I just found out my surgery will be in July (granted my pre-op testing goes okay) SOOOOOOOOO

Here's a thread for everyone getting banded in July 07!

Does anyone have any good ideas for a neat name we could call ourselves?

hey Kathy!!

the paycheck thing is so sad i totally agree, but that is the way Adam is. we were brought up in two very different world, i've always been comfortable with parents who i did not get on with him they always push me to have better.

Adam has always settled and thats where we clash. When we met i gave up everything to be with him, Nice car , having my own business (MY FOLKS WERE GOING TO HELP ME GET SORTED NOT ANY MORE THUOUGHT!!) and a nice bank account. at least i got Annafrancesca for my troubles !!!!

hey Kathy!!

the paycheck thing is so sad i totally agree, but that is the way Adam is. we were brought up in two very different world, i've always been comfortable with parents who i did not get on with him they always push me to have better.

Adam has always settled and thats where we clash. When we met i gave up everything to be with him, Nice car , having my own business (MY FOLKS WERE GOING TO HELP ME GET SORTED NOT ANY MORE THUOUGHT!!) and a nice bank account. at least i got Annafrancesca for my troubles !!!!

Dini, it sounds like y'all are going to move forward your separate ways. I am always available to talk with you should you need it. Just IM me. I imagine you feel like a load has been lifted off your chest. You have a great attitude, that you at least got Annafrancesca :Banane21: She is a little princess. I am sure once you are on your own, your parents will want to help you get situated. Parents don't want their kids to struggle if they can help, especially daughters. They may not set you up in a business but they will probably be there for you. Especially if Adam was the problem between you and your parents. Love ya girl...many many hugs:girl_hug::girl_hug:

Kathy, I think taking your steri strips off is ok. My doc took mine off when I went to visit him on Thursday.

Lynette we never get to chat. I have yahoo messanger. I am sunshine6855@yahoo.com. IM me when you set up. During the day I am available. I usually spend less time on computer in evening because of other thing. Well, some nights I am on it continuously. Anyway, I would love to chat with you.

I love my magic bullet.....easy to use and easy to clean up!! I've taken chunky soups and added a little milk and it purees perfectly!! Much better than a food processor!!!

When should I start adding protein powder to things? I'm still drinking the protein drinks......just curious. Thanks.....

Hope everyone is doing well today........:biggrin1:

Hi everyone! I went to the doc today and had my first fill...and survived! really, it wasn't bad at all. I was freaked out for no reason. Didn't take long and didn't hurt beyond the numbing shot. I go back on the 31st for my 2nd fill. So back to liquids for today. Have to say, I really didn't miss soup!!!

Everyone is being quiet tonight! Dini, I read that last few pages and what is most important is to make sure you are happy. Right now you need to take care of yourself!!! The end of the month? I would be so pissed!!!! Just make sure whatever you do your happy!

Now... what to have for dinner? (I am in CA you can see the time difference i guess LoL)

Hey gang! Wasn't on much today. Missed you and have some catching up to do.

Dini, just do what's best for you and Annafrancesca. You've got some heavy duty decision making to do. I'm praying for you!!! PM me if you need.

Icy, congrats on your fill appt. Glad it went well.

Hello Sunny, Caolin, Lynette, Kristin, Kathy and everyone else who's on!

Just wanted to let ya'll know that I am starving like you wouldn't believe. Bandster Hell is no fun!

I'm heading home from work now. I'll talk w/ya'll tomorrow!

Hey Chim! I know what you mean about starving... just try to drink lots and eat stuff thats healthy. Bandster Hell feels like the food is just falling straight into your big stomach. AGH! Hopefully my fill comes soon!

Sunny, I just got the yahoo messenger back, so I'll try the IM tomorrow evening. I'm heading to Kings Island amusement park tomorrow with DH and kids. Probably will be gone all morning and after noon. I'm at dolphinatic617@yahoo.com.

Kathy, hope you have a great vacation. Have any good plans??

Dini babes, you'll be a stronger woman for all of this. You may not see it now, but you'll get through this, and will be just fine. We all care, and we're hear for you whenever you need to unload. BIG hugs to you.

