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Dang Laurel, That was harsh!!

I WILL be there tomorrow! Pat - I'd love to ride with you - I will PM you my phone number - You're coming from Petaluma?? I Can meet you at applebees at 2:30 or whatever time you think you'll be there Jes -you riding?? Reggie - Tiramisu is my absolute favorite - I saw at safeway they have a new tiramisu flavored mascarpone cheese - I was so so so very tempted ! Coco - will see you tomorrow

Tina - I just don't know how you deal with all the stress! My back & shoulders always hurt. When I was working full time and sitting up all day I'd have to come home and immediately lay down to take the weight off my back & shoulders to get some relief. I've been complaining to my PCP about it for a long time now but he never offered any solution other than lose the weight. Well, now that I'm doing that and he sees that my boobies aren't getting any smaller on their own he said that he will put me on the list but I have to be below a BMI of 30 in order for Kiaser to cover it. Talk to your PCP and tell him that you had hoped that when you lost the weight the pain would go away but it's not. Tamra - don't trip! I think we all gained back some weight when we started prgressing in the stages - when you drastically cut your calories, your metabolism slows down so when you do start to eat again it holds on to every bite. It will turn around - the beginning with the band is an up & down struggle but once you get to the fill that you need to start to feel it you will be so happy with it the rest of your life! Total opposite of RNY. Anybody heard from Sheena - would love to know how she's doing! Morning Coco - hey, can you pack up any of your 20's that you dont want anymore. I have a friend that has suddenly packed on quite a few pounds and Has zero clothes. she can't afford to buy any right now. You will be in 18's my mid March! I haven't been weighing myself because it's been frustrating but i have noticed that a couple pairs of my jeans have gotten a bit loser - I have a favorite pair of american rag jeans that have gotten real lose - they are like 50% spandex LOL - anyway - I just bought a pair off ebay in a size smaller (11 cuz again they are hella stretchy) so we shall see! JES - see you tonight - I'm looking forward to it!! will Kim be there? I'd love to meet her - I promise not to mention the band if you tell her who i am and how I know her LOL Oh - no midnight snacking last night. I had left over Tofu ala Jane for dinner with a little spinach dip so I think that fooled my brain into thinking that was a "snack" lol

Oh, Heather - just had a brilliant Idea. You need to join Coco, April & myself - actually all of you do! - when we hit goal we are gonna go buy hoochi ho fits and hit a club where nobody knows us - you can come in a short beyonce dress with ski boots on! I'm gonna get some bebe skinny jeans, knee high boots (not the stretchy kind!) and some type of backless shirt that I don't have to wear a bra with cuz by then I will have gotten my breast reduction - woo hoo! Ok ladies & John - what's your club fit gonna be??

Tamra - I've been there! Try to stick to the thicker proteins - steak & burgers - no buns or fries! but it helps. Good thing I got this band when I did cuz it makes being broke a whole lot easier - tongiht I got a McDouble, no Ketsup for $1.00. Tossed the bun & ate the patty and was DONE! I don't know if any of you have had them but don't let the "double" fool you - they are paper thin but filling for us who have alot of restriction. Have I mentioned how much i love my band??? My wish is for everybody here to get to a place where they love their band/sleeve too!!!!

Oh, Heather - I'm so sorry! but think of it this way - 50lbs ago you may not have even gotten the boots on! and YOU GOT OUT THERE AND DID IT! More than I'm willing to do! I have a friend that wears a size 12 jeans and she can't fit the boots either - They just arent made for larger calves. Wish I knew of an exercise for that too cuz mine are huge. Smooches!!

Tina - that was just such a great compliment! I think you are brilliant so If we think alike then I must be brilliant too :sifone:

Lee - I agree with Jes - That was one of the things in my post that got lost - these topics are good! Tina - I see Doc Who 1 every 3 months & that's that. Also, I think its because this forum is read by some kaiser employees and some of our negativity towards some kaiser people is known so now, we are just a rotton support group LOL. I would have quit/given up a long time ago if it wasn't for this forum and all of you so they can kiss my entire family's asses! Just watched Carnie and I love her so much! The rotating of two meals really works - that's pretty much what i was doing pre op - chicken salad & egg salad or tuna salad. Tam - I was only down 12lbs & got my fill and dr. baggs is more lenient than Doc Who Coco - dont' worry bout Robbie & me. I can take him - if he seems a little outta sorts whe you guys get home just know it's cuz he got a good old fashion spanking!

Ok, I had my 20 page post going on and it just disappeared! Dr. Oz is on again at 8 on channel 6. cant rewrite all that crap again but... Luv you all

Imma do my best Reggie Cindy - you want US in bathingsuits - have you lost your mind LOL Seriously, I WILL be in my monokini by summer - I'm so down for that!

Too funny Reggie - my husband has already warned me about how much I can lose. In that aspect, he may be like your husband. LOL - girl i'm not thick yet - I'd be satisfied with Thick - I'm still fat - 5'3" & still in 14/16! Just in case i can't make it Saturday, I gave Coco the jeans for you. In a minute I just might pass over my favoirite INC sexy shirt - still fits but for some reason since I've lost some weight, it's gotten kinda long on me - weird! Oh, but no long enough to wear with leggings

Bravo Reggie~ cindy - how long ago was that "final" orientation - I only had 1 so I'm not sure what I missed LOL last September she was like - "alot of those girls don't know what they're doing. oh, but some do" hahahaha

PSS: Exercise is not my friend right now either - my right knee is just killing me and so is my left foot - is it possible to be too fat & outta shape to exercise? cuz I think I am

Lee - Thanks for sharing last nights topic. Sorry I missed the meeting - forgot just like Tamra did. So, about the lady with the sleeve issues - maybe you could just PM John about it to put his mind at ease. I know if somebody told me that had complictions with a procedure I was going to have but wouldn't tell me what it was Id be a nervous wreck. Tina - I agree with you - we don't need to be babysat, I mean - we all KNOW what we are suppose to be doing and I look to this group as my "higher power" I tried OA years back but just couldn't get into the whole 12 step thing. I have tried to get couseling at my Kaiser but I just keep leaving messages never to get a call back. My PCP said to keep trying. I think the Kaiser program is excellent (a little one size fits all though) but when you hear a Professional Employee that you are suppose to have a relationship with and trust, bad mouthing other clients it makes me feel "unsafe" in her care. I wish that wasn't my 1st encounter with her - I would have loved to have met with someone like her for initial guidance and occasional help when needed. I don't like that they tell everybody to stay away from us either but it is what it is. Pam - very well said - I would not be this far along without you ladies & John - so I thank each and every one of you for getting me here - which is farther than I've been on my own! Tamra - keep up the good work lady - you are doing well! John, Plateaus are like rules - meant to be broken! It is only natural that it will happen. Coco - Hey batter batter - Hey batter batter - you're up - 4 days & a wake up - See you Tuesday Morning but you better leave Robbie at home cuz I think he & I might battle Love him hahahahaha JES - How goes it - Maria - where are you? New York - I love it when you get all tough on us! That's my spicy Italian Sister! Work it out!!!!!! Nicole - You are a strong woman! Thru all the crap you've been thru these last 6 months you're still working your program - I admire you for that! I can't wiat to get home to see Carnie! The only time I watched celebrity fit club was when she was on it -she keeps it real! She said she was so embarassed to have to be there after she had WLS. Big or Small - she's a doll!! PS: Today I've learned that steamed veggies are not my friend! Rambo is a typical man - loves junk food (chocolate) but, veggies, not so much!

Go Mo - it's your birthday - !!! Your 1st or one-derland b-day. Great way to begin 2010!!

Coco - sorry for telling on you! That is your follow up appt with Doc Who. Tam - get ur butt up & walk - I should follow my own advice - I have been slacking so much - it's so cold that I just don't want to do anything - and my knee really hurts - too bad I had to cancel my gym membership. Nicole - good to see ya hangin in tough. Still can't believe how crazy this whole thing is! I'm so glad they caught them! Jes - let's get the carpool rolling cuz it is a haul! I'm thinkin of just callin in sick on Saturday with Bridezilla LOL. Today I told her I didn't want to go to dinner and she said too bad - she was at my house 10 min later - grrrr! Pammie - good decision - I wouldn't go to that party either. Hope to see you Saturday!

Love it!!!

I was reading this ladies post about her 1 week gym experience - I thought it was funny: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f263/one-womans-week-gym-d-109468/

Maria - glad to hear you do the seeds too. I haven't used my card yet at all - I usually order Al La Carte (sp?). Be sure your friend is chewing well and stopping by the time she reaches 1/2 cup. Also, I find if I eat on the go or too fast is when I'm not happy with Rambo! Ash - 11lbs to go - that will be gone in no time. Just tell your husban you'll get him back next year LOL.. Thanks for the 3 day diet - gonna check it out. Lee - I would love it if you & John would bare butt it to the meeting - what a wonderful site to see and I wouldn't miss that meeting for the world! John - You ARE at home here! Pat - nice job girlfriend! The scale can be such a motivator when it wants to be! It can also be a sabatour though LOL. Trying to get to Reggies Saturday so if you are going we can hook up in Vallejo & ride - Jes too - Riley if she can come too.... Heather - you are way too young for hip problems - My knee has been killing me - can't wait to see skiing pics - I'm too afraid to do it myself - no brakes on those things. Have a great time. Cindy - I think it's real typical to gain some weight back when you start to eat real food again. I portion size seems to be under control thanks to Rambo but my frequency is something I truly need to work on! I get the midnight munchies - imagine if I smoked weed - I'd be like the munching energizer bunny LOL. Adoption is such a wonderful thing to do! Tam - how were those Taters woman?? Coco - 5 days and a wake up - don't eat too much at Chili's (oops, did I just tell on you?) Pammie - don't think I could get 2 dogs down either but I sure will try. chew, chew & chew till it gets to mush - joking! Riley - I had "tofu ala Jane" last night - so scrumptius when you need a doritos fix. Jes - where are you girlfriend - I'm coming Friday - going to RSVP right now! Are you going to Reggies on Saturday? I am trying to rearrange my schedule so I can be there - Really don't want to miss it - we can carpool!! Reggie - really want to come Saturday! hope I can get the hair appointment changed!!!! Miss you :thumbup: Tina - I had a dream about you last night - weirdest thing - but let me tell you, you were in a ba-kini lounging by a pool and you looked smoking hot! That was pretty much all it was - I walked up to you and asked "where is everybody at" and that was the end of it hahahaha. BTW: When you're tan, hot pink is your color! Oh, Donna, Oh Donna, where for art thou Donna? Hope to be able to see you this weekend - really miss you my love!!

Jes - I'm here. Today is not a good day for Rambo - I've noticed that some days he more lenient then others and today is a lienient day - I ate the entire patty and still had room for 2 bites of green beans. Like you & Riley - it's the snacking that gets me. But really - it's so cold out what else is there to do after the sun goes down - LOL Summer will be it - we will be skinny then! COCO - 1 WEEK AND COUNTING. Lee, I'm sure Johns wife wouldn't mind you beeing roomies - you both will be too messed up to even realize you're in a room with the opposite sex LOL John - I will PM you my number and you can have your wife call me if she needs anything while she's here - I'm close by!

Riley - welcome to my world - Move Popcorn is made by the devil! So, I don't know if you read my other post about sunflower seeds ... In the shell they take a long time to eat, they have only 4g carbs and you get tired of eating them before you eat to many to matter - ideas??

Morning all, Coco - One more week - woo hoo - so r u preggo?? Tam - when do you start school??? Don't worry bout the weight - it can't possibly be fat wt - gotta be water wt! Riley - The hamberger patties are what stick with me the longest and keep me real full. I love it!! John & Lee - sleeve twins - It's really cool to have somebody in the same stages with you - helps to have something to compare too.

Tina - I agree, that is too funny - WLS in a Grocery store LOL Heather - That Body Fat testing thing sounds perfect! I'm sure you'll be at your goal soon. I feel like this weather has us all slowed down - all but Ms. Riley, Jane! Any more info than the 3 arrested? Why? Did they know them?? CRAZY SCARY JES - sorry you don't have any restriction. It makes all the difference in the world. Just cancel the appt with Robin - you don't need it and go straight in to see Park. Try eating hamberger patties and see if you feel restriction then. That is when I feel it the most! Ok, My Pro's, what is the census on sunflower seeds? I thought that when we hit the movies from now on I could bring those to help with the popcorn issue - the ones IN the shells - they take a while to eat and you just can't eat enough to really make a difference on the calorie scale. Opinions??

Hey Pammie - I heard about this group on the radio this morning and thought of you: https://singles.eventsandadventures.com/website/calendar.aspx Lemme know what you think

Welcome Laurel! We all could use a buddy LOL We are all from the area - quite a few of these gals live in Sacramento. I'm in the East Bay. Congrats on your surgery date - we have a few on here having surgery next week. Stick around and keep us up to date on your progress - who is your surgeon? Riley - yes - the band has been good to me. Now if I could just get the scale to jump on board I'll be good. I ran out of the house this morning kinda hungry so I stopped off at Burger King - got a sausage sandwich - removed the bread & at the sausage patty - even that was waaayyyy to much. I felt it stuck in my throat for about 2hrs LOL. My eyes are still huge so It's just such a learning process for me. But I'll get it down!! Yeah Pat.... Run free LOL Tam - did you find out about the citrus ? Good luck on your test. Gonna keep this one short cuz I feel like I'm talking to myself these days - just rambling about nothing for no reason LOL