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Hi Family, I am on my way out to get my first fill and attend my first support group!!! No more pigging out for sure, lol. Ok, I'll post more later...wish me luck!

Laura~ We will keep in touch...that would be cool to meet, even if it is quick! My DP is having a reunion from when she was stationed in Germany, my 40th, and my best friend from college lives there. Only planning on 3 days. We were staying at Mandalay Bay, but I think she changed it. Jane~ Your post made me laugh. Going in a couple hours to get fill and first support group. 100 in a week...could you imagine? I'll post more tonight!

Thanks Terry~ That is so helpful (getting filled today). I've seen that before, but would never been able to find it again. Ok, between the 2 full workouts on Tues (that dance class killed me, can't wait to go back) and walking EVERYWHERE AND ANYWHERE yesterday, my hamstrings are KILLING me. I got out of bed and I looked like I was 100 years old. I have a meeting today (no students). After yesterday, I am looking forward to just sitting and listening today! I also have my first support group tonight! I've meet 2 local ppl on LBT and I think they are going tonight, which will be cool. Have a great day!! Jenn~sending you the job vibe! Michelle~July birthdays are wonderful!!!

Oh yeah, Tracy...you look great. I can see a difference in your face!!!!

Wow...quick post. I left home at 6:45am and returned at 8:45pm, after taking over 200 8th graders to Knotts Berry Farm...I am so tired. So, while I was there, eating candy and popcorn shit (literally, mouth full of salt water candy), the doctors office called and moved my fill up to tomorrow...I said, "good, I am eating candy as we speak." So...there it is. Laura~ I will be in vegas on 7-8-07, celebrating my 40th birthday (7-9)! Post more tomorrow!

Lunasa~I second what Tracy said. I just wanted to add one more thing. The internet is an amazing forum. On here we can be anything, say anything, without shame. But the Violets thread is something else. Please don't ever feel embarrassed to say what you feel. Share w/ us the good, bad and ugly. We all "succeed and fail". This is the safe place for all of us. This is the place where we can come and say, "hey, I blew it today and ate the whole cake..." or "hey, I worked out 2 full workouts today" (which I am on the way to an hour long dance class, 2nd workout today!!!) My point is this, please keep coming back and sharing...EVERYONE! This is for you, for us. You can fail here...we all have. You can succeed too. Either way, we are all here for you and for each other. THIS IS FOR EVERY/ANY "FALLEN" VIOLET...KEEP COMING BACK HERE, SHARE W/ US, AND LET US HELP. I love my violets, I need them. Ok, off the the gym AGAIN!

Good Morning Violets, Laura brought up a good point. I have my fill appointment at 4pm...what do/did you all eat before you appointments? I've gained 2 pounds, but I weighed myself at the gym this morning. Key word was I WAS AT THE GYM...but I am not happy about 2 pounds. Could it be the ice cream? Oh well...what's a girl to do??? It is so funny how our posts have changed in the two months. Wonder how our friend Sara is doing? Bye ladies...please let me know what to eat before fill!

I was wondering why more people don't chat here. We have a perfectly working chat room, w/ lots of funny smilies. Am I missing something. From the looks of these boards, I know we have lots to talk about. Any thoughts???

OMG...glad to hear they are ok.

Congrats on getting banded in 5 days Lucy!!!!!!!!!!! That is awesome! Good luck and keep us posted. W/ constipation...drink lots of water. And then when you've thought you've had enough...drink more!

Terri~WOW WOW WOW...Your hard work is paying off big time...you look great! I took my before pix wearing red shorts in front of a red door (what can I say, it was 5:30 am and I was nervous). So w/ the shorts, you can't really tell where I start/stop and the door begins! Tracy~Congrats on your fill. I am really excited about mine on Friday. The scale still says the same, but I am feeling fat. (probably all the crap I eat). Kat~ Honestly, I would try to keep her in Kinder for next year. You didn't mention this, but was she a Meth baby? They really struggle w/ retention, and it is very bad in the later grades. I think she would benefit from one more year in Kinder to really practice the sounds and become familiar w/ sound/symbol relationships. I would defer to any advice Judy has, I think she taught Kinder for 32 years. I have taught every grade K-8 (except 2), but she is the expert w/ the little guys. Remember, what you all do for her today can really SAVE/HELP/ENCOURAGE her the rest of her schooling life. It is not a race, and there is no rush to start 1st grade. ALSO, IT IS TOTALLY UP TO THE PARENTS, NOT THE SCHOOL, IF YOU WANT HER RETAINED...You make the call, what is best for your child. Good luck! Have a great afternoon everyone, Pamela

Oh yeah, it is gonna be 106 degrees here today!!! AAAHHHHH

Hey Everyone~ Had a great weekend, hope everyone else did too. Yesterday, as I was driving home, I was starving. I told myself, well, just one time w/ fast food wont kill you. If you all remember, I swore, "I'd never eat fast food again!!!" My problem is I love fast food. Since March 21, I have not had any diet coke or fast food. I am very proud of myself. Well, I pulled off the freeway where I saw a mini-mart. As I pull in to the place, I see that the mini-mart is connected to...MC DONALDS! Man, this was tough. Remember, it is 6:30am, and I am starving. I enter on the mini-mart side, and got my coffee and small bag of pretzels. I know it is not the healthiest of foods, but it would tie me over until I got home to make my protein shake. It smelled so good in there. This was a major challenge for me, and I am proud that i did it!!!:clap2: This is not to make TracyK feel bad about her taco. It is just personal for me. Since March, I have slept so well and my skin is looking great! I did make the exception for Panda Express as my only "fast food". I ate that for the first time last week, and during my drive to Phoenix last weekend, my feet swelled up because of the sodium in that food, but, it tasted so good. Anyway, I consider this a victory for me! I hope you all are doing well. I get my first fill this Friday, and am looking forward to it. I am glad, I think my partner can go w/ me. Going to work out today after school! Have a great day everyone! Seems a little quiet around here!:kiss

Hey Everyone~ WOW, I just watched the second to last show of the Sopranos...man o man is that good. I hope everyone had a great weekend. I spent it w/ my partner at her house. We went to see Mr. Brooks yesterday...great. I loved it and recommend it highly. I get my first fill Friday, and am looking forward to it. I've been eating too much lately, and although I've lost 23 pounds (from the surgery), I haven't lost any for weeks. How is everyone else doing?

I live alone during the week. I too use paper plates, and reuse plastic cups. Since I've been banded, I only drink water out of water bottles, which I recycle. The paper plates are awesome. I have been there. Flylady was great, but I got tooooo many emails from them. Keep up the good work. Find a cleaning lady!

The only pain or discomfort was from too many orgasms. I told my doctor about it, yes, it hurt that bad. He said it was from the muscles and that the port should be fine. Relax...have fun!

Good Morning Family~ I just got back from the gym and am playing hookey today!!! I know, there are only 7 days left, but, man o man...they are LONG days. I am going to the beach to see my partner, Susanne!!! We are going to go to the beach, have some lunch, walk around. I am excited to see her! I hope everyone has a great day!!! Wade~ Congrats on your date!!! That is awesome. What did you decide to do w/ the smoking? Have a great weekend!

Hello Violets, I miss Tracy and I hope the problem gets fixed fast! I am playing hookey today! I am going to the beach to see my DP this weekend, and thought I'd get an earlier start than leaving after school. I know, bad bad girl...but this is a tough time of year...we will just call it "mental health day"! Anyway, I am excited. We are gonna go to the beach later, have lunch and walk around! Sounds great. I worked out this morning, 2nd time this week. But I realized that it is June 1st, so, I am off to a good start. My goal is ((drumroll please)) 20 days of 45 min at the gym or more. There, it is official. Have a great June 1st ladies. It is amazing how good I feel after a workout. Judy~I hope you enjoyed the breakfast. Michelle~ Keep resting. Everyone else~ have a great weekend. Check back later!

Happy Anniversary Denise!!!

Thanks Mazie~ Your support is wonderful and welcomed! Feel free to dream a little dream over here anytime!

Wade~ oooo my brother...i feel your pain. I quit smoking 6 weeks before surgery. I had quit before and only "cheated"...to the tune of a pack a day (for a cheat). I am seeing a shrink, have been since about 2 months before surgery and plan on keeping it. What I've learned. My weight is a secondary condition to a primary issue (long story short...something from my childhood). If you could see a shrink, I would. For the smoking, my suggestion. Wear the patch. There is a pill Chantix, but the patch worked for me. Tell yourself that your getting the band for your health, and that the smoking hurts your health. Try to see past the smoking and look towards your health, and a skinny healthy future. Good Luck!

Haha...I too love the freeness of this thread. Congrats Stevee! I am a 6th,7th,and 8th grade English Language Development teacher, I also teach English as a Second Language at the local junior college, and in the fall I will ALSO be teaching Master's level classes online! I have 8 freakin more days of school...so excited I could burst!!!

Good Morning Violets~ Thank you for all the kind words about teachers. I feel so blessed to wake up and do a job that I've wanted to do since I was 8 years old. The kids wear me down, but they also keep me young. My students have helped me set up my Ipod for my workouts, lol. But honestly, I have a great job (s) and love what I do. When I got my Master's in Administration, I thought I wanted to go into school admin. Then I took a year off to work as an administrative designee. I hated it. I missed the classroom, the kids. That is when I came to middle school. Even though I continued to get my doctorate in administration, it is only so I can teach at the college level. Anyway...long story long...8 more freakin days!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap2::clap2::clap2: I will set some workout goals for June. Terry and Teach, what are yours? Maybe I will "ditto" them. I worked out this morning w/ my new Ipod...it was fun. It is hard to get up at 4:45, but I walk out of the gym at 5:50, and I am done for the day! It is beautiful at that time. My goal is to workout everyday this summer. Now that I've typed it...I gotta do it. I do cardio for about 20-30 min, then the machines, then the free weights. Michelle, enjoy your days. Got any good movies, books? Enjoy the peace. One of my students loaned me a CD (Sublime) to download on my Ipod. I put it in this morning, in a hurry, and closed the carosel. It made this horrible noise, and then when I popped it out...no CD:(. So I have to go to get it fixed tomorrow. It sucks and the worst part, he did not tell his dad he was loaning me the CD...hahaha

Welcome home Michelle~ Speaking on behalf of the Violets...WELCOME TO BANDLAND!!!! Your like our little sister ( a month younger). Anyway, we are all proud of you. All the doubts, gone. Rest well...sleep...walk...and let the gas begin! We look forward to hearing more from you. hugs honey!

Juli~ My sympathies for you and your GF. I too know grief all too well. Give her an extra hug from us. Eddie~ I love the commercial...You Lint Licker...hahaha...too funny. It happens so fast so it was cool to read the script, thanks! I had to move my fill date to 6-8...long story. I am excited, and it the mean time, I will try to do well. Going to the gym at 5am...got a new Ipod, can't wait to listen to my music. Hope everyone is well. This is a great thread. I feel much support at Shrinkin Violets also, but it feels nice to be here. This one is for the ladies...A lesbian friend of mine called today to tell me she just left the dentist, and also had to see the doctor today...she is in a new relationship (HONEYMOON PHASE BIG TIME). Well, she has TMJ, or as she says TMP (Too Much Pussy). I remember the honeymoon phase. Hope this made you ladies smile:)