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Everything posted by marquint
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Kaiser Richmond Pre-op
Tina-Yeah it takes getting used to the taste of prunes but it doesnt bother me. I set my DVR this morning to record Oprah I plan to watch it when I get back tonight or watch it early am tomorrow. Can someone tell me how to add the ticker on my signature? I went to the website and created my ticker but I think where I go wrong is loading it on this site. Do I use the Blog code, HTML code or what code do I use? and where do I place it. In the body of my signature or do I upload it somehow either way it's not turning out right. please help!
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Tamra- Beverly told me they are scheduling surgeries for October right now. So maybe you and I will make it to the October date and recover during holloween. Dang waht a time to be around so much darn candy. I'm giving out lil toys probably. taking myself to the wishing well b4 surgery. Need to avoid that temptation. About Bathroom issues. I was having that problem adn I up'd on water and started eating prunes..yeah prunes the stuff you grandma eats it helps. I get the prunes that come individually wrapped I think theyre called "Ones" anyway I pop them in the refrigerator get them real cold and they are not that bad. good luck with that. By the way - Hello ladies hope you had a great day today. I wont be on-line to much tonight It's my turn to take Tony (my son) to f-ball practice.
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Good morning ladies. Well I ended up having a good dinner last night, thanks to all your suggestions. I had garbanzo beans sauteed (no butter) in pam spray with onions, cilantro, fresh oregano and crushed tomatoes. That was yummy! and I had carrots. Hummus is very yummy I actually bought a box of I think was 8- 2 oz single servings at costco for like $5 I would eat one for snack everyday with carrots or celery, very tasty. well I am off to grocery shop need some green vegetables. type at you ladie in a bit. And thanks for adding me to Facebook. I need to post more pics.
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Riley you are funny girlie..are those good. I am only taking one a day centram chewables do I need more? well ladies it's 8:25 gotta go set the table my guys are home and hungry type at ya tomorrow morning have a pleasant night and keep up the great work. lots of blessings!! g-night
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ohh I love beans especially rosarita! but I think I only have traditional..oh wait I made fresh beans yesterday. that's what I'll eat tomorrow. I'm sipping on my protien shake now and leaving some so that I can still sit with the guys at dinner. thanks Heather!
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oh and who is on facebook? I have a facebook, still new so not sure how to search.
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Kaiser Richmond Pre-op
I have a can of garbanzo beans and mozerella. I'm afraid my picking will turn into digging, then getting a plate. cuase it looks darn good. But I stepped away from the food I'm waiting for them to gget back from football practice. I think I also want to avoid diner cause we have been eating so late now that they get back after 8:30. Yeas Riley my husband said get the job first dont give them a reason to ask someone else for the job. Too much competition out there right now. I will let them know once a job offer comes my way. I am praying for this opportunity. Please say a little prayer tonight for me, I figure he'll answer one them.
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You ladies rock!! I know I can always count on all of you to make sense of what I stress about. Good idea on being up front about it I just hope they dont say "NEXT" Here is another delima; Tonights dinner, I have been so good today only thing is I didnt plan dinner and when I checked I was completely out of everything. So I ended up making the guys (hubby and son) a turkey mac skillet. I dunno I just made it up out of whatever I can find healthy which is not much. I am definatly not going to eat that becuase I am avoiding carbs. I might just have a protien shake instead. or fruit with lots of water. any suggestions. I have no veges I need to go shopping tomorrow. Bad planning!
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Kaiser Richmond Pre-op
Hi ladies! I totally regret missing Saturday. I had to take care of something here at home. Anyway looks like you all had a blast and you all look great! I know I will eventually meet all of you soon. I can tgo this saturday my son has his football jamboree in Stockton and he really wants me to go. I have a great concern..as I mentioned in the past I am currently unemployed and have been actively seeking employment I was wondering If I get a job in the next few weeks how am i going to have my lap-band surgery!! what was your recovery time. I was told that they are scheduling for October surgeries now. Should I let my employer know at the time of interview of my upcoming surgery? I cant pass up a job we are living off nickels and dimes here. need your advice on how I can handle this becuase I know it's important to have my surgery too. Hope you all have had a great day. Sorry I havent been on today my son is out of school (Elk Grove has tracks) so Ive been very busy with him.
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Kaiser Richmond Pre-op
Congrats!!! Riley.
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Kaiser Richmond Pre-op
Morning everyone, Tina- I am so glad that you are feeling better. You really gave me something to think about. I hope today is a good day for everyone. type at ya later. Off to workout.
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Kaiser Richmond Pre-op
Riley I can finally meet you too... yay me!!
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Kaiser Richmond Pre-op
Whew girls just got in a 2nd work out of the day. while the guys are watching the Raider game I got on my bike and worked it out to "Spill the Wine" (War) any 20 minutes!! and I did 20 minutes this morning. I had a great dinner too. Had Spaghetti squash and broccolli while the guys had wheat spaghetti and broccoli.
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Heather- you live in EG right? This is the thing..we only have one vehicle and my husband just told me that he would like to take our son to a movie or something. Do you mind if I bum a ride from you, I got you on gas. I can private message you with my address.
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Reggie- Yummo lady! that all sounds so good. please PM with any misc items that you might need and maybe forgot to get if you dont mind I'll bring something just dont know what. but I know one thing I'll be bringing, my appetite with that menu
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I just realized I havent signed on since Tuesday. Well yesterday I went adn weighed in adn I was 1.5 pounds off, so Beverly told me I can't make the appt with Liz yet. This is frustrating becuase when I think I met goal damn kaiser scales say different. Man I worked my butay off today..and am comtemplating on joining curved but i dunno yet. I have a very nice stationary bike that I got from costco and it works me out. but I figure if I switch it up I wont get so bored. Wish me luck guys I need to lose those few STUBBORN pounds. hey I have a freind who siad is on a waiting list through Richmond to get the lap band?? is there a waiting list? I wasnt sure what she was talking about.
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Rose- I am going to make it solo.
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Heather OMG!! I feel the same! about "more to love" those two chicks that were left behind are pathetic. Always crying what the heck!
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Jes add your surgery date on your signature..show it loud and proud gurl!!
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Kaiser Richmond Pre-op
Whew lots to catch up on!! sorry Ive been MIA for so long..you all been chitter chattering away. Tamra- congrats on your weight loss, see you'll get there. Jes and Candra or should I say Sassy September Bandster girls" you need to choose a name. I just randomly said that. Congratulations!!! I am sure you are all excited. Hopefully I can get on that party train! if not, October is the month!! Ive been good so far (no more beer or pizza) I was so down on myself for friday night but you all made me feel better. that's whi I like getting on this post. Can't wait for Saturday Reggie!! oh and I'm weighing in tomorrow wish me luck!
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Good Morning ladies- Jes Wow you are getting banded very soon I am sure. You meet with Liz to get that date on Monday, right? I was bad for last night we went out for pizza. I had 2 slices of veggie and 2 glasses of beer (blue moon) I am regretting it today. My stomach feels sour. I told my husband I can tbe doing that anymore. I eas doing so good. Maaaan! I am so mad at myself I need to work on that will-power Today and the rest of the week will be water water water and more water. I'm off to walk my dogs. WISH ME LUCK TODAY!! Reggie- your party is next week sorry I got it mixed up. Are you also going to the meeting at kaiser the following weekend?
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Kaiser Richmond Pre-op
I am so glad I found this site and met you all. I dont how anyone can do it without this group. Thank You ladies. I can't wait to meet all of you. Reggie-I am so bummed, I can't go tomorrow. My son has something going on and my husband just told me he was asked to work. So I am in charge of taking him. I told mu husband to make sure he is available next saturday because I plan to go to the Kaiser meeting. Does anyone know what time and where at Kaiser is it? and Who is all going? Hey just an idea we should make customized shirts to wear to the meeting or maybe even where the same color. Just a thought.
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Kaiser Richmond Pre-op
Nicole you and I both! I went to kaiser this morn to weigh in and EKG.and lab..did the EKG and weighed in but the scale at kaiser read I am 245!!! My scale is reading 241 my goal is 243. I am P...ED OFF! :scared2: I think I will wait to do labs on Wed then weigh in again. I am being extra good... b-fast- 2oz hummus and 6 multi-grain Water wafers lunch - 1/2 can Tuna (no dressing) on salad w/ balsamic vinegar dressing and water/lemon. dinner- I dunno yet. Help ladies need you your support right about now. :tt1:
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Kaiser Richmond Pre-op
Jes, Yes I am. It's been pretty hard but keeping it steady lost a few extra dont know how but I did. I plan to go to Kaiser tomorrow to do the lab stuff, log in weight and call Liz for an appointment with her.
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La Chica- Sounds like you are on the right track to success!! Good for you on dropping the dead weight sometimes that the hardest thing to drop LOL.