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Oh what your feeling is SO normal. You have just done something to permently change you! It's scary, exciting, sad, your saying good bye to the old protector....fat...not foot you will eventually be able to eat all those things you now fear you'll never be ble to have agian. I now cry and get choked up when I walk PAST the plus sizes. It is a very strange feeling but the most wonderful feeling in the world. Congratulations for taking this huge step to improving your health and living longer.

You look GREAT!!!

Darcy- Sorry about your leg. What's going on with it? Eileen- How scary about your niece!! Glad she's ok. Hello everyone else! I'm ff to the chiropractor in a few minutes for the dumb back. We have a sad going away party for some friends in our choir tonight. Besides that, I hope to get a walk in but it's raining out. Still need to clean up around here from all the company. They have a thing called Taste of Charlotte once a year here that I'm hoping to go to. I can drum up some business hopefully and try a few good things. Have a good day!

Happy Banaversary!! You are doing great! Complements are awesome aren't they. Keep up the good work, YOUR DOING IT!! This is a great site!!

Wow Patty, what a stressful day! Those abuse cases must make you just want to eat a whole cake and cry!! You will be able to have a piece of cake once in a while. And when you ask the Lord to hold your hand through stuff he does...I just forget to often to ask him! Kat- Thanks for the encouragement. I am so excited right now and feel so good. I know I'll have down days but that's why were are all here to help each other on those days. Darcy-Thanks so much for the encouragement!! Sounds like your close to the 200 make also! WTG. You all are encouraging to me! You to funny about the guys!!! I wish I could plant flowers we have clay here in NC. I took for granted the wonderful NJ dirt all those years! That is really interesting about not loosing more that 2lbs a week. Beanie-I really found that vacation was easier to lose weight. I was so busy reading and sleeping on the beach that snacking was not even a thought. You'll get it off hang in there and try not to get down on yourself, it doesn't do any good! In the mean time enjoy vacation throw the scale out the window and relax. Betty-What's going on with your foot? Not fun whatever it is. I FELL out my front door holding my dog in January of 2000. I still living in NJ and it was 8 in the morning. There I was stuck outside, the dog ran back into the house, I heard my foot crack and I couldn't get up and no one was around to help me. It was awful! Landed up having 2 pins put in and crying about how hard it was to be 260 with a broken foot!!! On the brighter side It healed up great and doesn't bother me 99% of the time. Hope you feel better. PattiU- I love my band. September 25th got it. I have had to have it replaced because of a leak in the band which is pretty unheard of. 8 months later I am 67 pounds down and feeling wonderful. It has changed my live. My GF had the by-pass about 2 1/2 months ago. She was back in te hospital 2 times since her surgery, but doing great now. She has also lost over 50 pounds since then. Good luck, you'll see most people on here are very happy with their band. bubbame- I agree getting those snacks out is the key! But I reallyreally need something at night and in mid afternoon. I know it's head hunger so I need to drink more water. GL with the X crap. I bet you'd like to kill the lawyer!!! Kat- My Dr has me on 2 days water and 2 days mushies. So if your on the same diet you can have tuna fish flacky fish anything soft, potato salad ect. You should be fine, but since it is your first fill you may be more nervous and stressed under the circumstances. Cindy-Have fun tomorrow. Thanks for the encouragement, I was pretty darn excited yesterday! Have fun this weekend. Eileen-Miss ya Well I am exhausted today. BIL just wet back to CA, so the big party is officially over!!! Maybe that's why I'm so tired. I'm planning on making spinach chicken salad for dinner tonight going in the hot tub and watching a movie. DH is planning sex..but that drive has run away from me...I could really use some advice on how to get that back! Anyone reading anything juicy these days, that used to help a lot. I hope you all have a great night. love me

I'm SO sleepy today!! I can hardly keep my eyes open! I know I'm nt pregnant! OH I had Sex on the beach last night....It was awesome....they made it with gratefruit juice ( I know what you were thinking no such luck for Garry) Doesn't that make it good for you?

Boy I wish I had the desire to even want to ask this question...You go girls...last time I lost this much weight I was a nimpho...this time, eh....But I remember hearing 2 weeks or when ever I felt up to it...hehe...I still don't feel up to it....But I didn't before my band either. Go for it Karen!!

