MoniqueD

Hi All, I have a tiny, minute of time....I'm back from my 6-week follow-up appt with Dr Fisher...and I must say that some Dr's are trained in how to be ivasive..... My appt went overall, well. I have changed my ticker back because I weighed in at 206.4lbs....Down from 219.5lbs on the day of surgery. I am healing well and am not getting a fill until February...I have to keep loosing though. Dr Fisher said I should have good restriction now and that people always say they must not have restriction when they are not losing or feeling anything. When in fact, you must lose first in order to qualify for the fill...So, here we go....I have to lose this 6.4lbs by Dec. 10th...That's my own personal goal. I am going to Las Vegas and would love to go there in Onederland!!!! I have to go.... TTYL......

Good Morning Everyone! Jes~How are you girl? I hear you on the eating. My choices have not been good either. I ate Benihana's last night like a mad woman. I just could not stop eating my Filet Mignon and Lobster. Ask me what happened to my plan of getting a kids meal? Tamra~Are you there???? Do you want to go to Martinez's Saturday Zumba class at 10am??? You holding out on the "Chicken Place's" name???? ROTF LMAO :biggrin::biggrin: Riley~I need your energy and motivation Donna, Ashley, Liz, Heather, Nicolie, and anyone I may have missed....This is a brand new day....Let's do this!!!! I see Doctor Fisher TODAY!!!!!!:biggrin::eek::tongue2: OMG, Did i tell you all that I have gone up since last week's weighin at my OB appt???? Not much but still in the WRONG direction!!! I think I'm up 2lbs..... We shall see. Have a great, productive day....

Hello everyone! I just recieved my card in the mail. It comes from the lapband company. Someone did day you should have recieved a packet with a temporary card and some 7-digit number on it....however, i never recieved that. On the lapband site, they list a number if you do not have the number or access to your surgeon. That's what i did..... All you have to do is call 1-800-lap-band and press option #6. They will ask you a few questions regarding your surgery. You have to know what size/type of band you have. I.e. Lapband ap, your surgeons name, city, date of surgery, your address and a few other ???. They tell you it will take a few days, i think 5-7 or 7-10 days to recieve your card. Mine took 3 days to come. Be sure all the info on the card is correct when it arrives. I had to order mine twice. It had a max fill amount listed that was incorrect. Mine is a 10cc band and it said max 4cc. Good luck and please order your cards today.... 1-800-lap-band option#6 have a great, banded day!!!

Hey there people! I made it through the party and the slumber party! Whew! Wasn't bad. The kids had a great time. I was not inticed by the pizza. I did eat a tiny slice...Not the whole thing and 1/2 of a cupcake...Overall, my eating was good. I thought it would have been hard. It did help to have two of my pre-op friends there. We were able to keep each other in check. I am going to Benihana's tonight...That will be good. and I see Doc Fisher in the morning. I am going to select a new weigh-in outfit!!! I am going to scour the closet in a few minutes. Riley-girl you are my inspiration. It is a real downer to have to give up the clothes you really like. I have to keep that I am losing weight and I will be able to buy clothes in a short while. I am continuing to buy shirts and a few sweatsuits w/ elastic. I also just got a jacket in a large. It's a bit tight across the breast but I plan to fit it and did not want to buy it too big. I have given away all my 18's, many of my 16's I have washed in the hottest water my washer has. I have almost wanted to take a few to the cleaners for alterations....Not worth it though....I have to save my money and buy more...... Oh well!!!! Tamra-What's the name of the chicken place you keep talking about? Also, I have an all club membership. I can come to Martinez.....There's a Zumba class on next Saturday at 10am. I may be able to make it...How about you???/

Good Morning all! Tamra-You go girl....I am so very proud of you! Do you belong to 24 Hour??? We should meet and go to Zumba together. I think SunValley has a class on Tuesday night. Want to go??? Riley and Heather-you two are so very right. I DO NOT HAVE TO EAT THAT DANG PIZZA! I may have a tiny bit of salad and the toppings. Thanks for the suggestion Riley. I have to stay on track... I think I'm up 1lb since starting the Stage IV diet and I need to kick the scale in the other direction. Plus, I see Dr Fisher on Monday at 11:30AM...I have to do well this weekend. LapBand Card-well the new card came in 2 days...Record time. I am so happy. I will use it tomorrow night at Benihanas....I already have my meal planned. I'm getting the child's chicken plate...Very lean and will probably just eat the meat and broth.... Wish me luck...I plan to be at 205lbs by Monday Morning!!!!!! 205lbs and soon ONEDERLAND....HERE I COME!!! HAPPY SATURDAY....I AM ON A MISSION. MY BIG GIRL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY IS TODAY AT PUMP-IT-UP AND THEN SLUMBER PARTY WITH 7 SCREAMING 6 YEAR OLD.....AM I CRAZY!!!!!!:thumbup: LATER...................

Hey all! Wow you all have been busy! I had 3 damn pages to read...Now I'm too tired to reply....I'm here though! Maria-Take it easy. Hope you feel better. Riley-You promise me I'll lose after my first fill too???? Donna-Hi, Im good. I need to refocus though.... Okay, confession..... I was completely out of control today! I feel you Candra!!!! I need a swift kick in the a**! I had 2 Thanksgiving Celebrations and ate at both....We had a feast in the AM class and another in my PM class... I made okay choices...Just too much food. Then I came home and ate stuffed salmon from Costco, and a tiny bit of rice....I had some iced tea and barely any water today... I have to do better....Starting tomorrow....But wait...My baby's party is tomorrow...I know I have to have a slice of pizza...My husbands bday is Sunday....We're going to Benihana's I have to eat!!!! Ugh!!! Can I make some good choices??? I am planning to use my LapBand card on Sun at Benihana's and order a child's portion....I have to do better. I see Doc Fisher on Monday morning......Help me, pretty please!!!1

Maria~so glad to see you are doing well and made it on this side of the banding. I am the most recently banded on here. I must say, the port stopped hurting around week 3. It seemed like it hurt forever. It felt like it got worse before it got better. Although everyone here said it gets better everyday. You actually have the best theory...Take the meds every 3 hours and do not miss. There is a reason why they give us such a big bottle. I had to reorder more 2x...I was still in a great deal of pain. This may have been due to me having a hernia repair...But nevertheless, it hurt like heck.... At exactly 4w,2d...it does not hurt anymore...at all. Hang in there girl!!!!! You can do it....P.S. I was hungary on day 2 also.....

Good evening all1 I wanted to let you all know that I recieved my LapBand Patient Id Card today....Mind you, I ordered it on Sunday morning. It came in record time....3 days. You all should get one! Thanks Riley! I could not make it to the Richmond Support Group either. I am going to make a conscienous effort to make it to the next one on December 2nd. Jes-Work was WORK! It is really hard getting back into the swing of things...I am so used to an afternoon nap....I have to shake the sleepies off. Thanks for asking.... Liz-"if I could just boo boo!" Girl...you are a mess. I can tell I like/luv you already.....How is your week going???? Hi, everyone I missed....Too wiped out to individualize...I'll try harder tomorrow... Remember, "Tomorrow is a brand new day!" Nighty, nite!!!

Good evening all! I have to start over tomorrow. I think I ate too much.... and I ate 3 Pillsbury Chocolate chip cookies....hormone thingy..... Tomorrow is a brand new day...Toodles.... Riley-I sent you a PM about the LapBand Card. Talk to you soon. Let me know.

Hi, Jes, yes the world is so small. How do you know Jean? She is getting into gear to join us... Reggie-Yes, Dr Fisher is just real and will always keep it real with you....I kinda like the hard ball...Being too nice to me doesn't keep me accountable...Yell at my a**1 Maybe you'll scare me into losing some damn weight.....LOL. You can do it girl. I can't wait to meet you! Candra-I would love to get the Body Magic...However, I'm waiting until I get closer to goal. Also, I have 2 peps on standby...Bugging me to buy it from them. One friend and one cousin....What to do???? What to do??? I ordered my LapBand Card on Sunday morning over the phone. When they asked what size band I had I just said it's a 10cc band. They didn't ask what brand. I also ordered a Pedemeter. I took a pic of Donna's and of Riley's on Saturday. I bought it on EBay for $29.99. It is the one you can connect to your PC. It was a steal...It retails for $59.99. I did a search and kept looking for Buy-it-Now and free shipping....the only way to go! I am pretty savvy on EBay. I also always look at completed listings for what ever item I want and make sure I don't pay more than that! You can always get a good deal that way. Let me know if you need help.... Can't remember who else I was to address.... Oh, even though I am new here...I have to agree with Jes in that...I like having one place to look and one group no matter how large. The more the merrier! In my experience, there are times when people have lots to say and others when there's barely anything. Pre and Post op's can co-mingle. Just my .02 cents....... Do what you want..... I must admit....I ate well and on program up until dinner. I was so exhausted...I did not cook. I ate 3 hot wings from KFC and a mashed potato and gravy.....Oh well!!!! Back at it tomorrow. I also must confess, The Biggest Loser and you all saved me from the Pilsbury Cookies I was about to go make and finish off the evening with...Thanks for saving me!!! Reggie....tomorrow is a new day!!!

