Come join us. We are bandsters without a local support group, and we're going to meet, say hi, and chat about possibly starting our own group.

We are meeting this Wednesday December 13 at 6:30 PM at Humble City Cafe near the SE corner of the intersection of 1960 and 59, on Main Street.

Let me know if you're coming and I'll make a reservation in the name of Bandsters.

Salt. That's an interesting theory. Will be interested in what you find out.

I had a way bad day yesterday foodwise. I was a total pig! Ate food off and on all day...mostly high sugar stuff that went down with no problem. Cannot for the life of me figure out why! Just took a vacation from my new lifestyle. I guess the first indulgence triggeed a day's worth of bad behavior! Ah well...today is a new day.

I've got two thoughts for you. Words that helped me when I was down. Don't beat yourself up--we are human. And just set your "reset" button and you are back on track. When I started gaining those pounds when I was sick, I started feeding the depression and made it worse, that's what makes me think I need that regular meeting to boost me up when I'm down. I think I better get that going before I throw away the success I've gotten. That's just me.

I thought this article was interesting....especially about pouch volume over time and water loading techniques, etc. http://www.lighterforlife.com/PDF/dummies.pdf

Thanks Betsy, that was interesting.

Betsy, those rules sound more like Dr Spiegel's rules...Right? But that book is talking about real gastric bypass, I think, I need to re-read it. Can't wait to discuss this with everyone and how it relates to our pouch. I'm at 6 months out now, so I'm real interested in this.

Yes, I'm wondering how it might be different for lap band...but I doubt if it's much different.

I may or may not be there Monday. I woke up this morning with stuffy nose, sore throat, fever. I'm keeping a good thought that it will pass quickly. Definitely not going to the gem/jewelry show today!

Betsy, I'm so sorry you're feeling bad. Please don't do like me and wait too long to see the doc. I don't want you to go through that pneumonia thing--it's rough. This will sound silly but don't forget chicken soup:) It always makes me feel better. I'll bring you some from La Villa if you'll give me a call (I hope you still have my number) and give me directions to your place--their's is deliciosa (sp?).

Aw. That's very sweet. I don't want to breathe on you, though! I'm feeling to puny to go out, but not puny enough to stay in bed, so I'm slowly cleaning the house. That's my speed for the day.....

Hey Betsy, Hope you are feeling better:)

Thanks, Lana. I'm on the mend. Will see how today goes. I don't want to infect anyone, so at this point it's a toss up whether I'll be there tonight. I'm improving well. I think it has to do with finishing my taxes yesterday.

Hey girls, not going to be able to make this one. Somethings come up. Just wanted to let you know not to look for me.

Besty and Lana, we missed you two last night. Hope you are doing better.

Suzanne.

Thanks, Suzanne. Missed you guys too!

Rule #11: Never eat stringy cooked spinach when you are super restricted from illness, no matter how good it looks.

Anybody want to go to the Thai restaurant just past Walgreens in Atascocita...on the way to Summerwood. It's Nara Thai and it's my favorite restaurant. I love love love their Panang, but I understand if it's not everybody's taste.

I'll give it a try. Dick loves thai food. I don't know what's good, but you can guide us. Do you want to try it for our next meeting in 2 weeks?

I went for an emergency unfill on Monday. They had to take .5 out before the barium would go down. I was a mess, but its over now. I just can't believe I was so restricted that they had to take that much out.

Hope everyone is on the mend now.