momcof3

Yes I wished you lived closer too Tina - TV stinks tonight. I am sitting here wanting to go to bed but not wanting to get up and go to bed - just got the blahs. Tired of doing nothing but working and cleaning etc. There has to be more to life at my age. I will be 48 in March and I get anxious thinking about when all my kids are grown and out of the house - what am I going to do then? Maybe it's time to have a visit with the psychologist to find out why even now after losing 65 lbs I still can't be happy with myself. I know my weight was my protective shell and now that that shell is coming off I am going to have to deal with the issues that cause me to eat. Oh I know I am going to be now before I start my pity party. talk to you guys tomorrow.

Did the doctor figure out why it happened? That sounds really scary. Boy I am bored tonight - watching some dumb stunt show on tv and surfing the internet. Guess I'll just go to bed since no one is on here.

Hi all - Work has been crazy the last two days and I left early yesterday to go to Costco and take a cake to my daughter's class for her teacher's birthday. I went to the gym on Thursday evening and had planned on going today but I got busy pulling weeds etc in the back yard and then I was too tired and my arms hurt. Took the kids to "Star Night" at the middle school this evening so my son could get extra credit for science and math. I stayed in the car and listened to a legal talk show on the radio. We went to Home Town Buffet for breakfast this a.m. - all the food looked so good but I only had one piece of bacon, a small chicken leg (no skin) and a couple of bites of chicken fried steak. I then thought I could eat a couple of bites of a chicken enchilada - I never learn - ended up coming back up. Then we picked up my son's girlfriend and took her to Panda Express for lunch for her birthday - I had some of my son's orange chicken. For dinner I had peanut butter M & Ms - I know a horrible choice. I went to Game night last night with my single's group and it was kind of boring - 13 women and 3 men, but I got out of the house for 3 1/2 hrs. Tomorrow is laundry, cleaning, and the gym. I am holding steady at 219 - and I am okay with that for now - the stress at work and in my silly brain is causing me to make some bad food choices and I am hoping to get back on track.

Wow you have been busy. Work has been crazy every morning so I haven't been able to log on and then I'm too tired at night. Lee - my surgeon was Dr. Im - he is really nice. My dad said he would pay for my gym membership and my boys' - yipee - one less thing to worry about. I'll check in later - gotta type up some meeting notes.

I just read the article about the shooting at the Jack in the Box on Elsie and Stockton Blvd. That is not really a bad part of town - it is two blocks from Costco. What a tragedy - I couldn't imagine how your sister feels Nicole - If you need something let me know.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Nicole. I will be there Reggie - can you send me your address so I can figure out how to get there- I am familiar with the area but need to find your house. So glad to hear you made it through ok Pat. The barium swallow made me feel sick too - I was also still woozy and had a hard time standing up to do it. I can't keep some of us straight on here - I can put the name to the face when I see the pictures but the ones without pictures get confusing.

That's funny lubing your tube - but it makes sense. I just ate my 1/3 cup baked beans with two little smokies on it. I have a headache as I lost my breakfast but couldn't eat my lunch as then I would have to wait until I got home to have anything. Pat should have already did her barium swallow and be chillin waiting to go home. Has anyone heard from her?

Well Pat should be almost half way done with her surgery about now. Yay Pat! I found out I can't eat steamed cauliflower and broccoli with a little cheese sauce on it for breakfast. I ended up in the bathroom twice and I finally feel okay now. Unpleasant to say the least. I would lay low if I were you Tina - fax them a food journal and try to be agreeable on the phone for now.

Tina - my life insurance is a universal life policy that I have had for about 15 years so it has built up equity. If you go to a new doctor outside of Kaiser that doctor will probably want you to get a copy of your Kaiser record pertaining to the lapband surgery. I had to do this when I went to a fertility specialist outside of Kaiser. I had to request the records through membership services and pay for the copies. Why have you had to go to Kaiser every month? I had my surgery 8/08, went back in 10/08, 1/09, 6/08 and 9/09 twice -one was the unfill, and the last time I went was the beginning of 10/09 for th 1 cc fill bringing me up to 7 cc. They did not mention me coming back again. I think it depends on the surgeon - Dr. Im doesn't do tiny fills or frequent fills. If I lose another 20 lbs I may call to get another fill, but that won't be anytime soon. I am pretty sure Kaiser won't pay for anything done outside of Kaiser unless it is an emergency and you can't get to any Kaiser facility. I would check into it before you tell Robin about it in case you decide against it. Once you get a fill outside of Kaiser I doubt they will treat you at Kaiser if there is a problem because they won't know what was done to you. You can't show back up at Kaiser with 5 cc in your band when they know they only gave you 3.5 cc. Just something to think about. Do you really want to sever your relationship with Richmond Kaiser? I think for me it is mostly psychological at this point - I am hoping when my Wellbutrin kicks in in a couple of weeks I will feel stronger emotionally.

Tina - will they do a fill in Vacaville? I got a small unfill there when Dr. Parks was there giving an orientation. I don't know anything about getting a fill from another program. What would you have to provide them before they did the fill - I can't imagine you can just walk in and pay for a fill and they stick the needle in you. That would kind of scary if you could do that. Let us know what you find out. I am starting to think my body wants to stay fat for some odd reason - maybe it doesn't want to leave me unprotected? Ok that's just me and my anxiety ridden thoughts going on. I called my life insurance company to see about pulling some funds out of my insurance - it won't affect the policy value and it won't be taxable. I told her I would call her back and then had to concentrate not to start bawling at work. I don't really want to do that but I feel like I am drowning sometimes. Then one of my managers sends me an e-mail saying he wanted to make sure I was working on this task his boss gave me - jeez does he think I need a babysitter? I was only given the task last Thursday afternoon and we were off Fri, Sat, and Sun. I told him of course I am working on it but I don't have all the data from the person I contacted and I would include him when I send out the final product. They are really starting to irritate me -

That's great you are the first surgery in the morning Pat - the surgeon will be well rested. Make sure someone posts tomorrow after you are done so we know all went well. That's great Candra that you finally feel restriction. And that you didn't want chocolate. I think I will always want chocolate so that is why there can't be any around. Ok now some of us are feeling left out - a few of you know CoCo's news and have told us that you know - where the heck is she? I had Cheerios for dinner after making Boca Burgers for two kids and a hamburger patty for the other one - I was outside on the back porch barbequeing in my nightgown, coat, socks and crocs - boy I was looking sexy. not. Silly son wanted his burger grilled instead of fried so other son had his Boca grilled, but little daughter wanted her Boca fried in the house. I think they are spoiled. :wink: After all that I just wanted to sit down and finish reading the Sunday paper and get on line.

You don't need to take the spirometer with you for lapband surgery - start using it when you get home. Yeah CoCo - let us know what you find out today. Wow Heather - 1 1/2 hours on the elliptical - I was sweating to death at 1/2 hour and my toes were numb. Am I doing something wrong - I stay at 120 or above rpms. Let me know the trick. I have sore muscles where I didn't know I had muscles. Sure wish I could take a Motrin. My left shoulder has been hurting for awhile -even before I started going to the gym - I sleep mostly on my left side - I need a new mattress, but it is far down the priority list money wise. Another day of rain - but at least it's not windy so we can use an umbrella. My two dogs sure don't want to go outside to go potty though - my poodle just goes out like a good girl. :wink:

Candra - the picture of you three with the underwear over your pants cracked me up. I'm sure you got some odd looks. Heather - send me a copy of your group picture - momcof3@frontiernet.net I'll be thinking of you on Tuesday Pat - let us know what time your surgery is when you find out tomorrow. It's back to the grind tomorrow - my boys and I went to the gym this afternoon and I did my 1/2 hr on the elliptical and my machines - I was sweating like a pig when I got done. Ok so now we have Coco which is Nicole (Canolie) and Left Boob which is Tamra - any other nicknames? Gotta go play Pictureka with my kids as I promised them I would.

Hi all - Reggie - Feb 6 works for me - what time? Was nice to see Candra, Nicolie, Candy, April, Heather, and Karen today at Point West, also got to meet Nicolie's boyfriend (I don't know his name). Did I miss anyone? As usual Angel was inspiring. All of us except Candy went to Mimi's afterwards for lunch. How did the bra shopping go Nicolie? My son ate my left over salad when I got home - I had already eaten the chicken pieces out. I would think you could strain the chicken noodle soup and just have the broth - would be tastier than than the bouillon cube stuff. This time next week we will have added another banded lady - you're up next Nicolie.

Are you driving already Tamra? Shouldn't be driving if you are taking liquid Vicodin - especially on an empty stomach. At least that is what the told me. Getting in and out of the car was a killer. Candra - I got the boys up at 6 am and my daughter up at 7:20 before I drove the boys to work. I had part of a big meatball for breakfast (left over from dinner last night), lunch was chicken teriyaki and a bite of sticky rice - then I was in the bathroom pbing twice - luckily the kids and the teacher had gone to the library when that feeling came on. I went to the gym for 1 1/2 hrs - I had a 5 pm appt with the trainer. I am going to be sore tomorrow - I did 1/2 hour on the elliptical bike - went 2 miles and did some machines. I was sweating like a pig. I would really love to put my pjs on but I have to pick my 15 yr old up at 9 pm - he went to a game night for his academy at school. I am so excited to sleep in tomorrow and then go see my gals. You look so happy in your picture Tamra - how did you get a camera in there?

Good Morning - Home on a furlough day but of course had to get up at 6 am to get my boys up for school. Work was stressful yesterday - I don't know how much work they think I can at the same time. I did ok with my food at work - 1/2 Kashi Go Lean dry cereal (95 cal) and a small banana, lunch 1/2 Bush's baked beans, then I went home - had 1 cup ice cream - oops. I should have just drank a protein shake - I knew I was having a late dinner. But I did go to the gym and rode the bike for 1/2 hr - 8 miles on hills and did my weights. I went out with my singles group - 8 women and 2 men for dinner at an Italian restaurant and then there was a comedy show at 8:30 - we had 12 women and the same 2 men for that. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs with the side salad. I ate most of the salad, then had about 1 1/2 c spaghetti and a couple of bites of meatball, plus a small piece of garlic cheese bread. I was so full - but strangely enough I didn't feel like I was going to pb. I ate it over about an hour's time. I got home at 11 pm and was asleep by 11:30 which is 2 hours past my bedtime. The good thing about going to bed later for me was falling asleep right away. I had 1/2 a meatball and 1/3 c noodles for breakfast. Having some teriyaki chicken for lunch and I have a 5 pm appointment at the gym for my orientation - I know that lady is going to work my butt off. Looking forward to seeing some of you tomorrow.

Tamra - are you using your spirometer? I would use it for a few days at least to keep your chest clear. Yes, the port incision will hurt like the dickens for quite awhile. So glad to see you on here. I don't remember who asked - but for lapband surgery you don't need to bring anything except your Kaiser card and your co-pay. You are in and out - I was like Candra - I skipped the bra and panties under my loose pull on pants and t-shirt - way too groggy to bend over. I was sick to my stomach too after the barium swallow and had my little container in case - they also put a wet papertowel on my forehead for the ride back upstairs. Remember - this Saturday the 23rd is our Point West Kaiser Support meeting at 11 am and then we go out to lunch afterwards. I will be there with all the leftover clothes from our Vallejo walk that are still in my trunk.

I didn't feel the elephant on my chest either - the only fluid I had in my band after surgery was what they primed it with and Dr Im said it was not measurable - so that means none. Maybe that has something to do with it. Has anyone heard from Tamra since she got home?

Tina - how can they expect you not to worry - good grief. I'm trying to decide whether to pull money from my life insurance to pay off my credit card - but I believe it will be taxable - guess I need to figure out if the taxes would be more than the interest I would pay over the next year - not sure what else to do. I keep thinking I should get a second job, but I don't know how I would do that with three kids and a full time job already. I want chocolate - luckily there is none in the house and I am not going anywhere today expect to pick up kids.Now is the time to use my resistance muscle.

Yay Tamra - you did it. I got chills when I read Nicolie's message that you were done and in recovery. Yep Tina the dependent exemption on the state side went from $352 per child to $98 - my state refund went from $1118 to $185. Well I have had to get up out of my recliner three times to see what blew over on the back porch and each time I grabbed a few crackers, the next time a few pretzels - what am I doing - I'm not even hungry. I think my emotions are talking loud today. I will have to get dressed before I pick my daughter up at 3:30 - still in my nightgown and robe. - watching Biggest Loser that I taped.

oh yeah Tina - I wonder if I have a note in my file? I don't recall being nasty to her when we talked about me being a grown up and being responsible for my own choices etc.

I hope they got the power back up for Tamra. I stayed home today too - going to call in for a meeting at 11 am. I drove my kids to school but I wasn't feeling it as far as driving to Rancho Cordova. I did my taxes last night and between the two my refund is $2200.00 less than last year - my anxiety level went way up. I use my tax refunds to pay property taxes, car insurance etc so I'm going to have to figure something out. My food so far today was 1/2 cup baked beans and 4 crackers. I've been awake since 4 am so I'll definitely be taking a nap after I call in to my meeting. I hope everyone stays safe today. Somebody please post when they hear about Tamra.

Yes that is the same time I had my barium swallow scheduled - although I ended up having it at 10:30 am. I believe it is a place holder. So it looks like you will be first up in the morning - if they tell you you need to be there at 6:30 am you will be the 8 am surgery. How exciting.

dizlizd - Kaiser Richmond is a Kaiser hospital in Richmond CA that does bariatric surgery - the other two are Kaiser Fremont and Kaiser So San Francisco - patients from N. California have their surgeries at one of the three. Most of us on this thread have had our surgeries in Richmond but anyone is welcome. Where did you have your surgery on Jan 8?

Tamra - it is normal for you to feel scared and nervous. I was really scared the day before and that morning driving to Richmond too - my dad went with me. I had just had hysterectomy surgery five months before my lapband surgery so here I was going under anesthias twice in six months. The lapband surgery was a piece of cake compared to the other one. You are only under about an hour and they will take good care of you. You are young and healthy so it is highly unlikely anything will go wrong. The surgery and losing the weight will make you healthier so you will live longer for your daughter. We're here for you. I will be thinking about you and saying a prayer tomorrow morning. Let us know what time you have to be there.