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aJoneen.........................+1 75 pounds lost! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................-1 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl....................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. .0 55 pounds lost! Kpodski......................... -4 Lynnt1215.....................0 NurseNiki......................0 Nycm00........................0 OUCH Potatie............................0 132 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend........-3 160 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK........................0 102 GONE forever! Sugarbean....................0 117 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.........................0 stellabella......................0 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415..........................0 Thin2bme....................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom............0 Wishin4...........................0 78pounds gone!!

Friday April 17th aJoneen..........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................-2 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl....................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. -2.8 50 pounds lost! Kpodski..........................0 Lynnt1215.....................0 NurseNiki......................0 Nycm00........................ 0 Potatie............................0 120 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..........0 160 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.........................0 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean....................0 114 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.........................0 stellabella...................... 0 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415..........................0 Thin2bme.....................-1.8 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom............0 Wishin4...........................-3 78 pounds gone!!

Friday April 10th aJoneen..........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................-2 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl....................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. .0 55 pounds lost! Kpodski..........................0 Lynnt1215.....................0 NurseNiki......................0 Nycm00........................+2 Yuck! Potatie............................0 120 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..........0 160 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.........................0 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean....................-1 114 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.........................0 stellabella......................-1.6 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415..........................0 Thin2bme.......................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom............0 Wishin4...........................-2 75 pounds gone!! __________________ __________________

aJoneen..........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................-1 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl....................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. 0 50 pounds lost! Kpodski..........................0 Lynnt1215.....................0 NurseNiki......................0 Nycm00........................0 Potatie............................0 120 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..........0 160 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.........................0 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean....................-1 112 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.........................0 stellabella......................0 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415..........................0 Thin2bme....................-2.2 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom............0 Wishin4...........................0 73 pounds gone!! __________________

March 13th aJoneen........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 95 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000..................-3 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril.................0 Kpodski........................0 Lynnt1215................. 0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................0 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..... 0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK...................0 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella...............0 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... 0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!! I had a good week. Let's hope it continues!

Not a good week for me aJoneen........................+4 75 pounds LOST! Bandana.......................-2 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............-1 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000..................+1 Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................-2 80 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril.................0 Kpodski........................1 Lynnt1215................. -2.4 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................0 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..... 0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK...................-3 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................+3 stellabella...............-.2 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... - 2.4 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................4 73 pounds gone!! Kpodski............-1

aJoneen.......................075 pounds LOST! Bandana......................-2 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa..........0 75 pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000................-2 Desdemona.................0 Fenton.........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................-2 80 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................0 Lynn1215.....................0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................0 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..... 0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK......................0 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella............... 0 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... 0 WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 Kpodski............0 BRATZ98363.......0 I am so close to the 50 pound lost mark that I can almost taste it! Hopefully I will be able to post it next week!

I'm the same this week. I hope next week will be better.

aJoneen.......................-1 75 pounds LOST! BrandNewLisa............0 evelas5000.................-.5 Desdemona..................0 Fenton........................-3 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl.................. -3 75 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................0 Lynn1215.....................0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................0 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend......-3 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK......................0 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella...............-3.4 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme.................- 2 WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 Down another half a pound. I am going for a fill on Monday, so hopefully that will speed things up once again. I am a bit frustrated!

aJoneen.......................-3 evelas5000................. -.5 Desdemona..................0 Fenton.........................-2 HarleyGirl..................0 Hopeinapril................0 Lynn1215.....................0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................-3 Yippee Potatie.........................0 100 POUNDS LOST Scrappy_Friend........-3 150 pounds lost SpecialK......................0 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST Sharona......................0 Tess415......................0 Thin2bme...................0 WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 __________________ Half a pound for me this week. I was traveling all week, so I am happy with anything! Trying to get back in the swing of things now that I am home.

I was shocked this morning when I got on the scale. I am a little worried that it is not "real"' so we will see if it stays off and continues to go down this week. I'll keep my fingers crossed! aJoneen.........0 evelas5000......-4 Desdemona.......0 Fenton........ +4 HarleyGirl......0 Hopeinapril.....0 Lynn1215........0 NurseNiki.......0 Nycm00..........0 Potatie.........-2 100LBS LOST!!! scrappy_friend..0 SpecialK........0 Sugarbean......-2 Sharona..............0 Tess415.........0 Thin2bme........0 WestCoastMom....0 Wishin4.........0

If I am remembering correctly, I think I had to wait about a month between my first consult and the surgery, give or take a week. During that time, I had to finish up the necessary appointments with Dr. Sabapathy. Congratulations to getting closer!

