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Hey Chinadoll!! Thank you for the pic comment (in Aug--I am so lame at checking this stuff, sometimes). You are too fierce!!!

Hey Manatee!! Just saw your album...you inspire me!! Wowzer!! Gotta say, you are an impressive example of success!!! Hope to hear from you!!

Hi Holly!! You sent me a response to my blog back on July 1st and I am SO sorry that I have been slow to reply. Work has kept me very busy!!

I am 58 pounds down now and going for my 2nd adjustment in 3 weeks. I need it, but my willpower is getting a bit weak. Still, I am being quite headstrong.

I absolutely agree with the suggestions you made to me...as a matter of fact, I got a new tattoo to celebrate my 50 pound mark!! I have since jumped a few hurdles...I have bought new clothes (I had to take a Xanax and cry in the mall bathroom before I could do it, but I did it!!) AND went to Angel's on 4th St with a group of friends (which I was terrified to do, but ended up feeling very good and empowered about). It was haed.

I am normally VERY outgoing, but I am having a bit of body dysmorphic disorder. My doc says it is normal and to keep progressing.

So, I see you, too live in Louisville. Who is your doctor? Mine is Lusco @ St Mary's. I cannot brag enough about him and his group. They are truly amazing.

Hey, do you know Jeff Clemons? He is a friend of mine from WAAAY back. I know he is a fellow Geek Squad person, too.

Well, I'd like to chat more with you. Drop me a message!!!

Debbey

Hi blue--sorry it has taken so long for me to get back to you...I have been working like CRAZY!!

My doctor has his patients on a bit of an accelerated diet (if the individual can manage it). I am now on regular food. It only took 4 weeks to get to that point.

As far as purees go, let me give you a few ideas...

I love spicy foods, so spices are my best friends, but not everyone likes them, so go at your own disgression.

I took refried beans, salsa and browned turkey burger and added a bunch of spices in the blender. I still eat it to this day. Top with a little bit of shredded cheese and sour cream. Very good and filling.

Also, egg-drop soup is amazing!! It also is filling and delicious.

Egg salad, blend the eggs until they are very pasty.

V-8 is a great treat.

Mashed potatoes with real bacon bits and shredded cheese are heavenly, but I can no longer handle the potato starch...makes me sicky-poo.

Tamales are good, but water them down a bit with salsa and puree them!!

I hope that I have helped you a bit. PLease let me know how you are doing and if I can help you at all!!

Be proud of yourself!! You deserve it!!

Lele--I had to get a new phone and don't have your number!! Please give me another call!! EEEK!!! 502-807-0990

Deb

Wine and music? That sounds like an AWESOME weekend!!! Sounds like my kind of weekend. We (my friend, Brian and I) went to an engagement party Saturday. It was pretty cool...but it was a cook out. I think they were a little offended because I didn't eat very much. I tried to sort of explain, but they were Russian...oh well, what I did eat was excellent.

Well, have an awesome Monday!! I hope to chat more with you this week!! Take it easy!!!

Heya Robin!! I am doing well--lost another 5 pounds!! I am really amazed!! I went back to work Thursday...it was pretty cool, but I got tired. But yesterday went much better!! I even did some sticks ( I work for the Red Cross as a phlebotomist) instead of just sitting and doing health histories all day.

So, how are you doing? Any big plans this weekend??

Hi lele!! I was there!! Forgive me for not remembering which girl you were, were you one that went to the potty with us? I do remember that I liked everyone in our group. You guys made me happy and proud to be there!!

Well, how are you doing? I am doing pretty good, I weighed today...lost 32 pounds!!! And, I am FINALLY under 300 pounds!!!

I went back to work yesterday...not too bad, but I was tired.

Enough about me, how are you coming along? Are you eating okay? I can't wait to hear from you!!!

Talk to ya later!!

Debra

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Hey Robin!!! Just thought I'd say "hi"!!!

Hey Danitra!! How are you doing? I went to my first party, post-op..I knew that it would be a test of the will (because I just love party food). It went very well (other than the fact that it was a lame party). I sipped a glass of wine and had no desire to eat. It smelled so good, but the thought of eating it just kinda grossed me out. I was sooooo happy!!!

And--holy crap--my clothes are already starting to not fit--eeek!! I wore a top last night that is reallly pretty snug on me, usually--and it just fell over my head and fit perfectly!! Pretty cool, huh? Girl--this is, by far, the best decision I have ever made in my life!!

Well, hope to chat with you later--hope that all is well, girlie!!

Hi Danitra!!

Congrats on the date!! It will be here before you know it!! Getting my wedding band (as I like to call it, because it is the only band I plan on wearing for the rest of my life, hee hee) was the greatest decision I have made in my life!! BUT--there are a lot of cooky things that I have discovered that I didn't count on--like my body shrinking!!

If you have ANY questions or need a peptalk or ANYTHING, please feel free to talk to me!!!

BTW--you rock!!