Hello Bandsters.....(162-4)

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Been a while since I have checked in. Was so sick. I had pneumonia. I

was never so sick. But the good news is that I LOST WEIGHT. Sick as a

dog, but lost about 8-9 POUNDS. So PNEUMONIA FRICKEN ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

I may try to catch it again if I can't get beyond this 162-4

business.

I am getting greedy now. Loving the loss. NO one noticed my weight

loss till after I was sick. NOW everyone is making remarks. I think

its because they didnt see me for a while, and then I dipped below

that number where it really does show. LOL. Its when your face and

other parts kick in... I hate the remarks. But thats just me.

Now I am shopping for new clothes. Still like the BLACK pants and

comfy tops. I am getting tired of rolling up my pants and dragging my

pants on the ground. I dont look 'foxy' but I dont look fat in my

clothes now. Yeay!!! Hope I never get caught in a bank robbery where

they robber forces everyone to disrobe. You know I will be the one

who get everyone killed. NO WAY will I remove my pants. No matter

what.

Ok. Eventually my legs should look a little better. But for now, they

look saggy and saggy, and a little more saggy. But I love my saggy

legs compared to the fat miserable body I was carting around for

years. GAWD, how horrible my life was. This was the best money I have

ever INVESTED in my life.

I find this is the control I knew would reflect in EVERY area of my

life. I have discipline in areas I didnt before. I am NOT perfect. I

slack off. But I stick pretty much to my PLANS now. Its so wonderful.

I find my life is about following up and following through. I am

focused on goals now. Before I was focused on food and food and food.

I still LOVE food. But now I dont LIVE in that, terror that I will

always be fat so accept it, space anymore. I may have a bad food

choice moment, but it doesnt last long, it cant. lol.

Ok, I've said enough about me...what do you think about me...

Take care, Bandsters and Perspective Bandsters.

As always, I give worship to Dr. Aceves. I was fortunate to choose

him to do my surgery.

Good health to you.

Deb SM

DOB 8-8-05

FF 10-6-05

230-198-163-129?, or whatever...

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I just read your post, hope you don't mind... I head down to Dr.

Aceves this Thursday from Northern California to have him do my

surgery this Friday. I must say this past week has been somewhat like

a tetter-totter. Some days I think I should go through with it and

other days I think I could put this money toward something else. My

husband says he doesn't think I need to have it done that he loves me

for who I am on the inside as well as whats on the outside. But that

he understands why I would want to do this for myself and my health.

But when you pay this kind of money you ALWAYS want to make sure your

weight loss is gone FOREVER..

I have a friend who has had her lapband for about 3 yrs. and she

looks WONDERFUL.. She started @ about 235 and is now @ 136. She's had

bumbs along the way but still has the lap band and is still in the

best health and shape of her life..

I also read you had pneumonia-(Sorry to hear that-hope you're feeling

better), don't mean to sound gross or anything, but did you throw up?

If so how did that affect your band?

I think you're doing a wonderful job, keep up the good work and hope

to see you on the skinny side of life..

Best to you and all the other bandsters,

Donna

>

> Been a while since I have checked in. Was so sick. I had pneumonia.

I

> was never so sick. But the good news is that I LOST WEIGHT. Sick as

a

> dog, but lost about 8-9 POUNDS. So PNEUMONIA FRICKEN

ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

>

> I may try to catch it again if I can't get beyond this 162-4

> business.

>

> I am getting greedy now. Loving the loss. NO one noticed my weight

> loss till after I was sick. NOW everyone is making remarks. I think

> its because they didnt see me for a while, and then I dipped below

> that number where it really does show. LOL. Its when your face and

> other parts kick in... I hate the remarks. But thats just me.

>

> Now I am shopping for new clothes. Still like the BLACK pants and

> comfy tops. I am getting tired of rolling up my pants and dragging

my

> pants on the ground. I dont look 'foxy' but I dont look fat in my

> clothes now. Yeay!!! Hope I never get caught in a bank robbery

where

> they robber forces everyone to disrobe. You know I will be the one

> who get everyone killed. NO WAY will I remove my pants. No matter

> what.

>

> Ok. Eventually my legs should look a little better. But for now,

they

> look saggy and saggy, and a little more saggy. But I love my saggy

> legs compared to the fat miserable body I was carting around for

> years. GAWD, how horrible my life was. This was the best money I

have

> ever INVESTED in my life.

>

> I find this is the control I knew would reflect in EVERY area of my

> life. I have discipline in areas I didnt before. I am NOT perfect.

I

> slack off. But I stick pretty much to my PLANS now. Its so

wonderful.

