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Janelle, we are sending prayers your way. Let's hope for a speedy recovery for your nephew. They do amazing work with burns these days. Also thanks for the positive message. We all have done well. I wouldn't exactly look to the Osborne's as role models. Sharon never learned anything from the band. Her appearance on Dr. Phil showed that. She will go back to full weight once the band comes out. She hasn't learned anything about control. I had a big PB this morning, but I think the worst is over. This is happening the last few days - tightness and I guess restriction. I think its due to stress. I'm going back to liquids for a while. Have a great day everyone.

Poodles don't let others judge you by someone else's standards. We each lose at our own rate. You have been through lots this year. Try to ease up on yourself. We will find the right restriction and lose. DH is doing better. Home and walking and sitting prett good. I am a nervous wreck, but that's my personality. Things will settle down soon and I can get back on my routine. I don't do well without a regular schedle.

I also love Central Market. They have such great stuff there and their produce is so fresh. I like to go there and to Rice Epicurean. Dick and I go early on a Satuday. The trip is quite easy to make. I'm surprised that there wasn't more people, but sometimes a smaller group is easier. Glad it worked for you. I've been feeling really overwhelmed lately. I'm not in my routine and I'm not eating very well. I was pretty stuck all day yesterday. I could get some stuff in, and no PBs, but lots of burbing and a little pain. I know its stress so I need to chill a little. Dick is doing well. He is getting to be quite independent. I am just nervous and try to make sure he doesn't do too much. I may try to get a massage later. My muscles just ache and I haven't been able to sleep well. I know things will settle down soon, but for now ....

socalgal just get back to basics. You can do this. You have come too far to go off program. Try having a snack so you won't be so hungry when you come home. Increase the exercise. OK that's your lecture, your encouragement, your pep talk. :mad: DH comes home today. I'll be glad to see him here. I've got a few things to do around the house and then I'll go get him. I need to get myself back on schedule. :mad:

Dick is coming home today. He is doing very well cosidering. It should be interesting once we get him here how he does. It will be slow going I'm sure, but his spirits are good. He can walk around the hospital floor and sit in a chair. My schedule has been such a mess. I don't think I've done well on my program, but I'll get back to it. I'm going to go to the office for a few hours on Monday and then back home. I should be at Tai Chi. I haven't had exercise since Monday so I'm looking forward to it. Hope everyone is doing well.

Just a short note. DH is doing well. He is a little tired today and is sleeping more. He didn't sleep well last night. They are going to keep him in hospital a little longer than we planned. OK by me as they are taking care of him and he's more comfortable there then home. I'm tired so going to go to bed soon. Thanks for all the good thoughts our way.

DH is doing well. His surgery was long, but he came through. His recovery will be about 2 months. I can't believe how great he is doing. He will be in the hospital until Friday. Well I'm off to work now to try and get caught up so I can spend some time with him later this afternoon. He will need my help when he gets home.

DH's surgery is tomorrow. We have to be at the hospital at 6 for his 7:30 back surgery. It can last 1 1/2-3 hours. He will stay in hospital for 3 days. PinkyLee is going to sit with me in the morning. I'm not good at this so I'm so thankful she is meeting me there. It will be nice to have a friend there. Please send prayers and good thoughts are way. I'm very nervous about this and need to remain calm to I don't have any PBs.

Glad to hear from you Lana. We've missed you. Dick has his surgery tomorrow. He has to be there at 6 and his surgery is 7:30. I'll post tomorrow night after I get home. Its going to rain tomorrow also. Your driveway may not dry tomorrow.

His surgery is probably going to be postponed. He has an upper respiratory infection so I don't think they will do it. He spent most of the day at the VA and they have given him some meds. I don't think the surgeon will proceed. Waiting to hear. Tai Chi was good tonight. There was only 5 of us. Two of us were beginners so we went back over the steps. He adds a new step or two each time. Sorry you missed Betsy. I hope you got the window replaced before the rain.

That sounds like a great day socalgirl. I like their cereal. Just got back from my Tai Chi class. Its not too relaxing as I'm trying to remember all the steps. :eek: I'm not losing either, but not gaining. I want to get a small fill, but will wait until I see what happens with Dick. It looks like his surgery will be postponed as he has an upper respiratory infection. I don't think they will do surgery with that. I'm waiting for the final word. If they don't do it on Wednesday then I'm going for a little fill. I think I could use it and .2 is something my body seems to be able to tolerate. If they would just listen to me and stop trying to fill me up I think I would have been at restriction before now. Hope everyone is doing well. Just a few weeks and our anniversaries begin. :mad:

What a great idea. My June 06 group is meeting in Las Vegas. It definitely has something for everyone. However, I would go just about anywhere to meet up with all my friends on LBT. I don't think I would pick a place that competes with family activities, like Orlando.

Reginia just look at your numbers!!!!!!!! That's a fantastic accomplishment. Too bad your great success has been marred by the surgeries, but you are still with us. That is the biggest blessing of all.

Julie that's a great update. Some of us are just slower at losing. You should be proud of where you are. I've never heard of the thickening of the stomach lining. Is that something that happened as a result of surgery? If that is the case, it should take very little fill to get restriction.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the mother's, special aunts, friends to special children. Hope you are all enjoying it. The weather is simply beautiful here in Houston. One of the few days we can really enjoy the weather before it gets too hot to stand. Yesterday DH and I went shopping. I picked up a few things and then spotted some beautiful pink and white daisy capri pants. They only had one pair and they were a size smaller than I wear. My DH knew I liked them so he asked the salesperson if there were any more. She said no. I looked at them and said I'll try them on, but they won't fit. ***Drum roll please**** those size 16 capri's fit just fine. I think the last time I wore I size 16 I was 16!!!!! Now I still wear a size 18, but for some reason these fit!!! A wonderful present for me!!!

Thanks for the offer Betsy. I may ask you to let my dog out on your way to Tai Chi on Wednesday. Let me see how it goes. If they take him early I may be able to come home early. I would like pictures of the steps. I hope I can catch up on Monday. I haven't practiced at all. I'm going to soak those PJs again. The worst part for me is those PJs. I hate that roughness!

Good luck with your committment. I didn't know about the fever with exercise. Don't overexert. Just something moderate. I'll see you at Tai Chi on Monday. I will probably try the late class on Wed as I won't make it back in time with Dick's surgery.

I talked to her today for her birthday. Her computer has cratered, but I think she logs in on her husband's now and then. She was having her family over for dinner. Her husband was helping with the cooking so she wasn't having to do too much. Hope everyone is doing well. I'm doing OK, but can eat too much. Trying to watch my food intake. Lovin buying the new clothes and a few sexier things. This may be my size for a while and that's OK. 18 is not a bad number.

Betsy remember that with Lupus exercise helps. You don't have to overextend yourself, but some exercise makes a difference. I have been so tired and I really have felt it since Tai Chi. It's a different kind of tired so I'm going to continue for my month. I'll reassess after that. I'm going to continue going to curves, but if I don't make it 3 times a week so what. At least I'm trying. Packing is such a job. I put it out and then pack half of what I planned. I try to go with a color scheme so I don't take too much. It doesn't always work.

OK I'll go to curves instead. I'm so overscheduling myself. I need to get a grip. Work is hectic, anticipation of Dick's surgery, Tai Chi, Curves, leaving me weary. Before I could juggle everything, but since CFS not so. Have a great mother's day weekend everyone.

We can't help it if she follows along.

I"m game for Saturday if we do it early. I have a 10 hair appt. It's just across the other bridge so I need about 15 minutes to get there. So 8:45 would work for me. Is that too early? The friday class isn't until 8:00 pm. I don't think i can make that so late and the class on saturday is at noon. so i guess i'll just lose a week. Our own makeup class would be great. Just got home from Curves. Its not the same workout, but a workout just the same. You talk about stalled. I've been this way since Feb. I keep losing and gaining the same 4 lbs. I'm not weighing for a while and see if that helps. I find at night, dinner, I can eat too much. During the day I do OK, but night. WOW. I must be wide open. Let me know about makeup class. Suzanne have a great trip. When you get back have some blood tests done. You might be anemic or have a thyroid issue. Its good to have it checked out.

OH Betsy I'm so sorry you were by yourself tonight. I didn't get out of class until after 5 and didn't get to Towsen until after 6. Had to beat it up 1960 for dinner with friends. I left a message for Lana because her number was programmed in my phone. I thought she was with you and then you would both know why I missed. I don't know if he would let me go on Saturday to make it up or maybe Friday night. I asked them when I signed up and they said yes so I guess I could just show up. How was it tonight? Did you remember what we learned on Monday? Again sorry.

Don't worry. You will be fine. I hadn't had a shot for several weeks so I was certainly due one.

I'm a little tired from Tai Chi last night. I came home and got my B12 shot so I would be ready for tomorrow. It is really some workout for sure. I think I like it. I wish the PJs would soften up. That is my only issue with the class. I just don't feel that comfortable in the PJs, but not enough to stay away.