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I am no pro! I was making the cakes for my friends engagement party simply because I'm the martron of honor and she asked me for help - she can't bake at all. It's my stepdaughter that is the pastry chef. I will ask her if she can think of anything - sure she can cuz she's extremely creative - Maybe to a 3d type cake iin the shape of a hill LOL. We'll work it out! Here's a picture of the centerpiece cake jessica and I did - I baked the cake and custard (champagne cake - yucky) and she did all the carving and decorating - don't know if you can tell from the pics put it's paisley shaped.

Pammie - the restriction factor is on vacation!

girl, I got em but havent used em yet. After surgery they say not to weigh but to measure - it's about portion sizes. I never used my baby spoons - you can have em - and I use my small 1/2c size gladwear to eat out of or a small salad plate that comes in all dish sets. Don't waist your money. I do have a scale that is digital that I got a walmart for $19.00 (i think) I don't use it much. Just make sure you have measuring cups & spoons and you'll be fine. the baby plates are for psycological reasons - so you feel like you have a "full" plate LOL. Like the siggy

Ooh - avacado --- good thinking Riley Jane! I love those things - like to fill the center with crab or shrimp salad!

Annalynne - could you put your name in your siggy so I can spell it right for once hahaha Next time eat the toppings but not the crust! That's what I do when my brother makes Pizza - lessens the carb count. Also, they say when your body craves sweets it's really asking for protein... We are just too stupid to figure it out. Anyway - when I want chocolate I get a piece of sugar free dark chocolate and suck on it - usually helps with the cravings. I think they have those sugar free chocolate suckers at see's now. gotta be better for you then truffles. Jes, workin on my water intake.... It's so much easier to guzzle it - "sipping" takes forever.

Ha ha - Pat - I think I should tell you that avatar pic is about 5 years old - I was younger then LOL boy, ladies, losing weight makes your wrinkles show more !!! Time to get a galvanic spa!

Hi All - my internet has been messing with me the past few day - on for a minute then right back off! UGH! I unplugged EVERYTHING this time and sequnced it back on after leaving it off for 15 minutes so it better stay on now! Jes, I got confused... My PCP isn't until friday - robin is today - sitting by the phone waiting for her to call to tell me to do what I've already done LOL. I had two scrambled eggs this morning with some cheese & peppers. gotta get some veggies in! Now I'm having coffee cuz I'm cold. down to 192 this morning - I can't believe not only am I out of the 200 club but damn near out of the 190's - it has been YEARS!!!! pulled out some old jeans - well new cus I only wore them once or twice before I couldn't pull them up anymore - and not only do they fit - they are a little lose in th waist - size 16 jr. Anyway - if it wasn't for this damn port and the SIX holes in my stomech I would have to ask - what band? I think they just installed the port and forgot the band. So one of my incisions had a scab over it - somethime in the night the scab came off and now it is stinging. NICOLE - GET OUT NOW. Once it gets physical, it doesn't stop. I watched my father beat the crap outta my mother for years - YEARS. black eyes, bruises all over her body - as the child of a dysfunctional family I say it's all about Auds and do what is best for her. I can't believe he's so messed up that he'd put his daughter in the mix. He needs to get some help ASAP or he's gonna lose his daughter forever - does he get that? I'm so so so sorry you have to go thru all this - we're here for you - should we come lynch Mike for you? Tina - you may need to make a Cameo at Nicole's house! Lemme know if you need back up - Pammie will have your back and Ill have your way back LOL. Hungry

maybe you should call to see if you can get an earlier appt - try for the 21st - my appt is at 8:30am

Guess this is what they mean by bandster hell LOL. I'm gonna go back to my 4 small meals of protein a day regardless of what robin says until I see the DOC. 1/2 cup of anything "sliderish" just goes right thru so it will not hold for 4 or 5 hours like the egg salad does.... I think she's more of a 1 size fits all type of dietician because she has those guidelines she has to follow but it's not working for me. Doc Fisher said I didn't have to follow that 1200 cal program so I assume I don't have to follow her other programs LOL

LaChica - she is tellin you "yes - it's an option (if you want it) so on your next appointment just be sure to confirm that the band is what you want. Robin is suppose to call me tomorrow - I go see my PCP tomorrow too for my 2 week thing. I rescheduled with Doc Fisher for the 21st of October so it will be a whole month before I get any type of fluid in this empty ass band LOL. I had chicken salad today (oops) not pureed but very finely shredded and it went straight thru to the bottom of my stomech. I had 1/2c of that for lunch and a 1/2c egg salad for breakfast - been sipping on my americano all day too. not starving but i chalk that up to eating only protein and not carbs but still would like to feel full or at least satisfied!! Back to pre op rules LOL

Ummmmm... BECAUSE WE CAN! Isn't it crazy how it hits all of a sudden! This is bulls**t I want some damn fluid in this thing like ASAP :tongue2:

Gald you figured it out Nicollie! Cute Picture Jes, I would hav known that was Omera if I would have just opened my emails LOL - How are you today? Any word from the lab?? Maria - they say NO KIDS - but it would be ok if he can sit outside by himself and wait. Glad you're feeling better.

I'm lost - who's pandamom??

woo hoo - go kim, go kim, go kim!!!! 4lbs - I was stuck there for almost a month LOL

I lost 10lbs in a week doing atkins fat fast - zero carbs! lots & lots of water

Tamra, girl wht's up?????

Kim is "babysista" She's Jes' cousin. She's well on her way with only 10lbs to goal! Jes, I've been like that for a few days LOL. Stick to protiens.

Ah, Tina - you shattered my hopes - since we are twin prius' I feel like the same thing will happen- I will go under the knife again to get rid of em though. It's getting real rediculous! I so hope you like your new job! Thanks for the info Nicole - Somethings gotta give with this crazy economy - sounds like you and Mike are getting along today - I think I'm gonna get that husband book they were talking about just in case... LOL I had cottage cheese for dinner! so, egg salad for bfst & chicken salad chopped to smitherines for lunch and now cottage cheese - so much for cream soups LOL. Chris - glad to hear your ickyness is gone - smooth sailing from here on out~ Kim - I see you~ How was the concert - were you able to smuggle in your sf cramberry juice for your cocktail LOL

hahaha Nicole - glad you're feelin better

Jes, that's where I've been for a few days. Your body wants nutrients and since the greens are gone and whatever it was has cleared up - your body is feeling better and ready for some real food. I didn't puree the egg salad, i smashed it up real well with the may but there were little chunks so I felt like i was eating real food LOL. start slow and chew well, just in case.

Pammie, you saw how flippin white my legs were yesterday! They have tinted lotions if you're interested. Flaunt it girlie. Ok, Heather! you look better in that dress than I ever did! I'll hafta get on FB and check you out. Nicole - I'll get on that coupon thing with you. Sounds like a great deal of savings! Nicollie - I think I will call you nicollie - kinda a combo of nicole & canolie - there will be no confusion then. I added you on as my friend - you gotta get that Avatar going. Pat, 10lbs in two weeks is about 14lbs more than I lost LOL. You're doing great! here goes the list from left to right: Annalyne (Lachica) Nicollie (canolie) Pammie (momcof3) Candra (me - depserate1) Jes (smallerJ) April (smilin apple) Omera (sp)- shes not on line and Nicole (audsmom). Jes - welcome to my world! I can eat anything, as you saw yesterday. That egg salad kept me full for 5 hours! I used 2 eggs & 2tsp mayo. Now when I say full, I mean in my lower stomech - everything is going right thru my band!!

good morning everybody Hope you're having a good time Riley! I still think I need to come rub your feet. John, great meeting you yesterday - wish you would have come to lunch with us. We always have sucha great time chatting away. Canolie - I enjoyed your company - glad you came to lunch - can't wait to follow your journey LaChica - please, please, please do your research to be sure you make the best decision for you - I think it's important that you know ALL the surgeons push RNY to EVERYBODY. You are not very big. I don't want to sway you in either direction I just want you to be realistic with your decision and what you are willing to do for the REST OF YOUR LIFE. Jes - how you feeling today? You still green?? I'm down 1/2 pound today so that's a total of 8lbs. I got on my treadmill last night and this morning - only 15 min each time as it gets boring when you're just walking - plan on restarting the C25K when I get the go ahead. April - you are a bad influence on me LOL I cheated today!! I had egg salad for breakfast - suppose to be able to move on to pureed eggs tomorrow anyway but I just need to be back on my proteins! I don't feel well when I'm not. I had 1/2 cup and feel perfect! Hope you were able to eat last night! I always enjoy hanging out with you - do we have to wait for once a month? lets hook up in Vacaville one weekend - half way. We can have lunch, walk the outlets or something.... It'll be fun. Tina, Tina... TINA! How do you handle this stress! Missed you yesterday but glad you are destressing and hanging with family. Looking forward to next month - again, maybe we can all meet in Vacaville in a couple weeks - Would be easier for Riley to join in. Reggie - so missed you yesterday too. Hope you can make it next time! Nicole..... I want to try that spa thingy. I checked it out online and it looks like it works.... but I'm always so skeptical of these types of things. I hope you and Mike can work it out. Chris, I agree with nicole - you're a "ghost" LOL Donna - hope everything is going ok for you and your family. I feel so sad for your mom! Monique... I got Doc Fisher too and he cancelled my follow up appointment on the 23rd. I have to call to reschedule on monday. I know its frustrating to wait but either way, you're dieting and losing weight so it is what it is... Hey Pat... I couldn't follow the 1200 cal diet at all! Doc Fisher told me to cut out the carbs! So all I ate was the protein, fat & some green leafy veggies. Have protein style burgers - make your own chilli - I cook up some ground surloin pour in some ro-tel & chlli powder and sprinke cheese on top - 1/2 c and you will stay fuller longer on just proteins! Egg salad for breakfast... tuna or chicken salad for lunch Heather - wedding sounds like it was fun. Can't wait to see those pics!

going to bed - see you in the am Jes good night all!

Ah, Jes, just got your txt. My phone was in the other room - LOL Not having those problems today :mad:

10 works for me! I'll meet you in the parking lot. I could drink a venti if I hadn't already eaten. straight liquids go right thru me!