Positive people unite! This thread is being created for the sole use of positive people to give positive reinforcement to others in the group that we care about. We know that we may disagree on some issues but we will offer constructive criticism, objective suggestions, we will always give kind support even when delivering the occasional (but necessary) kick in the pants.

I just don't understand how people can willingly put themselves under the knife without taking the time to research exactly what they're doing!

If I read one more post from someone (not just the last one I responded to) who just had surgery 2-4 weeks ago and are complaining that their band doesn't work and they're regretting their decision and want the band out, my head is going to explode!

{rant concluded}

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Ok, so I said I wasn't going to change my ticker except on Mondays...and this weight may go back up...but check out the ticker! 221...woohoo!

I am so glad the scale is moving for you!! I had to quote you just to post the snoopy again

Christie--you and Steve--he may need counseling:)

Leigha--sorry about the spouse--is the band like a magnet that draws the stupid out of spouse's or drama to marriages?

Denise--sorry about the teeth--I am so fearful--I admit I miss my last dentist appoint. I know, I know, I am going!

Melody--go you--glad the scale was merciful after your scary episode! Btw, I'm with Elcee--if spaghetti squash is a sin, then I have a big room in hell for waiting for me for some of the stuff I ate.

Stacy--continue to hang in there

As for me, got a fill yesterday:) It was my last visit with my surgeon--the parting is bittersweet--The kicker is I had the best fill experience ever. You all know my port is flipped, so fills have been painful having to try access it and being stuck over 5 or 6 times. Well, wouldn't you know, my surgeon knew exactly where the port was--one tiny prick to numb me and bam--fill. No pain, or nothing! He said he was going to talk to the new surgeon well about my port--suggest he does fluoroscopy or port revision surgery since as he put "He will not be acquainted with your port as I am."

Last night...several drinks in but having a fabulous time! I had drinks bought for me, strange me dance with me, and was told by multiple men how gorgeous I am...Steve may be a pain in my butt sometimes but oh how I love him for this! I walked into my house at 5:59 this morning...we closed down 2 clubs...a first for me. Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Hey party girl...dare I ask why it looks as if you're putting your boots 'back' on in an elevator?

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Christie you look absolutly marvelous! All that talk about boots earlier in the week gave you the urge to go out and strutt your stuff in them? Ahem......5:59 a.m.

Yeah Christie. Way to keep the party jumping

Melody: had a crazy day. Yesterday sucked on a piece candy just to get nasty taste of mouth. I was on liquids. Well just as soon as I did that had to run to toilet and no not puke--the other end sorry TMI. Well today I got up to make some chilli for a luncheon later that day. I got so queasy and a little dizzy. I thought maybe since I have not been getting in a lot of calories, maybe I was just weak plus I had not eaten or drunk a shake? So I went and got a Dannon Greek yogurt. I ate it and a few more minutes later back in the bathroom followed by being cold and weak. Tried to eat a devil egg later--back to the bathroom. Finally tried the chili I had with ground chicken. Just about 1/3 of a cup. Finally it stayed in me! Was this dumping? The shakes I had been drinking had no sugar.

Aww Shad...hope you're doing better now! Here's what the Mayo Clinic says about dumping. It's not something I've ever had. On the first day of a rapid diet change, like going from a carb loaded diet to no carbs or vice verse, within hours I just get (warning TMI) explosive diarrhea and my body will clean itself out but none of the other side effects they talk about with dumping.

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It's a good thing I'm not letting the scale rule me. I woke up this morning feeling like I'd lost 10 pounds since yesterday...nope, gained 2 lbs. :crying:

That's ok. Unlike previous months, I can already see a difference. The pants I bought last winter *after* I'd lost 32 pounds, no longer fit! My belly is once more going down (yeah!)...although that means my boobs are too now that they don't have a little shelf to sit on.

Best of all my blood sugar levels are finally coming under control...and without medication! I'm still taking my morning Lantus, but the mealtime insulin is a thing of the past! Yeah baby!

I believe winter has finally decided to start heading this way. After a gorgeous week, it started to rain last night and it's still quite overcast and raining now...and quite chilly. Figures...we still had another day or two of cleaning out the pole barn. Oh well, at least it has a roof over it so we won't get wet.

Have a good one y'all!

Melody

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Hey! My feet were killing me, I'd been dancing for hours!!! It was simply a foot break...and oh man did I get heck for the red socks (they're really comfy with the boots!). Funny enough, I had a call at 5 this morning from a little 23 year old we met the night before...granted he was tanked but I now have message on my voice mail that I'm keeping forever and any time I feel bad about myself I can play it and think that out there somewhere is an adorable boy 14 years younger than me that has the hots for me....good for the ego! However, if he calls me again at 5 I will be killing him.

Shad, hope your tummy feels better, that totally sucks!

Melody, ain't it grand when you put something on and it just falls off? Love that feeling!

Christie...does that make you a 'cougar' with a boy toy? Not sure at what age a woman becomes a 'cougar' but in any case...you go girl!

Melody

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We went to my mother-in-law's this morning to see her off on her visit to another relative and she had a crockpot of Beef bourginon (sp?) smelling up her house along with fresh made rolls to take along.

Then we came home and my husband put on a pot of lentil soup, followed not too long after by the aroma of fresh rolls in the oven to take to work for 'Soup Monday'. As a result, I've been struggling with the desire to eat all day. After looking at my fitday journal, I've apparently lost since it's only 2:30 p.m. and I've eaten what I've allotted for my daily protein, fats and carb grams. I guess it's going to be herbal tea and broth this evening. I *will* make it through this day!!!!

Melody

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Christie - You go girl - you look amazing.

Nothing like a toy boy to boost the self esteem.

You know I think it is time they overhauled the marriage/polygamy laws. Currently they have it all wrong. There is no way 1 man can afford to keep even 1 woman in the way that she would like to be, they should change it so that a woman is allowed more than 1 husband. That way there would be 2 husbands salaries to spend on shoes, bags, holidays etc. I think 1 husband should be a hot toy boy - something nice to amuse you when you feel the need - doesn't have to have a brain, no conversation required! The second should be older , someone that you connect with on a cerebral level..................

OK it's not going to happen but it's nice to dream isn't it!

Shads glad you got your fill. Now I don't know how fluoro works as I have never had one but do they take an actual hard copy like with a normal x-ray? If they do then give it to your new surgeon and I am sure that it will help to locate the port quickly and easily.

Hope the upset stomach resolves itself soon.

Elfie you sound as though you are doing really well. Resisting all that temptation , I am proud of you. Keep it up and the scales will eventually have to concede defeat and start waving the white flag.

Leigha hope you are OK. Housecleaning doesn't sound like fun but think of all the calories you are expending! Are you getting a new tenant or are you moving?

I had a fairly busy weekend. Saturday i worked. I have an upside down life - didn't work all week but have to work on a saturday! It does have it's upsides though. Came home and hubby had cooked a delicious dinner. Beef strog in the slow cooker.He had also made dessert which I only had yesterday as I was too full. I know that I don't need all this sweet stuff but when he put so much effort into making it it's a bit hard to refuse.

Yesterday was monthly support group meeting. I love going to catch up with people and see how they are doing.

Today i am going to a class to finish the Christmas wall hanging i started last week. Should probably go and jump in the shower and get ready.

Keep up the good work everyone.