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Tina - she said that to me LOL Said some of us don't know what we're doing

Heather - good for you - wish I felt like "I got this" I'm not doing so well in witching hours LOL Tam - I got your pic comment - I'm so gonna tell my husband you called him that LOL He ain't really chocolate - his card was pulled when he starting walking our black labs with a starbucks in hand. He said he's suppose to be walking pits with a 40 in hand - LMAO

Tam - now you KNOW you need to spill the beans - what did Liz say - I know she thinks none of us know what we're doing LOL how was your meeting with Robin? She help you? Ali - I chose the band because I know a few people that had the GB who have gained most of their weight back - I figured after the honeymoon period ends with the GB then you're on your own but with the band I can always get a fill. Also because I can always get an unfill if I get sick and need more nutrients - Just my theory

Go Tamra - so excited for you - it was really hard not to tell everybody after you text this morning LOL - So stick with the diet - no cheats cuz you don't have enough time! Liz told me that they had turned a couple people away that were 1lb over on surgery day - that would totally suck big time - I would have been so mad if I were one of those peeps hahaha. Oh, and don't forget your milk of magnesia - you need to take it by 10:00 Tuesday morning!

Nicolie - you check for your lab results yet? Mo - I txt Tamra, she is still there. She promised to post as soon as she can

Riley - That is a great blog - thanks for sharing - it is really the truth. Reggie - I'd love to meet with you earlier - let me figure out if I can change a couple of things around and I'll let you know what's what! Jes - we went to a "holiday" party in the City put on by costco - Bridezilla's fiance' is the manager and put the whole thing together - since he had to "work" the party she had us come to keep her company. We got a free hotel room for the night too - lots-a-fun for us. The party was on the 9th and they had a huge buffet - I had some veggies & salmon - I scraped all the Pasta shells & sauce off of it as best I could. The also had a dessert buffet table with my favorite Tiramisu - But I used Heathers trick and called on my resistance muscle - it worked! I did have coffee though - you know the tiny little cups they give you - and it wasn't decaf.

Wow - Ash - you may wish to call back and speak to somebody else - for real - I just paid my regular co-pay for my surgery but when I called the bus. off to find out how much it was they were telling me that I would pay my ER co pay so i don't think they really know what's up! good luck with all that. John - Im so glad u got your surgery date. sucks that u have to take that class but it will all be worth it in the end! I met a girl in safeway today and she was curious about my spaghetti squash - anyway - she just lost 80lbs in 5 months on Alli (sp?) I'm thinking about checking that out till I get some restriction going on LOL Maybe you could take it while you're on vacation - it suppose to suck up the fat that you eat so your body doesn't store it or something like that. First Pic in Oh10

We will miss you too Riley! Good for you for sticking up to Mr. RightNow! I still so wish I had your energy!!!

I have decided to bring faux baked beans (made with black soybeans) Maybe we should all bring the recipes for the dishes we are making - that would make it fun - we would all leave with our own little cook books LOL Tina - I'd like a copy of your lentil loaf recipe

Great plan Tamra!

Morning all - Yes, Donna, I will be there - can we get a list of what everybody is brining - I don't want to duplicate anybody. So I went do EDD this morning - they said "don't be late" so I was 15 min early and they were 10 min late! Anyway, it was silly. I literally was in the office for about 3 minutes. She looked at my Id and the papers I filled out with my "job search" efforts and said you're good. And I was the only one in business attire. All the other people who were summond in were wearing sweats and had their kids with them - even though the notice clearly said "no children". But my husband made a good point - they aren't working and can't afford a sitter LOL Tam - don't tripp - just please drink your water today, stay away from sodium & carbs - don't eat late night and don't eat or drink before you get there - be sure to shower first & make damn sure your hair is dry. I always weigh a pound or two less right after I shower. Mo - I believe Pammie said 5pm. Hope to see you there! I had measured myself so I will go hunt down the figures

Pat - 14 days & a wake up - that's all it is! I love the prayer/poem you posted - I have the serenity prayer on my computer LOL Ash - Pammie has invited us all to her house for a pot luck - it's a few pages back - you must have missed it - you game? Hi Mo! Back on the wagon in the AM - K? Jes - Isn't that the best part - breathing! who woulda thought that would be so important hahahaha

Tina & Pammie - I've been on wellbutrin for a year now and let me assure you - it has NOT helped me with any head hunger or weight loss - however I have Zero side effects and I no longer cry LOL. I take 2 x 100mg pills in the morning. They are the sustained release and before you all yell at me - Doc Who said There was no problem with me taking the SR version with the band. I switched to the regular ones after surgery and had to take 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening but I found that they didn't work so well - I was getting my headaches back more freequently and they they kind of keep you awake when you take it too late. So, I got the ok to go back on the SR version. The reason I started off with them is because my PCP said it had the least chance of weight gain as a side effect. All anti depressants are "blockers" so that is why they slow down the weight loss process - because the "block" the hormone that tells your brain to burn cals. I think with this one, though, it amps you up a bit in the beginnig so that you are in such a good mood that you don't eat as much - just my opinion but I'd LOVE to hear what Dr. Oz said about it. Got an appointment with unemployment tomorrow - UGH!

Jes - how was it skiing on lighter feet ? Donna - down again - woo hoo!

3 Gals On Deck! Tam - You're welcome - I think having Nicollie step up to the plate is what got you to goal - Seriously, it took Jes stepping up to the plate to get me to goal! It is so much more helpful to have somebody at the same point at the same time as you Nicollie - Two weeks ain't nothin - and it doubt it will take two weeks - my last urine test were back in a day & a 1/2. Ok, so when I was Texting back and forth with you two this morning it was so hard not to tell you both that the other one was at goal too - LOL I hate to spoil somebody else's good news but MAN! I was so excited I wanted to tell ya"ll hahahahaha Tina - You are so my soul sista! We both got 3cc's and stalled. You shouldn't have cancelled your appt with Dr. Baggs and when you call to reschedule just tell them you don't want an appt with Robin - It is NOT a requirement and, it seems, once she's in your life she doesn't let go. I didn't really get around them I just simply said I don't want to meet with Robin and they said OK. Besides, Doc Who & the Grinch don't see eye to eye anyway. Pat - you ready lady? No Maria - you are NOT done yet LOL hopefully I'm not done yet either :smile2:

Go tamra - it's your birthday! Hey Nicole - so glad to see you back and can't wait to see you on the 16th - been way too long! Nicolie - it's raining here in the V - how bout there? You really gonna work in the yard?? Jes & Lee you ladies ain't old at all and the reason I know this is because I'm not old LOL Pammie - I had the exact same problem with the curves by my house - closed at 6:00 - by the time I got off work and drove back to Vallejo they were always closed - I guess they only want the yuppy housewife clients LOL.

This is my girl Amanda - the one in the silver tube top - she has antother bag of "fat" clothes for me cuz she's "a size 11 now"

Bittersweet day Tam - congrats on your weight but sorry bout your grandma!

you're the one kickin butt!

Riley, Jane - I got on my new purple shirt you gave me & the hubby really likes it - I'm allowed to wear it in public (shh-he hasn't seen it without the undershirt) LOL Jes - Calvin Klein IS a friend of mine - got my new Calvin's on - size 14 ladies! Last may i was wearing 18's - slow but progressing!!!

Nicolie - I don't know what the deal is but it's got to stop! I need to sleep and, yes, I usually take a hot bath every night before bed - just feels better to climb in bed all warm & clean - I love my baths - i read or sometimes take my laptop in and watch a movie while I prune LOL. Today I'm trying to jump back on my mini meals - gotta drop some more weight before I see Doc Who on the 21st - REALLY WANT A FILL - so I gotta be down enough to get one Tamra - get on here and share with us - how the weight check went hehehehe. I will see you all - all that is coming - tonight - Have a great day ladies!~

Lee - have fun at the dentist. Ah... Sleep - I miss it so much LOL - hope to see you tonight Ash - the autism thing I feel is like the fat thing - everything that is wrong they blame on the weight - got a headache/you're fat! Can't sleep/you're fat - blah blah blah - I think that's why they say they "practice" medicine because they still haven't perfected it yet. for the carb detox I just fasted for a bit (2 day) water & coffee was all that I had - really slows my metabolism down but it's the only way I can do it. I'm having some weird binge eating thing - once I start eating I can't seem to stop so not eating at all is what works best for me LOL. Tam - you never have to feel embarassed around us - we are here to "support" each other - not judge. ALL kids go thru these stages so don't feel like your kid is the only one - just ask Nicole - she went thru it with Auds. REGGIE - I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE COMING ON THE 16TH I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! so, last night at 1:30 am I had a little carb fest - time to fast again - I'm cranky cuz I truly can NOT sleep - gonna try to get some ambien or something from my Doc till thiss little insomnia episode passes. Grrr. Have a great day ladies & Gentleman!

Tam - so what if you're baby is having a hard time - you can bring her - I believe Pammie said Nicole is coming and she will, most likely, bring Audrey. Heather - girl you can get back on track - just wake up and do it - I ha to carb detox first - just fast for a day to get it over with LOL. I have been eating Edamame for protein the last couple of days - simply because Im lazy and you can pop em in the microwave and munch on them with a little garlic powder - yummy! Ash - I dont really think the pole will fit in my house but my husband claimed front row seats - My stepson is on the autism spectrum too - He will be 5 on the 12th and still doesn't talk in complete sentences and wears pull ups at night only but other than that he's a typical rough housing boy. I don't really understand how the scale works - seems like all the kids are on it now a days It was riley that posted the tofu chips - i love them too - she's my new food guru. Aww, Jes - wish you were coming to Pammie's - I will find another travel buddy but have fun at the spa - So, anybody ever try the shirataki noodles? zero cals & zero carbs... Hmmm... They say if it sounds to good to be true it probably is LOL

Riley - my scale seems to flectuate so friggin much that up just seems natural now LOL Pammie - i'm in for the 16th - can you PM me your address please - do we have some kind of theme going on - mexican, italian - american..? Or just bring whatever I'm feeling??

I'm tired - so i know I should nap but I'm tired cuz I can't sleep - been up since 3:34am - I want munchies right now - I've walked & had almonds but now I want chips - what to do... when will they make a band for the brain? Proud of you Tamra - you're gonna get this wieght off in no time Colie - did you make the crazy appt yet? Doc Who made mine for me so... Not real sure if you are allowed to make it yourself. I think I need cocktails for real! Oh, I'm going wednesday night to the group!