Well I left my house at 6:00 this morning to drive down to TJ to have some of my fill taken out. I've been miserable since having my FIRST fill 3 wks ago--5 months after being banded (& losing over 50). Dr O filled me to 2cc's and I ended up living on Soup, chips and ice cream every since because every solid (except chips of course) makes me choke and PB.

So Dr Martinez (who is the gosh darndest CUTEST DOCTOR IN THE WORLD) took me down to ONE CC this morning! Yikes! I was kinda hoping he'd just take me to 1.5... or even 1.3. I hope to heck I have SOME restriction. But, truth is... I do better with a little more self-control. I can be good inbetween the binging times if I put my mind to it. If the fill just keeps me from the big binges I think I'll be ok... as long as I get back to major exercise.

Anyway, I live in OC, CA and felt a little perturbed that I had to drive all the way down to TJ and was nervous about parking and taking a taxi at the border. Turns out, just like Michelle said, it was a PIECE OF CAKE (hmmm... did I say CAKE?) and I'm glad I did it because I feel easier about going back again sooner if there's a problem. I met the NICEST bandsters in the waiting room (none of them were YOU GUYS--I kept asking!). Did I ever feel like a schlub complaining to myself about having to drive 2.5 hours when one woman was there for a fill from FLORIDA and another from ALASKA!! Sheesh. I'm so damn lucky.

I wrote this in big letters on my bathroom mirror:

GRATITUDE--FEEL IT!

Just thought I'd share.

I'm a bit too tight too, but I'm not PBin every day, and I'm on solids foods. But I can only manage about 700 calories, solids, but it isn't enough.

I'll be getting some taken out when I got home No leak!

Kare, I'm done waiting. Let's hang out. What's going on in the OC in January?

Oh yeah! Come out to the OC in January. I've got your room all ready!

Michelle is about 20 minutes away from me, maybe between the two of us we could come up w/ a group for a Slumber party and you could write your trip off as a business expense!

Seriously, how about the 2nd or third weekend? I'm sure there are other SoCal bandsters who'd love to get together. I'd love to host. Whaddya think?

Kare, don't mess with me when it comes to throwing an OC Slumber Party! If you & Michelle can get 15 confirmed guests, color me there! Talk to Michelle then let me know. I'll bring Santa's Sled packed, so nobody will have to wait for orders! Either the 2nd or 3rd week in January are okay for now till my phone starts ringing this morning. The ONE thing I forgot is to buy a 2006 calendar insert for my date book, so last night several girls wanted to book parties so I'm running to Office Max in a bit. I can make a weekend out of it. Me, you & Michelle can hang out!

Hey Lisa!

I haven't forgotten about this. Holiday madness is upon me. December is definitely out. I'll talk to Michelle and see if we can set something up in January.

Didn't want you to think I'd forgotten you.

Yeah... like YOU are someone one could forget!

Ooh, count me in! I'm in SouthBay

Kare, I love Dr. M. too. Those eyes!

Glad your feeling better Kare. I would have been scared too driving there but then again I'm such a worry wort. I don't even like driving around town LOLOL !!!