Jennifur

Morning gals You have all been busy this weekend Kat - I am so glad you are no longer a threat to society, LOL Well, what a weekend, I got out of work at 9 on sat night but worked with my 2 step sisters and the 3 of us have not been together in such a long time.... BAD... we got a bottle of wine, and 1 had to go home so the 2 of us drank the entire thing. I coudn't even drive home, then.... I went to my neighbor's party and had another glass there which completely put me over the edge. Not only did I drink way too much, it was wine which never agrees with me - but I had 2 shakes and a burito and that was it, I couldn't eat because even though I was so drunk I couldn't function, I knew I couldn't eat because I didn't want to gain an ounce. I AM MENTAL. LOL Needless to say, I was a mess yesterday and I had dd's cheerleading competition - which she was advanced to the next round, if they win that then we go to NJ and should we win that (i doubt/hope not) we go to Disney for the national competition. Like I have money for that. I am so tired, ds got our cold yesterday and he gets croup, which of course started last night so I was up all night checking on him and he is cranky this am. He is going to the sitter - I have some things I have to do and dd has a dental appt, she needs braces (again, something I just can't afford) but they were going to have to pull a couple teeth, the fell out on their own but one broke, so on a happy note, they are going to have to pull it because it broke and not for braces so the cost of braces should be a few hundred less. My step sister is opening a cafe - hopefully in the next few weeks, so I think i'll be working 3 days a week and 2 nights. that would be so nice. I'm so very tired. Well off on my adventure, I have to get my referral for my appt for my fill tomorrow. I was down to 208 yesterday am but going to check today, I didn't want to change my ticker until I was there for a day or 2, but hopefully with my fill i'll be in onderland with you gals ASAP. Laura, you are so funny with the dog's costume, they are very cute. HI Terry & Tracyks TracyK - dd is very cute... I have to work on Halloween, I'm kind of sad about that.... but I asked someone to work until 6 for me so I can go on 1 run with my kids and then go in. DS is going to be spiderman and dd is going to be a pirate. Amanda... hi... glad you are back with us.

CONGRATS PAM! you have worked so hard to get there . Well, I worked on my feet all night and was at 212 this am, I was 210 yesterday am. I had 2 shakes and a burito dinner (350 total cals for the burito with cheese and salas) and drank all my water, I don't get why work does that to me. for me that this the most important reason I need a normal job, so I can get to onderland. tonight is my oven night. I am going to wear shorts and a t shirt but bring a sweatshirt, it is only going to be in the 50's today. have I mentioned I need a fill. LOL

Morning gals well, my aunt and uncle left this am, i told them to wake me up so I could visit but she came up and gave me a kiss and told me to stay in bed, so........I did. LOL It was tight quarters here so I'm glad they are gone but was nice to see them. It is nice to have a quiet house. Remember my bathroom issues, I have not really gone in a week because of the anxiety of having people here - so I hope I'm fixed because I had horrible pains last night. And yes, have been putting miralax in my shakes and drank some tea and still nothing. Kat - you should be sainted. I love cracker barrel for Breakfast, I love the potatoes, and they have turkey sausage and they make great scrambled eggs - the only kind I eat. We go there as a family once a month, Enjoy the quiet while they are all away. Well - thanks for the fill info gals, right now I am at 1 fill and 1.25 and probably am like Kat, I have some restriction but need 100% will power and discipline, which I don't always have. I am thinking about having him put me up to 1.75- just enough to give me a reality check and slow down and a l ittle restriction. at the 1.25 I was on liquids and tuna for 10 days and couldn't do more than that, so I think asking for 2 would be too much. When he filled me all the way, I felt so very tight, I don't think I will ever be at that point. It felt like someone was squeezing me to the point i could not breathe. he told me that is what I should not feel like when I'm full, it was so strange. Pam - love the earings. You are so funny with the pics TracyK - I am so glad my kids sleep in, and when my ds gets up he will climb into bed with me or dd and watch toons until he sees movement.

you are all very quiet. I see you all I'm just getting in from work and going to pass out. it was a long hard night. Terry - thanks... I really can't eat much but can do whatever, i can't wait til tuesday!

Laura - SOAK IN A CUP OF SEA SALT WATER!!!!! Swear it works, will actually pull all the puss out, ointment won't do much. But I do have to say that is amazing they were not closed up and that you braved putting them back in, I thought i was going to die when i put mine back in 2 days after surgery.

that is a good idea Judy i heard that was good off to pick up ds and post office then to work, ttyl all

laura did I miss something with the cookbooks? I have been rushing in and out this week so I am sure I missed alot.

Terry, you always make me smile... I was cracking up with your patience and trust. the funny (ironic) thing is that hearing that so much over the last few months has really convinced me that is what you need and it will go away (that and a fill) I was thinking.... How many fills has everyone had???? OMG my computer is freaking out today... I'm with you Laura on Time Warner... oh. did they ever figure out your problem? You know they come here for free and fix wiring, they were at my house for 5 hrs trying to resolve my problem a couple months ago, changed out all the wires from where it comes into my house to the boxes and modem... all for "free" ok $180 a month - but it is crazy money!

Very true Tracy - my band also makes it easier for me to get back on track after a bad day.

Morning gals I am doing a quick check in. getting up and going this am. getting a few things done today. Terry - I was cracking up when I saw the eggplant parm. Did you try it after everyone asking how it tasted. I love that stuff. It is a pia to make but you can bake it instead of frying it - use low fat cheese. blah blah blah. or you can cook in a pan in olive oil. Eggplant in a whole only has 25-50 cals, but you have to coat it in eggs and the cheese and it has good protein too! Ok ladies, I'm back down to where I was last week, and that is after some wine. If i can just get down to 209-210 at noon with jeans by tuesday for my appt I would be so happy. That would be a 4lb loss in a month and would show my dr i'm working but need a fill. I don't want him to have any reason to not give me one. He is not they type you can walk in and say i need a fill and actually get one.

Laura - yup that's me... chugging along. I did liquids today and probably blew it, we went to Red Robin for dinner, i got a salad with chicken and ate it all, in 2 serving but i ate it.. and 2 glasses of wine. I did drink all my water and had my 2 shakes today. I just drank a cup of "poopin tea" LOL My last bag. Laura - glad that couch is gone, and you got to see people from the past... OH , and yes i'll take some of your extra. dbf and I had a very long chat today and we ended up laughing about me when he asked if i was going to have mine done... he loves them but knows that has always been one of my complaints. well off to bed. going to get up and out early

Panda - congrats on onederland I am so jealous of all you guys, you are all so close and I feel ohhhhhhhhhhhh so far away. wait mabye that is the glass of wine with lack of food talking. what a cheap date i am

Terry - that is very interesting.

Morning gals Tracy- did I write that??? I am cracking up. First, gargle with sea salt water, it helps. I get ulcers in my mouth if I eat too many tomatoes and drink lemon water. Sea Salt works - that is what I was told to soak my piercings in. And for the tiny boobs... LOL I am in the same boat. I keep telling my friends if they could just move my lower belly up to my boobs, I would be all over it for a minute. My step sister has fake ones... (gift from the Ex) and she has had 3 leaks, which means... 3 replacement surgeries. NO THANK YOU. Well I am down 2.5 of the 5 I gained last weekend. I did shakes yesterday for breakfast & lunch and had a bean & cheese burito for dinner with some fresh salsa and 2% cheese. 330 cals for that with everything I added and then a cup of lettuce and hot peppers 50cals . 980 cals total for the day. Dad comes to work on Wed night and I make them dinner, but last night he brought down steaks and mashed potatoes and brought some for me. I told him I could not have a single bite and that was when I had my lettuce. Man that is going to be so much easier when I get my fill on Tuesday. Well - I'm off to shower and get ready to go, I have a list of things I need to accomplish today

Laura - obviously you guys know my drama with dbf.... i don't always think he is one either.... but that was cold. off to work... have a great night.

Michelle that is so horrible, and on her birthday! what a dick... (as all of them are) I'm glad you were there to have coffee and visit with her. HUGS

well, have not done much of anything today. Everyone is gone except for me and ds so ... I did 1 load of laundry, made some turkey meatballs (they are still in the oven) and a crock pot of black bean/sausage soup. I, of course, am doing the shake diet for the rest of the week to drop the 4lbs I gained over the weekend with tom and my deep depression. I was not good. But , since my eating habits have changed I realize my skinny dd is a junk food junkie! So, the meatballs are for her for something she can have high protein, even if she puts them on a roll with some low fat cheese, better than what she normally does. As for the soup, mom loves it so I'll be lucky if there is any left, but it is very healthy and high protein. I usually eat a small salad with tuna when I do this so my soup would be good, entered it on the calorie site and it was 350 ish cals and 24g protein so that is a good dinner. today i made my shake with some miralax in it, i hope it works but not too good. LOL Usually when I do shakes I have issues so I don't want to have one this time. tmi... sorry well i'm off to shower, it is so cold here, hopefully the oven will help warm the house up.

oh look, we will be at page 500 today...

Laura that is just insane I have new health insurance, it is GHI and I need referrals for everything, even my fill next week. What a PIA but, my co pay is only $10 and no premiums so I'll do what they want. And for the first time in years, I have vision, maybe i can get my eyes fixed so I can see.

1. Do you have specific allergies (foods, scents, dyes etc.)? Nope, but love spicy food and non spicy scents (I like cucumber, melon, raspberry scents) 2. Favorite color? Earth tones, beige, sage, fall tones (doing my bathroom in teracotta (sp) 3. Least favorite color? bright colors 4. Hobbies of any sort? being outdoors, (job hunting) 5. Do you collect anything? Not really, don't like clutter and I have too much with 2 kids 6. Any additional comments thanks Laura for keeping this together HoHoHo!

Hi - I just found this thread. OMG. I read ever post. Diane - I am glad to hear you are home and doing well, As I was reading, I felt the anticipation of getting to the last page, last post. I am just so excited for you. Can't wait to see how you are doing. HUGS

omg laura what a mess. I would bring it to good will on the weekend if it is still there. Tough love.... and it sounds like she needs it. Man... can't believe gf puts up with it

Michelle, this is what happens to me after working on my feet for 8-10 hrs in the high heat. It makes me crazy. It has been very warm and humid here too.... this week it is suppose to be down to normal ... mid 50's

Morning gals. just getting up, not doing much for my motivation but i guess my body is telling me I need sleep. Tracy - you are just so special and kind. Laura - you are so funny, someday.... well, my memory span is not that long this morning, I don't think I've had enough coffee

Hi gals, just a quick check in. I am such a mess, cravings, tom... blah blah blah. I have ice cream every month but I found Eddy's Samoa's 1/2 the fat, I had a huge bowl, feel like crap and actually threw the rest of it away! I have a bowl every night of plain, no sugar eddy's and never feel like I do right now. I am going to do liquids tomorrow, have to get rid of the bloat, dr appt tues! night all Laura. holy smokes, you are as crazy as me sometimes. oh and just to make you a little crazier about the pt.... i have been 5 times, with 2 children and all 5 times... pt was not positive until i was 10 weeks! yes almost 3 months. I should have bought stock in EPT. LOL