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ok, 7:45 it is. I'm up for walking. I just came back...1.37 miles...on my one week anniversary. There's no starbucks but Peet's is close and they make an awesome vanilla latte :tongue2:

hmmm don't know, they left the rookies to fend for themselves.

Candra, one of those papers they gave you when you left the hospital has all three on there. It's probably in your binder LOL I was looking online and I don't see the one with Dr P either maybe it's too far away? I was trying to schedule my appt with my PCP but I don't know, the system keeps saying nothing available.

Speaking of, can anybody tell me how long before the glue starts coming off? Mine are itching too.

yea, we may miss the walk. I've noticed I'm getting up later and later every morning. So I think I may need to just focus on making the meeting on time, especially with the commute.

shoot that's a good idea...I have a few items that still have tags I need to get rid of. I am going to bring a couple things to the meeting, just so you all know, all my stuff is cute :tongue2: I've got some 18's & 16's. Have fun Niclole, salsa dancing? Wait till you all see Candra, I hardly recognized her today her face is so much smaller.

look at that waistline whoo hoo!!!

Hey everyone, So the 2 new band buddies went for some soup today :bored: just wanted to share.

I'm sure once I get to stage 3 I will have more than my share of protein...I love meat/fish/chicken. Pam I'm glad you said that about stage 1&2 I was wondering why the binder doesn't say anything about protein. I keep referring to that binder since I don't want to mess up. :biggrin: I have to admit I'm having trouble with the water all this sippin I'm used to just drinkin. I think I may have got about 50 oz yesterday so I'm trying for 64 today.

good morning, how's everyone today? I had grits this morning and they were good I'm sure I'll be full for a while. I also went on my walk. This time I took my pedometer, I had on a dress so I clipped it to my panties :biggrin: anyway I did 2238 steps. I going to try and do at least 5k today. I feel good though. Anyway, hope you all have a nice Monday. Candra how are you? I know you went to work today; take it easy as best you can.

I was banded the day before you and I feel a little like you, not on pain meds but uncomfortable. Yesterday I went to target and got tired. I know I'm not up to work yet so if you are able, stay off for a couple more days....take care

wow, Nicole sounds like you had a nice day Black Angus and all....Hows Mike? adjusting ok? well I know now I need to stop looking at these commercials, every damn one is a food commercial. I'm not hungry but everything sure looks good. Welcome Pat, it's a struggle I just try to take it one day at a time. I really didn't know what I was getting into when I first went to orientation. I think I made my decision here reading the posts. I know people who had RNY and I knew I didn't want that, so it was a matter of deciding if I was going to have lapband or nothing. My health dictated that I needed something, weight loss is just a bonus. So far I like the band, I really haven't been hungry. I guess you read that I get nervous and wonder about every little thing that happens to me. I called Kaiser 3 times 1 day out, but it's all good I just have to go with it.....good luck I'm sure you will make the right decision for you.

This is the perfect chance to shock your body. You just had a high carb/cal day so tomorrow go no carb low cals you'll probably give yourself a swift kick....This might be what you need to break the plateau.

Congratulations Tina! I guess it feel good to get all this off your plate and be able to focus on your new job.:biggrin:

ok afternoon check-in, I made THE most scrumptious homemade cream of chicken soup possible. Candra if you go out tomorrow I'm bringing you some. It's perfect for full liquids. I did my walk and then to target :biggrin: cabin fever was getting to me. Had my tummy wrapped up and had a nice shower. I only look like I'm 4 months preggers now. I went ahead and changed my ticker since I'm down a couple lbs :biggrin:. Plus the the gas and everything else is coming out. All and all I feel good.

Good morning, I'm up bright and early. Now I'm getting hungry, I've already had breakfast (cream of wheat) yuk, not that good. Hey there John glad you stopped in, well I know you've been around just not posting :blushing: Tamra, get on track today not tomorrow :biggrin: try Atkins induction, it's a 14 day program I did it Atkins Diet Induction How's everybody else, kind of quiet last night. Candra how was the party? no cake, right? Tina did you get everything packed up? I'll see you on thursday. Donna the team is looking good... I think I'm gonna go for a walk before it gets too hot.

Pam I know what you mean. I was so excited about being off for 4 weeks but now that it's here what am I going to do? I know I'm feeling better everyday I just can't stay in the house. I still have another 3 1/2 weeks to go. Riley you are going to be ready for the 10k next weekend all the walking you are doing. What time are you coming for your fill? I'm going to meet you over there. I know I'll need to get out of the house then :blushing: So my excitement of the day is going on another walk down the street. My stomach is bubbling something fierce...wow

April, that's a good point, thanks! I am eating one of those cups of applesauce now. I guess I'll have some cream of chicken for dinner. Is that good? I don't have any protein shots. Maybe tomorrow we can go pick some up. I've been weighing my self morning and night and I still haven't got to my surgery goal yet. So I wanted to at least get there before I moved on but what you say makes sense. I went on a walk too, just so I won't be so lazy. But I'm back in bed watching these crazy lifetime movies :blushing:

morning, I think I'm having a lazy day. I noticed that I'm only sleeping 1-2 hrs at a time. I think it's from the lortab so i'm not taking it anymore. I just had a 1 hr nap but I feel lazy. My port still hurts but i can deal with it. I still didn't move to full liquids, do you think that's ok? The binder says 64 oz of water so I'm going to try and do that. I just don't feel like trying anything new. :blushing: hope everyone has a nice day.

ok I think I just drank my water too fast I feel it. Yea, Tina I guess it's a blessing that you still have something. Hopefully things will work out so that you can get a little closer to home. Candra, finished with the cakes? I'll have to see about the party. Robert mentioned going to watch a fight tomorrow, I know I don't want to do that.

How's everyone tonight? seems quiet....

HI Dee, how are you doing? Is your tummy still swollen? Mine is, it's getting better though. I've got a lot of gas. I've been having broth, jello and popsicles. Haven't really wanted anything. take care all the newly banded and good luck to those on deck.

My scars are starting to itch and the puffiness is starting to go down thank goodness the gas is subsiding. I don't really have any pain except around the port. So I can say I feel good too! yea

hi everyone, Pam I added you as a friend don't know how you got missed. Conolie, welcome to the group, yes there is a wealth of info here. Good luck with your orientation. Tamra, like I said you will be scheduling your date in no time. This is the exciting part. Riley, Tina, Nicole, been a little MIA how's it going? Heather did you email Doc Fisher? don't let those people in the med office get to you. I've had a pretty good day. I made a little broth with sautéed onions. I didn't eat the onions just added for flavor. Anyway it was good. I only had a 1/4 cup. also had a jello cup. Can't believe that I'm satisfied with just that. I didn't make it to the mall. Hopefully I can go tomorrow, I just want to get out of the house. I was able to walk down the street about 3 blocks and back, 3 times today but it was a little hot so the mall may be more comfortable.

morning....Heather I think it might be stress. Try not to worry. I'm feeling good this morning. I'm ready to leave the house, like go to the mall or something. My gas is starting to come out so maybe it's not such a good idea LOL.