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Well, I have been naughty.....and it feels GREAT!!!!! *evil laugh* Okay, not that naughty, except that I will be on Unjury shakes all day tomorrow to pay for today. I'm still between 25 and 30 pounds weight loss for the pre-op diet. Not bad. I've only got a week to go. I'm so very excited. It should be good. Of course, I think I'm looking forward mostly to the 2 weeks off. Now, it won't be a full 2 weeks. I'll have to show up to work a little. Oh well, it happens.

Sounds like fun. Can I have a cookie?

Where has the time gone??? I have been going crazy. Trying to get 3 music programs ready for Christmas, cooking correctly for this diet, preparing for surgery, oh yeah, and trying to rest. It is crazy right now. I am sorry that I haven't kept up with this lately. I'm sorry I haven't called you Tia, or messaged youTeresita, or you Leighann. This is the first chance I have had to get on here and do anything. Thanx for the email Tia, you always brighten my day. Anyway, I have kept my weight off that I have lost. Haven't lost much more, if any, but I have been sticking pretty close to the diet. Somedays it was just too hard to eat right, like when you are working 14 straight hours, and in the middle of it there is a dinner in the church hall that you have to be at. But you should all be proud, I only had 1 plate full....well, the first time, the next dinner, I might have had 2 plates, but I have been doing pretty good besides that. At least I haven't gained any of it back. Anyway, I hope all is well with everyone else. Take care!

Girl, how could you ever offend anyone?!?! You tell it like it is. Anyway, sorry I've been away for a bit. Things are quite hectic here. Congrats on the ministry! That is totally awesome. I don't know where I'd be right now if it weren't for my ministry. It's totally awesome! So keep up the good work, and I'll keep you in my prayers. *big hugz*

Congrats girl! You inspire us all. You always seem to bounce right back! You totally rock!

Where has the time gone??? I have been going crazy. Trying to get 3 music programs ready for Christmas, cooking correctly for this diet, preparing for surgery, oh yeah, and trying to rest. It is crazy right now. I am sorry that I haven't kept up with this lately. I'm sorry I haven't called you Tia, or messaged youTeresita, or you Leighann. This is the first chance I have had to get on here and do anything. Thanx for the email Tia, you always brighten my day. Anyway, I have kept my weight off that I have lost. Haven't lost much more, if any, but I have been sticking pretty close to the diet. Somedays it was just too hard to eat right, like when you are working 14 straight hours, and in the middle of it there is a dinner in the church hall that you have to be at. But you should all be proud, I only had 1 plate full....well, the first time, the next dinner, I might have had 2 plates, but I have been doing pretty good besides that. At least I haven't gained any of it back. Anyway, I hope all is well with everyone else. Take care!

Okay, I've been playing with my thumbs. Now what? *smile* Okay, so I'm not bored anymore. Yesterday and today went quite well. The poundage is still the same. I actually put up some Christmas decorations. Can you believe it? It's been a few years since I have done that. Guess I'm more excited this year. My internet was out for the past couple days, just got it working, so that is fun. Not much else anything of any consequence. Just that even though I don't talk to ya all much, I can still feel your support! Thanx to all! *humming* Fr. Abraham, had many sons...........

Congrats Laci! I get banded on Dec. 26th. I'm so excited. So do tell, how are things so far? Any details you would like to share?

Okay, I'll share this with ya. I didn't put it in my journal, but I'll tell you. I went to the movies with some friends last night. Well, when I sat down in the seat, my butt is so big, I had to squeeze into the seat. And as I went down, I felt and heard my jeans rip. My favorite pair, the pair that fits loosely. Well, I had a jacket to cover up the hole, but when I got home, I noticed the tear was almost a foot long!!! There go those jeans. I do feel bad about it, and I know where you're coming from. Maybe I should wear a skirt from now on. I could say I was Scottish! *hugz*

Well, if I was there you could cook for me, then I could cook for you. I love cooking, and I'm enjoying this diet I'm on right now. It's actually kinda fun. I do know how you feel. I'm there with ya *smile*

Okay, I've been playing with my thumbs. Now what? *smile* Okay, so I'm not bored anymore. Yesterday and today went quite well. The poundage is still the same. I actually put up some Christmas decorations. Can you believe it? It's been a few years since I have done that. Guess I'm more excited this year. My internet was out for the past couple days, just got it working, so that is fun. Not much else anything of any consequence. Just that even though I don't talk to ya all much, I can still feel your support! Thanx to all! *humming* Fr. Abraham, had many sons...........

Okay, I hate this darn laptop. I accidentally hit the go back button, and just erased my entire entry. Grrrrr.... Okay, let me say it again. Diet went great! I love cooking with all those seasonings. Food is great. I maintained my weight through the day. I went to my dr.'s office today, and they remembered me and answered my questions without a problem. They were wonderful. Okay, now my best friend. And yes, I use the term loosely. I not only found out that he has been lieing to me more, and everyone else, but he tells another of his friends that he is his best friend. Now isn't that a crock?!?!? Oh well, I'm used to it. But I'm not letting him use me again. Okay, I'm in the hospital again tomorrow. I have to get the IVC filter in to take care of any blood clots that may happen. I'll just be there about 4 of 5 hours. Anyway, I'm tired and have to get up at 5:00 in the morning. I'm going to bed. Lata!

Well, diet went well today, and the procedure of putting in the filter went well. I've just had to sit at home and do nothing all day long, and I'm so very bored now. Someone save me!!!!!!!

Well, diet went well today, and the procedure of putting in the filter went well. I've just had to sit at home and do nothing all day long, and I'm so very bored now. Someone save me!!!!!!!

Okay, first let me say that it's a great day because I had this big bowl of banana pudding! It is low fat and low in sodium, but a little high on the calories, so I had to skimp the rest of the day, but I did it! Yay for me! And (((hugz))) back to you Tia! Someday, that will be in person. And the sodium count thingy, Teresita, is this: salt, or sodium, makes the liver fatter. Alcahol does the same thing. So they put us on a 30 day to shrink the liver. Very low sodium. Once I was on vacation, and I had so many sodas that my feet swelled. The dr. said that was because the sodium intake was so much higher at that time. So, if you shrink the liver by not consuming much sodium, it helps to clean out your system of unwanted toxins, and with a smaller liver, it is easier to get to the stomach. My dr. is real good about taking precautions. He is the only dr. that I have heard of that does this diet like this. There will be less problems in the surgery, and your body will acclimate to the lap band more easliy this way. I think I have a wonderful dr. Anyway, thanx for reading you two, you are awesome! And of course, so are you leigh....Fr. Abraham had many sons.......*evil grin* For those who don't know, which is all of you, I found out this past weekend that she hates that song, and it is now stuck in her head, so I am tormenting her with it. *bigger evil grin* I am so proud of myself. You should all check out the thread on Fr. Abraham. It's great! Well, ta ta for now!

Okay, I hate this darn laptop. I accidentally hit the go back button, and just erased my entire entry. Grrrrr.... Okay, let me say it again. Diet went great! I love cooking with all those seasonings. Food is great. I maintained my weight through the day. I went to my dr.'s office today, and they remembered me and answered my questions without a problem. They were wonderful. Okay, now my best friend. And yes, I use the term loosely. I not only found out that he has been lieing to me more, and everyone else, but he tells another of his friends that he is his best friend. Now isn't that a crock?!?!? Oh well, I'm used to it. But I'm not letting him use me again. Okay, I'm in the hospital again tomorrow. I have to get the IVC filter in to take care of any blood clots that may happen. I'll just be there about 4 of 5 hours. Anyway, I'm tired and have to get up at 5:00 in the morning. I'm going to bed. Lata!

Okay, maybe I'm just an optimist, but it's been a good day once again! I have lost 20 pounds so far. I stuck to the diet, and I'm hungry right now. No biggie, I have some sugar free jello, I'm getting ready to munch on. And it feels good!

Okay, maybe I'm just an optimist, but it's been a good day once again! I have lost 20 pounds so far. I stuck to the diet, and I'm hungry right now. No biggie, I have some sugar free jello, I'm getting ready to munch on. And it feels good!

*singing* Fr. Abraham had many sons; many sons had Fr. Abraham. I am one of them, and so are you. So let's just praise the Lord...... come on, everybody join me.........:clap2:

Girl, you will be fine. And I can't wait to see those cheekbones! That is awesome. I'm getting ready to go get on the scale now, just to see. You never know. Anyway, don't worry about the pre op diet, it'll be fine. It's hard, but you have a goal that you have to work for, so that is great!

Well, I know you'll be fine. Not to worry, we're all in your corner, and the good thing is, is that you can fit more of us in that corner now cuz we be loosing that weight!!!!! You're awesome, it'll be great!

Okay, first let me say that it's a great day because I had this big bowl of banana pudding! It is low fat and low in sodium, but a little high on the calories, so I had to skimp the rest of the day, but I did it! Yay for me! And (((hugz))) back to you Tia! Someday, that will be in person. And the sodium count thingy, Teresita, is this: salt, or sodium, makes the liver fatter. Alcahol does the same thing. So they put us on a 30 day to shrink the liver. Very low sodium. Once I was on vacation, and I had so many sodas that my feet swelled. The dr. said that was because the sodium intake was so much higher at that time. So, if you shrink the liver by not consuming much sodium, it helps to clean out your system of unwanted toxins, and with a smaller liver, it is easier to get to the stomach. My dr. is real good about taking precautions. He is the only dr. that I have heard of that does this diet like this. There will be less problems in the surgery, and your body will acclimate to the lap band more easliy this way. I think I have a wonderful dr. Anyway, thanx for reading you two, you are awesome! And of course, so are you leigh....Fr. Abraham had many sons.......*evil grin* For those who don't know, which is all of you, I found out this past weekend that she hates that song, and it is now stuck in her head, so I am tormenting her with it. *bigger evil grin* I am so proud of myself. You should all check out the thread on Fr. Abraham. It's great! Well, ta ta for now!

Well, soniacan, that's another one down!!!! I feel as thought I have succeded!

Well, day 2 has come and gone. Things went pretty well for me today. Tonight at church they had baked spaghetti, so I had a very very small portion of it. Of course, that meant that I couldn't have my dinner like I planned since there was too much sodium in that very small portion. Oh well, I had a couple grapes, and I'm feeling great. Oh well, I'll c ya lata.

Well, my liver shrinkage diet has begun. I started this morning, and I have kept to it wonderfully. Less than 1000 mg sodium today. This makes me happy. My weight loss has begun.