princess_n_thep

You know I am all in!!

Juicy Juice has been my saviour. And lemonade.

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Applause all around. You did a FANTASTIC job on this Kat!! Hmmmm, you gonna head up our Secret Ghost exchange??? Or maybe the Teasing Turkey?? Or a Labor Day, Secret working class stiff!! Ha ha ha You were wonderful! Thanks for taking on the task!! And even more impressive is that you did all of this by being international!!

I took my neice to one of those air bounce jumpers but she was scared to go in. So I went in with her. Then a few guys came running over and rushed me out, breathing hard, in a panic..... I thought something was wrong. Then he told me, "your too big to be in there". I thought maybe it was because I was an adult. Then about an hour later I walked by and saw 2 skinny mom's in playing with their 2 kids. I felt like a cow! I couldn't believe it because I had never thought of myself as "OBESE". Fat, yes.... but never considered myself obese. It was an eye opening experience.

The biggest difference for me was using a small saucer plate as a dinner plate. Even at restraunts I will ask for a smaller plate and "move" food as I need it. I have found that I eat MUCH smaller portions and I feel satisfied and full after "cleaning my saucer plate" rather than cleaning my big ol' dinner plate full of food!

Start up with the protein!

Warming the tummy will start to alleviate the gas pain and should move it up or out one way or another. I would take some liquid Tylenol for the shoulder pain to dull it.

I don't think I "need" any lifts or tucks but I would like to maybe have the boobs done to perk things up. I have also thought about my arms being done, but I did that long before I was ever big and I hated how big they are (the German in me I think). My stomach went back to being fairly flat. But I think I may not be the norm and I am just REALLY lucky with some great skin. I have always healed fast with scarring. Also, I had lost and gained the weight 3-4 times and always went back to normal skin. I think all I need right now is a good toning program and I will be okay.

I was banded in Mexico and I have been band successful thus far BUT.... I think had I found the lower price in the US at the time I was banded, I would have paid for the US. Just to have the peace of mind and not to have to explain Tijuana to others. Less hassle. Follow up care is obvious. So my choice would be based on Dr. interviews between the two. The price difference is not that big. I would go with the Denver doc that I was most comfortable (gut feeling) about.

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html Here is the official travel site for the US regarding rules and regulations.

http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html By December 2007 all travel will require a passport. Better off just getting one now before the BIG rush hits.

Fresh biscuits (hot and spongey!) and fresh muffins! Mmmmm, I miss them.

I used to hide Double Stuff Oreo Cookies. I used to hide them everywhere in case my husband or son found one package and ate them. I hid them in the dryer, in the stove, under the sink, behind the towels in the closet, I was an OREOHOLIC!!

Bumping for more to share.....

CHESTNUT TREE (Honesty) -- of unusual stature, impressive,well-developed sense of justice, fun to be around, a planner, born diplomat, can be irritated easily, sensitive of others feelings, hard worker, sometimes acts superior, feels not understood at times,fiercely family oriented, very loyal in love, physically fit. As a cop.... this really kinda is true huh?

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm (mouth watering) Anyone try the Dough Crazy from Schwans??? THEY ARE EVIL, STAY AWAY!!

Ohhhhhhh, that Victoria Secret Love Spell is my fav scent too. DELICIOUS! I used to love Cucumber Melon but MIL gave me Love Spell and I am hooked. So is hubby, he LOVES it.

I would think that the bash would be for anyone to go to. We can all put aside our differences for one little weekend to just have fun and celebrate the gift of our weightloss and our new selves. Am I to understand that this is a celebration only for those invited or just to certain people? Lisa is my friend and I love her to death but I thought that all LBT'ers were invited as an open invitation. Am I wrong? Hey, if there are some people that I may not care for and have to deal with and be friendly, everyone should just lay down their pitchforks too and come together to celebrate!!!

Oh I did indeed! Did you know that the bracelet has the "evil eye" beads on it to protect the wearer from harm and danger? I LOVE IT! Wearing it today!

Play some Go-Go's!

I stopped smoking 2 weeks before surgery and 2 weeks after surgery. Then my dog got sick and the stress just overcame me and I caved. I smoke a lot less now, but haven't kicked the habit anymore.

WOOOO HOOO! I got my Secret Sam gift! It came all the way from GREECE! And I love love love it! I got some great postcards, some beautiful jewelry, some scrapbooking stuff, a Greek Towel and pot holder, and more Greece stuff. My sam was VERY good to me! I even kept the bags that they came in!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

I have about 10-15 lbs to goal. When I do I am buying my boob job as my reward!! Yeah boobies!

I just wanted to mention that I got a very thoughtful thank you card in the mail today from the person I sent a gift to (KyleighP). It was so nice to get a card thanking me for sending her a gift and what a thoughtful thing for her to do!

I move tomorrow..... so whoever my secret sam is please use the correct "after June 18th" date. I am going to haunt the mailman!! WOOOOT!