Hey there everybody!!!! Reggie~I believe it's me that continues to say, "Tomorrow is a new day!!!" We must believe it because, I just cant make today work!!! I'm a work in progress....It will happen one day! Maria~Lots of love tomorrow! You will be just fine! Update us as soon as you can!!! Candra-Sorry to hear about your car and the Bridezilla Experience!!!! Gurrrrrhhhh! Everyone I missed!!!! Hi, and let's lose some weight!!!! I am extremely tired....I need to win the dang lottery!!!! That way I can take me and my new body on a looooonnnnnggg! TRIP.... I believe the girdle contraption you all are referring to is called....Body Magic..... It usually retails for $150.00 somebody is trying to make some money off of you all. If you are truly interested....I have a girlfriend that sells them for $150. It will save you a little bit of money. Just let me know!!! Gotta go, later!!!!

Good Evening All, So, I made it through my first day back to work. It was a bit hard getting back into the swing of things. Everyone was happy to see less of me!!!! I am glad too! I think I will do better with staying on track while at work. I plan better and have my meals ready.... Today, I had: B-2 scrambles eggs, Lunch-1/2 cup White bean w/ bacon soup and 4 slices of turkey, super thin, dinner-grilled salmon and 2tbsp broccoli and 2 tbsp wild rice...The rice was the worst thing I had today.... I also had 1/2 cup iced coffee this morning. I almost forgot. I talked with Robin and had a pretty good conversation regarging the Stage IV diet that I start tomorrow....Opps! I started today....Hairloss, and lymph nodes....Long story! I hope all are well and I can not wait to meet more of the group. I may be able to attend the Richmond Wednesday Support Group. I am not sure.... I have to see if my husband can get the babies.... Almost forgot...Some how...I lost weight.... I didn't believe the scale the other day when it said 208.??? so I kept my ticker the same....However, I had an OB appt today and the Kaiser Permanente Scale said......206.8....So I'm going to roll with it....I have since changed my ticker....ONDERLAND..... HERE I COME!!!!!! My goal is to hit 200 and break it by NOVEMBER 30....Thanksgiving and all. I have to go catch the sand man....TTYL.............:w00t:

Liz and Canolie! Hey, I wonder why we are not in those 2 mile pics??? ROTF LMAO!

Hello All, Good Morning1 Riley-I called and ordered my ID Card this morning. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait until it comes. It will certainly help me when ordering smaller portions at restaurants and for emergencies.....

:tongue:Scare under the bridge....LOL! Hehehe!

Hello All, I just wante to say it was great meeting you all today. We had a nice time. I'm looking forward to the next meeting and seeing a little less you everyone!!! LOL..... Nighty, night.... I am going to look for that Pedometer... on EBay of course.

I can't wait to meet you all tomorrow.... Get a good nights rest, manana!!!

Hey everyone! I did really well today. I did not deviate to bad. B-2 scrambled eggs S-dry fried ribs from this hole in the wall Chinese place in Hilltop Mall in Richmond.... Opps! Wrong texture but...I can tolerate textures other than mushies... L-1/4 cup Clam chowder Soup D-1 turkey burger patty and a sprinkling of fresh cut french fries made my my honey..... Opps again. But not a regular portion S-just now...I got real hungary...I just ate 1/2 of a leftover turkey patty. I think that's good for me....I also e-mailed Dr. Fisher to ask him for a fill. I think I am healing well and getting really hungary...I feel no restriction. I have lost 10lbs and am ready for some more..... See you all on Saturday....I can't wait........ AudsMom-I love the holiday pics of you and your daughter. How sweet??? Shes a cutie. Hi all, looking to see who is online....Hi Jes, Lee, Tamra, roseyyyd1...... Nighty, night!!!

Pat~I know exactly how you feel. I have been there. We were having some issues at work that I am convinced caused some of my hair to fall out! Problems are getting solved now. Hang in there....it does get better. As for having second thoughts....I had second thoughts too. I started at 255lbs, lost a tiny bit....down to 242lbs...., got pregnant, had the baby, after the baby I got down to 238lbs or so....Then people and the negative talk started... "Why are you going to do that?", "Can't you just lose the weight by exercising and watching what you eat?", "Are you sure you want to have a plastic/port, etc... inside your body?"...And many more questions from both knowledgeable and not people.... I also had second thoughts and believed God was sending me a sign.... My original banding date was 9/30. Liz called me one day and had to reschedule it to 10/14! I was like, "Oh, shit! What if I gain weight???" Then the self-sabotaging behaviors started.... I started eating anything I wanted....Not overboard but nevertheless, I paid little attention to what I was eating. I felt like I could eat like my skinny friends!!!! Ironically, I continued to lose....Then Liz called me AGAIN!!!! AND RESCHEDULED ME AGAIN.... October 20th. I was able to keep this date and HERE I AM!!! I almost could not stand it! I tried to keep my decisions to myself for a long time...But we you get to know me....You will see, I can't hold Water....Especially when it's something I am passionate about. Anyway, I am truly happy that I did not listen to those individuals. I love my band and the restriction. I am losing weight and can now fit into regular sized clothes. I have not fit into REGULAR SIZED CLOTHES since college. Even then, I was an extra-large. I can fit into larges and OMG....I even purchased a MEDIUM SWEAT PANTS! I am still in shock...And to think I am going to get even smaller. On the day of my surgery, I weighed 219.5lbs. I just had an PCP appt on Monday and Kaiser's scale said I am 209.4lbs....I am looking forward to ONDERLAND!!!! Here I come!!! I CAN NOT WAIT TO MEET YOU AND THE REST OF THE CREW ON SATURDAY! KEEP THE FAITH, YOU CAN DO IT!

Hello Everyone! today is a brand new day! Let's go!!!!!

Good Morning everyone! Maria~congrats! 6 more days right! Riley~I think I need to enjoy one of those cocktails today! Candra~How are you girl! I can't wait to meet you. Jes~I need to get myself together and lose 5lbs this week. Can we do it? Everyone I missed~I can not wait to meet you all on Saturday. I know I am going to ask your name one million times. I'm kinda bad with names. I need an association....:tongue_smilie: I got weighed at my PCP appt yesterday and Kaiser scale said I am.....209.4! I want to lose that 9.4lbs by the end of the month...That means I have 2w,5d to lose it!!!! Can I do it??? Is this realistic???

Hello All, I am experiencing the same thing! I was banded on 10/20 and have since lost about 9lbs. I am now on mushies and am at a total stand still!!!!! Granted, I have been cheating a tiny bit and need to pull myself together. I am going to do better starting....NOW! I treat everyday as a new opportunity to do well and succeed with the band. I am going shopping today and always find new motivation in new clothes. I need to get one sweat/jogging suit that I can wear while losing weight and one good dress that doesn't look frumpy as I lose more weight!!!! Macy's is have a good sale. I will be back..... Great thread!!!! Keep the thoughts and motivation going.

Tory and BossLady~Thanks for the info. Please continue to spread positive words of encouragement~

Hi, I was banded on 10/20 the day before you. I have lost 8-9lbs but seem to be at a stand still. I keep hearing we should not expect or be disappointed if we do not lose weight initially. Instead, we should be focusing on following the eating plan and mild exercise. This is a lifestyle, lifetime change. I'm sure we both did not gain it overnight...I know I didn't and yet I still want it gone, like yesterday! Lots of luv and luck! KIT~~~~~

Megan~Thank you for the reply. I am trying to do right by my band and stick with the diet!!!! Some days are easy....some days are hard. I plan to lose 65/70lbs. I want to lose as much as possible by my birthday in May.