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Yea I worry too about losing my Kaiser if I move or get laid off................sleeve would have been nice. But oh well the way I see it I need to work the band and if they find something better later on I could have it revised..........well maybe if Kaiser would pay again!!! LOL.

NIcole my mom just gave me a bunch of 10/12's not sure what is there but I will check it out and if there is something good for an interview I will bring it tomorrow. 11 pounds is GREAT!! I wish, I wish.............

I am scattered too Nicole. Usually have my car packed and ready to leave in the morning........it will be a mad dash this time!! I have the clothes by the door but 20's are hard to get rid of in our group!! We are all to small now. I am in 16/18s now. XL top or 14/16 tops. I am not gonna have any clothes soon...............

Hmm I might have considered the sleeve..............I bet Kaiser Richmond starts soon. I might regret eating. But they are diet crackers and weight Water cheese. 200 calories. I went with protien shakes for breakfast and lunch than a tostado for dinner but not enough. Three hours or so I get hungry again now. I just remember last time I was so dizzy from no food or water since the afternoon before I thought I might have to go home..............I made it but don't want that again. So I ate just now which will be my breakfast tomorrow. My band area was sore. I got that really tight feeling in my chest that hurt. I had that after surgery too. Like I could feel the band.........well I could fee the pressure of the band for a few days but the fist day it actually hurt. I also felt the liquid fill the band which I guess most people don't........so my stomach is sensitive I guess!! I will have tylenol in my purse for the drive home......can we have that? I worry about what I can take all the time...... No food log tomorrow. I have one on the computer but no one wanted to see it last time..............so waste of time.

Hey RIley I will be there early too. I was an hour early last time. I ened up going in anyway and chatting with other bandsters int he lobby. Met alot of people having their banniversary. I think they open at 8am............. NOthing to exciting around there. I think maybe a subway. But I was disapointted. MIght want to stop in Vallejo first...........I did take a drive around the area up the hill and there are some nice houses around there. Remember no eating for six hours before so if you need to eat do it tonight. NO Breakfast tomorrow and than liquids after. I have no idea about my fill but Dr. BAggs said 1cc on the second one. I don't know if that is what I get or not. After that .5 a month until you hit the sweet spot. I have clothing in size 20's nice stuff. Oh I went down another size in pants. What 2 pounds down and 2 whole sizes down since surgery. I can't afford to keep buying jeans. I am gonna hit the Lane Bryant outlet in Vacaville for some pants..........much cheaper that way!!

Hey Christine looking good!! Riley: I sorta forgot about the PB'ing now that I feel i don't have restriction again!!! But I am eating some cheese and crackers right now since I know I can't eat tomorrow until noon or so.............and ah I got stuck!! LOL. My band is just so moody lately.............I really think I only PB and get stuck if I don't chew well. If I chew well I can eat anything. I really hope I am not achy for a few days like last time. I really hurt the first night after my last fill. Gonna drink my Water tonight cause is a long wait without food and water before the fill...............good grief I am stuck......to much typing not enough chewing!! I have clothes too if your bring yours I will bring mine!! SHould we do it in the parking lot after or just bring them all in?

Nicole that would be a fun job. I hope you get it. What about Mikes interview tomorrow? Is he coming with you? I always get nervous about going for fills. Mostly the whole Robin thing and having to weigh I don't like. I mean if I was 5-10 pounds down no big deal but I am not so I hate doing this. But I want a fill and I need one..........hopefully I will be up to six tomorrow. From what I hear the sweet spot for most is between 6.5 and 7.5. I hope I am close. I won't mind twocc's but I know I won't get that..................

yea that seems like a class not orientation. Get a referral to richmond Kaiser might as well get credit for doing the class and than get a surgeons appointment at the same time. I agree with Christine call you doctors. It is a long enough process without repeating classes. What time is everyone leaving tomorrow??

I will get the list for ya guys!! It is a low income/bad credit/evictions list..............apartments that will work with all of the. Hey Riley I did invite people at the last group fill but got some weird looks. I gotta tell you a few people were nice but alot of people were sorta the "I have it under control don't need your help" kinda group. I was sorta taken back by alot of the people there. Not like what I am used to with our group. My guess is ALOT of those people will there there with us as they all had surgery the same week as me......... Just different..............but sure lets try again. Or lets tell Robin and Dr. Baggs to give out our website!!

HEy Nicole I agree check craigslist they seem more willing to work with people. I also have a list at work that will take people with bad credit but I don'[t know what the apartments are like. Interview where? Doing what? HOw exciting!!!

Where is the plateau diet found? Where has Christine been? I haven't seen her post for awhile now.

Hey girls one more day!! I didn't do well on the 5 day test. I got way to hungry and dizzy so I stopped. I don't know if that is to healthy for me being vegetarian and all. Ok well down 2 pounds in a month but at least not up. Still don't know what Robin will say. But ah well here we go. I went to the mall tonight with my daughter got a salad only ate half cause the band stopped me ......ya know that last bite syndrome was coming on so I stopped...........was dying of thirst and took a sip of my daughter 7up..............just to clear my mouth. First of all way to sweet and sticky tasting but...........OMG I was in the bathroom with in one minute. I was instantly sick..........yuck, yuck, yuck!! My daughter was mortified I had to do this at the mall..........she told me mom serious you should know to prevent this by now. Ah yea know I was feeling no restriction the last two days than today it hits again............crazy!! I have doing liquids protien shakes all day with ice...frappicino like and yummy and had a salad tonight......but since I switched to water I have been so very thristy all day long. I can't drink enough water and thus my indulgence at the mall at subsequent visit to the pot!! see you all in two days!!

I had to lose 12 pounds. I was two pounds from goal at my surgeon appointment. I had my surgery just about 4 months from the date of orientation. I carry my weight in my bottom half so I think that is why I only had to lose 12. Not sure I am happy about carrying the weight in my lower half most of the time...............but this time it helped. Fills don't hurt. Surgery did hurt!! LOL. But like having a baby you forget about it a few weeks down the road. Candra 9am at Pinole Kaiser. Right off the freeway. Literally you run into it. You can come in with me as my support person if you want. If Dr. Baggs if fine with it you can come and see the fill. I am cool with that. My daughter will be there but I am not sure she wants to see a fill!! She hates needles. I am being careful but Riley I am gonna only have a 2 pound loss in about 3 1/2 weeks. Not happy about it but I doubt I will go down much more..............

Yea I afraid of carbs Reggie. I am finding out they are in way to many things lately............. I am stuck on a plataeu that has lasted way to long so I am searching for hidden carbs. Ah how boring I am back to just water again!! Reggie girl our melting away how are you doing that?? I am struggling to lost. It just feel off in the beginning. YOur right this does take work!!

Ok here is the downlow on slurpees........crystal light no less. I am sad but glad I know that facts. It is FULL of carbs!! Nutrition Information per Serving Cup Size 12 fl oz 22 fl oz 28 fl oz 40 fl oz Calories 50 90 120 170 Fat 0g 0g 0g 0g Sodium 75mg 135mg 170mg 240mg totalCarbs 11g 21g 26g 28g Sugars 0g 0g 0g 0g Sugar Alcohol 2g 3g 4g 5g Protein 0g 0g 0g 0g Vitamin A* 0% 0% 0% 0% Vitamin C* 0% 0% 0% 0% Calcium * 2% 6% 8% 10% Iron* 0% 0% 0% 0% *Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 Calorie Diet. Statement of Ingredients INGREDIENTS: WATER; GLYCERIN; PROPYLENE GLYCOL; SORBITOL; POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE; MALIC ACID; CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; DRIED YUCCA; HYDROLYZED OAT FLOUR; SUCRALOSE [sWEETENER]; CALCIUM PHOSPHATE; CALCIUM CHLORIDE; SODIUM PHOSPHATE; SALT; XANTHAN GUM; GUAR GUM; CARRAGEENAN; RED 40; SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [PRESERVATIVES].

