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Try some pumkin soup, or gravy with a bit of mashed potatoes mixed in, or sweet potatoes doctored up with some milk and extra butter to make them slip right down. Im not saying to eat a bunch of this stuff, but just a little so that you don't feel you are totally going without. Good luck on your journey.

Im losing two lbs per week!! I attribute it to being back at work and running around all the time. YES!

Im losing two lbs per week!! I attribute it to being back at work and running around all the time. YES!

I've been reading and following this thread for quite awhile now and I think he is just grasping for straws trying to make you feel guilty for reaching out for emotional support. I think this thread is testement to the emotional turmoil / torture he is putting you through. He's just mad that you have such a good support system of educated and informed and caring girlfriends to talk to. Stop being ashamed of anything you do when you are just trying to do the best you can for your children and for your own emotional health and well being. Don't let him shame you for one more second. Find your inner strenth and peace and be strong in who you are and what you believe to be right and best for your kids. You will be ok, be brave, hang in there! Lean on your attorney to help you to navigate through the legal mumbo jumbo. Learn your rights and demand them to be respected.

I just simply say im eating less and exercising more. Its a boring answer that is true and noone really questions it any further. I didn't tell anyone except my DH and sister about my band, and I have a very close knit large family that do not know. My simple answer works for me, hope it might work for you too!!

Nice poem!

Hey Teresita Hope you get time to write whats on your mind. I always read your journal. Thanks for being an inspiration to me.

Ughh I hear a story like that Telly and im so glad noone but my sister and DH knows about my band. When ppl ask me what im doing to lose weight I just say "eating less, exercising more". Simple,quick answer and true.

I've read/heard about a lot of ppl having menstral issues while losing weight rapidly. Luckily/unluckily for me it hasn't been an issue because im not losing that fast. But from what I've heard, its due to increased hormones in your system that are released while your body is breaking down fat cells. Apparantly fat cells store energy and HORMONES lol. who knew?? Some ppl notice increased emotions (depression, crying, etc.) and some ppl notice increased cramps, heavier menstration, longer duration of bleeding etc. Im not a doctor so I don't know if this stuff is true, but its whats being said/written about on this board and others. Hope it helps. Congrats on the weight loss!!

This really feels like a milestone to me, 30 lbs seems huge! YES!

This really feels like a milestone to me, 30 lbs seems huge! YES!

LOL Teresita you are a card!!!

Well yes green, I agree that how the marriage functions is between the two that are in it. But when I say 'cheat' I mean it in the way that says one is doing things behind the others back.

Aww Stefanee, that PS sounds like a real D*CK head! lol. I had a similar situation with me pcp, who is a skinny scrawny woman, she dashed my hopes of being a normal wieght! I broke down one day and told her how unhappy I was about being over 200 lbs and only 5'2", she told me that she would prescribe some diet pills but not to expect to ever weigh less than 170. At 5'2, that is still obese. She just had so little faith in me. And she went on to say that I am healthy other than my wieght and she really didn't even want to give me diet pills, I should just try to eat better and exercise more, or accept myself the way I am. Its crazy how doctors can have such differant perspectives. The diet pills didn't do a thing for me. Finally about 3 years later after having my second child, I decided to get the lapband after doing a lot of research on my own. I didn't even discuss it with my pcp. I flew to TX and had the doctor I chose after much investigation and research put it in for me. He asked me what my goal was (in my head I was thinking 170 was the best I could do) I told him 150, he said that he felt my bone structure was small, and that 130 was a very reasonable goal for me!! It was one of the most profound statements he could have made to me. Anyways my point is, you could go to many differant doctors and they will all have a differant oppinion in regards to weight and health. At the end of the day you've gotta just take charge for yourself and pick a doc that you feel has the best grasp on whats best for YOU.

Ok well if gays are allowed to marry, and they cheat on each other is that ok then? I mean since its not a sacramental union? Whats your oppinion on this? Just curious. I just think that marriage is sacred wether its two women, two men, one of each... its a promise that should not be broken. I think the cheating spouse loses all credibility when they cheat. Regardless of the motives or circumstances, they owe it to their spouse to be honest and upfront and leave the marriage before they cheat.

YES! Another lb. bites the dust. I don't even feel like im trying, its just happening now. Im sure not all the lbs are going to go like this but I've gotta remember this for when it gets more difficult.

YES! Another lb. bites the dust. I don't even feel like im trying, its just happening now. Im sure not all the lbs are going to go like this but I've gotta remember this for when it gets more difficult.

I used Speigel, I am very happy with my choice. From all I've read though you can't go wrong with either of these guys, they are both very skilled surgeons. I liked Dr. Speigels bedside manner btw, some people don't get his personality, but to me he comes off as very smart. Good luck with whomever you choose! I'd recommend going to both seminars and then deciding. www.felixspiegelmd.com is Speigels website.

We have a drive through called Beyond Juice, they sell real fruit smoothies and excellent sandwiches. I usually pass on the smoothie because I feel like its too high calorie, but in a pinch id do one. But often times I'll order a sandwich and request it without the bread. Egg salad is my fav. They give you about a 3/4 cup of eggsalad, some lettuce, a few slices of tomato, some potato salad, and a pickle all for under 5 bucks. Yum.

Thats true, in my highschool, one kid stands out inparticular, he liked to wear womens skirts to school regularily. He had lots of friends in the drama (school plays) crowd. His name was Pat. It wasn't that big of an issue. And another kid stands out in my mind too, his name was Dan, and he was very good looking, and was openly gay, no big deal. I guess things have come a long way. I just couldn't relate to that movie one bit. It seemed wierd to me.

Hmm well it sounds like you might be vitamin/mineral deficient. Try taking a flinstones and a calcium daily, it might do wonders for you. I know if I don't take calcium my legs ACHE at night. I swear I can feel my body trying to suck the calcium out of my bones.

Hey carlene, I know that increased bruising can be due to iron deficiency. Do you take an iron supplement? I take a flinstones complete vitamin a day. Just a thought/suggestion. I hope thats all it is.

Oh and Carlene, I love the soprano's too, I really like the story line now that Tony is having a hard time cheating on his wife!! LOL just had to add that.

I dunno I just didn't like that movie?? I don't think im cold hearted or anything though. lol I just thought it was way over rated. I wasn't alive until nearly 3 decades after the 50's so maybe I just can't relate. I love the Ellen show, and Rosie is doing pretty good on the Veiw to me, so I don't think its the gay factor that bothered me about the movie.. I just thought it droned on and on, it seemed boring to me. I mean I just didn't get the differance between a man cheating on his wife with another man and a man cheating on his wife with another woman. Cheating is cheating to me.

Carlene, how do you see broke back mountain as a love story when you are vehimently opposed to cheating while married? Just curious. I read the other thread about your friend whose wife has the parkinsons disease. I would have approved of broke back mountain more if they hadn't had wives, that was the part that really bothered me.