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Good morning, lap band ladies! Sounds like everyone had a great holiday. Dee, your dinner sounded fantastic! Marcy, loved your song. Lap, you look soooo good. wow. Sweet Lotza', congrats on hitting 40 lbs. You must be really pleased!

Well, I managed to gain a lb for this past weigh in. I'm hoping it's Water, but we shall see. Poo.

Thanks! but for the pain I'm feeling good in my clothes.

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I am going to have to remember that for the Turkey Patty...that sounds great!!! Do you thaw it at all, or is it completely frozen?

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Good morning, lap band ladies! Sounds like everyone had a great holiday. Dee, your dinner sounded fantastic! Marcy, loved your song. Lap, you look soooo good. wow. Sweet Lotza', congrats on hitting 40 lbs. You must be really pleased!

Well, I managed to gain a lb for this past weigh in. I'm hoping it's Water, but we shall see. Poo.

I am a New Mexico Red Chili Girl -- If you ask me, "Red or Green" I'm going to take Red everytime!

Anyway, I missed my Red Chili!!!

We haven't gotten any snow yet in the city! The mountains are getting hit hard, I think.

They called this morning, desperate for help in the NICU, so I'm here today working with the Babies!

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I hit my first mini goal last week which was 235. The lowest I remember weighing as an adult. Now on to the second mini goal - 200 lbs...the lowest I remember weighing since I was 12. :thumbup:

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Hello Banditos! Long time no post! Belated Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years to you all.

I am sorry I've been a stranger. I've scanned the posts, but I know I'll never catch up, so I'm jumping in here. I hope no one minds.:thumbup:

I have been a bad, bad bandster. I have gained about 5 pounds, but I am so thankful for my band otherwise it would be 25, no doubt. I am dusting myself off and jumping back on the band wagon.

I am loving all the wonderful news you've shared here. Patty! You. Look. Mahvalous!!! Rockin' those 18/20s!!

I am back to one day at a time. Back to the basics. Back to practicing those rules and remembering why I got banded in the first place -- to get healthy.

Update on what's been going on here: We lost Barkley at the end of November. I miss him every second of every day. His seizures became uncontrollable and constant with medication and he couldn't tolerate surgery. He really suffered the last week of his life to the point where I felt like I was disrespecting him because I didn't let him go sooner. I'm still working on that.

My dad has been in the hospital and though home now, he is not improving. The walker and catheter continue and he hates the loss of his independence. I hate it for him too. Trying very hard to keep his focus positive. We had a good Christmas with him -- sang every Christmas carol we could think of.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi and let you all know that I'm thinking of you (even when I fall off the band wagon) and sending you positive thoughts and big hugs.

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Hello all, hope you had a Merry Christmas!

Mini, I am down 2. Amazing, can't remember another x-mas week ever in my life that did not involve a weight gain.

I was at the store today and saw all the Vitamins, powders, and various diet stuff for sale. Isn't it nice not to have to start the year with yet another resolution about losing weight? yeah bandsters!

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Ah Shelbi...I am so sorry. I know that Barkley must be looking down on you...it is so hard to lose a dog. My grandpa can't even remember me and is also in the long process of losing his independence as well. It really, truly is heartbreaking. I gained over Christmas...so I am ready to go back to basics too. I also, feel so thankful and BLESSED to have my band. I am thankful I did it when I did, if I had decided to wait this year, it would have been impossible due to the economy. So I am THANKFUL!!!!

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Hello Banditos! Long time no post! Belated Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years to you all.

I am sorry I've been a stranger. I've scanned the posts, but I know I'll never catch up, so I'm jumping in here. I hope no one minds.:hurray:

I have been a bad, bad bandster. I have gained about 5 pounds, but I am so thankful for my band otherwise it would be 25, no doubt. I am dusting myself off and jumping back on the band wagon.

I am loving all the wonderful news you've shared here. Patty! You. Look. Mahvalous!!! Rockin' those 18/20s!!

I am back to one day at a time. Back to the basics. Back to practicing those rules and remembering why I got banded in the first place -- to get healthy.

Update on what's been going on here: We lost Barkley at the end of November. I miss him every second of every day. His seizures became uncontrollable and constant with medication and he couldn't tolerate surgery. He really suffered the last week of his life to the point where I felt like I was disrespecting him because I didn't let him go sooner. I'm still working on that.

