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?

It's good to have you back Phyl. I wanted to thank you again (I can't remember if I thanked you to begin with :smile2: ) for the papaya enzyme suggestion. Believe it or not, those and chewable vitamins were the only sustenance I had for a couple of days.

You are more than welcome! Things are going better now, right?!

I can't stand not being on here!! But, I've had DH's computer for a couple of hours now catching up on everything and he wants it back!Can't figure out why mine won't log on. It was spotty, but logging on for the first two days our "mobile internet cafe" was gone! Those RV neighbors left a message on our phone yesterday.. . "why aren't you answering our emails???" Duh!! You took away my internet connection. they'll be back, but not until next week. And if the weather doesn't get better, it might be longer than that. They're only 40 miles away but the weather is so much better there... Guess they'e under the protection of the mountains.

Can you believe that DH FORGOT TO GIVE ME THE MESSAGE that the doctor called today?!@!? Unbelieveable, except that he is so into his own life. . . I could cry. Anyway, they the doctor feels that the slippage is minimal and my pouch is not dilated at all so they want me to try to slowly advance my diet for the next couple of weeks and if all goes well, they may try refilling in 2 weeks. I am so relieved.

Phyl--Great job on the 2.9--close enough--3 pounds! That's fantastic. Glad you thought to use DH computer to get online!! Hopefully we'll start seing more of you again.

Ruby--if the other advice doesn't help, one other thing you can try is an oil enema. I don't think you need a prescription for them--probably can get them in the drugstore, although I never looked for 'em. it's just about a half cup that will soften things up and after about 20 min, you should be able to get some relief. If nothing else works, you can call the doctor--there are some things that they can do. From now on, I'd recommend some kind of daily fiber supplements like Metamucil or Fibercon and again, water, water, water!

Can you believe that DH FORGOT TO GIVE ME THE MESSAGE that the doctor called today?!@!? Unbelieveable, except that he is so into his own life. . . I could cry. Anyway, they the doctor feels that the slippage is minimal and my pouch is not dilated at all so they want me to try to slowly advance my diet for the next couple of weeks and if all goes well, they may try refilling in 2 weeks. I am so relieved.

That's GREAT news!!!

Phyl--Great job on the 2.9--close enough--3 pounds! That's fantastic. Glad you thought to use DH computer to get online!! Hopefully we'll start seing more of you again.

Thanks! Exercised 5 days this week, too, so hopefully will see a good loss next week, too.

Yes, I was beginning to have LBT withdrawl symptoms!! I came close to calling Janet on the phone!! I know her days are very busy and I didn't want to interrupt her routine, so I restrained myself! I did do some reading since I couldn't get online, but mostly I played computer Mah Jong!!

Ruby--if the other advice doesn't help, one other thing you can try is an oil enema. I don't think you need a prescription for them--probably can get them in the drugstore, although I never looked for 'em. (FLEETS ENEMA) it's just about a half cup that will soften things up and after about 20 min, you should be able to get some relief. If nothing else works, you can call the doctor--there are some things that they can do. From now on, I'd recommend some kind of daily fiber supplements like Metamucil or Fibercon and again, water, water, water!

I don't usually have THAT problem, but I keep a bag of prunes around just in case. You can buy them in resealable bags. I like the orange flavored prunes.

DH is being SO patient... I still have his laptop!! More than three hours. I must get off here!!

I got this on an email and thought you gals would get a good kick out of it!!

I'll be posting my update here soon too. :thumbup:

One for the girls

Now I lay me down to sleep

I pray the Lord my shape to keep.

Please no wrinkles, Please no bags

And please lift my butt before it sags.

Please no age spots, Please no gray

And as for my belly, Please take it away.

Please keep me healthy, Please keep me young,

And thank you Dear Lord, For all that you've done.

Five tips for a woman.....

1. It is important that a man helps you around the house and has a job.

2. It is important that a man makes you laugh.

3. It is important to find a man you can count on and doesn't lie to You.

4. It is important that a man loves you and spoils you.

5. It is important that these four men don't know each other.

Foot Note:

One saggy boob said to the other saggy boob:

"If we don't get some support soon, people will think we're nuts."

So, I just had to report some more NSV's to my fellow bandsters!! :thumbup:

My weight loss has plateaued again, which I don't understand because I'm not eating much at all!! But oh well, my body is still catching up to the weight loss. So last weekend, we took the high school youth group from our church up to Wolf Creek to go skiing. The last time I went skiing was in Jan of 06, I was 55 pounds heavier and I had problems getting the boots on because my calves were too big. They had to jerry-rig them to get them to fit. So, I was apprehensive going into this, but knew I wanted to ski. Let me tell you, I had a blast, and I'm sure I burned a heck of a lot of calories that day. The boots actually fit, and I could even feel my feet at the end of the day.

So, I also decided that it was finally time for me to get some new clothes. I had been waiting until I was out of plus sizes, but just decided I wasn't losing all this weight to look horrible in clothes that were 4 sizes too big. I went to Ross & Kohl's on Wednesday and actually fit into a regular 16. Some stuff is still too tight in my arms and thighs, but I was able to get into most of it. I'll take some pics and post them to my blog sometime for you all to see. I'm actually picking clothes that are cute, and as I lose more, I really want to look cuter and cuter.

Ruby, I wanted to chat about your surgery. I had a breast reduction done in Feb 05, and besides the band was one of the best decisions I could have made. I think I was a 42H before surgery, and now am about a 38C. I've been a full C cup since 05, but I've been losing the size in my chest, not in the bust. Are you a cash pay for that or is insurance covering it? I was actually able to get insurance to cover it after I complained to my various docs and they all recommended getting it done.

Once I get down to goal, I really want to go back to Ireland and get a picture kissing the Blarney Stone. I have a pic of me doing that before any weight loss, and breast reduction and since you are laying on your back leaning over a ledge, all that fat really sticks out. That's the big thing I'm looking forward to.

I have been lurking around here since I last posted, but just haven't posted. I will go back though and find my goals because I think I have met some of them!!

I hope you all had a good week, and I'll make sure I'm back on this weekend.

~Nichole

Can you believe that DH FORGOT TO GIVE ME THE MESSAGE that the doctor called today?!@!? Unbelieveable, except that he is so into his own life. . . I could cry. Anyway, they the doctor feels that the slippage is minimal and my pouch is not dilated at all so they want me to try to slowly advance my diet for the next couple of weeks and if all goes well, they may try refilling in 2 weeks. I am so relieved.

!

Linda

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU

YEA - YEA - YEA

Yes, I was beginning to have LBT withdrawl symptoms!! I came close to calling Janet on the phone!! I know her days are very busy and I didn't want to interrupt her routine

Phyl

I was going to call you too - but not sure your # still on my phone - plus I know you have a cell - and didn't want to run up your minutes - you know how us girls are when we get on the phone - call anytime you want - I am not that routine - and I ALWAYS have time for my friends...

I tivo most of my programs anyway - so I'm not missing anything - anyway

My GF Billie and I use to talk on the phone and watch t.v. - yep that's right she would be at her house and I would be at mine and we would both be watching the olymipics on the t,v. and talking about it.. - her mom would call and she would tell her Janet and I are on the phone watching t.v. - we cracked her mom up.. So feel free to call anytime I really mean that ....

So, I just had to report some more NSV's to my fellow bandsters!! :thumbup:

~Nichole

Nichole - I know how happy you are to get 16 and feel better when you get dressed in the morning - you gotta get some smaller clothes - cuz you feel so sloppy in the baggy stuff - now we want to strut our stuff and feel good when we get dress - Sking - oh how fun !!! Loved your poems & Jokes..

btw - Mango is getting reduction and Ruby had bigger ones installed and one got infection (or something) so she has to get it repaired - I know it gets confussing - half the time I can't remember who's does what for a living - Mango - Steph - Karri and someelse are teachers ?? Linda??- 2 Nurses katrina & phyl (retired)- I don't remember what you or jackie do - ruby housewife - Kari housewife too.. Who lives where - TX for Ruby - I think we need a refresher course in where we live and what we do..

Peaches ??? dont remember but know that she works and is our Canadian girl..

Sorry for the mix up girls!! :thumbup:

Janet, I'm a full time student and will graduate in December with my BS in Elementary Ed and a Content Emphasis in Math.

Sorry for the mix up girls!! :thumbup:

Janet, I'm a full time student and will graduate in December with my BS in Elementary Ed and a Content Emphasis in Math.

Pun intended I hope -

Congrats on your comming graduation - Another educator in our group - must be something about Teachers & Insurance people being overweight

The first time I went to an Insurance Women Convenition - there were tons of fat chicks - I didn't feel out of place - it was the skinny ones who where out of place - and it seems like we have a lot of teachers just in #7 and on this whole board - stress = eating = fat..

Math 1+1 = 2 - that's about the extend of my math - in 6th grade my gs had algebra - told the teacher - there was no way I could help with home work - when they tried to teach me that Z+A=Y - I said why do I have to learn this I am never going to use it being a legal secertary (that's what I wanted to be when I was in high school) so I flunked out and got put in general math.

Me - Insurance = Senior Account Manager & License Agent Property & Causalty I work Commercial Lines which is Business Insurance - Contractors - Country Clubs larger type accounts & business...

Ever wanna just sit back and lurk? I have worked so hard this week that I just could not muster up the energy to do any more than work, lurk and sleep. Yes, I am a nurse but not in the traditional sense of the word. I am a corporate educator for a local hospital, so I guess you could say that I am also a teacher. And I have taught, trained and lectured so much this week that I had literally lost my voice by yesterday. And my throat still hurts. I have gone through a whole box of Sucrets (sp?) and whole pack of cough drops.

