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John-I'd love to see the you before's and afters..... I just sent you a friend request.... I'm so glad to see you are doing well. How is Nikki? Tell her I said hello.

Good evening everyone! I'm here. Trying to keep up with the posts....WOW! You all have been very busy. I hate drama and prefer not to comment! But I do like that you all are able to keep it real. Me...I'm doing well. I have 5cc's in my band...Feeling very little restriction and can eat eat way more than I should. The saving grace is that I have been hitting the 10,000 step mark several times per week. I just went to the gym after work and ran/walked 2.89 miles in 45 minutes...Yea me!!! Ashley and Tam-Tam-Are you both planning to go to the Antioch Meeting tomorrow??? Ash-it's at 7pm, right??? Pat-Hi! Thanks for asking about me. It's good to know I was missed. I have been swamped at work...New students and subs for staff...It kinda sucks having sub aides daily. Hope all are well. I am well on my way to losing the 5lbs I wanted to lose by next weeks appt, April 1.... TTYL....................................

Still reading, Ashley. Lol. Hi everybody. Will post later.

Tamra that would be good. PM me your address and I will call Ashley in a few minutes.

Hi everybody! Hey Tamra! Are you driving or carpooling on Saturday? Ashley and I are trying to catch a ride.

My....it sure is quiet in here tonight!!! I had a horrible day with my eating plan....don't want to even talk about it...But, I made up for it in the exercise dept. I just did 52minutes on the treadmill and I'm at 10,564 steps and the night isn't over. I still have to get everybodies clothes out and make a couple more trips downstairs..... I just wanted to make myself exausted so that I can fall out!!!! Tamra-Please take it easy and don't beat yourself up. Think of it as more weight down than you would have lost on your own and get try to get back on track at the very next meal....I can remember when I would mess up and say, "Oh well....I'll start over on Monday!" I now say, "Next meal!" No time to waste waiting til the next week. You still look beautiful.... John-sorry we won't see you on Sat. Tell Nikki I said happy birthday and she should go buy herself some new boots and gift me her old ones....ROTF LMAO. Have fun..... Ash-Where are you girl? Are you going to be up for driving on Saturday? Call me. Pat-Would you like for me to bring anything??? Tea??? Salad? Anything? I have to get my sh** together my appt in in 2 weeks. I sure hope Dr Whoo is in a good, generous mood... I need a fill...I'M HUNGARY....and I HAVE BEEN EATING!!!!! CARB MONSTER....Go away!!!!!! Hope all are well....Tomorrow is a brand new day!!! totally forgot....DId anyone go to the Kaiser Richmond meeting tonight???? Lee, Jes, Candra, John... where are you???

Okay so today was not a good day for me either. Candra-I'm here. Thanks for asking bout me....Tryin to stay afloat.......sinking,.... fast!!! Tamra-gurl, I'm with you...I need to get my stuff together. I have to focus. My appt is on the 1st and I am no where near ready. I have gained maybe 3lbs but it feels like 10lbs..... I can't wait to see you all. We can all use the motivation. I need restriction!!!! Thinking of doing my own version of the 5 day pouch test....

Good Morning All, Nicolie-Congratulations!!! It looks like you all had a wonderful time. Sorry I missed it! Reggie-you are the bomb mb girl. Everything looks so pretty and elegant. Hope all are well. I loook forward to seeimg you all on Saturday. I hope the weather is good. Have a great week everybody....TTyL

Ashley~~~~OMG!!!!:w00t::laugh::eek::blushing:!!!! 5.5lbs left....You can do it girl!!! I'm so proud of you!!!!!!

Good morning! Have a great day! Just checking in!

Hi everyone! I'm here, just busy.....Later.....Hope all are well...

Hey!!! Tamra-congrats on the new home and move....How exicting. Yes, that thing that was stuck in your throat was something getting stuck. Be sure to chew, chew and chew some more. That happens to me sometimes. Especially when it's real good...KWIM???? LOL. It actually happened when I was eating my breakfast this morning. I only had 1 scrambled egg with 2 slices of bacon...Who knew....I still love this darn band. I have pretty good restriction. It started about 1 week after my first fill and went away briefly. It returned last week after being sick with a cold. I have heard of being tight after illness...Well... here I am. Only, I don't listen well and stop eating. I eat more than I should, I know it!!! I am trying to do better. I have to lose some weight before I see the good Dr. You are doing fabulous on the weightloss.... Keep at it girl. Reggie-I left you a couple of messeges....Where are u??? Jes-Where are you? How are you? Ashley-Yes, it was good catching up with you too. Pat, Pam, Riley, Nicolie, John, Ali, Donna...Hi to you all and those I may have missed!!!!!

Good morning all! Nicole-I'm so happy for you girl! Congratulations! Enjoy! Where is the wedding taking place? Back on the wagon!!! On my carb detox! So hard cuz I love tortilla chips amd salsa!!! Ugh!!! I have 3w3d to elvery shit together. Dr. Whoo here I come! I need to lose 5lbs. My own personal goal!

Top of the morning all! Today will be a great day!

Happy Friday! Notning mew to report! Still struggling!!! Tomorrow is a brand new day. Pat-thanks and very well written. Ttyl

Reggie-I didn't see your previous post. I have not made the chicken yet. Maybe friday night dinner. I have to make a Costco run tomorrow.

Tina-where is this consignment store. I'm willing to travel. I also have some very nice purses that I am willing to part with, in exchange for some clothes. Reggie-Where have you been? How have you been? Are you coming on the 20th? I need to see you!!!

