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Hey all I'm back!!! We had a wonderful time! It was really really nice. Weather was great. We got upgraded thanks to my sister the travel agent to the presidential suite. It was huge and perfect for the 4 of us over looked one of the pools and of course the ocean. We were dumb and didn't go in the hot tub until the last day cause I am a nerd sometimes! We laughed a lot. Ate to much and drank to much. I got stuck 3 or 4 time one was horrible. I'm afraid to go on the scale today because I'm also PMSing so I know that will add a few pounds. Tomorrow I go for a fill and hopefully I can get it right. I didn't each in between meals there had no desire to. I was pretty good with the drinks stuck with a sip here and there of the rest of the gangs and that was good enough, except for the one day when the tequila sunrises were really good!!! I think I had 3!! Then danced and laughed. Kat-How are things going with you DH? Eileen-Looks like you had a great time at the concert! OK I can't read every single page so just tell me was he surprised? How many people didn't show? Mine is this Saturday and 86 have RSVP'd should I plan for 100 or 80 or some where in the middle. SherryW-WOW what a horrible case. So sorry that you had to go through that and that poor little girl and her family. It is so sad how things can effect so many, especially the innocent children. Darcy-How's curves going? I have my clothes on to go now I need to just get in the car. Well I started this at 9AM I'm still in my curves clothes and not out the door yet, But I will as soon as I finish with this. Hang in there you and you DD look good. You'll be ok we all have faith in you and each other. Cindy- Is school out? Yah...enjoy congrats on the 5 pounds! Becky-I'm sure you have already said but I can't remember. Why didn't you have a fill? Is everything ok? Hey Tammy- Welcome! I'm a true Jersey girl I lived in Northern NJ my whole life up until 5 yrs ago, now living in NC 5 miles from SC. Welcome. I know what you mean about the pain. When we were away I got stuck I don't think I've ever PB but being stuck is not fun. It happened once at lunch because I ate some FF and twice in the AM so I went to yogurt after that I usually have protein shake in the AM. I have a fill tomorrow I'm hoping all will go well. GL with yours. Patty- How are things going with the insurance and do you LOVE your TIVO? What an emotional day for you yesterday. bubbame-WOW I'm only up to 5-17 in my catch ups of reading but I sure hope your doing better. A taco messed you up? Oh no I'm so sorry. Pat-I'm so sorry to hear about your son and then enemy. How frustrating and upsetting for you! OK I really am off to curves now right now....I need it. I have to make my self go on the freakin scale and suck it up!! Clifford is well on his way so I know I can add 5 pounds right there. Maybe I won't be so upset. Well it was vacation... I know I missed a bunch of you sorry hi though I'm still thinking of you. I'm sure I'll be back on later with sad news.

Hi, Wow Patty, I'm so glad that Lewis is doing so good! I got a PINK bathing suite! I really tought no way but it looked nice. Fit the hooters perfect! And with these hooters, thats not an easy thing! I'm just about completely packed. Please pray that we have a peaceful vacation. DH is under more stress than ever and really needs it. I'm excited. I know it will take me 2 weeks to catch up with everyone when I get back, but know that I'm thinking of you all everyday. I will have that Pinacolada with ice cream!:spit: Why not!! Have a good 8 days while I'm away, don't :hungry: to much bad stuff and most of all stay healthy and happy......... I'ma leavin on a jet plane dahdah dah ...........ok I'm going......................:Banane41: :Banane41: :Banane30: :nanahump: I'm a little can you tell....

Well bye...see you all soon. I'm off to Cancun in 7 hours..ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...please pray for us to have a great time and for the food not to get to me to much!! I'll be back on the 21st

YOu guys are all cracking me up!!! I still haven't seen idol! But now I really have to! Angie you sound so much better. I hear spunk and peace in you! I will keep my eyes out for a hottie baldheaded young hunka burnin love typw for you.

I have a bike and everyday I say I'm gonna ride it again. The past week and a half I have been terrible with exercise of any type. Good luck. I like the look of that Walmart bike.

Happy Birthday. Have fun today!

I hope you have better luck today. You'll have your approval before you know it! KAREN you crack me up by saying your not the most patient person!!! I think everyone would agree with me, you ARE!

I'm so happy for you.

