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WELCOME NFaith, yes, show him the B/A pics that is a great thread!

OMG, that sounds easy enough! Thank you!

We lived in Germany when the wall came down, I cried too. I have a little piece of the Wall.

Someone PLEASE tell me how to multi quote???? I try to and my posts are all messed up, so until I learn how to do it, I hope I don't annoy ya'll with my pages of single replies...

Munchkin, I am soooo sorry to hear about this. My heart goes out to you and your family. All I can think of is that your parents are scared and, they are expressing it with anger. I hope they come to their senses and mend things with you and your sister before she leaves. Your sister might be 26 years old but to your parents she will alwyas be a child that they feel they need to protect. Yes, they have lost their minds, hopefully temporarily. Maybe once it "settles" they will come around. I was raised military and then married into it, I appreciate your sister and all the soilder's.

Hi Brandy~How are you feeling today? Thanks for asking about our friend and keeping him in your thoughts. He is trying to gain weight, he has lost 30 pounds in a month, he was very thin to begin with, so my son was feeding him candy yesterday. I went to the library to look for the BFL book (they were all checked out), but I found a great book on Spinal Cord Injuries. I was up very late last night reading, very interesting...SCARY but interesting.

I am going to check out the BFL, the last time I checked into it, it seemed tough! I am heading out the door now to check it out. I'll check out the web site too, thanks! ya' know...I haven't swam in soooo long, I don't think I can! You might have to teach me!!!

Hey Mini! I have become quite the "lurker", by the time I get caught up on all the posts, I either don't have time to post or I can't remember who and what I was going to post about!!! So, I am still around just incognito, did I spell that right???...oh well, you know what I mean!! Sneaky pants, that's me! Deb~I will try to make it to the Great Atlanta Bread CO after work, hopefully I won't get off too late! I wish you could bring your Tucker with ya'! oh, yeah I drink water all the time, I chug it most of the time. The last time I was in to see Dr. K, he said that he wanted me to be able to chug water, I don't have a problem with it. Dee & life~your starting BFL on the 17th? I'm going to try to get the book and start with you, maybe I'll check into it today after work. I need SOMETHING to get this weight moving again! I'm thinking about dropping my gym membership and joining the rec center. They have a lot more options as far as classes go, plus a pool, hot tub, sauna, etc. AND I think it would be just slightly more than what I am paying now??? Hey Denver! How were those eggs? yummm...I remember being terrified to start eating, but once I started I was fine. You go back to work tomorrow? My son is there today visiting. Thanks again for the tip about getting a size bigger on the t-shirt, he was able to wear the shirt I got him because it was bigger, that made me feel soooo good! I sent a poster full of postive affirmations with my son today and asked him to see if the nurses would allow him to hang it on the ceiling so he can read it over and over! Hey Denise, I should try and find that list again about what we have lost in comparison to, that was a pretty fun list. I always think about Dee's comment about "how many human heads have you lost?"...LOL Brandy~I think you should call Dr. K, I am curious as to what the heck that was all about? Hope you are feeling better. Hey Miss Marcy! Hows life in AK? You made me crave some juicy Blueberries...they looked amazingly delicious, and your daughter is such a cutie! gotta run! Cheers!

Brandy~How are you? Please let us know, I am thinking about you that everything will be okay. Denver~Happy to hear you are on your way! Deb~tucker is on the mend! YAY! When Buster had Pnemonia the first thing he would take was my strawberry Atkins shake, then some Deli chicken, then he was eating more and more. I hope Tucker continues to progress, he is one tough pup and you are one tough mommy! Take care! I would love to stop by when you come into town, if I make it I will be late, like around 6:30ish. WELCOME to the newbies! Congrats on your new journey. Have a productive Wednesday all you serious professionals! Chat at ya' laytah!

Oh Deb, I am so worried for you and Tucker. I know how you must be feeling. I think of you often and include you in my prayers. your strength is admiring, I believe in your little Tucker, you know he is fighting as hard as he can for you. Take care, I'm sending hugs and Buster sends soft warm snuggles!

I haven't posted in a long while. I am having the hardest time with week 6 day two, it is kicking my butt! Any helpful tips? I see that some of you eat a healthy carb before your workouts, maybe I'll try that. I usually only drink two bottles of water before I head to the gym. and I normally workout in later in the day around 6:00pm. My 5k is in 4 weeks...YIKES! any advice would be greatly appreciated!

