Hey everyone going through Kaiser Richmond!!

Where are you in the process?

Still have the runs... I doubt if it will get better anytime soon as we are having so much creamy soups. Today I will be trying TJ Latin Black Bean Soup! Sounds yummy!

Good Morning Everybody!!!

Dang, it just took me 1/2 hour to catch up on 2 days of posts...

I'm back! My auntie's funural was yesterday and it was a wonderful celebration. A tiny bit sad but we are all in a good space now. I took today off for a mental break and to get some neglected house work done...Too bad I haven't started and it's 9:12am...

I did well with the food....Lots was available. Not much I wanted though. I did eat a tiny piece of cake and had way too much Patron but I'm back. Today will be a good day.

I just called and made my 6 month appt. I spoke to Beverly. My appt with Dr Whoo is Thursday, 4/1. That means I have to hustle....and lose at least 5-7lbs...Quick...

I am planning to hit the treadmill later and am going to the support group meeting with Ashley tonight at 7pm. Were going to the Antioch meeting.

Ash-I'm going to call you to comfirm that were still on....Not going without you.

Candra-sorry about the migraines. Get to KP asap!

Riley-Congrats on the Bandniversary.

I'll be back.............

John I loved the Latin black bean soup when I was on pureed stage. It was great with alil cheese on top, which I assme you cant do yet but yeah :wink:

Tamra - Yes I remember you saying you liked it so that's why I picked it up. Should be good even without the cheese on stage II (full liquids).

oh for sure! It doesnt need ANYTHING salt pepper, etc! I was surprised!

Mo- I'm going tonight so text me later and I will give you the info.

Last night was not good for me food wise. It was my baby's 2nd b-day so we had cupcakes, pasta (whole wheat) Garlic bread and salad.

But I sent the extra cupcakes with the hubby on his way to work so they will not be here to tempt me. I have been going on the tready for 40 min. in the mornings so I supose even with the poor food choices I am maintaining. But I need to lose :wink: I'm back down to 234 naked in the AM on my scale. So 9 lbs. to go. this AM I did have some left over garlic bread this am, but now I am about to throw it in the garbage...

Mo, glad to hear that you did ok yesterday. I'm glad the funeral is over for you.

John, I've only eaten 1/2 cup of cream soup in three days. Fat free chicken broth did it to me the other night. Today I tried 1/4 cup of Fage for breakfast. Still same results. I just leave my Kindle in the bathroom since i'm spending so much time in there. *sigh* At least it's not just me so I know nothing is wrong.

Someone is cooking some mighty fine smelling beef. It's coming in through the forced air heat. They may cause my first signs of hunger for the week! GRRRRRRR....

Good morning all!!

Second day at work is so much better port pain wise. Me being at a crappy job sucks but oh well glad to have one I guess. Glad its already humpday.

Reggie, its ok are you going to the meeting Saturday?? I love Nii... he is my little kareoke buddy. Love it! every time I hear that black eye peas song I laugh!!

Candra hows the head today??

heather, yes we were talking about the 6th of March. this weekend is the Point West meeting so next weekend!! You wanna go with me??

YAY John and Lee on the weight loss!!! Its neck and neck!! heheehhe...

Mo Im glad it went ok for you yesterday!

Well today is day 1 of puree and I gotta tell ya egg salad didnt look to yummy but thats ok. I am having chuncky pureed beef stew. mmmm. Im so excited lol...

Monique – Sorry to hear about your Aunt!

Mo,

Sorry about your aunt, but I am glad the services went ok.

Nicollie I was super excited on puree!! LOL! So much easier then stage 4 man!

Thanks for the well wishes/condolesences for my Auntie. I will miss her so much. She was more like my grandmother.

Accountability time!!!

B-1/2C. Grits

Planned

L-1/2 turkey burger patty , 1 scram egg

D-Ground turkey taco meat on a bed of lettuce, salsa, non-fat sour cream, jalapeno, cheese, crumbled tortilla chips for crunch, yum!!!

The family will be having tacos. Hopefully I can stick to what I've planned. I love tacos!!!!!

APRIL 1st, April Fool's Day! Hope I don't end up being the FOOL!!! I have to lose a few lbs...I did ask Beverly if there were an average amount of weight they are looking to see one lose between fills and she said, "No, there's no set/standard amount." She asked me if I wanted an appt to see Robin too. I said, "No." She then said to be sure to tell Dr Fisher that was my choice. I most certainly will! That is a total waste of my time. I do not need a condesending person to tell me what I should and should not be eating. I know what the heck to do...I'm just defiant and ill prepared most of the time. LOL

Anyway, I have work to do!!!

D-

CoCo - I heated my egg salad - somehow warm stuff seems better to me.

Tamra - just eat whatever protein you like for breakfast - chicken, hamburger, whatever so long as you like it and it tastes good to you. Not sure if you like cottage cheese or yogurt, but they have protein.

So today is my first day back at work - I have about a billion emails to get rid of - a month is alot of email!

And today is day 1 of Stage 4 - here is what I have had so far

B: 1.5 scrambled eggs w/ 2 tbsp shredded cheese

L: 1/3 c of baked chicken (no skin, with BBQ sauce on it), 2 tbsp of steamed brocolli

It was great to chew something!!

John and Lee - you are rocking it in the weight category! Lee - hope things tighen up for you soon!

Doing good so far:

Breakfast: 1 grande skinny decaf latte

Lunch: 1 boca burger (2 & 1/8 oz), with 1 oz cheddar cheese. 1/8 potato with teaspoon of country crock

Dinner: ??

WAAAYYYYY TOO MANY PAGES TO READ TO CATCH UP!

I skimmed -

Bea - glad you posted!

John & Lee - Don't worry, you can stop looking - I FOUND YOUR WEIGHT THAT YOU GUYS LOST hahaha. Too afraid to hit the scale after my carb fest these last few days.

My headache has moved to the back of my head - whew! I never went to kaiser but as long as it's not in my eyeballs I'm good! I think the meds have an affect on Rambo - like he was just too high to function. I haven't taken any today and he's back in action.

Coco - I just finished Eclipse. Hope the movie stays tru to the story a little bit - can't wait to see Bella makin out with Jacob LOL. BTW - for those of you with migraines - audio books work well. Not alot of pitch changes and it takes your mind off the pain in your brain. Saving the last book for the next big one :wink:

Oh, and all of those that have asked - I've done it all - scans, shrinks, headache specialists - bottom line is I'm depressed & fat. Hmmm? Shrink doesn't think I'm depressed but headache specialist says that is the cause and won't budge on that LOL.

Mo - sorry bout your aunt

Ash - you can do this 9lb thinggy - no prob

JES - How ya doin - you need to get that fill!

TamTam - you're doing well - I lived off canned chicken.

Coco & Tam - I wanna walk with ya'll

Donna - how are you? You've been MIA too

So much I wanted to say but having a brain fart

Oh - JES - ground meat sticks with me the best. I can eat alot of things in abundance but not ground beef or ground turkey/chicken - I know my pouch is cool cuz when I do eat alot I can actually FEEL it just passin thru the band - not easily but it goes. But ground meats will keep me full for many a hours