Yoda

I got my package today!!! It came from Indiana. Thank you very much Tribon (Tricia!). I got the cutest (& super soft) teddy bear that you can record a voice on and play it back (I expected to hear a recording from you Tricia but all I got was sort of like "office noises"). It will be great for when I go away on business; Mr. Yoda said he could record a message for me on it, I can take the bear with me and then won't miss him as much! So, it will come in very handy! Oh, and the bear has a cute lil' postage stamp emblem with a rose and the word "Love" on it on its chest. I also got a framed flower photo with a caption that reads: "The best healing therapy is friendship and love". And an Indianapolis Colts keychain. I apparently have Mr. Tribon to thank for that!! Mr. Yoda also passes on his thanks! LOL So, again....thank you Tribon from Indianpolis!

Yeah, I hear ya on this one. Working for the Federal Gov't, we have ALL types of charities and campaigns that are always coming our way....give here, give there etc...and then of course there are the charities that come knockin' at your door or calling on the phone. It gets frustrating and disturbing. I have always refused to get caught up in it. I have my own charities that I support for my own personal reasons and IMHO it is nobody's business (ie. at work etc) about it. So, my standard response is a strong yet kind, "no thank you, my support goes to different various charities and I'm all tapped out with those". It just gets to be too much sometimes. I know it can be tough for some who may perceive that they will be disadvantaged somehow in the workplace if they don't participate though...if that is the case, then HR should be talked to about the way this is all occuring.

Cloe: Mr. Yoda pretty much says that is the cure for EVERYTHING!!! LOL *rolls eyes* Yeah...I'm not venturing on those threads; I made one or two benign comments on them to express my displeasure at their behaviour but then high tailed it outta there. Immature and juvenile to say the least. Some folks have wayyyyy too much time on their hands and are obviously substituting LBT for a "real life"...although I would like to think that in "real life" they wouldn't behave that way. If they did, perhaps they ARE better off "living" on LBT then out there where we would have to deal with them in reality!! LOL EH!!! As I said, I like our sandbox better! :canada: :canada:

LOL. Who needs matching tatoos?

It is different for everyone. Despite it being harder work with the band, the other surgeries were not an option for me due to the increased risk; I wasn't prepared to leave Mr. Yoda behind for something like that. As for your nervous feelings....all normal!

what type of heavier protein type foods do you recommend Cloe? (I can use help here too!).

More Yoda Yammerin's.... okay....so I didn't go to work today...not feeling too well. Well, that is an understatement...I am actually having the cramps from hell today. &&%%$##$%&@%$#@ Anyways....it is amazing what leftover demerol from one's surgery will do for cramps!!! Yeeeehaaa! Can you say over-medicate!!! Hey....I know it is like hitting a tac with a sledge hammer but whatever works!!!! (point to newbies: save some pain medication for possible later usage!). Anyways.....downfall to being home and not at work: there is a whole freakin' kitchen full of food here. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK. I am NOT hungry but I WANT WANT WANT WANT to eat. WTF is up with that? I don't know if it is because I'm merely home and have access or if it is because of the TOM. Not sure. So, I just munched on a turkey pepperette trying to pretend it was a cheezy. (by the way...surprise surprise!! It didn't work!). So, what have I done with my time today? ....well, I watched some TV, came off and on LBT to check things out, watched more TV, and am reading the premiere edition of the HELLO CANADA magazine. (and I read the CAA magazine). I also made a marinade for a pork tenderloin we are going to have this evening. Mr Yoda will do it on the BBQ when he gets home from work (at which he would have cooked all day....am I mean or what??!) (naaah, he loves to cook!). Anyways....I guess I'll go roam the cupboards again and see if there is anything I can stuff into my mouth that won't make me experience any catholic guilt (and I'm not even catholic!....but man do I get the guilt!). Another WTF??!!!!! I'll leave you with a "Yoda Yuk-Yuk": Why do lepers like potato chips? Because they can use the back of one another's heads as dips! (okay okay okay, I know it is gross!!!! But I'm obsessing about chips right now!). (lo and behold I don't want chips right now because of that joke!! hmmm I may be onto something here!). Besides, I know this joke will be right up the alley of my fellow Canucks!! heheheheeeheh *skips away to read more of magazine*

That'll be a nice b'day present Cloe!!! Of course, make sure that Mr. Cloe knows that you expect something else along with that loss!!!!! Preferably something wrapped in pretty paper with a big bow and ribbon on it! Don't leave it to chance....you know how they are!!!

