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WB from Sin City Di! Time to get motivated. Easy to do with Summer just around the corner. I hope I can go to the next meeting. Jackson has a game at 10:30 that morning and if Tim has to work, then I will have to go. I really hope he doesn't have to work. I HATE missing meetings. Speaking of Margaritas... I will be having a few after work tonight to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

You will go to outpatient and there they will take some blood and an ekg. They will tell you what time to be there and what to expect. Pretty easy. Then you go see Dr. Miles and they will go over everything again and will answer any questions that you might have. Pretty easy. Good Luck!! =)

Sounds good to me! Hard to believe summer is almost here!!!!

Oooh how exciting. All this talk about nutrition class and pre-op testing. I remember how excited and scared I was! Glad to see everone on here. I have been soooo busy lately with baseball and activities I haven't had much time to post. This last weekend we went to Talladega and it was so nice not to be so miserable and hot. I don't even think I broke a sweat. I might have "glistened" a little when my husband made us walk 2 miles out of the way to get back to our car...LOL. This Sunday is our high school alumni picnic. I am so excited to be able to feel confident enough to go. I was always so thin in school. Then BOOM - I exploded. I actually missed my 10 year reunion because I was too embarrassed to go and let everyone see me. Not any more. I am still about 40lbs more than my highschool weight, but I am not letting that stop me from seeing my old friends. Hope everyone is well!! Good luck at class tomorrow! Shawna

The other day in the Dr.s office she said that she had to have her fluid removed for a test (I forgot what kind) and Dr. Miles put half of what she had back in and she didn't have any restriction. She said that they had mentioned that her port might be leaking and I guess they confirmed that on Monday.

Hey Kanina! So far so good. I still have some restriction, but I am STARVING...LOL - I think I will really be able to tell after this PMS thing is finished. I made sure to walk before dinner last night and I think that helped curb my appetite a little. I know what you mean about this plateau. I haven't lost anything in a month. It definately gets slower the closer you are to goal! I spoke with Airlean the other day (she works in my building) and she said that she has to have her port replaced! She was a self-pay, so everyone keep your fingers crossed for her! Hope everyone is well!! =) Shawna

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How are things Band? Been adjusting well? Keep us updated!!

I went in yesterday and got .25cc removed. She told me that I should know if it worked by that night. Guess what!! I decided to brave the waters and take a drink before I went to bed and you know what!! I slept through the night without waking up choking!! I was so glad! I feel so relieved that I won't need anymore removed. I saw Airlean from support group in the waiting room and gave her the website, so maybe she will be on here soon! Hope everyone is well! =) Shawna

New NSV - I went to the thrift store on Saturday after the support group meeting. I bought a sz 16 pair of Gap Jeans and a shirt with no size. Got home and washed them and they both fit!! Yeah! I would have never bought anything without a size on it before! It was a cute top too!

We missed you guys at the meeting. Jason, Veronica really misses when you are not there. You didn't miss too much. She did discuss changing the Post Op Meeting times next year, so it won't be so close to the other meeting and we will have more time to answer our own questions. Next month there is supposed to be a plastic surgeon there to speak. I made an appointment for this afternoon to have some fluid taken out. I was up all night coughing and choking on liquids (not acid). So I am gonna see if an unfill will fix this. Hope everyone is well!! =) Shawna

I think that sounds great! Hey if people are not opposed to swimming - there is a great Water park in Blountsville that will be great to have a get together at. Very nice and they have tons of pavillions (I think they are like $20-$40 a day). Very clean and family oriented. Great for those of us with children. The website is www.springvalleybeach.com. =) Shawna

Its April 25 at St. Vincent's Birmingham - in the Bruno's Conference Center. I got the info in the mail last week. I think it is $5 a person. I believe they are calling it the Celebration of Life. If anyone would like to meet-up and go let me know. Or if anyone needs to know where to go let me know. From the videos I have seen - it looks very inspirational. =)

Way to go Stephanie!! What a huge milestone!! That is awesome!! Congrats on the baby Wendy!! I know you are sooo excited! My aunt (who is 3 years younger than me) is expecting a little girl in August. I just love little babies! I will be at the meeting on Saturday! Are any of you planning on attending the fashion show next week? =) Hope all is well with everyone! (=

