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Aww... sorry to hear that Maria. At least you gave it a try though Take it easy next time, and feel better soon! I'm not gonna get to wow you guys with another huge loss on Wed... sorry but happy to say. It's looking like it's gonna be more of a 'what I was REALLY hoping for' loss. Anyone else love antipasto? Mmmmmm... I had some for lunch today, but it just wasn't as good as the stuff I used to get from Costco. I just might have to make a Costco run one of these days and pick up some goodies.

More questions, Paula! Now that I look at your signature... what size band do you have? Cause I see "1.65cc", so I'm thinking that MUST be a 10cc band... BUT... that's a really small amount for that band, and quite a bit for a 4cc band!

Hi Paula! Great job so far! So, that's 30-35 days after surgery, or before? Or both? Does he have a pre-op diet? What's it like? Mind me asking how much her charges? Are fills (for life) free? Thanks! Mandi

Actually... I think Dr. Leung is very good... from what I remember. He's 'old school' like Dr's Joffe and Yau, and been doing lapbands almost as long as they have. I think he'd be a good choice. BUT.... you would get in quicker in Ontario, if that's a factor for you.

I hope everyone who's wanting to do it, has, or does soon! Only a few more hours (I imagine) left. I called mine in at lunch!

It is smaller (1bdrm), for the same price as we're paying now. We thought we'd be all for moving into the 'nicer' places when one comes up... BUT, evern though we have almost nothing to move, we just don't feel like doin' it again! This place is good. Ha! It's an optical illusion! But thank you guys :hug:

Well... I've not been successful with the exercise part of what I wanted to do. I won't make excuses.. I just hate it. I didn't want to. That's why! *jumps behind a tree waiting for the sh!t to fly* LOL But I'll be able to say I lost as much as I wanted to.... and a tad more. Next month, I'm sticking with purely a weight challenge for myself. Cloe, you've still got a week, I'll cross my fingers for you on those last 5 pounds!

Yeah... ALL weekend! What a pain! I had to talk to my boyfriend instead of coming here.... sheesh!

Thanks Wheezy... I'm feeling better and better everyday! Today for lunch, I managed not even half of a small bowl of seafood chowder.. My friend actually has her heart set on getting a Newfoundland-er... guess it's "go big or go home"! LOL How are you feeling now? Feeling like going back to work? Hopefully! I will definitely be checking out your puppy Mandi

There you go... those are probably your best bet! And Welcome!! Mandi

OK, well... even if Cloe, you're the only one one this board who does it, that's ok! If anyone's interested, here's the info. I wish I could have posted earlier, but this is the first time all weekend the board has worked for me!!! If you want in on this flower arrangement. You must call this place tomorrow ONLY, and ask for Warren or Valerie. Tell them you are contributing to the flowers for Marie Pead. Vine Floral 1 800 710 9054 Tell them however much you want to contribute. As much or as little as you want... anything will help get something bigger and better for her. They'll ask for your credit card info. Make sure you give them the name that you want put on her card. (just in case, say, your credit card is in your husbands name or something else) So after tomorrow, the amounts will be totalled, and this Jen girl, from the Cobourn/Mumford and canadianlapbanders group, will go to that florist, pick out something great, have it 'arranged', and then bring it herself to Marie on the 1st. She'll take pictures, so I'll make sure anyone who wants to see gets a copy by email. Alright, there you go. You have to do this tomorrow, and tomorrow only. It's a lot of work for the florist doing this for us, so they'll only take 'contributions' tomorrow. Thanks!

HA! There... changed! SOooooo anyways... I'm off to Moncton tomorrow morning to pick up my pal Lauren from the airport. She's starting work with me(us) on Monday. She *could* have an apartment in the 'complex' ... one of the one's *I* wanted... but she's thinking she'd like to look around a little, cause the fool wants a dog! I say fool, cause she is! For giving up (or considering) the nicest apartment she will find here... and for thinking about getting a dog, even if she does find one that allows dogs... she's going to be gone ALL day, every day, and unless she plans on getting an already trained, grown dog, that'll be tough. PLUS... if she moves anywhere else, she's gotta find a ride, or make me go out of my way to pick her up every day (until our work moves close to where almost everyone moved, because they told us we'd be down here in this area by September). Now it's looking like we'll be lucky to move buildings before Christmas. Anyways... I'm gonna try to talk some sense into her tomorrow after I pick her up at the airport. Wish me luck. Maybe I'm just jealous, cause she's passing up my dream apartment? Hmmmm... Oh yeah.. I also got SO much work done today. Even though we started our weeks 'quota' a day and a half late, I'll probably be done a day early, easily. But that just means that I'll likely have to just take everyone else's stuff, and help them out. DAMN. I'm doing really good now though. I really think I get it, finally. I think I'm the only one on my 'team' that does. AHHHHH! Anyways, talk to you guys tomorrow. And if I don't, have a good weekend!

