Tricia K.

I know....it's so close, yet so far away!! Thanks for noticing.

C 209 (- 65 total, - 3 this week)

48% (Yankee). Barely into the Yankee category.

This didn't happen to me but I hope you find relief very soon. *hugs*

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Welcome to LBT.

Great NSV, P'Nut!! :clap2: Wheetsin, I used to call mine "the shelf" as well. They used to be 42DD and have gone down to a 40D. Still somewhat of a shelf but I'm hoping they don't shrink anymore. I'm rather fond of them. :eek:

I'm happy to hear that your dad is doing well.

LOL...I wish!

Congratulations!

Holy crap, that was funny! You should definitely consider a career in comedy!!

I'm jealous!! I haven't done that in years.

I'm alive and kicking!! :biggrin1:

You're very welcome, sweetie. And, thank you for the kind words. :confused:

Awww...I'm sorry that this upset you but she was just doing her job. I'm positive that your surgery will be fine. I also hope you have a very easy recovery. We'll see you in bandland very soon!! :confused:

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:clap2: Woo hoo!! Happy early Birthday and Band Day!! We'll see you on the losing soon very soon!!

Mini_me, I completely understand the reasons why you're not telling anyone. Who wants that kind of aggravation anyway?? It's amazing how jealous some women (and men) can be. I'm so happy that you were able to get the surgery regardless of the exclusion in your insurance policy. I am very much like you in that regard. We're both very fortunate. :confused:

- Tortillas (white, wheat, corn?) Yes to all 3 - Salad (what kind of lettuce can you eat?) Yes, I can eat any type of lettuce - Hard breads (pretzels, crackers, melba, etc.) Yes, yes, yes :confused: - "Fluffy" breads (pancakes, waffles, muffins) Prior to my first fill I could eat a muffin. Now, I don't go near them. - Ground meants (turkey, chuck, sirloin...) Yes, yes, and yes - Shellfish/crustaceans (scallops, shrimp, crab, lobster, mussels...) Yum....absolutely!! - Hard cereal (grape nuts, oat bran, etc.) Yes - Hard cheeses Another absolutely! I love cheese!!

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Oh boy...LOL. My husband used to jog several miles per day. Of course, this was long before I met him and about 50 lbs. ago. He tried jogging a few months ago, got 1/2 mile and had to huff and puff all the way home!! Poor guy. He's a good walking partner....when he's awake. LOL @ ekksotic!! Philadelphia is fun. If you've never been and have an opportunity to go...it's well worth it. It would be so cool if we lived close enough to walk together. I don't know anyone in my immediate area that has had the surgery either. Then again, I don't really know anyone in my immediate area, period. I've lived here for almost 2 years and just recently starting hanging out with our bowling league partner. I miss having girlfriends to hang out with. :phanvan Hee hee @ the rich bee-yatches! You crack me up! I understand that you want to keep this private. I tell anyone and everyone. Everyone has been positive and I havne't experienced anyone keeping "tabs" on me. It's all a matter of personal choice and I totally respect your views.

Ahhh.....gotcha!! Hee hee. I keep forgetting that you've just recently had surgery. Oops! But, ya know what? A walk is a great idea! I wish I had a walking partner. My husband is on such a weird sleeping schedule so he's asleep when I'm awake...oh well.

Why can't you just go and not talk about it with anyone?

I experienced the same thing. I didn't feel real restriction until after my 3rd fill.

Happy Birthday!!