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Hey girls~ Did I miss something about Jane? Where the hell has she been? Janie, hope all is ok! Judy, welcome home! Glad you enjoyed yourself, and I agree...there are many blessing from the band. THE VIOLETS are my fav #1 band gift. So I caved today! I ate 2 small pieces of meat today (about 1oz). I AM ONLY HUMAN...and the smells actually made me starving more. So I ate the small meats, and skipped the shake (each shake is 140 cal...and regretted it. I'd feel "fuller" from the shake. I actually called the surgeon on his cell today and asked about tylenol. I have a bitch of a headache and it helped a bit...not fixed it, but made it better. I am really feeling the lack of energy today. I was helping Sus make the bed (stop laughing...I was) and could barely lift my arms. I am noticing I am very distracted and can't think straight either. Should be an interesting week at work. OK...gonna go see if the pix are up...have a great night! Janie, come out come out where ever you are! Haydee, I saw today I missed your call yesterday...is everything ok? Laura, what is up chicky... xooxox

OK...dying here! starving and I had a great idea that Susanne make a batch of goulash for the week. I never could eat it well w/ the band. But OMG, it smells soooo good. This is hard. On the good side, I weighed myself after church (just to see) and I am now down to 267.4! haha all Water, but I'll take it! Where the hell is everyone? Kidding...have a great Sunday! xo

Morning girls~ Well I've lost 4 lbs in 24 hours...haha! I pee'd all night, liquids in...liquids out I guess! Today is church, church mtg, then chillaxing. I am enjoying The Corrections...it is very wordy (he is a wordy guy), but when I really get into it...it is enjoyable. I am utilizing the text to speech function and ready while Susanne is watching tv. Have a good day. I hope day two is easier than day one. It is probably harder now that I have no fill. I had 750 cal all day yesterday...need to get used to it. Next Sat and Sun is Clear Liquids ONLY! Then the fun bowel prep Sunday afternoon! Last time I lost tons on that...hoping for the same! Have a great day! xoxo WELCOME BACK JUDY! Sorry about all the loss while you were away.

OMG...THAT WAS PAINFUL :crying::crying:.

OK...starving now! I took a pain pill cause my damn back, and that was a mistake. It is burning my tummy cause there is nothing in it! haha...day one and two always suck! xoxo

Morning girls~ Thanks Michelle...I was thinking I was "getting old" with all my blabbering. This is my journal/blog thingy...haha! I can't have alcohol for 6mos to a year (not really a biggie), but margies have like 700 cal, I think I will sip a shot of patron silver WHEN I return to cocktails. Same effect 650 less cals! Well, today is the day! I woke up at 6:30 and was at the gym by 7am! I kicked ass and enjoyed it. Now I am home sipping my coffee on ice. I get 3 Protein shakes, 1 Proti Soup and 1 bar today:thumbdown:. So...I am trying to go sparringly, I've had 1/2 a bar (I was starving at the gym). I see a BIG NAP in my future. My back is hurting (mid cycle ovulation so something) so I might take a pain pill and make my nap BIGGER...haha! Today I weighed in (after the gym and tons of lifting weights) at 272. So, I'll use that as my starting weight. I liked 269 better, but I forgot to weigh in before I worked out. 32 to reach Christmas goal!!! Today we are doing NOTHING! I've started The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen. I like it but need "the hook" which I hope is coming soon. I need to download some books ASAP before the hospital (now that Amazon removed that horrible book). Tomorrow is church then grocery shopping (VERY SMALL LIST). Then home again...aaahhhhh! HAVE A GREAT DAY/WEEKEND! Love you girls! xooxxo:wub:

OK girls... just had my LAST MEAL! First had a shitload of popcorn, then two (count 'em two) Patron Silver margies (mmmmmm), and about 60% of a carne asada burrito! I am full and buzzed and happy. Tomorrow is liquids (and prolly some tylenol)! I love Patron! Gonna miss my old buddy! xooxox

Hi Girls~ I ate 2/3 of the burger and 1/2 the fries. I enjoyed it, but realized I wasn't missing much. I am kinda excited to start liquids tomorrow...getting closer. What will I look like in 20 years? Not sure. I know many have re-gain, but I doubt I'll put on the 100 that I will lose, maybe some of it! We are going to dinner and a movie tonight...looking forward to both, mex food and a margie! pop in later...love you girls!

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Morning Girls~ OOOO yeah...I do love the band. At least I never got past my 280...and that is all band. I LOVE my violets...and am thankful for such a group of fantastic women! As with everything else, I'll be honest and forthcoming with the deets (I know my kids still say it). The good, bad and ugly. My violets posts are cathartic for me...a journal of sorts and I want to share as long as ya'll want to hear! I had a dream about our Xmas cards...and where I was going to put them! I LOVE xmas...and am really looking forward to our first one in the house. This year we are going to get a real tree (big) but the day after, I am going to buy a real nice fake one. They are usually about $800, so I am hoping to buy a good one for half off :rolleyes2:. Today is a vacay day! HAPPY VETERANS DAY! I am skipping the gym and am now cuddled under a blanket watching TV! Then later, a movie and a HAMBURGER! I am unfilled for two days and I am going to enjoy every min of it! Have a great day girls! oxxoxoxo

Hi girls~ Sorry that last post was soooo big...I tried to edit it, but it wouldn't let me change the font. Update: I am unfilled (lock up your food)! I got the full on list of "this could happen". The surgery is about 3.5 hours long because of the extra time needed to take the band out. He said my pouch will probably be a bit smaller than others as he will close it at the top where my band is. He said he 'may' close it below and then I'd have a bit bigger pouch. But of course, we are talking 1/4 of an inch. I go in at 7:30 in the am on the 22nd. Honestly, I just want it all behind me. He was impressed that I've lost 11 lbs and that I am working out. I am not even scared...just want it over with. Let me know if you all are tired of reading this...I am just trying to stay calm! xoox

Morning girls~ Today is the day I get a complete unfill...and I am beyond excited for a couple of reasons! 1. I am going to eat a hamburger w/ two hands for the first time in forever (with the exception of In and Out that night w/ you...haven't done it in years). 2. It is the beginning of my process, one that I am soooo excited for. I only EVER lost 30 lbs w/ the band. Well, 31 if you count that 249 I saw ONE DAY on the scale. I failed it and it failed me (I do take responsibility for my failure in the journey). I've talked to a few people already on OH.com and they too have had band to RNY surgery...with great success! They, like me, struggled w/ the band, and one already in 2 months lost more than with the band for 3 years! Another one is BELOW her goal after 12 months. I am ready! When I decided to do this, I was 280 again (the weight I was the day I got my band). Well, I've already lost 11 lbs since school started...haven't even tried! After the unfill, we are going to dinner at Rob and Charles' and I will have a cocktail or two...no school tomorrow! Have a great day girls! xoxoox

Morning V's~ Had a wonderful night last night! I made ravioli soup, salad (pb'd and threw it out and had a small ice cream instead:thumbup:), but we were in the cuzzi!!! It was just wonderful:biggrin:. Today is work, workout, then I have a mtg at 6:30:cursing:. This is for the finance committee for church and I think it is more "social" than "meeting". He is serving wine and snacks. I am thinking of being "sick" for this...but I really want to jump in. But I can't socialize well on a school night, especially when I usually can't make it to GLEE, which is at 8. I have a friend of mine who is also having the gb on the same day as I am. So we will be in the hospital at the same time! That will be cool...she is with another doc and is already on liquids. Michelle, that is awesome about you *trying* liquids. I appreciate it! I am not worried about the liquid part, but am dreading the clear liquid thing...uuugggg! But, I'll be skinny by Black Friday, right:wink: I get my band completely emptied tomorrow!!! AND I AM HAVING A BIG HAMBURGER WITH BREAD ON THURSDAY! I am actually looking forward to a restaurant burger, and actually picking it up w/ two hands. I had a mini burger last week and could not eat the bread. It is cold here too, 77 today and 55 as our lows. Supposed to warm up to 82 this weekend! Haydee, congrats on the loot! OK...have a great day girls!

Jane, did you love the movie, I did! I start liquids Sat and the surgery is the 22nd, which is the Monday before Turkey Day! I'll be in the hospital two days, and home on Wed. Should be skinny by Friday! KIDDING! Two days before the surgery, I have to do clear liquids... Judy's pic looked great! Plus I got the Violets pic from Las Casuelas today and I'll take a pic of the frame w/ the pic and send it to you all! off to bed...too tired to read!

