Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[deboregon 0]

Just a quick note to say hi to everybody. I've had my band 2 months now, and finally, after the 3rd fill, feel like it is working. JOY!

good for you, DG!!

Isn't our miss dee the BEST?

Beyond the best!

Yay!!! I'm so happy for you!!!

They say 3rd time is the charm. That's great and all, but I'm hoping 1st time is the charm. Flying to and from Denver gets rather pricey :tt1:

By the way, I have been reading so much in the November 2008 Bandsters forum, and I think every single person who has had their surgery in November was starving by Day 2-3. Is that usually the case with everyone? Or are they just suffering "head hunger"? I can't say that I've really felt the hunger yet, and I'm 6 days post-op. I feel bad reading all their posts about wanting to chew off their own arms. I just don't get it?! What kind of experience did you guys have with the hunger? Did it really come back that fast? Or are those people just thinking that they're hungry?

i never did feel "hungry"....only what one would feel when it was time for "fuel" (as Dr. K. would like us all to view food....good luck on that one! I still talk about it, think about it, cook great meals but only eat a bit).

[minidriver 0]

Mini-

So despite the crazy mother, I have decided to go to NC anyway...however, my sister and I have devised several plans to drive her crazy in return. And they are good....I can't wait.

I am going to the Ball still also, so I get to dress like a princess again. Yay!

And maybe, if I am REALLY lucky, I will be able to steal my sisters car for the day and go meet Jaime, because that would be the absolute BOMB!!!

SWEEEET!!!!! Oh, I'm really glad you're going. Just remember that you can't control your mom, but you can control your reaction to her. Don't let her ruin your good time. And make sure you take pics! And I really hope you get to see Jaime!!!

[jmegirl 2]

Mini-

So despite the crazy mother, I have decided to go to NC anyway...however, my sister and I have devised several plans to drive her crazy in return. And they are good....I can't wait.

I am going to the Ball still also, so I get to dress like a princess again. Yay!

And maybe, if I am REALLY lucky, I will be able to steal my sisters car for the day and go meet Jaime, because that would be the absolute BOMB!!!

YAY! I can't wait! I'll do my best to meet you, just give me details and hopefully I can leave work early and hit the road.

[munchkin392 1]

YAY! I can't wait! I'll do my best to meet you, just give me details and hopefully I can leave work early and hit the road.

That would rock! Is Goldsboro about halfway?

[jmegirl 2]

That would rock! Is Goldsboro about halfway?

I have no idea, haha. But we can check a map!

[munchkin392 1]

I have no idea, haha. But we can check a map!

Being the rocket scientist that I am....I did look on a map and it looked about halfway...but that is your neck of the woods so double check my map checking!!

[minidriver 0]

Being the rocket scientist that I am....I did look on a map and it looked about halfway...but that is your neck of the woods so double check my map checking!!

Whoa . . . that's pretty scientific of ya. Geez. :thumbup:

I'm bored.

[munchkin392 1]

Mini-I'm bored too. Getting antsy about leaving to see my sister.

Well all, I am writing comedian guy off-he is too cynical and sarcastic (and a little bitter). I figure I have had enough of that from the ex to last me a lifetime. And life is too short!!!

But....Starbucks guy has turned out to be really sweet. I kept kind of dismissing him because of comedian guy...and I shouldn't have. This weekend he made me homemade Soup one night and a delicious homemade zucchini/squash casserole and brought them to me to take to work for dinner when I stopped to get my iced tea before dinner. I thought that was pretty darn sweet and thoughtful...especially when I hadn't even gone out on a date with him yet. So I called him Monday to see if he wanted to do something. We went out for a few hours and I had a really good time!! And he liked my dogs!! Yippee! And better yet, my special needs dog Jake LOVED him...which tells me alot. And I mean he really loved him- was acting all spastic and goofy, which he never does, especially when there is someone he doesn't know around.

So basically Bob and I have decided I need at least three criteria to be met before dating someone:

1. Do they like Dave Matthews? (Comedian guy doesn't....it's blasphemous)

2. Does Jake like them? (Other than my ex he seems to have a pretty good nose for people)

3. And I am so tired I can't remember the third one...so it must not have been that important (as if Dave Matthews is, LOL)!

I cannot wait to see my sis-I am totally psyched. Although a bit angsty about leaving the pups for so long. But I know they will be in good hands with Bob. :thumbup:

[munchkin392 1]

Whoa . . . that's pretty scientific of ya. Geez. :thumbup:

I'm bored.

Yes Mini....every once in awhile out of my blondeness induced haze I have a rare moment of intelligence. :lol:

[jmegirl 2]

I'm so super proud of myself that I just had to share with you ladies.

Last night, my husband went to bed early (like 8:45p) because he had a really early day today. So I was up last night watching TV til midnight, and of course, I was bored. So I went into the kitchen, opened a package of cheddar grits, and began to make them. Then I realized, I'm not hungry. I had my dinner at 6p, and I am not hungry, and I don't need these grits. And I threw them away and got a glass of V8. I actually resisted food because I wasn't hungry! I can't believe it! I'm on my way to success!!!!

Before the band I'd have eaten something, anything, because I was bored and wanted something to do. NO MORE!!! :thumbup:

[Mal 0]

Munchkin~I hope you have a wonderful time with your sis and that would be fantastic if you met up with Jamie. What a great group of gals we have here! I can't wait to see pictures of you all dolled up again. Let's see, the last time I dressed up....wow, that was another lifetime! Now dressing up in costumes and such, we do that often! Disco parties, Monte Carlo nights, Luau's, but to actually dress up nice and look like a grown up...have fun, you will look amazing, you are beautiful!!

and your Starbucks guy sounds like a sweetheart, I wonder what number three was...LOL

Dee~you are MORE than the mama, you are the QUEEN! Thank you for all you do for us here.

Mini~When I read your post, I heard it in Palin's voice..."ya, geez"...teee heee

Denver~two months already? Keep up the good work! Our friend is scheduled to come home on Dec 5th, he has been doing some artwork, which is wonderful! He has moved over to a suite, very nice!

Marcy~what did you name the pup?...snickerdoodle smoochie poo?...LOL

Deb~how is Tucker doing these days?

Jamie~how are you healing?

Lap~I miss you! How's the baby doing?

I decided not to register for the Thanksgiving run. I have managed to come down with some crud and I haven't been able to workout since Saturday. That doesn't give me much time even if I were to feel better today (which I don't). I'm pretty bummed about it, but what can I do??? not to mention, I am eating terribly!

Hang in there ladies, it's Wednesday!

[lotzasunshine 2]

I'm so super proud of myself that I just had to share with you ladies.

Last night, my husband went to bed early (like 8:45p) because he had a really early day today. So I was up last night watching TV til midnight, and of course, I was bored. So I went into the kitchen, opened a package of cheddar grits, and began to make them. Then I realized, I'm not hungry. I had my dinner at 6p, and I am not hungry, and I don't need these grits. And I threw them away and got a glass of V8. I actually resisted food because I wasn't hungry! I can't believe it! I'm on my way to success!!!!

Before the band I'd have eaten something, anything, because I was bored and wanted something to do. NO MORE!!! :thumbup:

CONGRATZ!!! That is a big deal!! You are doing great if you are resisting food late at night!!! Good job!!

[lotzasunshine 2]

Mini-I'm bored too. Getting antsy about leaving to see my sister.

Well all, I am writing comedian guy off-he is too cynical and sarcastic (and a little bitter). I figure I have had enough of that from the ex to last me a lifetime. And life is too short!!!

But....Starbucks guy has turned out to be really sweet. I kept kind of dismissing him because of comedian guy...and I shouldn't have. This weekend he made me homemade Soup one night and a delicious homemade zucchini/squash casserole and brought them to me to take to work for dinner when I stopped to get my iced tea before dinner. I thought that was pretty darn sweet and thoughtful...especially when I hadn't even gone out on a date with him yet. So I called him Monday to see if he wanted to do something. We went out for a few hours and I had a really good time!! And he liked my dogs!! Yippee! And better yet, my special needs dog Jake LOVED him...which tells me alot. And I mean he really loved him- was acting all spastic and goofy, which he never does, especially when there is someone he doesn't know around.

So basically Bob and I have decided I need at least three criteria to be met before dating someone:

1. Do they like Dave Matthews? (Comedian guy doesn't....it's blasphemous)

2. Does Jake like them? (Other than my ex he seems to have a pretty good nose for people)

3. And I am so tired I can't remember the third one...so it must not have been that important (as if Dave Matthews is, LOL)!

I cannot wait to see my sis-I am totally psyched. Although a bit angsty about leaving the pups for so long. But I know they will be in good hands with Bob. :thumbup:

LOL!! I think those are great rules!! The starbucks guy sounds really nice though!

[jmegirl 2]

CONGRATZ!!! That is a big deal!! You are doing great if you are resisting food late at night!!! Good job!!

I just pray that this "not hungry" thing continues for at least another week or two. Chances are it won't, but I hope it does. If I'm hungry, it's going to be much harder to resist the grits!

[lotzasunshine 2]

I just pray that this "not hungry" thing continues for at least another week or two. Chances are it won't, but I hope it does. If I'm hungry, it's going to be much harder to resist the grits!

Yeah, enjoy it while it lasts, but then remember that if you start to gain a little it is ok. This is your healing month.