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Mona~HYSTERICAL!!! I Love it! Gals: I am going to try to get to RR tonight, it seems like every time we have a meeting there happens to be some Drama in my life...I will try to make it.

Costco..never thought about that!..interesting, I am going to search some info right now! Thanks Dee~

Shesha~Nice to hear from you! 14 weeks! Glad to hear that you are doing well. VA~Are you flying in on Wednesday?...brrrr it has been cold here, be sure to bundle!!!

Dynhamo~I am so sorry to hear about your son, are you driving to the Springs by yourself?...I'll be thinking about you. Woof~Congrats on the weight loss! I think you are doing an amazing job. I'm sorry your meds didn't work well for you. I'll PM you. I was thinking about you and your family, when I saw the news about the church shooting. Tarheelluv~how exciting, your day is alomost here!!! Have a productive Monday!!!

Taynuh~thanks for sharing the pix of your ADORABLE angels! Precious, precious, precious! Missmona~we are all thinkinga but ya', have a safe trip! Tied2b~Hope your doing well and looking forward to your surgery! I can't wait to chat with ya' at RR. You have such a kind and caring soul. We have been looking for cars for my son, and let me tell ya', I HATE it! I would love to get him a car for christmas (I LOVED your story about your daughters). We were supposed to look yesterday, but the weather was terrible for car shopping. Munchkin~hope today was a better day for you. It deffinatly gets better, than worse, than much better!! Now the hardest thing to deal with is the head hunger and the darn scale...take care of yourself, don't push yourself too hard, but be sure to walk and move around when you can and a big one for me was to stay hydrated! I am a dog LOVER!!! My Buster is my BABY!!! Dynamo~I hope you get to reschedule your date soon. How are your goals going? I am about to leave for the gym, I am doing good as far as working out goes...my food choices aren't always the best (I tend to keep junk food for the boys...or is it an excuse for me to "cheat"???). My scale has'nt moved in a long time and my measurements are at a stall too, my next fill is the 17th, I hope that will help. Sorry to hear that your son couldn't make it home because of the weather. Your boys are sooooo handsome and they seem like sweet young men! I hope everyone has a nice Sunday! Let's meet those goals!!

Hey gals! I am still around. Mostly lurking. My computer has a mind of its' own and sometimes I get these virus flashes constantly and sometimes I don't get any??? I am virus free right now, so I thought I would drop a quick line before it comes back??? I have been doing pretty good with my workout goals, I really miss it on the days that I skip, there just aren't enough hours in the day for me to go everyday. I swear I am the slowest loser EVER!!! But I am still a loser...LOL i am frustrated but I won't let myself dwel on it for too long. Shopping? I do as much as I can online (that has been a chore this time). Since my boys are older the gifts have become more expensive and fewer in number. My oldest is asking for a flat screen TV and my younger one wants a snowboarding package $$$$$ costly boys!! But they have been good boys this year(for the most part), so Santa will probably come through for them... Dynamo~Me and my kids light a pretend candle each day and learn something about Hanukkah. We made a Star of David, played Dreidel, and we will make Latkes too. We will learn about Los Posadas, Christmas and Kwanzaa too. Gotta keep ourselves busy and have fun along the way, oh it doesn't hurt that we are learning new things too! It's Friday! I hope everyone has a great weekend!!

more! more! They are all soooo adorable!!!

Munchkin~Welcome to Bandland! Tied2b~you are truly an angel! Happy to hear about your new date!!! You will have to fill us in on Thursday!! Dynamo~Happy Hanukkah. What festivities are on your calendar? Lap~how is that fill working for you? I go in the 17th and I can't wait. I think I really need one. Tarhee~your time is coming fast!!! VA~this time next week for your fill, I know you must be excited!! Taynuh~we are all so very happy for you and Tanner..can't wait to see pictures!!! Happy Holidays!! Mona~way to go! Keep it up! Woof!...HI, hope all is well with you!

WELCOME to all the newbies and well wishes for all the upcoming surgeries.

Is anyone going to RR tonight~am I off??? I know we are meeting on Thursday, but I thought tonight too? I don't think anyone is going...that's okay with me, I REALLY need to work out!!!! My computer is sooooo sick, it takes FOREVER to post or do anything fo that matter...virus...pain!!! I am lurking, just not able to post much...too annoying miss ya'll!!

Dee~hugs, hugs and more hugs, I have no words...I agree with Shelbi, don't give up...what does this mean that Dr. K's assistants for the OR aren't credentialled, they aren't credentialled to be in the hospital OR, but they ARE credentialled to be in the Crown Center??? Whatever...sad news and I too am with tears my dear friend. There is a way, you will find the right path. Perhaps another Dr.??? another Hospital??? Sad day...:think

Hi Marcy~I asked for a reciept and a bill, Robin sent one right out.

Tied2B~WHAT???? I thought your surgery was TODAY!!! Sorry to hear the news Dee! What an ordeal! Better safe, right?! So you are having surgery on Monday the 3rd?

Ok - let's start the sign up list for Red Robin on December 13th. Dynamo Mal Drews VABandster

Yea! Drews will be there too! AWESOME!!!

Dynamo~ I will keep my eye out for a BB. I think my son wants to get me one for Christmas (I won't let him spend that much on me!), I think I'll try to get it before Christmas, so he doesn't!! I am happy to hear that you are doing better. I wish I could take your appointment, I think I need a tiny fill...I ccan't make it though, darn!! VA~that would be sooo awesome to meet you on the 13th!

Dynamo~A Body Bugg is a device that you wear that keeps track of the calories that you burn in a day. You also input the calories that you take in, this way you know how many calories you have to burn to lose! there is a thread here on the Body Bug, it sounds very cool! Thanks Gurly, 249$ at 24 hour fitness...DARN, I missed it!!! I will keep my eye out for a sale! You're getting yours on Thursday? Tomorrow?...LUCKY!!! Let me know what you think? ~first fill on Thursday too! What a GREAT day! missmonazz~CONGRATS on your date!!!

bumpity bump! I love these pics!!

My gym is selling the Body Bug for 499.00 plus three months of service...I soooo want to splurge on this for a Christmas gift for myself????

Thanks Dynamo~ I'll be careful with my workout. I TOTALLY agree about the shoes...Sooooo worth it. I LOVE Runner's Roost (Arapahoe and Parker). Great guy there, he knows his stuff. Great shoes, pricey but worth it!!!

Tied2b~thanks for the big hug! I totally get putting on a happy face on for work. Sometimes I feel like I am living a double life! I pictured myself looking at the beach , sunset, calm waters and lost of happy thoughts.

Dynamo~Job well done, let's do it, one day at a time! I was driving home from the gyn the other day and for no reason at all just started balling! This is a sad time of the year for me too...lot's of heartache. My subconcious must have taken over because I wasn't even thinking about anything...I must have seen something or maybe a song on the radio...something triggered and I balled, then all the emotions just flooded. Now I have to repeat lots of positive thoughts to keep myself up. Working out really helps. I did it, I bumped up my workout. I did three miles cardio and added reps and even added an incline on the treadmill...here we go! We will meet our goals!!! Tied2b~I am soooo happy for you that Natalie is going to be with you. That is wonderful. I know it makes you feel better. We all will be there with you too, just before you close your eyes, picture us there holding your hand, then go to your happy place with your cabana boy and a nice cool fancy drink!!! Lap~A granndma! You are going to bo the most amazing Grandma. How's the Grandpa to be? and the Uncle to be? and the Great Grandma and Grandpa?? How exciting Where is Mare? Hope your doing well!! toss us a post! Shelbi~How cool, a picture of your Band?? You should soooo post it!!! Have a Terrific Tuesday...GOALS, here we come!!!

Tied2b~How did your appointment go with Dr. K today? Sorry to hear about the fluid retention. YOU know that you didn't cheat on your diet, that is what counts. I remember that I didn't cheat either, but Dr. K's scale showed less of a loss than mine and I was worried that he thought I cheated and I felt terrible. Be proud of yourself for doing the right thing, it will all pay off!! Good for you! I know it is tough, especially through the holidays, but you did it and you will be fine, it will all work out!!

Lap~WONDERFUL news! Congratulations!:baby: Marcy~nice to hear from you again. You look great, you have a glow about you! How is the hubby's knee? and the children, they are adorable! The pictures are great and it sounds like you had a memorable trip. :whoo:tied2b~just a few more days, can you believe it? what time is your surgery? I am so excited for you Dynamo~I'm sorry to hear that you are having a tough "mental" time. Try not to be so hard on yourself. Remember, this is not a race, your 39lbs is a good loss AND most importantly it is a loss! Like Dee mentioned, we have the rest of our lives to lose this weight. Although the scale is difficult to keep away from, it is not ONLY the number that makes us successful in this journey. You have progressed in leaps and bounds..you are a healthier person, you have more energy, you look and feel better, your size has changed...try not to let that number on the scale make you feel down, it will move in the right direction. :girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug::girl_hug: Taynuh~is it this week that you get Tanner? Happy traveling and WELCOME Tanner!!! Tarhee~WELCOME!! We all love our Dr. K and his staff. You will be pleased with him. If you ever have any questions or don't hesitate to ask, we have a wonderful group here. This is a great place to chat! Hope to see you around.

Hey gals! lets see, goal setting...8 more pounds by the new year, work out goals, increasing my workout 15 miles a week on the treadmill, eliptical or bike and increase my reps on the weights. I am at that strange point in my weight loss. This is the place that I have been stuck at with all the previous diets and excercise, where I haven't been able to pass in the past. I really want to get over this hump...this is going to be mentally difficult becasuse my mind thinks this is the end of the losses, but I am going to push it and make it past!! I even went to the gym Thanksgiving morning and worked out. I think this is where the band and some mental work will prove themselves!...here we go!