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Brandy~WTG! 445...WOW gret dedication! Good job!

Brandy~NO WAY, why would you think you made someone feel bad because of your weight loss?? That's why we are all here right? We all want to keep losing and reaching our goals! YOU GO! We are all very proud of your loss! Keep it going and never feel bad for posting you loss. I love it, it helps me keep myself in line when I see how everyone is doing and I am slacking, it makes me want to work harder.

Hey peeps! Dee & LW~Darn it, I didn't make it to Wal mart or Target this weekend. No SPANX for me...yet Brandy~off to the gym we go! Dynamo~I do shop at Runner's Roost for my shoes, I guess it's time for another visit. I am sure it's the shoes. That bald guy there is awesome, he knows his stuff! I think his name is Chris??? Shelbi~Thaks for the heart...awwww your so sweet! I should have gone to the memorial service. My friend only stayed for a short time and all I kept thinking of was that I should have been there. The Funeral is tomorrow and I can't make it to that either. My dad canceled the dog visit, he got cold feet, but he is out looking at a Basset as we speak...you all know how I LOVE my Bassets! Thaks for the info on the ASSETS. I need something! Renee~So sorry to her abouat the house fire. I hope things work out with your move back to Colorado. I am sure that Dr. K will accept you as a fill patient! Lap~ahhh, Red Rocks! Didn't you see a concert there last year? I LOVE concersts at R Rocks! But the hike up the hill from the parking...sucks! Bahot~ooooo la la PARIS! You must post some pics when you get back. Congrats on your losses WTG Sidann~WELCOME! Your post sounds like one that I wrote at the begining! You will do great! You will not fail, you might have a couple set backs, we all do, but the band is amazing and Dr. K is the BEST!! Marcy~I deff feel like the turtle of the Banditos. I need a fill so badly, I think I have gained about 6 pounds since my last fill. My scale is not trust worthy, I know Ihave gained, I just don't know how much. I can eat WAY too much and I NEVER feel full! I must get in for a fill soon. I just have to find some time off??? The sleeve sounds promising, please keep us posted on her success. Hi Woof!!

nurse7263~WELCOME to Bandland!!

Thanks Dee and LW, I am going to check Wal Mart out this weekend. Dee~You will do very well with swimming. You have a passion for it! Go for it and let the senseless idiots laugh because you will have the last laugh my dear! okay...so I was supposed to hit the gym again today (I was really looking forward to getting back on track). My cousin called and is going through a tough time and wants to vent with me tonight. AND then a family friend died suddenly, a memorial service tonight (won't be able to make it that one). Then I thought okay Saturday for sure then, well, my dad (had to put his dog down about a month ago) wants to go and check out a dog tomorrow. Sunday will have to be the day! Oh well, my family is important and I am happy that they want me to help.

John~I am soooo proud of your loss!!! WOW, 102 lbs way to go. You look great. So any advice for us? Lap~I returned my Bare Minerals, it just didn't work for me. I heard so many wonderful things about it and everyone that I know who uses it looks fab, but I just couldn't get it to work for me??? Woofay, I would love to know what make up you use, you always look GREAT!!! Dynamo~I have returned to the gym....OUCH!! My muscles are sore! I started having problems with toe pain about half way through my walks, so I am not walking as much as I was before. Thought I should at least return to the gym for some strength training. It's like starting all over AGAIN!!! I hope you get to spend some time with Ed this weekend. Dee~Can you get the Spanx (is that what it's called?) in store at Target? I think I will check it out this weekend. Angie~Happy one year anniversary. My one year is coming up, can you believe how quickly the year has flown by? Book~I have a pair of the low rider capri jeans and they fit great, they are my favorite pair. Now if I can find petite, low cut, plus sized, stretch jeans... TGIF my banditos!

Lap~WOW!!! Lap, let me just say that my favorite picture is the one of YOU! You look WONDERFUL!!!...beautiful just beautiful!!!

My Surgeon said he had to close someone up before because her liver was too large. You should be fine. You are following the pre op diet.

My son's appointment went well, but hubby got in a fender bender so I headed home after the appointment to calm hubby down and just "be there" for him. Too many aspects of my life affected by stress these days! I just feel like a robot, going through motions, making it through another day, deal with it the best I can and move on to the next...blah, blah, blah! Woofay~The 13th is your one year?! Mine is coming up next month. I am not as far as I thought I would be, but I am happy with what is gone!!! I am not working as hard as I was, probably need to get another fill. I still LOVE my band and would do it again. You are doing great! Dymano~How did the book deal/date go? Lap~Welcome back to Denver!! Your hubby picked a great day to hit the hills! My son is wishing that he could be up there snowboarding. His favorite place is Winter Park. Is your fill today? I want soooo bad to get a fill today... Marcy~We got cold and snowy weather here today! Congrats on the jeans, what a great feeling!! How's your son doing? Drews~Are you still out there? I got my skates ready, my family thinks I have lost it, but I plan on taking Buster skating with me this Spring! I'll let you know how it goes. Did your unfill work well for you, how's the steak? Stay warm local peeps, one more day 'til Friday!!

