Charlene K

They told my sister it was okay to take Fosimax, but it upset her stomach.

Apples.....do you take calcium? My sister can't take because of stones.

Apples, I am so glad you are better. Just rest. I haven't had kidney stones, but I have been with my sister when she was suffering with them. I think they must be worse than labor. Take Care! I just got back from my aunt's funeral. It all went well and my mother is doing fine. I saw cousins I hadn't seen since the band, and were telling me how great I looked. It really gave me the insentive to work hard on losing more weight this year. Janet, I am glad you are back! I almost PM'd you to see what was up. Take care of yourself. When our Guru is MIA we get off track. Now, how is that for a guilt trip?

OREA, CONGRATS ON BUSTING THROUGH TO THE 200's. SHRINKNME, nothing like a challenge to get the weight loss going. I don't get a fill till the 19th so I am kinda hungry. Oh well, I have been working on my small bites and chewing. Restriction can't do it all.

Thanks Gail and Lori. I just got back from the hospital and my granddaughter is doing much better. She should be home on Monday.

I second that opinion! I just feel so much better. My only regret is that I didn't do it a few years sooner. Yea! Woo Hoo!! I joined the Valentine Challenge on the July Butterflies. I think all of us 50 & over gang ought to do it too. And those who have met goal ought to just maintain exercise and good health.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

They are partial to bypass for those who need to lose 100 lbs or more, but they do lap band on a lot of people. They won't do bypass on people with certain immune problems or cancer patients. That is what I understood from the seminar. The doctor told me he thought they would have new episodes this year, but he did not have a date. Well, gotta go to Texas Children's Hospital. My 12yr old granddaughter has diabetes and went into keytone acidosis.Not sure if I am spelling that right. I think the holiday's got her off her diet and routine. She is better. It must be so hard for children to stay away from sugar especially during the holidays.

Yep, we have a lot of options when it comes to Bariatric doctors. I watched those shows too. It seems like those doctors are more agressive in treating the super morbid obese. They need help too. I think that when you reach a certain BMI you can't lose without sugery. My BMI was over 50 and the doctor said it is difficult to successfully lose and keep the weight off without gastric bypass. Then when he saw the condition of my insides banding was the only option for me. He is pleased with my weight loss. I wish I had been stricter on my eating. I know I could have lost at least 20lb more by now,but this is a new year and I WILL lose 60 more lbs this year.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

To make a new ticker just go back in and instead of edit click create a new ticker. I put it on my google page and then copied and pasted it when I edited my signature. That may be a long way, but hey, I am am technically challenged. Yep, this is a tough one for me because I gained four lbs over the holidays, and I need a fill. I can't get on till the 19th.

Well, I bought alot from QVC this year for Christmas, but those days came to a stop today.....my husband got a call that is still furloughed till further notice. It just doesn't seem right that all these companies are furloughing employees week by week. I am sure it has something to do with them paying unemployment. Hopefully, they will call him back next week. I haven't seen it this bad since he got out of the service in 72. Well, one good thing, since being banded I love beans. Is that a good protein ???because I might be eating alot of them.

HEY, that is a challenge I would like to take on. I will have to make me a ticker for Valentine's Day. Great Idea!

LORI, WOOHOO! MY goal is to get out of the x's and the w's. I have a squatty body so it will take awhile, but I am up for the challenge.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! I am starting the new year by watching all the obesity shows on TLC. It is a reminder of where I was going this time last year. I am so thankful I made the decision to get a band. I am so thankful I found LBT friends to help me through 2008. I look forward to reaching new goals this year and [/url] watching all of you have successes. Being a loser in our world is a good thing!

LORI, you have had an awesome weight loss in 2008. I know you will reach all your goals. YOU GO GIRL! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! ......MAY YOU ALL HAVE A PROSPEROUS 2009!

MIMI, we are here for you. Just rest in the knowledge that when you are ready you have a tool, your band, and LBT friends to help you.

I am a major stress eater. I know I am, but I can't seem to get a handle on it right now. My aunt will not be buried until next Monday. She wanted to be buried by her first husband at Veteran's cemetery and they won't be open till the 5th. So, this will be a long week. I did start sewing today to get my mind off of eating. It helps. I know about caring for aging parents. Assisted living is expensive. Fortunately my mother is still in a retirement apartment. She lives in a high rise that has apartments, assisted living, and a nursing home. And being a non profit complex her place is quite affordable. I can sleep at night knowing she can call for help, and they will come right away.

FELLOW BANDSTERS.....thank you for thoughts and prayers......and most of all supporting me through this stressful time. We definitely need each other through our new journey . I fell off the bandwagon today, but tomorrow I WILL get back on track.

THANKS APPLE. I have some protein bars. I will put them near me and in my purse.

When you look for a place be sure and check out any retirement homes that are run by churches. My mother lives in one run by the Methodist and she has a one bedroom, one, bath, with a nice kitchen and living room. She only pays 1350.00 a month and that includes utilities. It is really nice.

LORI,....AWESOME GOALS!....You can do it! On a sad note, my mother's sister died last night. It was unexpected. I had to tell my mother even though her heart is bad. Naturally she took it bad. She is 85 and her sister was 83. Anyway, when I got home a little while ago I hit the sliders. I know. I have issues. I have got to get a handle on stress eating. It is my downfall to success......just had to vent and share. Please pray for me. This will be a stressful week with a funeral pending for friday or saturday. I just hope my mother holds up.:frown:

Joiful, I pb'd 4 times in two weeks and called the dr. They said I needed and unfill....so they took out .5. Now, I only pb if I eat too fast and don't chew well. That has only happened 2 times in a month.

Orea, personal goals for me are exercsing more consistently and reaching ONEDERLAND by the end of 2009.

Orea, personal goals for me are exercsing more consistently and reaching ONEDERLAND by the end of 2009.

Janet , I am an early riser, but I am also two hrs ahead of you. I was getting ready to go to 8am church service. Well, gonna have navy beans today. Since I got banded my DH makes beans at least twice a month. I am hooked on them! Yep, it is a New Year and New Goals for 2009. I [/url] want to reach ONEDERLAND by the end of this year.

July bandsters unite! Let's move on to a new year with a renewed mindset. We will reach our personal goals this New Year!