Teachlady

Welcome Stacy!! If Tracy hasn't added you already, I'm sure she will as soon as she gets back here. Nice to have yet another Shrink'n Violet join our group!!

Got my Crystal light about 15 minutes ago and am on my second glass. That makes 4 glasses for the day so far.

Welcome Cathy!! You definitely fit the criteria for an April 2007 Shrink'n Violet! congrats on the weight loss so far!!!:clap2:

TRACY!!! Where are you, girl?? You're required to check in here each and every day. You know that, don't you????????

Go Sara!! Go Sara!! Go Sara!!

Pam, You're in my thoughts today. It's so sad when we lose our parents. And you're definitely way too young to lose both of yours. Cherish the moments and the memories. They really come in handy, especially on days like Mother's Day and Father's Day. My relationship with my mom was great, but not so much with my dad. He was, for most of my life, a very greedy, self centered person. But the last few years of his life, I took care of him. He was able to stay in an apartment until 10 days before his death when we put him in a care home and for the last few years, I saw a different side of him. It made his passing a time for grieving instead of relief, if you understand what I mean. He never could say "I love you".. but he never, ever said good bye without saying "be careful". Those were his "I love you" words. I'm glad I was able to have the last few years to know a different side of him. Take care of yourself and know you have lots of shoulders in here to lean or cry on.

Fiber Sure and/or Prune juice!

Jenn.. great job on choosing the right foods and right amounts from the Mother's Day buffet. That's a big accomplishment!!! We went out for dinner tonight and I had a cup of seafood chowder and about 6 bites of my daughter's tossed salad. yummy and filling. It's amazing, isn't it??

GREAT job, ShineOn... A cruise and -4#?.. that's awesome!!!!! We're going on an Alaskan cruise Sept. 1 and I can't wait. Hopefully by then I will be thin enough to fit in the airplane seat without being uncomfortable!!

Positive vibes being sent your way, Sara!! You'll do fine!!

Here ya go. You look awesome, girl!! Love the new hair cut and color! You look 20 years younger in your new body. Congrats!!!!

You and I are in the same boat Margi. I wasn't allowed to do anything but walking until 5 weeks and now I can do Curves and my ab lounger. Also I was on 2 weeks clear liquids, 2 weeks full liquids and am now on 4 weeks of soft foods. I will get regular foods at 8 weeks after I see the doc for my first fill.. June 5. 30# is great and you should be proud!!! Each doc is different and that's why we have to be careful to follow OUR doc's rules. Hang in there, you're doing great!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL YOU MOTHERS OUT THERE!! I lost my mom 3 years ago last month and I still miss her every day.

Good Morning, Fellow Violets.. Today was weighin day and woooo hooooo I lost 4# this week. Just one pound shy of another charm! I'm very pleased and excited about the weight loss and so looking forward to DH getting banded in just 9 more days!! We got a lot done in the backyard yesterday and today I'm working on putting mulch in the front yard and planting a few hostas and day lilies. Time to get ready for church. Everyone have a great day and keep on shrink'n!!!

Jenn.. You've lost 24# in a month.. THAT'S WONDERFUL!!!! Just think what those 24# would have felt like if you had GAINED them all!! I took my monthly pics the other night and I was disappointed cause I didn't see a big difference between the two, but wow.. the clothes I can wear comfortably now that were embarrassingly tight a month ago makes me realize the BIG difference in just the 25# I've lost. So keep doing what you're doing and don't worry about that dang scale. I only weigh once a week now and even if the figures don't budge very fast, I know the inches are coming off and I'm doing everything I can to make this work. DH and I are working out in the backyard today. He is on a mission to get as much done as he can before his surgery in 10 days! Everyone have a great Saturday, stick to the bandster rules and keep on shrink'n!!!

DD, DDIL and several other ladies are going to see Clay Aiken July 22 in Michigan. This will be my 5th time seeing and hearing him. I admit it, I'm a Claymate. I just LOVE his voice and he's so darn personable. It's always a great concert. Plus it's our annual ladies day/night out and we'll get a couple hotel rooms and Par-tay! There will definitely be some shopping in there too.

DH.. Dear Husband DD.. Dear Daughter DS... Dear Sister DSIL... Dear Son In Law, etc...

No way Laura.. I'm here for the long run!!! Sorry, I haven't read the latest posts, but DH called me at Curves to give me the news and I was just so excited to share it with everyone!! We're going out tonight, but I'll check posts when I get back. Everyone have a great evening!!!

FANTASTIC NEWS!!! I'M SOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!! DH got approved for the surgery today and he will be banded May 22.. that's a WEEK from Tuesday!!! He's been waiting since March for this and now it's less than 2 weeks away. :Banane20: :Banane20: :Banane20: :Banane20: :) :bananapartyhat: :Banane09: :Banane09: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Hey Violets.. I think I might be energized today.. I pushed Ethan in the stroller for 30 minutes this morning, just finished a half hour raking and mowing and now am headed for 30 minutes of Curves. I think I'm gonna sleep good tonight!!!!

The Complete Patient Guide to Success with the Lap-Band. Written by Dr. Ortiz who does tons of surgeries in Mexico.

9 pounds to go... 9 pounds to go..... 9 POUNDS TO GO!!!

I bought mine on Amazon.com. Very reasonable and a very good book to have.

Isn't that a great feeling, Laura??? We DO appreciate hanging loose clothes!!! And I'm betting you will be in Twoterville by this time next week.. Keep up the great work!!!:clap2: :clap2:

Good Morning, fellow Violets.. I'm sitting here eating my scrambled egg and cheese and waiting for grandson Ethan to arrive. I have him til 1 today and it's a beautiful day so he and I will go "strolling" and I'll get my exercise in for the day. Plus I'll head to Curves this afternoon. I had a little slice of meatloaf for supper last night along with some green beans and a couple of tsps. of mashed sweet potatoes. I was comfortably full for the rest of the evening. Got to watch my Pistons win yet another game so life is very good here! Hope everyone has a great day!!