> I find my life is about following up and following through. I am

> focused on goals now. Before I was focused on food and food and

food.

> I still LOVE food. But now I dont LIVE in that, terror that I will

> always be fat so accept it, space anymore. I may have a bad food

> choice moment, but it doesnt last long, it cant. lol.

>

> Ok, I've said enough about me...what do you think about me...

> Take care, Bandsters and Perspective Bandsters.

>

> As always, I give worship to Dr. Aceves. I was fortunate to choose

> him to do my surgery.

>

> Good health to you.

> Deb SM

> DOB 8-8-05

> FF 10-6-05

> 230-198-163-129?, or whatever...

>

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Donna, I finally see another person from California..........I know that Liz is in the bay area and I am on the central coast. Glad you are here. I am gathering the money as we speak!!! Keep in touch Virginiadonnaband06 <donnaband06@...> wrote: I just read your post, hope you don't mind... I head down to Dr. Aceves this Thursday from Northern California to have him do my surgery this Friday. I must say this past week has been somewhat like a tetter-totter. Some days I think I should go through with it and other days I think I could put this money toward something else. My husband says he doesn't think I need to have it done that he loves me for who I am on the inside as well as whats on the outside. But that he understands why I would want to do this for

myself and my health. But when you pay this kind of money you ALWAYS want to make sure your weight loss is gone FOREVER.. I have a friend who has had her lapband for about 3 yrs. and she looks WONDERFUL.. She started @ about 235 and is now @ 136. She's had bumbs along the way but still has the lap band and is still in the best health and shape of her life..I also read you had pneumonia-(Sorry to hear that-hope you're feeling better), don't mean to sound gross or anything, but did you throw up? If so how did that affect your band? I think you're doing a wonderful job, keep up the good work and hope to see you on the skinny side of life..Best to you and all the other bandsters,Donna>> Been a while since I have checked in. Was so sick. I had pneumonia. I > was never so sick. But the good news

is that I LOST WEIGHT. Sick as a > dog, but lost about 8-9 POUNDS. So PNEUMONIA FRICKEN ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!> > I may try to catch it again if I can't get beyond this 162-4 > business. > > I am getting greedy now. Loving the loss. NO one noticed my weight > loss till after I was sick. NOW everyone is making remarks. I think > its because they didnt see me for a while, and then I dipped below > that number where it really does show. LOL. Its when your face and > other parts kick in... I hate the remarks. But thats just me. > > Now I am shopping for new clothes. Still like the BLACK pants and > comfy tops. I am getting tired of rolling up my pants and dragging my > pants on the ground. I dont look 'foxy' but I dont look fat in my > clothes now. Yeay!!! Hope I never get caught in a bank robbery where > they robber forces everyone to disrobe. You know I will

be the one > who get everyone killed. NO WAY will I remove my pants. No matter > what. > > Ok. Eventually my legs should look a little better. But for now, they > look saggy and saggy, and a little more saggy. But I love my saggy > legs compared to the fat miserable body I was carting around for > years. GAWD, how horrible my life was. This was the best money I have > ever INVESTED in my life. > > I find this is the control I knew would reflect in EVERY area of my > life. I have discipline in areas I didnt before. I am NOT perfect. I > slack off. But I stick pretty much to my PLANS now. Its so wonderful. > I find my life is about following up and following through. I am > focused on goals now. Before I was focused on food and food and food. > I still LOVE food. But now I dont LIVE in that, terror that I will > always be fat so accept it, space

anymore. I may have a bad food > choice moment, but it doesnt last long, it cant. lol. > > Ok, I've said enough about me...what do you think about me...> Take care, Bandsters and Perspective Bandsters. > > As always, I give worship to Dr. Aceves. I was fortunate to choose > him to do my surgery. > > Good health to you.> Deb SM> DOB 8-8-05> FF 10-6-05> 230-198-163-129?, or whatever...> Virginia

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Hey Virginia and Donna,

I am from California as well. I live in the Central Valley, Merced

County area. Perhaps one time we can all get together somewhere and

meet.

Kelli

> >

> > Been a while since I have checked in. Was so sick. I had

pneumonia.

> I

> > was never so sick. But the good news is that I LOST WEIGHT. Sick

as

> a

> > dog, but lost about 8-9 POUNDS. So PNEUMONIA FRICKEN

> ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

> >

> > I may try to catch it again if I can't get beyond this 162-4

> > business.

> >

> > I am getting greedy now. Loving the loss. NO one noticed my

weight

> > loss till after I was sick. NOW everyone is making remarks. I

think

> > its because they didnt see me for a while, and then I dipped

below

> > that number where it really does show. LOL. Its when your face

and

> > other parts kick in... I hate the remarks. But thats just me.

