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.

Cafe World? Sweet! Hit me up and add me :-)

Bobbie wallis

Thanks I can use the neighbors!!!!!

I swear this band is a pain in the a$$! Just when you think you got it figured out, it changes. I got a fill on March 22nd, did my 2 days liquid, 1 day mushie, start eating regular food and everything is fine, as a matter of fact I start thinking this fill really isn't helping but then for the last 3 days, everything I eat (except yogurt) makes me spit, not really stuck or slime just a lot of saliva. Last night my wise ass husband brings me a plate of dinner and a cup with a paper towel to spit in! (By the way, he might be a wise ass but he is sweet enough to cook dinner and bring me a plate while I relax.) So what about it has anyone else had this spit thing happening?

OK, Christie R - there are over 60 Christie Reids on FB ... I dont know which one u are! lol I'm on there as bobbie wallis.

shadest8 - i dont know your name on there either.. so both of you can add me, ok ? :-)

Betsy,

I read your post earlier today but could not log in and reply at work.

I am sending well wishes your way for both you and Mark. I know this will be a time full of stress, but I think you will keep a level head and deal with it. .... hugs

I don't expect you to respond to my posts because I know you have a "full plate" right now. Just make sure you check in from time to time so we all know how you are. On those days you have time and energy to post more, I will continue to enjoy your posts.

Crystl

Betsy-thoughts and prayers with you, crossed fingers and toes...you get it all.

Elfie-ewww, ewww, ewww, ewww....(and not about the asparagus)

Bobbie-Surprise! Multiple Bobbie Wallis' too...try this Welcome to Facebook | Facebook

hopefully this will narrow it down a bit for ya.

Windows open and just gorgeous outside. With the except of the tornado issue and mosquito problems spring time in Arkansas is amazing!

Hi Everyone!

Betsy, my prayers are with Mark and you and your family! Hope everything goes OK with the changing doses of medicine.

Illuminationlady, welcome home! Glad you had a great trip!

Leigha, your story of the empty cup just cracked me up, that is something my hubby would do, too. :frown:

Gosh, so many of you noticed my new pic! That was me in New Orleans with my ice cream strawberry daquiri...yum. The bloody mary belonged to DH, NOT me! hee hee!

I blame the lap band for the wrinkles around my eyes. As I deflated, the wrinkles became more prominent. Wonder if my insurance company would consider a face lift a reconstructive procedure? :smile2:

Crazy day today, many of you know I got new office cubicle furniture a month or so ago. Well some of the panels were damaged during shipping.

As I was preparing to facilitate a meeting, my cubicle mate announced that the company was coming in about an hour to replace the panel. THANKS A LOT! I had to clear my desk for them to come in and do the work. Sheesh. So, I went to the meeting not as prepared as I'd have liked.

Meanwhile my boss was in a different meeting, it did not go well for him, from what I hear, so he is still counting down the days (52 now). I used to facilitate those meetings (all the managers in the district I work for). A couple of years ago, the district manager decided they did not need facilitation and I stopped. Well, the other managers requested I be brought back in. I took it as a compliment to my facilitation skills.

Ok, I am off to post some before and after photos!!!

Cocoa, I too love the new Avatar pic and the cool before & after pics! You look so happy :frown:

Thanks Hummingbird!

Going through all the pics on disc to put them back on hubby's computer got me going.

The changes in my face really amaze me the most. That, and the fact that I blend into the crowd now! :frown:

Happy Thursday everyone!

I think I have made up my mind to ask for a tiny fill when I go to my Dr. in Denver on Friday. I have been so tight for months the thought of a fill didn't even enter my mind. This week I have been getting hungry between meals, so maybe it's time. My weightloss has slowed to a snail's pace too and I really don't want it to take a year to get rid of this last 34 lbs.

Good Morning everyone! I've been super busy. Becky, my 23 year old daughter was banded on Tues. without incident. She is home, here, recovering and I am the nurse...lol. She's doing great and we walked the neighborhood yesterday. But still haven't had time to catch up. I did read enough to know that Besty needs our prayers. I have been praying for her and Mark the whole time I was gone. Well wishes and hugs your way, Besty. Leigha, sometimes I, too, get a lot of saliva. For me, it's a sign I'm full. But it doesn't happen all the time. Maybe you're too tight. A slight unfill might do the trick. Sometimes a few drops can make the difference. I didn't lose any weight while I was gone but that's okay because I thought I would have gained. Ate too much good food and slider things. Back to business now. Have a really great day today. Back to nursing the sickly one here for me. Love to all, Dottie

Betsy, thinking of you and Mark.

IL, congrats to your daughter! She must love having your help and guidance!

I just found this picture of myself from one week before surgery. I used to groan at seeing pictures of myself, but now, I get so excited to find a fat picture because IT'S IN THE PAST! :-) Isn't it funny how your perspective changes? I love my fat pictures now! :thumbup:

Good afternoon everybody, Spring is here! How do I know? Because the pine trees are pollinating everything, I left my car parked for 3 days and here is what it looked like when I went to get in it last night.

But on a happier note here is my neighbors tulips, he has a huge display that he plants every year. Its just beautiful.

