Can't be without my friends. You all are a big part of my success.

Long story Michele, but I have been there on a boat and the handle hit me in the face and knocked be down the stairs. Two bruised ribs and a black eye. You won't catch me using those suckers again!

I always considered using resistance bands, but not so much anymore.

I can just see the Lawyer commercials on tv, "if you be seriously hurt, while working out with resistance bands, call 1-800-sue-now. We maybe able to get you compensation".

I think I watch too much tv!? Speaking of which, I think I want a sister wife. I need help taking care of things around here.lol

That is nice!

Hey Dawn, Just notice your ctwin has a nice bicycle ticker, thats what you need.

Are you guys just trying to confuse me?

Ok, I'll stop rambling here. I'll go see if I can save some poor bandster.

Everyone have a good Thursday!

Don't forget Dawn, the chocolate has all kinds of critters in them.Best to take your own Snacks.

Good Morning All...

I can't in good conscious like any post of us getting injured...glad that it wasn't any worse than it was Mini...and you too, Terri!

Very good to know that you are well Dawn, and not affected by the storms.

Janet...you are so right about not taking chances with lightening. I remember some of the news reports about people being struck in the most unusual places, even when a storm was not in the vicinity.

Dee, how is the summer so far? You should post a picture of you in your new sundress! I hope the computer guy comes through with your refund.

I take 2 doses of Nexxium a day. I've noticed that the reflux begins around 9:30 in the evening. I slept most of the night propped up on multiple pillows last night.

Just cannot figure out how to avoid the evening reflux...

I hope all have a great day...

Terri...so thoughtful for Diane's Starbucks gift!

A Sushi update: She is not back to her former self, but each day she is walking more and becoming more interactive with all of us. She returns to the vet for another check of her Fluid levels in her lungs. Her respiration rate continues to be near the target range of 20.

BBL

Terri, I was wrong, the backing doesn't come with the quilt, gotta read the small print.

Can't believe how cheap their fabric is. You've ordered from them before, so you know the quality?

I hope Sushi continues to improve. Poor animals age just like us humans. Arthritis, diabetes, heart disease etc... I wonder if animals get dementia and if not, why???

Carole, is there some kind of evening medication maybe causing reflux, since being banded? Milk product? Since banding, fruit punch gatorade affects me, other flavors no, just fruit punch. Go figure!

Terri, I was wrong, the backing doesn't come with the quilt, gotta read the small print.

Can't believe how cheap their fabric is. You've ordered from them before, so you know the quality?

Yes, I tend to wash their fabric before using it... they have a lot of stiffener in it. Just warm Water is all you need, no Cheer! LOL.

Janet, check out the website www.christianlanequilters.com. They sell whole cloth backing fabric with no seams.

Yes' date=' I tend to wash their fabric before using it... they have a lot of stiffener in it. Just warm Water is all you need, no Cheer! LOL.[/quote']

Yeah leave the cheer for the pond!

Thanks Terri, for the heads up on the website. I'm such an idiot, I'm looking around for my tablet to look it up, as I'm reading your thread on my tablet.

Thanks to Miss Dee, I went to Victory Secret for a bra sizing. Never done that before. I've been wearing the wrong size bra my whole life. I always wore a D cup and I got a 38DD.Most of it was still bending over and having my side flab fall into cup.

Got underwire, which I have never been comfortable in, but I can't tell with my new ones. All in all, I'm very happy.

Thanks Dee for going first!

Congrats on the fitting Janet. I hope it makes a difference and works for you!

LOL Janet...I can only imagine the scene over the tablet!

Terri...good to know about the web site. I intend to begin to make my first quilt...after the house renovations are finished.

Another Sushi update: her lungs are looking much better. The vet said she is convinced that in addition to the heart failure, she had pneumonia. Poor little sweetie...she must have felt horrible, and did not even complain. We took her to the vet because she developed a cough and she rarely has ever coughed.

We don't know how much time she has, but she is now more energetic, and we know she enjoys being home with us...

Janet, the only pattern I have noticed is that around 4 hours after eating dinner the reflux begins. I'm not eating anything different, nothing spicy. It seems that in the evening when my pouch is empty though I am not hungry, I can feel the burning sensation.

I've been trying Tums, drinking some low fat milk, and newest item to try is cottage cheese. I remember that my father who had an ulcer, would have a shot glass of half 'n half. I can't afford those calories...he never had a weight issue.

My medications in the evening have not changed in years. I wake up in the morning feeling fine. I tolerate all meals fine...until the evening.

Most of the day it feels like I am in the green zone...but occasionally my band is suddenly too tight. All this with about half of the Fluid I used to have in my band.

I hope the new doctor has some new insights to share...