Turner24

Its getting hard to even find our thread on this site! I am sooo proud of all of the loss!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: My new fill is working well and I now need a kick in the butt to get back to exercise! I know that would kick start my loosing again.....but I hate it and I'm lazy:bored :kiss :notagree Avilla- we love you! hang in there:girl_hug: Tann- you should be sooooo proud of yourself!!!! :first: Niceyrenee- I knew you would do it :horn: :banana :yo: Congrats! Teresita- Good to hear from you! We have missed you terribly! :wave: kareyquilts- Thanks for all your encouragement. You are doing great :clap2: See you all later! turner24

TANN-:juggle: :Banane48: YOU LOOK GREAT!! NICEYRENEE- YOU LOOK AMAZING TOO! :wow2: I AM SOOO JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ITS EASY TO FORGET HOW GOOD YOU LOOK UNTIL YOU LOOK BACK AT OLD PICTURES. I FEEL LIKE I STILL HAVE SO MUCH TO GO. BUT EVEN THE 2 SIZES I HAVE DROPPED DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. I AM NOT READY TO POST BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTO'S, BUT I WILL BE IN A FEW MONTHS!!!!! I AM CLOSE TO MY 1ST GOAL OF 50LBS LOST. :clap2: NICEYRENEE- I AM STILL PRAYING FOR YOU! :spider: ITS HORRIBLE TO THINK ABOUT, BUT EVEN IN DEATH WHEN YOU ARE THIS OBESE IT CAUSES PROBLEMS! I AM SO GLAD WE ALL DECIDED TO CHANGE OUR LIVES :becky: AVILLA- HOW ARE YOU DOING? DID YOUR HUSBAND FIND ANOTHER JOB? I KNOW FINANCIAL STRESS CAN BE OVERWHELMING!:phanvan HANG IN THERE! WELL, I GOT ANOTHER FILL LAST THURSDAY THANK GOD DUE TO IT'S THAT TOM:myscared: I THINK I COULD EAT ANYTHING THAT DOESN'T BITE BACK!:hungry: THANK GOD FOR THE BAND OR I WOULD EAT MORE THAN I ALREADY AM. I HAVE TO CONFESS I ATE A HUGE BOWL OF ICE CREAM LAST NIGHT WHILE I DID LAUNDRY :drum: I AM FEELING TOO SICK TODAY TO EAT ANYTHING :sick MAYBE IT WILL EVEN OUT. HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! ITS NICE OUTSIDE SO I WANT US ALL WALKING AROUND THE BLOCK TWICE TONIGHT.....NO EXCUSES AND NO HIDING BEHIND THE COUCH! :nono: LOVE YOU ALL! TURNER24 "PAM"

I WON A SHORT STORY CONTEST AND THEY PUBLISHED MY STORY FOR FREE :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE MY LAPBAND FAMILY BE THE FIRST TO ORDER AND READ IT! :waytogo: GO TO publishamerica.com AND IN THE SEARCH BOX TYPE IN "WINDS OF CHANGE" - MY BOOK SHOULD COME UP. IT IS CALLED THE WINDS OF CHANGE BY PAMELA TURNER PLEASE GIVE ME FEEDBACK! I KNOW I CAN COUNT ON ALL OF YOU FOR HONESTY. I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT:) THANKS! PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU ALL THINK :clap2: TURNER24

Sorry! I Meant To Address My Sympathy To Avilla- See Her Earlier Post!! We Love You And Support You Avilla! Turner24

Niceyrenee- That is just horrible! come here:huggie: I am sooo sorry!:cry Give your DH my sympathy too! Tann- I truley understand your pain! :hug: We too have had horrible financial problems of late. I'm sure your DH will find something soon!:ranger: Just keep looking!! Well I love my new doctor I found and went to for a fill on Thursday!:clap2: :cheer2: I am finally back on track w/the program and motivated again! I have lost 40lbs:guess since surgery. I think its slow but he thought it was right on track if I keep loosing. That made me feel a little better. Now that the weather is nice I can get out there and hoof it more!:waytogo: Well, better get back to work. Be sure to go to publishamerica.com and order my book " The Winds of Change". Love you all! Turner24 Pam

Niceyrenee- Thanks for the advice- I'll try a smaller fill:) . I go on Thursday afternoon. cdgmom- don't beat yourself up!:boxing: We all fight the carb monster :fencing:I have never heard of boiling eggs in a bag. Stupid question... do you crack them open?? Avilla- How are you doing? I haven't heard from you lately:clock: Hope you are well. Tann- Congrats on the loss:clap2: keep it up! Guess what:confused: I wrote a short story some time ago and entered it in a contest :usa: well guess what..... I WON :dance: :whoo: :banana :bounce: so they published it for free!!!!!!!! If you go to publishamerica.com and in the search area on the right hand side type in "winds of change" You can order my book!:clap2: You now know a real author- what do you all think about that!:thumb: Weird how things happen in life huh? It will be officially released in July- then it will be available on amazon and borders.com. I appreciate all feedback- good or bad :target: Well, I am off Thursday and Friday so I'll talk to you all on Monday! Keep up all the great work! Pam turner24

sorry it's been a while since my last post. I miss you guys! Well, the good news is my life seems to be settling down!:clap2: I found a dr. who will see me and do my fills even though he didn't put in the band:clap2: WHOO HOO!:biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: Maybe now I can start loosing again! :girl_hug: Hope everyone is great. I didn't really have time to read all the posts, but I will later:Banane37: . I have a question though:confused: How do you get meat down on the M/E with really good restriction? I am concerned if I get a fill it will be back to Soups and Protein shakes. I have to blend my meat now. Just curious! Love you all:huggie: Pam Turner24

Hi Everyone! Sorry I have been a little absent lately!:rolleyes I have been going thru hell in my life:tired . Things should hopefully settle down now. I need a break!:notagree I started the meat/egg again Monday: B: sf drink L: scrambled eggs w/cheese D: scrambles sausage and eggs w/red pepper spices:hungry: 80oz water B: sf drink L; tuna salad D: goetta w/cheese 80oz water B;sf drink L: hard boiled eggs d: ground beef w/A1 sauce 80oz water Congrats on the loss Avilla!:clap2: Denise- I know you will hit the 100lb mark- Great job:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :D Denise.......:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :D TAKE UP 3 PAGES GIRL!! YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: CONGRATULATIONS I'M TOTALLY GREEN WITH ENVY!:high5: :hail: :nod: :hug: TURNER24 PAM

THIS IS SOO WHERE I NEED TO BE! I WAS BANDED 10/30/06 AND HAVE ONLY LOST 39LBS AND 1 CLOTHING SIZE. WHICH WHEN YOU START AT 389 ISN'T SAYING MUCH. I TOO DEAL WITH PEOPLE WONDERING WHEN THE "MAGICAL WT LOSS" WILL START MELTING IT AWAY. I HAVE BEEN WONDERING IF I SHOULDN'T HAVE JUST DONE THE GBP SURGERY. I DIDN'T WANT THE RISKS, BUT IT'S GUARENTEED RESULTS. I HAVE HAD 3 FILLS AND 1UNFILL. I HAVEN'T WENT BACK TO MD CAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD IT. I OWE $600 TO THE DR OFFICE ALREADY. WE ARE HAVING TO FILE CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPSY D/T MY DH WAS OUT OF WORK FOR 12 WEEKS. I DOUBT THE MD WANTS TO SEE ME EVER AGAIN! I HAVE BEEN TOO EMBARRASED TO CALL AND SEE IF I COULD COME IN FOR A FILL. I AM NOT EVEN SURE THATS WHAT I NEED. I HAVE ENOUGH TROUBLE TOLERATING MEATS/PROTEIN. I KNOW I DON'T EXERCISE OR WATCH MY CALORIES CORRECTLY. I AM GOING TO JOIN CURVES ON MY WAY HOME. I AM TRULY INSPIRED BY HEARING STORIES FROM PEOPLE WHO I CAN ACTUALLY RELATE TO. TOGETHER WE WILL INSPIRE AND ACHIEVE!!! TURNER24 PAM

I am very frustrated too:mad: . I was banded 10/30/06 and have only lost about 39lbs. I have tried everything. The problem I have is the healthy food is impossible to tolerate(Meats,ect). If I am supposed to eat Protein I am not sure how to get it down. chips and ice cream go down fine, but I try to stay away. I get sick of Soups. I am confused. TOO Tight? Not tight enough? Who knows! I know I need to exercise more. Turner24

It's a beautiful day where I'm at too. But of course this is Sunny Florida Stop braggin Tann:rolleyes: I am watching it rain:rain: So shut up already Florida!!!!1:speechles LOL Guess what:confused: My DH went on M/E with me this week and he has lost 10lbs in 4 days:faint: I hate men and their metabolisms:mad2: Well, I have lost 3lbs. And I have been cheat free Unlike Mr. 10lbs who has sneaked this here and there:spy: Oh well!!!!!!!! Today has been a much better day Thank God:girl_hug: Keep up the good work everyone! Turner24

