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And we are back!! Just was ready for a fresh start, and it was taking so long to load the page...let the banter begin! xoxoxoxoxo:thumbup::cursing::Banane34:

I miss the thread...love the emails, but the thread was fun too! Hope everyone is doing well! Pamela

The Violets have left the building...we are still going strong...just going strong somewhere else! Peace out peeps, live large and healthy!

Hi girls~ I couldn't respond to the thread and was getting mad...then realized I was not logged in! haha I will be on stage 2 until thursday, I think he'll advance me. Not really feel I am ready to eat more, but I think 1 scrambled egg or mashed pots sound good. I am very comfortable after 4 oz of Soup or protien milk. Kinda get a bit nauseated after I drink the milk, but the soup works good. I get sick for about 1-4 min and then feel fine! In about 2 months I am completely on regular food (maybe less time), just about a 1/4 of normal portion, if that. Day is going ok. Points of fatigue...moments of dizziness...but all in all a good day! Pamela

Hey girls~ We got the tree and house done...and I am going to work! I had great energy yesterday...well bouts of it! I worked really hard on the tree, almost too much. Then I had a few bites of yogurt and felt better. I gotta remember that I am getting used to this caloric intake. DRUMROLL: 257.0 this am!!! And the jeans I am wearing are buttoned and actually rolled down. hahahahaha...I am so excited. If you want me to shut up, please let me know. I just never did well w/ the band so to finally see results is exciting! Michelle, are you ready to get the kids back to school. We only have 3 weeks (15 days) until vacay! Jane, I am glad you took some time for yourself. That is the only way you will heal. What movies did you see? Judy, what happened now w/ the car? Did you drive it this weekend or tow it to the shop? Do you have another car? Haydee, how was your double whammy Turkey Day? Laura, how was your holiday? I am not sure what I was thinking but we are having a holiday cocktail party Friday night. From 5-8pm, appetizers and cocktails and we've invited a ton of people (like 50). It is more of an open house, people in and out, then off to do their thing. I can't eat or drink anything...but it is about the friendships and I am looking forward to it! OK girls...have a great day! xoxoox

Hi Girls~ 259 this am. I haven't seen that 5 in years!!! Remember, the LOWEST I ever saw was 249, and that was for one day, for one minute! So, I am very happy. Feeling stronger and stronger. I get tired easy, but that is to be expected from 4 hours of anesthesia. I am up and showered already. I think I will go to church today. I am still thinking about school tomorrow. I don't want to waste my sick days if I can make it. I know I can be home after school and have very little on the calendar the next few weeks. I hope to have the tree decorated today. It is up...but nakey! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. You know me, I just LOVE when this month ends. I am in the Christmas mood. We don't want much under the tree...just the warmth of the season in our new house! Love you guys... xoxo

Morning girls~ Jane, how is the foot? Did you go to the doc? I think if you get quick medical attention you might prevent more trouble later. I am on stage 3 liquids (full) at least until Thursday. Creamy soups, protein shakes, pudding. Works for me. I like the 4 oz of soup...perfect fill. I need to drink more, but you know how that goes. DRUMROLL: 260 this am!!!:Banane05::Banane10::Banane14::Banane16::Banane20: WAIT...DOES THAT 4TH BANANA HAVE A BONER? hahaha Michelle, sorry you are sick. But at least you have all that work behind you and you can be sick on the couch now, and not stuck in a kitchen. Off to make a shake. I made cinnamon rolls for Susanne this morning and the house smells great! Have a great day! xoxo

Hi girls~ LOVED Burlesque!!! What a treat! I am a huge long time Christina fan (can't argue, girls got major pipes)...and she was fantastic! UPDATE: I posted earlier that I was 277 when I came home from hospital. Now I am 263! So now...we are in the losing zone! I just had 3 oz of protein milk and feel good! WOOHOO! We went through Carls Jr (lovelovelove Carls) for Susanne to get the new chix strips. OMG the smell was wonderful. Earlier I smelled food outside the movie and it made me sick. This made me drool. The milk made it all better! haha...now she is eating marzapam from Germany! jealous for sure!

Hi Girls~ Had a much better night. I finally laid down flat on the couch and slept pretty good. I'd been using the recliner and was dying to lay down. Woke up 2x and peed but just got up and it is almost 7! I will take a shower today (first one since Monday, except the whore's bath in the hospital, lol). And we are going to the movies at 10:20! That will probably be my only outing today...but I am ready. When I got home I was UP 15 LBS!!! I went in at 262, and was 277 when I got home. Everything I read said DON'T WEIGH YOURSELF UNTIL AFTER A WEEK HOME...but I did. I am full of saline and gas still, pee'ing all the time. So, I will weigh again before the shower, but am not counting "a loss" until after I get back to 262. Not really expecting much for a couple of weeks. Judy, sucks about the car accident...but yes, so glad everyone is ok. Someone died here last night hit by a car...that is so sad! Have a great day girls! xoox

OK..thanks Judy! You helped me figure it out! I am trying to get some protein in...but 2 small sips and I feel stuffed. We've just watched tv all day and relaxed, between my naps (plural). Susanne put up the xmas tree...I like it! Not used to the fake tree, but am loving having it up on Thanksgiving, instead of waiting for the 15ish. Judy, loved the pic of the day before w/ the whole gang! Haydee, enjoy your two holidays! Next year, they can come to your house (and bring food)! Laura, Jane and Michelle, what were you doing for turkey day? Waiting for the bloat to pass...wish me luck! xoox

Cant figure out how to post a post w/o it being a reply and attachedd to someone elses posts. Had a good night, up and down on the couch. I am supposed to move to full liquids today, but am having trouble. I took some yougart, added protien powder and blended it, but i feel sooo full. I took one small bite and feel stuffed. I am still very gassy...every time I pass gas, I make room...ugg....anywya hope everyone has a great turkey day! Any black friday shoppers? be back later.

HI GIRLS...I am not sure how I post something. Anyway, I am home, sore w/ gas but am farting and burping!!! WOOHOO~ Love you...talk to you later!

fuck...i didn't pass I've just requested the funding for the retake...glutton for punishment!

Morning girls~ had a complete meltdown last night. Minimal calories, National Board scores pending, dad's passing 2 yrs ago Sunday, surgery Monday, teaching, having 33 papers to grade this weekend...omg, it is too much. It all hit at once, and I don't have the caloric intake to handle it. Crying now, just thinking about the stress...need to just get through the day. not much else going on...wish me luck!

OOOO no Jane! That sucks. Last year I paid the gas company twice and then got a shut off notice from the electric company...haha...I am not allowed to pay the bills anymore! Good luck sorting this out sweetie! The Nat'l Boards are above and beyond. It is a very prestigious National recognition that would allow me to teach in any state (not that I would ever leave CA). off to work! xo

LOL Laura, I couldn't read it all...I saw something dipped in maple and had to scroll down! Last night we had the windows open while watching TV (it was 83 yesterday) and my neighbor was bbq'ing...OMG, That was painful!!! I actually felt sick the tummy pains hurt that bad. Well...TOMORROW MORNING I FIND OUT IF I AM NATIONALLY BOARD CERTIFIED!!! What a long wait this has been. I REALLY NEED SOME PURPLE POWER KIDS! Please keep me in your thoughts. I would love to have this under my belt. There are 5 pieces, and I can pass all or some of them. If it is not all, then I make a quick decision (to try and get the funding) for retaking it! As if I don't have enough on my mind right now! bbl

Morning girls~ Well, down 8 oz! I weighed before "shadobie" so it could be less...haha! I feel skinny or is it malnourished. Actually since Tuesday, this has not been bad. I even eat w/ my friends...well, I drink and they eat. I caught myself looking at Kristen's sandwhich (lightly toasted bread, lettus, tomato and turkey sand)...couldn't look away...haha! Getting my "do" done today, can't believe all these gray hairs along my temples and front hair line! Then tomorrow after work I go to the hospital for pre auth, pay 1k, and blood work. NO TURNING BACK! Judy, enjoy Curves! It can be a good workout! Michelle, have fun in Raliegh! I love NC. We were supposed to go there this summer and place my dad's headstone but it is too much $ for all of us...so we are renting a cabin in Tahoe for a few days! I think we are going to spread his ashes. If stepmom is ready. Can't believe he died 2 years ago on Sunday! SSSUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKKSSSSS! I miss him everyday! Ok...off to get my mojo working! pop in later! xooxxo

hehehe...Judy said shit!

Morning girls~ Michelle, he is quite a handsome young man! I loved the pics...I LOVELOVELOVE the one w/ the jester hat on and missing a tooth. Yeah, that would be my screen saver for sure! I am down 7 since Sat! Just feel tired, but think I can do this. Love the pics of the nursery. I like the pink but see how it can be muted a bit to go w/ the bedding and furniture. I am glad you are having fun w/ it...I know I am having fun watching! Off to put my face on...love you girls!

OH yeah...gonna be 83 here tomorrow, been in the 80's for a week. But, it will be 67 next week! woohoo

Where to begin?? Haydee, just gorgeous! Can't wait to see pix of the room all put together...and then pix w/ the wee one in there too! Michelle, I got vaklempt for you! 16 is a huge milestone...and you know what? You've done a wonderful job in raising a wonderful man. I wish you were my mom! You have lucky kids! xo Laura, I put a ton of Beatles on fb!! Can't wait to see B's nursery pix too! Is Carson moving into the 3rd room? Jane, I am sharing your headaches...but hope yours end soon. I am keepin' on. Feeling good. Just ate a 200 cal LC and am full-ish! I'll wait until my bedtime before the choc shake that I like! Trying to be very distracted and not paying too much attention to the pending surgery. Man, I want it to be next Tuesday so bad! ok girls...behave

Hey girls~ What a difference a day makes...and a Lean Cuisine! I feel so much better today, you remember...day 4 is so much better than 1-3. I am starving still, but it is like my body is used to it. the headache has lessesned a great deal too. I owed my kids cookies so I passed out 4 boxes of chips ahoy! The smell killed me...but I owed them. Now home to chillax and eat my protein bar! Pop in later! xoxo

Hi girls~ I went to the doc to pay the $3500 and she said, "how are you doing?" I BARKED, (true quote) "I am fucking hungry, I have a headache and I am in a bad ass mood!" She laughed and we started talking. It is very hard with working...and she said I can have one LEAN Lean Cuisine a day!!! Woofreakinghoo! I went and bought some for this week, the highest calories were 300, but I got some 260 and couple of 200. She said I didn't need to substitute the shake but just to add the LC! I have lost 5 lbs by their scale too! I did skip my "shitsoup" but will have my choc protein shake later. I make it w/ milk and it helps me sleep feeling so full. The first night I went to bed hungry and it was the worst night! so YEAH...Lean Cuisines! Started to freak out today about it all...thinking I should cancel. But I am going to keep myself numb and just get through it. I know I'll be SOOO HAPPY when it is over! Laura, I actually salivated when I read about the donuts. I am not a big donut girl, I like about 4 maple bars a year! But man that sounded good. I loved the babies story...poor Carson. I think it is a good idea for him to see you w/ other babies as much as possible until B arrives! Haydee, we wanna see the set, please email us the link! Judy, glad to have you home! We've missed you! I understand about the #...I hit my oh shit # when I decided to do the gb. Good luck on working out and getting back to basics! WWJD! Michelle, how nice you schedule conferences. We set open times and parents come in. What a nice school you have and how nice for teachers to have parents like you:thumbup:. Jane, glad you are back. Hope your headache is ok now. I have a doozy and it is food related for sure. I should ask dr. about the headache meds Laura mentioned...but he is surgery the next couple of days. OK...off to check this and that. I spent almost 4k today alone (had to buy a used washer for the rental) and came home to a check for $1087!!! The state of NV had me on an unclaimed property list and I filled the paper work and wha-la!! We bought our xmas tree today! It is my first fake tree but we got a nice one on sale at Micheals. I am excited for this xmas in our new house...and can't wait to decorate. Hoping to decorate over Thanksgiving weekend while I recoop! Pix to follow! LOVE YOU GIRLS! XOXO

DYING...omg, this is hard. Can't think straight atall. way hard at work. I am eating sf jello and i hate jello. ' i did just open a diet coke and that is good...the bubbles make me feel full...lawd help me! love you guys

Morning girls~ I took one tylenol pm last night at 7 and was in snooze-ville by 7:30. I just can't deal w/ the headaches, and I haven't even stopped caffeine. I won't belly ache too much for you...but the SUCK FACTOR this time is off the hook. I need to review our first thread about how we all made it through the liquids. I know there were a ton of us doing it at the same time. After work, I need to take my $$ to the surgeons office. Cleaned out my accounts, leaving 100 buckeroos in two checking and a savings...haha! More will appear in a month! I am not myself and feel weird, soooo maybe I'll have good stories today. I know I am not going to battle the kids today. I have one group (for 3 periods) that make me work sooo hard. The management factor is intense, and if I blink, they are off task. I think they might be off task a bit this week...I can't control them with this level of energy. haha have agreat day! where is Jane?