Kathy- What a relief to be away from her for a while! Enjoy your time.

Ice pops are great. Yogurt is good, and I now love those cup in hand Soups. It will take a while to get the whole thing down but you can have it a few times. There really isn't any protien in them. My favorite thing post-op was and still is egg salad, scrambled eggs with salsa on top, corned beef hash, pudding. I was able to go on mushies after 2 weeks which was a wonderful thing!!! Good luck your going to love your band!!!

Wow It's June and beautiful here!!! I love this time of year!!! Happy Happy June!! I'm happy today.... oh yeah oh yeah.... I told you guys I would like to lose 34 pounds by Sept 21st on the May chat? Well I only have to lose 31 pounds oh yeah oh yeah:clap2: ...I'm walking my butt off and continuing curves and closing the mouth!!! oh yeah oh yeah....I just got weighed and measured at curves and I'm down another 4.5 inches since April 21st so that makes my total inches 41 total pounds according to curves 65 but is really 67 and the best part of all of this is oh.... yeah oh yeah.... I'm 201 not the area code the # on the scale!!!! I'm in a fantastic mood!!:banana

I'm happy today.... oh yeah oh yeah.... Did I tell you guys I would like to lose 34 pounds by Sept 21st on the May chat? Well I only have to lose 31 pounds oh yeah oh yeah...I'm walking my butt off and continuing curves and closing the mouth!!! oh yeah oh yeah....I just got weighed and measured at curves and I'm down another 4.5 inches since April 21st so that makes my total inches 41 total pounds according to curves 65 but is is really 67 and the best part of all of this is oh.... yeah oh yeah.... I'm 201 not the area code the # on the scale!!!! Karen I'm so happy for you!!! I can't wait for Monday!!! I'm glad your back is better Angie-You sound good. I hope you are. Enjoy that fun time in the sun. Kathy-Free time is great! Fired though? If you have to get fired it sure is a good time of the year to have it happen. Ok I'm off to do some sales calls. Maybe buy a pair of shorts and some more tank tops. Protien shake first though. Talk to you'll later. I can't WAIT TO SEE THE WONDERFULS!!!

Darcy- Your scaring me with our chest pains!! Take it slow. I'm glad you are calling the doctor. Glad the puppy is doing better. I'm going to call Caesar the dog whisperer in soon on Lucy. Thanks for the WL support. I'm going to just step up on the exercise and cut down on the snacks and see where the # goes. Patty-You are being so good about all of this waiting. It will all work out Ms Sadre (I think that's how Karen spells her name) She waited almost a yr if not more. She is having her band on the 5th. We are all so excited for her in NC, your time will come and you will be the hottest mama in Disney....Mickey, Pluto, Woody and Buzz Light-year will be chasing you all over CA before you know it, if there not doing it already!!! Becky-I don't remember if I said happy birthday. Kat-So sorry about your hubby this waiting must be making you both crazy. Thoughts and prayers for you both. Pat-Sorry about your friend that must be so hard. Sherry-How nice was that! Must make your day go a little easier knowing that your appreciated. Hello everyone else. Sorry I didn't do personals on everyone. I can't keep my eye balls open tonight!! Nighty night

OK so I'm slow.... Karen my BIL swears by those shots. I'm actually thinking that if things dont'get better soon I may consider them. I am sick and tired of going to the chiropractor or the Dr for therapy. I'm tired of saying oh crap when I know I'm about to sneeze or cough. I want to give it more time though and more weight loss. Speaking of weight loss....you guys know I have never put a total amount on a certain time frame for losing...well I hope I'm not setting myself up for failure, but I'd really like to lose 34 pounds by Sept 21. Do you think it's possible? I've started walking along with my curves and crunches. I can't control the # but I can do more to help the # move. Ok I'm off to get my jello and hit the sack night night.

How are you feeling Karen? I hope you back is better. Ask about crunches. I do at least 100 a day to strengthen my core and the core is the main thing with backs. In 5 days you'll be in bandland!!!

Jill I really do think that they have afear about that. And heck we work hard to better ourselves what are they doing to better themselves....ooops....no this could happen not happening here but he needs to stop the cigars and lose about 40 pounds!!

Welcome to our group. Hope to meet you.

