FunnyDuddies

sounds as if you might have been too tight, and just haven't had a chance to really heal. Maybe you have been in a constant state of aggitation. I really hope that this unfill will give your stomach a change to calm down and heal itself. I hope you really enjoy the time off from the pb's and the reflux. You have been down a hard road. Good luck to you.

AAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH DIAGRAMS!!! *runs and hides under her blanket on her bed* Make it stop mommy, make it stop!!! LOL

I think it allows us to clear our minds of that nasty little list of must do's. And work is the perfect time to do it cause you don't want to do it when the whole family is home. It takes away from your time with them.

a folding pallet is this thing that is used predominantly in clothing stores. It is this fabulous partical board contraptionthat you can put clothes and sheets and towels on and it has "wings" to it that you use to fold over the edges of your clothes and linens. It folds everything the same, nice and simply, so everything is the same size,and is flat so there are no wrinkles. It is the greatest invention evar!!! LOL

oh i lead a sad existence. LOL When I play hooky from work (contract graphic design from my home office) I get to do laundry, clean the house, feed the kids, the dog, the cat, and take care of the lawn. LOL my hooky is never that exciting. but that is prolly why I play so hard on the weekends.

See...another part of my OCD. I can't stand to have anyone else touchmy clothes. I have this weird fear that someone is wearing them when I drop them off. Stupid I know, but it keeps me from sending them in. I will if I have something that jsut can't be cleaned by me, but I hate to do it. LOL

Meow - too funny! LOL Its sad that without the heads on some pics, we all kinda look the same! LOL GeezerSue - I agree that the risk is high, but thankfully I am really healthy, have good circulation and a healthy immune system. I am hoping things go well. I have had a breast reduction, and a csec all while MO and have healed really quickly. So far I am batting 1000. But I agree that we tend to make tougher patients. I will be spending a week in Mexico afterwards being checked everyday to ensure that I am healing well, then will see my doctor here in the states when I come back for followup care. Same as when I have my lapand done. I am not worried at all. I also plan on doing a detox diet right before the surgery, and bumping my Protein up really high so that i will kick start my healing. After wards I will be doing a high protein diet for 2 weeks to ensure that my body has all it needs to heal. My mom is coming down to take care of the kids,and I am just going to take it easy, work at home, and drink my Isopure LOL

i think it is because once we reach goal, most of us are able to live a normal life and not deal with the weight coming back on. That is the most powerful thing about the band. It is one of the reasons I am in love with the idea behind it. I can't wait to get it put in. I am also excited to see how much (or how little) I will weigh when I have it put in in October.

oh hell, i didn't even realize this was a NJ thread. sorry for intruding LOL I just love posting pics.

Oh they look so sweet and snuggly!! I wanted to show off my hubby. Just cause I think he is super hot LOL But I am biased.

uh duh!! LOL We have to be here to keep the newbs going!! They will need positive reenforcement and positive role models

ok...y'all are gonna hate me. My OCD is really bad when it comes to closets and clothes and sheets. I am the type that needs to have everything folded correctly, placed folded side out, on the correct shelf, in the correct color corordination. I have this folding pallet that i keep under the bed. It folds eveything, and I mean everything, so that it is the same size on the shelf and fits properly, and lays flat. I Iron the sheets, and fold them, and the fitted sometimes takes me 30 minutes, but it is done and when you open the closet for towels and sheets there is no confusing anything. Dark blue towels and light green towels on one shelf. Kids towels and junk towels on another shelf. Sheets and linens and extra pillows on the third shelf. Extra blankets on the last shelf. and yes, I fold tshirts so they are perfect and do not get wrinkled. like I said tho...its one of the areas where my ocd takes over badly. LOL the rest of my house is insane. the areas where there is a military sense of order is in the kitchen with the food in the cupboards and the dishes, how the dishwasher is loaded, and the clothes and linens. Kathy....your daughter would love me LOL Emily is a 5 outfit a day girl too. And when she looks for a new outfit she goes through and messes up the drawers like crazy. So what do I do? I dump them out, every time, and start over. I get my little folding pallet out and refold all of the shirts and pants. lol and no, i am not coming over to anyone's house HA!

TELLY!!!! HUGS!!!!!! I missed you! I am glad to hear you are so pumped!! Congratz on the loss, and the enjoyment of food that sounds so yummy my mouth is watering now. LOL Energized huh? I need a little bit of that!!!

Sherri welcome to Gone for Good!!! I am glad you came over. I know you will find the support and the positive energy you are seeking here. After all....we are the Sunshine Sisters!! LOL Sherri, we are doing a weight loss challenge and if you would like to join the challenege you can. It is not required to be part of the GFG club, but it is really good for keeping yourself in line and making some serious strides in your weight loss. If you go to the first page of this thread you can read where Photonut has explained how to do the challenege. MyChevyGirl won last month and has a kick ass medal to show for it. I am gonna try to win this month LOL But above anything else, I jsut want a perfect scorecard, because it means I did everything right!!!

nursenora - I just read about your deal with the clinics in TJ and american hospitals to transport emrgency americans across in case of a problem. I think you have been in a situation that has colored your judgement, but it is a situation that is not the norm. TJ, while it may have a few good clinics and docs, is mainly full of a lot of fly by night clinics that prey on americans. We know this from the various stories and surveys and posts. There are a lot of creepy docs out there, and they like to settle in border towns to make a quick buck. We have heard from people like Delarla say that some of the clinics there reuse needles, don't wear gloves, don't check ID, just take your money and perform the surgery. It is a scary thing. But that does not make it the norm. And the worst case senarios are going to stand out in your mind because of how tough and sad they are. When I lived in seattle we would hear about the same thing coming out of border towns in canada. But it jsut does not mean that it is the norm for that country. I have travelled a lot over this earth. I have been to some places that I would NEVER have even have a cold looked at. and I have been to places that I would be glad to give birth in. Sometimes in the same country. It just means that you have to do your research. In Mexico, a lot of the surgeons cost the same for their all inclusive package. So cost is not an issue any longer. People just really need to make sure they research who they are going to have their band done by.

I am going to get all the stuff to make it this friday or saturday. I am going to start it monday, because I plan on doing a lot of drinking this weekend HA! But we will see how it goes. I plan on doing two weigh ins each week. One on mondays for the diet, and one on wednesdays for GFG.

one thing to know about me. I overreact to EVERYTHING!!! I am super emotional, so I am super nervous. but i am used to it, and i know that it is over the top so i try not to pay attention to it. It is its own being LOL

C 335 (-37 lbs, -3 this week) :faint: :heh: :faint: :scared: :heh: :faint: :heh: I can't believe I maintained and lost more!! I thought for sure i was going to gain back some of what I lost when I was sick. I have been working out so hard though. And I am being so strict about my diet. And I am in the middle of my period too! :sick So I might lose even more by this weekend!! Congratz to everyone!!!! We are all doing so well! I would venture to say we are the most successful group on the board LOL That is mean. Ok. I won't say. FUPAs for everyone!! :omg: :clap2: :omg: :clap2: :omg: :clap2:

I think it is really just a matter of what you are comfortable with. If you do not believe that a major hospital in Mexico will suffice, no matter what their abilities, past experiences, accolades and whatnot, then you have made your decision. I kind of have this feeling with the surgeons here in america. I am sorry, but there is NO ONE in this country that I would want to have place my band. Doesn't matter what hospital they practice out of, or how long they have been a doctor. I want the surgeon who has done more than any of the surgeons in America. That would be Dr. Sanchez. He has done over 5000 bands of various sizes, and was one of the first surgeons to offer it. He has taught others how to do it that are now practicing here in the US. I feel more comfortable having my band placed my the teacher, not the student. Does that mean I think y'all are crazy for having it done in the US? Sure as hell bet I do!! LOL Joking. Of course I don't! It is all a matter of personal preference. I think we just need to keep that in mind when speaking to each other about this. Now of course, there are bad doctors in Mexico. Just like in Japan, Australia, South Africa, Germany and the US. You will find bad clinics and doctors out to just make a buck anywhere. The key to this is to research your choice HEAVILY!!! You should be 100% sure of your surgeon on the day of your surgery. I cringe when I see people come nto the board one day asking for details about the band, announcing the next week they are approved by insurance, and then the next week they are banded. They are usually the ones that come here searching for the information on what to eat and when, and not understanding why they havne't dropped 20 pounds in the first week before even getting filled. Research is key. And is paramount to your choice of surgeon.

HAHAHA Thanks! I plan on having more surgery done after I reach goal, but yes...I need my huge apron taken off so I can workout properly, and not have to dress specifically so that I do not get sores from the skin touching and my sweating while workingout. It is awful. And I can't wait to have it gone!!!

Would you guys have surgeries in Italy? Or France? Or Australia?

GOOD JOB!!!! That is fabulous A1!! I love being a part of this group. It keeps me in check.

Welcome Styler!!!

I would contact any of your local churches, explaining what it is you are raising money for. And also get the kids involved, and throw some fund raisers!! They would be so proud to get the stuff for the school. Also, I currently work for MSFT, and DH used to work for them. When it comes time for the software purchase, let me know. I can get you a wicked price on it. We will get ya all set up in that dept. Unfortunately I can't help with the hardware. But you can also go to your local best buy and make a plea to them. Large companies like that always are looking for a feel good charitable story that puts them in the lime light. :scared: These things should get you set up for next year pretty easy. I think a well written proposal and a few motivated kids can get you just about anything you need from the school.

OMG Mo I so needed the FUPA laugh!!! HUGS!! thanks so much! LOL I have a smile about FUPAs now.