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HOPPY Easter, all....sounds like everyone had a great day...we did too, went out to our friends house for dinner....did pretty good, had ham turkey and polish sausage...yum...not too bad on the candy, had some, but it's ok, I am not beating myself up on it...well, dd needs to get to bed-puter is in her room!-so better finish up.....have a great night all!

Hi Ladies....went for an esophogram today...ay a hospital near home and where I had my band done....this guy thought that my pouch looked larger than "normal"...I am wondering if my band slipped....I am still having problems 4 wks after fill, even "thicker" liquids sometimes cause great gurgling and go down really slow...I am wondering what they do if it is slipped???? Liquids for a while? or surgery....and of course we are leaving for my sisters tomorrow for the weekend...:smile2:.....my Doc won't get the results til tomorrow late or Monday.... Judy have a great time on your cruise...Kat congrats on the job....everybody else, have a great weekend, but I am sure I will be checking in from Ohio...

Michelle thanks so much for the Margarita warning...lol....love that!!!!!

I may need an un-fill, a tad....had .5 put in 10 days ago...I had trouble getting soup down at lunch, we went out for mexican, and my enchilada and margarita went down ok, but I did PB a little bit...I have lost 6 lbs in 10 days....but I have about 35 to go....I dunno, I dunno....

LOL, cute, thanks for the info....

Good grief, Kat, that's terrible...so glad the FD made it in time, especially with you being gone....kids today have no respect for people's property... Well, had my fill yesterday...overall he was pleased...down 79 lbs in 2 yrs...found out they have a new 3rd office even closer to me....right now they are the only office in a brand new 4 story building! Ok, I have a question that I have been dying to ask...Judy, why do you put a CAPITAL E in Pamela's name??? Well off to get sheets outta dryer and vacuum up here...I'll be later...

ewww, you had to bring up Sonic...we just got 2 of them here in Illinois...we are getting thunderstorms here right now, not sure if that is good news or not for you'n out east...I am sooo on my way to get a fill and my 2 yr "STAR", check-up, whatever... Be back later...have a good afternoon!

Wow, I am surprised no-one else has responded.....I have lost 80 lbs, have about 40 more to go...so I am at 2/3's gone....I will be 2 years on Sat 28th....going for a fill on Thursday, can feel lately we are not moving downward, kinda spiraling in circles...up 2 down 2 -you know the drill..but hanging in there....

Happy Birthday Tracy K...:smile::thumbup:....and Kat glad Manda is coming home...that is great news...made a new batch of Ham/Cheese soup today....yummo...hope everyone has a great night!!!:tt2:

welcome Blossom and congrats on your success so far...I had to reply because my husband's nickname for me is Blossom...and we are about the same age...I was banded almost 2 yrs ago and I have 80 lbs so far....keep up the good work!

Thanks for the FB adds and for making me feel welcome...I have been a slug today...drove hubby to train very early this am so HE could go workout downtown, and since it was too early for me to go to my class, i fell back to sleep...I have to keep moving...can't get it in gear!!! Hope all the "patients" and families are doing better today... Talk to you later....have a good night...

Yeah for me...I went to health club again and they showed me how to do the circuit machines, which were just a little more involved than the machines at Curves. Then I did the tradmill for 35 minutes....Kat glad Manda is doing better and hope Kinsey feels better soon, and Judy, same goes for Ethan and his Mom....so how do I find you kids on Facebook....I am becoming addicted,,,,Login | Facebook it looks like the scale may finally move in the right direction this week....have been on a roller coaster/yo-yo the past 2 months really...off to check my chili...see you all later!

We are supposed to get another inch or two tonight/tomorrow, I think....but on the bright side, I have gone to workout 5 of 6 days....yeah me....made the mistake of stopping by Panera this morning fior free coffee and I thought samples of their new breakfast items...I eneded up ordering a egg souffle and ate halk of it, was very good, but way too many points for a breakfast, so I had to skimp the rest of day...hope everybody is feeling better...:bored:

Glad no one was offenden by Vi's picture...it was too purple to pass up!!! LOL... I think has far as the weight thing goes, it's a journey...you have to think of it as a lifestyle change...we didn't gain the weight overnight, and it won't go away overnight either...learning process....I still go to Weight Watchers every week...I need the accountability and support...the last month I have been up and down...down another 1.2 today...but was up 2.0 last week, and 3 lbs two weeks before...I think for January I am still up 1/2 lb or so...I did win a 3 month membership to a hospital health and fitness center, so I have just been able to really start doing that...and as long I am not working, I may as well take advantage of it...going to try to commit to go every day next week...and actually try a class or 2...instead of just doing treadmill...anybody have any suggestions...I thought I heard someone say they do Zumba..I also have never done yoga or Pilates so I might try that...they also have a AiChi which is like Tai Chi but in the water... Anyway, have a good night..talk later!

Don't get offended...but I saw this and think she could be your mascot!!! She's very violet!!!! LOL....

Hi Violets, TracyKS, yes I did put the tofu in the H/C soup...think next time I will try the immersion blender and see if it "creams" into the soup more, it really has no taste, just looks weird....I was on the radio here in Chicago today..I was driving home from lunch with a friend and a short "playtime" at the casino-shhhhh...but I had a coupon for 45.00 and I was 1/2 the way there-it would have been a SIN not to take advantage!!! LOL...ok, well, I lost my job in Sept, which was a step-down from the job I lost in Nov 2007...have been looking and doing some temp stuff, anyway, they were talking on the radio and they wanted people to call in who were looking for jobs...I dialed and miracle, I got through, got on the air, talked for a few minutes with the host, who is my fav...and they took my ph number and if anybody is interested, they can call station and they will pass on my number...who knows...anything worth a shot at this point. I just love reading you guys...Judy I am basically straight west of you so we get your weather about 24 hrs before you do....was beautiful today, but supposed to get freezing again this weekend! :biggrin: Have a great weekend and I hope everybody feels better soon!

WOW...I made the Ham & Cheese soup today, and LOVED IT!!!:tongue: I added some tomatoes/chilies...was very good though and I figured out the Weight Watcher points and it is only 4 pts per 8 oz serving...

Thanks Judy for the fudge recipe, and I promise, no making it for here, only to give away...it started snowing here outside Chicago about 5 or 6pm and the temp is dropping.....afraid it is heading your way Judy and whomever else is east of here....stay warm all!!!

Ok, Judy, would you please share your fudge recipe....I found a "low-point" one made with brownie mix and PUMPKIN and fat-free peanut butter.....you don't cook it, just mix and chill...well it never got hard-hate that!....and when you scooped it out it looked like dog-you know what....daughter tried it before I told her there was pumpkin in it....she didn't like it and went ballistic after I told her about the punkin....lol....imagine if I tried the Velveeta one!!!! You gals' and your POOP TARTS are cracking me up..... Hope you all have a great holiday!!!:laugh:

I have to crow a little!!!! I AM IN ONEDERLAND, for the first time in I cannot truthfully remember when....and gas by us also went down to 1.99 today...a sign??? LOL....

Ok, was it here I saw a recipe for a taco-type soup that had tomato soup and salsa as the base...I have searched taco soup all over the place and have not found anything with those ingredients...I must be losing my mind.....and I wish it weighed more than .5 so I would be in ONEDERLAND!:thumbdown:

I still go to WW for the weekly support and wigh in...I am 1 1/2 yrs out from band, still have a ways to go....I haven't "fessed" up at my meeting about my band but have posted about it on the boards...some of THOSE boards will flame you for anything, so I wouldn't take it to heart...I am using the tool of WW with my other tool, my band. I usually have problems getting all my veges and fruits in...I find juices V8 or Fusion works best for me...but the smoothie mixes are great sources of protein, 14-17 gm per drink and it helps get my calcium in....do what is best for you...I could have done it all with just weight watchers, but it would have taken me forever-er...it is still taking me a while, but slower is better anyway...

I don't have any problems with rice, pita bread goes down fine....denser breads like whole grain are ok...or just take it real slow, chew well...now tortillas as in tacos, burritos are rough some days but enchilada sauced ones are fine...just try a little at a time...you will learn....

I am not a VIOLET, I was banded 2/28/07, but I enjoy reading you guys so much....I remember when Tracy in KS thought she was going to be a January bandster, then Feb and on and on...I am getting THERE, slowly but surely...down 75 lbs, almost in ONEderland....still go to WW for weekly "check-in"...haven't had a fill since June....think I am good where I am at, still have PB's but it's ok, keeps me "good"...anyways, hope you don't mind my "lurking"....:thumbup:

Reesa, I see your sig says you are from Rockford-may I ask where you were banded? I live in Elgin and had mine done at St Alexius in Hoffman Estates...my daughter lives in Rockford and also is a nurse in Rockford...I would love to see her have surgery also, but I am sure going to Hoffman is out of question for her...hoping there IS somebody out there doing surgery???