Dody

I've had open heart surgery and I have a feeling my first wiff of crack would be my last. I saw Mandisa on Jay Leno the other night. He has all the contestants on after they lose to spin some silly wheel. OMG the outfit that girl was wearing...I don't know where she gets her clothes sense from. She had on a blue jean outfit with big ruffles around the sleeve and a huge ruffle around the waist (must have added 40 lbs.) and a huge ruffle around the bottom of the pants. She is so beautiful and talented, but she dresses like she is a size 10. I agree she had a fantastic voice. Now, as for the girl who was begging for money. I kind of felt for her at first (I buy into everything) but when I offered to help her get some press she let me know she didn't want to talk to anyone, and I sadly realized she was a fake. You live and learn, and I learned a lesson there. I don't see the shenanigans behind the camera that people talk about with Kellie carrying on over Chris....call me oblivious. I love Chris and even at 64 I listen to some rock and loved his singing Hemorrage. I also hope he wins it all. He is a family man and a very talented person. I think his fame will take him most definitely in the rock direction though. As for Kathryn she is most definitely not one of my favorites, but like I said we can't all like the same people. I'll try not to "gush" over Kellie anymore. I truly like her voice, but we all see something different in people. Anyway, I've learned never to take anything to seriously, life is too short. Have a great day.

A crack pipe might be kind of nice to have about now. I really didn't realize everyone disliked Kellie so much. I guess I'm alone in liking her and Chris, but then again we can't all like the same people that would be weird. Mandisa was on Inside Edition the other night. She firmly believes she was sent packing because of her weight. She had a great voice. I would hate to think America would do that, considering they voted so much for Rueben Studdard who was "The Velvet Teddybear". I guess I'll just like Kellie quietly and keep my opinions to myself. Consider the fact that I was the dummy that was willing to help that girl on here asking for money, and you'll realize I really must have been on crack. Thanks everyone for sharing your opinions.

I've been doing nothing but packing and repacking for my upcoming trip to Tennessee on Monday, so I missed qualifying. Tony is starting 40th...hmmm wonder what is up. If anyone can work his way through traffic it is SMOKE, unless he just doesn't have the car to do it with. Gosh, I wish I had seen qualifying. Did Tony have a beautiful blonde on his arm at this year's awards show 3loves? I'd like to scratch their skinny little eyes out If you sent me those items again on Stewart thanks. I'll let my daughter take care of them this time for me. I also want her to make me a ticker tape because I don't have a clue how. I am computer illiterate. Thanks again. Can't wait for the race. Everything comes to a standstill while that's on...I don't answer phones or doors It's my own persona time with Tony and he doesn't even know it.

I thought the egg drop soup would be the answer to my prayers. I'm not banded yet, but Kathy strongly recommends it, so I am going to give it a try. I have no idea if anyone has problems with it or not. It just sounds like a great way to get protein to me and easy to drink.

...and I would have thought you loved all animals small and large Jack just because you seem so jolly all the time. I've had two cats and it is a nuisance with the litter boxes, but they are so much fun to love on. Leener, don't stress. You probably just picked up more than you should have and it's just tender. I'm sure in a couple days you will be fit as a fiddle. Congrats on the weight loss.

I had an endoscopy done when I was in the hospital for my heart surgery (an ulcer acting up). They gave me some Versed, but not nearly enough. My liver laughs at little amounts of anything because I'm on Xanax, so it takes more medication. I felt everything, and I too was trying to throw up the (huge, very huge) tube that they were using. I finally threw a small fit and told them I could feel everything and wasn't feeling a bit of the Versed and explained that I took Xanax. They then said "oh, you require more happy juice", and I certainly did. You mean they actually just sprayed your throat with something? That is inhuman.

I was thinking about you and wondered how you made out. Thanks for checking in. It sounds like the problem is fixed. That's the first I've heard of that problem too. I thought sure it was the port. I'm so glad you are back home, and even happier you saved hubby some money Please keep us posted how you are doing.

There are times that anti-depressants are a major help (especially through trial and error of finding the right one). It is a known fact that some anti-depressants cause you to be more hungry, so there is a chance Wellbutrin may possibly (I say possibly) be the cause of your hunger. It takes a couple weeks for anti-depressants to really get into your body and make any difference, but sometimes it's tough finding just the right one for your needs. I take Celexa which works great for me, but probably wouldn't work the same for others. Wellbutrin is truly an older anti-depressant and is also used to help stop smoking (I don't know if it works or not). Talk to your dr. and tell him about your feelings of hunger and ask if it may be related to your anti-depressant. Perhaps he will taper you off and switch you to something else. Good luck. I have clinical depression, and Celexa helps it a lot, but there is no magic formula for depression. A lot of it is what has occurred in your life that can't be changed, and there's no magic for it. I hope you find something to help you. I don't know about the band causing depression because I'm not yet banded, but I'm sure it's tough to give up some of the foods you love.

So glad to hear you could eat just fine and with no problems. I will be so happy when that amount of food fills me up. Congrats.

