Hey everyone going through Kaiser Richmond!!

Where are you in the process?

Hi Chica, yes it will! The test will definately be positive for nicotine if you are stilly relying on the patch or gum when you take it. Minimum of 3 days for nicotine to clear the body. But they don't do the nic test until right before your surgery, so you will be long done with all forms of nic by then!

I got my 4 miles in before work this morning, happy about that! But I gained a pound overnight - my eat-more-weigh-less theory didn't work out so good this time, LOL! Right now I am purging files from one of my offices for a couple of hours so I'll be off the board - back on about 10:30. Have a happy Friday morning meantime!!

Happy Friday Riley!!

AH Riley today is the day!!

Tell Dr. Baggs we all said hello!! LOL. And be careful not to say anything I wouldn't............

Haven't tried eating today so I don't know yet how tight I am. Gotta get at least one bottle of water down before I eat. My new rule...........seems to help to drink water than try to the band!! :-)

Good luck Chris on liquids that is what I do to after a major PB incident. Than I have a easier day the next day!!

Chris yeah it sucks huh, i dont heave before pbing i slime.. its more of food covered in slime then vomit... Yesterday when i pbed off of who knows what, i heaved after, so i stood up and walked out cause that i think is more of a reaction to it.

Tina I hope you have a better day today!!!:nanahump:

Im mad at the scale today, yesterday i burned 600 cals on my run and ate about 500.. and the scale says i gained 4 lbs! How does that work!!!:wink2:

Ok well i got jipped into going to the bay with mike anyways... my knee is aching from yesterday (see i over did it again:( ) so mike doesnt think i should do the run and that i should just donate the money:( oh well.. we will seehow i feel tomorrow.

Yesterday was a good day. Today gonna stick with the same foods. LOL. I am at the same weight I was hoping to go down again...........

Hey Ladies,

Whats the average weight loss PER WEEK after surgery? and Do they give you a special type of liquid food or do you just buy your own somewhere?

average is suppose to be 1-2 but can be 2-3 per week.

My weight loss has been a about that.

But some on here have lose way more than that per week. In fact alot of people have lost more than that check out the tickers!!

where is everyone??

Man, we had some samples of KOBE beef here at work, I ate 4 small strips (I didn't eat breakfast so I figured what the hell)...man is it GOOD!!! Now I see why our sale price is $30/lb!! (I work for a wholesale meat company)...

but it made me wonder something; for those who are banded, I NEVER see you say you are making steaks etc. Are you not allowed too??

Chris yeah it sucks huh, i dont heave before pbing i slime.. its more of food covered in slime then vomit... Yesterday when i pbed off of who knows what, i heaved after, so i stood up and walked out cause that i think is more of a reaction to it.

Tina I hope you have a better day today!!!

Im mad at the scale today, yesterday i burned 600 cals on my run and ate about 500.. and the scale says i gained 4 lbs! How does that work!!!

Ok well i got jipped into going to the bay with mike anyways... my knee is aching from yesterday (see i over did it again:( ) so mike doesnt think i should do the run and that i should just donate the money:( oh well.. we will seehow i feel tomorrow.

Nicole you and I both! I went to kaiser this morn to weigh in and EKG.and lab..did the EKG and weighed in but the scale at kaiser read I am 245!!! My scale is reading 241 my goal is 243. I am P...ED OFF! :scared2: I think I will wait to do labs on Wed then weigh in again. I am being extra good...

b-fast- 2oz hummus and 6 multi-grain Water wafers

lunch - 1/2 can Tuna (no dressing) on salad w/ balsamic vinegar dressing and water/lemon.

dinner- I dunno yet.

Help ladies need you your support right about now. :tt1:

Maria don't worry! you are still doing amazing!! I eat a full can of tuna on lettace with 1 tsp olive oil and a lemon EVERY DAY!! at least you do half...LOL...keep up the good work!! I still have 18 lbs till goal, and I can only weigh in after work, so of course I will be heavier *sigh*

Maria, don't worry I'm sure you will be there next week....at least now you know where you are.

I'm meeting w/ Liz on Monday and I'm struggling with making sure I'm not over too. So I know how you feel. Cancel the carbs and sugar this weekend, you'll be ready to roll before you know it.

Maria, don't worry I'm sure you will be there next week....at least now you know where you are.

I'm meeting w/ Liz on Monday and I'm struggling with making sure I'm not over too. So I know how you feel. Cancel the carbs and sugar this weekend, you'll be ready to roll before you know it.

Jes Monday should be exciting for you, you get your surgery date! That's is so cool! Truly I am proud of you ladies. It seems like all the girls who have stuck to this group have made it to surgery. Cheers to all your good deeds of support Ladies!!! Have a good weekend.

Jes Monday should be exciting for you, you get your surgery date! That's is so cool! Truly I am proud of you ladies. It seems like all the girls who have stuck to this group have made it to surgery. Cheers to all your good deeds of support Ladies!!! Have a good weekend.

lets hope Im next!!:scared2:

Tamra, change that ticker!