Charlene K

Eva, I think DS was planning to move to Midtown Houston until he met his new girlfriend. Now I think he is waiting for her to plan a wedding and then move to Clear Lake near the gulf. He was married to his high school sweetheart. Although she loved us.... her parents always took priority. We did not see much of him for thirteen years. We try to keep everything family for my GS's sake. I hope DS's ex will keep herself in check when his new woman becomes family. Linda, poor Merry.......I just can't take seeing pups in pain. I hope she is better soon. Okay gang.....lost track of time. I have to go walk before the sun comes up. Then I am off to take my mother to the eye doctor to get ingrown eyelashes taken out. OUCH! She is brave. They grow in about every six weeks and start irritating her eyes. HUGS!

Julie, what kind of cookies and bars did you make? I just told my GS I would guide him through making cookies for the county fair (4H). I told him he could do bars, cookies, and a cake. Whew!! He is also showing a calf. Lexapro causes me to have dry mouth. When I was on the Protein Shakes my mouth was so dry I thought I was getting gum disease. That is one of the reasons I went off of the shakes. I use Biotene toothpaste, mouthwash, and spray for dry mouth. I love it. No alcohol so it feels so good. Probably the combination of Cymbalta and the pain meds really dries out your mouth. My DS is almost moved in. He travels alot with his job.....or he is at his new girlfriend's house. He told me the other day he loved her and was going to marry her. WOW! I haven't heard that come out of his mouth in the four years he has been divorced. It must be the real thing. Laura and Jessica.......Medals for both of you! Brave Mommy for the Day! I just bought some NB walking shoes on Amazon. They had the best price. All the reviews I read were five star. I did get the Velcro because I can adjust them better, and I am sick of my laces coming untied even when I double knot them. I sound old, but "it is what it is". Linda......How is Merry? Apples, thinking of you.......how is your arm? Great, you must be having such a good time.....can't wait to hear about it. Gwen......wow, Madrid.....awesome! Janet, Cheri, Laura K, Eva, Jodi, Melissa, Joyce, Judy, Phyl......hope you are having a nice evening. I know I am missing someone....Kurby...HI!

HI gang! We just finished helping my 36 year old son pack up his house.....yes, he moved in with us for a couple of months. He is already requesting his favorite meals, but finding out that we don't eat like that anymore. lol I did not walk this evening......it is just too hot! I was so excited this morning. I stepped on the scale and it said I lost 4lbs. Then DH stepped on the scale and he lost 4lbs too. Part of the scale was on the rug. Boo! What a let down. Oh well, I think I will stay off of it for a couple of days. Julie, wow! 36lb loss in one day. That was a gift. You will be able to get in a pool after Mayo finds out what in the heck is going on. HUGS! Linda, that is too funny about your DGD. My two yr old DGD was trying to hug my six year old last week and she said " she is so annoying". They pick up those phrases early now. Janet.......enjoy your "couch" time. You deserve it! Jessica.....thanks for the tip about Bill Cosby. I just love him. I have been a fan of his for forty years. We saw him perform in Hawaii forty years ago. Melissa, We love you!!! This is where we all come to vent and console. Cheri......Congrats on maintaining 160!!!!

Happy Bandiversary Julie!! Linda, I am glad you are able to get food down again. I have been there...miserable! I didn 't know you could get ps because of excess skin causing back problems. I have an appt with my dermatologist to start documenting rashes from my excess skin. I do know that insurance will pay then. Also the plastic surgeon told my friend that if your excess tummy skin(apron) hangs low enough insurance will pay. I bought a pedometer by Sportsline that counts calories, distance and steps. I think I paid 20 bucks for it. I love it! Okay gang.......gotta go! I am the towel girl for the baptisms at church. Have a great day!

I totally agree with you. I am looking at three places within five miles of me that offers water exercise. I am just waiting for DD to have her baby. I probably will start after Vegas. DD needs me right now. Janet, well, I went into my closet and got out a pair of NB shoes that I hadn't worn much. They did the trick for now. I wear orthotics so I have to find shoes I can take out the insoles. The Walgreens cream comes in a face and hand cream. I bought the face, but should have bought the hand. It is called Provectin. I am using it on my face and hands. We will see. Eva, Woohoo! less than a month. Laura, I know, Apples is so thoughtful. She is a Peach! My DH is walking with me in the evenings. We actually look forward to our walk. We both wear a pedometer. I wear mine all day. Today I burned 580 calories and walked 8835 steps. Wearing a pedometer makes me want to walk more. Laura K, I hope you had a great birthday! Joyce, I hope you get back to normal soon. Those storms are scary. I guess I would have to say that is one of my biggest fears.......lightning. I think I need a fill too, but Dr Davis said "give the band a rest." Whatever! 1 day, I think going into anything medical would be awesome. There are so many opportunities. Okay, gotta go! I'll check in tomorrow.

