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First pet and mother's maiden name... that would be Cookie Bourgeois for me.

I wish someone wouldve told me that when I woke up from the surgery, I may be hungry.... because I was. The nurses looked at me like I was nuts. And stayed that way (hungry) for a loooong time... even after my first fill.

Is it normal to eat the entire 6oz's of tuna (1 can, with the fixin's) for a meal???

Hey Vera... Im praying that everything goes well. Hang in there, this will be over in a flash!

Lisa, Im sitting here eating the tuna mix idea you gave (lime, onion)....but I added my own seasoning and chopped a jalapeno with some of the juice from the jalapeno's bottle. This is the 3rd time Ive made this in about 3 days.... I like it. Alot. Its delicious!! Its the lime that makes it so good.

Renee... what wonderful news, and its even more awesome that you know Who to give the credit to for your healing. PLEASE keep us posted on your progess. Were just as excited about this as you are.

Amen! You have said exactly what I wish I had the words to say. Well done Brother! If someone wouldve told me 5 years ago that I wouldve had this many friendships to this depth - through a computer, I wouldve laughed at them. God bless each of you, you are all so special to me too. Kathy, ((hugs)) to you my friend!

Neat thread idea Betty! Cajuns are french decendents, so my parents, grandparents spoke french fluently. Alot of times our nicknames were in french, or had something french in it... like mine Anyway... my older sisters nickname was 'noon pop' cause she liked pop! My younger sister was called 'shicken', cause she liked eggs and chicken as a tot. And mine was... (drum roll) 'cot-cot and four more' In french, 'cot' is the number four, so I was called: 'four, four and four more'. Doesnt make a lot of sense; but I was so hyperactive as a kid - that my energy level was the same as 12 kids. And no, not called this anymore. One more... my little girl is VERY active (cant imagine where she got that from ). My parents have nicknamed her, "Shaw-tig" means wild cat. LOL

Denise, thats a good story! Nicole, YES! Ive heard that you can laser ANY area you want. My friend is very nice looking and wears a bikini in summer. She was bothered with the dark fine hairs on her lower back - so she had them lasered. You can laser anywhere. Only thing is that you cant be exposed to sun before or after a treatment for a while. My friend went to a tanning bed about 3 weeks prior to her first treatment and after she was lasered, white spots appeared over the area... it went away as her tan faded, but it was a good lesson for her (and me). Kelly, I think electrolysis would work for those who have just a few stray hairs, here and there. But for a major overhaul, I dont think its worth the experience. My mom went to electrolysis for YEARS when I was growing up. Now that she is older, her chin area looks kinda wrinkled (like a raisin). Not really noticable to others, but I can see it - and she says that its due to the years of having electrolysis... whats funny is that she STILL has to pluck every morning. You can try it - MUCH cheaper then the lasering.

phew, for last weeks treatment I had NO numbing gel. When she would 'laser' the left side of my under chin, It felt like plucking about 10 hairs out at once - even felt it in my toes. I had to make her stop about 3 different times to actually catch my breath. Today is a full 1 week later, and I still feel a little sore and numbness in a few spots... hope it goes away! Still having to shave every morning. You know, there's some kind of bonding agent that occurs when a man uses his razor during his morning ritual, then 20 minutes later his wife comes in and does the same thing :rolleyes (sorry, tooo much info here)

*I came on here just to see what Penni had to say... knew it was something good*

LOL... USED to be a super student, what happened???

Hi rcampus, and Welcome to LBT! Sounds like youve had a pleasant journey so far Glad to meet you, hope you visit often!

hmmm, I never payed attention to how much I would drink in those early days. When I would feel the urge to drink, I would - slowly.

I agree with Kelly, depends on where we go. I eat Wendy's chili alot, or at another fast food place, I'll get a salad. Sometimes at Burger King, Ill eat a couple of their chicken tenders (NEVER wouldve thought Id say that I could eat 'a couple of chicken tenders'!) As far as a restaurant, Im like Marie, I go for the appetizers, or ask the waiter what's a 'smaller' sized meal.... ALWAYS have leftovers.

Ryan, I sure hate to hear about Patty. Any clue's as to what's going wrong? What a heavy load you carry. Just know that you are being thought of, AND missed. God Bless you Brother!

((((BiG HugS)))) Truly - I am so sorry to hear of this sad news. I will pray that your grief will pass soon... God bless you.

Yeeaaahhh!!! You made me laugh... "needing a tow truck to help pull up panty hose" and "falling off high hills" OMG. As small as you are, I cant believe you dont dress up more often!

LOL... Penni, I can relate. I was thinking that it has to do with the Virgo in us!?! Great thread Lisa!!!

Crystal, (LOL) I had NO idea you had responded... I was writing this response for about 30 minutes - lots of interuptions! Now THATS funny, but Girl, Id be right there with ya!

Pam, funny you resurected this thread... a week ago I had my second treatment. ***this is very personal. I am sharing this only for experience and edcuational reasons**** My first visit was mid November and after the doc finished lasering, I had about 10 hairs that were actually zapped out of the folicle. 2 weeks later, I saw little improvement - nothing major. Almost as if the laser had stunned the growth for a while. A month later, my chin area looked like it did before my first treatment. (sigh) So, remembering that the doc had set me on the 'lightest energy level' (whatever that means) I decided to give it another try - with a higher energy level. Which brings us to lastweeks visit... which was quite a bit different then the first. First time the level of pain was about a 2... maybe 3. This time it was more of a 6 or 7. That was the first difference. When she finished, I had a multitude of hairs that were zapped out of the folicle. The area that was lasered was red, swollen and felt numb in spots and sore in other places (my husband even commented that I looked bruised). Here it is a week later and the redness and swelling has gone down (still a tad bit swollen), and still a little numb and sore in areas. In another week, Ill see the full results of this treatment (it usually takes 2 weeks). At this point, Im not eager to encourage someone in having this done. My friend went to a major city and had her back hair's lasered. She is VERY satisfied with the outcome. So, since I had an excessive amount of facial hair, Im not sue if my uncertainess is in the lack of experience in the facility I used (VERY new with this - started in October) - OR, if its the fact that I may need to have several treatments to notice a big difference... Whatever it is, at $200 a treatment - Im dissapointed that I havent been MORE impressed. (thats alot of money for me!) If anyone is interested about this, Ill keep you posted.

This is AMAZING! Greg, you own a car that weighs less then this... LOL, thats cute!

Thanks - there is one about a mile fom my house. And about the brushing... I brush my teeth about 4 times a day (on a regular day) esp. if I eat something strong. Ill keep this one in mind when I enjoy all these new teas! Thanks everyone for all these great ideas! What about ones that 'keep you regular'??? Are there any that do that? Crystal - about the coffee's - I drink Community coffee. Its a Louisiana brand . VERY strong! It definately wakes ya up!!! Betty - what brand of green tea do you drink?

Gosh, I feel embarassed to say this, but I like baby food - esp. banana's and peach cobbler. I ate baby food several times during my mushy phase - limiting myself to 2 jars a day, has lots of carbs .

Sue, I too, burp alot after eating something small. AND sometimes I have to force myself to burp several times to make my food go through the stoma. (sorry for the graphics) Strange. I love those ole timey Granny receipes! Im gonna write this one down and try it.