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Brace yourself Zannie....there's not a damn thing you can do to stop him from introducing them to her. Not in Texas, anyway. [edit: Oh, that's right! If you can support that she is half crazy then that is your best chance! Especially since she has made threats. Sole custody is very hard to get unless he is a drug addict, alcoholic or otherwise is shown to pose a risk to the children.]

Did you tell the answering service that this is an emergency?? They can be such numbskulls.

I would get in the car and start heading that way....no doubt about it. Call them from your cell and tell them you are on your way!! If you can't even get liquids down then you are dangerously tight.

This is indeed a struggle and you should most definitely give yourself a huge pat on the back (or a massage, or pedicure or a new Coach bag!) for passing on that potluck dinner! Every positive adjustment we make is reinforcement for that behavior in the future...especially when coupled with a reward or expression of gratitude. Your brain starts to think, "Hey! I want more of this!!" and it begins to re-wire the neural pathways that control your responses to impulses. So, it sounds to me like you are well on your way ...just keep doing it until it becomes a habit! GOOD JOB!!

I'm a hiccupper! (is that a word?)

Ah, September! The renewal of hope is in the air as kids go back to school with the promise of straight A's and I with my promise of exercise!! I didn't like the pressure I felt last month with the 'specific' goals I outlined and it made me feel bad when I didn't measure up exactly. So I'm going to relax them just a little bit and break it down into Cardio sessions and Weights sessions, like many of the other Violets do. 8 - Full Body Strength Training Sessions 10 - Cardio Sessions of at least 45 mins. -------------------------------------------------------------------- This book is so awesome! This Year I Will.....How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution, or Make a Dream Come True by MJ Ryan. I plan to buy several for Christmas gifts this year. I'm almost finished with it and when I am, I'll start it over again. Awesome. 8/30 - Got back to the gym today after my little sebbatical :car: and it felt good. I actually had a hard time getting my heart rate UP! Could the quitting cigarettes only 11 days ago improved my performance that much already?? I did quit hacking and couging by day 3. Hmmmmm. Cool. 9/1 - Tried the rowing machine today! I like it!!! I especially like the idea of a total body workout on one machine and in less time. Was getting soooo bored with the other cardio machines. time to play racquetball!! 9/2 - Rowed again today for about 15 minutes and then the elliptical for 10 mins. I feel like I've lost something...can't seem to get a good workout in. Maybe I need to build up to it. 9/8 - Just had one of the most stressful weeks of my life and it was HARD to get thru it without cigarettes, food or booze. I think this Chantix is messing with my moods too....I can't wait to get off of it, but I'm not nearly ready. Exercise went by the wayside again this week. I think I got 3 workouts in. Pitiful. Discovered a 'fitness test' on the stationary bike computer and it said that I have low-very low O2 volume. I should have never taken that test. Here I felt like I was getting into pretty good shape and this computer tells me I suck. Well, whatever....I'm fast approaching 30# gone and that feels great!! 9/20 - Got back from a week in Vegas and California - ate anything I desired while there and gained 2#. Lost it all by Thursday. Yea! Got back to the gym last night by doing 30 mins on the stationary bike and reading. that worked out nicely - the time flew by! Scale at 186.6 Day 31 of not smoking! :mad:

Ah, September! The renewal of hope is in the air as kids go back to school with the promise of straight A's and I with my promise of exercise!! I didn't like the pressure I felt last month with the 'specific' goals I outlined and it made me feel bad when I didn't measure up exactly. So I'm going to relax them just a little bit and break it down into Cardio sessions and Weights sessions, like many of the other Violets do. 8 - Full Body Strength Training Sessions 10 - Cardio Sessions of at least 45 mins. -------------------------------------------------------------------- This book is so awesome! This Year I Will.....How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution, or Make a Dream Come True by MJ Ryan. I plan to buy several for Christmas gifts this year. I'm almost finished with it and when I am, I'll start it over again. Awesome. 8/30 - Got back to the gym today after my little sebbatical and it felt good. I actually had a hard time getting my heart rate UP! Could the quitting cigarettes only 11 days ago improved my performance that much already?? I did quit hacking and couging by day 3. Hmmmmm. Cool. :eek: 9/1 - Tried the rowing machine today! I like it!!! I especially like the idea of a total body workout on one machine and in less time. Was getting soooo bored with the other cardio machines. time to play racquetball!! 9/2 - Rowed again today for about 15 minutes and then the elliptical for 10 mins. I feel like I've lost something...can't seem to get a good workout in. Maybe I need to build up to it. 9/8 - Just had one of the most stressful weeks of my life and it was HARD to get thru it without cigarettes, food or booze. I think this Chantix is messing with my moods too....I can't wait to get off of it, but I'm not nearly ready. Exercise went by the wayside again this week. I think I got 3 workouts in. Pitiful. Discovered a 'fitness test' on the stationary bike computer and it said that I have low-very low O2 volume. I should have never taken that test. Here I felt like I was getting into pretty good shape and this computer tells me I suck. Well, whatever....I'm fast approaching 30# gone and that feels great!! 9/20 - Got back from a week in Vegas and California - ate anything I desired while there and gained 2#. Lost it all by Thursday. Yea! Got back to the gym last night by doing 30 mins on the stationary bike and reading. that worked out nicely - the time flew by! Scale at 186.6 Day 31 of not smoking!

Hi Haydee!! :wave: You're not gonna happen to be on this side of town at lunchtime tomorrow,are you? Josie and I are meeting for lunch if you can come!! Y'know...I was thinking about "weight goals" this morning on the way to work. I don't like setting a goal that says "I will weigh XXX by XXX date. Oh, for me that is just ASKING for failure!! I know my body well enough to know that it will lose the weight however it wants to lose the weight and on its OWN time scale. Even though I seem to be failing at these too , I prefer to set goals that are more within my control... "I will workout 45 mins per day, 5 days a week", or "I will keep my calories under 1000 for the rest of this month". Although I did kinda think I would/could be at goal by Christmas, I'm already starting to revise that and accept that it could be more like next summer!! OH WELL!! I AM GRATEFUL FOR THAT!!

Excellent point, Bjean. I've seen this happen at least twice to good friends of mine. Sounds like your ex was a bona fide narcissist. Yuck.

I picked up this card at my doctor's office yesterday. I found it interesting to note how very slight the difference is between the different stoma sizes. No wonder the sweet spot is so elusive!!

(((Laura))) Oh, man....do I sympathize with you!! My EX-husband was just like that....except on a much regular basis!!! He never would admit what a factor his drinking had on the demise of our marriage...only said that if I didn't behave the way I did, he wouldn't HAVE to drink!! LOL My poor kids have really been catching the brunt of his drinking the last year or so and I am now 'talking to my lawyers'. This is gonna stop one way or the other. Such a shame that he is such a nice guy during the day....and such an asshole at night. Anyway, I feel for ya, honey. You are smart to define your boundaries now. Be strong. I am sorry your trip turned into such a nightmare. Yuck.

I'm watching Steel Magnolias.... booooooo hoooooo hooooooo!!!! WAAAAHHHH!!!! :Cry: Kat, Kinsey sounds like the sweetest baby on the earth. :love: Hey, we did a pretty good job when we prayed for her....I'm sure we can do the same for you!! If you're not worried, I'm not worried. I hate medical tests. I don't mind a mammo-cram but I hate ob-gyn exams. I put them off as long as possible. I'm over due now ....grrrr. Speaking of 'grrr'....Michelle?? You feeling better?? We've all days like that! I cured mine with menopause and Lexapro! Better living thru chemistry! :girl_hug: TracyK - I'll take a brow lift and an eye job! Seriously... I am gonna do that next summer. Ya'll wait and see! Hey, maybe we can all get our surgeries done at the same hospital! We've been wanting a get-together! :girl_hug:

Good Job, Hala!!

The ultimate test: Do they fit into a Pringles can?? "Anal" seems to be working pretty well for ya!! :girl_hug: Better than a slovenly narcissist like me! Judy - is this your first cruise? Prolly not eh? Alaska's supposed to be the ultimate. Lucky you! My SIL is leaving on a Mediterranean cruise in 2 weeks. Never liked her. (j/k) Hi Pammy!! :wave: Hang in there! Only 9 more months!! LOL Went in for my unfill today instead of tomorrow. Feel better already...and hungrier! :girl_hug:

Ditto what Mommi said!! :girl_hug:

Tracy -- you are just toooooo funny. You write this stuff down somewhere or do you just have a photographic memory?? I actually am down 0.6# from 188.2 to 187.6... I just dropped the decimals. But really, thanks for the high five! :girl_hug: I was scared to death I would gain 4# this week just from not smoking. The fact that I've lost while not even exercising is very encouraging. Of course all the fluids my muscles were retaining probably accounts for the weight loss. Jeez. Whatever!! I'll take it. XOXO!!

I never could find a Protein drink I liked either....but then I finally did and you can buy it in the grocery or drug stores. It's called Boost Glucose Control (a bit lower carb) and I drink the chocolate. I think it's actually a 'nutritional supplement' type drink and it's better than anything else out there. Here's a link for the product info: Home You could call your doctor and plead for permission to move to soft mushies. Sometimes they'll give in. :girl_hug:

Somebody is calling for your input on the General Board: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/any-husband-wife-bandsters-out-there-40371/

One woman in our April 07 Bandster group, Teachlady, is banded along with her husband and they are both doing AWESOME!! Look her up! There are several couples on the board but I just can't recall their names. Sorry!

BUMP!! Ok, Let's see.... what has improved for me this week?? - I've gone down 1/2 of a shoe size....officially. - I went shopping the other day and I am definitely and officially out of the Women's department and into regular sizes. - Exercise motivated me to quit smoking (Today is Day 10!!) - I am actually LOSING weight after quitting because my band keeps me in check - When I lay down on my back my ribs are prominent - My kids are sooooo proud of me -- that feels real good - Cash stays in my wallet for weeks because I don't spend it on fast food or lunches at work. I bring my own because eating out is a waste of $$!! Anyone else???

You could ask the doctor to switch you to a liquid. Most antibiotics are available in liquid form.

(((Kat))) Will you adopt me??

Oh, I'm so glad, Judy! You're our official mascot!! You totally rock!! :love: Denise - uh, what did your doc mean by "sometimes it's hard to get you back where you were?" Oh crap! TracyK - Did you have any problems after your unfill?? Haydee - HI! Yep, still on the Chantix but the dreams aren't so weird anymore...or either I'm just getting used to them! They are kinda fun and easily remembered....just bizarro!! I'm on Day 9! :rofl: What color are you painting the walls?? I love to play with wall colors. My bedroom is kind of a strange color but everyone loves it ....it's like the color of coffee with creme in it. Very dark and romantic. I'm hungry!!!

(((Deanna))) You're the best workout buddy a girl could ever have! :love: Thanks for your constant encouragement. Seriously.

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