Bandida

Good afternoon Ladies Hope all is well... Yes, the countdown has begun...My surgery is in 25 hours. I'm so excited!! Did all my shopping earleir this morning..right after my 4 mile walk... Kareyquilts and LapBand Fan-Thanks!!!! I need the prayers....:nervous Avilla- MEN! Can't live with them..and I for sure can't live without mine.....I've been married for 12 years and he still has his flaws, but his good things over throw the bad...Gotta love him...:mad: I know that its a new day and we are all going to do today proud!!! We are going to do whats right for our bodys by drinking all our water and eating right and doing some movement today that counts!! We are all wonderful and beautiful people regardless on how we feel about ourselves at times!! We will stand proud today as we stand up all together in a group toast promising to better ourselves with our bottles of water all extended to towards eachother!! My god give us all a blessed day and give us all the patience to make it thru another one regardless of the obstacles that come our way!!! We all deserve the best and healthiest day that we can have!!...I needed this today! thank you!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Josette - I'm sure your husband is just nervous about finding a job period. The way things are right now (the economy) maybe he's just scared... plan for today: B: soy milk, 2 scoops of whey protein S: vanilla chai pria bar (YUMMY) L: Small bowl of won-ton soup.. (NO MORE SOLIDS FOR A WEEK) I START MY CLEAR LIQUID DIET IN PREP FOR SURGEYR TOMORROW~~:clap2: S: water, jello D: jello? YUM.....:faint:

My Intuition Tells Zebras Injustice...huh!!...lol. I Z V I N

Thanks Gigi...I hope everyone likes it...You can't even taste the pwdered "stuf"!!!! Congratulations to you too!!! My good thoughts ands prayers are and will be with you!! You guys are all awesome:) !!!!

Hi Tulip! That most be difficult...I hope everthing works out for you!! I think your family should be proud of the decision you made to get heathier..but, I understand how you don't want to be scrutinized...I have family members like that...I wish you the best. ok! now regarding this surgeon, no panties and between my legs. I can't fathom that! It's just so WOW to me...I'm calling my surgeon tomorrow to see what the 411 is...I do have to say he is an attractive fellow.... We haven't had rain..We have temps of 10 degrees f...YUCK!!! I HATE THE COLD!!!:think

I'm gonna have to check it out! thanks for the tip...

Cool! I hope you like it... I enjoyed it!

ok...it's getting close!!! :scared: I started straight liquids tonight. I had 2 cups of soy milk with whey protein...I came up with a new way to drink it that is not ahlf bad..I I had my 64 oz of water...I like it...My boo is coming home tomorrow!! YEAH!!! i can't wait! I will be shopping tomorrow for the last few things.. I brought all of the liquid meds..tylenol, vitamins, calcium, etc. I just need to pick up last minute broths, jello, etc..I'm very excited and nervous at the same time. I know it will be ok, but I do need reassurance!!! :nervous God is good and HE is he present in my life so not too worried!! I did my excercises (only 15 minutes because company arrived)... No worries...I'll walk it off tomorrow!!! Well, I' going to bed now..ot's 10:00pm here and I'm bushed, beat and tired too...Good Night !! :notagree 2 more days!! smooches...:kiss2:

I've never tried it... I would love too, but I'm on strict liquids from now until eternity (it feels like it!):faint:

Good evening everyone...I hope everyone is well or on their way there...My good thoughts and prayers are with all of you!! keep up the awesome posts...I'm right behind everyone!!!:clap2: I had to share this "new" recipe i came up with... I call it Cold Vanilla Chai 8-12 oz of light vanilla soy milk COLD (thanks Audrey) 1 or 2 scoops of the whey protein (I use EAS vanilla flavored) a teaspoon of honey a couple drops of vanilla a sprinkle of cinnamon and a tiny pinch of ginger... mix VERY WELLLLL and a little more cinnamom on top and enjoy!!!!!! IT WAS REALLLLYYYY GOOODDDD!!!!! i had a few crackers with it..good stuff... Let me know what you all think if you try it...

Be Excelent Now Cute Heiress. BELLA

Isn't that the wierdest thought though...ooops, I dropped the sponge...ohhhhh......:omg: ....LMAO!!!!!! KUDOS to you cdgmom on the UNJURY..The flavorless has no flavor what~so~ever...I LOVE it!

DITO!!!!

I'm glad you're feeling better...I use EAS (because I bought the HUGE tub and have to use it up) but my favorite is UNJURY...You can get it online at UNJURY.com...Congratulations!!! let me know if you try them and what you think...Olga

Pink is my signature color....MY favorite color...although i do LOVEyellow! Well today was an awesome day. I did the whole walking thing with my walking buddies WE WALKED 3.5 MILES IN THE MALL!!!! I did a little shopping as well. Not a good thing but I had to catch the sales. The Disney Store had awesome sales...Also, Marshalls is the best for sneakers...I got 2 pairs of New Balance (that's all I will were...They ae the only sneakers that don't hurt my feet or my pocket...as much..lol) for $44.99..... I was happy. Usually they go that price for one pair... and a very very warm sweater at Wal Mart for $10 (19.94 originally)....so, I think I did well...:bathbaby: Can oyu tell I'm trying to convince myself...y the way.. I returned the MP3( i thought it about it ahrd and realized it wasn't necessary..I will make my daughter find the other one(easier said then done!! UGHHH!!!!) and the clothes from the other day, because I found ALOT of clothes I had forgotten I had in my closet while cleaning it out...hehehehe...:nervous .... Menu today: B: Ensure high protein (vanilla) S; Power bar(don't know the name....but 20g of protein) L: tortilla soup with a diet coke (Probably my last one ever) S: 1 cup soy milk w/ 1 scoop whey protein, cheese stick and 8 crackers D: Turkey sandwich w/ mayo, provolone cheese and tomatoes, 1 cup of coffe w/ soy milk and a Yoplait ligh Creamsicle flavored yogurt..(YUMMY!!!! It was very good...) I had my 50 ounces of water...I CAN'T DRINK ANYMORE TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:faint: No kick boxing today...:think :omg: ..I'm beat!!!!!!!!! TOOOOOO much shopping!!! ......again....trying to convince myself....:nervous I did do the crunches fro my "abs" and legs... something is something....smooches :kiss2: 3 more days!!!

Thanks Teresita...I'm really trying...

That's funny...I'm hoping it goes that way for me...

I thought the whole MD beteen your legs was not correct...I don't like the idea....:cry of no panties and a strange man between my legs....:faint: weird...lol...

exactly...that's what "they" need..tough love... lol!!!

Any time..I feel I'm here to support all of your life not just the lap band part...I'm glad it was just his ego that was hurt...I bet you helped him get over it though, right?

ok, ok..you've got me beat on the lazy part my highest ever was 260. But We are beating this now aren't me....THANk:) GOD!!!!

I'm not sure becasue the cook at my son's school was the one who made it...I will get the recipe and post it tomorrow. I can say it was YYUUMMYY!!!!

Congratulations Edie...It's normal to be both nervous and excited...I feel the same way...I'm up on Firday....Good luck to you and please let us know it goes!!! BLESSINGS and good thoughts are being sent your way!!!

God afternoon ladies ~ LapBAndFan..Teresita and everyone else is right!! You've done so well and have come such a long wayy...it can only get better!!! We all have our bad days, but we jump back up and keep on going!!so.....GET UP!!! and GET GOING!!!!!:clap2: We KNOW you can do it! julestwu~Thats AWESOME!!! 5 pounds...YOU GO GIRL!!! Keep up the hard work!!:clap2: kareyquilts~Water aerobics..cool! Keep those calories and pounds burning offffffff......!!!:clap2: Teresita, Teresita, teresita...NO MORE THINGYS for you!!!!! You can do this...I KNOW YOU CAN!!!!! :Banane48: :clap2: Josette~I'm sorry about your loss...Keep your spirits high and your thoughts positive!!!! It wll all:huggie: work out!!!! Avilla~ I hope you feel better....and I hope your husband is ok...You'll do better today..I KNOW IT!!!!! :clap2: As for my day so far... B; atkins vanilla S: Luna Lemon Zest bar (YUCK! it tasted like tuna and lemon) L: 1/4 cup of Onion pie (YUMMY) 1 atkins chocolate shake Don't know about the rest of the day yet... I've had 42 ounces of liquids I walked 2.675 miles and the biggest news...I LOST 2.5 MORE POUNDS!!!!!! HOLY SH....!!!! I'M JJUMPING FOR JOY!!!! YOU guys are awesome.:whoo:.you keep me motivated and clear minded....THANKS YOU RRROOOCCCKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap2: I dohave to say this..If I can do this..you all can! Iwas the laziest person you could ever imagine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! smooches...:kiss2:

It counts for me... lol...

Bell bottoms for me.... light wash or dark wash...jeans that is...lol..?