June 2007 Bandsters

[nvalicia 0]

I wanted to let everyone know that I made my first major goal. As of this morning I have lost 100 pounds. These last two months have been hard for me and I am just so happy to be at this point now. Hopefully when I go to the doctor in February I can get a fill with no problems.

[Suzzzie. 3]

Stef - LAY OFF THE AMBIEN! Lol. Seriously, girl, be careful! You could get choked sleepeating...or maybe aspirate while PBing and you could seriously injure yourself or die. I'm worried for you. :party: I know, I'm a nurse and a worrywart, its a bad combo.

OK. So, my band is a fickle lil biotch. The other day I could eat pizza and about anything else I could shovel in. And the past couple days I get stuck easily... and today I slime on my Protein Shake this morning... at lunch I only ate about 4 small bites of veggie chili... and dinner was about 1/4 cup of left over Pasta from the other day - which I got stuck and slimed for about an hour on.

So here is my question, might be TMI, but I'll talk about anything...

I'm on my period. Would that affect my band at all? Maybe I should know this, but I have no clue. This is my first period in 18 months. (Yay PCOS!) So yeah, I'm wondering if you all notice restriction changes during your periods? Maybe I'm just grasping at straws here, Lol. I think I am going to still go to my fill appt on Monday afternoon... I'll get an 'official' weight and talk to the NP about this stuff. She'll be excited I'm menstrating anyway. She's not heard of anyone to not have a period for so long, and here I thought it was common for obese women to not menstrate, especially women with PCOS. ?? Not that I care, I'd prefer to never have a periord - ever ever ever again. Lol.

Oy.

[Suzzzie. 3]

I wanted to let everyone know that I made my first major goal. As of this morning I have lost 100 pounds. These last two months have been hard for me and I am just so happy to be at this point now. Hopefully when I go to the doctor in February I can get a fill with no problems.

Super Congrats!!! THats so amazing!!

I can't WAIT until I get to 100 gone!

[mjsafari 0]

Stef - NO MORE Ambien until you talk to your doctor! Suzzie is right - I would be very concerned about you aspirating while you are sleepeating and PBing.

LadyHR -thanks! I was so glad he didn't want to take everything out. Knock on wood I am still doing fine. I am sure you will get a TON of compliments at your meeting.

nvalicia - CONGRATS - it is a great accomplishment!

Suzzie - I totally can tell changes depending on where I am in my cycle. I don't think it is unusual at all for someone with PCOS to not have a period - I think I only had them because I was on the pill. The only thing that can really control PCOS is - losing weight, so I am afraid you may get them whether you want them or not!

[TexasFire 84]

Where do you find the Supreme Protein Bars? They sound too good not to try them!

Stef - Those Ambien episodes sound downright scary! Have you tried taking just half a dose to see if still works but you don't have sleepwalking/eating?

Marlena

Yeah the sleepwalking/sleepeating is freaking me out. Especially since I was attacked by my neighbor Tuesday night....I can't afford to sleepwalk out and his direction. (I TOLD y'all I've had a bad week...you just didn't know HOW bad. I NEED these Ambien right now.)

Here's a link to a list of places that carry the bar. Not to sound repetitive, but you must get the carb conscious one. If memory serves me well, the label should say at the bottom what the NET CARB COUNT is, and I think it is only 6, which is AMAZING.

THE FIRST PERSON TO COME ACROSS THE NEW Peanut Butter FLAVOR IN THE SUPREME Protein Bar SIMPLY MUST BUY ME A CASE AND MAIL IT TO ME!

I will pay all expenses for purchase/mailing/incidentals (Like One Bar accidentally falls out of the box into your pocket! LOL) I THINK THIS BAR WILL BECOME AVAILABLE IN THE SOUTH LAST WHICH ANGERS ME SO!

Anyhow, here is the link to places that carry it: Supreme Protein Retail Outlets

[Suzzzie. 3]

Suzzie - I totally can tell changes depending on where I am in my cycle. I don't think it is unusual at all for someone with PCOS to not have a period - I think I only had them because I was on the pill. The only thing that can really control PCOS is - losing weight, so I am afraid you may get them whether you want them or not!

Thanks for bumming me out! Lol. I told a friend of mine last night taht if I was going to have to go through this every month that it wasn't worth losing weight. Haha. OK, maybe that would be a bit of a stretch... but seriously? I've had maybe a dozen periods in my WHOLE LIFE, and I started when I was 12 years old! I might be talkin to my general practitioner about the Pill... and taking it to where it blocks your cycle. Lol. I don't have time for this womanly crap!:party:

[bigbaby 4]

NVALICIA---

CONGRATS ON THE WEIGHT LOSS!!!!:thumbup::thumbup::party: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[wombat712 2]

Suzziee - I'm so jealous that you've only had 12!!!!!! Mine is truly "the curse". It appears for every major function in my life - wedding day, prom, spring dances, reunions, cruise, trip to Australia, you name it the curse has been there. I tried the pills to regulate - mine would adjust early or late to make sure it could screw up my plans!!!!

I tried those pills that let you have a period every three months. Which was heavenly - but the pills made me depressed so I had to quit taking them. So now I just keep praying for menopause :smile:

Steph - please be careful!!! That's so scary! When I get Migraines I don't know what I'm doing or remember either. I end up pulling into my driveway and have no recollection of the drive home. Your neighbor attacked you!?!?!?!? Got a baseball bat?