Hi all! Just checking in. The site looks weird now huh? Whats up w/that:confused: . I am back on track too:scared: started M/E today. Will need to do well this week. Very stressed in my life right now:target: feel like the whole world is falling apart around me:cry . Can you relate?:help: I am avoiding the scale d/t couldn't deal w/a gain at this point:cry I will weigh in on Monday. Congrats Tann:clap2: :clap2: Everyone keep up the good work! Turner24

Okay, I know you guys are the only one's in the world who would understand this!:phanvan I have to fly US airways for buisness Dec 10th and return Dec 15th. With all the news on charging for 2 seats for heavy passengers I am terrified! My company paid for the flight and I couldn't imagine the embarassment if they asked me to pay for 2 seats!! :confused: Has anyone flown lately? Any problems? Thanks for the help! Turner24

Hi All!:Banane01: Thanks for the smiley instructions...a whole new world of possibilities!:rolleyes I realize this may be TMI.. but I FINALLY started my period:horn: And was up running to the bathroom all night!:roll: but guess what?? Lost 8lbs this morning!! I hate that TOM:rolleyes:. I am seriously committed to behaving starting Monday:Banane26: Back to strict M/E for me! Hope everyone is having a good day. Its dreary here and COLD! I have to go fill up my water! You guys make me guilty!!:kiss Love you all:girl_hug: Turner24:Banane36: (I needed this guy Monday for my PMS post! LOL)

Teresita -5LBS!!!!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: WHOOO HOOO!! I am not good at smiley's so I couldn't find the one dancing. But he's dancing for you!! Tann- Thanks for the support. All of you! I haven't called yet because until we actually file (which will be in May) they don't get paid. I did call and pretend to be just asking. Its $190.00 cash for a fill. I will just have to be very good until then Niecyrenee- 100 lbs:faint: You should be walking on air!! And in 6months!! Okay- I start back on the m/e tomorrow!!!:clap2: :clap2: For ME- How do you do it?:omg: 4 boys:omg: ! I can't imagine. Please remember to take time for you too!! God knows you deserve it:p Get some sleep. I am tired just thinking about adding a child:notagree . I have 6yo twins a boy and girl; and a 10 yr old boy. I am officially stopping all whining just thinking about you:phanvan You are my hero:scared: . I can't wait untill the weather breaks. I have a horrible cold:sick . Its rainy and nasty and I wanted to stay in bed:notagree , but I can't afford to miss work(obviously), so here I am:tired . Avilla- R U still running around that back yard of yours? Did your son keep it up w/you? Post in and say hi:D Love you all so much:girl_hug: I wish we could all live close enough to go out together:p that would be so great:clap2: Gotta get back to work before I get caught:kiss Turner24

Niceyrenee- Nice to see you too! Congrats on the 3lbs:clap2: :clap2: . Forme- I also struggle daily w/wanting to eat the wrong foods. I have tried herbalife shakes, but I liked the GNC chocolate amplifier better also. Hang in there. I ate probably 10-12 of those little hershey's minatures last week at work!:tired I am back on track now though. Don't beat yourself up! :lost3lbs: Tann- You are a great inspiration! OK- get real time. I am so comfortable in here I feel like I can say anything. I :confused: all of you! So here's the thing. We are having some horrible financial issues after self-paying for my surgery and then my husband getting sick and having surgery. We have to file chap 13 bankrupsy. The problem is I owe $600.00 to my lap band surgeon's office. I need a fill and to go in for an appt, but I am ashamed. Do you think I need to find another doc who will do the fills? Most won't unless they put it into you. I am also embarassed only have lost about 40lbs since banded 10/30/2006:eek: . I am paying the bill back(that's what a chapter 13 is). What do you guys think? What would you do? Its funny, I wouldn't talk to my best friend about this, but I feel safe w/you guys. I couldn't do this without you all. I am hoping that when things get better financially I will stop all the eating. I know it is a huge part of it. I wish I could be one of those people who STOP eating when they are depressed:o Love you all! Turner24

Hi Everyone! I have been soo busy and gone much of the last few weeks! Easter sure is a hard time to watch the calories :hungry: . I hate PMS worse than holiday's though:rolleyes: . It also comes more often:mad: . I have gained almos 10lbs in 3 days. I know its water weight.... but it still drives my crazy!:bored Hope everyone is doing well. I will read back through what I have missed. See you soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

