Boo Boo Kitty

Welcoem Jenny and looking forward to getting to know you!

Welcome! Don't worry fear is normal! Welcome to LBT it is a fantastic place to ask anything, and everything!

Ok IS MY BAND A SECURITY RISK AT THE AIRPORT?? I need another reason for a strip search like I need a whole in my head!!!!!!!!!

One big problem is 41% of the wealth of the world is held by 1% of the population. That means the fat cats get fatter, while the poor get poorer. I think our culture is so enticed by MORE MORE MORE we get ourselves into very sticky situtations. We always want more than we can afford, and fail to use self control. (hey that's how I got fat...lol..) And the poor fall by the wayside, we are too self involved to help or too broke ourselves. I know that some homeless are there because of bad choices, but so many are families and single mothers. I think minimum wage=maximum pain.

I guess not, I have never heard of it! I am in poor behind the times Michigan!! lol...

Unfortunately, alot of the workers that went on strike last year have lost their job. My friend, John was 4 weeks and counting down to retirement when the strike happened. John lost his job AND the retirement he had worked 30 years for. And obvisously he is a little bit old to start a new retirement fund. It is just gone. John now works at Wal-Mart and as a truck driver when he can. It is very sad to see someone work so long for a company to come up empty handed.

Where do you get this Trader's Joe soup????

I am realinzing today that kids for all that they are worth can be great inspirations! My 7 year old went with me to the gym last night to workout. She was so great! She really cracked the whip with me, and helped me to keep going. She had me running and kept saying "momma you can do it, c'mon" I haven't ran in ahhh, 10 years probly! LOL...but she helped keep me going. She was so great, and it felt great to have someone believe in me! What do your kids (or grandkids) do for you to keep you going when it gets tough?

Thanks guys for your support. I am feeling much better today. I lost those 4 pounds that found there way to me plus 2. I think maybe the extra workout did it! I keep forgetting that it is still so soon after surgery. I should tell my family to quit asking me everyday what I have lost, I think it just adds to the pressure!

Hey guys, I remember someone I think in this thread mentioned the Lansing support groups. I need more information on those. Anyone know about them? Thanks!

Ok, I have been banded since the 1st. I did fantasticly on the pre-op and even the first week or two after. NOW I am getting stressed. I am gaining back the weight lost. Is this normal to gain before a fill? I am following the diet to the letter. I even stop eating while still hungry, I am exercising as well....What do I need to do to get back on the weight loss train? Has anyone else had this happen. Maybe I am crazy for thinking gaining 4 pounds in a week is bad, who knows! Thanks in advance!

I am getting a tattoo when I reach goal, but not of the band....never thought of that.

ROTFL.....see just how far she has pushed me???? I am planning my own demise.....good grief!!!!!!!!!!!

I started good ole' Mc D's at 15. I actually worked at Mc D's until I was 22 while moving state to state with DH...I made my way up to Assistant Store Manager before I realized it was a horrible job.....lol..

Thanks. I would try drain cleaner but I am not sure if it would go down with the band....just kidding... I will be leaving him when he gets back until the house falls down around his ears for this, I will leave no clean laundry, no food made, no dishes clean, nothing....see how he survives after that, the jerk...... :angry :angry :angry

AND NOW she has spilled grape juice on my antique rug. I give up....

Congratulations! Here's is to sucess next month as well!

Awwww!!! That is just fantastic, congratulations to you! Enjoy your moment in the sun! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

In an attempt to get away from the evil shrew on my couch.... I did 1.5 miles today at the gym and then did about 15 mins of weights! At least I can put my anger towards something...lol... :clap2:

Ok I am sorry but I need to rant to someone, anyone who will listen. My DH after being gone for almost a week decided to take off again with the boys fishing...grrrr..for yet another week... Well since I am back to work someone has to watch the kids. His solution, his aged grandmother who is the biggest pain in my a$$ ever! She is driving me nuts and it has only been 24 hours. She complains about everything. I have told her politely more than once that this is my home and I do things different than her...whatever. She doesn't listen. Nothing I do for this woman is good enough. She is driving me crazy. BUT that is NOT the real kicker. She had my hubby get her a TON of candy, all of my favorites before he left. And HE DID.... And has the nerve to eat it in front of me. I have had it all removed from my house because I am not strong enough to avoid it. I want it so bad...... I am hiding in my room just to stay away from it... After eating all of that garbage she has the audacity to eat my dinner, Lean Cuisine!! DOES that make any sense??? How am I going to make it through a week of this? I should be able to handle this, my degree is in Human Aging, I know all about elderly and right now I am ready to throw a pillow onto her head....grrrrrrr..... Thank you for listening and please pray for me that I will not do anything stupid, or eat any garbage!

OMG! I can not believe you are just enjoying tomato soup. I love it!! It is great when you are just chilled to the bone as well, better than coco!

Congratulations, what an inspiration! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Congrats girl! You deserve it!

I was banded on the first, so I am just into mushies. It isn't the growling so much that bothers me, it is the absolute hunger. (or my tummy thinking so!) Thanks for the help!