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Ok here is the final word coming down....... We lost 10 million in funding to the sheriffs office which is a huge part of the reason for the layoffs. So I am hoping that the Sheriffs are ready to do social work to help CPS out cause they sure are gonna need it.............to bad it has to be either or..........they are saying they saved 200 sheriffs jobs by cutting 200 from CPS...............seriously things are pretty bad when you have to decide between safety for kids and safety for a community........ But I think the whole county (everyone) is going on forloughs 2-3 times a month starting November 8, 2009. You hear anything Heather about forloughs??

I need to look into Cobra I don't know to much about it expect it is expensive...........Thanks for the tip!! How are things at the sheriffs department?

I have family in Denver!! And one of my sisters friends is banded and that is how I found out about the whole thing. I even think they have a bariatrics in Denver through Kaiser right in town................ Candra. I will be getting a pink slip cause my department is shutting down at 60 of us will get one. 200 totall CPS workers will be laid off. That is half of CPS. If I have enough seniority I can take the pink slip and give it to someone who has less time than me and take their spot. I think how it works is I tell managment I want their spot and they than give that person a pink slip and take me back..........sorta brutal. But my number is right at the 50% cutoff so it is very likely I don't have enough seniority to trade my pink slip out........ ANyway they are predicting 10X the normal caseload. I am at 4X now and barely surviving I don't think honestly I can keep up with the 10X thing.........so it might be a blessing to go. NO more overtime and 2-3 furlough ordered a month starting in November.............more work, less time, less pay, less workers................might not be such a great deal............If I get laid off I can get unemployment I think for 12 weeks.......should give me enough time to find something in Denver!! :-) This was my backup plan. I have Denver all worked out. I will live with my sister and babysit her kids until I find a job...........I might just totally get out of the social worker field. Not sure I want to do it anymore.......... I also applied to work as a computer programer and an hospital worker in town. My only issues is Kaiser............ah I want to keekp Kaiser until APril or so. I gotta call Liz tomorrow........

I am around..........sorta. Really busy tonight!! My band is getting loser and loser!! LOL. Back to bandster hell. I can eat way to much. Trying to stay under 1000 but really hungry and not doing well..........I will go get a fill in 10 days!! I really hope he gives me more than .5cc's this time. Good chance I am getting laid off on September 27 and I am working on getting all my medical appointments in before than. I need to call Liz to find out how this works with bariatrics. I hear different things...........I really want to be at my sweet spot before I get laid off. Hoping I can maybe see Dr. Baggs a couple of times before than........I will talk to him. I am headed out to Denver either this weekend or next to look for jobs out there. Looks like I am moving.......I am actually sorta excited to go.......just waiting for the final word. I both want to stay in California and than again I don't want to stay.........mixed feelings...... Anyway. Totally busy trying to clean my office and close out my caseload the next two weeks!! I will be off and on but I will still check in even if I don't have time to post much....... Ok back to work!! LOL

I would like to know what your fill level is......... I am 4 months post op and was up to a 6cc fill after three fills...........good restriction but than that time of the month struck and the fill got so tight I couldn't eat or get liquids down........unfill of 2cc's due to swelling...........very little restriction now...........I go back on September 3, 2009 to get some of the Fluid back.........I don't think 6cc's will work for me but I hope to get back up ton 5.5cc........... I have lost 50 pounds so far.......25 pre op and 25 post op. It has been slow go until the last month when I lost about 10 pounds.......but now back to no fill so just trying to hold on and not gain anything.................15 pounds during the first month post op....... I was just a tad over my sweet spot but so miss being there...........I can wait to get my fill again!!

Well I need to write down what I eat after every meal.......cause the last two days I start writing at night and than I can't remember what I eat for lunch!! Maybe it is the headaches.............but I serious can't remember the last two days what I ate for lunch.......... Breakfast is always the same to easy but I could be cheating big time and not even know it!! LOL. From what I remember it is 940 yesterday and 990 today.......but I feel like I am forgetting something........Ahh 7 days without salad is hurting my brain getting one tomorrow!!

LOL!! I hear Candra and Nicole too when I try on clothes!!! How funny is that. My outfit on Saturday was for you guys I do believe I did better in the something that fits departments...... Warming up lentils and sausages. Gonna end the day on the good note..... Ah I don't want to go back tomorrow either. So much about the budget is gonna come down this week.......and no 9/80 this week. From what I hear county is about ready to go on mandatory forloughs twice a month .............in addition to layoffs but no one really know exacty how this works out. So ah not looking forward to this week at work.......

Chris sounds familiar.............be careful girls!! I so know what it is like to try three different things for a meal before I gave up and ate soup!! LOL. (of course I slimed everything but the soup) All I can say is watch it and if you do need an unfill do it sooner rather than later!! I waited to long so that is why I had to get some much out..........I really pissed off my band until the darn little hole swelled and closed up on me!! I wish I would have gone in a bit earlier to get an unfill and than it would have been no big deal.......probably just a tiny bit of fluid. You know me stubborn and don't like to ask for help unless I am SURE I need it!! Don't be scared of unfills though. I just waited to long I am the exception to the rule..........LOL. ALways!! I can eat to much. Now doing it out of wilpower but I could eat alot if I wanted to..............I am keeping it 1000 or under right now. Averaging about 800 but gonna switch it up today with the yogurt. Ok back cleaning the house.........and yep I ate some frozen yogurt. I think we all saw that coming.