> >

> > Now I am shopping for new clothes. Still like the BLACK pants

and

> > comfy tops. I am getting tired of rolling up my pants and

dragging

> my

> > pants on the ground. I dont look 'foxy' but I dont look fat in

my

> > clothes now. Yeay!!! Hope I never get caught in a bank robbery

> where

> > they robber forces everyone to disrobe. You know I will be the

one

> > who get everyone killed. NO WAY will I remove my pants. No

matter

> > what.

> >

> > Ok. Eventually my legs should look a little better. But for now,

> they

> > look saggy and saggy, and a little more saggy. But I love my

saggy

> > legs compared to the fat miserable body I was carting around for

> > years. GAWD, how horrible my life was. This was the best money I

> have

> > ever INVESTED in my life.

> >

> > I find this is the control I knew would reflect in EVERY area of

my

> > life. I have discipline in areas I didnt before. I am NOT

perfect.

> I

> > slack off. But I stick pretty much to my PLANS now. Its so

> wonderful.

> > I find my life is about following up and following through. I am

> > focused on goals now. Before I was focused on food and food and

> food.

> > I still LOVE food. But now I dont LIVE in that, terror that I

will

> > always be fat so accept it, space anymore. I may have a bad

food

> > choice moment, but it doesnt last long, it cant. lol.

> >

> > Ok, I've said enough about me...what do you think about me...

> > Take care, Bandsters and Perspective Bandsters.

> >

> > As always, I give worship to Dr. Aceves. I was fortunate to

choose

> > him to do my surgery.

> >

> > Good health to you.

> > Deb SM

> > DOB 8-8-05

> > FF 10-6-05

> > 230-198-163-129?, or whatever...

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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HI Virginia, I also live in california - in south orange county. and am also in the process of saving my money for band - i am scheduled for april 10th! Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Donna, I finally see another person from California..........I know that Liz is in the bay area and I am on the central coast. Glad you are here. I am gathering the money as we speak!!! Keep in touch Virginiadonnaband06 <donnaband06@...> wrote: I just read your post, hope you don't mind... I head down to Dr. Aceves this Thursday from Northern California to have him do my surgery this Friday. I

must say this past week has been somewhat like a tetter-totter. Some days I think I should go through with it and other days I think I could put this money toward something else. My husband says he doesn't think I need to have it done that he loves me for who I am on the inside as well as whats on the outside. But that he understands why I would want to do this for myself and my health. But when you pay this kind of money you ALWAYS want to make sure your weight loss is gone FOREVER.. I have a friend who has had her lapband for about 3 yrs. and she looks WONDERFUL.. She started @ about 235 and is now @ 136. She's had bumbs along the way but still has the lap band and is still in the best health and shape of her life..I also read you had pneumonia-(Sorry to hear that-hope you're feeling better), don't mean to sound gross or anything, but did you throw up? If so how did that affect your band? I think you're doing a

wonderful job, keep up the good work and hope to see you on the skinny side of life..Best to you and all the other bandsters,Donna>> Been a while since I have checked in. Was so sick. I had pneumonia. I > was never so sick. But the good news is that I LOST WEIGHT. Sick as a > dog, but lost about 8-9 POUNDS. So PNEUMONIA FRICKEN ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!> > I may try to catch it again if I can't get beyond this 162-4 > business. > > I am getting greedy now. Loving the loss. NO one noticed my weight > loss till after I was sick. NOW everyone is making remarks. I think > its because they didnt see me for a while, and then I dipped below > that number where it really does show. LOL. Its when your face and > other parts kick in... I hate the remarks. But thats

just me. > > Now I am shopping for new clothes. Still like the BLACK pants and > comfy tops. I am getting tired of rolling up my pants and dragging my > pants on the ground. I dont look 'foxy' but I dont look fat in my > clothes now. Yeay!!! Hope I never get caught in a bank robbery where > they robber forces everyone to disrobe. You know I will be the one > who get everyone killed. NO WAY will I remove my pants. No matter > what. > > Ok. Eventually my legs should look a little better. But for now, they > look saggy and saggy, and a little more saggy. But I love my saggy > legs compared to the fat miserable body I was carting around for > years. GAWD, how horrible my life was. This was the best money I have > ever INVESTED in my life. > > I find this is the control I knew would reflect in EVERY area of my > life. I have discipline in areas I didnt

before. I am NOT perfect. I > slack off. But I stick pretty much to my PLANS now. Its so wonderful. > I find my life is about following up and following through. I am > focused on goals now. Before I was focused on food and food and food. > I still LOVE food. But now I dont LIVE in that, terror that I will > always be fat so accept it, space anymore. I may have a bad food > choice moment, but it doesnt last long, it cant. lol. > > Ok, I've said enough about me...what do you think about me...> Take care, Bandsters and Perspective Bandsters. > > As always, I give worship to Dr. Aceves. I was fortunate to choose > him to do my surgery. > > Good health to you.> Deb SM> DOB 8-8-05> FF 10-6-05> 230-198-163-129?, or whatever...> Virginia

