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Are We Ready For A Woman VP?
IndioGirl55 replied to Daisalana's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
But it runs both ways - when we increase the minimum wage to something that's livable everyone crys the blues - it's the trickle up effect. As to losing business - it's just not Cali and taxes it's about lawyers - about pple who want to sue everyone to death. It's about corps who want to make more profit moving their business to foreign countries where they pay $3 bucks and hour - no regulation about workers comp being provided - no health insurance cost - and child labor... Just so they can make more $$$ Taxing large corps who pay their execs millions of dollar a yr or more can afford to pay their fair share in taxes - they have more loop holes that the rest of us. As to welfare - Heck I was on welfare once for about 3 yrs til I got a job - and then it still subsidized my child care for a few yrs. The premise of welfare isn't bad - the abuse is - but so is the abuse in Washington and lobbiest.... Also, It hits me wrong when Palin talked about Israel (and I understand they are our friend)- and Holocaust - what about Darfur - there is a fricking Holocaust going on there - but no one cares. But they don't have anything to give us - it's about china and oil - why aren't we putting sanctions on countries who are involved with the Holocaust there.. Again I don't have the answers - but saying it's all bad is wrong -
Kari It's a deal ..... 38C now it will be easier to find a bra - but you know what - I am a 34c and stil have a hell of a time finding one in my size
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Are We Ready For A Woman VP?
IndioGirl55 replied to Daisalana's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
The ck isn't going to you - it's going directly to an insurance company was my understanding from last nights debate It's going to hurt me - I have insurance thru my employer - but he is going to get taxes on the premium that he pays for me - more $$$ out of his pocket - we have already laid 5 pple off in my office due to the economy. Well if he has to pay a tax on my benefit - it's going to get cut period and I will end up with a lesser coverage polcy for more $$$ and I will have to make up the diff.. $12000 policy I get 5000 from McCain - where's the other 7000 suppost to come from.. There are alot of pple who don't understand hard times cuz it doesn't affect them - they don't understand pple getting laid off their jobs - and then who can't find another one - not everyone in a homeless shelter is there cuz they are hobos - acholicis or druggies - some are their because they have lost their jobs, apts - cars due to the economy - These are the pple who need and deserve our help... And if someone want off drugs and wants to go to rehab - they should have the opportunity - but their is no place for these pple ya 1 yr waiting period- they are throwaways to most - but you know what their addiction is no diff than ours - it's just that food is legal - we needed help we had insurance that paid for it - or we were self payers - but again - food is legal and doesn't affect going to work (well for most) Poor pple are fat cuz all they can afford is high carb foods = not fruit and veggie - heck 4 packs of top ramin for $1 - hell you can't get 1 lb of meat for that amount of $$$ - but pple look at those overweight pple in the food lines and say ya right they need more food.. -
Are We Ready For A Woman VP?
IndioGirl55 replied to Daisalana's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
How is it debunked - she has stated that she has experience national security due to Alaska being next to Russia Well to me the Representative of our country should be business like and not folksy in the way she was - she did get serious at time but the folksy part didn't appeal to me. .. Very true - I never said the majority didn't like her - I can say that the majority pple in my office didn't care for her either and a client who is Mr. Republican - That's my focus group We are already paying for all the pple who go to the emergency room - medical etc - this is one of the reason health insurance is so much I feel that if you have a family of 4 who's bring home $35,000- just their basic living expense is going to eat up all their earning - their employer doesn't provide insurance - what are they to do.. These are the pple I am talking about - I am an Idealist - My Xdh is a grown man with no child had a heart attack no insurance and no $$$ for the meds that he needed - he gets a whole $900 a month to live on from his railroad retirement/disability and too young to get the medical coverage. These are the pple who I am talking about - the whole illegal immigrants issue is never ever going to get fixed unless we live in a police state.. I think we should have some form of affordable health care. How I sure and the hell don't know - but it's what I want to see - the lady who lost her job and gets breast cancer - what about her.. Medical bills are one of the biggest reason for bankruptcy.. A serious illness can cost you $500,000 heck a 2 day stay in the hospital for my lap band - the hospital billed my insurance $64,000 - ya my insurance only paid $3500 due to their contract - but wtf did the other 29k go... Makes no sense to my average little brain... I am an average person - who doesn't have the time to go reach ever tidbit of info out there - I listen to the news - read a little in the paper, listen to the debate - discuss with my friends - this is what I think most American's do I am far from being knowledgeable enough to get in a full on debate on all these topic's - and I really don't care enough about spending all my time reaching - as stated before - whatever you read or hear is skewed as to that person's opinion.. I care enough to vote for the person whom I think will do the best job. But do I really think that my one little vote is really going to do anything - nope - my vote is going to cancel your vote - but it's my right as an American Do I have all the answers to fix all our problems nope. In fact it's overwhelming to me to even try to solve them - the only thing I have a bit of control over is my household - I live within my budget. I am lucky enough not to be one of the 5 pple let go in my office due to the economy. What about those pple who lost their jobs - insurance and sure and the hell can't afford the corba payments on unemployment - then become uninsurable cuz they have had a lapse in coverage - They can take some of my tax dollars to help these pple - just like I give to the homeless shelter and my church - I feel for pple who are less fortunate than me thru no fault of their own - I have compassion - As I have said before hand up not hand out.. And for every little website - utube in favor of your candidate - I can find one in fave of mine if I was so inclined to - but I don't think it's worth the effort - cuz - it's never going to change your mind -and just cuz it's there in cyberspace doesn't mean it's true - I really don't know where you can get the real truth - unless you are going spend all your time & energy on reaching their voting records - every speech they every said - and that's way too much work for me - I have a life beside politics and all those pple in Washington are going to do what they want to - regardless of what I want or think.. It's a crap shoot - but we have not done well under Bush - look at where we are = I have lost $$$ in this market - won't be able to retire when I wanted - I wonder about the pple who are retired and have lost their $$ and all the executives who profited when we loss our $$ - That wooden arrow makers get a credit in this bail out - I understand we had to do something - but all these little add ons make no sense to me Well - this has turned into a book - and gotten way off subject in a way - and my brain is tired - I don't have the energy or knowledge to debate all this with you - I just don't like Palin nor McCain nor their platform - I will get a tax break under Barack (maybe if he can keep his word again a crap shoot) I don't make anywhere near $250,000 Peace Out... Green - tell us about your health care system.... Is it that bad are you moving away from it... -
Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot
IndioGirl55 replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yep insurance companies want to make sure you are serious about this surgery - I don't think the insurance company requires all those test -(Shrink is the main one and the diet history) alot of those test are for your doc - he doesn't want you dying on the table and messing up his stats -
Are We Ready For A Woman VP?
IndioGirl55 replied to Daisalana's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Good Luck in your Race LuLu !!!! WTG -
Are We Ready For A Woman VP?
IndioGirl55 replied to Daisalana's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I do think she comes off as unprofessional - to me a business woman doesn't wink and say oh gosh darn - like a little kid.. But that's my opinion and I don't think it's out of line as it's my opinion and since we are in the USA - I am entitled to it.. I find her very irrating to listen to. Do you really think that the majority of the pple in the world are voting cuz of the politics - I bet you that alot of pple vote just cuz they like one person better than the other - I know it's been said that JFK was elected cuz women thought he was handsome. It might not be right - but we are going to have ton's of pple voting for Barack cuz he's black - for Palin cuz she's a women - for McCain cuz he's a POW.. And I know that alot of males aren't going to vote for McCain cuz of her. But I really did think that her style would bug you as I didn't think you would like the winks and gosh darns - and I don't think Biden came off as slick.. But I again - I think you wear your parties glasses so you see them in a diff light - Just like I wear my parties glasses and see your party differently than you do How to we know that Universal health care is going be be a flop... I have talked to Canadians about their health care - and they have told me if you are sick you get treatment - it you have a wart that needs removing ya it might take a while but if you have a broken bone or cancer or need immedaite surgery you get it - heck just look at how many Canadians and UK pple have bands - I don't know if the Aussies have socialized med or not... But I am not a political major - I'm just a insurance person - so maybe you know more than me - but all I know is that our medical system needs MAJOR Changes - and I don't think in theroy socilized med is a really bad thing - but the whole issue is that McCain is going to tax small business- the pple who are just trying to give their employees some insurance - -
Are We Ready For A Woman VP?
IndioGirl55 replied to Daisalana's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thanks LuLu - I am listening to the debates as I am on the computer right now (tivo) and you know what else I just heard her say- Oh Joe I like how you Washington guys are for it until you are against it - That's the kettle calling the pot black - She was for the bridge to nowhere before she was against it.. Gadget - as far as plagiarism - I think we are all guilty of that in some form - who has original ideas or thoughts (meaning the very 1st person to think the sky was blue" There are so many saying and thoughts out there and If I parrot something you said - I am committing plagiarism - do you think that everyone in this world put footnotes on everything they say or writes -
Hey gang - I only posted here yesterday morning :thumbup: Well super busy at work and then last night colored hair when I got home (I think I am going back to coloring my own I don't like the color she has my base at - heck I can save 34 -8= $26 + tip ) and then watched the debates - then bed.. Sorry Phyl Palin bugs the crap out of me "Gosh Darn It - Wink Wink" I don't like cutesyt women and how she plantatly avoided 2 questions... Congrats Kari - and dear girl keep that small little butt out of lane bryant - you don't belong there anymore - you get to shop in the regular stores now... No more BBW stores for you... I am glad that you found things that made you feel good - like stacy and clinton had dressed you -That right there is a great boost to your confidence... Glad you are getting a little more comfortable with shopping - we are going to have to watch out for you once you get to goal - I bet you become a bigger shopper than me & Steph (I think me & her are our 2 biggest shoppers) Karri - I wasn't to worried I figured you had a lot of family crap going on besides everyday life... Let me be the 1st one to Congratulate you on winning your race tomorrow - that's to freaking funny - but love the thinking :thumbup: I guess I am lucky and don't have any great obessiion issues - I don't think about it too much except when I am hungry and then I have a well stocked pantry & fridge with good food choices - so I am cool in that departmnt - but have me go out an eat and I will want to order with my old brain by amount and type of food - I don't eat a salad at a mex restruant - I have a taco or enchillda - cuz I don't eat bad at home.. Steph hope your bbq goes well - I haven't had a fill since Januray and I have lost what 30 -40 lbs since then - I will have to ck my ticker - but I don't need anything added - once you hit your sweet spot an only have a little bit to lose your inner fat is gone :biggrin: Ssanokfa - I have to let the soda get mostly flat - I pour it into a glass - then into another glass - back and forth until most of the foam is gone.. then little sips - I will use it to fill me up every now and then when I am hungry cuz even on the flat side it does give you that full feeling and you have to take tiny sips I do this like maybe once a month but most likely ever other month - I don't really keep track - I was never a big soda drnker to begin with Congrats on your breakthru...
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Are We Ready For A Woman VP?
IndioGirl55 replied to Daisalana's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Gadget - What do you think about your guy's health care plan?? Gotta say it will mostly likely screw me out of health insurance - I have good insurance now provided by my employer - blue cross ppo - Under McCains program - taxing my employer for the benefit that he gives me to pay me $5000 for a $10,000 premium - I am going to be SOL... Also - you are a smart intellegent woman - do you really respect the folksy approach to the issues that Palin presented last night What's she going to say to Putin- "Gosh Darn Mr. Putin you know that I can see you out of my front door from MY state of Alaska and honey us soccor mom's don't want to see your blue undies.. wink wink." IHMO - Professional women don't speak like that - she's just a little to cuties for me. And she does dodge issues - the one on Bankrucupy where she went back to engery and telling the moderator & Biden that she was going to answer the questions that she wanted to and how she wanted to.. I know that she represents you as far as the issues go - but can you really say that you like her down home small town podunk way of talking to us American's and her avoidance of the issues.. -
Well it would help if I slowed down too - Glad to hear you are sticking around - Glad your surgery wasn't something worse - and that you are on the mend...
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Well call me blond and confused - for which I am both at times Ok (now I won't remember this tomorow but i think i got it) 50 lbs on preop and 46 lb since June 08 (the 7lbs gain from surgery doesn't count really - it's your body healing)- I think what confussed me was you said surgery- what did you have surgery for recently -nothing bad I hope.,
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Are We Ready For A Woman VP?
IndioGirl55 replied to Daisalana's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thought you guys might like this on the facts that were miss stated last night..... VP Debate: Those Pesky Facts - Political Machine Well all of you won't but some of you will -
I posted this morning - don't know where it went :thumbup: This is always the 1st thread I ck in the morning and infact today it's been the only one.. Super busy at work - but I am pissed at my boss right now he is SO FRIGGIN STUPID:cursing: Gail - Oh my babygirl so so very sorry How are you doing :biggrin: Lori - Congrats on your 70 lbs - You are doing just so fantastic !!!! Becky - Congrats on your 40 lbs - Way to go girl !!!! Ellen - Yep bitch at that doc !!! But how great that the body is changing even if the scale isn't - that does happen alot - did you take your measurements before surgery??? Apple - so you only had 4 lbs to go before you hit your 100 when you got banded?? We are going to have to watch out for you girl - you are going to be anorixic now that you are banded :w00t: - Just kidding our bands are our tools to help us keep the weight off ... Well this is a lot shorter verison - I don't even remember what I wrote this morning :thumbup: Ok even though I a piss - I got work to do - so cb tonite - Hugs Ladies and you are all doing so very great... I am proud of you all....
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Why aren't there dietary standards for this?
IndioGirl55 replied to Cleo's Mom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks I was just wondering cuz you guy were banding way before us.. I had 1 1/2 days clear - full liquids 10 days - mushies 10 day - soft 10 day then regular.. How sweet you both are banded :tongue: - I just did a commercial for my Doc yesterday and there were a husband & wife who had their surgery a week a apart (bypass) they have lost a total of 240 ... I think that would be the way to go - then everyone eats healthy :tongue: -
Charlene - Yep I am known for my QVC - I have gotten others at work ordering from them too- Phliosphy Girls ;0) - I loved the denim & company I had tons of their Capri's and bootcut leggings - I wore northing but elastic waist bands... and the had to hit my waist - really higher - I had a big tummy and you know how pants can roll ;0( - I haven't tried sports savy - my problem now is knowing what size to order - but my medium jacket fits - I have a denim & co skirt from clinton kelly - but it's funny denim & co ran large inthe plus sizes but I think they run small in the regular size - the skirt is and 8 - I was an 8 when I ordered it but now am a 6 or 4 and it still fits... I will have to ck out fashion bug I think we have one - how's the quality of their clothing?? Apple how much do you have to lose to get to goal - you don't have a ticker so I cant tell - At home I will be a little baggy - I still have my house dresses but the are regular size - no more caftans... I have some joseph espiso (sp) sliver and some lady - don't remember her name - a beautiful cross... My watch is mixed - but I wear primarily gold - but the cost of that has skyrocketed lately..... Ok off to watch the debates - this will be interesting..... Cbl
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OMG OMG - CAN YOU HEAR ME YELLING YOU WORKED AT QVC!!! Oh I would love a job there !!!! especially the discount part !!! I am so glad Kathy Levine is back - I have been a QVC girl for like 18-20 yrs... I get my gold from them - braclets & earrings - watch - diamonique - clothes (demin and company was a fat girls best freind)... When I was at the M of A we went to the QVC store - Steph & Me are QVC girls.. And we got Phyl to be one too :0).. But alas - I have had to curb my spending lately so I haven't been watching like I normally do I'm 5'4 on a good day - really like 5 3.5 but say I am 5'4 - all my pants have to be hemmed if they don't come from the pettei section.. Ya a leather coat is about all we need This Saturday our office is doing it' annual bowling thing for charity - well this yr it's sports - so we are all suppose to wear football jeresy's - I said HELL NO - I DON'T WANT NO XXL SHRIT - I worked to hard to wear something that would have been tight a yr ago... So I got a childs' jersey and it fits perfet - the days of baggy are long gone for me.. Linda - How sweet - we are refreshing and a soft place to fall.. :w00t: I belive we need a spot where we can be ourselves and look for help when it's needed and brag - cry - rant rave... We all understand the emotions that we are going through.. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Ellen - Where are you !!!!
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Why aren't there dietary standards for this?
IndioGirl55 replied to Cleo's Mom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jachut Question for you - I'm just curious - what was your post op diet - since they have been banding in your country along time before here in the USA What was your doc's instructions??? How long on each stage.. -
Apple - No votes needed :redface:- we aren't like that - You were just banded in June and already a size 8 - you go girl !!! In my Lucky #7 we started out with like 50 - and we have dwindled down to about 6 or 7 who post regularly - infact 5 of us met in July at the Mall of America.. Your project is to pratice on say something postive about yourself every day - I want you to post something good about you - there is nothing wrong with talking up your accomplishments and good point.. We have enough negitivie stuff in our lives and talk crap to ou selfs too much - there is nothing wrong with bragging about achiving your goals. Heck I do it all the time - if I don't who will :wub::w00t::eek: I am proud... We don't get much of a winter - but I have now sweaters or coats - well I did just order a leather jacket from QVC (i"m a qvc girl) Bradley Bayou - but right now that's my only coat for winter size pettie meduim :thumbup:
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Welcome NewLife :w00t: 9/24 - Great Day - My Dad's Bday Yep we all look forward to moving on to each stage of your post op diet. What are your doc's orders as to foods and when can you move to each stage - As you will find all our docs are diff - On full liquids my post op included puddings & yogurt :redface: - Oatmeal was mushie stage. Have you ck'd out the food thread ?? Go to the forum section above and look for food thread - it has great receipts for each stage. Sounds like you are on mushies which can include tuna - shredded chicken mixed with lite mayo / mustard - baked fish can also be on mushies - refried Beans - I had grits - mashed tatoes made with skim milk to boost the Protein. zuchinne and really any squash that's cooked well done - they are mushie.. The straw thingie I think is in the beginning - cuz I went an got a fill and when I left they (the doc's office) gave me a Protein Drink in a little carton with a straw.. I still drink with a straw - not often cuz I don't drink sodas (well not often and not thru a straw as they have to be on the flat side to drink) but if I get an ice tea - or lite mocha frapaccino I use the straw... Yes - LBT is my transfer addiction - it keeps me honest and I want everyone to feel as good as I do with the weight off... It always has been my support.. Look forward to having you in our little group - we have a great bunch... Hugs - Janet
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Donna - You can be personal - not problem about that - The reason I don't date - #1 no one's asked me :cool2: That being said - I really am not out and about much cuz I don't think it's attractive for a 53 yr old women to hang out at bars - Most of my friends are married.. I have 1 gf who isn't but she is sorta a stuck in the mud sometimes.. And I gotta say when I am out - Recently when I was at the Rock Yard with a group of pple this guy started talking to me at the bar about a drink I was ordering for friend - I was like shocked - you are talking to me - I forget I'm not fat so I gotta say if a guy would flirt with me I wouldn't notice cuz I don't think guys are going to be cking me out :laugh: Another reason and most likely the main reason I don't date - is I don't want all the drama that goes with meeting someone new - I haven't always made the best choices in men - My babies daddy like to hit - got out of that - said never again - and never again did that happen - then had bf for almost 8 yrs who used drugs - nice guy we got along great we would have his daughter he accepted my son and when my GS was born he was such a proud papa - but I just couldn't take the drug use - I was 36 then and finally realized that no matter how much you loved some one that love wasn't going to change who they are.. Then met my xdh - he didn't drink (well socially) do drugs - he had his own house and car - I thought finally - we got married (my 1st marriage at the age of 40) Well things I had ignored in the beginning just got worse he was very jealous of my son and gs and controling.. Since I have always been in control of my life since I was 16 (I have been living on my own since that age - that's when I had my son) I don't take well at pple telling me what I can an can't do.. So we parted - We are great freinds - I love him to death - he as some great qualities - but he likes drama - I have had enough drama in my life to last a lifetime... I don't want or need it.. You will find alot of women my age saying that if something happen to their DH's then wouldn't get married again. As far as the sexy part goes - I think I used up all those hormones in my 20-30-40 - Really don't miss it if you catch my drift :tt2: So bottom line is - if a really great man fell in my lap - I wouldn't turn away - but I gotta say that most men my age like the younger ones:wink2: - and they have a lot of baggage to deal with and I don't want others bs. I enjoy my life - I can do what I want to do when I want to - I really don't want to take care of anyone heck if I want to eat dinner at 8 - I can - I don't have to worry that bf wants or needs to eat before 6 or he gets reflux - this is my time - I have spent my whole life taking care of others - and I am done doing that - I am taking care of me.. I am happy and content with my life.. See I don't mind telling my story - and there is a whole lot more in between those lines... :eek: Hey Linda - Welcome to our little thread - Will say prayer for a safe surgery and speed recovery on the 9th.. It's normal to be a little scared - in fact it's healthy - you are having MAJOR surgery in order regain control of your life - this decision isn't to be taken lightly - In fact - I think it was my Ah Ha moment - if I was going to go thru a major operation - I was going to make the lifetime changes that are needed to be successul - Thanks for the completements - it's much appreciated.. Again - looking forward to having your as another member of our happy little family...' Lori - Thanks - Ya ESTATIC would be a good word to descirbe how I feel Yep as fat chick's we really can be in denial about our weight...
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Good Morning Gang.... How's everyone this morning?? Ruby I hope you are feeling better - I am glad I don't have TOM any longer - I remember the pms - I would get very mean for a while - then I got to where I got really lovie dovie - I would tell my x - i love you - he would say - Oh it must be that time of the month and sure enough it was.. I hated the mean part - I would just shut myself up in my room - it was best for me not to be around pple.. Steph - look up a couple post - I posted pic of what I wore - On Ruby's suggestion/advice I went with the White pants to show confidence !!!! Ruby I think you would make a great personal shopper.. As for the soda - I will have on about once a month - I have to pour it in a glass then into another one back and forth to get it a little flat - I find that if I am hungry in between meals that it's a good filler upper - I usually have diet - but sometimes it will be a regular:scared2: - But gotta say my weight is staying stable 142-145 - So I'm cool with my food choices. Last night ate my whole taco 1/2 my beans (1/4) - sherber & juice - so my calories were low yesterday. I will most likely make up today what I lacked yesterday :cool2:... We will see - for some reason I woke up on the blue side today - don't know why - can't complain about anything - just a little blah... I think I am tired - I got tons to do today at work - 10/1 renewals are a botch... Well, I better get to it - will ck back later
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Kari - you did a hell of alot of exercise - WTG girl - and your cookies max 100 each - so you had 880 for the day - and the exercise - you will be ok Heck all I have had today was that cin pecan yummy protein bar 160 calories 15 pt and soy sour cream onion protein snack 120 15 pt and oh these Great Cinimamon Calcium Citrate chewables - they are really really good Bariatric Advantage is the brand - and 1 watermelon lapband chewable vititman - so so far 280 calories 30 grms pt - but I am having a taco (fried with beef not turkey) and some beans - both will have real cheese so my taco will be about 350 - 400 - beans 150 so let's go high that will give me a total of 830 - and I will have a sherbert 110 and somehting else almonds 170 - so by the end of the night I will have had 1110 + juice 40 - heck say 1200 Here's a pic of what I wore and the before pic I gave them that I think they are using??? I am tired - I had gym tonite and was all wound up from the commercial - so I am off to eat - I will talk to you all tomorrow.. Sweet Dreams - Hugs & Love Janet
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Donna Thanks so much!!! I feel so great now a days... I don't know why I wasted so many years being fat... It's such a waste - our lives are so limited by our obesity - we might not admitted - then - I said I was happy fat - well if that was happy - they haven't made a word to desciribe how I feel now... This is my wish for all of you - to feel as good as i do today...
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Thanks Ladies !!! I just didn't look to close at the wrinkles - I figured they were there not a damn thing I can do about them this second - it is what it is and when you compare my before & after - I am very happy