I have never had french onion soup and I think I am gonna have to............I thought it would taste like chopped onions which I don't like!!

Here is my secret most kids warm right up to me.........I interview kids all day long and hang out with kids alot at work!! I also have two nephews 2 and 4 who I always tell they are the boys I didn't have!! LOL. Kids are so much fun!! Kids are refreshing. They haven't been tainted by all the social norms and crap yet!! I really enjoy kids............they are fun!! So bring it on with Auds!! I am eating raspberries and my dad brought use enchiladas and beans.............yep I had one. Suprise the tortilla stayed down.........ok it has soy meat in the middle so sorta healthy but still all that cheese and the tortilla........I think I will survive though!! sausagae (veggie) this morning............so if I can just chill this afternoon and not eat to much I will be doing ok!! Back to cleaning..........

Yep I am thinking that I need to get a prescription. I was doing better not getting migraines but this summer I am getting them again.................It did help!! I take ATenol for my blood pressure. Yep even post op!! And that is suppose to be for migraines too. I have to be honest I have forgotten to take them the last week so that might be why the headaches are back...........I need to go get the prescription refilled on Monday!! But atenol is listed as a migraine medication too...........just don't notice a huge difference!!

Ok weird but everytime I cough I can fell the port....like really feel it..........doesn't hurt but I can tell it is attached to my stomach muscle...........strange feeling!! I know, i know ..............you all appreciate the 411!!

Molly your sticking around!! Glad your back!! I see you in the user room...........join in the chat girl!!

Move over Auntie Candra cause Auntie Tina sure does like kids too!! Good thing I was not at lunch yesterday cause there would have been a competition for that sweet baby!! LOL. I love kids that age................ next time...........like I said NIcole leave AUds with me some evening and you and Mike can go on a date!! :-) I need a baby fix!! LOL. It has been to long since my nephews came out to visit . They are Auds age and I love to spoil them rotten but they live in colorado!!

Hey Guys Not feeling to hot but sore throat and cough so at least I know the reason why!! My parents came home from Alaska with colds so no huge surprize.........like Nicole said maybe my band will tighten with the cold!! Positive thought!! LOL. Candra I figured out the tongue thing!! I always look up meds on the internet before I take them. I am weird with meds I pass out easy so I am careful. THanks so much that helped me chill and sleep yesterday..........I am sure my cold won't be as bad cause I am rested up now!! Darn headaches though........have been worse the last two weeks. Does anyone else get migraines right before your period.........cause post op I am getting headaches that time of the month......... I can't make it next weekend. So sad about that. Just can't keep driving over to the BAy area so much the gas is killing me and I have to go again on the 3rd. I also haven't been to church in a couple of weekends and want to go hang out with my friends there next weekend, never mind I haven't seen much of my family since I got surgery I have been so crazy busy..........maybe we should do a monthly hike day so I can go next time. So weird I go from being a recluse to having way to much social life to balance right now. Gotta love the band and losing weight...........sure did help me get back in the game. Ok ladies my daughter needs frozen yogurt for her throat so we are gonna take a short drive...........she rarely eats sugar so I guess I can grant this request.......I am still debating if I will have one........but I bet I will!! I like the tart yogurt!!

I had GERD before surgery............not even one incident of heartburn since.............I don't know about everyone but for me it worked.........

Hey girls........ Tamra switch it up. And I usually have to get rid of the crystal light and just got with the water for a few days.......listen to everyone here that know what they are doing?? ah I want coffee this morning.........hmmm. I could make hot chocolate here with light soy............don't know if that will taste as good............ ah taco bell last night!! I really don't like that anymore......I thought I did but to salty or something.........anyway upset my stomach........I used to live on taco bell but not tempted now............. So brownie and taco bell this weekend............I have to have a good day today. No more junk.......LOL

YEa Heather we are chatting on YIM come on over!! Heather I get the vitamine water at Sams club. I drink a case a week...........I am a serious addict...........like you guys didn't know that already!! I went from food to water...........what is that about trading one addiction to another............but I am ok with being a water addict........just all the trips to the john are negetive.........LOL Nite ladies!!