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Caprise, That's great!!! I'm waiting to see how I come out on my taxes and after I pay my property taxes! Keep in touch. I'll be cheering for you. Virginiacaprise holmes <capriseholmes@...> wrote: HI Virginia, I also live in california - in south orange county. and am also in the process of saving my money for band - i am scheduled for april 10th! Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Donna, I finally see another person from California..........I know that Liz is in the bay area and I am on the central coast. Glad you are here. I am gathering the money as we

speak!!! Keep in touch Virginiadonnaband06 <donnaband06@...> wrote: I just read your post, hope you don't mind... I head down to Dr. Aceves this Thursday from Northern California to have him do my surgery this Friday. I must say this past week has been somewhat like a tetter-totter. Some days I think I should go through with it and other days I think I could put this money toward something else. My husband says he doesn't think I need to have it done that he loves me for who I am on the inside as well as whats on the outside. But that he understands why I would want to do this for myself and my health. But when you pay this kind of money you ALWAYS want to make sure your weight loss is gone FOREVER.. I have a friend who has had her lapband for about 3 yrs. and she looks

WONDERFUL.. She started @ about 235 and is now @ 136. She's had bumbs along the way but still has the lap band and is still in the best health and shape of her life..I also read you had pneumonia-(Sorry to hear that-hope you're feeling better), don't mean to sound gross or anything, but did you throw up? If so how did that affect your band? I think you're doing a wonderful job, keep up the good work and hope to see you on the skinny side of life..Best to you and all the other bandsters,Donna>> Been a while since I have checked in. Was so sick. I had pneumonia. I > was never so sick. But the good news is that I LOST WEIGHT. Sick as a > dog, but lost about 8-9 POUNDS. So PNEUMONIA FRICKEN ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!> > I may try to catch it again if I can't get beyond this 162-4

> business. > > I am getting greedy now. Loving the loss. NO one noticed my weight > loss till after I was sick. NOW everyone is making remarks. I think > its because they didnt see me for a while, and then I dipped below > that number where it really does show. LOL. Its when your face and > other parts kick in... I hate the remarks. But thats just me. > > Now I am shopping for new clothes. Still like the BLACK pants and > comfy tops. I am getting tired of rolling up my pants and dragging my > pants on the ground. I dont look 'foxy' but I dont look fat in my > clothes now. Yeay!!! Hope I never get caught in a bank robbery where > they robber forces everyone to disrobe. You know I will be the one > who get everyone killed. NO WAY will I remove my pants. No matter > what. > > Ok. Eventually my legs should look a little better. But for now, they >

look saggy and saggy, and a little more saggy. But I love my saggy > legs compared to the fat miserable body I was carting around for > years. GAWD, how horrible my life was. This was the best money I have > ever INVESTED in my life. > > I find this is the control I knew would reflect in EVERY area of my > life. I have discipline in areas I didnt before. I am NOT perfect. I > slack off. But I stick pretty much to my PLANS now. Its so wonderful. > I find my life is about following up and following through. I am > focused on goals now. Before I was focused on food and food and food. > I still LOVE food. But now I dont LIVE in that, terror that I will > always be fat so accept it, space anymore. I may have a bad food > choice moment, but it doesnt last long, it cant. lol. > > Ok, I've said enough about me...what do you think about me...> Take care, Bandsters

and Perspective Bandsters. > > As always, I give worship to Dr. Aceves. I was fortunate to choose > him to do my surgery. > > Good health to you.> Deb SM> DOB 8-8-05> FF 10-6-05> 230-198-163-129?, or whatever...> Virginia Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Virginia

