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Hey! That's MY line!! :tt2: You are doing GREAT!!

So very well put!! Accountability... a very big factor for me!

Happy 4th Everyone!! I am SO tired tonight! Busy day. Youngest DD, SIL & our three little rugrats were here by noon.... had lunch wiht us, only their 2nd time to our condo!! Last time was a year ago!! Took them to our little play area.. they enjoyed the swings, slide, etc. When we got back I cut hair on all three. Little trim of the bangs for Johannah, trimmed Charly's buzz & cut off all Thomas' beautiful locks so he has a buzz now, too! That was the challenge. Two holding his screaming little body down to the chair while I cut!! He's 2 1/2 and though he said otherwise, he definitely did NOT want his hair cut! Later we all went over to older DD. Then they shot off rockets... not the firecracker kind, real rockets. New hobby of SIL. Later we ate again!! DH & I just had salads at lunch, so I had a little steak & macaroni salad! It was just a very long, busy day & I picked up Thomas a few times, and I just ache all over and I'm exhausted! DH went to hot tub. I wanted to go, too, but didn't speak soon enough & he got away with my scooter still locked up. Think the casino across the street is doing a fireworks show because I am watching them go off just out my window & that's the only thing across the highway... have to be coming from there. Could have gone to SIL's mother's place on the lake, not more than a mile away, but we did that last year & I felt like I was sitting in the middle of a battlefield so I didn't want to go this year.

What's this "SHAME ON ME"????? That's GREAT!! Would you have even thought about entering a year ago???? C'mon!! That's FANTASTIC!!

You are pretty amazing!! So glad to hear you're doing so well. Hope you have a restful sleep tonight. :tt1: :thumbup: ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ I miss my Smileys!! Wish I could find them again!

WOW!! That was a fast discharge after such extensive surgery!! How long did the surgery last?? So glad you're back home, though! I hate being in the hospital! I sacrificed my pain pump once after knee surgery, because they said I coulnd't go until I could do without it. It's always better to be home. Glad to hear things went well and that you're not in too much pain. I know we've all had you on our minds all day today!

Definitely keep that appointment for the fill. You don't have enough restriction at this point. You will do this!! But you have to work with it. And 1400 calories is too many, especially if you are not very active. You probably need to cut to 1000-1200 a day to lose. Keep on coming back here. You need the support, encouragement, pep talks, etc. that you will find here. It takes most of us at least 3 fills to get to good restriction. I've had 4 and I'm going in two weeks from now to ask for a little tweak. I want to be a little tighter. Can you get in to some regular exercise program?? This is a must.

That's very good news! Now comes the recovery. She will need all the support and encouragement we can give! It will probably be tough. Another cool rainy day here today. We went to see "Get Smart" this afternoon with DD & SIL. Then they went home to deal with DGD!! She has pretty much only been coming home to shower, change her clothes and feed her dog. So, one day back from Cabo & they're pissed! Movie was great! We loved it! And I love how much more comfortable the seats are! OH, my, what a difference!

There is a tutorial for the ticker factory site. I can never find it, but Janet knows where it is. Did you go to TickerFactory.com?? YES, YOU CAN DO IT!! That's GREAT!! I passed that mark last month, so I know how good it feels!! Congrats on the gym anniversary!!

Why not try mixing the crab with some chopped celery, maybe some onion if you like it, or chopped pickles, whatever you like and then a little bit of Fat Free Miracle Whip and a little Tostitos Creamy Spinach Dip. There are several different types of Tostitos Dip that are only like 35 calories for 2 Tbsp... experiment mixing them with different things... tuna, canned chicken, etc. Albertson's has them all on sale this week... Creamy Salsa, Creamy Spinach, Queso, etc.

Yeah, they don't like it much either, but Chris has a good job and it's NOT D.C., so they're coping. Navy's been trying to get him to D.C. for YEARS! Oldest GD adapted too well...I think she's a "Valley Girl" now. She's in to Coach, Juicy, etc. Fortunately has a good job teaching toddler classes, doing birthday parties at a gymnastics studio to finance her newly acquired high classed tastes! Well... I looked for a Smiley to jazz up my post but my Smileys disappeared from my toolbar again!!

Welcome & Congrats! I'm very familiar with Mountain View. Our son stationed there, lives at Moffett. Also, DH's brother lives there. Been there many times. This thread is July 2007 people... We're all about to celebrate our ONE YEAR Bandiversary! There are a few other threads for July 2008 folks. Trust all goes well for you!

So sorry to hear that, Candice. It's got to be her decision. My Mom just turned 86. She had 4X Bypass 5 years ago (in Buffalo), on Valentine's Day! It was a very tough recovery period including about a month in a rehab center. Fortunately, one where my youngest sister works, so she got really good care, lots of attention. My uncle (Dear old Uncle Ed) came close to getting tossed out on his ear more than once, but even he survived. Very difficult surgery at that age. Love on her & see that she's kept comfortable & happy. Nothing more you can do.

We're with ya, Kid!! We'll all be waiting to hear how you're doing. You've been on my mind all week... your run, your birthday, your surgery!! Quite a week for you!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::ohmy:

Thanks, Michele! I am so much enjoying buying smaller clothes, not worrying about sitting in chairs with arms, going up stairs without huffing and puffing, finding too much room between me and the steering wheel, Etc, Etc, Etc... I could go on and on!! I have a long way to go, but it already feels SO GOOD!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Happy Canada Day!! Well, a little belated!

Web site looks great! I enjoyed all the pictures. Very nice family!

Almost got stuck on chicken tonight. Had to stop after 2-2 1/2 oz. Cut it up really small, ate slow, chewed it to death. Still got that telltale chest pain. I have my one year follow-up on 7/16, and maybe a slight tweak.

So sorry you can't make it to the M of A! Next year... Vegas, Baby! Thanks so much... the tops should fit just right! Glad you're having a nice birthday! And we're all glad your leg is better!! I'm going to look at your web page as soon as I finish this. That's what I'm trying to do.... be imaginative! I think five days worth of clothes should do it. Can do laundry at my sisters. We'll be gone a total of almost 3 weeks! I almost go stuck on chicken again today... skinless, boneless chicken thighs, BBQed on the grill, cut up in little tiny bites and chewed like crazy and still got that pain in my chest. DH weighed 4 oz for me and I think I gave him 1 1/2 oz back again, maybe 2. Knew better than try to eat any more. Had steamed broccoli/caulifower/carrots/squash with it. Lots of good suggestions! I LOVE hot dogs.

I used to add a little sugar free raspberry DaVinci syrup.... the kind they use to make latte's. Very good in a chocolate protein drink.

Good point! I'll keep that in mind! :lol::thumbup::smile2: We took two boxes of baggy clothes to the Good Will store today and I found three pairs of pants, like new, 24 petite. Jeans need another few pounds gone, navy twill/rayon slacks, same size... fit nice. A year ago 30/32.

You gals don't get it.... I was just packing in my HEAD!!

Actually, I'm plotting and planning in my head as to how to keep it to an absolute minimum since we'll be hauling all our stuff through a few train terminals. So I've been thinking about how little I can get away with bringing, how small of a suitcase can I bring, etc!

Happy Birthday, Karri!! :smile2::party::party::biggrin::party::biggrin:

You Betcha!! Was thinking this morning about starting to pack!!