I would like to hear from some Texarkana Bandsters about their experiences. re: doctors, pre and post surgery, and how things are going for them now. I am considering the lap band.

Well, I just posted and see that Dr. H happen to chime in and answered Lo2us question ! Thank you Dr. Hekier.

Now that it is lighter later, you MP bandsters may enjoy visiting the Texarkana meeting. It is usually a full house. I would love to see Lisa, and Susan. I may not recognize your skinny selves though!

I dont know if this really counts as a healthy snack but it does help me when i want to munch. The chesters puffed corn I heard about on here......but it has been hard to find ! I found the butter ones in walmart on the ark side yesterday, bought three bags of it. Sometimes albertson's has it. Has anyone seen it anywhere else? I am trying too... dont want to lose just 50 something and stop !

Support group - I attended one mt p group, I actually like it better because texarkana has TOOOOO many people in it. I just dont want to stay that late in mp to attend. Maybe we can come up with a better solution for everyone.

Thanks for information Dr. H.

I don't think I can make the drive to Texarkana for the support group and I understand about the low attendence. Gas is a big issue for me. So maybe if someone from that group can just post a little information for us here that would keep us in the know for anything that's new or old.:tongue:

Mrs. Betty, I like that protein drink that I bought from there.

Has anyone tried the 5-day pouch test? I found it a web site I heard about on the View. Living after weight loss surgery.com.

I'm with Glo. Gas prices are a big thing for me too. Maybe, we can find a solution to this soon. I guess I can understand why....it is a long way from Texarkana for a 1 hour session with 5 people. Maybe, we can find a leader and have Mrs. Betty or Jamie e-mail the "stuff" to them. Or maybe just e-mail the stuff directly to us..... just a thought. I haven't missed very many, but when I did, I REALLY missed them. Know what I mean? lol

Dr. Hekier, you are right..... there's much "worse" hobbies to have. lol Some of which, you can't do when it's raining!!! Man, I'm tired of rain. I thought I was going to go crazy yesterday. I had to stay in the house all day. I wanted to graze all day. And I did on some stuff that was fairly healthy. But I hate that.

Cravings..... I have them too. Sometimes, I just want a hamburger. That seems to be my craving. Can't eat the bread, the lettuce and stuff sometimes sticks, and I can't possibly eat a whole hamburger patty, so I don't know why I crave them other than the protein thing. Chocolate is a big thing for me too. It will go down too easy, way too easy. It's one of my monsters. Have yall tried strawberries? Fresh strawberries. I can't do them either. I don't think we are supposed to be eating them anyway. (seeds)

Well, I have rambled enough.... Yal stay in the box. Drink your water. (I'm having a problem with that water thing) Have a good day!

lisa

Edited April 5, 200818 yr by Lisa G.

Hey, Lisa, I'll eat the other half of your burger. It will go down good for me. LOL

I think today will be nice, Lisa, so you can get out.

I hope so, dh and the little boy are in a fishing tournament this morning. Little boy has ball practice this afternoon. I hope it's not gonna be windy.

As for the hamburger..... I haven't had a real, true to life hamburger since I got my band. A Randy's Burger sure sounds good!!!! mmmmmm

Yall have a good day!

ljg

Oh... and SugarB, you would NOT have a problem knowing who I was. Still not skinny.(according to my short body)

I'm kinda bummed out over the support group thing. I know there are people that have bands that need support. I just kinda like to go and see how everyone is progressing and visatate with everyone. (VIS-A-TATE is a east texas word. lol means to visit with people.) :tt1:

Gotta go. I'm wasting my morning!

lisa

Thanks Dr. H, I think the root of all my problems is too little protein. I do okay when I do take those supplement...but they sure get old after a while. I like the test tube thingy's too. I will do a shot of protein next time I feel chocolate calling to me.

oh lisa did you get out and enjoy the beautiful day???? i did lots of master gardener stuff today and yesterday and will tomorrow and inbetween i worked in my yard (it looks real good at this time just hoping and praying maggie won't unplant everything i planted) djh is running his legs off hipp hopping (we rent bounce houses for kids party) that said i am tired!!!!

This is just a suggestion, but maybe some of you guys could pile in the car together and split the gas for the trip to T-Town, if not every month, maybe every other month. Gas is certainly an issue. But that way, it wouldn't dig too deep into anybody's pocket. Hope you can work out something, I enjoy the meetings too. Hope I can make the next one. April 14th I believe. 2nd Mon.

I can't make meetings on second Mondays. I have commitee meetings at church that nite. This is not good.

Yes Susan, I enjoyed being outside all weekend! Spring is here and I love it! I hope Maggie doesn't get into the "unplanting" mode too. That sure would be a bad thing after working so hard to get it in the ground. That whole Master gardner thing sounds like fun.

Like I said before, I'm really bummed out over this no support group meeting thing. I feel like I've been abandoned. Nevermind.... I won't be negative today.

Yall have a good day, stay in the box, and drink your water.

lisa

lisa i'll hold your hand and help you through this just email me or call if you get all down and out!

Thanks, Susan!

ljg

Good morning everyone,

Today is a new day. Right, Lisa?

Well, I need to know if anyone remembers the pre-op diet? I remember the Day 1&2 - Slimfast for breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 3 - Slimfast for breakfast and lunch, dinner, a garden salad w/ fat-free dressing

Day 4 ???????

Day 5??????

I'm going to do it this week to see if I can lose a few pounds before my next fill (4/14).

I thought I had not lost nor gained, be it seems that I did gain about 3 pounds. So for myself, I'm going to try to lose it. Thanks!!!!!!!

I know Lisa, Stay in the box, but as pretty as it is today, everyone might want to go play in the sun. LOL

lisa i'll hold your hand and help you through this just email me or call if you get all down and out!

Susan, I need some hand holding, too. LOL:biggrin:

Lisa and LouAnn held my hand last week.:purplebananna: