Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here

[kity 2]

Hey everyone~

Gotta grade some papers just wanted to say Yeah to Laura:Banane20::Banane20:! I know you and Haydee will get to the 23somethings soooo much faster than me...but I'll be inching along behind you guys! Congrats on the runway stuff...keep us posted.

Now I am starving from reading the receipes!!! dinner sounds good!

Thanks for my boobies. I almost didn't post the new low...but wanted to in case it went away again! Not gonna weigh for a few days again...damn weekends mess me up! I will have done 4 hours of cardio this week...that helps!

xoxoxoxo

[smyly 0]

Hi all,

I just had a question for anyone who can answer it. I had a fill yesterday and since I had it I have been extremely gasy. Has anyone else had this issue or am I the black sheep of the bunch? It seems worse than before when it happened. Of course I am almost at my sweet spot. I am at 3.2cc's now in a 4cc band. I really didn't want to ask this question considering it is a little you know...personal.

Hopefully this will jump start my weight loss, since I have been maintaining for two months now.

[Daisalana 33]

Uhmmm I don't know if it has anythign to do with the fill really.. but since banding, I'm a lot gassier than I was pre-band.

[TerriDoodle 6]

No, smyly...I've never had that problem. Maybe dig out your GasX strips from post op phase and finish those off!

Congrats Laura and Pam!!! BIG BIG milestone!! Woooo hoooo!!

I'm making chicken Gumbo tonight...it's yummy! I buy the bottled roux and that makes the whole process virtually painless. I cook this 'by ear' so pardon the non-specific nature of this recipe:

Heat up about 1.5 cup of roux in a heavy 5 qt pot.

Add:

1 chopped onion

6 cloves garlic, chopped fine

4-5 stalks of celery, sliced

1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped fine

Add chicken pieces (1 whole chicken or equiv.) then cover with boiling Water

Add a bunch of Tony Cacheres cajun seasoning (1+ tbsp)

Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 hours or so

skim foam as it appears

Debone chicken (if it has bones), and cut into bitesize pieces

Add chicken back to pot

Let the gumbo "rest" for at least an hour

Serve over cooked basmati rice

Sprinkle each bowl with gumbo file'

(you can add or substitute shrimp, crab, oysters and/or sausage)

[TracyinKS 7]

mmmmmmmmmmm sounds good Terry!

smyly: no real difference in gas... I agree with Terry though..dig out the gasx strips!

[Teachlady 3]

Good evening, Violets..

Just got done with 10 minutes on the bike and 10 minutes on the glider. When I get back from Florida, I'm going to have to start upping the minutes on each gradually. I used to ride the bike 30 minutes at the hospital gym, but can only do 10 minutes here cause the tension is so much tighter. But at least I'm sweating and getting a workout!!

Michelle.. remind me to vote before midnight tonight, k? I'm a bit queazy right now from swinging back and forth, back and forth, back and....... well you get the picture. And I bet you're trying to smack it outta your head right now!!

TracyinKS.... everytime I look at you signature picture I am so amazed at how far you have come!!! Your face looks sooooo skinny now!!

Listen everyone....... do you hear it???? It's the sound of tickers moving ever so slightly each and every day for a Violet Sista!! How kewl is that???

The bobster and I went out and about today. His Bible Study was cancelled due to the weather, so we were able to enjoy the day together. We went to Penneys and yes, we DID buy some stuff. Today lots of things were 70% off. I got some size 16 stretch cord jeans and have to take them back cause they are too big. I also got some size 16 capris and have to take them back cause they are too small. go figger!!! I bought a $62 sweater for $18. It fits me like my 22/24's used to... a bit snug.. but then again. it's a MEDIUM!!!! wooooooooo hooooooooooo It'll be great for next year. Got a cute yellow fleece terry hoodie for Florida evenings.

also got a new printer/scanner/copier/fax for the puter. I don't have a land line phone, but the software in the printer allows you to fax through the puter. Technology.. ain't it great??

Well, the Bobster has fixed dinner.. he put the leftovers in a bowl, stuck them in the microwave and pushed the button. soooooooooo time to go eat. Catch ya later!!

[mdrai 3]

So long as it stays a MENTAL picture, Judy!!

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Hey?! Where did all the smilies go?? There used to be gobs more "non-nanners humping" ones! Hmmmmmmmmm... Judy, did you have something to do with THIS, too??

[TracyK 3]

Someone please define "surprise" destination. I am the kind of gal that likes to know what the options REALLY are before I vote on anything...maybe its just me.

[Teachlady 3]

Moi Michelle????? this site is changing every day!! I can't keep up with it.

*******WARNING!! LAURA CLOSE YOUR EYES AND DON'T LOOK AT THE ATTACHMENT*******

For everyone else. Here are the latest before and during pics. Now mind you in the Jan. pics I am wearing my daughter's swimsuit and I would never wear it out in public. But just to say I got into it is an accomplishment!!

Before and after pictures.doc

[mdrai 3]

Tracy, I think I posted some over on the other thread... or you can click on the link in the other thread (it's in Ms. Jen's post on page 3 (I think) & check it out yourself. Also, keep in mind that we've discovered that the actual price may be more than $250 if we go w/a nicer hotel...

Laura's Tunica idea is sounding appealing because she can get us comp (= FREE) rooms/suites!! She's a high roller, baby!!!

[mdrai 3]

Judy!! You're the incredible shrinking woman!! Amazing! Way to go!! & the suit looks great -- bring it with you to... where?????

[Daisalana 33]

I'm not a high roller, I just have connections hah hah.

WOOHOO GO JUDY!!!!

I never responded about what you were doign in the dream, but it was in the hotel lobby, mingling with fully dressed people. But it seemed normal at the time lol. I guess most the pics I see of you involve the swimsuit and you were talking about it that night!

[adorable 1]

Just had to point out, since no one noticed. I hit the 240's yesterday too! YAY US PAM!!!!!

I am posting my thing for the day in a minute, I know what I'm gonna put but I had to get the info from another website. I couldn't wait for this though.

Are you ready?

You know Project Runway?

Well that (game) I play where I am a clothing designer, called SecondLife. SecondLife is holding their VERY FIRST TELEVISED COMPETITION.

SecondLife Project Runway. I entered and didn't think anything of it, I sent them some samples of my clothing and an app. I got a letter today, I have been selected with ONLY 11 others to be in it! OMG YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am just so excited I can't contain myself.

So every week, it's like the real show.. we get a theme, have a time limit to make it, go before judges, etc. Till the last designer is left standing. I gotta get my game face, this is SO exciting and SOOO good for business! YAYAYAYAYAYAYA! When I figure out where it's televised at, I'll give ya'll the info so you can watch

Hey Laura,

I thought about signing up on Second Life...is it hard?

[adorable 1]

Moi Michelle????? this site is changing every day!! I can't keep up with it.

*******WARNING!! LAURA CLOSE YOUR EYES AND DON'T LOOK AT THE ATTACHMENT*******

For everyone else. Here are the latest before and during pics. Now mind you in the Jan. pics I am wearing my daughter's swimsuit and I would never wear it out in public. But just to say I got into it is an accomplishment!!

Judy what a difference!!! You look fantastic!! You ARE amazing!!!

[Daisalana 33]

Nope.. it might seem overwhelming at first, but it's simple enough.. and I can help you when you start out :wink:

It's free to download, and free to play.