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Night, night all!!! Jes-It was really good seeing you today...You look great!!! Manana ladies.....Remember, tomorrow is a brand new day!

beatriz-congrats on getting the fill. How many cc's did you have already in your band? Now I am really wondering what the criteria is for "earning" your fill. I had my surgery one week before you and he told me to make another appt at 12+...??? Go figure. Were you getting hungary??? Hit a platau??? I don't see him for another month and I have hit Bandster HEll!!! I need a fill so bad. I can eat anything and have still only lost 13lbs. I am stepping up my exercise amd trying hard to hit the 20lbs lost by Jan 18....

Ok so here is the short version!!!! I just jog/walked 2.5miles on my treadmill....It took 45 minutes and I burned 320calories....my pedometer said I did 5710 aerobic steps and 7310 so far for the day.....And the day isn't over...I will hit the 10,000 step mark today, for sure. Jes-Yes, I will be there at the jewelry party...and Yes, please no band talk... only a few know I have it...Just Jean and Gayle.... Unless we find a moment alone...LOL Riley, Nicolie and Candra....Ya'll better stop talking about my good Doctor...Fisher... LOL...Although he does look like a Who!!!! You guys are making my poor port hurt...I already made her happy and stiff by hitting the treadmill this morning...Now you are making me bust a gut laughing at Fisher. So far I have eaten well... B-grits w/ butter and 1/4 cup milk and coffee with 1tsp. sugar. I am preparing to eat 2 ribs for lunch and hopefully do not go overboard at the social gathering. I would love to get together with you all sometime over the next 2 weeks....I am off until Jan 4th...Let's make it happen... Gotta go....later.

Tamra~Yes, I should have brought my butt to the meeting!!! Instead, I ran errands....shopping while I can after work....And I stayed home and ate a whole dang garlic crab..Why didn't you call and harrass me and save me???? Congrats on the weightloss.... Tomorrow will be new day!!!.

Okay guys!!! I am so out of control....I need a real miracle. My eating is out of control. I have had See's Candy...Homemade chocolate chip cookies and a whole garlic crab tonight!!!! I need to detox...I still think I am unbanded...........Help!!!!

Maria-I don't know girl....Your food intake sounds little to me. I told you guys I can eat like an unbanded person....that's why I am not losing any weight....I have to get myself together and back on track...Today has been good though.... I just called Kaiser Richmond and spoke to Beverly. She looked me up and the computer said I need to have a class in January....The class is the 30 minute with that damn Robin and 30 minutes with Dr. Fisher. At least I don't have to wait until February. Unfortunately, the January calendar is not out. She told me to call back next week to see if it is out.... My friend just attened the late Nov orientation and was assigned to Dr Im. Who on here has that Dr???? Any tips for her??? She has lost 11lbs since orientation and was just told by Dr Im, yesterday to lose 17lbs...I guess her total is 27lbs..... Heather-That did the good Dr. say about your weight goal???? Did he change the amount of weight you have to lose???? Sorry if you already said. I've been away for a while. Hope your're having fun in Hawaii!!!

Hey everyone! Okay, so excuse me while I gain some accountablility.... B-1 scrambled egg and 1 grilled smoked sausage, opps...and some Simply Lemonade L- 1-6oz chicken breast, grilled on the Foreman Grill, 1 cup green tea with 2 tea spoons sugar... Okay, so it's not great but it's a start in the right direction...I am at a complete stand still....I have not lost any weight in weeks and I think I have gained and lost the same damn 2 lbs..... I am getting ready to call and schedule my appt with the good Dr. I hope I can fanagle my way into a fill...... Hope all are well... Tamra, I want to call you....Or you should call me....What's up???

Jes-Hey there lady! I'm here. I was trying to catch up with you gals....I give up! Too many pages to read... You all have forgotten about me...Vegas was great...Lost my damn money though! I did some shopping and made up for it on the house though! I may see you next Sunday. Not sure if I am coming. I also am trying to come to the Wed Richmond meeting. I need that reality check. My eating is totally out of control....It's as if I am not banded. Everyone-Hello!!! I miss you all. I have to go tend to a crying baby....I'll be back!