I have rosacea. I notice that I have "flare-ups". Seems like after working out, it happens. It feels kinda like my cheeks are chapped. Some times I will get itchy bumps, but they only last for a day or so. I do have some topical ointment (metrocream) for it. But it makes my face feel oily, so I don't use it - unless it gets really bad. The dermatologist told me that drinking will cause it to flare up too. HTH =) Shawna

I hope everything goes well on Friday Wendy. Please keep us updated. WooHoo Debbut! I would figure about 2-3 months from your last appt until your surgery (if you are using Dr. Miles and Schmitt). I had my last appt in March 08 and surgery on May 6. Hard to believe I am coming up on a year with my band. Don't worry about your food best friend. The band will be your new best friend that will be a positive influence...LOL For those of you that have a hard time with plain water, have you tried the sugar free Hawaiin Punch Singles to Go? These things are awesome. I have had Wild Purple Smash and Berries and Lemons. Mmmm! Way better than Crystal Light. They are $1 for a box of 8! Yummy!! No games next Saturday, so I should be at support group! =)

WooHoo Crimson Tide. Glad to hear you are well. You will have to post all about your experience when you are up to it. I would love to hear about the process of going through Mexico. Take care!! =) Shawna

Way to go Di!! You are rockin!! Isn't it weird looking back and comparing now to then??? I love it that I am no longer a slave to food. I still struggle with the "emotional" parts to eating, but I usually work it out and get through it. I cannot find the protein shots any more either. Seems like the Demand would be enough to keep them on the shelf. Who knows... Have fun in Vegas Di!! We are hoping to go in August. The rates are too good to pass up now! Let me know how it goes! Hope everyone is well!! =) Shawna

Just looking back.... I have lost 4 Automobile Tires! LOL Good thing!

Let us know how it goes Kanina! Can you tell a difference yet? Geez what is up with all this rain!! Funny how a year ago that I didn't mind, cuz I never went anywhere besides work. Now I like getting out and its always raining!! I am really looking forward to this summer!! My hubby and I are planning a trip to Vegas in August (our 11th Anniversary). The cool thing is - I am about 25lbs lighter than I was when we went the first time (when we got married). =) Hope everyone is doing well!! =) Shawna

Wow hit 199 three weeks ago, I am now at 193.5!! I now also just overweight - not obese! This board is great!!

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Hi All, the comedy club was great! The kids really enjoyed it. Jon Reep was hilarious. We have been a ton of times. There really isn't much there for a bander to eat, but if you plan, you can do okay. It's just hard to believe that our babies are 18 years old. They really do grow up fast! Hope your appt goes good Kanina. =) Shawna

Wow all the great news this week!! I am so excited for everyone!! Congratulations Wendy!! I know you are so excited. I believe Jason is right. We have another girl in support group who is pregnant and she said they removed all her fluid. She is still doing great though. Keep us updated!! Way to go Jason!! Wow that is an awesome raise!! Can you tell a difference with this fill Stephanie? I hope it is "the one"! Everything is good here on the homefront. Both my son and step-daughter turned 18 this month!! We are taking them to the Comedy Club tonight to see Jon Reep. So its gonna be a good night.

I really hate I missed the meeting. We ended up in Blountsville at 7:30 on Saturday, played 3 games and didn't get home until 4:30. They did finish 3rd, and Jack got a home run! WooHoo! It was funny though, during the last game one of the moms that we played with last year came and sat in front of me. Well she turned around and said "you are looking great by the way." Then asked me how much I had lost and then asked if I was doing weight watchers. I told her about the surgery and she asked if it was a bad surgery and she was shocked to learn that I had it during ball season last year LOL. Then I realized that gosh it has almost been a year! WOW! What a change! Anyways how was the meeting? Anything new? As long as we are not playing ball, I will be at the next one! As far is the liquids go, I had a lot of strained chicken noodle and vegtable soup. I was just so sick of sweet stuff. Hope everyone is well! =) Shawna