True Friendship....... None of that Sissy Crap Are you tired of those sissy "friendship" poems that always sound good, But never actually come close to reality? Well, here is a series of promises that actually speak of true friendship. You will see no cutesy little smiley faces on this card- Just the stone cold truth of our great friendship. 1. When you are sad -- I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad. 2. When you are blue -- I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you. 3. When you smile -- I will know you finally got laid. 4. When you are scared -- I will rag on you about it every chance I get. 5. When you are worried -- I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining. 6. When you are confused -- I will use little words. 7. When you are sick -- Stay the hell away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have. 8. When you fall -- I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass. 9. This is my oath.... I pledge it to the end. "Why?" you may ask; "because you are my friend". TURNER24 Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, But only you can feel the true warmth.

HI Y'all. Good to hear from you Teresita!!:welldoneclap: Nothing much to report today.........just sayin hi! I walked on the treadmil at lunch. I am doing ok today. I feel sexy in my size 28jeans:rolleyes: I know its still huge:rolleyes but its not size 32's which is what I was in the last time I bought them!:heh: I am trying to stay inspired! Talk to you all tomorrow!! Bye

AVILLA- COME HERE GIRLIE :bananapartyhat: :hititbanana: :bananajump: :Banane14: :Banane03: DON'T CRY! YOUR HARD WORK WILL PAY OFF! ARE YOU EATING ENOUGH?? I WAS TOO TIGHT AND DIDN'T LOOSE A LB UNTILL AN UNFILL AND I COULD EAT AGAIN. DR SAID MY BODY WENT INTO "STARVATION MODE" AND QUIT BURNING FAT. HANG IN THERE- WE ARE HERE WITH YA!:Banane21: I AM HAVING A BAD DAY. I ATE 2 MINI HERSHEY BARS AND DRANK A COKE. NOT EVEN A DIET ONE!! :Banane35: BUT IT STOPS HERE!:huytsao I JUST FILLED UP MY Water JUG AND WILL START DRINKING IMMEDIATELY! I AM HAVING TOMATO Soup FOR SUPPER- LOW CAL AND ONLY 2PTS ON WEIGHT WATCHERS! I DID GO TO THE GYM AND WORK OUT YESTERDAY. ALSO WALKED 2MILES W/DOG YESTERDAY EVENING. IT'S RAINY AND NASTY TODAY THOUGH! I WILL TRY AND HIT THE TREADMIL TONIGHT.:Banane10: BOOT CAMP IS OFFICIALLY ON! GOAL WT IN 2MONTHS=330 3/28 WT=352 4/2 4/9 4/16 4/23 4/3O LOVE YOU ALL:kiss2: TURNER24

Tann- You would be great!!!!!!!! I'm in! I am going to walk at lunch today. I can't do this without all of you!!:scalesno: I am sooo tired:notagree My husband snored all night long!:phanvan Love only goes so far when you get no sleep:huytsao Busy, Busy at work. Gotta go! Avilla- Keep running the yard girlie!:success1: I swear I am going to try that soon! Love you all!:bolt: Niceyrenee- Where R U??? All newbie's welcome Have a great day:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Okay, I know you guys will understand this. I had to get new jeans (I was putting it off hoping to of course loose more 1st) but; I ripped a hole in the only pair I had so.......... I had on size 32's. I bought size 28's:clap2: . I realize this is still huge:o , but I was actually excited. When I can get into a 26 I can buy clothes anywhere, not just at the "plus size" women's store!! That is my new goal for the summer. Only 2months to go!!!:omg: Turner24

Hi Guys! I went to my sister's house in Indianna over the weekend. Had a great time:) . Did go out to eat though and had 2 onion rings w/ranch sauce and a margarita:phanvan Thought I would have to pay this week...... but guess what! I lost 2lbs!!!:faint: I bought jeans yesterday- size 28. I know that's still huge, but its not 32's which is what I had on!!!!!!!! My 1st goal is to get into 26's. Then I can shop anywhere for clothes!!:clap2: I have got to get back exercising. It's going to be in the 70's this evening. I will walk the dog an extra block or two. Well, gotta act like I'm working:heh: See ya'll later! Turner24

Sarge- Start 378- today 352:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Great job everyone:) :clap2: :mad: :clap2: :kiss2: :kiss2: :kiss2: Turner24