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?

Hi,

Internet comes and goes! It's a struggle doing anything. Been on now for maybe an hour so I'm doing whatever I can.

Congrats, Steph, on the scale moving today!!

Very nice!! TWO POUNDS TO GO!! WTG!!

I wasn't so lucky this week. I was up 1 lb! How will I ever get to that magic 100 lb loss at this rate! Not to make excuses, but had to take my wedding rings off last night because they were so tight they were hurting. So may be retaining some fluid this week. My own fault, probably, as I fixed something for dinner the other night that had a can of soup plus a package of dried onion soup mix... probably too much sodium for me! Anyways, there's always next week. I've told too many people about my impending 100 lb loss and my diamond earrings that are waiting for me to lose those last few pounds. So now I have a cheering section waiting and watching. There's good and bad in that... the accountability is motivating, but the pressure is uncomfortable! Birthday party for the neighbor tomorrow night and they'll all be watching what I eat and drink!!

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Donna, what seems to be going on? Sometimes just putting words to it makes it better. I think it was about the point you are now in the process when I started losing interest. The newness had worn off and it had really started to sink in that this wasn't going to be as easy as I thought it would be. About this time Karri found me and invited me over here.

Here I felt like I could really share what was going on in my heart. It just felt like home. I hope you can feel like that on this thread too. I honestly think this is what a true SUPPORT group should be like.

So tell us what you are feeling. A lot of times just saying it puts it all into perspective...and other times just admitting to everyone that you are going to REstart tomorrow makes it real. Makes you MEAN it. I can't explain it. But share with us. We are here for you. And if sometimes we sound hard or like we don't understand, that is SO not the case. We fought our battles hard. There were times for all of us that the battles black and blued us. There were times I was sure I was losing my mind. Others that I hated everything that everyone said. Talk to us here. We'll do what we can.

This may sound dumb. ... but have you been getting enough liquids in? I always feel more ho hum, don't really care, hate it all, when I've gone a couple of days on very low liquids. How dumb it seems, but that's my experience.

I'm listening....oh....and thank you for your comments on the December thread. That is my home board, but this one is my family.

Oh....am I the only closet poptart eater? They were a serious addiction for me. There are still days that I can't not eat them. I LOVE them. How stupid is that? Anyways...guess what I found?

Fiber one makes poptarts. Nothing that I want to overindulge in but at least I know that there is a better option when I need that something. Had a pack today. 190 cals, 4g pro, and 5g fiber. I will not eat a pack a day but I feel better knowing they are there when I can't take it any longer.

We had like 50+ pple when we 1st all go out dates - if not more than that - but now we are down to just a few who post regularly - me - peaches - phyl - step - kari - denise - some of the oldertimers will pop in every now.

LBT has become my transfer addiction and I have made some wonderful friends here who I will always stay in contact with - so I won't be leaving anytime soon :smile2:

I agree here with Janet. I'm lost without LBT. I really don't think I could done it without these ladies. I am just so sorry I couldn't make the get-together last summer. I can't wait till next year. There is no way I'm gonna miss it. You ladies are family. You understand. Luv you guys.

Oh....am I the only closet poptart eater? They were a serious addiction for me. There are still days that I can't not eat them. I LOVE them. How stupid is that? Anyways...guess what I found?

Fiber one makes poptarts. Nothing that I want to overindulge in but at least I know that there is a better option when I need that something. Had a pack today. 190 cals, 4g pro, and 5g fiber. I will not eat a pack a day but I feel better knowing they are there when I can't take it any longer.

You are not the only closet pop tart lover here. Brown sugar and cinnamon............yummy, Before, I'd eat both that are in a packet, toasted, lots of butter.........(better stop now) Now, I'll eat the same kind. But only one...and not toasted.......and only for Breakfast (instead of as a snack) Maybe once a week.:thumbup:

Kari, they have cinnamon fiber one packs. I bought the choc and the strawberry. They were on sale for .99 a box. I loved the strawberry one I had today. We'll see about the choc next time I'm feeling the craving.

Good Morning Gang

Phyl - Yep I bet you are retaining Water if your rings were too tight.

Ok 5.5 lbs to go to your 100 lbs mark - so let see you lose a few and then rebalance so lets give you a date of 12/8..

Thats 4 weeks... Up to that???

Just cut the wine a few time a week and make sure to you get to the pool.. You can do it...

Steph - I like poptarts but never a biggie for me.. Things like mash potatoes with TONS OF BUTTER.. Don't get me wrong I love my sweets - but they weren't daily - I was just a plain over eater who ate HIGH FAT - HIGH CARBS - HIGH SUGAR .. I rarely ate veggies cuz - GS doesn't eat them and I just wouldn't take the time to fix them for myself on a daily basis..

Kari - it sounds like you and me love to put butter on everything - heck I would make a bacon sandwich and dip the bread in the bacon fat and have cheese on it too...

Oh I love fat....

Well off to work - cbl

Good Morning Gang

Phyl - Yep I bet you are retaining Water if your rings were too tight.

Ok 5.5 lbs to go to your 100 lbs mark - so let see you lose a few and then rebalance so lets give you a date of 12/8..

Thats 4 weeks... Up to that???

Just cut the wine a few time a week and make sure to you get to the pool.. You can do it...

Steph - I like poptarts but never a biggie for me.. Things like mash potatoes with TONS OF BUTTER.. Don't get me wrong I love my sweets - but they weren't daily - I was just a plain over eater who ate HIGH FAT - HIGH CARBS - HIGH SUGAR .. I rarely ate veggies cuz - GS doesn't eat them and I just wouldn't take the time to fix them for myself on a daily basis..

Kari - it sounds like you and me love to put butter on everything - heck I would make a bacon sandwich and dip the bread in the bacon fat and have cheese on it too...

Oh I love fat....

Well off to work - cbl

Janet,

Oh yeah...my biggest problem has always been carbs. I'm a definite carb addict. Bread is my big downfall. I could eat a whole loaf of garlic bread. If I could add cheese, it was a definite plus. My kids are just as big carb addicts. Nick would rather eat bread than anything. Mac n cheese is his favorite food. Mixed with a pbj and he's in heaven. I can't get him to eat veggies most days. Jaimison on the other hand will eat anything. Her favorite food is yogurt and fresh fruit. It's great that she is better, but I don't know how to change Nick's habits.

I made Jeff a grilled cheese, pickles, and bbq beef sandwhich the other day...and when I was done with it I looked at it and couldn't believe the heart attack in the making I had just fixed him. It was really amazing that I didn't realize it until later.

Okay....back to doing stuff I need to do. Have a great day ladies.

Phyl - Yep I bet you are retaining Water if your rings were too tight. Ok 5.5 lbs to go to your 100 lbs mark - so let see you lose a few and then rebalance so lets give you a date of 12/8..Thats 4 weeks... Up to that??? Just cut the wine a few time a week and make sure to you get to the pool.. You can do it...Well off to work - cbl

Yeah, I think I can do that. I have to. The whole neighborhood is watching and waiting! Earl already cut my wine. No more refills of my little glass. Of course, tonight we have that birthday party next door, so there might be an exception to the rule! We'll see. Still couldn't get my rings back on last night!

Well, time to get to water aerobics.

Later.

HEY.... where's Karri??? Anyone heard from her??

Steph - Bread with tons of butter or cheese - yes sirree.. I gotta say I was everything - I still love fat.. I miss it the most - but gotta say I still don't take the skin off my chicken - I still eat it - not a big chicken eater - but when I do - I still eat the skin :frown:

Phyl

Ok at the bday party - you want that extra glass of wine or the cake - you have to choose what one thing will be your little indulgence - only one - remember you are still in weight loss phase with a goal of 12/8 to hit your 100 lbs mark... So whats more important to you that 100 of that glass of wine..

Heck take the wine and add some crystal lite juice or whatever to it - or flat diet seven up... that way you still get your wine but less of it :thumbs_up:

Phyl

Ok at the bday party - you want that extra glass of wine or the cake - you have to choose what one thing will be your little indulgence - only one - remember you are still in weight loss phase with a goal of 12/8 to hit your 100 lbs mark... So whats more important to you that 100 of that glass of wine..

Heck take the wine and add some crystal lite juice or whatever to it - or flat diet seven up... that way you still get your wine but less of it :thumbs_up:

Good idea!

Good idea!

Band or no band - I am great at figuring out how I can eat more for the least amount of calories.... :thumbs_up:

Had to go in & get a few things for tonight. DH got the groceries while I shopped for a funny card & gift. Then he calls me on my cell phone to come and look at bathing suits at the outlet store. I like Maxine suits and he said they had several of them. Can you believe HE is calling ME to come and look at bathing suits??? He's usually trying to KEEP me from spending money!!

Long story short... I bought another one only this one is a size 16! It's a little snug, but I got it on!

Amazing!

SIZE 16!

I'm going to save it for a few weeks.... 5lb, probably.

Had to go in & get a few things for tonight. DH got the groceries while I shopped for a funny card & gift. Then he calls me on my cell phone to come and look at bathing suits at the outlet store. I like Maxine suits and he said they had several of them. Can you believe HE is calling ME to come and look at bathing suits??? He's usually trying to KEEP me from spending money!!

Long story short... I bought another one only this one is a size 16! It's a little snug, but I got it on!

Amazing!

SIZE 16!

I'm going to save it for a few weeks.... 5lb, probably.

By the time you hit your 100 lb mark you'll be in it! Fabulous accomplishment! You are dropping sizes like they are going out of style! Way to go.

:thumbup:WAY TO GO, PHYL ! ! ! ! Can't wait to see some updated pictures.

Phyl; Way to go on the Size 16 bathing suit!!!! You rock! I am so proud of you, you are so close and getting closer... I LOL when I read that Earl has already cut down your wine... You poor thing!!

Stephanie; how are your new pouchies? Still loving them and taking them for lots of walks???

I loved your post to the newcomer, welcoming her.... you speak for all of us ... but more elequently that I could have put it... You have a big beautiful heart GF!!!

Janet; Sweetie, how are you doing this week? I've been thinking about you and hope that your family struggles are not as bad Still sending you lots of (((((HUGS))))

Kari; Glad you are stilll posting too... don't worry You're coming to my place next summer with the other girls... if we have to tie you up and kidnap you!!! Plus, you'll have the shortest drive ha.ha,ha.ha.

Karri, Linda, Ruby ??? where are you little lurkers???? We love you come back soon... it dosn't matter how long you've been away from posting... WE all STILL MISS YOU!!!

Internet's been weird at my house last couple of days, I havn't been tracking my food either... had a binge with Icecream!!!! Yikes, its my 34th Anniversary and my DH and I celebrated by sharing a 2litre bucket of frozen Yogurt... and um yah, Yogurt is still not healthier than full fat icecream when you eat 3 bowls of it....

But, tommorrow is another day, MONDAY and no better day that to get back on track...

Love to all,

C:wub: