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Congratulations Widow! How old is your daughter? When are you going to be here? Mini~Have a safe trip here! See ya' tonight!

Dee~*tears rolling down my face* I am so heart broken that you had to sit ther in the resteraunt, I totally felt your pain. I'm so sorry that that man was an evil bastard! *tears rolling down my face* This new guy gave me a wrm fuzzy feeling and I truly hope he is the one that we all have been cheering for for you! Go for it, I think Mini hit it on the head! Chance or no chance? Bahot~I just might be hooking up with you for a new garage door! I'll have to save some $ first but when it happens, I'll be sure to call you. adork~I wish I knew what to tell you. You are in my prayers and I send positive healing vibes (did you know I'm a witch?)...LOL JK Gotta run!

Hi TX Diva~ I got my wii fit about a month ago. It is a lot of fun, but I don't use as much as I thought I would. Maybe during the colder months?? I spend more time outdoors now. I was hoping that it had a workout program and we could just start and it would mix it up for us. I love the step (wish it were higher), and the hula hoops are fun. I don't like not wearing shoes while I am working out...weird! Have fun with your wii, maybe someday we could wii fit online together/

fire~sounds like you are too tight, if you can't keep spit down. I would at least call your doc and go from there. good luck and let us know how your doing.

Okay Ms. Dee! I'm pretty sure I can make it....yessssss

Mini~Do you have everything ready? Those Gas-X melting strips were great to have and of course the liquid tylenol. Did you find your fave protien shake? I did the Isopure for clear and then switched to Atkins Advantage and I only like the Dark Chocolate one, it is the only one that doesn't have that chalk taste to it. Did you ever find out if you could use that throat spray stuff? I didn't have any problems with my throat or anything for that matter. I was shopping at Wal-Mart hours after my surgery. Remember to walk, walk, walk and drink, drink, drink! We can answer any questions you have TOMORROW (can't believe it)! I am sooo excited for you! Shelbie~Your dad turned 91 and was riding on the back of a bike! I have no words! *she bows down* kewel!

Dee's REAL name or Dee...LOL This time Wednesday...you must be totally excited, nervous, scared and....ready!

okay, so before I ask the hostess if the lapband ladies have checked in...will you be seated under Dee's name??? Bahot~What a nice compliment. I am so happy to hear that you are enjoying your weight loss and being able to feel more comfortable with your activities. I KNOW that a year ago, I would have NEVER roller skated or roller bladed or even rode a bike. Now if I can make it to goal MAYBE I will venture off and purchase a swimming suit????

Dee~Since my band allows just about anything, I often forget about my band. I can't wait to get another fill!!! This weekend, I ate terribly!!!...and I feel terrible, bloated and just yucky! Carbs are my enemy!!!

Dee and Mini~oooh, the pressure! I love mexican food, but to pick a "good" one? Heck, I used to think Taco Bell was good mexican food! Anywhooo...On the Border is at Southlands. JP~The 16th is when we are meeting at Red Robin and then we are having a "side bar" meeting for Ms. Mini...when did you say?...tomorrow? How exciting!

Nacho's and ANY mexican foods are my weakness...along with cookies, those darn cookies!

Yes, lets stay away from the ice cream and cookies! I didn't know Maggie Moo's was ice cream...LOL, oh yeah we have a Cold stone, an islander type place, I think it's called Rumba??, Qudoba, a couple coffee shops and of course the ever so evil fast foods, I won't mention them. Jim and Nick's is my oldest son's favorite place. He will eat a ton of those cheese cornbread things?? He used to drive through there at least once a week. I think a new seafood place opened up too.???

EVERYTHING! Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Montana's, Outback, Chili's, On The Border, PF Changs, Noodles, Jim and Nicks, Heidi's Deli, Chipotle, Old Chicago's, an Irish place (the name escapes me), Village Inn, oh yeah and the best cookie place EVER...we must stay away from that place...evil cookies, I think there is a Maggie Moo's (never been) a couple sandwich shops and another Chinese place....ummmm, I think that's about it!

Lap~WOW! My heart went "pitter patter" watching your slide show! I finally made it downstairs to my office. Lazy day for me! shelbie~How was the Bday party? Mini~I have a busy week next week but I would love to meet up with you and Ms. Dee, if I can. I live oh, so close to the surgical center. I'll see where and when you gals are meeting and try to make it! When Buster took off, all I could think of was "he's gone"! When I finally caught up with him, I just called him a goof ball and gave him a big hug. The lady that caought him said that he stopped at the street and looked for traffic bwefore he ran accross, isn't that funny. when I got home, my hubby said that he couldn't tell that Buster ran off by the way I was hugging and lovin him. I could never be mad at my Buster. He does no wrong in my book (I know).

Nic~It's GREAT to see you here again! Lap~I am so annoyed, my laptop won't play the slide show, so now I have to go all the way downstairs in my office to view it, I can't wait to see your transformation! Sunnysea, I remember her! Sunny, where are you??? Happy to hear your hubby is doing well. Morphine is such a miracle drug. I wish I could buy some over the counter, especially after my kidney stone incident...OWEEEE! Bahot~Sorry to hear that your friend hurt your feelings. People seem to be so desensitized. Words and actions. I told a friend how Cookies have become my biggest weakness, and guess what...he always brings cookies around for me! I don't understand....maybe trying to make me feel good by bringing tham around or total sabatoge, like I don't have enough challenges, right? My Buster ran from me this morning while we were on our walk/run! I had to chase him! It gave me a good workout, but I was sooo terrified, he ran into the street and stopped, then took off again. Naughty boy! All I could think of was "he's gone". He saw another dog with a family and stopped to say hi and they grabbed him for me. It is just easier to run with him when he is not on the leash, guess I won't be doing that anymore!

Deb~Welcome Home! I remember many moments before deciding on the surgery that were hard to face. I also realize that I would have continued to gain and would have become more and more miserable. One point for me was that I broke a chair at my FIL's wake! In front of many people I didn't even know. That is behind me and I try to forget all those awful embarasing moments. You will succeed with the band, you will feel much better about yourself and your life will be how you imagined! Hang in there sweetie, we are all here for ya', for the good and the not so good. Adorkable~Thanks for postong the chart, I printed that one too. Saturday weigh in...up 1.0...can I blame Tom from the office because I don't get TOM anymore?? Okay, I take the blame, I made some bad food choices and in need of a fill. In despreration I did measure and I lost inches.

I sure would not have known about the wii if my son wasn't such a gamer! He has almost every system and WAY too many games. ewwww, tapeworms??? For real? Thank goodness I didn't know about that one, I probably would have tried that one too!

The wii is soooo hard to get, I will keep my eye out for you too. My son is the BIGGEST video game geek (that's what we call him), anyway, he has a friend that manages one of the video game stores, so I can have him help out too. We lucked out when we got ours, kind of like the wii fit...I saw someone with one in their cart and took off to the electronics department! Sorry to hear about the depression evil monster. I know him too well! Force him away!! I want you to know how proud we all are of you "Super Star"!! You are very loved Ms. Dee!

OMG, I remember the Ayds diet! I forgot THAT one on my list of diets... Did you buy the wii or the wii fit? You can get boxing, bowling, tennis games like that, they give you a good work out and they are a lot of fun. Once your ready, we can wii fit together...come on Woofay when are you getting yours?...anyone else?

Brandy~Thanks for the Protein list, great, great, great! and Buster thanks you, he lives for melting peoples hearts!

Fabulous Friday Gals! Mini~We have all been where you are, you can soooo work this band! We are all in this together. When you are soooo crazy excited that you have reached a goal, we are here to cheer with you. When you need a boost to get back on the Bandwagon, we will be here for that too! That is what I LOVE about this thread, we all have a common goal and we all know where we have been and where we want to be! This time next week you will be on the other side begining a new YOU! Shelbie~Buster sends some chicken jerky treats to Barkley and well wishes for his paw to heal. Lap~Give em' hell, I hate dealing with Ins. I got a bill last month for like $120 and thoiught what the heck is this for, I almost just paid it so I wouldn't have to call and stress out...long story short, it was mistake! Good thing, I didn't just send it off! I can be such a whimp and give in too easily. Marcy~WOW! WTG on your bike ride! I bought a new bike and rode it maybe twice, both times were late at night so I didn't feel like a circus act. I went to this lecture last week and the speaker was talking about how often we stop ourselves from doing what we enjoy because of the fear of what other's think...true for me sometimes...it was all about being authentic and true to yourself, I deffinatly need to work on that. That being said, I am proud of you, your bike ride inspired me to just "go for it"! Keep it going girly! Dee~Where are you? We mis you, you know you can't NOT post for even ONE day! We need you! Brandy~I'm praying for ya' that the unfill and the prev is the answer. I have faith in Dr. K and Tom. Take care. good day gals!

Hell yeah, you've been missed! Nice to see you here again! Okay, so from now on when we miss you, we can track you down through your Myspace...right on! CONGRATS on the VP...NICE! I wanted to tell you that I FINALLY laced up the skates (Roller Blades too) and took a couple spins. NOT as easy as I remember! Didn't fall but YOWZAH it's a killer on the legs and claves. So, I guess I won't be a "Roller Doll" in this lifetime. Peace Love (I adore that commercial)...lalalallalalal Peace Love!

Green~Thanks for posting that list, it is always nice to post that every now and then. I always tell my self to print it and post it on my fridge (I think I did once, but it is gone now). I am right with you on the bad food choices. The last couple of days I have been eating carbs like crazy! I don't even want to know how many carbs I have eaten! I missed my run/walk yesterday and my gym is probably wondering where the heck I went...time to get my butt back on track FO SHO! I think I am up 1lb this week too, no big surprise, but it sucks! We can do this!

oh no Brandy! I am sending lots of prayers and hugs.

Welcome Radioman and congratulations on your new journey to a healthy life!