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Sounds great!!!!Kelli <psichikel@...> wrote: Hey Virginia and Donna,I am from California as well. I live in the Central Valley, Merced County area. Perhaps one time we can all get together somewhere and meet. Kelli> >> > Been a while since I have checked in. Was so sick. I had pneumonia. > I > > was never so sick. But the good news is that I LOST WEIGHT. Sick as > a > > dog, but lost about 8-9 POUNDS. So PNEUMONIA FRICKEN > ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!> > > > I may try to catch it again if I can't get beyond this 162-4 > > business. > > > > I am getting greedy now. Loving the loss. NO one noticed my

weight > > loss till after I was sick. NOW everyone is making remarks. I think > > its because they didnt see me for a while, and then I dipped below > > that number where it really does show. LOL. Its when your face and > > other parts kick in... I hate the remarks. But thats just me. > > > > Now I am shopping for new clothes. Still like the BLACK pants and > > comfy tops. I am getting tired of rolling up my pants and dragging > my > > pants on the ground. I dont look 'foxy' but I dont look fat in my > > clothes now. Yeay!!! Hope I never get caught in a bank robbery > where > > they robber forces everyone to disrobe. You know I will be the one > > who get everyone killed. NO WAY will I remove my pants. No matter > > what. > > > > Ok. Eventually my legs should look a little better. But for now,

> they > > look saggy and saggy, and a little more saggy. But I love my saggy > > legs compared to the fat miserable body I was carting around for > > years. GAWD, how horrible my life was. This was the best money I > have > > ever INVESTED in my life. > > > > I find this is the control I knew would reflect in EVERY area of my > > life. I have discipline in areas I didnt before. I am NOT perfect. > I > > slack off. But I stick pretty much to my PLANS now. Its so > wonderful. > > I find my life is about following up and following through. I am > > focused on goals now. Before I was focused on food and food and > food. > > I still LOVE food. But now I dont LIVE in that, terror that I will > > always be fat so accept it, space anymore. I may have a bad food > > choice moment, but it doesnt last

long, it cant. lol. > > > > Ok, I've said enough about me...what do you think about me...> > Take care, Bandsters and Perspective Bandsters. > > > > As always, I give worship to Dr. Aceves. I was fortunate to choose > > him to do my surgery. > > > > Good health to you.> > Deb SM> > DOB 8-8-05> > FF 10-6-05> > 230-198-163-129?, or whatever...> >> > > > > > > > >

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Thanks and same here - i hope uncle sam does right by you so you can get this done also! Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Caprise, That's great!!! I'm waiting to see how I come out on my taxes and after I pay my property taxes! Keep in touch. I'll be cheering for you. Virginiacaprise holmes <capriseholmes@...> wrote: HI Virginia, I also live in california - in south orange county. and am also in the process of saving my money for band - i am scheduled for april 10th! Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Donna, I finally see another person from California..........I know that Liz is in the bay area and I am on the central coast. Glad you are here. I am gathering the money as we speak!!! Keep in touch Virginiadonnaband06 <donnaband06@...> wrote: I just read your post, hope you don't mind... I head down to Dr. Aceves this Thursday from Northern California to have him do my surgery this Friday. I must say this past week has been somewhat like a tetter-totter. Some days I think I should go through with it and other days I think I could put this money toward something else. My husband says he doesn't think I need to have it done that he loves me for who I am on the inside as well as whats on the outside. But

that he understands why I would want to do this for myself and my health. But when you pay this kind of money you ALWAYS want to make sure your weight loss is gone FOREVER.. I have a friend who has had her lapband for about 3 yrs. and she looks WONDERFUL.. She started @ about 235 and is now @ 136. She's had bumbs along the way but still has the lap band and is still in the best health and shape of her life..I also read you had pneumonia-(Sorry to hear that-hope you're feeling better), don't mean to sound gross or anything, but did you throw up? If so how did that affect your band? I think you're doing a wonderful job, keep up the good work and hope to see you on the skinny side of life..Best to you and all the other bandsters,Donna>> Been a while since I have checked in. Was so sick. I had

pneumonia. I > was never so sick. But the good news is that I LOST WEIGHT. Sick as a > dog, but lost about 8-9 POUNDS. So PNEUMONIA FRICKEN ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!> > I may try to catch it again if I can't get beyond this 162-4 > business. > > I am getting greedy now. Loving the loss. NO one noticed my weight > loss till after I was sick. NOW everyone is making remarks. I think > its because they didnt see me for a while, and then I dipped below > that number where it really does show. LOL. Its when your face and > other parts kick in... I hate the remarks. But thats just me. > > Now I am shopping for new clothes. Still like the BLACK pants and > comfy tops. I am getting tired of rolling up my pants and dragging my > pants on the ground. I dont look 'foxy' but I dont look fat in my > clothes now. Yeay!!! Hope I never get caught in a bank robbery where

