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Just a reminder that we will be meeting for dinner at 6:00. Hope you can make it.

Try contacting some of the doctors in the area that do lapband. they may be willing to help you with your aftercare. just start over and take it one day at a time. Just think of it as a new beginning. THe tool is there if you are ready. I continue to have problems. I'm going to wait a week to see if the phelgm from this cold is causing the problem. If it continues I'll go in to see if I've slipped. I just shouldn't have constant heartburn and PBing. I've been on soups and that is working.

Socal you look great. I think the bathingsuit was fine, but you must feel comfortable. We all need to stop playing our old tapes and embrace the new us. Of course my new me is still the old me from a year ago. I just can't seem to make forward progress. Its partly my fault and partly my band. We must all learn to take care of ourselves first. We are the most important. We cannot take care of others if we are not caring for ourselves. That being said, don't buy into other's insecurities. We have enough of our own without taking on everyone else's problems. Melissa congrats on the house. I know its a big step and one that is scary and exciting at the same time. Have a great week everyone.

We will meet at 6:00 pm at La Villa, Pinehurst and 1960E, on Monday May 12th. Hope many of you can attend. We will get a table right in the middle of the room as usual.

Pinkylee sorry to hear of the slight unfill. I noticed I have more acid reflux now so just got my prescriptions filled. We went to Kemah with friends and had a couple of bites and stopped. Nothing like walking the boardwalk with a papercup in your hand. This has got to stop. Dick and I went on a river cruise down the Rhine. We started in Amsterdam and went to some places in Germany and ended in Basel Switzerland. We then took a train and went to Zurich to meet up with his friends. In less than 24 hours we spent almost a thousand dollars with train, hotel, and two meals. NEver again to Switzerland. I then went back to Amsterdam on business and Dick came home. It was a great trip. Most of the time I could eat as long as I drank before dinner. Had wine with every dinner and things just went in nicely. No routine on eating at the moment. One minute I can eat the next I'm on soup. Not losing so not doing things right either.

We can make it the week after that. That will give me more time to get the things done I need to next week. Let try for Monday the 12th? We could go to La Villia our old time spot. It is always good and we can get small portions. Let me know if that will work.

I missed you guys. I'm back from my travels. It was fun. The band gave me a few challenges, but most of the time was OK. I've found when I'm relaxed and drink I can eat anything. :cool2: I was going to go for a fill, but need to wait until my system settles back down. I now have a upper respiratory infection I'm sure as a result of being tired and airplane air. I am definitely one that gets tight after flying. Both coming and going I had issues for a few days until the swelling goes down. I am getting signals when I'm full sometimes. This is a first for me. I stop, but usually in pain for a while. I can handle that, just not the slimming and PBing. My PBs have gotten more violent since I started with this band. No weight loss. I've gained 13 lbs from my lowest over the last few months. It makes a huge difference in my clothes. I can't get into some of the things I was wearing. One thing I notice is we get "fluffy" when we gain. Its very strange. OK time for me to get back to basics and get with the program. No exercise in months and that is one of my problems. Hope all are doing well.

I'm back after my 2 weeks in The Netherlands. One week of vacation, one week of work. I'm so glad to hear each of you supporting each other. Dinner is a must. May I suggest sometime next week, like Thursday? I am tied up with company until Wednesday and a business obligation Wednesday night. It would good to be together again. How about it. Can we make that date work?

Betsy there are no words. Just remember that we met as a result of the lapband, but became friends. Please let us know how we can help. It would be great to still see you when you are able.

Good luck Rhonda. Just keep trying if you get turned down at first. We'll get together soon. Should we try for dinner on Monday? I will be back from my cruise so home. We could meet earlier if that meets everyone's schedule. Let me know and suggestions for time and meeting place.

Where is everyone? Hope all are doing well. I've been busy working, but did have time for Sandra and I to make a quick trip to the Galleria. Dick and I are off on Thursday for our 4 day cruise out of Galveston. Hope everyone is having a nice Easter. The weather is beautiful.

Life is so full of challenges. I know there has to be a reason for them. Glad to hear from some of you we haven't in a while. I am fighting my own demons. Not doing well on my program. I do get stuck, but I am managing to keep from sliming. However, I am eating lots of junk. I have gained almost 15 lbs. I've got to get myself under control and back to basics. Dick and I will be traveling with a couple trips in the next few weeks. I may have to stay in Amsterdam for business after our river cruise. That will delay my getting a fill. If I could keep myself in control it wouldn't be so bad. I'm going to carry my breakfast drinks with me so at least I'll behave at breakfast. Have a wonderful Easter.

Looks like no one was planning on being there. Sorry Suzanne. I just got home and read your post. I don't get them while at work. I emailed Betsy and Sandra on their personal emails to get their update. I didn't have yours. We'll try again another night. I'm going to take the 10 week Oprah course that is on Monday nights.

Who is planning on coming to dinner? I hope a few of you will join us.

oh how i wish i could get on that plane. if it wasn't for all the trips and work i would be there. dick and i are going the week of June 15th. i had a free trip on one of the condo visits at the alladin, now something else. so if the junebies want to celebrate in vegas we will be there. i believe in thoughts becomming things. thanks for reminding me. i know the lectures were worth it and the climbing something to behold. enjoy vegas and celebrate life. none of us knows what is on the other side so live as if there was no tomorrow. :laugh:

Sending prayers your way. It is so difficult for those left behind to put some sense to why someone commits suicide. Let's pray that she is at peace now and that her demons are removed. Her family will need you now.

We will meet at 6:00 at Panera's on Monday. Let's see if we can find some tables together. Can't guarantee that they won't be rectangular. :confused: Looking forward to it.

With guilt in hand I'm checking in. :smile2: Having major head issues and some band issues. Had a 3 hour PB session last night. First one in a week. I am getting hard stops and can usually just stop and no PB. Last night I think I might really have gotten stuck on a piece of apple, attached to a slice of apple pie, and that's what started it. I'm just keeping it real! I'm not eating right, not exercising, and not loving the band right now. Of course, I'm not loving much of anything. My blood work came back OK so I'm perplexed as to what is going on with me. My emotions are on my sleeve and I can't seem to cope with much. Taking deep breaths and trying to chill. So aren't you glad you asked us to check in? :tongue2:)

Cyndie sorry I didn't realize who you were right away. It would have been nice to catch up. Panera's sounds great to me. I like their soup and sandwich. Let's try for a week from Monday. I'll try to remind everyone and hopefully we can get a group together again.

Good to see everyone last night. Cynmen did I run into you at Palais Royal? It was a good 5 minutes before I realized where I knew you from if it was you. If not I still don't know who I ran into! We're doing it again in 2 weeks. Let's try somewhere we can eat just a little or a lot. Some places that come to mind are La Villa, Hector's, Olive Garden, Panera's. Let's hear some suggestions.

OK everyone. Don't forget dinner at 6:00 Monday at Hasta La Pasta in Atascocita. Table will be reserved in Betsy's name. Looking forward to seeing everyone. barbara

Way to go Reginia. We can say we knew you when. :thumbup: Keep us informed about you and your hubby. Sounds like he will get the help he needs. Prayers going your way.

I've got 2 for our dinner - PinkyLee and Barbara12345. Barbara is iffy yet. Sounds like we will have 6-8. I'm leaving DH at home. All medical tests finally are clear.

Thank you for your prayers. They were answered. Additional pictures and sonogram were done and they declared me clear. It is always a little nerve wracking when these little bumps in the road are encountered. Now back to the lapband.

Oh gosh Cathy. You have had your hands full. Remember you must take care of yourself if you ever hope of helping others. Take care of you. Our kids make their own decisions. We might not agree with them, but we have to let them find their way. Sixteen is young to be thinking like that, but all you can do is guide them. After that, it is up to them. Going for more mammogram shots today. Say a prayer please.