Dyamo~I am so happy for you! It is refreshing to hear, I wish you and Ed a beautiful new begining! You sound very happy. YIKES~I am watching the news right now, sounds like a lot of rain and snow coming...

Marcy & Dee~Three cheers for you ladies!!! Dee, how did the weekend go? I hope you had a wonderful time visiting with old friends. Marcy, if I don't feel like walking my Buster he will give those Basset Hound eyes and I just can't resist. Once I am out the door we are gone. But I have a problem with fitting into pants. Anything that fits around the waist is baggy in the legs. I was supposed to start back at the gym yesterday but a friend called for a favor...today I am headed back to the gym, me and my son Chris are going to start working out togeher again. He needs to work off some stress. Sending positive vibes out to all on this fine day!!

LA~Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Sending you lots of positive energy!!! Lap~I hope you can make it to RR! Dynamo~Buster and I have been enjoying our walks. I am returning to the gym today!!!...I hope...

Sorry Rene', I took too long to post, I moved it forward... Red Robin Banditos gathering. 7pm, I-25 and Arapahoe: Woofay Lap Dancer Brandy Dee Rene' (Lifesaver)-Newbie Mal (T appt, depending on the outcome, I'll either be late or ???)

Ladies (and token guy), hey where is John??? Tied~Sounds like a fun weekend! I soooooo have a love/hate relationship with my scale. When it doesn't move, I blame the scale. Must not be on a flat surface, or the battery must need to be replaced. When it moves downward the scale is my best friend and of course if it shows a gain then forget it...my enemy!! Woofay~Hi busy girl! Sorry to hear about your gain but don't be hard on yourself, you will lose it and some! 80 pounds is a tremendous defeat, I am sooooo proud of you! Happy Friday to all!

Dynamo~You will be missed...:bolt: on the 9th. Your new Mr. Man sounds wonderful, have an enchanted evening my dear! My scale has not moved in a month...boooo, I am with you chuck the scale, the evil thing!! LOL

Lap~Great poem! I have anappointment the 9th, but I will come right after (are we meeting the 9th?) I should be there but just a little late...CHEERS!

Dynamo~you sound happy, that is wonderful. Mr. Man must recognize the top notch qualities you have! You'll recognize me, I am at a plateau and my drive has stalled....but i did color my hair...LOL Is it the 8th 9r 9th??? I think the 9th since that is when Lap comes in... Lap~Where is hubby going skiing? and how is the new mommy to be doing?

Lap~Big Hugs! I mean BEAR hugs until we both are in tears (tears already rolling down my cheek)... I watched that documentary, it was very interesting! I just LOVE what you said to Dee, it is sooo true!! I look forward to your posts, they are always full of insight, courage and guidance. I always come away with something, thanks Lap! Dee~I am sending you BIG BEAR HUGS too! I agree with Shelbie, your posts are like hugs! Be kind to yourself my friend! Mare~Nice to hear from you! Sounds like you have been so very busy, hang in there, a couple more weeks! Congrats on your #60 loss, our new friend the band sure is great! My band is very finicky too, one hour tight,the next it seems like it's wide open??? usually the later in the day the more open it is, almost to the point of "where did my band go?" Dynamo~You should soooo tell us about the new man in your life! how are your boys? My Kevin is looking for a new job, is your son hiring at the sec place??? Woofay~What's new Magoo? Shelbi~I am all about the "passed" too! Gotta run... Mal

Hi Marcy~Nice to hear from you. My motivation isin't all that great...I miss the gym. I do walk my Buster almost every day for three miles, that is about all the excercise I have been getting. I took my boys to an arcade place yesterday and they talked me into doing the Dance Dance Revolution video game, I could really feel it in my legs! My chris has that game at home, so I asked him to set it up for me. then my Kevin told me that he has a boxing game (for the wii) that would also give me a work out. 28??? Brrrrrrr, I am cold just thinking about that!

