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Congrats! You look wonderful and so happy. Great job!

Welcome. When is you date? I'm so so sorry about your son, how horrible for you and your family. That is a parents biggest nightmare I know. I give you a lot of credit for moving on. The band is wondeful! It has changed my life in so many ways.

For long posts I use my email account first then spell check, copy paste. For short ones I say oh well..

Eileen-what does your doc say about drinking before and after meals. I try to not drink a 1/2 hour before and then an hour after. He would like me to do an hour before! Your scales moving isn't? I haven't gone on since July 20th. I will go on in 2 more weeks and see what it says. My brain just can't take it alot. Cindy-WOW that is to hot! It was very hot last week here but it is getting better now. Hopefully it will stay this way. Today when I went swimming it was actually cold and refreshing! Sherry-Lucy had fleas last week. The day before my mom came we had the pest guy come to take care of the house. He has to come back I guess Saturday or Sunday, hope he's around. Sure does give me the creeps too. Of course you know my nightmare about fills! But last time he pulled out a little less also and said the exact same thing your doc said. Those airbubbles urgh..You could always request fluro to be sure everything is ok. That is the only way I do my fills from now on. I just want to be double sure that it's working correctly. Congratulations on the WL that is awesome! Betty-Sorry about your foot still being a pain! Take it easy baby yourself so you don't have to have surgery. Patty- I know it's so hard to wait We are all going to have a party on that day. Just keep fighting and you;ll get it. Thanks for saying a prayer for Fred. Why don't you have a drink and I'll have one too! Boy I've missed you. It seems like you've been gone for 3 months..lol.. Well all went good today with ma. She's going home tomorrow. A few more days would have been nice but that's always a nice way to leave things. College started up for the kids yesterday. They seem to love there classes this year so far so we'll see. I went for a walk with Lucy this morning. She is getting a little better. I'm so glad I have her having me make her walk..lol..We walked about a mile, then came home and ma and I went to the pool for a half hour. I ate a lot less today, but still had some sweets! We are having an ice cream social a week from Saturday it will be called Saturday night live! At our church. I am putting together a group to do the music from sister act. Should be a blast! So far I have 12 girls signed up. My GF and I will be making habits for everyone..lol..we are using glue! I got a wonderful message from my GF the other day. Her son is 15 or 16 and he said to her after church on Sunday ma did you see Mrs H, she is so skinny. How nice is that from a kid! OH another exciting thing, today went to Coldwater Creek with me and she tried on a jean skirt that was way to tight for her. I said I'd try it for the heck on it and it fit me much better. Do you guys, well I know you do, but do you guys realize how freakin COOL THAT IS!!! And the funny thing is I'm feeling really big lately! OK I'm off to watch Elton John on DVD. Have a good night.

Angie I'm sure it will be uptown near where they work. It would be great if you could join us. I will call Kim in the morning at work. I don't have Karens # and suprise suprise I lost yours. Do you still have my cell #? I'll check this in the morning. Hope to meet up. have a good night.

OK We all need a kick sometimes but the thing is guys, are you eating like this EVERYDAY? We are human and we will have days that we screw up sometimes everyday for a week, but then hopefully you get back on track. Don't be to hard on you self that makes it harder to get back. Just have what you know works for your day in the morning I think Breakfast screw ups are half the battle, at least for me they are. So hang in there and do it!!! Kim and Karen tomorrow lunch would be nice I have to take ma to the airport by 12 I can meet you after that do you want me to pick up Karen and drive to get you Kim? Let me know.

How exciting Karen! Thats great!

It is a sad feeling. I'm lucky enough to have mine in CC so they are still living at home, but I know with in the next 2 yrs they will both be out and then what am I gonna do!

Patty-Hi welcome home. I have a sad fish story too. We had Fred for 8 yrs this little 25cent gold fish had a personality. I know you think I'm nuts but it's true he did. DD went away and left with the bowl dirty. I said good night to him and told him I'd clean it in the morning and in the morning he was dead. To this day I still feel bad about Fred. I cried and I think every one else did. Welcome home, we've missed you. Enjoy your solo week. Sherry-I don't know what happened cause I haven't had time to catch up, but from Eileen's post to you, YUCK I don't know if I want to know... Eileen- My Dr wants me to take 20-30 minutes. They say that if you wait much more than that you never know the "full" sensation and if you eat to fast, well we all know what happens, but also you can eat to much. Cindy-I bet the principle wants to learn your special touch and thats why he's there so much. I'm sure you have a special gift with the kids like you do with adults and fellow bandsters. I have to catch up more later gang. Ma's last day here so I'm gonna run. Hope ya'll are good.

Great question! I hope someone answers!

Jennifer- WOW you've been through a lot! My back just went out about 2 yrs ago. I'm much better now than before, and I'm sure the WL has a lot to do with that! But I'm still in pain everyday especially in the morning. It's not that the insurance co won't pay for it it's that the stupid Ortho spine centers won't take the insurance! Thanks for your recommendations. Wavey-Happy banding! Melissa how are you? Tonya-This time next year, you;ll be able to go on whatever you want! Well we have a meeting at RiRa's this morning for the magazine. You guys have to check out the next issue it has my DS and his GF on the cover. It will be out around Sept 1st. Having fun with ma, have a good day.

I think you'll see that most people are not having problems. I had a leak in my band which is very unsual, had it taken care of and I'm thrilled with my band. I was thrilled before I knew I had a leak. There is a lot of negative stuff that you can go to look at on here. But over all I know the people I talk to on here are very happy.

Kat-How great that DH felt good enough to go out! Sounds like he's doing well. Anne-I hope you have a great vacation! We are having a very nice day. Swam for 25 minutes straight then walked about a mile with crazy Lucy. Had 2 slices of pizza, pepperoni, but I didn't eat hardly any of the bread so I had 2 slices of cheese! Were going to watch a movie now have a good night.

I was banded on Sept 26th. Then rebanded on the 21st of February. I was rebanded because I'm one in a million that had a leak in my band. Sencond surgery was aweful! Much longer recovery and a lot more pain. But I would do it again if I had to! I am thrilled with my WL. I've lost 73+ pounds since Sept 05 and gone from a size 24/26 to a 14. 12's so far just don't want to work! Glad everyone is doing so well.

NewSho thanks for the info! I HAVE to do something with my legs. I have horrible varicose viens. I am sure the insurance will pay for that and hoping that the tummy tuck can go along with that. Boobs..lol..wow..they got to go! I'm not in a real rush for any of this, but I'm hoping that my legs can be done this coming winter. Boobs & TT can wait another year. I'm not finished losing yet. Don't they recommned that you get to your goal for 18 months before you do any surgery?

You look incredible! Good luck with the surgery tomorrow! Can't wait to hear how it goes!

That sounds so nice! Now remind me the big party for your grandparents, it's there 60th anniversary? I want to go to carowinds so bad this year, but my back won't let me! ERRR My insurance won't pay for any of the spine centers around here! It is so frustrating to wake up ALL the time with back pain and then have days where I feel like the Tin Man! I guess that cold be another positive thing if DH changes jobs someday, maybe they'll have an insurance company that works with orthopedics! have a good day and

That sounds so nice! Now remind me the big party for your grandparents, it's there 60th anniversary? I want to go to carowinds so bad this year, but my back won't let me! ERRR My insurance won't pay for any of the spine centers around here! It is so frustrating to wake up ALL the time with back pain and then have days where I feel like the Tin Man! I guess that cold be another positive thing if DH changes jobs someday, maybe they'll have an insurance company that works with orthopedics! have a good day a

that is wonderful! Congratulations.

Hi- I can't do personals tonight gotta run. Hope you all are fine. I do wish we were closer to each other! Have a good night, I'll try to check in tomorrow.

Oh I'm do glad your guys are talking! Karen I hope your feeling better! Well fleas are gone. Lucy smells good she had a bath today. Ma got here yesterday and today we spent most of the day cleaning my pantry and the carpet. We had a real nice day. My nephew came by with is GF and her DD on thier way back to Albany NY. It was great seeing them. Tomorrow Kelly is leasing JR high youth. She is writing the program and in charge of the whole night. She is nervous about it but I know she'll do great. The 17th sounds like it might work. Ma leaves that day so I have to take her to the airport. I'm just not sure what time. I'll let you know. Well I'm going to relax in front of the tv. I'm so full from dinner, it's nice when ma's here she loves to cook and I learn all kinds of stuff. night night...were is the rest of the gang? OH Kathy I see your a top poster girl again or is that still..lol..

Hey did I just invent this...PITA...Pain in the A$$! OK now I'm going to sleep promise!

OK why isn't anyone saying whats happening! Well in my life Lucy the crazy puppy has fleas cause her mother (me) was to busy to ru to the vet in Monroe and PU more advantax! The other 2 have no problem, but poor Lucy. So ma's coming tomorrow and I had to cancel the cleaning lady today and have the bug man come! What a PITA (pain in the A$$..lolllI like that one) So I'm going to bed and getting up super early to finish cleaning. DH helped me g through a million papers this morning. Thanks goodness, what a mess. Ok a little chocolate before bed...just a little...night night

WOW SHERRY!-Go back and look at you FACE GIRL! and your gut! your are looking great! Enjoy those pictures! I have my DH take pictures of me all the time now because why not I've hidden from the camera for to many years, haven't we all! Honestly you look great. Time to feel good about yourself those days of feeling fat are gone for ever now it's sexy time!

Beanie-Glad you enjoyed the play so much. I hate seats like that! DARCY-OUCH! OH NO I can't believe you hurt your self. OK get on all 4s and do the camel back that works the best for me then you can SLOWLY go on from there. But you should still walk even if it's only to the end of your driveway. Feel better soon. Mary-I'm glad everything is working out the way you want it to with the house and stuff. That's great. Eileen-you crack me up! I wonder how many times I've told you that! Its so nice that you and Beanie can see each other so often. My next visit to Oakland will be for only 5 minutes on Sept 30th. Were taking a limo with our friends and then my aunt is picking us up at there house and were off to Warwick for a family party. So I won't get to see you this trip Ma will be here until next Thursday. I called the bug guys that we have for the house and they came and took care of everything even the outside. Now I'll be up real late cleaning but I'm not to worried the house isn't to bad just don't open the fridge! Sherry-Don't be to hard on yourself! I haven't looked yet but I will soon. I think it's human nature, as to why we think that way about ourselves. Honestly, I pray for God to show me the truth about how I look and also how I look through his eyes and sometimes I see my self a lot differently. I now do it all the time when I shop, so I feel real confident with whatever I buy. Kat-Sorry about the in-laws! Hang in there your doing great. OK I'm off to bed soon cause I know I'll be up early finishing up for ma and I want to just veg out tonight. Saw an old friend today and gave her my favorite coats. I'm so happy that she could fit in them and that she liked them so much. Now I will have to get a coat this winter, but that's ok I'll get it when I need it. Have a good night. I'll try to catch up everyday but not sure I'll be able to. Oh I didn't go to yesterday but did the pool and today I took crazy Lucy for a short walk. Tomorrow I know I'll do the pool most liekly not curves..errr...And my eating is back under control TG! night night