Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters

[TracyinKS 7]

Michelle: I KNOW what you mean.... we did not tell dbf's EX because the entire town they live in would know.......

[TerriDoodle 6]

Michelle - I feel for ya. I just don't understand why people can't respect others' privacy. That's just so rude. If you find that she has indeed shared it with others, you should confront her. Grrrrrrrrrr!!!

Jane - you are lucky that you were numbed first, because I have not been and those sticks hurt....A BUNCH! I would have cried "UNCLE" after about the 4th one, for sure. My first fill the NP got it right off the bat...it was over in 10 seconds. My second fill she had to poke me twice and kinda had to fish around. I dunno....maybe my port moved during those 3 weeks.

Shawna - Sorry, Honey What a terrible experience for your 1st fill! I'll pray you do better next time and that it was just a fluke. Did he say your port might be flipped or is that just your guess?

[TerriDoodle 6]

TracyTx - You absolutely just jump in here whenever you want!! We're so glad to have you! Just keep us up to date on what's going on with you...we're here for you, too! I"m so jealous that you've lost 24#!!! I've only lost 14 since surgery but I keep plugging away! I'm trying to do this without "dieting" per se....eating the foods I think are reasonable that I also enjoy. I don't eat a lot of junk food, never have, so that's not an issue....but I'm talking about things like Peanut Butter or full fat cottage cheese. I eat carbs but only complex ones and usually under 100/day. I hope you're feeling better tomorrow. I recently had to take a round of liquid antibiotics and that was the most horrible s*** I EVER tasted!!!!!!

[Tiggeriffic 0]

Terri - I asked him if it could be flipped...he said very unlikely..but possible. Hopefully not.

[TracyinKS 7]

TracyTX: JUMP JUMP JUMP! We welcome all new Violets.. we are at the begining of our journies and I for one plan to be HERE (on this thread) through the next 100 lbs and beyond... so settle in with us as we all loose our asses! LOL

Shawna& Jane: Those fills sounded HORRIBLE... YIKES

p.s. I couldn't take the horrendous pics in my sig anymore so I added the newest one. (I will replace it with my actual JUNE 1st pic next week)

I am paying today for my crappy eating yesterday.... oh and mental note:

NO MORE CHEESE!!!!!!! (need I say more)

[DynamoMini 1]

Tigeriffic - good luck. I too am bruised by my fill. It wasn't the fill, but the attempt to pull a pocket of Fluid out of my stomach. It had burst when the doc pulled the needle from the fill out. But all of the fluid had vacated my stomach so the syringe was pulling air - hence the bullseye bruise.

Hope all is well.

Hugs and happy Friday to all my Violet friends!

[chiefsfankatie 0]

Happy Friday Violets!!

I am not losing weight. I have lost 15 since surgery, but that was on my 1st fill day the 16th of this month. The fill didn't have much of an affect on my stomach just 1cc. I don't have a scale at my own house but have been using the one at work. It hasn't budged. Still resting at 15 lbs and I leave for vacation exactly one week from today. To say I am discouraged is an understatement. Had a bowl of oatmeal this morning and of course gulping down the Water (not at the same time NO!) I am going to have a protien bar for lunch and a lean cuisine at work for dinner. What is wrong with me. I am journaling my journey, I haven't had more that 1200 calories a day since the surgery. I just don't understand it. It has to get going sometime. Just finished TOM on Wednesday so maybe I am still holding Fluid? ??

Michelle-I hope all goes well with the neighbor gossip. My sister told everyone so I find that most people avoid talking to me about it at all costs. It's kindof funny, but they are probably looking at me saying "she doesn't look skinnier!".

Tracy- take care, those infections can be really bad, I am sending positive vibes your way.

Never give up the fight to better yourself!!!

[SchexyMomma 0]

HELLO VIOLETS!

TracyTX - congratulations on your 24 # loss! WOW. Please share with us what you are doing that is getting those results! Workin' out? No carbs? What's your secret??

TracyinKS - your pics are amazing!!! You must be feeling pretty good right about now! Also, how do I update the spreadsheet? I have a google account and I put in my numbers once, but now I cannot edit. Please help this computer challenged Violet!