I am using the last of my protien drinks this week too Pam. I got them before I knew they were off limits...............gonna finish them this week and than not get them again. Ok so thought I could have a crystal light slurpee and than noticed it says carbonated drink..........what??? ARe you kidding......I guess back to the popsicles again.

I should be there this weekend too. Might have to leave a bit early since I have company coming over for lunch........... Yep Candy I hear ya!!

Hey Nicole I didn't stick with the liquids. Mostly because I have leftover chili I needed to eat before I made the soup. I know it sounds crazy but with the economy and layoffs I am trying to put aside a part of my paycheck every month in savings just in case. So I felt guilty throwing it out ...............I did make soup last night though so I will have it for today. Salads is gonna be my problem............. ALso I drank 1/2 crystal light and 1/2 water. I am trying to totally switch over but it is making me feel like I am giving up diet coke again!! Trying to break myself in slowly. I do know I have been way more thirsty with drinking water........maybe I don't drink enough. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Candy how is the fill can you tell a difference. I could the first two weeks but now I am back to eating just about anything...........well not bread or broccoli but I sorta think that is just a fluke since I can eat anything else in large amounts again..........well large for lap band like over 1 cup!! Hope everyone is doing well!!

Hey Nicole your doing good. Down to 190 now WOW!! I gotta get moving. I have done good so far today but even soup is making my stomach sick right now. I might go three days with the liquids if I don't start to feel better. Have a great weekend all. Will see everyone on Thursday.

Hey Nicole I am around. I have had some kind of a virus the last couple of days. My stomach has really been bothering me since I ate the ice cream a few nights back.............. I am starting the 5 day pouch test today. Going to liquids all weekend. Good time to start since my stomach is just trying to heal anyway...........making soup this morning.

Long day!! I think I am gonna start the 5 day diet or whatever it is in the morning. I worry about the liquids through they are slider foods. Nicole how is that going for you?? Clear or cream soups? it sure is hot today!! I am glad to be home were it is cool. I actually think I had a virus wasn't the ice cream cause I had to stay home from work today!!

I use the Brita water fileters too. I have one of the bigs, big ones that sits on my counter and than a picture that sits in the fridge. My daughter drinks alot of water an forgets to fill it so I need two!! I have used mine for several years now and love it. I don't like plain water found that out yesterday. I still think it is a good idea but I found I didn't drink as much yesterday because water is so different than crystal light. I still would like a diet coke..............I still crave them which scares me a bit. It has been 9 weeks now........

I want to join in on the next round!! June 22 right? Tina banded 4/13/09 top weight 260 current 217 goal 150

I have only lost 2.5 pounds since my fill three weeks ago today Nicole so your doing great!! I am also trying the water only thing the next week just to see if that is what is preventing the faster weight loss..............I drink like 120 ounces of crystal light a day. Probably to much. Gonna drink the same amount of liquids but just water and see what happens. Pre op I also had to give up the crystral light for a few weeks so I could get my CM appointment and if I remember it worked!! ALso always do it before my appointments so I think I am gonna try to start liking water better............. Ok I have been up since 4am sick to my stomach this morning. Sersiously has to be the ice cream since everything else I eat is the same ole same ole...........I guess my stomach doesn't know what to do with all the sugar..............is that lap band dumping!! LOL. I don't know but not fun............

Happy Birthday to your husband too!! I haven't had ice cream since before surgery..........Oh so good. I loved on Ice cream last summer............but felt sick alot so better to be where I am this summer even without the ice cream......... Oh today my boss took me out to eat. I said no drink she insisted. There was nothing but soda...........i am scared of that stuff. So fill the cup up but didn't drink any...............I actually took it to go than dumped it after she left...........I felt weird about that. I just don't want to explain everything!!