I had problems with nausea in the beginning as well. I had my doctor call in some stronger anti nausea medicine called zofran. It was a life saver. Just be careful and do not allow yourself to get dehydrated. If you think that may be the case, go to the ER for some IV fluids. Also checkin with your surgeon to update him on your status. Feel better soon.

I've had a change of plans as well. I found out that we have open house for my daughter at her school tonight. Unfortunately, it will overlap with the meeting. I will shoot for next month as well! I hope the meeting goes well. Have a great weekend! Erika

I have a shirt that is reddish-orangish. I'll wear it with jeans. Great idea!

Lisa, Congrats! I am glad you are doing well. I also remember feeling lucky right after my surgery with no gas pain. It took a couple days for my pain to settle in, but it never got too bad. I had some discomfort in my shoulder and did feel bloated for quite awhile. I am not sure why it didn't settle in sooner. Let us know how you continue to heal. I'll look forward to seeing you guys next week!

Thanks for the update. I am sorry I missed it. I look forward to next month's meeting. By the way, Lisa, how was New Orleans?

Hi Guys. I just realized that I have to miss tomorrow night's meeting. My kids have school function that overlaps with our meeting. Please let me know what I miss, and I will see you guys for the August meeting. Thanks, Erika

Great news, Lisa. I'm so happy for you. I'll look forward to catching up Thursday night!

The Magic Bullet is a mini blender. It is a wonderdully convenient and easy to use system. You can blend up an individual sized protein shake- blend it up and drink it from the same cup. It comes with 2 different syle blades- one better for ice and another one good for blending up just about anything. It also comes with different sized cups you can use for different occasions. I absolutely LOVE mine.

I buy Max Protein from GNC. Not all stores carry them because each store is individually owned and operated, but ask about it at your local GNC. I buy the chocolate and mix 1 scoop with 1 c. of soy milk and some peanut butter powder and ice cubes. It is truly delicious.

Depending what you like to do... Pat O'Briens(in the quarter) has a nice piano bar and patio area to hang out and have a drink. They are famous for their hurricane drinks. Be careful, as they sneak up on you! If you like jazz, check out preservation hall. Walk down Bourbon street for a feel of the music and people. If you like gambling, there is Harrah's. Inside Harrah's there is an open club called Mascarade right in the middle of the casino. As far as restaurants, Emeril is very famous for his restaurants. My favorite is called Delmonico's. Other good restaurants to try are: Muriel's, Bacco, RedFish Grill, Palace Cafe. Jackson Square is a fun place to hang out. They have palm/tarot card readers if you like that kind of thing. There is also a great farmer's market, if you enjoy those. Those are just a few ideas. New Orleans should be steamy and humid this time of year, so be prepared. Let me know if you have any questions, and if I think of anything else I'll let you know.

Teri- I really hope you make it. I am looking forward to catching up. I got my first fill today--ouch! It really hurt. 2ccs in. We'll see if it helps! Lisa- Enjoy New Orleans. Let me know what kind of info you want, i.e. activities, sights, hotels, restaurants, etc. Tell me where you will be staying and I'll give you some info. Erika

Teri- I hope you have a great trip. I too just found out that I will be taking a spur of the moment trip, but not until July 6. I will fill you guys in on what happens at the meeting. You have been doing a great job of balancing travel and weightloss. I hope I can be as good as you! I finally decided to get a fill. Tomorrow is the day. I am scared but ready! I'll let you know how it goes. Lisa, I would be happy to give you some pointers on sights, activities, hotels, restaurants, etc... Just give me an idea of what you will have time for and I will brainstorm some ideas for you. I hope you have a great trip! Erika

Have a great trip. I also found out that I am going on a surprise trip, but not until July 6. I will update you on what the meeting is all about. You seem to be doing really well with traveling and continuing to lose weight. I hope I can do as well as you. I am finally going for my first fill tomorrow and I really feel like I need it. I am scared but ready. Lisa- Let's touch base and I can give you tips on hotels, activities, sights, and restaurants. Tell me what you itinerary looks like and I can help you fill in your free time. Erika