Morning girls~ I almost downloaded Little Bee yesterday, maybe I will next. TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY!!!! Can't wait! I figure I'll need some good reading material for my recoup...BESIDES grading papers, which I will also have to do! Did I miss something Laura, why are you at the doc?? Hope all is ok! Today is work, workout, allergy shot, check mail, home to make dinner...and just when you thought the fun couldn't get any "funner", grade papers! Woohoo! Have a great day girls! xoxoxo

Judy, Bon Voyage and safe travels! Laura, I think that is great about L! This may be exactly what she needs. I'll send some purple power and positive energy her way. Jane, glad you are enjoying your well deserved day off...what'cha gonna see? Michelle, your meal combo sounds good, really! Enjoy your lazy Sunday! I just finished Room...what a great read! Judy, what did you think about Freedom? I just downloaded The Corrections by the same author, Jonathan Franzen. Anyone got some good book suggestions? xooxox

Morning girls~ LOL, I wonder who got the text? That is funny. I increased the cream cheese by 1/2, added a bit more sugar and vanilla. I THINK it was a hit, haha. I didn't have any again. The last 4 or 5 batches I made, I didn't have any. I think cause I lick the fork and spatula, so I have my taste that way. BUT EVERYONE LOVED IT! There were 3 EVIL virgins who are now officially hooked! We are up early today and going to the parade! Then home to chill, grade papers (Walden papers again :smile2:) and watch football! HAVE A GREAT DAY GIRLS! oxxo

Good morning girls! Home from the gym and ate 3 Oreos?????:thumbup::eek: Oh well! It is PRIDE weekend here! Doing some this and that today, then making EVIL tonight for the Rock Band party. I texted Laura, not sure if she responded yet, but I'll put it out here...do I double the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla or just the cream cheese? Remember when we made it, we talked about it was supposed to be doubled. Skipping church tomorrow...most of the congregation is marching in the parade...so we are going downtown to sit in front of Rob and Charles' shop! We don't even need chairs, they have it for us! PLEASE TEXT ME ABOUT THE EVIL! xoxooxox

Congrats Judy!!! Yeah Michelle!!! Purple power to everyone! xoxo

Morning girlies~ TGIF has never said so much...aaahhhhh! I went to the church "stage to screen" play last night. It was beautiful and emotionally draining. Two guys from our church will be on Oprah today and next Friday discussing the content of the play (male survivors of sexual abuse). The "main one" Brian Neil wrote the autobiographical play...it was soooo sad. I didn't get home until 9:30...long day! So glad it is Friday! xoxoox

Morning girls~ It is going to be 95 here again today! I love it, cause it is getting into high 60's at night. And because it is Nov., we are farther away from the sun, so it is not like 95 in the summer! Feels GREAT! I had a great cardio workout yesterday ( on the eliptical) and then had a wonderful afternoon, after a shitty day at work. I WISH I could do the cardio in the am...it would make for a better day. Hopefully, I can still reap the rewards of working out today. Prolly not, I am tired cause I felt so great yesterday, I didn't go to bed until 10:30. Can't win, haha. Not much else going on. I WANT to go to a church thing tonight at 7:30, but doubt I'll find my mojo to get there. I have a meeting at 6 so that is a long day enough. I SMELL A WEEKEND COMING!!! We are going on a date Friday, then Sat night, going to my friends Shaun's house for ROCK BAND! I am skipping church Sunday because it is PRIDE weekend, and most people will be at the parade anyway. I think we are going to the parade! ok...rambling now. I also think you get/need/deserve a shower for each baby! oxxoxoxo

Judy, purple power for Kris! Exciting and scary! looking forward to the babies...one pink and one blue!

Hey Girls~ Another day here...work, meeting, workout, bbq chix later. I am ready for summer! Love you girls...getting excited for the babies to come! xoxoxo

Hi girls~ I did end up voting, a provisional ballot. I feel better, but don't think it is going to count much. Oh well...it is not looking good for the dems anyway. But in Cali, I think we got Brown so that is good. Almost finished w/ ROOM: A NOVEL. OMG, it is soooo good, and I love every word. I've told my students about it, and now they are bugging me daily about an update on Jack! OK...off to get back at it...I am at 82% and hope to finish tonight...not looking good though, I am tired! oxxo