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I was out shopping this weekend and came across this saying, bought a tile for my friend, but just loved it. I think it fits us all with the daily trials, life events that we are all dealing with. It goes like this: Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain. I'm going to try to live with this in mind when things get to me. I hope it helps everyone else. Laura K

I had my gall bladder removed years ago and I'd say that was worse than the lapband placement. Port site is irratating the most. Laura K

Apples, I am so sorry for your loss. It's amazing the connection we can have with our other "Mom" It doesn't take birth to love someone like that. Take care of your self and I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Ifso, I think it has something to do with your ADD that gives you the reverse effect from the Vicodin. My son always gets wired on drugs that make everyone else sleep. Give him caffine and it calmed him down. Laura K

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Hi all, had my 2nd fill today. He put in 2.75 I only had 2 the 1st time. So we will see how this goes. Hope to feel restriction because I didn't feel any different before. I think the only thing working was determination. I'm on liquids for 2 days then mushies, and soft thru sunday. Darn dr scale was 2 lbs heavier than home, so my ticker is wrong. I'm going to leave it because it will be right after fill. lol Great, just keep that snow out west, I hate snow. Think Janet must be teched to think it is beautiful. lol We are to have possible thunder storm tomorrow. Dang wanted to go to the football game, I'll wait and see. Julie, a massage sounds great. Hope you do better this week. Hi Lori, glad you are joining us. I've only been here since July. Eva, your tortis (sp) sound cool. It must be a challenge to keep up with them all. Take care all Laura K

Apples, I have a chicken dumpling soup receipe that uses cut up tortilla shells as the noodles. You can use the fat free ones and they taste like home made noodles, they cook up thick. It's a receipe I got from the weight support/loss group I used to go to before my band.

Meridith, Sorry about the house and the man issues. Good news on 1st time buyer credit, I heard they are extending it thru Dec or longer. Hope it all works out for you. Apples, I get ya on the rainy crappy days. Next week the happy light comes out for the winter time. Welcome Coconut Latte and good luck to you. I've been cleaning closets and drawers, giving away clothes to my Mom and taking the rest to resale shops that benefit underground railroad. Figured they could use the $$ Worked in yard again today, got almost 2/3 of leaves out of the yard. Yesterday did the front almost can't tell. Oh well it keeps me busy and active. Have a great day all. Laura K

Hi All, Had a great girls weekend. What a ball to be silly, laughing, dancing and just having a great time. Made the best food choices I could with going out to eat most of the time. I limited my drinks by volunteering to be the DD. Found a new addiction, pumpkin spiced caps. I've never been a coffee drinker but ohhhh I love that flavor. Did some shopping in Petosky at the resale shops found a few things, a great leather black purse. Laura glad you are back with the boys, your parents are lovely. Apples I worked outside today to until it started raining again. Ifso, you are doing so good. Mrs Bubba, don't worry about what anyone thinks, you need to vent about your pain. Have a great day all Laura K

Janet, I'm admin asst/internal bookkeeper for a non profit, we manage/staff assisted living homes for mental health agencies around the state of MI. I work 6 to 4 now going back to 8 to 4. Not much traffic in corp office just phones all day long. Apples, you look so happy & beautiful in your before pics.

Julie, Thanks for asking about me. I've been reading all posts just not posting much, just a little. I'm doing ok had my blood work done this week and next go to Dr for a fill, it will be my second. I think I'm ready for it. Think I'm going to be one of those that don't lose for awhile then 3 or 4 lbs. Janet, me and other admin assist have been on 4, 10 hr days for over a year now they decided that we can't do that & have to go back to 5, 8 hr days. I guess it will be ok, I hate going to work in the dark & coming home in the dark now that it is getting dark so early. This is my last four day weekend. We had it set that every other week we had Friday and Monday off. Was kind of sweet I was getting used to getting up at 4:45 now that I can get some sleep with my apenea machine. Sucks that you lose pay and vac days. It's been raining for the last few days now it's going back to cold and rainy. Guess I'll have to get out my Happy light. Taking off for the weekend, going up to Indian River which is near the Mackinaw Bridge, girls weekend. We had a blast last time. Everyone take care, I'll check in when I get back. Laura K

I just love Ann Rule, I think I have read most of her books. Some probably more than once, forgot I read them. I also love Patricia Cornwell, her books about Dr Scarpetta are good. Not true but good. Laura K

Great, that is wonderful for you on the pain. Hope therapy goes good today. Julie, Happy B-day, sorry I missed it. Oct- dang I would love to have tile in my house. Have a great day all.... Laura K

Liliana, Thoughts and prayers are with you. These ladies are great, they will help you with an questions you have. I know they have helped me. You will do great! Laura K

Went to football game tonight. Dang it was so cold, stayed til 4th Q they were winning so I came home brrrrr. That is when you can tell you have shed your "extra padding". After sitting through 8 yrs of games for son, just can't do it for niece that cheerleads. Apples you look wonderful and so much younger. You rock. Laura K

The speaker was so right. My son has ADD. He went from low 2nd grade reading level in 4th grade to National Honor Society in High School, now in college, his 3rd year. Had my fights with school system. Even went so far as telling the superintendent that the school was in violation of ADA laws and that they better have an IEP meeting set up by the following day to correct it. MOM power will always win.

Thanks so much, she is doing great. Hopefully this is it for her. She goes to cancer dr next week. They say they got it all chemo and radiation was for follow up. :thumbdown:

Laura, sounds like you are where you need to be. Parents seem to rely on one of there children when there is a crisis. My mom just finished radiation after chemo for breast cancer. She tends to rely on me for a lot, but she is not demanding. Fininshed on friday took off on vac yesterday. Just hang in there we are all here for you. Laura K

Wish I was wearing sandals also. Calling for snow here today. My daughter had snow in Houghton MI on Saturday. She sent me a pic of it on the road. I hate snow........... Laura K

Deanna, This thread really helps me keep on this journey. They will all help you. Janet will tell you to write down everything you eat and keep track. Follow your dr's instructions. After you get a fill it will help you. Today is done, tommorrow you will do better. Go back and read the thread in the beginning. That is what helped me the most. They have talked about almost everything. Keep coming back here and ask questions. Someone will answer you. Laura K

I was banded on July 20th 2009. My start weight on first appt with clinic I was at 234 lbs in April. I decided to start dieting on that date. On surgery day I was 209lbs. I am now at 177 lbs. I would still do this in a heart beat. My insurance paid for the surgery. I know I could not do this myself and keep it off. In the past I had lost 80lbs but put it all back on plus 3lbs. It is work but what I wanted.

Laura keeping you and your family in my prayers. Good luck with SIL visit. Janet, it must be something in the air, hate my job right now also. Boss is on a power trip, hope she settles down soon. Most of the time I like my job and the fact that it is 2 miles from home. I just got a receipe for blk bean pumpkin chilli, I'll try it out first then share if anyone wants it. Very low in calories and sounds yummy. Phys, sounds like you are going to be busy for a time, you'll need the rest at the RV park. Take care all. Laura K

Hi all, I went to a support group meeting tonight. It was to be on sleep issues but they canceled so we all talked. Was a hugh turnout. The dietician passed out stuff on Vit B but we didn't get to it. Why does there always seem to be one person who thinks everyone wants to hear them go on and on. I had my surgery in July and she had hers in Aug. You would think she knows everything. I know I'm not even close to knowing half. You should have seen all the eye rolls around the room. Sorry for the ranting. Have a great day. Laura K

Wow Janet you are beautiful, love the dress. Octo, we are in the 30's & 40's at night now. Gosh I hate the cold weather, but is turning my thoughts to making soup. Phyls, that wii sounds cool. I have the regular wii fit and that is fun. I like the tilt board also. Have a great day everyone. Laura K

Apples, How many calories in this soup and what amount for the calories? This looks good, I think I'll make it as soon as I finish the chicken enchalada soup I made yesterday. If you would like I have this one and another called chicken dupling soup I can share. I got the receipes from a weight lose/support group I used to go to. Laura K

Great, You'll do great and up around soon. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Laura K