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Hey guys! Hope everyone has been doing good. I have to go back an read posts since last Friday....

I've been pretty down the past couple of days. My tightness has completely disappeared and was able to eat this weekend like a mad woman. But I did still manage to lose a pound - go figure. I've also been dealing with a sick child, husband who is way too keyed up about the election and a 14 year old drama queen.

I did call my Dr today and luckily he is going to do another fill Thursday. We leave for our trip to Lake Placid in a week and a half and I new I didn't want to go up there being able to eat like I've been. So, I'm excited about that. Also, I am getting a haircut Friday, going to see High School Musical 2 (the Broadway show) on Sunday with my Drama queen so I have things to look forward to, but just down on myself right now. It is such a pain that I went backwards so badly and haven't been able to catch back up yet!

I know, I know....things will turn around but right now I just want to whine. So, hope you guys don't mind. If I told my hubby what's been going on, he'd just give me one of those lectures to snap out of it so I haven't even mentioned it to him. I've been eating in secret again....lunch to about 3pm then refrain once family is around. Oh, to be full again after just 1/2cup of food is what I long for....I pray that Thursday will be the day!

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We all know its get better but it sure feels good to blow off some steam now and then.

Mom the band for me is a miracle (when restricted) I was an 11-4 eating machine lol so I know what you mean. Good luck with your next fill I am sure it will tighten it all right back up!

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Mom - No worries girlfriend! We've all been there. If we can't whine and vent here, where can we? I know it's frustrating and I hope it gets better soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers!!

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Hi girls!

I'm beat, but I wanted to pop in and say hi. I didn't log my food all weekend, and today was just an awful eating day. Nothing but junk really, but I still got <900 cals in. Weird.

These weeks are so tough for me. I think I'm getting too old to pull 12 hour shifts 4 days in a row. I need a desk job or something. I'm tired, and noticing that I'm struggling to find the energy to get to the gym. I just don't know how I'm going to push through this. I keep hoping things will settle down, I'll feel better tomorrow, etc. Anyway, I will keep trying. I want to get there more than 3 days a week. Too much homework is part of the problem.

So I guess we all have a little whining to do. I too know it will all work out. Take care everyone...see you tomorrow?

~C

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Okay, if you are weird about medical stuff, don't look at the pics below. I just couldn't not send them though. Turler I thought you might be interested. As I've said, I've been feeling really bad and hurting quite a bit the last few weeks. Well tonight I found out why. Usually I pass very small, sand like stones or on the rare occassion tiny gravel; this stone was huge and the pics don't do it justice. It was so pointed and jagged I'm not sure how it passed. It actually got stuck. I know, TMI, but I'm horrified and I don't get freaked out easily. Anyway, look at your own risk. :lol: I certainly hope no one is upset and/or offended that I shared these. I'm always interested in weird medical stuff.

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OMG Bea! I know you were in some pain! I used to have them when I drank carbonated stuff but NEVER like that!!! {{HUGS}} to you! Hope that this will make you feel better.

Thanks guys for understanding the need to whine...it makes me always feel better coming to you all to vent and get it out.

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Guest Leslie2Lose

I agree with MOM - OMG Bea!! You poor girl...you have a right to complain...darn that would hurt!

Mom - come and vent, rant, cry - we are here for you!!!!!!!!!! (hugs)

Ya'll I have restriction - I'm so excited!!! :-)

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Oh my goodness Bea! That had to hurt... Not alot is TMI for me lol I hope you get to feeling better very soon.

Mom its venting :biggrin: I do it alot. Sure makes you feel better though eh?

Ok WTH did they do to the site?

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Okay, if you are weird about medical stuff, don't look at the pics below. I just couldn't not send them though. Turler I thought you might be interested. As I've said, I've been feeling really bad and hurting quite a bit the last few weeks. Well tonight I found out why. Usually I pass very small, sand like stones or on the rare occassion tiny gravel; this stone was huge and the pics don't do it justice. It was so pointed and jagged I'm not sure how it passed. It actually got stuck. I know, TMI, but I'm horrified and I don't get freaked out easily. Anyway, look at your own risk. :biggrin: I certainly hope no one is upset and/or offended that I shared these. I'm always interested in weird medical stuff.

Wow Bea... That hurts even to look at.... You passed that boulder normally?

Ive had 3 kidney stones. One had to be 'removed' in the OR. No Fun....

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I got an unsolicited compliment!

I was walking from my office through the parking lot to a truck... when I got back one of our employees said that I had lost so much weight they couldn't even tell it was me that they were driving up on haha

Yay GO ME!

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I got an unsolicited compliment!

I was walking from my office through the parking lot to a truck... when I got back one of our employees said that I had lost so much weight they couldn't even tell it was me that they were driving up on haha

Yay GO ME!

YAY for your team Brandy!!!! I love hearing stuff like that!

Wow Bea... That hurts even to look at.... You passed that boulder normally?

Ive had 3 kidney stones. One had to be 'removed' in the OR. No Fun....

HI DON!!!!!!!!!!!! Haven't seen you around in a bit. Glad you're here!

Ya'll I have restriction - I'm so excited!!! :-)

That's just great! Now you're gonna go and lose even MORE weight and I'm gonna have to catch up again! I just arrived at the same weight as you....No fair! :wink5:

Thanks guys for understanding the need to whine...it makes me always feel better coming to you all to vent and get it out.

Mom--You are always welcome to whine, bitch, moan and complain about what ever you want. This is the safest place and we are here for you no matter what it is!

By the way...I feel bad asking, but what is your first name? It can't really be Mom, is it? :tongue2:

Turler I thought you might be interested.

Totally interested!!! Wow, impressive. I can't believe you were able to pass that. Have you been checked for any damage to your ureters? Good grief :smile2: that looks down right brutal! I'm glad you feel better though.

I'm off early today. Gotta do some homework and take a test. Blech. I've been crabby lately. Don't know why. I don't see TOM and FLO anymore so I have no idea what's up. I haven't been getting to the gym as much these past 2 weeks. Maybe that's what's making me bitchy.

I like the looks of the new site.

~C

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Thats awesome that you have restriction Leslie. Just have to see how TOM goes. I know you were concerned about that. I believe it or not with more in my band seem to be less restricted this TOM than normal.. go figure. There is no rhyme or reason with this band I don't think

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Brandy - my first name is Katy...but I am so used to hearing "Mom" 24/7 that it might as well be my first name:)

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Hi Mom...actually I am the one who asked! LOL

Katy...love it! That's one of my sister's names! Yes, I understand how we go by "mom" all the time that we don't know anything else!

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