TOTAL drive by post here.. I just wantd to drop in and wish our sister Denvergirl good luck today! We are here for ya'! I'll catch up later

Hi gals, I just returned from the hospital. Thank you so very much for the gift ideas (I got a chance to read some posts before i left). I decided on a t-shirt and a hat. Next week I will bring him a collage of pictures of us having good times with some empty spots for our future pictures. and a poster of his favorite band, maybe we can hang them on the ceiling (thanks Denver). He has lost 30 pounds, still no fingers and hand movements, no leg movement. His spirit is down but I am always happy to be able to see him and spend some time with him. Deb~I think of you and Tucker often, I know this must be so very hard for you to go through. Just know that I thinkof you both and pray for tucker. I am emotionally drained and exhausted and Buster still needs his walk...YIKES! Have a relaxing evening gals!

Dynamo!!!! Hey, I miss you! I am pretty much in the same boat...I keep losing and gaining the same few pounds. It has been frustrating for me. I still work out. I run everyother day with cicuit training and walk on the the off days. I don't eat as much as I did before, I make the wrong food choices a lot. Stinkin' Thinkin, yes for sure! Lets stop it now and move ahead in our journey! I was just looking at our pictures from a year ago and I was thinking about you. I was trying to remember the drive that I had back then, the desire to lose this extra weight. I am going to go back and read some of my firsts post, maybe that will take me back?? I am gald that you posted. Welcome back.

Thanks gals for still wanting me around, even if I I might not be the best role model for the band...whaaaaah for me..LOL Anywhooo, I love you all too much to NOT post...tee-hee Happy Bday oh HOT one! The tat is intense, the initials??? yours?? your mother's? Did you know we are having a Tattoo convention here in Colorado in September? Starts the 19th check it out www.denvertattooconention.com~ they do become a little adicting...am thinking about going, should be interesting and if the urge hits me, then what a better place to get another one??? Deb~All my love to Tucker, he is very fortunate to have such a wonderful human in his life, bless you and bless Tucker. Life~Congrats on the 14er. You are amazing! I am registered for the Race for the Cure, I am still planning on running it this year...I hope, I hope, I hope! I can see myself running slower than most walk, but what the hell, a slow run is still a run, right? Dee~You go girl! I love how you are so true to yourself and determined. I wish I had more people like you in my life. I wish I had more of Miss Dee in my head! Can you hypnotise me? Denver~I agree, fear can be expressed in so many different ways. My boys (18 & 13) were really quiet about the surgery. They knew it meant a lot to me, so they wouldn't express their fears. They would just not talk about it, I took it like they didn't care, but now I realize they were scared. We are here for you, we know what your are going through, we know how you feel. Come here, I promise to post (LOL). Your new life is just days ahead! We are all excited for you and we are here to hold your hand throughout the process! Do you have any ideas as to what would be a good gift to take to my friend in the hospital? I am nervous about bringing the wrong things. a hat, a shirt...I just din't know. My son says to bring a CD of his fav band. I just thought you would have some good ideas. Thanks Lap~I am watching the storms closely and praying for all! Thanks for the support girly! I can't wait to see you again, you have such a great charisma about you. Your zest is contagious and I enjoy being around you! Hope to see you in November. I am just going to have to try and post more often, I can't remember half of the responses I wanted to post after reading them... I gotta run, we are going to the CU/CSU game today.

Hi Denver! I am so glad that I got to meet you the other night. Have you tried Wal-Mart? I LOVE the dark chocolate Atkins Advantage shakes, they are sooo yummy! I get mine from Sam's or Wal-Mart, I think the 4pk at WM is around 6$.

Thanks Lap! I really needed to hear that, I haven't lost pounds in forever...inches, yes, pounds I am fighting them like hell! I find it tough to post because I really don't have much to contribute, being over a year out, I would like to e able to give some pointers and positive feedback, but I still gain and lose the same few pounds...ugh, it is annoying! I really need to get in for another fill (you would think that would be easy since i live a few minutes away from Dr. K's office), but I have a tough time scheduling time off...it sucks!

The common orders are salads and soups

Whew, I just got caught up on all the posts! I can't remember who or what but I read 'em all! WELCOME to the newbies! RR Wednesday at ???? 7-ish? My son's friend, Shane will be going to Craig TOMORROW. I am so happy that he will finally be able to move ahead. I went to visit him Saturday and let me tell ya, I broke down something terrible (the minute I walked out of his door). I hate to see him like that. This is tough, tough, tough! Thanks for all the prayers and positive thoughts.

Hey Dee! I can make RR Tuesday, or Wednesday...

Hey Banditos, It's me! I know I have been MIA for a while. My computer is sick, sick, sick! I have had someone out twice and it still has some major virus..yuck! Hi shelbie! I like the name Snickers...yumm, I could go for one too Lap sorry to read about your back problems, how did your strength training go? Life, your marathon sounded intense! Hope your shoulder is feeling better. I am so proud of your accomplishments, go get 'em! I am a Chantex success story. I have been smoke free for 8 months and have no craving for them at all, even when I am around others that are smoking. I actually hate the idea and the smell of it now. It did mess with my head for a while. My husband...not such a success story. He quit for about 7 months and recently he has started to smoke again...boo for him, yay for me! My band...hummm, I found out that I have like 10.3 in my 10VG. My restriction is like it always has been, here then gone, here then gone...I haven't lost any weight FOREVER!! I lose and gain the same few pounds, been that way for MONTHS! If I could just eat LESS...hummm go figure? I run and weight train every other day and walk on on my off days, still no weight loss. I understand that muscle weighs more, but DAYAM, how much muscle can one gain???...LOL I just need to eat less that is the bottom line! Why can't I??? My son's friend is not doing well. Still in ICU, got pnemonia and a collapsed lung. The docs put him in a medicated coma. We can't really get a lot of info on what is happening because only family can see him and we don't want to bother the family. Last I heard he was paralyzed from the nipple line down with limited mobility at his elbows and shoulders. Deb, how are ya'? Denver, your time is coming so soon! How is the preop diet going? I'll post when I can cheers

Munchkin~I read your post this morning, but didn't have time to post. You have been in my thoughts all day, I am very sorry to hear about your situation. I don't understand how people can make a tough situation even harder to deal with. I know that you make sure that she doesn't get the chance to do this to another family. I can't imagine the shock and anger you must be feeling. Take care of yourself and I hope your husband's emotional pain can be managed. Bless you

Vacation sounded nice and job well done on the pre-op diet! you can do this...shrink that liver! So happy to hear that Tucker is doing better, he is a strong dog and very fortunate to have a caring and loving mommy! I hope he gets his appetite back real soon. When Buster was sick he started with some strawberry Atkins shake, then he ate some deli chicken, he ended up eating all of my hubby's lunch meat! It is so sad to see them when they aren't felling like themselves. keep us posted on his recovery. Buster is doing fantastic! He just finished some doggies ice cream and gave me a big "thank you" kiss! We went on our 3 mile walk this morning and he deserved a nice cold treat.

Aloha mi Banditos! Mare~So sorry to hear about your band. Why do you think a slip?...are you having problems keeping foods and liquids down, do you have pain? How much was supposed to be in your band? Monday, let us know how things go, who is doing your prosedure? I'm sending positive thoughts your way. Denver~Congrats on your date! We are so fortunate to have Dr. K and his staff in our neck of the woods. You will do well! I agree with Lap, take lots of pictures, I don't have many before pictures and the ones I have, I am wearing loose baggy clothes. I suggest take pics in your undies...you will love being able to see the difference without any hindering clothes. and, measure, you will appreciate the numbers when the scale stalls. I bought a journal and taped my before picture on the inside cover and keep track of my weight, measurements, fills, what I eat, I even have some RR pictures in it. Your journey will be here before you know it! Lap~We MUST get together when you come back in town! Take care of your back. Life~How is your training going? When is your event, I thought August??? Mini~Sounds like you and your band are getting along very well, don't ya' love it! How are the furry friends getting along? I gotta run, actually walk...Buster! Have a FAB day. I saw this quote on someones signature and I LOVE it! "nothing happens if nothing happens" My new life quote!

congrats lotza!