Karri-I posted a very much used "remedy" that we use in the hospital frequently for constipation. I used to fix it for my friend who had gastric bypass and she swears that when nothing else works, this does. It is a very simple remedy. Mix approx 2oz of Milk of Magnesia and approx 4oz of Prune juice and heat in the microwave to a very warm temp (not hot) and drink it. Doesn't tast as bad as it sounds but it works great.

Ok..I am now out of energy..TTYL

Pun intended I hope -

Congrats on your comming graduation - Another educator in our group - must be something about Teachers & Insurance people being overweight

The first time I went to an Insurance Women Convenition - there were tons of fat chicks - I didn't feel out of place - it was the skinny ones who where out of place - and it seems like we have a lot of teachers just in #7 and on this whole board - stress = eating = fat..

Math 1+1 = 2 - that's about the extend of my math - in 6th grade my gs had algebra - told the teacher - there was no way I could help with home work - when they tried to teach me that Z+A=Y - I said why do I have to learn this I am never going to use it being a legal secertary (that's what I wanted to be when I was in high school) so I flunked out and got put in general math.

Me - Insurance = Senior Account Manager & License Agent Property & Causalty I work Commercial Lines which is Business Insurance - Contractors - Country Clubs larger type accounts & business...

Yah, major pun intended!! :thumbup: I know for me, I'm glad I'm doing this now instead of later. It's taken me 11 years to get this degree, and I'm super glad that I'm almost done.

I know Math is a pretty sick thing, but I'd so much rather do that than English any day of the week!!

Janet, how far away are you from Riverside? My hubby has reserve duty out there and I'm hoping to come out soon for one of his reserve weekends.

Before we moved here, I worked for Ameritrade in Omaha. I really got the secretary spread because a lot of my eating I did when I was bored, and for the most part, I was bored for the 6 1/2 years while I worked there.

Yah, major pun intended!! :ohmy: I know for me, I'm glad I'm doing this now instead of later. It's taken me 11 years to get this degree, and I'm super glad that I'm almost done.

I know Math is a pretty sick thing, but I'd so much rather do that than English any day of the week!!

Janet, how far away are you from Riverside? My hubby has reserve duty out there and I'm hoping to come out soon for one of his reserve weekends. :wub:

Before we moved here, I worked for Ameritrade in Omaha. I really got the secretary spread because a lot of my eating I did when I was bored, and for the most part, I was bored for the 6 1/2 years while I worked there.

I'm about 60 miles from Riverside - not to far - Phyl is here in the Desert too (until April I think) we could meet there at the Tyler Mall - or we could meet in Beaumont/Banning area - about in the middle - but are you going to have time for us - when you haven't seen your DH in a while :thumbup::biggrin: don't you have more important business to take care of :redface: But ya I would love to meet..

Well I don't like english either - wtf is the use of diagram a sentence - useless - as long at it sound ok that all that matters - heck I cant type I am always droping words - spelling terrible (it use to be better but just like speed dial - you don't learn #'s anymore - spell ck makes you be lazy too)

I'm about 60 miles from Riverside - not to far - Phyl is here in the Desert too (until April I think) we could meet there at the Tyler Mall - or we could meet in Beaumont/Banning area - about in the middle - but are you going to have time for us - when you haven't seen your DH in a while :thumbup::biggrin: don't you have more important business to take care of :redface: But ya I would love to meet..

Well I don't like english either - wtf is the use of diagram a sentence - useless - as long at it sound ok that all that matters - heck I cant type I am always droping words - spelling terrible (it use to be better but just like speed dial - you don't learn #'s anymore - spell ck makes you be lazy too)

Since he's a reservist, he is only there for one weekend a month, so yes I would have time to see you guys. :ohmy: No private time is necessary!! :wub: I'll have to see if I can come out with him in March. I think he is supposed to be out there the last weekend. I'll keep you posted and see if we can hook up. It'd be awesome to meet you in person.

On another subject...

So, about dear AF. I've figured out since I got my fill in December that I feel like a bottomless pit for about 2 days before she comes. Then while she is here, I can hardly eat anything and find myself sliming and PBing more than anything. Has anyone else experienced this? Wednesday I was debating going back down to Phoenix for a slight unfill, but today I was ok. I just wanted to see if anyone else was experiencing this.

I'm a nurse too. Started off working Labor and Delivery, loved it, but the hours weren't working out when I started having my own kids so I switched to teaching. I taught clinical skills in a Nursing program for awhile, then became the program director for a Medical Assistant Program. I worked part time in a walk-in clinic for several years in addition to my full time teaching job, and now I volunteer at the Salvation Army Free Clinic where besides patient care, I also mentor students and help train new volunteers. I don't always like presenting myself as a nurse because my experience has been that then people expect me to know more than I do. I'm not inately smart, I've just worked very hard.

Janet--my dad was executive VP for a relatively large midwestern insurance company before he retired. Now my son is a systems engineer there and daughter's BF is a commercial lines underwriter for the same company. Guess you'd say that the insurance industry is in my blood!

I'm gonna go back to bed for awhile. Check in when the rest of you are up. Now that I got the green light to progress my diet, I'm suddenly very hungry. . .:thumbup: