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So is one of the dogs in the pictures yours?? Or is it one of the dogs in the other pictures you posted?? Of this group, I really liked Tildy! DH would never let me have a dog, but if he ever changed his mind it would have to be a tiny one. Lately, I've become very aware of how large a part emotions play in our restriction, or for me, at least! I've noticed that if DH & I are not getting along, or if I am upset in any way, I can feel the restriction choking up. I have this really strange reaction when I get REALLY mad.... I cry! It's very frustrating, but it just happens when I'm angry and I can't control it. And if that happens, I get very, very tight. So, I imagine any kind of emotional upset would probably have the same reaction.

Good sound reasoning, Ruby! You've got a plan!

So sorry about your troubles, Don!! But great to hear things are finally moving along for you! You'll be banded soon!! GREAT newss!!

Steph... you are making us all worry! You need that unfill pretty quick!! DH is at San Jose hockey game with DS, DIL & GS. DS's neighbor gave us 4 tickets to the opening game... really good seats. So GD & I went out to dinner to celebrate her birthday, which is next week when we'll be gone. She had a birthday coupon from Red Robin. I got the Ensenada Chicken plate... two grilled chicken breast (i brought one home) and salad. It was good. We didn't want to go to the hockey game so we volunteered to stay home! Forgot to tell you all about compliments that came from family this week.. BIL hadn't seen me since April.. said, in his extremely reserved manner, "you're really slimming down there, Phyl!" You can't imagine what a big deal that was for me, coming from him! He's a hospital administator and kind of a "stuffed shirt", if you get my drift! Then, yesterday I wore my JEANS, and DIL told me I was really looking "skinny"! Well, you know that is a bit of an exaggeration, but that's what she said! She said she didn't remember ever seeing me in jeans before and that they looked really nice on me! OMG!!! Amazing!

Yep... headed SOUTH! Seems early, but last year we waited until Nov. 1 & Oct was cold, rainy and miserable!! It's nice and warm here in the bay area! Enjoying a few days with son and his family. They're all going to San Jose hockey game soon. GD, 11 yr old, & I are staying home and going out to dinner! Her birthday is next weekend and we're going to be gone, so we're going to celebrate tonight... her & I!

Yes, it will be hard, but get off the carbonated drinks and sweets ASAP!! You'll have enough to deal with later. Get that out of the way now. Once you are off of those things, the cravings will go away. I LOVED my carbonated drinks. I had Diet Coke EVERY day, at least one! I really, honestly don't even miss it! I drink Crystal Lite now, or the Wal-Mart or Albertson's brand. I still don't like water much, but I get in my liquids with the Crystal Lite and black coffee. YOU CAN DO THIS!! I've lost close to 90 lb, but I'm only about half way to goal and pressing on!

Will be anxious to hear what your doc decides to do. Mine knew we were about to head to So CA for the winter, so she just told me to get lots of sun this winter and she'll check it again in the spring when we get back.

That's GREAT news, Joann!! Don't be nervous! You're going to be a SUPERSTAR!!

Soccer game was almost as bad as the football game! Final score 6-1! Those poor girls were just exhausted playing in that hot sun! Ruby, good job on cutting out the exercise today. Now I can't remember what else I wanted to post!

Let me pose a question to all of you NW folks. I saw my doc 2 weeks ago. She had already cut one cholesterol Rx, cut one BP med in half and that day cut the other to half strength also. She wanted to do blood work to check cholesterol since it'd been a few months since she'd cut the one med. I told her my P.A. at surgeon's office cautioned me to make sure I was getting enough Thiamine since us band folks don't get much bread and that's where we get Thiamine/B-1, so she decided to do another profile to check nutrients, etc. She called me the night before we were leaving for the winter to tell me she was a little puzzled because my Vit D was less than half what it should be. Normal is 50 ng/ml, mine was 22! So she told me to get lots of sun while in CA & she'll check again when we get back (not until May!) At the time she had me get the blood drawn, we were right towards the end of that couple of weeks of wonderful weather and I'd been out riding around the neighborhood on my (handicap) scooter every day for at least an hour, sometimes two hours. So, was just wondering if any of you have had problems like this??

Well, I can't claim "no wrinkling", but i sure like my thinner face complete with a few more wrinkles! My driver's license picture from a couple of months prior to banding speaks 1000 words! I can't stand looking at that big, round, bloated face! I'll be happy when it runs out! I may even opt for the new "enhanced" ID/driver's license just to get a new picture!! And next month I have to get a new military dependent ID because I turn 65, so I will get a new picture on that one, too!

Good Saturday afternoon to all of you! Spending time with family in the San Francisco area on our way south for the winter. Welcome to all of you who are new here! I enjoy reading all your posts. Blessings in your journey!!

Good Afternoon! Another nice sunny day in the bay area. Football game was a bust!! Big, nasty team beat us 41 - 7! Justin got beat up pretty bad. He looks so skinny & fragile out there with all those BIG guys! He's 6' 1", but only 150#~~!! In two hours, soccer game... GD. It's close so I'm going to ride my scooter over! I'll get some VIT D today! Sorry to hear about MIL, Karri. Hope things level out for you soon! Steph, dogs are all darling! Hope you're able to eat soon. Not a good situation! Watched or listened to a good part of the debate. Thought it was a wash.

Doctors all vary, but most want you back on liquids at least 24 hrs, then mushy 24 hrs before back to normal regime. Hi, Texas! Welcome! You'll do fine! NO such thing as TOO OLD!!

Okay.... I'm getting pretty good at this texting stuff!! 11 yr old GD was shocked and impressed! But, I do NOT know what LMAO is!?? Please inform me for future reference!! DH is trying to remain calm about not being here tonight to watch the debate! He has DIL recording... X3, I think!!! Cable, DirecTV & she is going to see if he can watch it on computer if those fail!! :tt1::wub::thumbup::wub::tongue:

Trying to keep up with all the posts in between doing things with family. Went out to lunch today with BIL & SIL... DH's brother & wife, and our DIL. WE went to a fish place, so I got grilled scallops & shrimp w/steamed veggies and cherry tomatoes! Good! Going to watch GS play football in a couple of hours. He is only 15 & starting QB for his varsity team. Last week he threw a touchdown pass with 5 seconds on the clock! Don't think it'll be that exciting tonight. Playing a very tough team, but it'll be great fun to see him play. We've paid our dues watching him sit on the bench for a lot of years. Last year he was JV back-up QB so we got to see him play about 1 quarter! Plus i LOVE to watch football. I even have a Fantasy Football team on GS's league online! (Sorry about Brett, Steph!! :bolt: DH has been in a foul mood most of the past week or so...not so much when we're on the road, but when we're stationary... he watches too much news about our dire economic situation & then he gets cranky! UGH! And visiting family, he CANNOT control me so easily! Drives him crazy!

I bought a "Magic Bullet" for the mushie stage and it was great... still use it, especially after a fill.

HI!!!

Steph, Hope you're doing better. Sinus stuff is not fun!! Sounds like you had an especially nasty bout!! New avatar... see a distinct resemblance to your mom! That's a great picture! So, are you doing some subbing?? We're in CA at son's. Did about 1/2 hr of Wii this morning on DIL's board. She has a silicone sleeve on it. I think I"ll get one. Mine is getting really dirty from sweaty feet!

Citracal makes a "petite" tablet that goes down pretty easy and it is calcium citrate and not carbonate.

So good to hear from you! Were hoping you were going to make it to the M of A. We had a great time! Congrats on your weight loss. You're doing great! Keep us posted!

Good visit with my sis, except they monopolized my Wii!! DH set it up the first night we were there and i did get to used it a little, but nephews & BIL wanted to bowl, box, golf, play tennis!! Second night I didn't get to use it at all!! Now at DS for a few days. Will move on further south next Tuesday. Certainly enjoying the nice warm temps here in bay area!!

Tried to respond to this yesterday & I got bumped off line. I think I read somewhere that the Milk Thistle could upset your stomach. Could be that. We are in your area every fall & spring on our way/way back... so maybe in the spring we can get together.

Yeah, could be the meds. What are you taking?? Thought of you this weekend... was in Myrtle Point, Bandon, etc.. your "neighborhood", visiting my sister. PB is Productive Burp.. not the same as vomiting, so stomach acid, food just sort of pops back out because you ate too much, didn't chew enough, ate too fast, etc. Sliming, PBing, not a happy experience! Yes, DH is "dear husband", SIL= son-in-law, etc. So sorry for your troubles. Will keep you in my prayers, Teresa.