Icy breeze, you got a numbing shot with your fill????? Not me, and I got a dime size bruise left on my belly.

Chim, it gets better, I promise. Drive safe!!

Heading to bed, but I'll check in tomorrow evening. Everyone have a great evening and a wonderful Saturday!!

When exactly does "bandster hell" begin? I'm only 4 days out and have not felt all that hungry yet, just drinking my shakes and liquid. Maybe it's because I'm still on the sore side of surgery???? I'm hoping that once the discomfort subsides that I won't be hungry still......am I being unrealistic? Probably.

I'm so NOT hungry that I'm not having a problem cooking for my DH, but I did tell him that he has to clean up the mess afterwards because I don't want to smell foods lingering.....lol No use tempting fate here.....

Hi Everyone! I am glad to see everyone is doing so well! I haven't had my first fill yet but am anticipating it. I am finding myself hungry but am trying to eat only a cup or so of food (to get used to it). Luckily it's so darn hot out that it makes me less hungry than usually. I am going to Atlantic City for a couple of days next week and decided to pick up a few new shirts. I was able to get a couple of 1X's! That was exciting!

Holly, congrats on being able to shop for smaller sizes!! :clap2:

I can't wait.....

Hello everyone. I have been reading for the past 45 minutes trying to catch up. Whew we are a busy group. I LOVE IT!!!

Went shopping with the kids for school today. Today is our 'tax holiday' in Iowa. We have this every year when it is time to get ready to go back to school. We have 2 days of paying no tax on clothes or shoes so I love taking advantage. We got LOTS of things. I was really excited!!! I bought a couple of bra's that were 1 size small than what I had been wearing. Also found myself some REEBOK ankle and wrist weights and REEBOK resistance bands on clearance. Got a steal of a deal on those.

Have to tell you all. I ordered some of those new whey protein bullets/shots. I got them today. When I got home tonight I thought I better drink one because I didn't have even close to enough of my protein today because we were gone and I am still on liquids. Anyway.............HAVE YOU SEEN THEM?!?! LOL I am not normally a gutter minded person but I am telling you when I seen them I had to laugh. Then the DH and my 16 year old came in the house and I was drinking out of this 'test tube'. My husband says' what the hell is that because I sure know what it looks like and him and my daughter start roaring. These things look like some type of sex toy. LOL Sorry if TMI. Anyway get this. My daughter is having her 16 birthday party on the 25th and she says 'please do not drink any of those that day or have them out so someone sees them because I would hate to have someone ask me about them because I know what they would think at first glance'. LOL I was planning on keeping one of these in my purse to have it with me but I can tell you I sure won't be taking it out in public. LOL

lynnette- I was in a size 22 when I started this and today I bought a pair of 18. They are tighter than what I would like but I figure 'soon'. HAHA My shirts are getting bigger and a couple pair of my capri are sagging in the butt now. LOVE IT!!!!

Dini- I am so sorry for what you are going through. Remeber your priorities.......you and that beautiful little angel. I know you probably feel as though a huge weight has been lifted but eventually the 'grieving' for the lose will come. It is hard to live without someone who you have lived with and shared so much with for so long. Exspecially when you share a child. We are all here for you. Come here anytime you need to vent, rant, rave, cry, or just need company.Take care Dini. You are very special to all of us. BTW you look beautiful in your pictures.

auntie phil- scrambled eggs sound wonderful. I can't wait until Monday. I haven't had a 'meal' since July 8. I can't wait!!!!

Danny- It is great to hear from a mans point of view. It doesn't sound so bad coming from another man. My DH tells me 'I can't read your mind' or 'you know I love you' when I tell him 'why don't you' or 'I shouldn't have to tell you what I want' LOL. I know what you are saying. My DH is suck a great big cuddley teddy bear and very sentimental but when it comes to words....he is all tongue tied like a freshman in high school asking out a girl on a first date. LOL

Sunny, chim, and everyone else I forgot to mention hello and hope you have a wonderful weekend. :biggrin1: