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Morning Violets~ TracyK~ I'll be a skinny biotch when I hit Onderland! I can't imagin weighing 199...I will pass out! Last time I weighed 199, I was an undergraduate and I was doing Weight Watchers. My step mom and I were (and she weighs 125), and if I gained, I had to pay that week ($10 I think) and if I lost, she would pay. Worked for a few weeks, then I gained too often and couldn't afford it. Yes, please call me a skinny biotch when I get to 199, k? I have 3 glorious days w/o students!!!! Usually I hate conferences, but this year, I wanna sign up for all of them. Then I have a meeting from 2-4 then jazzercise @ 5! Busy day. The scale didn't move...really want to lose 4 pounds by 10-3...keep your fingers crossed for me! Have a great one ladies (and any lurking gentlemen).

Popping (or is it pooping) in to say hello! I used to love camping. I mean the old fashioned kind, pooping in the woods...sleeping under the stars. The last time I went camping, I woke up crying @ 3am because I was soooo cold, and my ex told me to shut up. I was freakin miserable. Susanne and I want to camp, but it needs to be warm. I bought the SUV (hybrid) so it looks good w/ camping gear in it! I'm w/ Juli...camping now is really staying in a hotel w/ no room service! xoxoxox

Terry~ I love that show "Tell Me You Love Me". What I like about it is the "rawness". These people could be my friends, my neighbors or co workers...they are just so real. The sex is a little too real (honestly, I don't know how they are "faking" it). I like the cross generational aspect too. There are too many good shows on, and not enough time. I go to bed so damn early, so I DVR some. This season, I am gonna watch Cane and Sexy Dirty Money. Plus, Dancing, American Idol, Survivor, and Weeds and Californication and and and...aaahhh...the list goes on and on. Have a good night Violets...sweet dreams!

Love the new avitar Gina~ Looking good! My friend was banded on Aug.7 and she is down -34 #. I am so proud of her. She started at 50 pounds more than me, and she is doing great. Ok, no more homework, gonna watch Weeds and Californication now. Then, let the dancing begin! xoxox

Hey Peeps~ Wade, you look great. You can see a big difference and you look soooo happy! Congrats, and yes, you are a cutie! Caresa, welcome and congrats! I think we have 3 ppl from our little thread here w/ upcoming band dates, Caresa, Flipper and Stevee. Am I leaving someone out? If so, forgive me. Thursday is the first day of the rest of your lives. Think of it this way...you will never be as big as you are now. I loved that. I've lost 26 pounds in almost 6 months. Not too great, but I am down almost 3 full sizes, EVERYONE keeps telling me how great I look, and I feel soooo good. So I've come to the realization that it is not a race...we all lose at our own pace. Congrats to you guys...keep us posted! xoxoxoxo

Hey Violets~ TracyK~ Promise to call me a skinny biotch when I get there? Kat~ You brought up a great point. Women, no matter what their size (well, I guess size does play into it) need to dress for their age. I love to be sexy, love wearing lingere or stockings, etc. but in private and to be kept private. I live in a fake tan, fake tits kind of place. I see women w/ fake everything, and face lifts, w/ wrinkled necks or knees...and they are dressed like they are 16! I feel a woman can be sexy w/ attitude, and a great perfume, but have all their "goodies" covered up. Terry~ You look georgous!!! Really! It is a great pic of you. I don't think you need surgery, but I know it is individual. That is a great pic, you don't look like you'd belong to a WLS group! WooHoo! OK...gonna go do some homework now, and get ready for Dancing w/ the Stars!!!! Love that show. xoxoxoxo

MMMMM OOO man Terry, my mouth is watering. Probably because I've only had a protein shake and a calcium thingy today! Thanks so much for sharing...I've printed it out and will work on that next week! Gotta love that slow cooker! xoxox

Top of the Morning to Ya Violets~ Hey, where the hell is Lunasa? The scale was neither kind nor mean...can't complain 254. I'd like to lose these 4 pounds and be at -30 for my 6 month anniversary! And I need to buy a couple of charms, I am behind on that. Last week, I spent too much money on Cookie Lee (necklace and earrings) and some xmas gifts from a fund raiser. Yes, I've started and will be done shopping by 12-1. We start our Jazzercise tomorrow, and I am very excited about that. We've got a handful of ladies, oh yeah, and one gay guy gonna do it. Should be fun. Saw the saddest movie last night. If your in need of a good cry, but can't think of a good excuse to do it, rent this movie, Eight Below. OMG...I sobbed out loud...love it. Now putting my face on this morning is gonna be a challenge w/ my puffy eyes. Susanne and I had a stupid row last night, and she slept on the couch. We've made up now and she is actually on the road, left at 5:30 am. But I am pissed...we spend so many nights apart, and to do it when she is here is just stupid. OH well, gonna have a great day reguardless...only today and Friday w/ the kids! Just what I needed! Have a great day! TracyK, a size 12/14...are you kidding me. That is my goal. Your doing great. Hell, I am excited to get into the 22's. Your officially a skinny biotch...congrats! xoxoxoxox

I too can't remember if I replied to this thread. You name it, I like it! I've seen the Dead over 100 times, so that should set the stage for my musical diversity. Love Zep, Madonna and Garth Brooks equally!!! Too many to list, but music is a huge part of my life. I even had sex in Elvis' pool! Great thread, but there is just too much to type for me, but love reading everyone's posts! peaceout:hippie::violin::drum::rockon::Banane41::car: (LOL...love that last banana)

I too am not a big fan of little people. I saw a porno w/ little people in it once in college, and haven't felt the same since. I have watched All My Children since 1972! Quickest way to make me cry is to show me a snake! Does oral count to be in the mile high club? If so, I am in! I woke up in New Jersey once...after having too many drinks in NYC w/ friends (friend was w/ me). I have had sex in Elvis' swimming pool (may have already posted that here).

Terry~ The soup was kick ass yummy! Sooooo good! I am in for the gift exchange...and a meeting...and a Violet tat...and whatever else! Laura~ Your pic is way cute and I agree w/ Terry, your face looks so much thinner. Last night at dinner, my MIL said, "You really look beautiful...your face is glowing and is so much thinner!" Can't hear that enough. I was pretty good this weekend, and drank lots of water w/ a water pill! Hope the scale is kind in the morning! xoxoxoxo

Hey Family~ Chris~ Welcome to bandland! Stevee~ We've been there honey, hang tough! Dana~ Good luck if I don't get back here before the 27th! Post when you can. Juli~ Your already foxy fine! Congrats on the trainer! Hope all is well w/ you, A and Z! Been a while...just too freakin busy for my own good. Today, I am making veggie beef Soup in the crocker (yummy and low cal) and it smells soooo good. Susanne and I are still in our PJ's, watching movies. This is what we call a GREAT DAY! xoxoxoxoxoxoox

Jane, it took me 20 min to put it together. It is smelling sooo good, can't wait. Plus, I like the idea of having lunch all week, healthy and low cal. Laura, those are great pix. You'll get there again. Slow and steady, huh Michelle. I am in for the gift exchange. peaceout

Tracy~ I second everything the V's already said. This too shall pass girl. Hey, if your feeling bad, just think, "hey, at least I am losing faster than Pamela!" HaHa. Can you even imagine that your sad cause you weigh 204. Man o man...I will be dancing a jig when I hit 204. Deep breaths and a water pill honey! Judy is right, don't weigh for a week. Jenn~ Sorry your having trouble now. My friend prayed and prayed that she would sell her house. She wanted to get the lapband! She prayed for months, then she decided to do a fast. She fasted and prayed for 24 hours and her house went into escrow the next day. I know that may seem far fetched, but I know your spiritual. She now has the band. Just thought I'd share that story, take it for what you will. Ok, Terri's soup is in the Crocker! Lifetime Movie Network is on, Susanne and I are in our PJ's and the house is starting to smell like good food! AAAHHH, this is what we call a GREAT DAY! xoxoxoxo

Morning Violets~ Judy~ So sorry to hear you've joined us in the land of pb. I've had two, one when I was in Cape Code...at the pool! The scariest feeling...my left breast was on fire. The second one was here on goolash that Susanne made. I hate them, but it feels sooo good once they are gone. Susanne knows that if I stand up from the table and walk away w/o speaking, that this is happening. I always sit on the outside of a booth if we dine in a resturaunt! Jenn~ I would've cried. I am such a baby, and I hate pain. Take care of it, and yourself! TracyK~ WWJD and Violets tats? Sign me up! Terri~ What are you making this week in the Crocker? I am going to the store this morning to buy your veggie soup. Sara~ I love seeing you post. I think Sunday's are made to spend in your day in your dressing gown. Gina~ welcome back! I am a popcorn freak, and was so glad that I could still eat it after the band. Laura~ Enjoy the meds! When do you have to go back to work? Kat~ Did I send you my xmas list info? Can't remember if I did! Gonna get ready to go to the store and buy Terri's soup stuff! Have a great day! xoxoxox

Morning Violets~ Laura, I am so glad your back on track. So sorry you had to be the statistic! But honey, your gonna whooosh w/ weight loss! You'll be a skinny biotch soon! Take care of yourself for the next few days!xoxo Terri and Kat~ Here's to people who march to their own drums!!! There are so few of "us" out there! I miss the care free-ness of my youth! LOL...shit, I wouldn't go back if you paid me! Well, gotta run and put my face on. My MIL is coming from Phoenix today (just for 1 day) and we are going to the casino buffet to eat! Lawd, give me strength. PS~ Terri, I am w/ you. I would love to met Kat and the violets. Words can not express how much you all mean to me. Things will happen in my day, and my first thought is, "oh, I can't wait to tell the violets". The Ya-Ya's aint got nothing on the Violets! xoxoxooxox

Morning Violets~ Terri, thanks for that. I've already emailed to everyone, especially the front office secretaries who have to deal w/ all the calls. Yes Kat, TGIF. I totally agree w/ your cousin, the blend is not great this year. My afternoon class makes me work way too hard. Next week, I am out for 3 days in a training (w/ 2 days out each of the next 2 weeks too) and I am sooooooo excited. Usually, especially this early in the year, I would hate to be out...but I am looking forward to the break! I am having my protein shake now (330 cal) and it is pot luck day:faint:. My friend is making meat balls, so I think I will have that, not the carb ladden beef stroganoff that I've had lots of this week. But hey, they scale said 254 today. Again, 2 people told me already today (2 different from yesterday) how great I am looking!!! Shit, only -26 pounds, but what a difference. Remember, I never felt "fat" until the last 30-40 pounds. I still felt very sexy at 240, I was wearing stockings, lingere, etc at that weight! So, I am just glad to be inching closer to that! Gotta go get ready for my sub next week. She better be good, or Kat and I will have to kick her butt! xoxoxxox

lol MS Jen. We are not all like that. Susanne and I are like any other couple who've been together for a while...Just get it when you can, like everyone else. AAAHHH, but I do remember the early months! xoxox

Hey V's~ Kat~ Your post made me lol and smile. I am so glad to call you friend. Jenn~ Fried Green Tomatoes!! One of the fav's. Judy~ Where the hell are you? Did I miss a post? Laura~ You are not alone!!! We are all with you. We will be waiting to hear from you. RESTRICTION! RESTRICTION! WHERE FOR ART THOU????? What the hell...restriction for 3 weeks, it was great while it lasted. I paid 6k for 5 years of appointments and fills, so I should call soon. It is fleeting. And what the hell with my emotions. I am laughing (normal self), crying, queen bitch...up and down and everywhere in between...ALL THIS IN 15 MINUTES! Gotta go have a mood swing. Have a great night! xoxoxoxo PS...just watched Reba and Justin sing their new duet...OMG...LOVE THEM BOTH. It was on Oprah yesterday...very good!!!!

I had a fill a few weeks ago and was sailing w/ great restriction. Then the last few days...restriction loss. But, I am not quite ready for another fill yet because I am still tight in the am, and do/can get stuck from time to time. I suggest getting another fill! Good Luck!

Hey V's~ Yes, your tax dollars at work again...lol, the kids are writing a folktale. Micelle~ I know the many faces of fatness too. Been there honey, sometimes I still am. Thanks for sharing, it helps knowing I am not alone in this. Terri~ OMG, my stomach started growling when I read you soup post. I am so gonna make that, already printed it out. Thanks for sharing. The bracelet fit, but was snug, very snug, so yes to whatever your professional opinion is on the extension. Thanks again, your the best! Hey, how is the not smoking thing going? I don't know how you did it in Vegas. The whole place stinks like a ciggy to me, lol. I hope your doing ok, and remember if you falter...the next day get up and do it again. xoxoxo Sara~ I was thinking about you the other day. I am glad to hear your doing well, and that Dave seems to be on the mend. We miss you around here. NSV: 2 people I work w/ came up to me today to say how great I look. Funny thing is I am having a fat day w/ a bad headache. Oh well, I'll take it. And a student said to me, "Is it me, or are you getting sexier!" I know I know, inappropriate, but hey, I'll take that too! xoxox

:car::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20: Denise...these are for you!!!! Congrats! I can't seem to break the -30 pounds, but it WILL happen soon! Here's to seeing our cho cho's ladies!!! NSV ALL AROUND! Ok, gotta go. I am at work. Yes ladies, this is your tax dollars at work...lol...believe me, I earn my $. HAVE A GREAT ONE LADIES! XOXOXOXOXOX

Morning Violets~ You guys crack me up! I am sooo tired today. I had a terrible nightmare last night. Here it is: I was in a meeting (I will be out of the classroom 3 days next week and I think I went to bed thinking about getting ready for the sub) so I had a sub. I popped in @ lunch to see how the class was and she had rearranged my desk and some tables. Then as I looked around, she had rearranged lots more too. So I told her, "Put this back now...how dare you do this." Then after the meeting was over, I went into my room and she had removed everything and totally vandalized my room. I was crying and sobbing in the dream and then the asst. superintendent said, "oh yeah, it was histerical to watch her do this..." WHAT...I was crying so hard in my dream. Then I woke up @ 3 am w/ the "kick yo ass" headache of the year. I still have it, even after liquid Tylenol left over from surgery. Anyway, I can tell I am in a pissy mood. I pity the children. Kat~ I am So glad to hear your dad is well. I know it is tough. Hey...the scale went down this morning!!! 254. Yesterday was 255.4 so I am happy. A group of girls and I are gonna do this Jazzercize class M-Th @ 5:15! I am excited since I haven't been able to get my lazy ass to the gym in the morning before work. I've been going into work at 6:45, in full hair and makeup...today, is another story. It is gonna be 82 here, so it is pants and a light sweater! I will be freezing, lol. Have a great day my peeps! xoxoxox

Hiya Sistas~ Well, I am home from Back to School Night! Man o Man...I can't believe that I have to go back in the morning. I am pooped! Haydee~ My restriction is slipping. I was soooo happy last week, but now I feel it is getting harder and harder to eat smaller amounts. I really have to monitor myself...and I am starving lol! I am hungry for lunch @ 11:30, that is after a protein shake and a string cheese. I eat about 2-3 oz of chix salad or tuna sal., 12-16 whole wheat Wheat thins. then @ 2-2:30, I have 1/3 cup of cottage cheese. I am drinking about 48 oz of water each day, somedays more. Then dinner is a healthy choice or some dinner. Anyway...whaaa whaaa...that is my story. Tracy~ How is married life? TracyK~ I LOL'd (is that a new word) at your post. Isn't this forum a great place. There are few other places in the world that we can talk about such things w/ people. I can't believe it, the clock just hit 9 pm and I am ready to pass out. Have a great one ladies...see you all tomorrow!! xoxoxox

Tracy~ Great pix. You have a handsome family. Your husband looks as happy as you do! And the little guy is just toooo cute. You look like an completely different person than in your first posted pic...amazing. congrats congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!