AngelaT

Dear Vegge, You know you made the right decision.... sometimes our friends, family, etc. will try to sabotage positive changes due to the insecurity they have. If they are also overweight, then that means that they will in their eyes be not good enough because You have lost weight, they might also be afraid you will change, there might be a little envy also. Just because they are family, does not mean they are above it all... Family can also be anvious of other family.... Perhaps you can print out a study for them... make sure it is from a prestigious school or research company. Also show them some of the before and after pics on this board. Good luck! WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

Penni, how awesome!! I saw her last night on Leno...she is soooo sweet and funny too! Thanks for posting the pics. Did they move you to a nice hotel for a while? I like the kitchen window both ways....I think they would leave those pieces and you can alternate :cool: Have fun!

Good luck and great about your weight loss! JDru-I am glad you will be part of both groups! Karen-I think the list is a great idea... I guess you can just sort through the posts to get the dates...got time?:girl_hug:

Hi...there are some new Nov. bandsters going to the one i started asking for Nov. bandsters....I guided them here... so welcome ahead of time!

Hi everyone! Please go to the November Bandsters thread. We will answer you questions there!:girl_hug:

Yes, almond milk is VERy good for you! Low fat, and what it does have it is heart healthy fat; high protein and low calorie 40cals per 8 oz! :clap2: You can get it at Whole Foods or Trader Joe's in the same area as soy milk. Usually more health food oriented stores will carry it!

The sugar and artificial sweetner industry here has control.... that is why only a few of the studies show problems and those were probably sponsored by the sugar industry. of 900 only a few show problems? the others show cancer and tumor producing and they are still on the market! I ahve used it for over 6 years...no problems.

Welcome !!!!!!!!!!! WOW! from Australia :-)

Congratulations!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Take that aloe vera juice...it heals!!!!

Yes, I saw that...but there might some people who do not like cruises, but do enjoy the sea and island life. Also i saw that it is quite full and probably not easy to get on the cruise at this point...I was interested but saw there was little space. So far I have receives a couple of possible yes! Thanks!

P.S.-please look at my page it has a few photos.... www.myspace.com/atrumbauer

Hi Everyone! I am so excited about this trip! I will try to answer all your questions. We will be at one of the top reefs in the world! This will be my gift to me for losing weight! When....i was thinking beginning of May of 2007.... Possibly March if everyone prefers a bit early...but some spring brakes are in March and brings cost up. The cost will depend on how many people go, but roughly for 1 week at an excellent island resort with ALL meals included, double occupancy.... 7 night hotel accommodations Fish and coral under Water ID cards 2 snorkel trips daily by boat with guide in which we can see dolphins 1 dolphin encounter at the resort Reef ecology lecture and fish ID slide show Full American meal plan – 3 meals daily Daily dolphin presentations Welcome island cocktail and orientation Tropical picnic on Tabyana Beach Island Fiesta Night on the Key Horseback riding Kayaking and Canoeing Entrance to Roatan Museum Airport transfers and airline ticket reconfirmation And of course time to restore and heal... mini health lectures, discussions, games, and lots of fun!! All of this for about $1,750-$1,950! Does not include airfare Air fare is extra from Houston on Continental, but I can try to get a group discount when I have enough people that sign up. The airfare now is in the $380 area, but don't know what it will be for 2007. We will need to have a deposit ready for the resort by the end of December or maybe January...they sell out quickly. It is really one of the best experiences you will ever have!:smilingface (52): What a great gift to yourself for such hard work losing weight with the help of the band! __________________

Well...I am a bit nervous, but I think that finally I will do well after the initial struggle. It will be difficult to be on liquids for so long.... but I will manage...I have a goal...I want to be at least 50lbs thinner by April 21, my son's wedding.

Good news! Stevia is NOT an artificial sweetener, it is a plant. The leaves are very sweet and a little goes a looooong way. It has a good effect on blood sugar instead of bad,,,therefore no insulin excess. It stabilizes blood sugar so well that in other countries stevia is used to help diabetic patients control diabetes. So go for it! enjoy! Nothing negative about stevia :-):clap2:

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here it is! chocolate unsweetened almond milk or soy milk(better for you than regular milk and less carbs) (40 cals per 8oz) about 12oz so you can save a bit for later 1 banana 1 tablespoon of almond butter a few drops or a small envelope of Stevia a natural sweetner As a last resort use Splenda just a few pieces of crushed ice Chocolate Protein powder blend all together...enjoy! :hungry: you can freeze left over in ice cube tray with toothpicks in each square and have popsicles later!

Yes, artificial sweetners do give gas...especially sorbitol and maltitol...but they are healthier than nutrasweet, sacharin or Splenda! The best sweetenr you can get, which is also a supplement is Stevia. You can find it at a healthfood store in drops or little packets. You canmake your own popsicles at home...yum. You can also cook with stevia. It is ALL natural. It also stabalizes blood sugar and helps lower high cholesterol.

kayaking is a good upper body work out....enjoy!

Vegge....congratulations on everything you are doing!!! Awesome! Your band date will be here soon, and then you can enjoy the new you!!! I ahve been overweight up and down for 25 years....eat healthy, but Large portions and a constant nibbler when I am nervous or depresessed. So the calories do add up even if it is just carrots and lettuce:eek: I am soooo happy the band will make me feel full :clap2: Have a great day!!!! On the smoking...did you get the patch? Good luck!!

Just wear a button front shirt...they can listen and poke gently under the shirt. They need to practice how to do assesments on shy patients also!

Yes...chocolate....but Karen, we can have chocolate smoothies!:hungry: yum, here is a ggod one...not for clear liquids, but..... -one banana -chocolate almond milk, or soy milk unsweetened -1 tablespoon almond butter -a few drops or sprinkles of Stevia a natural sweetner...no calories and good for you - blend it all together...yum! You can add vanilla or chocolate protein powder if you want. Drink half and save the rest for later....you can also freeze the left overs in ice cube trays with a toothpick in it and have popsicles!

Where do you live? I kayak sometimes...in Austin....

Hi...p[lease let other bandsters know about the trip... :-)

Welcome to all the new November Bandsters!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone go to the November board in the general board..... we have a big group...I started this one also but the other one has more people!