Quiet night everyone must be partying the night away!! Totally enjoy the time I spend with you ladies!! We sure are a tight group.........hard to believe most of us only meet 8 months ago and some of us only 5 months ago. Ever notice how those of us who stick tight to the group are doing so well!! Proves there is power in numbers........ Donna how will you top your performance today? Dare I saw you may have to go nude next time.................to top your last two performances!! Oh, oh...........sorry I don't want to ruin the surprize!! *****just giving ya a hard time--trying to make you blush****** Candra-Girl your a beauty!! All that Italian spunk!! I agree with Pam I would love to have her spunk!! Can't wait until your banded and will be so fun to see you pre op.........I hope we don't drive Liz to an early grave. I am gonna be a role model of perfection.........Oh dear there I go just a bragging away..................******smiling a HUGE grin and realizing I do feel above average today and I Don't know how to put a stop to my ME, ME, ME fan club****** :-)

Hey girls, Up and around.......Candra that medicine worked. Geez I sure am tired today. Serious migraine I think work is part of the reason. Pam you hearing me on that one?? Fun to see everyone and Heather I got more clothes............I will sort them out I need to separate the jeans and business stuff out. I do have another dress...........maxi sorta dress I forgot to bring!! I bet you ROCK that blue dress I liked it alot to but didn't get to wear it cause ............I lost to fast!!! Donna you rock!! Another strip tease act today who knew!! I didn't see that coming................finished reading the Colleen Cook book today!! That book rocks........ok so now I get the carbonation and caffiene thing. She talks alot about that!! I am not even gonna taste it flat or not..........geez that stuff is lethal!! LOL Candra you got my favorite overalls and t shirts!! Rock them girl. I finally realized last week they are just to big and your gonna outgrow them quick like I did but totally enjoy them!! You will know they are to big when people can see in the sides of them and see your underwear..........my daughter told me they were so big she could see everything..........LOL. HOnesty is sometimes brutal!! Nicole I just woke up!! Sorry I missed dinner but girl your gonna be moving back to down and citrus heights is close to me...........we will have plenty of time to do it again. Excited your moving back!!! :-) April??? Come join up with us. So fun to meet you today and I have clothes that would fit you too!!! :-) Knowing the girls they told you were to come............ well ok next weekend I have to miss out but I will be jealous. I will call Liz I think Riley was concerned about that...........I will try to remember on monday!! Unless someone else has already done it!!

I should point out that not eating carbs makes you lose faster........but not eating meat causes you to have to be creative to get in your protiens!! Good to see all my girls today!!! I am home and getting ready to crash this afternoon.........my daughter is being obnoxious today!! She needs to take a nap tooo!! She was suppose to be with friends today but well they flaked on her this morning...........sad I didn't make it to lunch loving having a day with no errands so I can sleep and not feel guilty............ok will be back on again in a few hours!! :-) I am NOT feeing above average today!! so there will be no bragging going on today!!

After orientation you need to start working on your 10% weight loss. Try to get as low as you can before you see the surgeon. The surgeon will give you your final weight and if your already there you get to go straight to the CM appointment next. Most people have to lose 10% but some less and some more................ Yep I modified the 1200 diet. I ate no carbs or meat so I lost slower........ we are all meeting today for a support group meeting at kaiser West Point. 11am to 1pm. Come join us!! We are going out to eat after......... stick with this group and your succeed!! Stay onboard and check in everyday!! WElcome back we missed you!!

I have had 8 days PB free.....................Yahoo!! Loving that. ALso not to hungry the last couple of days so that has been nice..........I am surviving this little bullying incident with my band..........like I told Dr. Baggs my band is bullying me and it is winning...............LOL. Riley I know that not hungry feeling and forcing yourself to eat..............ah I so miss that part of my 6ccs. I had that and it was wonderful.............I want it back without the PB'ing............a girl has to hope right?? Ok nite ladies tomorrow

NIcole I agree with Riley just watch this fill and see how it goes..........heartburn and PB in one day............just be careful girl. If your to tight and see Dr. Baggs early I think he only takes out a little if you wait like me and vomit and PB for three days before you "give in" than he is gonna take out alot............so just watch it and be careful. I bet you'll be ok in a couple of days though........ Bring Mike that would be fun!! DOnna's husband is coming so he wil have nother guy around............ Riley have fun. Heather I am bring clothes for you girl........Tamra what size are you in?? I might not make it at 10 so go to your thing ladies if I am not there on time............I have to take my daughter to her friends house in the morning if she doesn't come................I will help DOnna set up if I get there early at all................ Nicole I know some good apartments in the area just let me know what area.........Citrus Heigts has good and bad. STay away from Sunrise mall and anything on Sayonara street...........LOL. Mariposa is a nightmare too...................I can grab you a rent book tomorrow on the way to class and bring it to you............... Jes I am in YIM add me, add me!!! :-) I don't know how to to add people...............aske Donna and Nicole how long it too me to get on last night..........LOL Ok ladies went to a party At to much but less than pre band. I ate a veggie hot dog and it didn't go down realy well. I have some resttriction in there obviously.......but I didn't PB or anything and after waiting a few minutes it all went down...........I felt it go down..........so ah yea not gonna mess with the breads anymore to much trouble............salads, fruit and one BIG FAT brownie..........so see a fill would be nice!! LOL BUt I only at 600 calories before the meal and I bet I didn't go over 1200 since the hot dog is veggie/tofu and on Robins "good list" I threw half the bun away after the first couple bites and it hurt going down.............I think I will survive. I am losing again how strange with no fill...........but ok I am the protien queen again................

NOt sure about tums but almond work really well...........and that should be ok!!