Happy Birthday Laura K!!!!!!

Eva, I just walked in a pair of Propet shoes that felt good in the house.....Yikes! They hurt. I will be going to hunt for a new pair of wide width walking shoes. I have to get this bunion fixed, but I am trying to wait till December. My back doctor said he would do it as long as it is simple....whatever that means. I hope you get your DSL fixed.....been missing ya!

Hi gang! I have been shopping at Stridrite for my 2 year old DGD. She has such a fat foot. Anyway, this is tax free weekend for Texas. All apparel, school supplies, and even diapers are tax free. So, that on top of the sales we saved. Apples, Your state MN, is playing Texas right now in the Little League World Series. Our town, Pearland, is the Texas team. We just hit a 3 run homer. Woo Hoo!!! Cheri, wow you have a lot going on in your family. HUGS and Prayers for your family and you too. Julie, I am glad Mimi made it through her teeth surgery. Any dental work on anybody is tough especially toddlers. Laura K......have a great time this weekend! One day, hang in there! There is a good position waiting for you. Janet, I gave those NB shoes to my DD. They were too tight. Now, I have some Propets I bought on QVC two years ago that were too tight. They fit just right now. Oh, I bought that Walgreens cream I was telling you about. I am using it on my hands. They are a wrinkled mess. After all, they are almost 60 years old. lol Jessica, your dr is not the first doc I have heard that tells people not to eat until hungry. This doctor had lap band himself and drank coffee all day and ate one meal at night. Wanna bet he gained his weight back? I think he was a GP...not the surgeon. I am so proud of you hitting the books. You will make an excellent nurse. Well, gotta get back to the World Series Game. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Hi gang! The rain past and so has my pain except for my new NB tennis shoes. They really put the "smarts" on my bunions. lol. I walked, but only half the time today. Jessica, Dr. Garth Davis is my surgeon. He is a sweetheart. He is training for a triathlon so he is really into eating lots of organic green stuff......which means he wants us to eat like him. I know he is right, but old habits die hard. I just got my new book today...Crack the Fat-Loss Code.....how to outsmart your metabolism and Conquer the diet plateau. It is written by a nationally known trainer, Wendy Chant. She has some really good recipes in the book.....high Protein. Great.........Have a Great time in Hawaii! I wish I was going. I just loved Maui. Janet, are you at a class tonight? Joyce, wow, lots of GKids and GGKids. The one we are waiting for will be number 10. I think that will be it. They range from 18 down to 2 and waiting. Laura, that settles it.....you have to come to Vegas and bring your pipe. We will all get high on fruit. That is as low cal as you can get. lol Love the baby pic of Nels. He looks like an angel. Well, I have to get off the computer. My DGS is waiting to play games. Goodnight All!!!

Hi gang.......no weight loss this week. The psychologist talk to us today. Some girls shared about Dr. Davis talk on Monday night....I missed it. It was about how the French eat and enjoy their food, but don't gain. They said he brought different wines and dark chocolate. So, girls, he approves a small glass of wine every night. I don't drink, but I might start. And chocolate......I am on it! Of course I think he told them dark chocolate twice a week. I just finished my evening walk. It was a little cooler tonight.....low 90's......lol. I guess we all agree on one thing......my SIL needs to get snipped. My DD was going to appeal to what matters to him.....the cost. Snipping is so much cheaper......maybe that will sell him on the idea. Well, gotta go shower ........later peeps!

Janet, sorry for the drama. As you know when they get in their thirties there is still drama. i think it goes with the parenting job. HUGS!!!!! Baby Alert! DD just called. Even though she is due Sept 13 she is dilated to 2 and her cervix is thinning. So, she may go eartly. I guess hauling around a 30lb two year old is pushing things along. I hope when I take care of my DGD nothing falls out of me. lol Would not be good. LauraK......I wanna know about the soft tuck. Sounds like something I would like to do. Give us the scoop after your consult. One Day, my DD talked to the dr about the Essure. She said they would put her to sleep to do it. She also said the best thing is for SIL to get a Vasectomy. YAY! I am all for that. Apples and Phyl......have a great visit! YUM! on the meal! Okay gang.....gotta go to nutrition class......CBL

Oh WOW! She is beautiful!

Oh Laura, so touching. Up until a few years ago my baby boy (36) would sit in my lap...... well sat on the side of my recliner. Of course I had to get grief from the other kids, but they aren't huggers and snugglers like he is. Is that from a book? I remember buying it for my sons when their sons were born. Be sure and take pics of him waiting for the bus. The older they get the more you cherish those moments. HUGS! for you and Nels!

Eva, I was beginning to wonder what happened to you. OMGoodness, so sorry your DH has shingles. Our youth pastor, 26 yrs old, had them and he was in so much pain. I hope he is better soon. I heard that that stuff can last for a few weeks. Oh Great, your experience is so me. I drank carbonated Water once since being banded and paid dearly for it. I still get stuck on chicken breast. It doesn't agree with me either.

Gwen.....thanks for the liquid protein info. Have a safe trip! Looking forward to some pics.

YAY! YAY! APPLES IS BACK TODAY! Please take care of yourself and don't overdo! We love you! Great, I know the weather thing is crazy. It started last fall. The sun was out this morning and felt like a hundred. Now, it is cloudy and I hear thunder. If we moved I would miss my grand kids too much. Never know what God has planned for us. Janet, you are a machine!!!!! Kurby, glad you are better. Get well soon! Joyce, I hope this rehab works for DD. Prayers for you! Laura......glad you are safely home! Julie.....have a good time with Phyl.....give her a HUG from us.

Hey gang.......checking in! Today was a Fibro pain day......I couldn't figure out why my foot hurt so bad and my IBS was kicking. Then about 4pm these huge black clouds started rolling in and the wind was blowing hard. It started to rain.......presto!....my food quit hurting. Is that crazy or what? The IBS thing never goes away. Makes me so mad! Janet and Great.......wow! you are exercise queens! Linda, love the fair pics! You are so petite and cute!!.....DGD is adorable! Melissa, glad you got to see the doctor. Prayers for you! Julie, You go girl....on the sweeping, but don't aggravate your shoulder. Cheri, I agree with you and Janet about switching up the calories. Even though I am resting at 1100 I still go under and over.......today.....definitely over. LauraK.......glad things are working out for you. I wish you the best. Laura...glad you are home....loved the family pics! Hi Joyce! Appes.....miss ya bunches!

Melissa, I am so sorry.....I wish I could hug you right now.....Go to the doctor for your panic attacks....now! you are still insured today....aren't you? I take Lexapro for mine, but everyone's needs are not the same. HUGS and PRAYERS for YOU!

Oh, 1 day, buy the new issue of First Magazine. There is an article how these woman lost tons of weight drinking juices from a Juicer.

That adorable baby is my new great niece, Daphne. She was 2 months old that day. I will be having a new grandbaby by September 13th. Her name is going to be Bethany. I made that picture my profile because I usually don't take good pics. My niece took it with a real expensive camera. I guess it pays to buy the best. Kimaly, post pics when you get back.

Wow! You are brave! I bet they are awesome.......awesome words to remind you that you are a great person! HUGS!!!

Thanks Laura! Well, I took a short walk around the school and a couple of laps around the track. The humidity is much lower tonight. I didn't have any problems.

Checking in....... It is soooooooo HOT! I walked last night and early this morning. I cut my evening walk short and did not get dizzy so it must be the heat. We are going to try a short walk at sundown. Joyce.....I am so sorry for your troubles with DD. It must be heartbreaking for you. I am looking forward to seeing you too in Vegas. Linda, you and DGD are so adorable in your aprons. I'm with Joyce......you are skinny!!! And your pup.....poor baby. I hope the best for Merry. HEY DEE!.....glad you checked in! Apples.....thinking of you today......hope you are on the mend. Great, love, love, love the pond! Joan, after being on a shake diet for three months my doctor put me on a Mediterranean diet. Lots of salad, veggies, and chicken and fish. Although I have tweaked the plan I am enjoying salad now that I started buying organic baby greens. My doctor is big or buying only organic veggies and hormone free chicken. I go to nutrition classes every week. I am learning to eat right, and my peeps on this thread have supported me all the way. I am grateful and blessed! I hope everyone has a great evening!

Thanks Cheri! That frizz stuff is really helping to keep my hair in place and also shiny. Maybe with Janet's help you can find the right body shaper. Julie......I am so glad you had a good visit with the pain doc. Your family dr .....forget her. Personally, I like the PA at the doctor's office better than my doctor. She listens. My new great niece was two months old that day. I used that pic because she covered my budda belly. lol Laura....such good news....the shots worked. Yep, those pills can really cause weight gain. I attribute xanax to my hunger for so many years. I didn't realize it till I was put on Lexapro. I fear taking xanax now because I will eat everything , but the kitchen sink. So cute about Nels finding the cake.

Congrats on your banding! I would put a call into the surgeon. They need to know about your pain.