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Day 4. Family is taking the red eye to Miami to embark on a cruise to the Bahamas. After a whirlwind day yesterday getting everything together, I needed a zen moment this morning. So I went to Yin Yoga again this morning and then took my girls to a mani/pedi. I plan to take a bath in our Jacuzzi that I've only used like 5 time EVER! I'm truly a type A and can never find time to actually soak and enjoy it, there's always "mommy this or mommy that" that it's just not worth the effort thinking I have the time! So because of this challenge, I'm doing everything needed...sorting out the girls, luggage ready so I can later soak. Side B: I have different bath bombs I've gotten from friends and family over the years that my daughters enjoy more than I do. There's a pumpkin spice one I hid that I plan to use today. Generally my favorite bath routine is the longest shower ever way past kids bedtime and right before I jump in bed. It's like washing off the stress of the day. I get in bed and my eyes shut instantaneously! My husband jokes that my sleep onset time is 0.005 seconds [emoji1][emoji1][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176]

Hello there[emoji112][emoji112] I had the lapband out in early May and will be revising to the sleeve on the 16th, 10 days from you! Are you having the removal and revision simultaneously?? Wishing you a smooth surgery day and I'll be rooting for you![emoji169][emoji169][emoji169]

Awww, I hope you feel better soon Sillieali! Sounds like it shouldn't last long. Everyone says walking and walking both relieves and resolves the gas pain. Take care and speedier recovery [emoji253][emoji253][emoji253]

Loving it!! No Overkill at all!![emoji1][emoji1][emoji108]

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Sun gently rising during this morning hike....

Oops, posted my picture in the wrong spot!

Went for a hike this morning and got to the top of the hill where the flag is......as u can imagine, I rarely do so. Also got a picture of the sun rising. Went to spin class afterwards for my cardio Tabata!! Phew[emoji27][emoji27][emoji27] B side: My husband, brother and sister in law and I went on an adults only vacay in Turks and Caicos earlier this year in February. It was such a fantastically beautiful time. It was not a busy time and we just RELAXED in the resort and had all our needs catered to. I miss it and THAT feeling.

Gorgeous!!!!

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Congratulations!!!! Can't wait to join you on the loser's bench!!! Speedy recovery [emoji253][emoji253]

Effortlessly chic![emoji108]

Both are gorgeous!!! The first one looks so beautifully flirty and sexy YET second also looks fabulous! So you couldn't go wrong with either![emoji176][emoji176]

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Great job Ruby!!![emoji122][emoji122][emoji122] You look beautiful.

Really adorable like Angiebear said[emoji108][emoji108] This thread is GOALS truly! Everyone looks fab and most importantly, seem happy, confident and accomplished and there's truly nothing better than this. Will continue to follow. [emoji169][emoji169]

Day 2: Book: Reading "To kill a mockingbird" with my soon to be 8th grader as the book is her reading list for the 8th grade and we are reading ahead. I'm having a profound appreciation for the book again having read it years ago. My daughter is loving it as well. Atticus Finch is an influential figure in my life. I hope it resonates with her the way he did me. Strength training: Does yin yoga count?? It was a LONG week for me (I'm thinking probably more emotional than physical because of preop things) so I needed that class to round off the week. Packing for the last family vacation before end of summer and school commencement. It's a cruise......heaven help me!! For the first time in my life, I'm packing work out clothes for vacation and I asked my perfectly svelte sis in law to pack hers to keep me accountable. I'm dedicated to completing this challenge [emoji169][emoji169][emoji169]

I had my lapband removed May 3rd on a Friday and was back at work on Sunday, I'm a physician, so I went to round on my patients on Sunday. I didn't need any pain meds post discharge same day of surgery. It was light breakfast day before surgery and liquids up until 2 hrs before surgery. Had soups after I got home, rested Saturday and back to almost normal on Sunday. No issues whatsoever. I was happy to be rid of the band as the last few months were awful and it did not even slip! Surgeon required 6 weeks of healing before revision. I'm getting sleeved August 16th. Good luck![emoji169]

Congratulations!!!!!![emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122] You led our month! Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery!!!!

I'm not required to do any preop diet. Surgeon said something about not improving or changing outcomes ?‍♀️

Congratulations!!!!!!!!! 2004 is not 5 years ago?????[emoji51][emoji51][emoji51][emoji28][emoji28][emoji28][emoji28] Very happy and proud for you!!!!

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Congratulations!!!!![emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]

Good luck and we "Augustas" are all praying and thinking about you!!! Sending lots of positive energy your way and Wishing you a smooth day and speedy recovery!!!![emoji122][emoji122][emoji109][emoji109][emoji109][emoji109][emoji109][emoji177][emoji176]

Thanks a ton gabybab for always being so encouraging and supportive!! Very appreciated!![emoji169][emoji169]