Eileen- I think that's great that you brought that ring. It sure is pretty. And your right now you need earrings and a necklace to match. Did you have the big party yet for DH? We have at least 80 coming I'm praying for perfect weather!! It will be outside with a live band he has no clue...I hope... Donna- I agree with you Betty- I'm taking drink orders, is there something you'd like me to have for you?..lol..I know all those drinks will be calorie free next week. Cindy- I'm so glad the migraines are GONE!!! I pray that that will be for GOOD! Beanie-I may have to try the low carb diet. I'm just not one for a "real diet" I was better yesterday until I went out to dinner and everyone ordered chips with blue cheese. If I had skipped those I would have had a great day. Hopefully my calories weren't to bad. Good for you with the gym. I've been terrible about curves the past week. Just been so busy that it's been almost impossible to go. bubbame-I hope she gets the message. Anne- Sorry about your fill going so bad. Are you going to do fluro next time. I am only doing fluro from now on. Kat-Congrats on the WL!! WTG. I never knew that sleeping on your stomach could effect your port. That makes sense! Hello to everyone else. How my Mickey fan doing? I got samples of REALLY good protein powder at Dr off ice the other day. Now I'm going to go search it out. I really enjoy my PT drink for breakfast everyday. I have to go find a bathing suit for the trip yuk and I hate spending the $$$. I hope everyone has a nice day. I think I may be the first one awake this morning. hugs

Hi, I've been nuts tried to catch up on everyone. We leave for Cancun on Saturday. I'm so excited. I got the bad girl lecture today by my dr. urgh... So tomorrow I'm off to a new start. I mean right now I'm off to a new start. I'm going to look at fat and calories now! Cindy I hope your feeling better. Hello to everyone else. Eileen how cold is it up there? It's cold here in NC. nightnight

Hey Kim it was great seeing you today. What is the web site for that Protien drink do you remember? I need to kick my self in the butt and eat better. I've already brought spinach for my salad for dinner tomorrow, except after I brought it I remembered that I have a dinner meeting. So I'll have fish tomorrow for dinner. All else is good here I just wish I could stop thinking about food!!!! Have a good night and don't eat Bratwurst!!!

congratulations! You'll love your band.

That is cool!! Congrads

I just read the email you sent. I'm so Happy and excited for you. And just think if it turns out that you get you band in June you have to other June Bansters to follow! I'm so excited for you! I'm going to do an extra jig at curves this morning just for you!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday incredible shrinking woman...Happy birthday to you! Have a day and a year filled with smiles and joy.

I forgot to tell all of you that the other day when I got my fill. Dr.V was telling me how FANTASTIC Kim was looking and doing. I am so excited for you Kim, WTG!!! And he was just as excited!!! Ok I have a tummy ache, whats up with this? I almost feel like my tummy has a bottle of soda in it and is all fuzzy. I have been good with food since the fill. But couldn't sleep. I had shake in the morning then chicken for lunch that was shreaded and are you ready for this one, 1/2 a cup of Baked Beans with some cheese oh yeah and a ice pop. Today shake, few bites of chicken salad and PS. Any suggestions? Am I to tight?

I plan on it now. I think this is great and I'm thrilled Bobbi will be there also. Don't forget Debbie.

Happy May, I haven't been on much running around to much lately. Had my fill yesterday, I'm not at 1.3cc. And my 1 cc was still in there yay it's working!!! liquids today and yesterday, alothough I did have a few bites of a quiche shh don't tell the doc Kim.... So far so good. I'm about to make another shake and then shake my body outahere! My cars transmission died on Sunday. It's been lovely. Have a blessed day. di

Melissa....Melissa...I can hear your pain. Girl you are being to hard on youself! You just beating your self up to much. So down a second. If your hungry you should go for the fill. I think wven if your not hungry you should go for the fill. This is not easy but it also shouldn't be so horribly hard. It sounds to me that you are thinking scale thoughts and numbers 24-7 Am I right? You know a lot of my personal story and history with stuff. I learned so much when I was in the eating disorder hospital. I would love to meet up with you so we can talk. Call me if you'd like to. We can meet over by the Pineville Mall if you want. I'm free today and most of tomorrow. Big HUGS I know it stinks sometimes. But I know you can do it! Love ya

It seems to me from looking around on here that these # for 6 months are average. I am 7 months out and down 61 total. I go down 1 and then up 3 then back down to the low and lose another pound then up 3. It is crazy, but that is just the way my body is. Stressing out about it all can't help. Weight lose as you all know can be a visous cycle of emotions due to an object that has #'s on it. I have thrown 3 out the window. We may lose slow but we are losing! Think about where you were 6 months ago. Remember huffing and puffing. Shopping in the women sizes and thinking there was no way I'll ever get out of this department!! Now you can look and say I'm not where I want to be but I"m well on my way. Congrats to all of us for chosing to make our selves healthier and in the long run happier.

Cindy I love that book! And you are so right! Thanks for reminding me! Anne-We still have the flags, I think we are going to have them till the Fall..lol..Today I decided to wait to start Lucy because she is getting neutered on Monday. She has enough trauma in her little life right now. I'll start her next Wednesday or Thursday I guess. When my DH was 2 she decided to take my brown paint and paint the carpet, which was new and pink. DH was baby sitting sound asleep on the chair! Thanks for letting us know Ira. Kat- Congrats and Welcome to bandland!! Eileen- Hi I'm trying hot chocolate with whip cream of course..to help me from eating!! It's only 11:55 but so far so good. Why did God make chocolate? How cool your going to see 4Him!!! Can I come. Donna-You are so right about food addictions! AHHHH You know when I was thinking about the surgery I was talking to my therapist and saying that a puppy would help me mother it and keep my mind off food. I could comfort the puppy. I am so thrilled with Lucy. She just makes me smile all the time and I guess because of her I am not eating as much because she wants to play or go out ALL THE TIME. One thing I do with her at night, cause she won't let me eat anything in front of the TV peacefully, is I have her on my lap and hot her bone for her. It's our quiet time before bed. And now that I think about it, it sure does keep me from munching!!! So DH and I are off to Charlottesville in a few minutes. I haven't even packed or taken a shower. I'm going to take a spinach chicken salad in the car with me to munch on. I'm looking forward to our weekend. Cancun is only 2 weeks away!! AHH I still haven't received my passport, but I'm not going to worry until next Wednesday. I hope you all have a great weekend. Bye for now.....di