> they robber forces everyone to disrobe. You know I will be the one > who get everyone killed. NO WAY will I remove my pants. No matter > what. > > Ok. Eventually my legs should look a little better. But for now, they > look saggy and saggy, and a little more saggy. But I love my saggy > legs compared to the fat miserable body I was carting around for > years. GAWD, how horrible my life was. This was the best money I have > ever INVESTED in my life. > > I find this is the control I knew would reflect in EVERY area of my > life. I have discipline in areas I didnt before. I am NOT perfect. I > slack off. But I stick pretty much to my PLANS now. Its so wonderful. > I find my life is about following up and following through. I am > focused on goals now. Before I was focused on food and food and food. > I still LOVE food. But now I dont LIVE in that, terror

that I will > always be fat so accept it, space anymore. I may have a bad food > choice moment, but it doesnt last long, it cant. lol. > > Ok, I've said enough about me...what do you think about me...> Take care, Bandsters and Perspective Bandsters. > > As always, I give worship to Dr. Aceves. I was fortunate to choose > him to do my surgery. > > Good health to you.> Deb SM> DOB 8-8-05> FF 10-6-05> 230-198-163-129?, or whatever...> Virginia Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.

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Short for time, but wanted to address your apprehension regarding

your investing in your life. Your weight issues dont come from your

husband loving your fat or thin. Your issues come from how much YOU

value your own health. If you feel that the quality of your life is

good enough at the weight you are at now, and if you feel that you

have the ability to be happy fat or thin, you can answer your own

question. The subconscious mind has only one job. To keep things the

same. So even when we want to do things that are positive and GOOD

and better, our subconscious mind trys to keep things the same. So

remember, maybe the resistance is coming from a place of fear of

success. Just a thought.

If I had it to do over again. I would have done this 30 years ago. I

wasted so much time being fat and trying to accept myself as I was.

The money I spent on my band is, by far, the best investment in my

well being. But I am not living your experience. You will have to

live in your body. You, not your husband or anyone else. YOU.

Good health to you.

Deb SM.

> >

> > Been a while since I have checked in. Was so sick. I had

pneumonia.

> I

> > was never so sick. But the good news is that I LOST WEIGHT. Sick

as

> a

> > dog, but lost about 8-9 POUNDS. So PNEUMONIA FRICKEN

> ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

> >

> > I may try to catch it again if I can't get beyond this 162-4

> > business.

> >

> > I am getting greedy now. Loving the loss. NO one noticed my

weight

> > loss till after I was sick. NOW everyone is making remarks. I

think

> > its because they didnt see me for a while, and then I dipped

below

> > that number where it really does show. LOL. Its when your face

and

> > other parts kick in... I hate the remarks. But thats just me.

> >

> > Now I am shopping for new clothes. Still like the BLACK pants and

> > comfy tops. I am getting tired of rolling up my pants and

dragging

> my

> > pants on the ground. I dont look 'foxy' but I dont look fat in my

> > clothes now. Yeay!!! Hope I never get caught in a bank robbery

> where

> > they robber forces everyone to disrobe. You know I will be the

one

> > who get everyone killed. NO WAY will I remove my pants. No matter

> > what.

> >

> > Ok. Eventually my legs should look a little better. But for now,

> they

> > look saggy and saggy, and a little more saggy. But I love my

saggy

> > legs compared to the fat miserable body I was carting around for

> > years. GAWD, how horrible my life was. This was the best money I

> have

> > ever INVESTED in my life.

> >

> > I find this is the control I knew would reflect in EVERY area of

my

> > life. I have discipline in areas I didnt before. I am NOT

perfect.

> I

> > slack off. But I stick pretty much to my PLANS now. Its so

> wonderful.

> > I find my life is about following up and following through. I am

> > focused on goals now. Before I was focused on food and food and

> food.

> > I still LOVE food. But now I dont LIVE in that, terror that I

will

> > always be fat so accept it, space anymore. I may have a bad food

> > choice moment, but it doesnt last long, it cant. lol.

> >

> > Ok, I've said enough about me...what do you think about me...

> > Take care, Bandsters and Perspective Bandsters.

> >

> > As always, I give worship to Dr. Aceves. I was fortunate to

choose

> > him to do my surgery.

> >

> > Good health to you.

> > Deb SM

> > DOB 8-8-05

> > FF 10-6-05

> > 230-198-163-129?, or whatever...

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I just remembered you asked the vomit question. NO I didnt vomit when

sick. But I have vomited because of medication I had to take. I hate

taking pills. Automatic gaging for me. But I am not afraid because I

dont vomit or strain. I drink a ton of liquid slowly and vomiting

hasnt been a problem. I have only PB'd if I eat too much. Totally

different thing. You dont use your stomach muscles. The band isnt

disturbed. Its pretty easy. I just sip a couple of ounces of water

and bend over allowing the food to come up. I dont reccommend it as a

regular habit, but if you eat too much sometimes, its necessary to

get rid of that STUCK feeling. I NEVER wait. I dont stuff my

escophagus. But at times I will have ONE bite too many. There is an

art of learning to eat with the band. Thats why they say to only put

as much as you are capable of BAND-eating, (and each bandster learns

their amount) on your plate. Never more, and NEVER just try to finish

anything, once you are full.

BTW, My health is great. Thank you. Deb SM.

> >

> > Been a while since I have checked in. Was so sick. I had

pneumonia.

> I

> > was never so sick. But the good news is that I LOST WEIGHT. Sick

as

> a

> > dog, but lost about 8-9 POUNDS. So PNEUMONIA FRICKEN

> ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

> >

> > I may try to catch it again if I can't get beyond this 162-4

> > business.

> >

> > I am getting greedy now. Loving the loss. NO one noticed my

weight

> > loss till after I was sick. NOW everyone is making remarks. I

think

> > its because they didnt see me for a while, and then I dipped

below

> > that number where it really does show. LOL. Its when your face

and

> > other parts kick in... I hate the remarks. But thats just me.

> >

> > Now I am shopping for new clothes. Still like the BLACK pants and

> > comfy tops. I am getting tired of rolling up my pants and

dragging

> my

> > pants on the ground. I dont look 'foxy' but I dont look fat in my

> > clothes now. Yeay!!! Hope I never get caught in a bank robbery

> where

> > they robber forces everyone to disrobe. You know I will be the

one

> > who get everyone killed. NO WAY will I remove my pants. No matter

> > what.

> >

> > Ok. Eventually my legs should look a little better. But for now,

> they

> > look saggy and saggy, and a little more saggy. But I love my

saggy

> > legs compared to the fat miserable body I was carting around for

> > years. GAWD, how horrible my life was. This was the best money I

> have

> > ever INVESTED in my life.

> >

> > I find this is the control I knew would reflect in EVERY area of

my

> > life. I have discipline in areas I didnt before. I am NOT

perfect.

> I

> > slack off. But I stick pretty much to my PLANS now. Its so

> wonderful.

> > I find my life is about following up and following through. I am

> > focused on goals now. Before I was focused on food and food and

> food.

> > I still LOVE food. But now I dont LIVE in that, terror that I

will

> > always be fat so accept it, space anymore. I may have a bad food

> > choice moment, but it doesnt last long, it cant. lol.

> >

> > Ok, I've said enough about me...what do you think about me...

> > Take care, Bandsters and Perspective Bandsters.

> >

> > As always, I give worship to Dr. Aceves. I was fortunate to

choose

> > him to do my surgery.

> >

> > Good health to you.

> > Deb SM

> > DOB 8-8-05

> > FF 10-6-05

> > 230-198-163-129?, or whatever...

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the kind words, they really helped me. I know my health is

the MOST important thing. But as a mother I always think of what my

children might need and put my needs second to thiers.. I know, I

know I shouldn't do that-but that's just who I am... So tomorrow is

the start of a brand new life for me.. A healthier and happier life..

Thanks for your kind words...

Donna

> > >

> > > Been a while since I have checked in. Was so sick. I had

> pneumonia.

> > I

> > > was never so sick. But the good news is that I LOST WEIGHT.

Sick

> as

> > a

> > > dog, but lost about 8-9 POUNDS. So PNEUMONIA FRICKEN

> > ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

> > >

> > > I may try to catch it again if I can't get beyond this 162-4

> > > business.

> > >

> > > I am getting greedy now. Loving the loss. NO one noticed my

> weight

> > > loss till after I was sick. NOW everyone is making remarks. I

> think

> > > its because they didnt see me for a while, and then I dipped

> below

> > > that number where it really does show. LOL. Its when your face

> and

> > > other parts kick in... I hate the remarks. But thats just me.

> > >

> > > Now I am shopping for new clothes. Still like the BLACK pants

and

> > > comfy tops. I am getting tired of rolling up my pants and

> dragging

> > my

> > > pants on the ground. I dont look 'foxy' but I dont look fat in

my

> > > clothes now. Yeay!!! Hope I never get caught in a bank robbery

> > where

> > > they robber forces everyone to disrobe. You know I will be the

> one

> > > who get everyone killed. NO WAY will I remove my pants. No

matter

> > > what.

> > >

> > > Ok. Eventually my legs should look a little better. But for

now,

> > they

> > > look saggy and saggy, and a little more saggy. But I love my

> saggy

> > > legs compared to the fat miserable body I was carting around

for

> > > years. GAWD, how horrible my life was. This was the best money

I

> > have

> > > ever INVESTED in my life.

> > >

> > > I find this is the control I knew would reflect in EVERY area

of

> my

> > > life. I have discipline in areas I didnt before. I am NOT

> perfect.

> > I

> > > slack off. But I stick pretty much to my PLANS now. Its so

> > wonderful.

> > > I find my life is about following up and following through. I

am

> > > focused on goals now. Before I was focused on food and food and

> > food.

> > > I still LOVE food. But now I dont LIVE in that, terror that I

> will

> > > always be fat so accept it, space anymore. I may have a bad

food

> > > choice moment, but it doesnt last long, it cant. lol.

> > >

> > > Ok, I've said enough about me...what do you think about me...

> > > Take care, Bandsters and Perspective Bandsters.

> > >

> > > As always, I give worship to Dr. Aceves. I was fortunate to

> choose

> > > him to do my surgery.

> > >

> > > Good health to you.

> > > Deb SM

> > > DOB 8-8-05

> > > FF 10-6-05

> > > 230-198-163-129?, or whatever...

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Caprise! I am originally from Orange County. Well, for the most part I group up in Fullerton. Went to high school in La Habra, lived all around the county. (My mom liked to move when I was little). Nice to see you on the list!

M

280/180/155 -100lbs gone for good!

Lapband 3/1/05

http://www.tracyslapband.com

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of caprise holmesSent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 9:02 AM Subject: Re: Re: Hello Bandsters.....(162-4)

HI Virginia, I also live in california - in south orange county. and am also in the process of saving my money for band - i am scheduled for april 10th!

[Guest guest]

The best way to teach children is to be a good example. Thats how we

learn. It they see you care for yourself, put yourself FIRST, that

gives them permission to do that to.

Putting YOUR health first, invests in your being around for them

later. Being overweight just takes years off life.

Good health to you.

Deb SM

> > > >

> > > > Been a while since I have checked in. Was so sick. I had

> > pneumonia.

> > > I

> > > > was never so sick. But the good news is that I LOST WEIGHT.

> Sick

> > as

> > > a

> > > > dog, but lost about 8-9 POUNDS. So PNEUMONIA FRICKEN

> > > ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

> > > >

> > > > I may try to catch it again if I can't get beyond this 162-4

> > > > business.

> > > >

> > > > I am getting greedy now. Loving the loss. NO one noticed my

> > weight

> > > > loss till after I was sick. NOW everyone is making remarks. I

> > think

> > > > its because they didnt see me for a while, and then I dipped

> > below

> > > > that number where it really does show. LOL. Its when your

face

> > and

> > > > other parts kick in... I hate the remarks. But thats just me.

> > > >

> > > > Now I am shopping for new clothes. Still like the BLACK pants

> and

> > > > comfy tops. I am getting tired of rolling up my pants and

> > dragging

> > > my

> > > > pants on the ground. I dont look 'foxy' but I dont look fat

in

> my

> > > > clothes now. Yeay!!! Hope I never get caught in a bank

robbery

> > > where

> > > > they robber forces everyone to disrobe. You know I will be

the

> > one

> > > > who get everyone killed. NO WAY will I remove my pants. No

> matter

> > > > what.

> > > >

> > > > Ok. Eventually my legs should look a little better. But for

> now,

> > > they

> > > > look saggy and saggy, and a little more saggy. But I love my

> > saggy

> > > > legs compared to the fat miserable body I was carting around

> for

> > > > years. GAWD, how horrible my life was. This was the best

money

> I

> > > have

> > > > ever INVESTED in my life.

> > > >

> > > > I find this is the control I knew would reflect in EVERY area

> of

> > my

> > > > life. I have discipline in areas I didnt before. I am NOT

> > perfect.

> > > I

> > > > slack off. But I stick pretty much to my PLANS now. Its so

> > > wonderful.

> > > > I find my life is about following up and following through. I

> am

> > > > focused on goals now. Before I was focused on food and food

and

> > > food.

> > > > I still LOVE food. But now I dont LIVE in that, terror that I

> > will

> > > > always be fat so accept it, space anymore. I may have a bad

> food

> > > > choice moment, but it doesnt last long, it cant. lol.

> > > >

> > > > Ok, I've said enough about me...what do you think about me...

> > > > Take care, Bandsters and Perspective Bandsters.

> > > >

> > > > As always, I give worship to Dr. Aceves. I was fortunate to

> > choose

> > > > him to do my surgery.

> > > >

> > > > Good health to you.

> > > > Deb SM

> > > > DOB 8-8-05

> > > > FF 10-6-05

> > > > 230-198-163-129?, or whatever...

> > > >

> > >

> >

>