If you fit the above, please join in this thread.

Haha, I'll bring my lasso.

OTR' date=' I thought you loved pussycats ???[/quote']

I do........ Especially with horseradish & beer

I have 3 cats.

I love cats, they love me, and I am not ashamed.

I am secure in my manhood.

Count me in! Anyone have suggestions for surviving a week in Las Vegas for a work conference while I'm on purees/softs?? I'm really wondering what I'm going to eat given that virtually all of my meals are arranged by my company. Maybe I'll just have a really, really good loss this week.

Bring protein powder and a shaker cup. If you don't get enough protein at meals (can be hard if they don't have the right foods), have a protein shake before bed. I liked the GNC Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder in French Vanilla Creme mixed with a Starbucks Via Decaf Italian Roast packet and 1 cup water. Easy to travel with the ingredients. I also liked the Unjury Chicken protein because it mixes with just warm water.

Order ala cart instead of meal if you are ordering your food. For example, just scrambled egg for breakfast. Order soup and just eat the parts you can. Ask for apple sauce.(Apple sauce cups are a good snack to pack too because they are shelf-stable.)

Have fun and win big for me!

Lynda

I think we need positive views and suggestions, not negative. Many of us have been going through a lot of pain before as well as after our surgery and we want to read about the positive views from others. Or at least I do... I love hearing the success stories, not the name calling and whatever else nasty you have to say about others. We all want to be able to express our views without wondering who is going to make fun of us if we do, and there are some topics here that are hard to discuss or are for me...lol I wish all of you the best success on your surgery and anything you wish to try in your life. I know I've been given a second chance to change many things of my life and I am going to do it.. once I'm able. I do hope I can find others in my area that are looking for people to exercise with as I think that would be easier for me as well.

It's all good...

Hey, speaking of pets, my granddaughter has 2 sugar gliders, natives of Australia. I wonder if Aussie Lady recognizes them:

Hey' date=' speaking of pets, my granddaughter has 2 sugar gliders, natives of Australia. I wonder if Aussie Girl recognizes them:

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Awwww that is so cute!!

And to the topic being able to post without being harassed yes we should be able to. I realized today I usually joke, help, or keep things light hearted when I'm here .... But sometimes I wish I could reach out for help and I haven't because....

Beach people unite!!

I think we should all go to Aussielady's beach house in Australia !!

Come on down everyone!!!!!!

I wish I could be there right now!!

I work in the Seattle area' date=' but permanent home is Near Wenatchee in Central WA. So it's either rain during the week or snow on weekends.[/quote']

My husband was in the navy and we lived near Bremerton on the Bangor sub base. It was gorgeous there during the summer! I never thought I would say it but I actually miss it there sometimes! I live in Baton Rouge, la now so it's always hot!!

Come on down everyone!!!!!!

Aussie, Don't tease me. I have access to airline passes, and I'll use them!

My husband was in the navy and we lived near Bremerton on the Bangor sub base. It was gorgeous there during the summer! I never thought I would say it but I actually miss it there sometimes! I live in Baton Rouge, la now so it's always hot!!

You're right! The summers here make up for the dreary rain. It rarely gets to hot to enjoy the summer days in the sun and everything is always healthy and green. Definitely have the four seasons here..

Thank you to whoever posted the link to this thread for me. I haven't gotten to read every post on the 8 pages, but I am loving what I've read. I too wish this could be turned into a forum. You all sound like my kind of people. It's like the VST version of Planet fitness...The Judgement Free Zone! I love it! I am not looking to be babied, but I am looking forward to sharing without worry of being bullied. Viva La awesome thread here!

I work in the Seattle area, but permanent home is Near Wenatchee in Central WA. So it's either rain during the week or snow on weekends.

We're close, I'm in Yakima.

Hello all! I am pretty new and I would love to join your group. I need all the support I can get! Just finished all my pre op requirements, so next step is waiting to hear from my ins co.. I am scared but SO INSPIRED by you all & I am so excited!!! I have had hypothyroidism for about 13 years now & was wondering if you have to crush your meds for the rest if your life. Kinda worried bout that... Any tricks or suggestions?