NVALICIA - woooohoooo!!! That is awesome!!!!

wombat

[bcrazy7 0]

Yeah the sleepwalking/sleepeating is freaking me out. Especially since I was attacked by my neighbor Tuesday night....I can't afford to sleepwalk out and his direction. (I TOLD y'all I've had a bad week...you just didn't know HOW bad. I NEED these Ambien right now.)

Here's a link to a list of places that carry the bar. Not to sound repetitive, but you must get the carb conscious one. If memory serves me well, the label should say at the bottom what the NET CARB COUNT is, and I think it is only 6, which is AMAZING.

THE FIRST PERSON TO COME ACROSS THE NEW Peanut Butter FLAVOR IN THE SUPREME Protein Bar SIMPLY MUST BUY ME A CASE AND MAIL IT TO ME!

I will pay all expenses for purchase/mailing/incidentals (Like One Bar accidentally falls out of the box into your pocket! LOL) I THINK THIS BAR WILL BECOME AVAILABLE IN THE SOUTH LAST WHICH ANGERS ME SO!

Anyhow, here is the link to places that carry it: Supreme Protein Retail Outlets

Steph, have you tried the internet?

I found this, hope it helps...

Supreme Protein Carb Conscious Bars, Peanut Butter 12 Bars Box - by ProSource - www.lifesvigor.com

What is PCOS?

My band is definitely tighter when I'm on my period....

[TexasFire 84]

Yeah, my neighbor is a real creep. His nickname in the neighborhood is "the child molester", which he's not (to my knowledge), he's just an alcoholic and super creepy. You could be dressed like an eskimo and when he looks at you it makes you feel naked. YUCK! I love my neighborhood! I just wish he would move...he's only home two days a week, though, so not too awful. Baseball bat? The cops told me to keep my gun handy...I didn't think they usually would say that? I was lucky and I got away from him relatively unscathed, but it was difficult...he really had me. I'm dreading having to go to court on this, but I can't let him get away with it.

[bcrazy7 0]

Steph, have you tried the internet?

I found this, hope it helps...

Supreme Protein Carb Conscious Bars, Peanut Butter 12 Bars Box - by ProSource - www.lifesvigor.com

What is PCOS?

My band is definitely tighter when I'm on my period....

Oh, I just now see where they are out of stock... I swear they had them yesterday, but I could have missed it.... have you actually tried the PB, or just WANT to?

[TexasFire 84]

WANT to. I LOVE the original, and to take it to the "peanut butter level" just seems too good to be true! LOL

[wombat712 2]

Yeah, my neighbor is a real creep. His nickname in the neighborhood is "the child molester", which he's not (to my knowledge), he's just an alcoholic and super creepy. You could be dressed like an eskimo and when he looks at you it makes you feel naked. YUCK! I love my neighborhood! I just wish he would move...he's only home two days a week, though, so not too awful. Baseball bat? The cops told me to keep my gun handy...I didn't think they usually would say that? I was lucky and I got away from him relatively unscathed, but it was difficult...he really had me. I'm dreading having to go to court on this, but I can't let him get away with it.

Oh My Gosh Steph!!!! :smile:

How awful for you {{hugs}} You will be in my prayers!

Have you ever done Krav Maga? It is a fabulous self-defense class. It's what they teach the Israeli armies (only not how to kill). I put my son through it when he was getting jumped at school. He can now take down an adult twice his size. He only had to use it once in the middle of school and noone ever messed with him again. My husband had to take it with him because my son was too young but they made an exception due to the circumstances.

I know as soon as my daughter is as tall as me then we will enroll and go through the women's course. It's specifically designed to get away from men whether you are on the ground, on your feet, from behind you, etc. It's very empowering and I want that for my daughter. Me too really - I'm only 5'0" and my weights going down so I need to know what to do.

Anyway, {{hugs}} to you again!

wombat

[Suzzzie. 3]

Yeah, my neighbor is a real creep. His nickname in the neighborhood is "the child molester", which he's not (to my knowledge), he's just an alcoholic and super creepy. You could be dressed like an eskimo and when he looks at you it makes you feel naked. YUCK! I love my neighborhood! I just wish he would move...he's only home two days a week, though, so not too awful. Baseball bat? The cops told me to keep my gun handy...I didn't think they usually would say that? I was lucky and I got away from him relatively unscathed, but it was difficult...he really had me. I'm dreading having to go to court on this, but I can't let him get away with it.

Stef!! I missed the whole psycho neighbor thing this morning. Wow. How did he attack you? LIke,was he trying to rape you, beat you,mug you... etc? Thats just awful. Thank God you go to the gym and are all buff and super strong now. Who knows what could have happened a year ago! Be careful!

What is PCOS?

My band is definitely tighter when I'm on my period....

check this out: Polycystic ovary syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

My doc does think that the weightloss will reverse my PCOS... and my insulin resistance. For the first time in a LONG time I'm actually starting to think that I might be able to have kids someday. Lol. I'd just given up hope - like when I Was about 18. Lol.

[karla 0]

Suzzzie ~ I have noticed a big differene with restriction with my cycle. A week or two prior I seem to be able to eat anything and everything, but the past two days I am getting stuck on crackers and chicken salad. I just haven't even wanted to eat. I've only had 4 fills and I'm at 2.75cc in a 4 cc band.