Dynamo~Congrats on the new romance...he is one lucky fellow! You are the workout queen. I haven't been to my gym in a while, but I have been doing three mile walks with Buster. Thanks for the hugs I appreciate it. mamato3~Neat name! WELCOME!! This is a wonderful thread, the support here is amazing. I feel like I have known many of these Banditos forever and YES we do get together in person, we meet at Red Robin once a month. You are welcome to join us we would love to meet you. Welcome back to beautiful Colorado, you are coming just in time to miss all that hot, humid and hazey east coast weather...YAY!! Woofay~How are you doing? I wonder if I will recognizeyounext time?? I tried to search for our monthly pictures (I thought I wrote the page numbers down, but I can't find it??). Hi Dee! linz~How is your hubby doing? did he get out of the hospital? Drews~I got an email from KBPI, it said that the Roller Dolls were going to be at the Fillmore or something?? That is soooo cooowal! It was a beautiful day here, I hope you all got a chance to enjoy it! Adios Banditos!

linz~I know what you mean about "it's hard to think of yourself when there is so much other stuff is going on", every once in a while when the world stops spinning, I catch a glimpse of how I am not taking care of myself. I love what Tied2b said about the oxygen masks on a airplane...I have to stop myself and put that mask on myself first! I hope your hubby is doing better. GC~Thanks! I have a funny story about my walk yesterday...I try to go for a three mile walk everyday. Yesterday just as I was approaching a very busy intersection, my dog tripped me and I fell flat on my face! I couldn't help but laugh my arse off at myself...so embarassing! I needed that though because during the entire walk I was so deep in thought about how crazy things have become in my life, I needed the laugh (even if it was at myself)!! Keep up the excercise, it truly does make you feel better! It's FRIDAY!!!!! Happy weekend to all!!!

Ahoy me bandster mates! I am still here (at least physically). Mentally my friends, I am done! Too much drama going on to mention. I just wanted to drop in and say "THANK YOU" for missing me, I truly appreciate all of you! Once I get all my life's stuff situated, you will hear more from me. I love reading the posts and it is so wonderful to see the support we all have for each other. I have become more of a "lurker" lately, I have been around just haven't posted much. Dynamo~I have given it up to God (a long time ago). I believe there is no other way I could have survived the overwhelming curve balls that life throws at us! You ARE soooo awesome, you always know what to say! Taynuh~Your posts could be mine. The frustration I get from having to eat small portions, I never was a "sweets" eater, but I have become one, and the smoking thing....ugggh! I have quit, started taking Chantex after the first of the year and haven't had one since. I wasn't a heavy smoker, but my Doc always said "just enough to kill you". I believe that I have quit for good this time. I think you are a good bandster, we all do our best and with the help of our band,we can do this! Give the little ones hugs and kissses, they are sooooo adorable! Lap~I agree with you about how things that we used to eat just don't taste as good and I love that (most of the time). I was craving cheetos so badly the other day and I tried some...eeeeewwww salty, fake cheese tasting. Thank goodness I didn't likeit, cuz before Iwouldhave eaten an entire bag (not the small bag either). and my dog is getting fat too! Tied~my son applied for a job at your hospital! I really enjoy your posts, you are like our cheerleader! I LOVE it!!! Gooooooo Deeeeee! and thanks!

WTG! I am soooo proud of you! I can't wait to see 16's, maybe 14's...maybe even 10's! Wishing you well with your PS too, keep us posted.

Hey Banditos! I just wanted to drop in and say Congrats to everyone, sounds like everyone is doing well! My turn for the bug! I get Viral induced asthma, so needless to say I can't catch a simple cold bug...it is full blown asthma attack and a trip to the Urgent care, returning with 5 prescriptions...YIKES! I can't even talk with out a cough spasm! Thanks to my son for sharing his cold! According to the doctor's scale, I was down another three pounds. I wish i could crawl into bed for the weekend, but with St. Patrick's Day celebrations...we are hosting our family and friends this weekend with a big bash!...I think I just might stay in my room and rest...NOT looking forward to entertaining at all! tied~I about coughed up a lung reading your post, it was sooo funny! You silly girl! Dynamo~doc says no work outs for me. She thinks that my asthma might be present all the time and it just get worse when I get sick (which I haven't been sick in years). she wants me to see a pulminary specialist before resuming any workouts. she also thinks that I may have become accustomed to my shortness of breath and not realize it???

Shelbie~What a powerful post! I will PM you. Stay strong. RR peeps~Sorry about missing another RR night, my son had a wrestling match (he decided to join the team at the last minute), so we weren't even sure if he was going to ba able to wrestle last night, but he did. John~100lbs! YOWZAH! Way to go! Woofay~sorry to hear about the speeding ticket Happy Friday to all!!