My dad has been in the hospital and though home now, he is not improving. The walker and catheter continue and he hates the loss of his independence. I hate it for him too. Trying very hard to keep his focus positive. We had a good Christmas with him -- sang every Christmas carol we could think of.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi and let you all know that I'm thinking of you (even when I fall off the band wagon) and sending you positive thoughts and big hugs.

Shelbi, My Dear Shelbi!

I have missed you! I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Barkley! I know how special he was to you. Don't beat yourself up for his last days. You love him and he knew that. It's so difficult to let go. You're human and you did what you had to do. I know he understood.

I am glad you had a good Christmas with your Dad. I'm sorry to hear he is not improving.

You've had a lot going on with your life. Gaining 5lbs is not so bad, Dear! And you're right, the Band is there when you're ready to climb back on that wagon and start fresh. You can do it. And Baby, if you fail - as we all do now and then, it's okay. Sometimes it's a struggle just to live our lives during the difficult times, be patient with yourself and take it one moment at a time. Maybe write yourself a list of reasons why you want to get back to the basics. List the basic rules that have worked in the past - this always helps me. Then I post what I've written on my refrigerator so I can see it everyday.

You're a Mom, a daughter, a wife and more than anything you're a wonderful sweet woman who deserves to be healthy and happy. Don't be gone so long, come back and let us support you and love you! We need you as much as you need us!

Got it Chickie?

Hugs,

dee~

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Thank you all for your so very kind words! You guys are the best of the best.:tongue_smilie:

As all of you know, there is always another dog (or twenty)who needs a home and people have been trying to give us another dog right off the bat. I have a co-worker who has been trying to give me her lab for more than a year and I've always refused because I didn't want Barkley to have to share his place in the pack during his last years. Anyway, when I got the full story on this boy and I knew I couldn't stand another day living without a dog, we went and got him. He's a 2-yr-old yellow who has spent his entire life in a small lot and had never even had his immunizations! It's one of those stories where the family got a cute puppy and then realized how much work he would be and put him outside until they could find someone to take him. He had never even worn a collar before and had Parvo as a pup. So, I've had a good project to work on -- he has a heart of gold, but is a wild goofy teenager -- not the dignified older gentleman that Barkley was. This has been very healing for me -- he's now house trained and doing well on the leash. We've got all the vet stuff behind us and he knows "sit". I wish you could have seen him run when we turned him out in the back yard for the first time -- he had never been able to stretch his legs or get the exercise that labs must have. And now I have a walking buddy -- so no more excuses! My youngest son has named him "Wilson".

Sorry to ramble on about my dogs, and thanks to my fellow dog lovers for indulging me. :)

I am going to bite the bullet and weigh tomorrow morning and update my ticker. Time to face the music, so to speak.

Thanks again for allowing me to be here after being negligent with my participation. Did I tell you that you are the best of the best already? Well, you are!!!

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Ahhh, Wilson sounds WONDERFUL!!! And how lucky for him that he has a new mom. Sounds like you're making great progress with him already.

Did you every read Marley and Me?

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Hello Banditos! Long time no post! Belated Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years to you all.

I am sorry I've been a stranger. I've scanned the posts, but I know I'll never catch up, so I'm jumping in here. I hope no one minds.:tongue_smilie:

I have been a bad, bad bandster. I have gained about 5 pounds, but I am so thankful for my band otherwise it would be 25, no doubt. I am dusting myself off and jumping back on the band wagon.

I am loving all the wonderful news you've shared here. Patty! You. Look. Mahvalous!!! Rockin' those 18/20s!!

I am back to one day at a time. Back to the basics. Back to practicing those rules and remembering why I got banded in the first place -- to get healthy.

Update on what's been going on here: We lost Barkley at the end of November. I miss him every second of every day. His seizures became uncontrollable and constant with medication and he couldn't tolerate surgery. He really suffered the last week of his life to the point where I felt like I was disrespecting him because I didn't let him go sooner. I'm still working on that.

My dad has been in the hospital and though home now, he is not improving. The walker and catheter continue and he hates the loss of his independence. I hate it for him too. Trying very hard to keep his focus positive. We had a good Christmas with him -- sang every Christmas carol we could think of.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi and let you all know that I'm thinking of you (even when I fall off the band wagon) and sending you positive thoughts and big hugs.

I am so sorry about your loss of Barkley. Please do not beat yourself up too much. It is hard to let go of something we love so much. My thoughts are with you.

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