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Lisa, Kara, Judy you all look fabulous. I resized your pics and consolidated them into one post. Makes things flow better. Hope you don't mind? Ducking now!!

So Jenna after all you have been through lately, are you still trying to stop smoking or have you decided to cut back or what? Inquiring minds and all that stuff ya know. How is Jeter? Come talk to us darlin.

Sept 9, 10, 11

Awww, I missed you sweetie. Wanted to give you a cyber hug first. Oh well sending one anyway. I am keeping you in my prayers and sending you lots of white light. Come back and let us know how you are doing as soon as you are feeling up to it.

I think three gals for December is best. And I don't have a preference who it is. Who is going to Vegas in Sept? We might be able to get the December pics done then. In fact I would like to do them then if we are all gonna be there. This is so exciting. LOADS of fun.

Yeah Survivor is on Thursday this week. I met Rupert about a month ago. He was the same. Beard, long hair, loud, no tye dye though. He was really cool.

Hey Bright, what was the hotel and what was the prices. I need a hotel room. I am bringing my daughter so we need a double. Prices please. Also, I am up for the walk and then going shopping. I can always shop. LO!L!

Michelle: Huge congrats and what an honor......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Easter BUnny caught me yesterday. GRRRRRR!!!! I ate his butt and his ears. LOL!!! So I am staying even on the weight. Didn't gain but didn't lose either. SIGH!!

OK Jenna NSV = Non scale Victory!! Get that or do I need to explain it more. LOL!! It is like putting on a pair of pants you saved from your skinnier days and they are TOO big. LOL!! Welcome aboard Tuffenuff: Isn't this site the grandest thing ever?

Kirsten: The shirt idea was just so we could be identified as Bandsters walking in this event. When I just did the LA 5k we actually got shirts from the sponsors. It is entirely up to all the participants if they want shirts or not. We would need to jump on it though and get the design agreed upon and sizes and such SOON. I am with Alexandra I don't wanna organize a walk I just wanna participate in one. IT is very confusing how it works. I don't understand if we are supposed to organize our own group and then submit to the Walk from Obesity people or what. Maybe I will email that person listed. Then come back and post what I find out. I will do that. IN the meantime, WHO IS SERIOUS ABOUT WALKING?????????????????

HI ya Diva: Here is a link to a thread talking about Proteins that is very informative. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=3498 Yes I was told 50 to 60 grams of Protein a day is the amount ot take in. I do a nice chocolate USANA Brand Protein Drink in the mornings that I put a tablespoon of Peanut Butter and a whole banana in a blender with 8oz of milk. YUM YUM!! That gives me about 25 grams of protein for the day. I get the rest with tuna, chicken, or some other meat. But the thread will help you decide what to eat. Lisa (DELARLA) on here also has sarcoidosis so you might wanna contact her.

Jenny: Cold items usually make restriction higher. So before eating don't do anything COLD. In fact you shouldn't be drinking anything for at least 30 min prior cold or hot. That will help lots.

Paula what a cute pic.

I saw this and had to send it to you guys. Happy Easter tomorrow.

Jenny: My first thought is you are too tight. But I need more input. Is your band a Lapband that hold 4cc or is it one that holds more? If you can only get down a couple of bites of food then I would suggest a small unfill.

I just resized your photo so hopefully this one works. I sent it to your email address.

Well I do try. HAPPY EASTER!!! What did everyone get for Easter?

www.coldwatercreek.com is one of my favorite stores now. Beautiful clothes.

Before 5pm or after 5pm? But in reality I guess it doesn't matter. LOL!!! You can find all kinds of really nice cocktail dresses at Coldwater Creek. Of course you need heels but you could do a kitten heel, like an inch to an inch and a half. You can never go wrong with a simple black dress and then grab some pearls to snaz it up. Get a dress that accentuates your curves instead of trying to hide them.

http://www.goodolddogs2.com/older.html This cracked me up. Make sure you can hear the song it is a hoot

http://www.grayace.com/dex/bunny.html This is too funny. And no it isn't scary either. LOL!!!

Hey Karla: Welcome and post that pic.

Zoe: I hear ya. I know the bra you are referring to and I bought one awhile back. I noticed the bra has this removable item that you can have cleavage or not. LOL!! Cleavage was never a problem for me. I got that I just think it is supposed to be up higher and not down around my belly button. LOL!!!! YEAH ZOE has cleavage. STRUT girl!!

did you ask your surgeon why? I didn't have to avoid anything prior to surgery. I also did not avoid anything after either. coffee can be an irritant to the stomach lining so that could be a possibility. If I had to give up my coffee I would be a royal bitch. LOL!!!