I love to read success stories...love, love, love. It makes up for the ones that aren't so good. There are so many people out there doing great. I can't wait to get my band, and hope the surgeon approves me to get it. I have all my paperwork in order, so I hope everything is a go. Congrats to you on a great weight loss, and to all of you that are achieving such great results from the band. You are a real inspiration.

You look amazing. Wow, didn't know P'Nut was so great on computers. I don't know how to do any of that stuff. You've sure come a long way and must be very proud of yourself. Thanks for the recipe for the egg drop soup. I know Protein is a must and there's a lot of protein in eggs. How do you do with scrambled eggs? I think that Aloe Vera juice has some kick-a-poo juice in it It's certainly working for you.

I saw the show where Tony was wearing the Hans device. He can have quite a sense of humor for sure. I love the way he speaks his mind...I really admire that in him. He has changed in the last yr. or so...lots calmer. I really think he is the best driver there is. He is just about always in the top 10. I look for him to come out on top this year too. Pulling out of my e.mail and putting where? I'm talking to someone who is very computer literate and I'm dumb, dumb, dumb when it comes to computers. I can, however, ask me daughter to pull them....but put them where? Darn...will you send them again. I just deleted by accident. I am an accident waiting to happen I think. I was clearing out the junk in there and was going to leave just the Tony stuff and deleted it all.....sorry.

You posts are most informative. I come here to hear from great bandsters like you with incredible weight losses. I couldn't be more pleased that you are a good friend. Take care.

OK, I'm being very serious here Susan. Does Dr. Cahn have to use his stepstool to give fills? That's a very legitimate question you have to admit. LOL at him throwing a dart from across the room...he probably couldn't reach up high enough. OK, enough with the jokes. Is the guy 5' do you think...he looks like he would fit in your pocket

Missy will get mad at me for sticking Gordon in the sock drawer. She probably wants him in the lingerie drawer If you want to e.mail me don't use the e.mail on here. I'm going to be in Tennessee so use Brooklynn108@hotmail.com. If I can't manage it myself my daughter is a computer whiz. We are just going to have to share Tony, and at the rate he's going that won't be too difficult. That blond at the awards dinner didn't seem to last too long did she. He's still up for grabs I think. I missed the awards on TV this year...didn't see them listed and I kept looking. Were they on? LOL at Tony in your king sized bed....too funny.

I thought about a Chinese restaurant. Sounds good. I'll also pick up the Aloe Vera juice. It sounds like it would keep you well "greased". My worse worry is something getting stuck. Thanks for all the info.

So glad to see a thread where someone says a fill doesn't hurt...whew what a relief. I'm not even banded and dreading the fill. I'll relax a little about it now. I know Susan wouldn't lie to me

So happy your mom was there for you to help you out. The thread made me think something bad had happened, and I'm so very glad it didn't. I hope you enjoyed every day with her. I've lost my own mom and she was my best friend too. I hope to this day I said and did all the right things and she knew how much I loved her. My dad died last yr. at the age of 100 and was sharp as a tack but in a lot of pain after 3 knee surgeries. They are both in a far better place and I think of them often and always with love. I hope you have many, many years to enjoy your mom. They truly are a gift from God and you only get one. Best of luck to you.

LadySplenda-what is "drop in pouch". Pouch of what? The Best Me: Thanks, I couldn't find the post where I asked you before. I also asked you about the Aloe Vera juice and where you buy it. Seems like it would be great stuff. Both recipes sound really good.

I hear of a lot of bandsters using egg drop soup for protein. Do you make it or buy it. If you make it would someone supply me with a recipe please. It would be much appreciated.

Firefighters are some of the most important people in the world. I have the utmost respect for the job your hubby does, and he got my vote. Best of luck to you and let us know how he does.

Remember you are my support system:) I will be expecting to hear from you as soon as you are able to get to that computer and PM me. I'm getting really excited for you. It's getting close. I can remember when we were looking at 6 mo. and now you are almost there. I hope by next mo. I will be too and you can walk me through the baby steps. You are in my prayers. Keep me in yours.

What a great weight loss. I always forget to ask you what you have lost on the band. That's phenomenal, but then you are the model bandster. You keep a journal and everything. I only hope to do half as good and I will be thrilled. You seem to have just kind of flowed through the process with no major problems and that's what I need to hear. Keep up the good work. (and Dawg amazes me what he is doing piggy-backing you. Kudo's to him too).

DRUM ROLL!! Robby????

That would be my man Tony who is having trouble getting in and out that car window. I wonder what our hopes are of getting him into the lap banding thread...WOOHOO. 3Loves where are you finding the pics of the NASCAR numbers and pics of the cars that you are using for Avatars. NASCAR site? I couldn't find them. Thanks. 3Loves, it was you that had pictures wasn't it, or am I once more confused? If I had a life sized pic of Tony I would need a room for it. Good thing Missy likes Gordon...she can just fold him up and put him in a small drawer:)