Tricia K.

Like Kathi, both my PCP and OB/GYN were extremely supportive of my decision. They have seen me since the surgery and are very pleased with the results thus far.

Oddly enough, I've never experienced any evaporation with my fills. Every time I go back for a fill, the exact amount was in there from the prior time.

:welcome: Welcome to LBT, Dr. C!

I've PB'd a total of 9 times in the past 9 months. The first 5 times happened within the first 4 months. Then I didn't do it again until my recent over-fill episode in early May where I PB'd 4 times within 3 days.

:hug: I'll be thinking of you.

LOL..when I got there I told him that he was probably sitting next to you for a while. He mentioned seeing a woman next to him with blonde hair. Is your hair blonde now? Then again, men don't always know hair color...LOL. I'm so sorry that I was late and that you had to wait for so long. Ugh..and that rain WAS horrible. I hope you didn't catch a cold. You're right though, we will meet at some point! :hug:

I had a great time in NJ visiting my friend Jody but am truly disappointed that I didn't get to meet NJChick while I was there. My flight was delayed so I got in late and then there was a bit of a crisis with Jody's family. Eileen (NJChick) waited for me at the karaoke bar but I was soooo late that she went home. I'm so sorry, Eileen!! I hope to meet you the next time I'm up there. Here are some pictures.... Me & Jody Me & Debra (Jody's sister) Me & Alicia Me & Bill (do you recognize him, Eileen?)

4 mile bike ride and 2.5 hours of bowling today

I have been tanning every other day since a few weeks out and have had no problems. BTW, that "internal" burning is an urban legend. Tanning DOES NOT cook your insides. http://www.snopes.com/horrors/vanities/tanbed.asp

LOL..thanks, Telly. I missed you too. :hug:

Hi everyone!! I'm back home now from my mini-vacation up in New Jersey. Unfortuately, I was unable to meet NJChick as originally planned. My flight was delayed, yada yada yada!! Ugh...airlines. Anyway, I haven't weighed myself yet so I have no idea where I am. I'm thinking that I won't even weigh until Wednesday morning, but I don't think that's going to last. I'm addicted to the scales...I admit it. I LOVE the pictures!! Emilee....what a hottie! You look great. I'm happy to be home and back on LBT.

I just returned from a mini-vacation in New Jersey so I am updating my exercise. 6/8/06 no exercise 6/9/06 no exercise 6/10/06 4.5 mile walk around lake in Wayne, NJ 6/11/06 2.25 mile walk around community in Wayne, NJ 6/12/06 plans for the following: 250 crunches 500 leg lifts 150 toe raises 150 bicep curls w/ 4lb. weight 150 tricep curls w/ 4lb. weight 150 lateral raises w/ 2lb. weight

Ok, ok...I couldn't pass up the picture request. My husband found me online. :biggrin1: You can check out all of our wedding photos here - - - - > http://www.triciakutz.com/wedding.html

Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that I'm heading up to New Jersey tomorrow so I won't be on LBT until I return early next week. I'm actually in the process of packing, etc. so this will probably be my last post for a few days. I'm so proud of everyone! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

*raises hand* I'm a BIG (pun intended) fan of performing oral sex and I've been known to gag. Like diedre said, the gagging is not related to your stomach but rather your throat. No problems here!

Congrats! You look great.

6/7/06 food Intake Breakfast: 16 oz. Protein shake made w/ skim milk Snack: 20 oz. iced latte made w/ whole milk & 3 Splenda Lunch: 7 medium-sized battered, deep-fried mushrooms Dinner: 2 slices Oscar Mayer smoked turkey lunch meat, 6 slices turkey pepperoni Total Calories: 857 Total Fat: 33 grams - 35% Total Carbs: 60 grams - 28% Total Protein: 80 grams - 38%

I've had it done on my upper lip, the tops of my toes and my feet. I've had excellent results. I've had 2 treatments on my upper lip and I'm very pleased. The toes/feet thing was recent, so I'll be going back for my 2nd treatment in a few weeks when the new hair growth comes in. Like someone else said, the level of power does make a difference. During my first treatment, the tech used a lower level for safety/testing reasons. Based on the results, she turned up the power for the 2nd treatment. I wish you the best of luck!

Ugh...we've been soooo busy the past few days trying to sell our house, etc., I haven't really had time to exercise like I want to. So, today, I just rode my bike for 3 miles. I need to get back to the toning exercises soon. I miss them! I never imagined I'd say that I miss exercising. :biggrin1:

Great job, everyone!! And, welcome to the new folks. :eek:

My thoughts are you with you and the baby. I hope things work out for the best.

Thanks, guys! Everyone is doing a fantastic job. I love these challenges!

C 193 ( - 81 total, - 3 this week)

6/5/06 food Intake Breakfast: 8 oz. Protein shake made w/ 2% milk Snack: South Beach Diet Cereal bar Lunch: 2 oz. ground beef, 1 slice american cheese Dinner: 1 c. salad, mozzarella cheese, McCormick Salad Toppins, bacon w/ ranch dressing Total Calories: 812 Total Fat: 48 grams - 54% Total Carbs: 35 grams - 15% Total Protein: 61 grams - 31% 6/6/06 Food Intake Breakfast: 16 oz. Protein Shake made w/ skim milk Lunch: 3 vienna sausages Snack: 2 c. microwave popcorn Dinner: 2 oz. roast, 2 baby carrots Total Calories: 858 Total Fat: 32 grams - 33% Total Carbs: 57 grams - 25% Total Protein: 88 grams - 41%

1 hour walk today