Hey Jes, girl...I'm so hungary I could eat a bear!!!! I have been totally out of control. I inhaled an entire garlic crab Saturday night and some garlic shrimp fried rice... I need to re-focus... So much for me losing the 6lbs by my Vegas trip... Oh, it's Thursday. So it's too damn late... Oh, well. I will have a great time with the hubby. It's been a long time since we have gone out of town together.... without the babies... I will re-focus when I get back. I will not go overboard though. I will be happy with maintaining. Even through the holidays. Did you call to schedule your appt? Did they schedule it? or Did you just get an appt card in the mail? Dr Fisher told me to come back in 8-10 weeks (from Nov 23). He also said the calendar did not go out that far... I doubled checked before I left and he was right. I would love to get the fill on Jan 18th, Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday because the holidays will be officially over and because I am off... So much for my thought process...

Hello Everyone! Jes-I am so glad to see you got your fill...Did it hurt??? Was the area completely numb? Pat-I love Christmas and the decorations too! I am going to have to love the decorations more this year because we don't have money to buy the presents... Maria-Mexican Soup sounds good to me....Especially in this weather... Liz-I'm glad you surrounded yourself with love. Kids have a way of doing that to you. Pam-I'm so sorry you are ill...Try to stay in. The cold snap may make it worse if you go out... Tina-Wow, 7 miles!!! How old is your daughter? Question? How long after getting banded did you get your first fill??? I ask because Jes, you are 1 month ahead of me and just recieved your fill. Dr Fisher told me to make my appt for the beginning of February...Why do I have to wait so long? Do you all think I should double check with him? Or do you think I could just make my appt on my own in Jan and act like I forgot what he told me??? I do want to get through the holidays and have my fill around the 2nd week in January not February!!!

Good Morning all! I am so out of control....I have no restriction... I won't even tell you about yesterday...It's gone and today is a brand new day!!!! I'm resetting the clock and starting over... Tamra-don't give up girl...It took me 3 years! Yes, that's right...3 long years....I also had a baby in between this processs.... I'll share my story with you later... I said this to say that...Yes, it does take time....The weight is not going to just fall off. It took some time for you to gain it and may take twice as long to lose it!!! We are all here for you, girl... call me when you can.

Hi ladies, Real quick! Liz, I don't know what you're talking about...You'll be the only chick in the overalls....I on the other hand...will be wearing hott shorts or a super dress. No overalls for me... LOL!!! I do dig the compound tho' maybe we will save some damn money. Tina-congrats on the fill. See, you didn't need to cancel the appt. So how much do they typically want you to lose to "qualify" for your fill???? That is, since we have to "earn" it??? Ha ha! Tamra, unfortunately, I will not be able to go in the am....I have my step-daugher plus my 2 babies this weekend.... We will get together real soon.... I am trying to get to the Dec 16 meeting in Richmond....Anyone interested???/

P.S.~Riley, give me a couple of jello shots!!! LOL

Hi Everyone! I hope all are well... I too struggle with the same 2-3lbs for the last 2 weeks. I need a fill real bad... I have to make it throught the holidays on my own...because I do not see Dr Fisher until Feb. Happy Birthday, Tamra!!!! I ate to celebrate your birthday too...I didn't have a chocolate cupcake....Like Jes, just 2 Jolly Rancher Stix...@70 Cals each!!!! Ugh....I'm hooked!!! I plan to do better tomorrow...because.... Tomorrow is a brand new day!!!

OMG! :w00t: I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. I HAVE THE SAME EXACT PAIN IN THE UPPER PART OF MY BACK. IT OCCURS AFTER EATING TOO MUCH.....I THINK RESTRICTION MANIFEST DIFFERENTLY IN EVERYONE AND THIS MAY BE OURS....I MENTIONED THIS TO MY SURGEON AND HE SAID THE SAME THING....WE NEED TO EAT LESS. EVEN WITH YOU ONLY EATING A FEW BITES, THAT TOO MAY BE TOO MUCH....I ON THE OTHER HAND....APPARENTLY HAVE EYES BIGGER THAN MY STOMACH AND DO NOT KNOW WHEN TO QUIT!!! I JUST ATE WAY TOO MUCH...CUZ I'M HUNGARY AND I HAVE THE FEELING NOW. THE ONLY THINGS THAT HELP ARE GULPING SUPER HOT Water WITH A TINY BIT OF meat TENDERIZOR OR WALKING...AND WHO WANTS TO DO THAT AFTER A MEAL????

Hello All! I have been reading but unable to chime in because I am exausted. Tina-Hang in there! Hopefully, you avoid the layoff list. Tamra-Happy Birthday and have you heard from "The Doc"? Jes and Candra-I am in Bandster Hell too. I can eat just as much as before. I think I did well today....So far.... I have to go...My eyes are burning and just won't stay open...I'll be back tomorrow... P.S.~Dr. Fisher told me I have to lose before getting my 1st fill too! What's with that??? I feel like I have stalled too. I have lost 13lbs...I am happy...However, I need that dang fill to continue...He told me to make an appt in February....So, I have a long time to wait....The good thing is I will be able to eat during the holidays....The bad thing is I WILL BE ABLE TO EAT DURING THE HOLIDAYS!!!!!! I have to maintain and lose more before I see him....

Oh, yeah! I dare myself to eat 1/2 tp 3/4 cup at each meal... For the next meal, for the next 2 meals, heck for the DAY!!!!! Tomorrow, of course~!!!! ROTF LMAO! Seriously..... I do dare myself......

Heather, you go girl! Give me some of that motivation!!!!

Hello All, First let me start by chiming in on this here Robin thing! I can relate. Jes is right! She basically tells everyone the same thing. No, she is not a Medical Doctor...Although she acts as such! There have been a few times I almost gave her a few choice word... Remember, I have been going through this process since 2006 and had to drop-out due to my pregnancy...Anyway, she rubbed me the wrong way at my re-certification orientation and I almost let her have it!!!! I decided that was not the Christian-ly way to act and not the way I wanted to be remembered.....Especially since she has some clout in the department.... With that said... I just know how and how much to deal with her... I really don't care for her attitude... I will leave it at that for now.... Ask me more when we meet in person.... Who know if anyone from Kaiser see's this site????? Jes-Girl, I'm with you! I can eat just as much as when there was no band... I sometimes feel like it's not there.... There is no was 1/2 to 3/4 cup is going to fill me up!!!! Maria-I lost 13lbs and seem to be at a stand still... I am 7 weeks post-op! I have to admit...I could stand to do better with my exercise....Tomorrow is a brand new day. Meeting yesterday~Donna, Liz, Heather, Canolie, Pat, and anybody I missed.....I am so sad I missed it! You all look so good! I can't believe I missed a photo op!!! I will try to make it next time...Maybe Tamra and I and I forgot who it was that lives in Antioch, can ride together....I'm willing to drive :confused: I am now starting to fit into some of my 14's...No where near a 12!!! I am happy though...I haven't been this close to Onederland in almost 8 years..... It feels great... Jes-we can do it....I need to lose 7lbs by 12/10...I can do it if I totally went back to the liquid diet....Not!!!! I only have 11 days to make something happen.... Candra-I hate that I missed you in that tight ass Body Magic Contraption!!! LOL... I do want one tho. Maybe it will make my butt look bigger Banded Pros-when did you get your 1st fill??? I don't see Doc Fisher until the first/second week in February... I my blossom by then....I can still eat..... I feel no restriction...Even then, he wants me to keep losing and did not sound like it was a gurantee that I was going to get a fill...Hopefully the girl, Robin isn't pulling the strings on Doc Fisher and my fill......Ugh! That would be just awful..... I think I have said enough!!! I need to go put some laundry away....I'll be back........................

Tamra~go get some Benefiber....Drink it up to 3x/day....this should help.

