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Phyl; HUGS on the food issues.... it really does SUCK having to do all liquids... but I am sure the softer things like EGGS are just fine... if you ate them for one meal it means that it's o..k. to continue with more soft foods.. Go on...just eat healthy but satisfiying meals. Zoey in the scooter is a KILLER photograph... that one could win awards.... all she is missing is holding the leash in her teeth.! Janet: Oh my gosh, I thought there might be something wrong when you were'nt posting... I know you'd be sad getting rid of Rider but HE was not a good fit. And you can only afford to replace so much stuff... I think you made the BEST decision in the circumstances... You and ANdrew will bond in time to this new dog... and you DID your best with Ryder.... he just needs a dif home. (((HUGS))) Karla: Man some people just want to start trouble... From what I read, you didn't do anything wrong... they just misinterpreted the discussion. I agree with Janet, lighten up on yourself.... what would you say to ME if I were stressing? or Janet? or Phyl? I think you forget to be KIND to yourself... you'd say something KIND to all of us girl. Stephanie: Glad to see you post, sorry that you've got issues... let us help. YAHOO on getting back on track with the bandsters lifestyle.. I know its hard to get back on track... as somebody who's always struggling with herself LOL But you can do it... It starts with one meal, then another... one foot in front of the other. o.k.? I bought that book from the Oprah show today. Women FOOD & God... I have just started reading it, and I think it will be an eye opener for me. Got another Zumba at 6 p.m. tonight, then DH and I are going to listen to music downtown... his version of a DATE... Eating early, so I can digest before dancing.... CBL

My nutritionist said during the FILL process, don't even worry about not losing weight.... EAT HEALTHY it is a process... your weight did not go on overnight, and it will not come off overnight... You got BANDED, its for life... your new eating habits will be for LIFE... Be patient and let your bandster lifestyle unfold in its time! Best wishes, Candice

'Phyl; so glad that the fill appt went well. You'll be tighter now for sure!!! Yippee!!! You did really well weight wise too... I am not sure I could have been as disiplined!!! You ROCK. Zoey, like a small child... that's too funny:lol:

"Eat with the intention of being in full view" is another guideline that refers to the need we all have to be seen and loved for who we are. If you constantly hide what you eat from other people, you are giving yourself the message that who you are cannot be seen, cannot be loved and needs to be hidden. That is not a kind thing to say to yourself. It is also not true. WOW, If I do just this ONE thing I will be able to lose weight.

Originally Posted by peaches9 Well, woke up early this a.m. 6:30~!~~~ I figured it out though... I only took 1 of my nighttime meds last night... I took 2 out of the bottle, but then must have gotten interupted..and never took the second. Is it ever nice to be UP and ALERT... yeah-haw! WOW! Maybe you should take just 1 pill every night! Oh my I WISH I could only take 1 pill per night... its for my BIpolar though and the Psychiatrist wanted me to take "3" per night... (I was a zoombie the next day)... so I cut it back to "2" per night... and he said "well, that's o.k. I guess... but I'd prefer you were on 3.".. Yeah, well I still have to function in the REAL world... so we compromised with 2... and usually it's o.k. I just have to set two alarm clocks if there is something really important to be up for... nice being retired eh??? oh and you girls just have to Wiggle my Toe to wake me up on vacations Hee,hee,hee:biggrin: My knees were hurting in the Zumba class, but I think that will be temporary... I really feel good right now... having a butterscotch SF FF pudding... just ate some strawberries. Had a Pro shake for breaky and also one for lunch. Brats for dinner and fruit ... :grouphug:

O.k. now you can all fall off your chairs...... I WENT TO THE GYM this a.m. did 20 mins of treadmill... at speed of 3 mph.. then got off that and went on the bike for 10 mins. then I went into the Office to talk to a trainer, as I needed to get my membership re-uped... and I was locked out of the computer fitlinx system... so she says...hey have you ever tried my ZOOMBA class???? ah, no... I havn't had my lazy ass here in a couple of months!!! She says, well its starts in 10 mins... runs for an hour... give it a try... its really fun... Well, I stayed for the whole hour!!! It was a sweatbreaker for sure... all that salsa dancing, mamba, and meringue... then the slow down at the last 10 mins. was Michael Jackson's last tune... it was really cool... my knees are swearing at me but the rest of me feels pretty good... She gave me a 'high5' when the class was over cause she thought I'd not finish...:grouphug:

Morning Glories!!! Well, woke up early this a.m. 6:30~!~~~ I figured it out though... I only took 1 of my nighttime meds last night... I took 2 out of the bottle, but then must have gotten interupted..and never took the second. Is it ever nice to be UP and ALERT... yeah-haw! SO its a GYM day today. Just drinking my shake and have taken my first dose of antibiotic for B.B. The BB looks better this morning... I mean NOT back to normal but at least you can see a diff. from yesterday!! Two shades of red lighter... so I am HAPPY with that... Its humid and muggy here this a.m. so don't know if that means its gonna rain or not??? Karla; I am glad you got to the doctor about your gynie issues... that is a good first step... and WHO knows perhaps the crying will spur them on to get you an appt. sooner... there could always be a Cancellation list.. Ya I know what a rectocele is, I had that too. It can all be fixed at the same time as the prolapse. What great KUDOS you got about your weight... that is HUGE Girl... look at the pictures of yourself from Seattle, look at some BEFORE pics of yourself... You area beautiufl woman, and yes you do have Great skin... also penetrating BLUE eyes... personnaly I think THOSE are your best feature....well, except for your brilliant mind. LOL But girl, once you have THIS new surgery, you are gonna have to start taking better care of yourself. NO MORE LIFTING, you are gonna have to find something else besides the Nursery work... its just too labor inttensive for someone with your pelvic floor issues. SERIOUSLY... this is said with love from someone who's been in the same BOAT. Janet: ahem are you there??? I bet you are still enjoying your quiet house eh? With Kaitlyn gone, just you and Andrew... life is just back to normal huh? What's work like today??? What are you eating for supper tonight? Phyl: Hopefully today, you'llhave more possitive news on your Mom and Uncle Ed.. How is Zoey? Have you taught her anymore new tricks? Has she learned how to hide the TV clicker from EARL???? Lurkers: Stephanie, Linda... love you both!!! I know you are aout there...:grouphug:

Whoo-hoo a $26 bottle of wine? are you sure WE brought it?? Perhaps it was Linda or the Montana girls?? Or you could save it for us to consume NEXT summer..??? Nah, what the heck you and EARL enjoy!!!!:grouphug: I j ust finished watching »OPRAH today it was on WOMEN FOOD GOD... looks like a good book. I`ll try and pick it up tomorrow.... Yuk, my B.B. looks aweful!!! I hope the antibiotics start to work by tomorrow morning!!! I am tired of this icky thingy.

Sorry Ive missed so much... been busy... will try and recap... Toronto was FUN, FUN, FUN... the kids are so good to me!!! We went for Sat. dinner SUSHIMI my favorite... raw salmon, rice, miso soup, green tea!!!! YUMMM.. and we walked there.. So Yes Janet, I got my exercise!!! Also drank some Long Island Iced Teas...:thumbup: The Kids walk a lot in T.O. because traffic is so bad to take your car, plus parking is a problem, then SUNDAY we took the subway downtown, had INDIAN food ( it was too spicy for me and I got stuck) then we went to see MISS SIAGON at the Opera house.. It was FABULOUS!!! But the ending was a surprise to me and I bawled like a freeking baby! Had to wear my sunglasses out of the place. Then the kids wanted to go for drinks afterwards... I am still in my sunglases!!! I head for home about 7 p.m. on Sunday night... great weekend. Went to the Doctor today. My NAVEL has erupted... what a mess... itchy, runny, sore... oh my! The Doc says how long has it been like this??? Dah 2 wks... so she gave me an oral antibiotic (liq) and a extra Whammy sauve to put on it... looks nasty though.. also she tooka culture and sent it off to the lab... I'll have those results in 3 days.:thumbup: Also had my Shrink appt this a.m.... for a repeat of all my pills... well the dink was late! as usual... I waited 45 mins for him, past my appt. time and then I left... I told the nurse I couldn't wait any longer as I had to be at work... and some of us HAVE to be ONTIME for work!!!! Anyways, luckily for me my Family Doc re-wrote my Rx for 6 mos. so FLICK him, I just wont go back. O.k. on the Gratitude subject... I agree... each and everyday you MUSt get into the habit of COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS... it seems like a weird habit at first... but it is SO WORTH IT.... I started a list once... and at the time I was feeling dumpy, could only come up with 10 things to be grateful for... well now that list has swollen to 25 things... and when I think of another I'll add it to the list...so it just keeps on growing~ I keep this little list right next to my bed... I add to it when I can.. but the most important thing for ME is to READ it daily!! Its a great way to start the day, puts your mind in the right perspective... anyways, that's my 2 cents worth... The other thing that helps me stay possitive is the COMPARISON test... I look at someone else's life and compare it to what I have... Guess what -you don't have to look very far to see someone in a WORSE off position than you... and then you have something ELSE to be thankful for. Personally, I am thankful to GOD... where I beleive all blessings originate.. but to be successful with this GRATITUDE stuff you don't even need to beleive... it helps, but is not manditory to benefit from it. p.s. Girls YOU are ALL on my gratitude list... If I hadn't been FAT, and hadn't gotten BANDED I would never have known all of you SIsta's Now, how rich is my life with all of YOU in it:tt1: WOW

Just lurking, off to Toronto today to see the kids and they are taking me to see MISS SIAGON tomorrow... should be fun!! Oh, don't know about the food... oh yes I do... It will be bad!

You go Phyl , its great that you are healed so well that you can now go to the regular gym.... fantastic! Breakfast shake down... 2 to go

1 Protien shake down, and 1 to go.... having Swiss Chalet Chicken tonight for supper:biggrin:

Our Guy and Your Guy... making nice!!!

ah-ha!!! I knew you wer LURKING LINDA!!!! Was Melski glad to see you too??? How was the lecture today??? Did you fall asleep in it??

]I am SO not hungry its not funny. MY band was really tight yest... so tomorrow its shakes, shakes and more shakes.... Janet; good news on the not gaining... I'll do the deed in the mornign and report.... Karri, if your lurking... have a great time in SIN CITY!!! Karla; Girl you gotta learn to PACE yourself about that yard work... unpack you house first!!! Plus it'll be cooler in the house right? you are having this HEAT too??? Stephanie/Linda; you little lurkers you:wink2: HOpe you are rested Linda, and Steph give yourself a PAT on the BACK for all that great CITY driving.... you ROck... :thumbup:

Hi girls had breaky and just put Linda on the shuttle bus to the airport.... :'( :-( :-( so sad saying goodbyes!!! Oh gosh, I'm in my new mascara too! Shopping was fun yesterday, bought some shoes, purse, foundation garments.... YEAH NORDSTROM's!!! Gosh I love love love that store.. Almost bought some shoes for the Aug wedding, but they were $180!!! with rhinestones and bling... gorgeous .... but I bought a pair at Payless instead LOL We had this awesome dinner too.... but I won't tell you what we ate... it was SINFUL!! Once home, things MUST get back to normal... Gosh, my eyes have NO MORE TEARS in then... It was so great to spend time with all you ladies, you truly do Bless my Life... I am So thankful for you all..... Soon, we'll all be back in our own little beds and back to our chatting online... There is getting to be a lineup at the cyber cafe here in the hotel so I'd better go. Loved the pics on Facebook, Thanks Phyl for hosting a FAB weekend gettaway. :thumbup: Can

Oh Karla; not enough room in my luggage.... I can hardly lift the suitcase now!!!

Hey Girls, just a quick note to say hi and let you all know that this is my Great Nephew Joshua = graduating from High School... he has gotten full scholarship to The University Of Windsor for a BASEBALL scholarship... beside him in the photo is my Nephew Jeff (My Dear Sisters boy) cool I think it loaded:tt1:

Yeah Karri!!! Will be so good to actually meet you in the flesh! Phyl will giv e you the address.... and when driving there, the beach road is very long and the Cottage is practically at the end of the road... There are a gazillion Speed bumps up and down the beach road so DRIVE SLOW or you`ll loose the bottom of youR CAR :ohmy: Guess Stephanie needs to know this too... as she is driving 3 ladies.... Getting so excited, just tossing my stuff in a suitcase now. :eek:

Oh my gosh Janet; I just had time to go back and really read the posts.... You must have been terrified for Andrew! et al..... and in Los Angeles of all places :ohmy: So glad they are all safe and sound now.... days later... has Andrew said anything else about it? Like dah, I shouldn`t have done that? Do you think they all learned something:confused:

Sounds like you and Earl are having a good time getting all situated as new Doggy owners!! No I dont`think OBAMA is spoiled, if HIS motorcade had gotten on our one and only highway north... it would have been bedlam and no one would have gotten to their COTTAGES up north this weekend!"!! Oh my, have you turned on CNN?? They are covering the protesters in downtown Toronto.... The G20 leaders are hving their Sat. night supper... now most of the 3000 protesters are just that .,.,lawfully protesting... its a freedom of speach thing... but then there are these RABELROUSERS who have come to the city from other places in the world to start trouble!!! Throwing bricks at police, smashing store front windows, then setting several Police cars on fire!!! I hope the cops through them ALL in Jail!!!

wow, Janet makes a threat.... and posts start to happen!!! Too funny, I`ve been crazy busy here.. Friday, the whole day was taken up with my drive to T.O. for my Eye recheck appt. I was on the Hwy400 going south, and the northbound trafic was all Motorcycle Cops and Black stretch limos about a dozen of them!!!! all doing 150 mph.... it was the heads of state from all the G8 and G20- countries ... they arriaved at Pearson Intl airport then had to be driven 2 hours north to Huntsville Deerhurs resort where the ENTIRE village of HUNTSVILLE is on LOCKDOWN.... seriously, its a big deal here... we have spent BILLIONS in security for this event... way crazy... Pres. Obama flew in on his Airport 1, the Marine 1 flew him up north the rest of the way. So he didnt`have to go in the `Black LImo Motorcade` Anyways, I digress.... eye appt went fine, vision is even better than last week... but, I am allergiac to the artificial tears... seems they have asome preservative in them that some people are sensitive to... SO after buying BIONIC Tears with no pres. I am now fine and eyes are feeling good. Last night Pters band played in Barrie, so I got to try out my NIGHT Vision.... Great!!! I could see really well in the dark, so that is wonderful. Food, uh ate RIBS 2 nights in a row, now only 1/2 rack and no FF... so pretty good, 2 glasses of wine though and then 3 cups of coffee.... band finished at 2 a.m. so I am tired today. Phyl, the doggie diatribe... too funny.... tell EARL top STOP heating the dogs food.... it will spoil her!!!! and make her a FUSSY Eater!!! Remember what Ceasar says, `SHE IS A DOG, not a CHILD substitute... so treat her LIke a dog... feed HER after not before YOUR meal... this teaches her the pecking order... she is Not ALPHA dog.... YOU are... Can`t wait to meet her... I still am not packed but getting closer. HUGS, C

Phyl, She is so cute... Zoey, great name!!! I love it:tt1: Yeah, I knew Earl would do a meltdown when push came to shove... Speaking of SHOVE... we had an earthquake here yest. afternoon at 1:41 p.m.!!!!! It was a 5.0 on the riktor scale.... total surprise for Ontarians, we havn`t had a ``bump`in over 5 years and then it was really small...< PLUS' then last evening there was a HUGE tornado that swept thru the town of MIDLAND, about 30 miles from us...Holy crap, the power and gas have been shut off for the entire town all night long and still there is no power. No one died but there are many injuries because of the twister... one car dealership lost 3/4 of its car inventory... windsheilds blew out of the cars, some tossed about. Homes were flattened... it is a real disaster.. the Red Cross is on the ground and helping to feed people...its just aweful!

Wow Janet, you took Kaitlyn to the gym with you.... that is such a good example you are setting for her... she will remember her whole life this special time she spent with her LaLa!!! You are a good Grammy!!!! Food today: Coffee/milk for breaky Lunch: Ham and Split Pea Soup with whole wheat crackers. It was so damn good that I ate it too fast and PB`d then had to start all over again... but ummmm so good.< Dinner: ...? ....Peter is taking me out for supper (?) Apparently yest. a.m. we went to see our financial advisor... and during our chat I said something off-hand (I don`t even remember) about "oh we can afford to go out for supper now???!!!" All I remember is telling the F.A. that I spent some of our retirement money getting Lasik surgery:biggrin: I guess Peter must have been embarrased cause when I got up this a.m. I had an invitation:thumbup: Is he ever gonna pay:thumbup:

Yeah!!!... so does that mean you will bring all the LEFT OVER popcorn:tt2: