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Aww I wish I could go too, but my son's pre-k is doing a fund raiser @ Chuck E Cheeses & although I hate the place, my son schooling is free and they need all the support that they can get.

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Hi Everyone

Just saying a quick hi - yes I am still alive. Still not back on track 100% but doing a little better. During the day I am perfect, but at night we have so much junk around the house from easter and my son's birthday that it has been hard.

I went to yoga Sat and last night. Tonight I have opted to walk after work instead of going the Richmond Support Group meeting (Lee by the time I get to one of those meetings, I won't recognize you :thumbup:).

Lee - awesone on the size 18s and the weight loss - you are doing so well! I just got a new outfit for my birthday coming up and I fit in size large tops and size 14 pants - they are a good brand so I know they run bigger than the cheap store brands but it still feels good.

John - congrats on 35 lbs - that is so cool. No, i don't think you should go to Iraq or Afgan., but hope things work out on the job front. It can be so stressful worrying about that.

Mo - you sound like you are doing so well with exercise. I envy you - need some of your motivation.

Tam - glad you are back on track. I have 22 days before I see Dr. Park - so I really need to get serious on my exercise.

Laurel - so sorry about your husband - hope things are OK. Glad you are doing well - your weight loss is terrific.

Pam - glad you are back safe and sound.

Jes - good to hear from you. Where is Candra? Is she OK?

Rachelle - welcome. Tell us some jokes - those of us struggling need some laughs.

Ali - you are almost there! Just keep your focus like you have been.

Ash, Donna, Reggie, Riley, CoCo, and everyone one else - hope you are doing OK.

OK - I have to get back to work.

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I am reading about these shakes on here I thought (and forgive me I lost my binder in the move just replaced it) that we could not replace meals with Shakes? Is that ok to do now?? Or is it post op? I need to crack that Binder open!!!

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Maybe next month we can try as a group to attend a richmond meeting? Just a thought.

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Ashley, What time is your Chucky FundRaiser? I just may want to come and bring my rats.

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Glad to see everyone back on the board!

Laurel, I am so sorry about your husband and I will think good thoughts for him. Are you back at work already? Seems like you just had surgery! Be careful and don't lift any heavy cameras!

John, so sorry for your job. That is a stresser for sure but your head is in a good place and you wont eat stress like I would! :thumbup:

Tomorrow I have a nutrution and preop apt in Vacaville. What are these meetings about? Is it group or one on one?

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It's between 3-9 pm and we are going to be there around 6 pm. If you go tell them you are there to support Oakley Pre-school. Let me know too cause I'm dragging the whole fam-bam :thumbup:

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Ali – Lucky you getting to do those in Vacaville. As the lucky winner of having to attend those meetings twice in seven months I would say they are very useful the first time around but a complete waste of time the second time. I’ve not heard of them doing these in Vacaville but if they are like the ones in Richmond the first hour or so will be Liz talking about surgery and the days after. Robin gives the nutrition class and talks about post-op meal plans and Vitamins. In Richmond its in a group setting (12-20 people). Have fun! Tell Liz I said hi and I would like to attend another pre-op class but I’m a little busy working my Sleeve.

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So do you have the shakes? If so has it helped with weight loss??

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Ashley, I was trying to work it out but unfortunately, we won't make the fundraiser. Maybe next time. Be sure to let me know if they have another one....

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Lol John. Tell us how you really feel! Lol.

Welcome Rachelle! How much did Doc Fisher require you lose before surgery? He gives every totally different amounts, I'm curious. I wouldn't start drinking shakes, Richmond is so against them. Of course, I do have an occasional shake. I like to have them on hand for emergencies, like those days I'm running super-late for work and have nothing in the fridge, or if I wake up late on a weekend, and have lunch plans. A shake will satisfy me for 1-2 hours, so keep that in mind. But don't start bad habits if you can avoid them!

Rachelle- Do you belong to a gym in EG?

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my green smoothies is my annual spring "cleanse" I drink them for about a week. Total detox from cooked, processed, crappy food and really cleans the insides :thumbup: I do other things like meditate, clean my space etc etc. Has nothing to do with diet or the band. I'll probably loose a couple lbs but that's not the point. I do think this will be a good boost to my eating what I'm supposed to. Last spring is when I lost my pre op weight.

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John you are to funny! I will make sure to give her a big and a kiss for you!

Funny how my bp goes up everytime I in Richmond; they referred me to my pcp for follow up and went in today and my bp was fine....it must be the drive all the way to Richmond that stresses me out! lol

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Lol John. Tell us how you really feel! Lol.

Welcome Rachelle! How much did Doc Fisher require you lose before surgery? He gives every totally different amounts, I'm curious. I wouldn't start drinking shakes, Richmond is so against them. Of course, I do have an occasional shake. I like to have them on hand for emergencies, like those days I'm running super-late for work and have nothing in the fridge, or if I wake up late on a weekend, and have lunch plans. A shake will satisfy me for 1-2 hours, so keep that in mind. But don't start bad habits if you can avoid them!

Rachelle- Do you belong to a gym in EG?

Yes I go to Contours in Elk Grove like a Curves for Women but with real weights to increase your strength as you lose and help you lose inches.... I was originally 230 when I started all this a year ago then I lost my insurance so I gained in the last year up to 258.... so I have to get back to 230.... Almost there!!!! Do you go to a gym in EG? How far along in all of this are you???

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