I need to go back to the Biltmore I brought a year pass and have only gone once. When is the Hickory meeting? Are we carpooling?

Hi Everyone, I haven't caught up on everything yet, but I hope all is well. The surprise party on Saturday night for DH was GREAT!! He was shocked!! We all stood out in the driveway because there was no way to hide all of the cars. As he pulled down the street all he could think about was a hot shower and rest. Wondered who was having the big party and then it clicked! It was really nice and fun. I'm back to working hoping I can save the magazine! Well I'm off to vote and then I hope to go to the pool for a swim. I REALLY want to lose 34 pounds by September 21st. We are going on a cruise with some friends. Do you think there is any way on earth I can do it? I'll catch up and do personals soon....I hope....

I wasn't in this one but I'm in for June!!!

Hello strangers..lol..Wow It's been a while since I've been on here. I've been crazy all week getting ready for Garry's surprise party. It went great! He was shocked!! We had over 90 people. I prayed and claimed perfect weather and of course we got it. I'm exhausted! Still cleaning up inlaws still here. Cat rean away yesterday but came home this morning. We had a tough time getting him back in the house but he's here safe and sound. NSV Went to hechts to buy a shirt and took a XLG and lg int the dressing room. The slaes lady told me I needed a medium! I brought it! My eyes filled up when she told me. I said to her are you sure, do you know your talking to me! I still go to the other department!! Everytime I go past the Women sizes now I just praise God for all he's done for me! Who, what is avatar? Clifford IS Aunt Flo's BIG RED DOG!!! LOL aND cLIFFORD has left!!! Thanks Kim, you look great too! I love my band! WTG Melissa thats awesome 50 pounds gone for GOOD and it feels so great to know that it really is for good! Jill- What a bummer about your D and H. Pylori When did you have your surgery? How often do you have your blood taken? gotta run. bye for now. miss you guys.

It is so worth it! I went to the store the other day for a shirt and brought an Xlg and and lg in the dressing room with me. The sales lady told me the lg was to big. I brought my first medium shirt in YEARS...It is so so worth it! Try differen't protien drinks. They are all differen't. I love mine and have it every morning for Breakfast and sometimes for lunch.

You look wonderful! Its so exciting isn't it?

Well you never know if I don't sell more I may just take the course and join you al....

WOW YOU guys look Awesome!!! talk about shrinking wow look at FEbs pics and then this one!!! Wavy hi! I'll meet you one of these months. Angie that hot blooded caring boldheaded hunk of burning love is out there and he is going to treat you the way you desive and your cute little ones. I haven't seen you smile in a long long time you look good!

Boy I go way and so much is happening!!! I'm sure pictures..lol...actually last year on our cruise, we went to a nude beach. I took some pics not of us but friends for black mail not close up at all cause I was to scared. We deleted them before we left the ship. I someday want to go topless on a beach....that's empty....There was one set of hooters that we saw in Cancun. My son took a picture but deleted it also. Hey Tonya Welcome!! OK I thought for sure I would gain on the trip I kept hearing Doc V saying fish and chicken no Pasta. Well I had a few drinks mostly sips of everyone elses. And I ate, I thought to much at meal time. Had 3 wonderful PBs but figured out I needed yogart for Breakfast rather that eggs first. I was feeling bigger and sure that I had gained at least 10 pounds. I ususally go to curves in the morning and Clifford is coming any second. Well I finially got to curves at 5:30 so thats a few extra pounds at least one. I was only up a 1/2 pound!!! I'm so excited!! I think I lost!!! Yahhhhh If it wasn't for Clifford I mght just swing by the office tomorrow AM before my fill, but he is a big red dog so I'll wait till next week. Can't make the 17th. Will be flying to NJ to my Godsons graduation party. Sad story he's 21 and has been in a special school all his life. Very very sad. He functions but has many differen't things wrong. He will never be able to drive hold a job live on his own. He breaks my heart. He wrote on his list that he wants us to come to his party. The whole family won't be going but I wouldn't miss it for the world. I love him so much he's such a sweety. OK I"m getting tearynow so I"m off to see your Saturday picts you incredible shinking women!! Kim I hope the meeting went well tonight I would have gone if I didn't just get home. Astalavista baby.....