I think we are going to have my MIL and the kids at the house for Easter, it is forecast to be 81 and sunny so we are going to use the smoker to make some kind of BBQ we just have to decide what kind. The good news is it is going to rain tomorrow so that will wash most of the pollen away first.

My friend brought me some fresh eggs that his chickens laid. I am very excited about having fresh eggs instead of store bought.

Anyone have Easter plans?

T.G.I.F.!

Friday is here and I will drive to Denver to see the lapband doc after I take my grandson to school.

I wanted to take off a couple more pounds before today so that my weight at the Dr.'s office would be at least an even 80 lbs with clothes on. I stepped on the scale this morning and was up 1/2 a pound! Ugh, how the heck did that happen?! Oh well, such is life. The last time I was there I had lost 29 lbs, so all is good.

Leigha, my pines won't be pollinating for quite some time now, but when they do it is a big mess. My spring flowers aren't even thinking about sticking their little heads up yet. I will have spring flowers in the summer, but the blooms last a nice long time. love the tulip pics.

Betsy---I am saying prayers for you, Mark and the family. I will be thinking of you. Please post an update whenever you can. ((HUGS))

Dottie--Congrats on your daughter's successful banding. Wishing her a speedy recovery and wonderful road ahead with us bandsters! Glad you're back!

Leigha--love your Spring pics!!! So never had the spit thing! Weird! Your hubby sounds just like mine--a complete smart a$$ LOL Are you still having this issue?

HB-- Good luck with your appointment and getting another fill! I am exactly in the same boat. Have good restriction, but my meals are not lasting very long before I'm starving again, so I'm getting a fill on 4/22. Let us know how it goes!

Cocoa-- LOVE the new pic! Looking good, girl!!!

So, hit my Easter goal of 170 lbs! Woohooo! Pulled it out at the last second. So waiting for TOM to get here and I have never missed him so badly.....about 2 days late (blush). Please say prayers that the Easter bunny brings a tardy visitor because I am sooo not prepared for the alternative (didn't want to say anything yesterday due to April fool's). So that's my nail biter for the day. All of a sudden being hungry in between meals doesn't seem like my biggest issue LOL.... Fingers crossed, guys!

Good morning all! I have been pretty busy with my new properties for work, so I haven't had as much time to stop in. But, glancing over the posts, looks like everyone is doing pretty well!

I hit my April Fool's & Easter goal! I thought I had set it for 285, so I was totally stoked when the scale said 285 last night, but when I checked the spreadsheets, I had actually only set a goal for 289, but it's all good anyhoo!

I can't stand Jillian from Biggest Loser, but I came across this post in MyFitnessPal and it makes sense...I think this is actually what I did unintentionally!

Ask Jillian Michaels

Dealing With Weight-Loss Plateaus

Q: How can I bust through a weight-loss plateau? I've been working really hard and have been having success; however, the scale hasn't budged for the past two and a half weeks.

Jillian Michaels A:

Let me just tell you this, a weight-loss plateau is an integral part of weight loss. DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED! It is your body's way of protecting you for survival purposes. The weight-loss plateau occurs because your body thinks there is a famine and has slowed your metabolism in order to conserve calories. This will happen periodically throughout your weight-loss odyssey.

That said, a plateau will usually break on its own after about three weeks, but here are several ways to help get your metabolism back on track quickly!

Exercise Tips

1. Variety: Often we fall into an exercise routine — meaning that we do the same workout regimen for weeks at a time. Think of it like this: if you do 10 push-ups after not working out for months, you will be sore, but if you do 10 push-ups a day for 10 days in a row, you will no longer be sore. This is because your body adapts to your exercise program, and as it adapts, the workout becomes less challenging — and, unfortunately, less effective.

The solution is variety. You have to mix up your exercise routine in order to consistently shock your system. Here are a few different ways to mix up your workout:

1. Alternate the weight — one week lift heavy, and the next week lift light.

2. Change the number of repetitions. This usually goes hand in hand with the amount of weight you are lifting: one week heavy weights, low reps; the next week light weights, high reps.

3. Change the exercise: One week do a chest press, the next week a chest fly, and the next week push-ups.

2. Intensity: The best way to speed up your metabolism is to boost the intensity of your training. By picking up the intensity, you'll burn more calories, challenge your body, and literally force your metabolism to burn a little brighter because of all the energy your body needs to complete your exercise regimen.

Food Tips

1. Eat more: Ninety percent of the time plateaus are caused by your body's survival mechanism of protecting against famine, which is triggered by calorie reduction. The best way to fix this quickly is to give your body a little more food so it feels secure. Varying your calorie intake is my best advice for keeping your body from plateauing: For the next three days vary your calorie intake between 1,800 and 2,400 calories. I know this may sound crazy, but trust me...I know what I'm doing. Then, after three days, drop back down to the calorie allowance that I have set for you through this program.

2. Reduce your sodium and DRINK LOTS OF WATER: Keep your sodium under 1,500 mg a day at most for as long as you can manage. You can achieve this in part by cutting all processed food out of your diet for two weeks.

I promise you that if you follow these tips to the letter, your plateau will be shattered by the end of week 2!

Hope you all have a great day!!!