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She was just wonderful! She kept thanking US for standing in line to buy her book - She was SO beautiful. It was really a great experience. Also - I am hoping that when Jenna continues the book tour - she will start signing her new name - because this was the last stop before her wedding - so it makes it a bit more memorable being the last set of books she signs as Jenna Bush!

We made it! We are all unloaded and resting. It was 6.5 hours - then when we got here - they had us down to check in yesterday - but my card was declined (it was stolen a few months ago - so we canceled it) - So, anyway after begging and pleading, the honored my reservation - then we found out we are upstairs and there are NO elevators! Well, I guess I won't have to workout tonight!

Thanks for the warning - I may still try it - I am getting desperate.

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I couldn't find a dancing smiley face - so this was the next best thing! Congratulations!

That is a good idea! I have that already in my cabinet too! I have to say, I now have a small blister on my other heel. I have been using the stick - but I thought my shoes were pretty much broken in- so I didn't put much of the stick on today and damnit if I didn't get another blister.

Okay, so I am dealing with blisters on my heels for the first time I can remember. (I wasn't too active up to this point). I joined the gym and am having a blast until the dreaded Blister.

First, let me introduce you to the cause of the problem. My new shoes (which I really liked before they decided to rub me the wrong way - hehe).

They are from New Balance and are actually pretty comfy. I paid $35.00 for them at TJ MAX. I am not going to hold this against them for long - everyone needs a second chance.

My blister is not too pretty. I got it last week - and haven't been able to do the treadmill because of it. The picture was taken today, I think 5 or 6 days after it showed up.

So, thanks to everyones suggestions, I went to Walgreens to see if they had Band-Aids for Blisters and they did! I bought them and a Blister Block Stick. It is supposed to slick up your heel so that there is no friction, thus, no blister.

I tried them today and was able to workout like normal. It still felt a little tender, but it was do-able.

The Band-Aid Blister Covers were $4.99 and the Band-Aid Blister Block was $6.99. I would suggest them to everyone - I wished I would have known about them before the "incident"

I loved Ali on The Biggest Loser - and I couldn't believe she won! It was such an awesome transformation. The men look great and lose so much weight, but the women's looks change so much. I can't wait to lose a significant amount of weight and it be noticeable.

Too funny about your hubby falling off - I have to hold on - I have horrible balance and I would totally fall.

lol, I agree with the price of gas - my hubby is getting a motorcycle for that very reason. I can't wait to be thin enough to look good on the back of it!

I have never seen blister bandaids, I am so going to WalMart tomorrow morning to try some! I went to the gym today and wore some tennis shoes that don't have backs - I could ride the bike, but I kept walking out of them on the treadmill.

I had been looking at bodybuggs - and then noticed them on The Biggest Loser too - I think I was addicted to that show this year. I still LOVE my Bugg - it doesn't lie - this week has been crazy and it keeps letting me know - girl - you ain't gonna lose weight if you keep this up! I just wish it would zap me when I eat the wrong things!

The gym WAS going great, but I have a HUGE blister on my heel from new workout shoes. I have taken 3 days off - but I will probably go back with some backless tennis shoes - hopefully I will be as motivated. :-)

If you just had a fill, you should be on liquids until your stomach's swelling goes down. My Dr. has you on liquids for 4 days following a fill, then soft foods for 4 days. Then you start adding real food. There would be no way I would be able to eat real food right after a fill. Your stomach needs time to get back to normal - it is irritated and mad at the tightening it feels.

It sounds like you are doing GREAT - My Dr. wants me to lose 1-2 lbs a week - a friend of mine got a fill 2 weeks ago and she was too tight, but didn't want to tell him because she wanted to lose the weight fast - she finally broke down and went in she had lost like 15lbs in the past 2 weeks - he gave her a complete unfill (she was also sick from it). He was very angry with her and told her to go on liquids for a week, then come back in 2 for a slight fill. I am a little jealous when I hear people with huge weight losses, but I just keep telling myself that I will get there - and probably at the same time they will. Bodies have a way of evening themselves out. Keep up the great work - the time before fills is the HARDEST.

And thanks for going easy on a Republican here! :-)

That cracks me up! You have such a wonderful sense of humor and a great writing style! Keep writing! Oh, and I have nothing good to add - I didn't have to do a pre-op, other than the day before - and that one day, I thought I was going to die!

I just read about that stick too - so I can get it at like a large pharmacy? I went today and bought some "running" socks - they are supposed to "wick" the moisture away from my feet - but my feet didn't sweat - I think it was the friction. I will try your 2 sock plan. Thanks for the advice!

Man, sorry you had to deal with that. I haven't known anyone that has dealt with it. Please keep us informed of your journey!

Ugh, the liquid diet is the worst! Luckily I didn't have to do it but the day before surgery and then 2 weeks after.

I had problems eating a small amount at first, but now, I put a small amount on my plate and usually have some left over when I am done.

I cook about the same as before (size wise) we just eat it longer. I have found myself throwing out food every now and again. I NEVER used to have to do that. We always finished everything off.

For Protein shakes - I have tried a billion of them and I always go back to the Slim Fast Creamy Chocolate. BUT, I empty the can into a Magic Bullet Blender, add 3-4 cubes of ice and a splash of Raspberry, Hazelnut or Amaretto sugar free syrup. Makes them yummy!

My tastes have changed so much I am amazed, my favorite meal is Tilapia. It is a light fish (not fishy at all). I sprinkle it with salt, pepper and flour and heat some Lemon Oil in a skillet till really hot. Cook 2-3 minutes on each size and serve with fresh lemon wedge! Can you believe the only way I used to eat fish was deep fat fried? Times have changed.

Okay, so I went to the Gym with my BFF tonight and it felt really good. I did the bike for a while, then the treadmill for 20 minutes (a little over a mile), then some arm thingy. (Can you tell I am NOT a gym rat?)

I am already a bit sore, I guess I shall see how I feel tomorrow. I may be pissed at the world - and mad at Molly for inviting me. Oh what tomorrow brings.

God yes! I have given away 2 huge trash bags of clothes that are way too big! I love it!

I can't wait! Let us know as soon as you get back - and they won't make you weigh naked. If you are worried about not weighing enough - drink a LOT right before, ankleweights and quarters! LOL, I understand the insurance fight!

How can anyone NOT Love you?

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Yes, it stinks. It is kind of like after surgery, your stomach freaks out and says, hey what the hell is squeezing me? So my Dr. makes only have liquids the day of the fill, then for the following 3 days too. Then you go onto soft foods for 3 or 4 days (I can't remember) then back to regular foods. It normally isn't bad at all. After a fill, you don't have much hunger, but this time was different. I thought I was starving! I am much better now, I thought I might have to tackle a couple of people for a Turkey Leg and grilled corn yesterday!

Good Luck, this is such an exciting, yet scary time. It will be over before you know it. Please check in and post your experience as soon as you feel like it! We will be watching for you!