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Hey Girls -- I got a text message from Jenn and she's been admitted to the hospital and her surgery is scheduled for Friday! Keep her in your prayers! Maybe send her a text to let her know you're thinking of her! Jenn - WE LOVE YOU! :Yawn:

Tracy -- is it hot to the touch? red in any area? could be an infection...but that's a stretch. This is from WebMD: Breast Pain (Mastalgia) - Topic Overview What do I need to know about breast pain? Many women have breast tenderness and pain, also called mastalgia. It may come and go with monthly periods (cyclic) or may not follow any pattern (noncyclic). Cyclic pain is the most common type of breast pain. It may be caused by the normal monthly changes in hormones. This pain usually occurs in both breasts. It is generally described as a heaviness or soreness that radiates to the armpit and arm. The pain is usually most severe before a menstrual period and is often relieved when a period ends. Cyclic breast pain occurs more often in younger women. Most cyclic pain goes away without treatment and usually disappears at menopause. Noncyclic pain is most common in women 30 to 50 years of age. It may occur in only one breast. It is often described as a sharp, burning pain that occurs in one area of a breast. Occasionally, noncyclic pain may be caused by a fibroadenoma or a cyst. If the cause of noncyclic pain can be identified, treating the cause may relieve the pain. Breast pain can get worse with changes in your hormone levels or changes in the medicines you are taking. Stress can also affect breast pain. You are more likely to have breast pain before menopause than after menopause. Does breast pain indicate breast cancer? Breast pain is not a common symptom of breast cancer. However, sometimes painful lumps are caused by breast cancer. What can I do for breast pain? You may be able to relieve breast pain by using nonprescription medicines, including: Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol or Panadol. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), naproxen (Aleve or Naprosyn), or aspirin (Anacin, Bayer). Be sure to follow all labels and instructions. If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, talk to your doctor before using any medicine. Do not take aspirin if you are younger than 20 because of the risk of Reye's syndrome. Danazol, bromocriptine, and tamoxifen citrate are prescription medicines used for the treatment of severe cyclic breast pain. These medicines are rarely used because they have significant side effects. It is important to determine whether the benefits will outweigh the risks of taking these medicines. You may also be able to relieve breast pain by: Using birth control pills (oral contraceptives). These may help reduce cyclic breast pain and breast swelling before periods. But breast pain is also a known side effect of birth control pills. Taking magnesium. Magnesium supplements taken in the second half of the menstrual cycle (usually the 2 weeks before the next period) relieve cyclic breast pain as well as other premenstrual symptoms. Reducing dietary fat to 15% or less of your dietary intake is likely to reduce breast pain over time. A small study has shown that making this long-term dietary change significantly reduces breast pain. Studies have not shown that avoiding caffeine relieves breast pain. But some women feel they have a decrease in breast pain when they decrease the amount of caffeine they consume.1 Can I prevent breast pain? You may be able to prevent breast pain, tenderness, or discomfort by wearing a sports bra during exercise. It is important that the sports bra fit properly. It should keep the breasts almost motionless and allow them to move together with the chest, not separately. It is important to replace your sports bra as the material stretches and become less supportive. A young woman with developing breasts may need to buy a new bra every 6 months.

No, I'm on a NEW budget and try to make do without buying more STUFF!! There's enough recipes and info on the website to get me thru a few days (I think!).

Suzie - the liquid portion is not CLEAR liquids.... look more closely at the plan, I think you'll be surprised!

The 2nd is fine for me, too. I need to stock up on groceries and make some soups...I don't like protein drinks. Ok, let the game begin!!!

Hi Girlz, I'm posting so I can subscribe to the thread and keep watch! I plan on starting this weekend so I can cook some soups and such...I detest any kind of protein drinks. I think this is what I need to give me a kick in the ass. Good luck to all of you!! :-) Thanks BBK!

Anyone want to do the 5 Day Pouch Test Diet with me?

Where is Laura??

Really! I would think that a metropolis like St. Louis would have more options for you, Jane.

That's horrible! :tongue2: Makes me glad we all chose the band. I can't imagine ever regretting it to that extent!! AND......GB is irreversible. Not Good.

Sorry, I don't remember that. Perhaps I wasn't "ready" for it then.

BTW, here's the direct link: Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

Looks great, Heather! Y'know I never had to do 'liquids only' except for 3 days after surgery. I don't know if I could SURVIVE !! Aaaack!!! I hate protein shakes. :tongue2:

Yeah, that's the kinda talk that got you fat in the first place!! WE DO NOT SUCK AT ANYTHING!! We are awesome, empowered, strong-willed, omnipotent, determined, intelligent women!!!!! ROAR!!!!!!!

JANIE - No, I don't have any I can send you right now because I just bought his book today! I've been watching him on TV (Fox Business channel) and I listen to him on AM radio sometimes. His 2 biggest selling books are Total Money Makeover and Financial Peace. His website is www.daveramsey.com

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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b--HwXE3064]Dave Ramsey[/ame] Anyone a Dave Ramsey fan? He's a personal finance guru who preaches "Say No to Debt!" I've been watching his TV show a lot this week (he also does radio and has a few books). I'm in this groove now of seeing how much money I can save and getting out of debt in 2 years or less. Certain things I will not ever give up....like beading or my housekeeper...but otherwise I'm gonna do this thing!

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Oh, I'd take french toast over pancakes any day!! My kids tell me I make the best on the planet. Yummmm. Jenn - when you say "bf" surely you are not talking about Kevin??!??!?!?!? LOL!! He was supposed to be history in SEPTEMBER!! Why don't you change the "bf" to "dbah"....deadbeatasshole. You just need to get out of that town....period. You have such a wonderful personality, Jenn...and beautiful to boot!! I don't for the life of me know why you sell yourself so short. If you would just get DETERMINED to totally ignore that dbah, read that book I sent you long ago, and get some new friends....you'd be in good shape. But it takes a lot of strength and determination to get thru those 6 months and you've GOT TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE: EMOTIONAL FREEDOM, SELF-RESPECT AND CONFIDENCE. You can do it!!! January 1st marks a new year, girlfriend, and is the perfect time to start your new life. Get it in gear!! We're here to support you and you are welcome to call me whenever you are feeling weak...I'll prop you up...I promise!

Pamela - I loved having a personal trainer...you'll be amazed an how much it helps. They really can pick out your weak/trouble spots and get you working on those. For example, one if mine was 'balance' and Rory really did a great job giving me specific exercises to help with that. They do push you a little harder than you would push yourself, but that's a good thing! Yeah, a personal trainer is definitely worth the money if you have it. After Rory left my gym I never got another one, though I just liked him so much and nobody else ever appealed to me as I watched them work with other clients. OMG, I think I've had 3 bags of popcorn in the last week. that's one thing I know I'm DONE with! Kat, I'm sorry to say it, but your son-in-law sounds like a total ass! How can you stand that weenie? How can your daughter stand him???????? Aaaaaaaaaack!! I want to come smack him in the face and I don't even know the guy!!!:laugh::cursing::smile:

We went to go see Marley and Me on Christmas day and it was really good. Anyone seen Valkyrie? That's next on my list. We have THREE parties today....and one of them is out of town! I'd really like nothing more than to get my house straightened up and laze around in my PJ's but we start at 11:00a and won't get home 'til 10:00p probably. One party is for my aunt's 81st birthday. We were supposed to have it last year for her 80th, but she got sick...turned out to be West Nile Virus! ...and she is really just now recovered. The other is my DH's family....3 birthdays. And the third party is for my best friend's daughter, Christie. She's about 23 or so and had a good job here in Houston. She got a $4000 bonus on Dec 18 and on Dec. 19th she quit her job and announced she was moving to Hawaii!!! She sold her furniture, her car, and sublet her apartment. She bought a one-way ticket, will be renting a room in a house with 2 women she found on the INTERNET, and is leaving on Monday!! My girlfriend is very stressed out about all this, as you can imagine. Who knows? Maybe she'll make it!? But more than likely it will be just a big waste of money when she inevitably moves back here and has to re-buy all that stuff she sold! She has no job lined up and is just planning to 'work in a hotel'....what, making $7.50 an hour? She has a girlfriend that lives there ...in a "hut"...that costs $1,500/month!! Her girlfriend is heavily subsidized by her wealthy parents, however. The other thing is that Christie has pretty severe arthritis and needs very expensive treatments every month. Well, stay tuned!

Hi Everyone - Jenn - sorry, honey but your writing is so cryptic I can hardly understand what you're saying sometimes!? What (specifically) is going on with you?? Do you have the flu? :thumbup: Oh yes. I think that tomorrow I will get up and throw out all the junk in the house. Maybe. Ok, well, all of it except the Ghiradelli chocolates. And toffee bars. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I've gained 2# since Thanksgiving which may not sound like a lot, but it is HELL to get off!! I feel like crap and I know exactly why! I am eating about 6 cups of sugar a day. I sure do hope I can get it all together soon. I feel like I've fallen into some kind of hole and will have to claw my way out! Aaaaaaack!

Laura - I saw this little 'onesie' on Etsy this morning... you'll love it! LOL

Merry Christmas, Everyone!! TracyinKS - Thank you so much for my luscious purple PJ's and slippers! The cotton is sooooo soft and exactly what I like to wear to bed! YUM!!! You are so sweet and I will enjoy them so much! I needed new PJ's in the worst way, too! The slippers are a perfect fit! ((((HUGS))))) MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Merry Christmas Eve, my sweet friends!