Hey All! Tamra-Anythings possible however, it's probably just water retention and salt retention from all the rich foods you have been eating. I doubt it if you've gained 9lbs in 3 days. I feel your pain. I have to get myself together and up my exercise/activity level. I still want us to meet and go to Zumba Saturday... I ate regular food today too! Enough is ENOUGH!!! Back on it tomorrow. Sorry, no time for personals tonight....I am wiped. I was out at 3:30am and back by 7am....then my 1 year old woke as soon as I closed my eyes....I did manage to get a nap in....But I am still so tired.... Gotta get my sleep tonight...We have 2 functions tomorrow. PS~I am proud of myself for refraining for buying any clothes today. I know I should not buy clothes however, they are so appealing to me....Especially at my new weight....I can't wait to lose more....My shopping is already out of control.....However! I work hard, I play hard and most importantly I AM ENJOYING LIFE!!!!!!! I AM TRULY BLESSED!!!!!

Hi all, I would say that I did pretty well today!!! I did not go overboard....My mom has taken the roll of Food Police! Ugh! Sometimes I wish others didn't know.... My mother-in-law doesn't know and i am glad.... I do need to get back on track tomorrow. I did have come rich, starchy foods that I rather not reveal.....Shhh... stuffing, mac and cheese.....mashed potatos. I did have turkey and ham...not bad at all. I felt the band towards the evening...The good thing is that we ate early, 3pm and I had plenty of time for the food to fully digest.... We even went to KMart when everyone left and I was able to walk a bit... Tomorrow is a brand new day..... We get to start all over!

briatian~did you feel anything??? Pain??? I had a hernia at the time of my band placement and my surgern repaired it... I am so sorry for you. I hope things go well. Like the pp said, sometimes the band will be okay with an unfill and time to heal...not sure about the hernia though. It may need to be repaired...Heck, while they are in there....You may as well get a new band. I don't know if they will still use the same band....How long ago did you have your band placed? How long did it take for you to lose the 100+ lbs????? Thats great!!! Keep us posted!!!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I am so very thankful to have met such a wonderful group of people... May we continue on this journey together, in happiness!!!!! I will not be attending this Saturday either. I wish I could be there. We have a birthday party at The Jungle followed by an adult b-day party at a friends house in the evening....So many social events to attend....all with enticing foods. Wish me luck...I will be sure to eat before... Riley-You are so very right about the Pre-Ops and Post-Ops staying together for the moral support, mis-hap explaining and overall lessons learned...That's one reason why I stopped being so indicisive about whether or not I should go through with the surgery and the main reason why I stopped being a lurker and joined the group....We all need the support!!!! Jes-How are you lady? I am getting motivated to go do my prep work too! I decided I'm cooking my sweet potato pies, dressing and candied yams tonight....Tomorrow, green beans, greens, mashed potatos, ham, and cornbread. My husband is on the smoked turkey right now.... My sister is the maccaroni and cheese and my mom the white beans.... My mother in law is on the cheesecake and banana pudding. I think I have made all hungary... I plan to lost 6.4lbs by Dec 10th...come on girl, we can do it!!!! Candra-I wish I could be there to meet you on Saturday and see you in your body magic...I am getting one too. Just trying to wait until I get closer to goal.....I have a friend that sells them and is willing to give me mine for $100.00.. Tamra-I need to try your chicken place. I also still want to go to Zumba on Saturday Morning if I can get myself together before these 2 parties. I am going to PM you my telephone number...I would love to talk to you....How old is your daughter and is that your only one???? Donna!-How are you lady???? I miss your spirit and am so thankful to have met you too. You are funny! Maria-Enjoy those mashed potatos, girl! I love Mimi's. I'm sure they will have at least 1 soup you will enjoy. Also, bring an applesause and ask them to warm it up..... Canolie-How are you and are you planning what you are eating tomorrow??? Liz-How is Zumba???? I did get my pedometer and have been logging my steps....It's kinda fun to see how much I'm walking everyday....You should get one. Pam-Hello, how are you? did I miss anyone??? Opps, hope all are well.... Gotta go plan a meal....and the order of things......:thumbup:

Riley-I am so very sorry for you loss. Keep the faith girl. You can do it. Thank you ladies for the positive words of encouragement! I really need it! I am so worried that I am eating too much and I have to start measuring my food again....Can't just eyeball it.... I have to prove to myself that I can do this!