LOL! NO! I'm not popping a zit. I keep seeing people with pictures, and I wanted one too!! I did go through about 3, to see if I could resize 'em to get them clearer. Yoda, you're making me self concious! ... now I have to change it!! AHHHH! First you think I'm posting dildo pictures, now I'm popping zits!

I don't even want to admit what I ate today! AM- tea! AM snack - coffee and then cheese and crackers (you know, Kraft "Handi-Snacks"?) lunch - another cheese and crackers :| dinner - 1/4 of a grilled cheese sandwich snack - a couple spoonfuls of ice cream another snack - real cheddar cheese and ranch dressing Oh man... I think I see a cheesy trend. That's just today, really! I don't do sooo much cheesy goodness everyday! I had chinese food last night, remember!? It's funny... I went to look in my cupboard for the name of what those cheese/cracker Snacks were called... and what did I see? CHEEZIES!!! I don't want 'em though. LOL I wonder why. I also had some milk tonight... yay, me!

I spoke too soon! That's awesome that it went so well... and fast!! Congrats, hopefully this fill's 'the one'! And take some pictures of that purse. I don't understand "flat". LOL

Look at you Yoda... I see you online... replying to everyone else's post before coming here to talk about yourself! You are toooo considerate! Come, talk about yourself!!!!!

My ticker's gone? I still see it. Hmmm... That WAS me who said you should take those pictures... when you told me how freakin' small lambs were when they're born, I said you HAVE to scoop up an armfull of lambs... like... 8 of 'em and take a picture. I'm serious... I NEED to see baby lambs. LOL

Anyone want to get in on a flower arrangement for Marie? Someone suggested it on the Yahoo group, and I was like "Yeah, let's do it!" and someone else was like "I set it up... all you have to do is..." So, this gal found a florist that will manually take a credit card amount that you specify.. whether you want to contribute $5 or $15, and add them all up... then when there's a grand total, this girl's gonna go in, and pick out something SPECTACULAR ... or as best as she can get, with however much my we give... have it delivered to Marie at work, on the 1st, I believe... and take pictures of Marie and her flowers that day when she goes in for her appointment! Everyone who calls in their 'donation' will get their name on the card (or more likely, cardS) that go with the flowers. I think that's AWESOME! I'm so excited to hear what happens, and see the pictures! She's gonna be so surprised, and I think there's gonna be alot of people getting in on it. So if you guys want, I'll get you the number and all the information she posted about how to go about doing this. I believe it's Monday that we have to call in our 'orders'. Who's in!?

Interesting... and easy, Wheezy. haha! That rhymes! I'll have to try that. I made something kinda like that it was called 'lazy persons chicken cordon bleu", I think. Chicken breasts in a baking dish, slices of ham and swiss cheese on top, and then some stove top stuffing over that. Might have been other stuff too... so don't go trying that recipe!

How'd it go, Yoda? I think usually the only way your port would flip, would be if it weren't properly 'anchored' down, like not stitched into place, on all 4 sides... some places don't for some reason, but Dr. Cobourn (and Mumford) say they do. I'm sure TLBC does too. Oh yeah, he told me that some places don't, because of needing a bigger incision... Another reason to take it easy while you're healing up. You want your port to be good and attached to the muscle... don't strain it! The flouro... we'll make Yoda describe the process to us! Let's hear it, Yoda!

Hey Cloe... when are you getting a fill? hee hee There's something for you to talk about !

Stop fighting you guys!!! Anyways... :rant: I'm dying my hair right now! Weeee! "dark cool brown"! Also happy to report that I almost ate my whole plate of food tonight. Well ok, it was a side plate, and it took me an hour. I had a huge craving for chinese food, so we went, and order a big-ish one person combination dinner. I took the little bit I thought I'd like to eat... didn't have my hopes up though. Half way through, I thought I was done with....but I held out... the stuckness passed, and I was able to finish! Although at lunch I couldn't have more than 2 bites of my ravioli or pudding. Maybe I'm gonna be one of you lucky ones who can't eat til night. :eek: I almost hope my 'losing streak' doesn't last long. I don't want to get used to it, cause I know it won't last. I would be MORE than thrilled with 2 lbs a week. I'm also pretty bummed about Marie leaving the clinic. I can't imagine harassing someone else.... a STRANGER!?! I hope she kind of keeps in touch or something, so that a couple years from now we can see her again, and show off her handy work! Anyways... I'm goin' to bed. Talk to you all later!

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I can't wait! Yammer on!

Hmmmm.... Ensure.... I may try that. Thanks :hug: