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Here's a surprise - my brother is barbequing!

Tamra - i think it depends on the insurance carrier - they all have their own underwriting guidelines & rules. Kaiser doesn't seemt to mind - You are already in the program so it really doesn't matter now. They'd rather you get the help you need - trust me!

Are you sure, tina? I was on a different medication before this one and I gained 10lbs in 2 weeks! So my Doc switched me to Wellbutrin because he said it has the opposite effect. That most people lose weight on wellbutrin. I will google the side effects and see if I can find a forum on it. I won't give it up either way though - I like not feeling like i want to cry all day LOL I have a girlfriend that is a pharmacist so I will call her for the liquid tylenol - is there a difference between that and the liquid tylenol that kids take? Damn cat won't stay off my keyboard - :tt2:

Nicole, Sangria is like an upscale version of Jungle juice - made with wine. It's yummy and full of calories! Tamra & Tina - ladies I use to cry at the drop of a dime but I chalk it up to fatigue and lack of quality of life. I started taking wellbutrin and i don't cry anymore. Tamra, I clearly pointed out to liz that I was ok and not depressed when I had to tell her about the meds and she said it didn't matter. they operate on depressed people all the time LOL - so go see somebody if you need to. As long as you are clear that you are aware that this surgery doesn't fix your problems then you'll be clear for banding. I am having a horrible day with food today - not my usual self! I havent had one of these I just gotta eat days since I started this crusade but today I feel like I just can't "put the fork down" as Robin would say LOL. I guess it's kind of a good thing because it has further cemented the fact deep within me that I NEED THIS BAND. for a minute there i got dilusional and figured if I'm losing the weight without the band I don't need it LMAO - I've been here before hahaha. OOh peanut patty blizzards at dairy queen - damn commercials! I'm due for my depo shot tomorrow and I always get like this right before - crampy and cravings kick in but I can usually ignore the cravings - not so much this time! Jes, we need to get together and shop for this thing - I'm suddenlty at a loss as to what to get. Protein shots - the clear ones from costco. broth, popsicles but I can't live on that forever! Ladies, we may need your shopping lists. We should definately get one together that Heather can post on our group site to make it easier for us newbies. Ah, one thing I did purchase to prepare was 2 pairs of jeans in a size 14 LOL got them on ebay for 30 bucks for both pairs including shipping! a pair of sevens and a pair of american rags. It's fun to have something to work towards.

I don't think that I should be doing this wedding thing! My dumb ass was drying to save $ on the engagement party since the actual wedding is a little over $16,000! So instead of a catered dinner I came up with Desserts & cocktails since my daughter is a pastry chef! I'm planning the damn menu and now I want cheesecake and tiramisu! Oh, and lets not forget the Sangria!

OMG - Nicole! I went to outback with my husband Friday night and really, really wanted the artichoke appitizer but had to pass! 928 cals for a flippin artichoke - grrr - you got me reading those damn rest. cal. thingys

Oh, forgot to be honest! I didn't do so great this weekend - had some trail mix - just a handful (had nuts & raisins & dried cranberries) but not in my diet - had 2 triscuits with salami & cheese on them(CARBS!) an italain sausage! Afraid to step on the scale!

Lori, how are you doing on the pre op diet - I sucked at it! Can't eat the carbs so Dr. Fisher said it was ok to cut them out - as soon as I did that the weight came right off - to a certain extent LOL

Tina, We are all out but as soon as I can I'll let you know what they are called. They are from Costco and are in a red & whit box. I know they say Muscle on them LOL

Awsome Point, Tina! WE ARE ALL HONEST ON HERE, TO EACH OTHER AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, TO OURSELVES! I think that if we aren't honest then we aren't accountable and we all need to be realistic about what we can, can't, are willing and not willing to give up!

Notice Liz made that comment AFTER she met with me - Hmmmm? Guess I don't know what the hell I'm doing LOL

WOW - lots of catchin up to do! Sorry I've been MIA but it seems my work is never done! I have a friend who's getting married and I have been chosen as the matron of honor - not an easy task for this gal - she is OPD and wants a "police" themed wedding - WTF? Been planning and making invites for the engagement party blah blah blah! CONGRATULATIONS: Riley, size 12! Nicole, size 8/10, Heather 50 flippin 3lbs! Jes - surgery 9/16, Tamra 18lbs down! Tamra, change that ticker girl! See, it goes fast doesn't it? I eat steak - sirloin - it's protein girly! A few of these ladies are vegetarians! I do measure though! Chris - so sorry bout the PB incident. Guess you are no longer a "virgin" in that area LOL. Maria - don't trip - all their scales are different! Now you know you have a 4lb curve to work with - You know what that means - next time you have to go al fresco! Heather, you and your 20's are like me and my 16's LOL You will be back in that dress by the end of the month at your rate! You go hot mama! Nicole - I want you to move hahaha. Sucks about the pay rate they want to give but if all else fails he can take the job for now and keep looking - as you know, there isn't much out there right now! Reggie, nice compliments to the newbies but they really belong to you novices that guide us in the right direction and keep us on track! Got two pairs of jeans for you girl! LORI - WELCOME! STICK WITH THESE LADIES - THEY ROCK! Riley, I can't believe you said "butt hurt" my niece says that all the time - cracks me up! Jes - my class is on the 3rd too! lets carpool - I can pick you up if you want!

Tamra - I miss fudgecicles. My dad had a sweet tooth from hell. there were times when ALL we had in the house for weeks was peanut butter, strawberry preserves, wonderbread, pepsi and FUDGECICLES. That is what i was raised on LOL.

Darn it, Nicole - today is Thursday, isn't it - I completely forgot! Ok, next thursday! Night, night, riley.

Tina I'm glad you're losing now you seem to have been stuck at that plateau for quite a while! Nicole I have to go to the city with the hubby tomorrow - lawyer stuff about his arm. I don't know how long it will take so I'll hafta pass this time - but next time!

I'm home tomorrow - Maybe while mikes interviewing you could get a small unfill. Crazy how you don't lose when you PB

Jes, we can shop for swim suits together LOL - maybe at fredericks of hollywood LMAO

I guess there's a fine line with restriction! Poor Auds - Its crazy that she's doing that! Too young to be so smart.

I swear - every time I open my laptop the cat tries to lay on the keyboard

Aw, tina, don't get teary - isn't this what you got the band for - I can't wait to be not hungry and not eat LOL. Seriously, I hope it gets better for you !!! I wouldn't do good with the self adjustments either! So, I was thinking - is there any way on the kaiser website to see pictures of the surgeons work? I so don't want a hack job on my tummy cuz I have every intention of flaunting it when I get thin!!! I fully intend to be in a ba-kini as soon as humanly possible - LOL.

OK so the telemetry band is the wireless band they were telling us about - dont like that idea -I don't want no mechanical parts to break down or batteries to die -

hahaha - Temp Tubby you are not barging in - we gossip and gab AlOT - jump on in with whatever and we will jump on board! Just got caught up but I still haven't googled that new band - will get on that in a minute. LaChica - I ready your post about the dead weight - that is too funny - the easiest weight you'll ever lose LOL But more importantly, you quit smoking -woo hoo - from what I understand that is very hard to do!

oh, 2:30 - gotta go - I'll get back to you when I get to the house

You need one of the nurses to weigh you and log it in. contact your doctor and see if he can arrange it thru one of the nurses that start at 6:30!

Yeah, two new groupies!! Welcome LaChica & Temp Tubby. LaChica - I really depends on the person and how much weight you need to lose before the suregery and how diligently you stick to the diet and lose the weight. Once you lose the weight it's quick - like 3 to 4 weeks! I went to Orientation on 5.12.09 and my suregery date is 9.14.09 so about 4 months. It could have gone sooner but I stalled on the weight loss for a whole flippin month - grrr! Temp Tubby - oh so not sure about bypassing your primary care physician. With Kaiser, you can't! but I'm not sure about blue cross/blue shield - I would suggest you contact them and ask for a referral to a bariatrics surgeon - all you need is a 1 doctory to say it's necessary! It is possible to have a surgery date by the end of the year if you step on it! Call your carrier ASAP. I have no idea what the telemetry band is! but you can bet I'm gonna google it now LOL