Sure WanttoLose but the minute you don't play nice we're hitting you on the head with the pail and booting your arse outta here! Cloe: owieeeee *throws sand in your eyes* Kattie: ahhhh, that happened to Mr. Loriely as well...he had his done in hosp. it TO. Who are your docs?

My weigh day is Sat so I'm giving myself until Sat! I'll let ya know whether I reached my 8 lbs!! How did everyone else do?

The fill adds saline to the band, making it tighter around your stomach...causing more restriction. You need to get it done as often as necessary to achieve the "right amount" (ie. the sweet spot) of restriction (this will vary for every individual). You know you need it when you aren't loosing an AVERAGE of 1-2 lbs per week while following all the "bandster rules".

Hi Kattiegirl....where in Canada are you getting banded? (assuming it is in Canada!). Ummmm....does it get easier? Yeah, it does. But then it gets harder!!! LOL For me it did anyways. But, I finally have a good amount of restriction and so it is getting a bit easier again! Keep it up....I know the pre-op diet is difficult but well worth it in the end! I just kept telling myself if "those other people" can do it, so can I, dammit!!! oh yeah, and Welcome to the Canuck Threads!! (we play nice here in our lil' sandbox!). :canada: :canada: :canada: :canada:

^ 5 SuziD !!!

*shakes head in disgust*

Hey Wheezy: yup...re. the stuck feeling; that is the band doing its job right now. Oh, I HEAR ya about the grumbly belly; it still does that though not as bad as after surgery. Ignore the pain in the arse!! It is just whinin' at ya. Eventually it'll quiet down and learn to shut the HELL up!!! LOL

I don't think you ever really "know" FOR SURE. But, as Tired Ol' Man said...there was not much else left for me. You are doing the correct thing by reseraching the heck out of it and getting all perspectives so you know what you are getting into. It IS work and as long as you know that and accept the challenges you will face....it is all good. Regrets? No....nothing big. Because I'm still on a learning curve, I sometimes regret not being able to eat that WHOLE bag of chips or whatever but logically I khow that is just craziness and so...no, I have NO regrets. I love my progress so far and it is just the beginning! Anyways, do the research; check out the other threads under "general" and "support" (but be SURE to ignore the childish juvenile threads....you don't need to see the freaks arguing or fighting over the STUPIDEST things....just read the helpful ones!). Good luck in your decision....only you can know your path!

TLBC does it six weeks (no sooner) after surgery; in fact they book the appt for the first fill the day of surgery!

Just keep doing what u are doing Loriely...do the healthy choice thing and stop when you think you have had enough (even though your body may tell you otherwise). That is what happened to me for the longest time (until just last week actually). Just tell your grumbly belly to shut the #$#$ up!!!!! It's just pissed at you....not truly hungry. And, when you can't stand it anymore....think of how well you did on your pre and post op diets!! You are likely eating a lot more than you did then....so you KNOW you can do it. And...when/if that fails....eat something filling and full of Protein. I found some yummy "Lite Turkey Pepperettes" (Schneiders) that are yummy....and very filling and only 50 cals per pepperette and negligible fat/carb and 6g of protein. You can do this!! You already have!! Just keep it up. And when the grumblies start .....focus on something else....you'll forget about it. I know it is hard (TRUST ME!!!!) but you'll be okay....and if you do gain a wee bit...no worries....it'll come off again....I've done that...I gained/lost the same 3-4 lbs for a month....but then it will start to come off again! :huggie: I'll shut up now!!

Lets face it....certain people will never ignore it and will ALWAYS respond for one reason only: drama queens. They like the drama and feel the need to be a part of it and to play the victim. My two cents (and, the ONLY - and last- two cents I've put into this entire thing by the way).

Right ON Mandi....ur now closer to that 199 goal!!!

YOU CAN DO IT MANDI!!!!! Go for it!!!! Even if u don't make it, you'll be dang close!!!!

...and ya don't wanna know...ain't worth it!!! Just hangin' my head in here and a couple of other "out there" threads (ie. April bandits)...

good luck! I also understand! That is why I spend the majority of my LBT slotted time on the Canadian Thread. I hope all you instigators out there take heed...see how many folks you are driving away? That should make you feel very good indeed. Anyways....all the best to you!

Hey April Bandits.....another month is almost over!!!! After tomorrow we will be in September and we can have an April Bandit's September chat thread!!! I thinks we ALL deserve a big pat on the back for a job well done for the last 5 months!!!!! Lets hope Sep will be stellar for everyone!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Paulax.....one of the biggest signs that you need a 2nd fill is.... if you are not losing 1-2 lbs (on average!!!!) a week...despite following all the "bandster rules". Hope that helps!:mad: