Iluvharleys

Pam - Mine is just starting to make all kinds of funny noises. It is weird, I keep waiting to see what happens next.

Denise - I hope you are doing good, let us know when you are up to it. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Letha - I have to be there at 8:00, but usually get there at 7:30 to get things up and going. I agree, I think a Saturday would be better, but I will go with what everyone else wants. Thanks Leatha, I would love to ride with you.

I go to bed early and y'all have a party! I just can't win! lol Laurie - I have lost 20 pounds, but will probably gain a little back when I get put on more food, hopefully TODAY! Thanks for asking. I think I need some movies of all this stuff y'all are talking about!

Way to go Lauri! You'll be fit in no time! I walked 30 minutes today.

Ryan - My prayers are with you and your wife.

I heard it is caused by the diaphram. Whenever you have surgery and it involves moving or anything at all of the diaphram, it has a nerve that is related to the shoulder which causes the pain. I heard this from a nurse and a medical student.

Good Luck to you! I will look forward to hearing about your experience!

Becky- My hair is half way down my back, but usually once a year I chop it off to at least my shoulders. Last year I went real short and it was so easy to take care of, but I really liked my long hair. I am trying my best to let my top grow to match my long sides, but I am already wanting to cut them short again. You'll get use to it Becky, and just think how pretty it will be when it all growns back.

Good Luck Deb -- Post and let us know how it went.

Leatha - Count me in on that one! I would love to meet here in the DFW area.

Darcy - My Doctor is the one that put me on the Carnation Instant Breakfast. I go back tomorrow, I will see what he says then. I don't think he believes in staying on the drinks very long anyway.

Laurie - DH said it is about 45 minutes he thinks. We are between Ft. Worth and Dallas, and Irving is right next to us too if that tells you anything.

I like the Carnation Instant Breadkfast - no sugar added, I fix it like a cup of hot chocolate and it tastes really good.

What are you eating now, what did the doctor say you could have? I can have 2 instant breakfast drinks a day, a cup of 100% juice (no sugar added) broth, jello, any drinks that are sugar free (non carbonated) . I am getting to the point that I am feeling a lttle week, but go to the doctor tomorrow and I think he will add some things to my diet at that time. I hope so anyway. lol When do you go back to the doctor? If you continue to feel this way, give them a call, they might tell you something you can do in the mean time. Good Luck!

It would be nice to have a half way point so more of us could meet. If you have to drive 4 or 5 hours to get there, you can't spend as much time visiting because you have to leave to get back. Lauri - I will have to ask my DH, I am not sure how far it is from us.

If anyone near me is going and I could catch a ride with them I would love to come for the day get together.

Congratulations on your approval! Where are you being banded at? Do you have a date yet?

Nancy - Did you get your monitor to work on your arm? Another thing you can do: There's an 800 number to Lifescan on the back of the monitor. If you call that number they will take you step by step on how to do it. If you have one of the older monitors and it takes a special piece, they will send that part to you. They are very good to work with, and they are very patient with people who call with problems.

Becky - Now you will have to post us a new picture of the new you!

Gosh, I don't know why I didn't add my name to the Texas thread. I am from Grand Prairie and was banded Oct. 18, 2004. Glad to meet y'all!

25 minutes on the treadmill Dug through my closets for smaller tops - found some too big already, some just right, and some a little too small. They told me today at work my blouses were too big and I looked like I was wearing a dress instead of a blouse.

Happy Birthday Pam! Any special plans? Hope you have a great one

Zoe - You are doing a great job. You contribute a lot to this board and I appreciate all you do.

Good Luck to both of you! Please post and let us know how you are doing when you can.