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I kept mine at around 1100. edie

I just used plain ol Carnation Instant Breakfast meals. They are just plain good. I still use them. edie

Jacob is the boss according to Ben. I think I have that right. Or Ben wants everyone to think Jacob is the boss. Ben wants to be in control . I love this show. edie

Dear It, You will feel in so in control after the surgery. You are taking a big step towards getting your act together with food. Best wishes, edie

Good thread. LOL. edie

At first I would slime when I ate too fast. On your weight loss, are you eating too little? edie

Welcome Janice, Ask away ! This is the site for answers. edie

Those last two pictures. WTF? Long live weirdness, edie

Dear Kim, Yes I remember thinking damn, I am eating like a lady now instead of a truckdriver. JUST a figure of speech . I felt like a petite eater. It feel powerful. There I was 250 lbs and using the word petite about myself. I started winning before my weight was even off. edie

You hang in there. All good things are worth waiting for. edie

Can you drink ok? If not call your doctor. edie

What a wonderful post kity. Made me feel sort of small. It made me think too. I needed that. Hear hear kity. edie

Try lap-band.com. You put your zip in for nearest . It is the site for the company that made my band. edie

Okay I have to admit it and I am ashamed. Maybe I was concentrating on how hot Sawyer was a little too much but.... explain the Dharma thingy to me? edie

Carlene, You have made my little 10 year old neighbor so happy. We are gonna make Kitty Litter Cake this Sat. For those who are interested cake picture is #873 on this thread and recipe is #876. edie

I was taking 12 pills and 2 shots. Now 1 pill a day for anxiety. 1 hormone pill first 12 days of month. I am so happy. edie

Please get yourself out of mom mode. After your surgery do NOT PUSH YOURSELF. While you cannot sleep get all your laundry done. Give yourself some rest days. I'm not a mom. I sure this will be hard to do. Will anybody keep your kids for at least 2 days after surgery. This is my advice to you. Give your body a chance to heal. I am self employed so I gave myself 7 days after surgery to rest up. I am childless too so all I did was the minimal . Duties you can't get out of or not if possible let your body heal. good luck, edie

I'm cheap. So I went into sharing right away. When I go out with friends I just let them order and pretend to want what they want. I won't eat that much so it doesn't really make a difference. I am out for the company not food. It took about 5 months before I made lunch dates. Right from the start with hubby we would get into situations that we had to eat out. After first meal I ordered for myself and I wasted it , we went into the "what are WE gonna eat " mode and just negotiate meals. We went to Texas Roadhouse the other night. He ordered the 16 oz cowbory cut steak (lol) and I ordered grilled shrimp as a side. I enjoyed bread,steak fry,steak and shrimp. It was a very good meal full of variety. Couldn't even try a dessert. My band is wonderful. edie

Follow the rules. I know this liquid period is so HARD. It will be so worth it. edie

Laurend, I guess this is where I should post this comment (don't attack me lol) but I like you because you are opinionated and outspoken. You're a firecracker Laurend. I just know you are gonna kick ass with your band. The voyeur in me can't wait for your band. Just think what your body will be like in 6 months! edie

Welcome to bandland! Your journey so far has been good. Best wishes and remember sip and eat slowly. edie

JP, You have reason to be excited. You are determined and you won't let these bumps in the road stop you. All good things are worth waiting for. I'm a glass half full person. Sometimes when things like this happen I think it is the universe testing you. Jp how bad do you want this? JP how willing are you to work with your band? JP do you want sodas or do you want to be a smaller person worse? During this waiting time , think about your future. Pre ipod days I would use my time while I was walking to think about my goals and what I would do to reach them. Best wishes, edie

Phil Specter. I want something interesting on Court TV while I do housework. I am sorry for the family of the women killed . edie

Six Feet Under ending was wonderful. It was such a funny show too. Black humour. It was sad to see it go too. Sometimes shows just want to end being on top. I'm looking foward to new season of Big Love starting. edie

I appreciate all the understanding and advice (keep my lip zipped) . Set an example. edie