Happy Banniversary! 1 year wow how exciting! This next year is going to be even better!!

My DH said to me when I told him that my GF and her DD and us were getting together for dinner. He said I hope you won't tell them they should have the surgery..errr... I would say that she only has 30 pounds to lose. She is very tall and big boned. My fear is that she's thinking in the back of her mind well if I get big enough I can do it. Thanks for your suggestions. Thanks for the daughters perspective. That is very helpful. Bottom line is She has to go through whatever she has to go through. When I encourage her to eat healthy and SLOW she gets upset with me. When I mention calories she gets upset. And of course I get upset to see her do what I did for so long. Talk about guilt!

I have a 20 year old daughter. She has know me as 268 most of her life. She is 2 something not sure what but wears size 16-18. She is very supportive and excited for me. However she is having a difficult time dealing with me fitting into the same size and smaller than her size. I went out to et with her and my GF and her DD. GF is having the BP surgery in a few months and the first thing she said is I don't want you fitting into my size. How do you handle this? Any of you who have been there I'd love to hear your experiences so I can learn how to help her go through what she's going through. Boys are easier. My DS pokes me and say theres nothing to poke anymore, and thats about it.

Eileen- How was who' who? How are they old enough to know? I bet it was cute. LOL Darcy-love the word twoterville!! I'm so sorry about the panic attacks. Maybe more sex will help those! My Hubby says more sex is the answer to EVERYTHING...lol..I sure wish I felt that was! I do have energy these days. It feels good I sure hope it lasts! I walked in the grocery store this morning and felt like a fool without a cart so I grabbed one so no one would think what is that lady rushing around here for..lol I haven't been great with food so I'm hoping the exercise will help. Ok What I'm I doing wrong with Sandy and Lucy. Sandy got trained on the fence a few weeks ago and she is still getting zapped once in a while. Lucy, or Lunny Luse, as I like to call her, we just put her collar on her Monday. She doesn't even act like she hears the buzz. We still have the protector on the collar so she hasn't been zapped, I'm I just being impatient! I have to tell you, she cracks us all up! You know I put a bell by the door and now she rings it when she wants to go out..HOW CUTE IS THAT...anyway this morning she thought it was fun to watch Mommy jump up everytime she rang the bell. Talk about exercise! Donna- Give your self a hug! We ALL go through ups and downs. I'm on an up right now, but I've had more downs than ups. Do you look at the scale everyday? I HATE the scale!! I look once a week at the most and try to only look every other week. It makes so feel like a failure when it goes up. So I will grab more Hershey kisses, what the heck! This is all a process and these feeling are all normal. My last down time I brought home a puppy...be careful....Hugs.. Patty-I can't wait for you do get your date and shock the heck out of him as your going down!! GL with the paper work. Hang in there..think of the mouse, I'm sure he makes you smile...hugs... Beannie-I wish I could do that, but I'm chicken. My doc told me that I now have a 10% chance of slippage so I really have to stick with all the rules...bummer huh. Looks like I'm going to be in NJ on June14. Maybe hopefully you'll be there. I'll keep you and Eileen posted. I may come up for a longer visit in August. Pat-Ummm Olive Garden! I have been having cravings for that salad since before my second surgery! I'm on a spinach salad kick this week and totally enjoying it! Hope work gets better. Maybe your son will get her sick to her stomach!!! This exercise thing I'm going through I hope it lasts! I have been doing more because of the upcoming Cancun trip and also my poor snacking! I really need help with that! Today I'm eating like a jerk! Well not really but I haven't had my PT shake yet and I've munched an a few nuts and raisins. I know I'm setting myself up for a fall if I don't do something smart about eating now! I brought a new bathing suite at Sears yesterday. I think I look pretty good in it. I also think it is the cutest BS I've ever seen. It looks like a black dress and then by the boobs there is another piece of fabric that black and white almost looks like a little jacket. Anyway I'm ready for CANCUN!!! I hope you all have a good day. It's coldish her today and off and on much needed rain. bye for now SherryW-Talk about Superman..wow how scary, but exciting at the same time. You are good with your list of everyone's names!!! I use the email to remember to get to everyone, other wise I forget who said what by the time I finish reading. Betty-How are things going?