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Rimadyl is truely a miracle drug for dogs with joint problems. However it can cause liver failure & that is what it did to my boxer after only 5 months. He pulled through but it was very scary & expensive($1200.00). All pets on Rimadyl need to have blood work every 6 mnths or more to check for liver function. By the way there was no warning signs, he just calasped one day. If someone is going to use Rimadly & would like to purchase some unused bottles for a very cheap price, I will sell them mine because I can't use them anymore. Just IM me & I'll give you some info. It does work miracles in most cases.

New Hope- I am happy to hear this is a least one person out there who isn't having the extra noise problems. I hope to be like you but will expect not to when banded. Your definetly a lucky gal.

Penni - you always make me giggle when I read your posts. My one nick name that I use when I play online poker(not for real$) is BrickHaus... It didn't seem quite appropriate on LBT so I made it I'll succeed. I thought maybe just maybe this would be the one time I do. Than when I found the "family Guy" avatar I just cracked up . I Love it when he shouts"Victory is Mine". LOL Anyone else watch that show? - I love the humor.

((Tears are pouring over Niko)) Dear Nancy, My heart is completely sobbing for you and the loss of your family member. No words can comfort you but I want you to know when they are feeling kinda good it is the perfect time. Its Niko's way of making it easier on you & letting you see him wag his tail & smile just one more time. Niko was and always will be THE VERY BEST DOG IN THE WORLD! I am so sorry. I would still love to see his photo if you are able to post one. I have only had to put one best friend down. Her name was Nikki, an airedale. She was 13 & had a great life. She had been failing for a long time & when I returned from MSU finals, well she perked up just like a pup. She was happy & eating & wagging that tail like she was 2. So I put her favorite bandana on & said "Lets take her now Mom while she is happy". I keep her ID tag on a little nail just to the right of the kitchen sink. I get to look at it everyday. My Mother has the one of Molly, a shepheard who was before Nikki at her home, just to the right of her sink. Its that little reminder everyday of the purest most unconditional love anyone can recieve. God is truely amazing to have created such a creature, perhaps he thought so too & thats why we all know DOG is just GOD spelled backwards.

WHOOHOO Delarla & here I just thought we were having a little quake here in Michigan yesterday-Glad to find out it was just you ;0) Now that the pain has passed ( so to speak) you'll know what to expect & will be able take something right away before it gets to painful. Megan - you crack me up with the singing "your my sunshine" ILMAO- Too funny even though I do know it isn't at the time.

Wow- This was just what I needed to hear today-Alex,Teresa & Betty

Ryan, I never dry my bras in a dryer. I buy bras that last for years if treated right. This is what my mother taught me & I have always air dried them & they last a long time. I just set them flat on top of the dryer while the rest of the clothes dry. That way they get a little warmth to help them along. It goes quickly. They are expensive ($60-$80) each. You want them to last a long time. I do have a few less expensive Victoria Secret bras which I will tumble dry but only for a few minutes.

Paula- Call around to your closest Bed,Bath & Beyond store. They sell a beautiful large & small(I'm sure are sold out) wood tea box filled with BENTLEY'S Finest teas. Very inexpensive (especially with your 20% coupon in the mail) They are all Pure Ceylon teas (awesome). Also if you go to Willams and Sonoma they carry a select grouping of fine teas. Enjoy-Enjoy & remember Teas STAIN YOUR TEETH just as bad as coffee. Try to brush(within a few hours) after enjoying to keep your pearls white ;0)

Wow - thats great about your date! I wish I could be there getting mine also but alais I have to wait. please keep us updated & Best of luck!

LOL LOL Zoe- Sophie issss tooooo cute! I bet a funny little shake came with those fries when she walked. Aahhh animals- i just love them so much! What a beautiful gift God gave us.

Besides the regular noises we all do & so forth & so forth... Are there any bandsters out there who DO NOT HAVE extra noises now since the surgery?

That is great news Scotty! I am glad all is going better than you thought it would have. So your going to tell Mum huh? That is great- right? I mean your ready & want to right? Just going off what you had said previously. Either or I hope the conversation with her is filled with love & support & congrats all the way around.

WELCOME Sammee! Oh how I envy where you live. Send those Strappin Single Boys over here ;0) Congrats on your big day & keep us posted mate !

I have this fear as well. I have been not working for nearly two yrs now. I took a hiatus & than officially left my job march 2004. I have been trying to start a few things on the side & mainly find myself eating if there isn't a project going on. Its horrible. I have been trying to prepare myself for a life w/the band & know that it will be MANDATORY for me to always be more busy than I am now. I am hoping that I will be able to walk more when the weather changes, in the mean time I may do additional volunteer work or home projects for friends. I DO NOT think you will fail with the band because you already know what your nemesis is & have the power to change it. We both can do this ;0)

Let us know Pippy how the class goes..... Nancy that is awesome about the weight training & I am glad to hear there were no problems. As to the exercise ball let me know if you find any great exerecises, I have one also- of course it isn't doing me much good ~deflated~;0)

I agree with Donali. Well said.

Hi Allie Lee, Well you sure have a full plate don't you. I hope this Doctor you found is going to take EXTRA special care of you & that he is really a qualified/thoughtful surgeon. I think fibromyalga is a horrible thing to live with. I too have a friend who is striken with it. I hope things start to fall into place better for you & that you get your approval soon. TC

Chantal-- Is there an update?? Your still in our prayers

Well that certainly didn't sound like a pleasant day for you at all. But I am glad your home in your own space & healing. Take care of yourself these next few weeks & Let us know that your doing better soon. TC

Where is a picture of Niko? I'll say some prayers tonight Nancy. I know the sadness you feel when your best friend is hurting. Paula & Zoe thought you might get a kick out of Gunnars' girlfriend. She is Magie & was a butterfly when he was a Hula guy:0) I know its so silly but the kids in the neighborhood just love seeing what he is from year to year during Halloween. For his Birthday today He got his nails done & a bath- Boy wish I would have been so lucky on mine.

I've never tried pilates & the only thing I do right now is walk. But years ago I used to do kick boxing & I have tried yoga & liked it once apon a time. So just wondering what can be done with the band. Thanks Penni

Shelly Looks like your pooches are having a BLAST! Their yard looks great-We have to go to a park everyday - but My dog just has so much fun I wouldn't miss one time for him.

I L*O*V*E My Boxer- His name is Gunnar & TODAY is his 9th Birthday. He is really my son for all intensive purposes, I may never be blessed with real children so Gunnar is spoiled rotten. I raised him since he was 61/2 wks old & he got me through 3 deaths(grandparents & dad) & my divorce. Boxers have the BEST expressions & Hands down I think he is the smartest dog in the world. Of course I am the mommy;0) Face 2.bmp

Having had my own identity stolen 5 yrs ago & after it taking over 2 years to clear it up this is one I would have fallen for. Thank you Greg for letting us know, I am going to inform my family/Friends today. Gosh I just HATE crooks!!!!

Has anyone had difficulty doing Yoga or anyother type of held stretches? There doesn't seem to be many problems with swimming/walking/cycling BUT anyone have problems with lets say - kick boxing or Crunches with the band?