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[phyllser 3]

Yesterday at the pool, a "friend" quietly did a number on my self-worth. I came home, cried, prayed and then--considered the source (not the first time).

BUT, I did not go to food for comfort! THAT was new since I've been going to OA. A new step for me! Also, I had the LAP-BAND® and went from a 20/22 to a 8/10. She had the LAP-BAND® and...lost nothing. Wonder if there is a connection.....

You bet... it's called "JEALOUS"!! LOL

Glad you let it roll off your back! Ask "Peaches" what some idiot said to her this week!!! When someone cuts you down, it's usually connected to jealousy!

[jbflorida 1]

Peaches--what's the story?

(thanks, Phyl)

[IndioGirl55 32]

Jodie

We are staying at a place (condo's) called Desert Rose here's the link Desert Rose Resort, a Las Vegas Suite Hotel in Nevada

Good luck w/your friend ;0) - nice and slow is good...

Ya I didn't understand John Lennon Show either- You can get us free tickets??

Yep you are so right lbt has been the best support for me - I am lucky when I 1st joined the ladies in the 50's thread gave me the low down on the band - they are the ones who educated me - but alas none of them post any more..

Judy - I would consider the source - you are a beautiful woman - you know where she's coming from.. I would discontinue that so called freindship

Joyce - what beautiful words !!!

Eva - Ya I know but can do no where the damage that Ryder did - and we are crate training..

Charlene & LauraK - Thanks !!!

[pj_txlady 0]

Charlene - I'll email you my menu - you gotta eat real food and those pt bars have pt yes but lots of calories too.. You gotta order some of the clear liquid protien drink stuff - they are like crystal lites - but have like 15 grms pt for 70 calories - the

Which clear liquid Protein Drinks are you talking about Janet, will you email me the name and where you get them?

[pj_txlady 0]

Thought I would pop in and say hi to everyone. Hope all is doing well.

I went in this morning for a fill. Dr told me my band was a little stretched and that is why I am so hungry all the time. I told him I'm so hungry is because you deflated me and I'm needing more fill. Anyways he told me to remember always eat only 1/2 cup at each meal. I was just wondering does everyones Doctor say only 1/2 cup? I believe I have seen where some Dr's allow 1 whole cup per meal.

Hope this fill helps....went to CheeseCake Factory today for lunch, did not have any cheese Cake, sure wanted some though.

Have a good weekend...xoxoxo Pj

Lori...enjoy your weekend with daughter and friend.

Janet....I want your Bella, she is so adorable.

[pj_txlady 0]

Jodie

We are staying at a place (condo's) called Desert Rose here's the link Desert Rose Resort, a Las Vegas Suite Hotel in Nevada

Good luck w/your friend ;0) - nice and slow is good...

Ya I didn't understand John Lennon Show either- You can get us free tickets??

Yep you are so right lbt has been the best support for me - I am lucky when I 1st joined the ladies in the 50's thread gave me the low down on the band - they are the ones who educated me - but alas none of them post any more..

Judy - I would consider the source - you are a beautiful woman - you know where she's coming from.. I would discontinue that so called freindship

Joyce - what beautiful words !!!

Eva - Ya I know but can do no where the damage that Ryder did - and we are crate training..

Charlene & LauraK - Thanks !!!

You look fantastic Janet....doesn't look like the same person at all.

[jbflorida 1]

Good luck with the puppies--so cute. There is nothing like a little scratchy tongue washing your face with kisses. I got some "loving" at my volunteer work today from a little chihuahua named Kiwi.

Thanks for the support--friends like that, I do not need! This is someone who "embellishes" (lies) the truth a lot. She told me that she has not lost weight and has been going to OA. I have been going since March and she has never been there. (I wanted to laugh.) I have to consider the source.

When I hear good results from you ladies, I do not get jealous. I am thrilled for your success and use your success as motivation and inspiration! Some people are so miserable that they need others to be miserable to make them feel better. She is also someone that has a million excuses for things. And yes, we can come up with excuses why we can't lose. There is only one reason--we ate too much! (medical reasons aside) Janet "stuck her tongue out at the junk food aisle" and grabbed control. We can do it too, but we more than have to want it; we have to DO it. This person does not have the desire and strength to do it--so she has to tear me down because I can!

I have more to go, but I will do it, slowly and with God's help and guidance.

Whew! I feel better. This can be BETTER than eating!

[ljv52 2]

Hi everyone!! Just a quick hello. i'm on my sister's computer and the keyboard is terrible and I can barely type on it. First of all, happy band anniversaries to Julie and Janet.

Arrived safely - having a great time with my sister's family. DB and his family arrive today and we check into condo at the beach -- looking forward to some pool/ocean time.

Just wanted to say hi and catch up on the posts. Went to the gym yesterday and an hour walk already this a.m.

Love to you all -- love the new puppy Janet. Jodi, new guy sounds interesting.

Linda

[Charlene K 1]

Good luck with the puppies--so cute. There is nothing like a little scratchy tongue washing your face with kisses. I got some "loving" at my volunteer work today from a little chihuahua named Kiwi.

Thanks for the support--friends like that, I do not need! This is someone who "embellishes" (lies) the truth a lot. She told me that she has not lost weight and has been going to OA. I have been going since March and she has never been there. (I wanted to laugh.) I have to consider the source.

When I hear good results from you ladies, I do not get jealous. I am thrilled for your success and use your success as motivation and inspiration! Some people are so miserable that they need others to be miserable to make them feel better. She is also someone that has a million excuses for things. And yes, we can come up with excuses why we can't lose. There is only one reason--we ate too much! (medical reasons aside) Janet "stuck her tongue out at the junk food aisle" and grabbed control. We can do it too, but we more than have to want it; we have to DO it. This person does not have the desire and strength to do it--so she has to tear me down because I can!

I have more to go, but I will do it, slowly and with God's help and guidance.

Whew! I feel better. This can be BETTER than eating!

Judy, I started going to Celebrate Recovery on Friday nights. It is a place for anyone who needs support for recovery no matter what it is. Anyway, the leader, who is a recovering alcoholic said sometimes you need to "fire" your friends.....the ones that bring you down and enable. It really hit hard for me.....I had to put my friend of over 30 years on the back burner. She is like a distant cousin now. I love her, but don't need to be in contact with her daily or weekly. She enables and brings me down. So, I can relate.

[ladykcusa 1]

Judy - thanks for sharing your feelings after the pool "friend" attacked you. I'm also dealing with an similar issue, but it is my daughter.

I'm sure your situation involved jealousy and envy of your success. So happy OA is giving you the tools to be firm and take care of yourself.

[ladykcusa 1]

Pam - what is the name of the product like crystal light and where can I order it? Might be just what I need when I travel - and at home.

Charlene - I'll email you my menu - you gotta eat real food and those pt bars have pt yes but lots of calories too.. You gotta order some of the clear liquid protien drink stuff - they are like crystal lites - but have like 15 grms pt for 70 calories - the

Which clear liquid Protein Drinks are you talking about Janet, will you email me the name and where you get them?

[1day at a time 2]

Way to go on everyones Anniversary Success!!!!

[Charlene K 1]

Way to go on everyones Anniversary Success!!!!

Thanks! i am just so blessed to have so many band friends and support.

Joyce, I think it is Janet that buy the Protein stuff. Janet, where do we get it?

I just got back from INCEPTION with Leonardo......Awesome!! I will have to see it a few times to get it, but the special effects where something else.

[ladykcusa 1]

Braved going to the pool at my gym today. Lots of your "hard bodies", but I went anyway. Tried on 3 bathing suites before I left and settled on the baggy one.

However, I'm proud that I went and enjoyed the cool Water, music and began a great book.

[LittleOleMeinFL 1]

Hi everyone! Greetings from Paris! La vie en Rose! (Life in pink) We are having a wonderful time- really one of the best vacations ever! Partly b/c Nelson is almost human (independent with bathing/food/sleeping)... and b/c I feel SOOOOOOOOOO much better with my weight loss! 94 lbs ago I was tired and couldn't walk much... hated pics at times... ate until way too full.. thought about eating most of the time. Now we are enjoying our time... able to walk for hours in the hot sun! Dining in Paris and not getting upset at the tiny portions and now able to be amazed at the amazing taste of the food! Just a lovely 9th wedding anniversary! This is our 2nd anniversary with Nelson along. (Dad got sick that month last year and they couldn't watch him). All the previous years my parents had him for a week. But have to tell you, we have had fun. Probably could use a little "us" time, but it's ok... will line up some sitter when we get home. ; )

Read last two pages of posts, way too much for me to catch up on! Having to pay for minutes for wifi here. Congrats to janet and arlene for bandiversaries. So proud of you both. Cheri, the death of that 29 year old must have been an amniotic Fluid embolism (the Fluid causes an obstruction in the lung blood flow and an inflammatory reaction in whole body- causes DIC where blood doesn't clot). Really the most heartbreaking thing that can happen to a delivering mother. DH had a case when he was newly in practice. It's nobody's fault and is unpreventable. Just tragic. Just had to mention that.

I hope everyone is well. Miss you guys. Will post some pics! and check in soon! xoxoxoxo peasout... Laura