MDRAI - I have only told my hubby. Not another living person. I am a very private person, and I just don't feel like I can handle people watching me and making comments on every success or failure with this journey. You may want to go back to this person and stress that it is private. Thank her in advance for keeping it that way.

To those who are filled or have a fill comin' up - I am so jealous! I feel like I could really use a fill now, but my doc wants me to wait 90 days from surgery (that's mid July people!) unless my losin' drops to less than a pound a week. I am losing more than that (2-3 per week now) but it's really getting to be too hard! thanks for letting me vent.

[kity 2]

Michelle~ Keep up your attitude! You've got amazing support behind you! We love you and can't wait for you to be "one of the cool kids!"

I remember sitting in preop talking to nurses, doctors, partner, etc. and thinking about my violet sistas...haha, funny, but true. In many ways your among friends that know you better than many loved ones!

We are off to Phoenix this weekend! It will be great to get away! I hope everyone has a safe, fun filled weekend. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!! Be careful and wear your seatbelts, (can't help it, I am an Italian woman)! I look forward to reading all the "catch ups" on my return.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

[TracyTX 0]

Terri-Luckily i was able to get a shot and the antibiotics are pills but i can break them in half!! Thanks for making me feel welcomed!!

TracyinKS-you cack me up and thanks for the welcome!

Schexy-I do not really have any secrets of losing what I have lost so far. I guess before I ate so many calories that now that I cut them inot a third of what they were, the weight is just coming off. I have not started exercising yet...I am WAY lazy! When the weight loss slows down, probably sooner than later, I will start walking...till then, I AIN"T:)

DH and I went to a chinese restaurant after I got out of the dr office. 2 things happened there that have never happened before. #1 I threw up in their bathroom...yuck (mental note: no General tso chicken for me)

#2..I left hungry.. LOL

Take care all!!

TracyTX

257/233/160

OOHOOH!! I almost forgot. The last time I ha been to my regular dr office In January, I weighed 269 and today it was 234 on their scales

woooohooooo!! So I definitely think that the 12 pound loss from then to my pre-band weight loss counts. So that is a grand total of 34 pounds. COOL:)

[TracyTX 0]

Thanks Katie...I am oing to take my sick rear end to bed right now

TracyTX

[TracyTX 0]

"oing to bed" ugh...GOING to bed...

[Ms Jen 1]

Happy Friday Violets!!

I am not losing weight. I have lost 15 since surgery, but that was on my 1st fill day the 16th of this month. The fill didn't have much of an affect on my stomach just 1cc. I don't have a scale at my own house but have been using the one at work. It hasn't budged. Still resting at 15 lbs and I leave for vacation exactly one week from today. To say I am discouraged is an understatement. Had a bowl of oatmeal this morning and of course gulping down the Water (not at the same time NO!) I am going to have a protien bar for lunch and a lean cuisine at work for dinner. What is wrong with me. I am journaling my journey, I haven't had more that 1200 calories a day since the surgery. I just don't understand it. It has to get going sometime. Just finished TOM on Wednesday so maybe I am still holding Fluid? ?? quote]

Are you getting all your Protein in?

[TracyinKS 7]

Schexy: to update the spread sheet you need to PM me your REAL email address so I can invite you to be a collaborator.........

[TerriDoodle 6]

TracyTx- you know to take it easy the next day or two, right? only mushies or fluids after a PB!

Pamela - I'm so jealous! I wish I were doing something fun this weekend! Well, I kinda did already....DH and I went to the spa this evening and I got a mani/pedi, while he got a foot massage (reflexology), facial and a chair massage! We decided we should make this a regular Friday night date once or twice a month -- it was fun! Especially 'cause HE PAID!!

TracyKS- I cannot believe how thin your face has gotten!!! You already look like a totally different person! ....and you are so beautiful! Your DBF is one lucky guy. Hope he knows it! What are ya'll doing this weekend?

I was a bad girl tonight. Went to the spa instead of the gym and missed a scheduled workout for the 1st time in 5 weeks. I am very naughty and I feel so guilty!!!! Yuck. Well, I have an appt with the trainer tomorrow morning so I'll tell him to crack the whip extra hard (NOT!). I'll have to make it up sometime.

Where's Laura? She hit the road too?