Hi Everyone! I hope all are well. John and Lee-congrats on the 2 week Bandiversary!!! Whoo Hoo!!! Congrats on the weightloss. John-Give the too big Hawaiian shirts to someone who would use them. I know it's hard to see our good clothes go. Especially if we still like them. I am having a hard time with this too. It's kind of bitter-sweet though. While I am exteremely happy to lose the weight....I am not happy having to give up my good clothes. I an admitted compulsive shopper who had a lot of great/expensive clothes....Now I'm wearing inexpensives... I am not willing to spend alot of money, yet. Me and food are having a hard time. I tried hard to stick to program today. B-coffee, 1 Soup at Hand-Creamy Chicken (130calories) L-Breakfast jack minus the bread. I only ate the 1 egg, 1 ham slice, 1 cheese slice and added 1 slice of bacon. S-100 calorie pack of smoked almonds and 4 mozzerella sticks from Jack in the Box. D-???? feeling kind of tight....Maybe a grilled turkey burger patty, no bread of course.....

OMG, TINA!!!! I feel for you. I am so sorry this experience is taking a turn for the worse.... Jes/Riley/Pam-I am in the same boat...and sinking fast. I know I am addicted to carbs. I need to do the 5 day pouch test...Especially if it will get me back on track. I was doing much better with my choices and portions when I thought things would get stuck. Now that I know that I can eat pretty much anything without hurting myself...It's like I have gone off the deepend. I can't help myself. I did not do this to keep self-sabotoging. I have to get my act together or I too will be on the no fill list.... Jes-when is your appt??? Nicolie-I'm right here with you girl. My TOM is pending and I feel so bloated. I tend to eat like a cow the week leading up to and crave sweets too. Unfortunately, I have been indulging a bit too much. I have to stop it. I have to be serious. I can't wait to see you all on the 20th. We need this so badly. I can feel the pressure in all of your words. We need this!!!!

Hello All, Ashley-So glad to see that your son did well and is happy to be home. Not planning to go to Richmond Wedensday. These meetings are getting to be a bit much. Maybe once per month??? Satuday is hair day so I won't make the V. Next time. Plus, I'm going out Sat Night and have to get ready. It's girlz night out. So exhausted, it's Monday. Gotta run....TTYL

Hey everybody!!! Let's just say that this was not a good weekend for me. My band went away and will return in the morning... I did manage to hit 11,886 steps yesterday..... However, my eating since Friday has been out of control. I wish I were there yesterday. I hope to make the next get together. Not going to the Richmond meeting on Wed. Hubby will be away and i'll be alone with the babies. Ash-I will definately keep your baby in my prayers. I know things will be just fine. What's going on this Saturday??? 3/6. Did I miss the mention of a gathering? Unfortunately, I will not make it. It's hair weekend...These braids take hours... I will be ready on 3/20....I will definately need it because I see Dr Whoo on 4/1...I have to be ready. Jes-I'm with you on the need to lose a few before the fill. What day do you see the Dr??? Glad you did the bridge 2 days in a row. Gosh, it's been quiet in here. You all must have had a fabulous weekend. TTYL.... Must get ready for tomorrow......

Hi Everybody! Just checking in. Pretty quiet today. What's goin' on? Hope all are well. Ashley-had a good time chit-chating with you last night at the Antioch Support Group meeting. Thanks for the invite. I'm trying to get my friend and co-worker to come next time. Today was an okay, I didn't over do it day....Great while at work, not so great choices but not too much serving wise while at homel... Tomorrow is a brand new day and a new opportunity to do well. I have to lose 5 lbs by April 1st.... Hey, that's what I'm going to start saying all the time.... I have to lose 5lbs by April 1st!!!!! My new mantra!!!!

Thanks for the well wishes/condolesences for my Auntie. I will miss her so much. She was more like my grandmother. Accountability time!!! B-1/2C. Grits Planned L-1/2 turkey burger patty , 1 scram egg D-Ground turkey taco meat on a bed of lettuce, salsa, non-fat sour cream, jalapeno, cheese, crumbled tortilla chips for crunch, yum!!! The family will be having tacos. Hopefully I can stick to what I've planned. I love tacos!!!!! APRIL 1st, April Fool's Day! Hope I don't end up being the FOOL!!! I have to lose a few lbs...I did ask Beverly if there were an average amount of weight they are looking to see one lose between fills and she said, "No, there's no set/standard amount." She asked me if I wanted an appt to see Robin too. I said, "No." She then said to be sure to tell Dr Fisher that was my choice. I most certainly will! That is a total waste of my time. I do not need a condesending person to tell me what I should and should not be eating. I know what the heck to do...I'm just defiant and ill prepared most of the time. LOL Anyway, I have work to do!!! D-

Good Morning Everybody!!! Dang, it just took me 1/2 hour to catch up on 2 days of posts... I'm back! My auntie's funural was yesterday and it was a wonderful celebration. A tiny bit sad but we are all in a good space now. I took today off for a mental break and to get some neglected house work done...Too bad I haven't started and it's 9:12am... I did well with the food....Lots was available. Not much I wanted though. I did eat a tiny piece of cake and had way too much Patron but I'm back. Today will be a good day. I just called and made my 6 month appt. I spoke to Beverly. My appt with Dr Whoo is Thursday, 4/1. That means I have to hustle....and lose at least 5-7lbs...Quick... I am planning to hit the treadmill later and am going to the support group meeting with Ashley tonight at 7pm. Were going to the Antioch meeting. Ash-I'm going to call you to comfirm that were still on....Not going without you. Candra-sorry about the migraines. Get to KP asap! Riley-Congrats on the Bandniversary. I'll be back.............

okay, so... let's just say I fell off the wagon yesterday and today....I have to get back on track. Tomorrow....Tomorrow is my aunts funeral and I know it's going to be rough. Maybe Wed will be a better day for me. I will try to be good and I plan to wear my Body Magic tank to restrict the eating. Night, night,....it's been a long day...