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Yes it is I have a 11 year old daughter and a 6 year old son.

Nicole, my sincere condolence to you and your family. This is horrible indeed and tragic. Please let me know if you need anything. I hope Auds is well, take sweet care of her. Ash, I hope you can make it. Glad your group went well. Donna happy that you are coming.

Yes you can.

I slept on my side after week 2 with LOTS of pillows lol, girl it hurt like m...... but it felt good because that is my comfort position. Try whichever feels comfortable for you.

Tamra I wish you could too but I totally understand. Yes stick with the soft chicken. I never really pureed just couldn't do it. Enjoy if you can. Clam Chowder was my fav.

Tamra you are too funny LOL, girl no to both. Candra told you this is the time that you can drop big, I dropped 20lbs first three weeks. NO KFC, try and hold out or if you do very little, mashed potatoes and gravy are sliders so beware! Chicken and fish were y buddies for the longest and they need to be again.

Hello All, Hope everyone is doing well. It's good to see you all online posting. I think I saw Donna few pages away :-), I have not been to meeting yet and I have pledged to come to the next one. Donna I hope to see you at my place. Heather you are welcome, i always enjoy our hangouts. It seems like Feb 6th is our hang out day. How is 4p.m. for everyone this way it can be a dinner. Since almost everyone is doing protein, this is what the menu is going to look like: -Baked chicken breast and thighs with Pesto sauce -Mixed Veggies -Salad -Baked red potatoes with onions and bell pepper -Eggplant stew and Tofu for the Vegetarians. How does this sound to everyone?? For those of you on liquids I can add soup to the menu (clam chowder?). I would love for all you guys to come and enjoy yourselves. You are welcome to bring anything that your heart desires. I make plenty food so don't worry. I am super excited! :thumbup:.

More like 9 months don't do what some of us did. We want you to suceed! Girl you are funny with the french fries craving LOL!

I would love to meet you. I know the date is so close, however if you can't make that will be fine we will have to meet another time. I am very excited for you and Tamra and All the soon to be banders.

6Th sounds good Tina, since you pioneered the date does the 6th work for everyone? I know we do need to have lunch. What is your schedule like for tuesday? There is a great Thai place on Bradshaw and I know they have Vegetarian menu. Let me know. Keep up with two day streak, it gets easier after the third day. I am going to start the 5 day test. But I still have restriction.

I live in Mather next Rancho Cordova (basically outskirts os Sacramento) I look forward meeting you as well. The last time some people carpooled. Where are you?

I did the same thing as Jes. I used ready to eat clam chowder and blended in smoothly. Use you spirometer, it helps. When Liz said make it your friend it was true for me. I cramped when I ate applesauce so I gave it up quick.

Candra, Thanks for the jeans. I will be in the Bay Area tomorrow so once again i won;t be at the meeting. I plan on making it in February for sure. However the get together is still on. Jes, I would love to see you, I haven't seen you or Candra since your surgery. I don't think there is a back log for Dr.Park. I just wanted it later so that I can drop some weight before going to see her. Tamra, its good to see that you are feeling better. Take it easy! Heather, Tina, Pam, Riley, Maria, Donna and all the Ladies and Gent are you guys going to come to the get-together? I gave two dates so please pick which one will be the most feasible and I suppose we will go with the majority date. I know we are all busy, I haven't met a lot of you and would like the opportunity to do so. If you have qualms don;t worry I don't bite , just kidding! I hope you can all come.

Candra, I am not a 14 yet BUT I will take them, they will be my incentive :-).

Candra, we will have to whip that Cat into shape:smile2:. It would be nice to see you all. I will be in the Bay this weekend so I won't make to the meeting but I have to make it a point to come to a meeting soon, that's one of my New Year's resolutions. Well pick a date and let me know. Jes girlfriend how is it going? I went bust on the fist day of the 5day band-test. I will start it again on Monday. I have to see Dr. Park on 2/25.

Heather I know exactly what you mean. I have been in the slums for a very long time and it is high time that I picked up and got on the ball. Where is your Zumba class? I may go to one at 24hr on Sunrise blvd tomorrow.

I'm here Candra! Glad you got the fill.

CONGRATULATIONS TAMRA WELCOME TO BAND WORLD!!!! I am happy for you. I hope you are doing well. Hi ALL, I am sorry I missed the get together at Pam's place. I would like to take the opportunity to host a gathering at my place again if you guys will be receptive to it. I really miss all of you and would love to meet some of you. I have the first weekend of Feb (6th) or the (13th). Please let me know which one will work for you all. We can chat do movies and games I am opened to suggestions. The Lunch/Dinner will be on me. I know some of you are in the East Bay and maybe carpool might be a good idea. The last time I think Jes and Riley carpooled with Candra. Thanks, Reggia

GOOOOOO TAMRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations, girl get ready to join the post ops. Candra- I will be waiting! Heather i know how you feel, you can do it. Hitting a plateau is a pain, I ate a lot and then drastically reduced calories and worked out to break my plateau pre op.Give carbs and see if it works. Monique- you look great lady! Donna and Riley, I miss you all so much. I am trying to be good lol. Pam, I hear you about the support system Lbandters. I think our group here is on the right track. Tina dear, hang in there! I know how stressful things can be.

Tamra and Nicollie, congratulations. Pam did u say 5 p.m. for sat? I may not be able to make it, I thought it was earlier, I will let u know by thursday if I can or not or else I will see u guys at the meeting on 23rd. John congratulations, u are almost there. Candra if you are coming sat maybe I can meet u earlier I miss u guys and would like to catch up.

Candra, I can't wait to see you too! it has been a looonnng while. Candra size 14, girl you are rocking keep it up. Tamra, i hope Granny is doing well and congrats on your weightloss! Thanks Pam! You guys are all doing well. B- egg salad l- ham and mixed veggies and a bag of Chex mix s- checks mix D- Beef spinach and potatoes. I so need to cut down on the carbs. Any quick stop suggestions??

Thank you all for the welcome back wishes. I did ok today and yesterday. I am totally ignoring the scale for a few days. I made it to the gym which was nice and refreshing after a looonnngg hiatus. B- egg salad s- glazed doughnut (yes I know that's not on the menu) L- 2/3 cup ham I bag protein barbeque chips D- Lamb-1/2 cup corn meal cooked 2/3 cup Tomorrow's menu should look better. Pam Sat 16th is fine with me I will bring my two kids is that ok? Also what can I bring? I can't wait to see you all.

Happy New Year ladies and Gent. I hope you all had wonderful holidays. I have sort of been hidding I haven't been doing well at all. After my visit with Dr. fisher, I have not been able to pull myself out of this funk! However the good news is that I am ready to get back on track. I just hope I did not stretch my pouch. Well I wish you all the best. I will be around this year :rolleyes2:. Miss you all! Reggie

Hi Maria, I did tuna and very little mayo (keep a little bit of the brine from the tuna to mash up). I also mashed eggs and mayo. Honestly I couldn't do the puree but improvised to get as close to mush as possible. Chew the heck out of it.