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Still no Kathy!!!! Hope all is well and you aren't on because you are having a good time!!!! Some of my faves are MIA ... like Chim, Lynette, Dini, Laurend, Sunny, I don't see them online at all ... hope all is going well!!!!! Miss you, Gals!!

No hide or hair of Dini, again today????? She must be partying like it's 1999!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL:eek: Remember Dini, too much birthday partying, will make Dini a tired Girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:faint: Happy Sunday Birthday, Dini, if we don't hear from you before that!!!! Since you will be on to Sunday before we will, lol!!!!! Have a GREAT day!!!!!!

:angryOkay, It's official, it's a conspiracy!!!! ARRRGGGHHHH!!!!! After I decide okay, I will soak in a nonfiltered, dirty pool with bugs mind you!!!! ... I go out and the sun goes in ... So I tough it out and stay out there for like 2 hours and no sun!!! :help:... Well, guess what???? .... I come in and NOW there is sun!!!! Someone doesn't like me, lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Guess I'm not supposed to enjoy the pool this summer!!!!! :think Now, gotta figure out what to make for supper!!! I absolutely hate this, because I can just take something out and I am fine, but the rest of the family won't do that!!! So now for the big test ... what to make?????? I suppose I will come up with something! Do you think I would dare get away with having hubby eat a lunchmeat sandwich again today?????? He probably wouldn't complain, but I would feel terrible, lol!!!! Why are we like that, lol?????????????? Well, sounds like IndioGirl is getting her new plan figured out rather well!!! Way to go, Girl! Oh, and EggBeaters sound good!! I used to eat them all the time when I went to LA Weight Loss, but kind of got away from it, might have to give it a try again! They are pretty good!!!!

Chim, thanks! I do a refresh from the top of my Internet Explorer page, not hard, but a pain, especially if I forget, lol!!!! Indiogirl, Glad CPAP is working better for you!! You will get used to it!!! I am sooooo bummed right now:mad: ... I went out to use my pool for the first time since my surgery and it is actually HOT here today, lol!!! But guess what?????? The filter isn't working!!!!!! AHHH, I can't win! My oldest borrowed the car to go to work, because her fiance brings her home every weekend, so I can't even go and pick one up!!! Then I call my wonderful husband to see if he might want to pick one up on the way home and he says, "I'll see if I can fix it!" ... well, it is 25 years old, what are the chances that he is going to fix it????? LOL ... Plus, by that time, nothing will be open for the weekend and I am just screwed!!!!! AHHH, very depressing!!! Well, I'm gonna go soak in a Dirty, unfiltered pool, lol!!!! No, really isn't that bad yet!!!! But it won't take long!!!! I'll let you know how it goes!!! Bye for now!

Jackie, When you go to the bottom of the page and do a forum jump, it should be in that group of threads that comes up. It may be on page 2 of that and then you would need to go to the next page!!! It is delicious!

Impressive, glad it is working for everyone!! Keep up the great work!!!

Boy, wish this site would refresh on its own!!!! Pain to keep refreshing it!!!

Cazulay, Sounds like you are doing terrific!!! Diet doesn't sound too bad either! Some people seem to have really strict ones!!! I am glad I didn't have one of those!!! I look forward to the tasty stuff, but I am like you, when it is all you can have, stuff that you would have never even considered eating before, tastes sooooo good, lol!!!!!

Go to UserCP, then edit signature! Copy and paste the URL that they provide, after you create your ticker, put it in your signature and preview it. It should be there! Good luck!

I think it sounds wonderful!!! I would say as long as you are exercising, you are doing your body a favor!!! Sounds like you are exercising faithfully and whatever you do is going to make a difference! Personally, I would say switching it up, like you do is terrific, since all of your body needs to be toned!!! Keep it up, don't see how you could be doing anything wrong!!!! I wish I were that motivated, lol!!!

Sunny, Just checked in ... the chicken salad recipe is in the Recipe Thread ... July Bandsters, Recipe Thread. It really is wonderful and filling!!! Enjoy your book!!! Hey, I did some paperwork, lol!!!!

A big shout out of Kathy!!!! Haven't seen you on yet today, Girl! Hope you are feeling well and in good spirits!!! Maybe just enjoying those Kiddos on the weekend!!! Whatever it is, hope it is a good day for you!! I'll look for you and the others later! Guess, I really SHOULD do some work today, lol!!!!! Since I got the house to myself, there shouldn't be a hundred distractions, lol!!! What do you want to bet, I won't get ANYTHING done, lol!!!!!! Have a great day everyone!!

Brandy, Glad things are looking up for you! Sounds like you are trying new things! Makes a difference, seems like we just have to find what works for each of us! Good luck at the movies!!! Maybe take nose plugs, lol!!!! The smells always make me hungry!!!!! Have fun!

1bigwdy and ribearty, Welcome!!! So happy for each of you! Ribearty, sorry you had such a rough time!!! But it sounds like you are doing well and following the doctor's orders! Some of us react differently to everything, plus it seems you had to go right back into everything, without much of a break! I am sure that is taking a toll also, between not eating much, having recent surgery, and trying to every day tasks, you probably are just tired out and prone to some other aches and pains! Keep us posted! I am sure you will better each day!

CeCe, you sound soooo good!!! Not at all like you did the day you went! I am soooo happy for you!!! I am glad your walk went well, isn't it funny how we enjoy that now, lol???? I used to dread it and would be winded before I got a block down the road, lol!!! Are you one of the ones with the strict post-op diet???? Can't remember, brain gets all jumbled, lol!!!! Your cats probably sense you are hurting! Animals seem to know those things!!! I am with you and Chim ~ Unbelievable how much you use your stomach muscles!!! That was the worst for me too, getting in and out of bed, worse getting out!!! I kind of slid to the edge, threw my legs to the floor, and edged myself up!!! Wasn't a whole lot of fun, lol! Thinking of it now, I am sure I looked hilarious!!!!! Oh well, it worked, lol!!!!!:faint:

Lynette, Sounds like you did very well at the gathering!!!! AWESOME! Isn't it a relief to know we CAN do it and it really isn't soooo bad???? I gotta tell you, I have made your chicken salad 5 or 6 times already!!! It is a hit and I can live off of it!!! I love it!!! It is delicious and when I am here by myself, it is perfect!! No cooking, just a few crackers and I'm good to go!!!! Love it, thanks for sharing!!!! What else do you have, lol????? I am sure I will LOVE it too, lol!!!!!:whoo:

Chim and Sunny, You are both such positive ladies!!! Very good for all of us to hear such positive things!!! Yeah, going to Wal-Mart does help with the walking! I did that, in fact, still do since it has rained nearly every day this summer in PA!!! SO I go to the gym, just to walk, afraid to do much more, anybody else out 2 weeks or more doing more exercise than that???? NOT sure what I should be doing!!! I know definitely the walking! Well, it's either the gym, the mall, or Wal-Mart! Our Wal-Mart is in a plaza, so I try to park on the other end of it and walk to Wal-Mart, between raindrops, and then back!!! At least, I feel like I've done something, lol!!! Sunny, my fridge still looks like that, but I am finding my family is eating my stuff too! My youngest has been drinking the SlimFast drinks and also eating the Smart Ones Meals I bought for Pre-op!!! They all enjoy the SF fudgesicles, so they are always out!!! They seem to like all of it, my hubby even ate one of the baby food fruits the other evening!!! So not to worried about it!!! We are all trying to be a little more health conscious!!! My youngest has set a goal for herself, she never wants me to be a smaller weight than she is, lol!!!!! So I guess I motivated her too!!! LOL Alesha, so sorry you aren't feeling well! Hope things improve rather quickly for you!!! Not fun to feel lousy!!!

Oh and Sunny, we are having the same kind of weather day that you are having!!! We both are in drearyville, lol!!!! Good day for a nap is what I say!! Actually, my youngest went to Myrtle Beach for a week and my oldest is home for the weekend and works at Chili's today too. So since she works a double and hubby works til 4, I gotta day to myself ... yeah for me!!!!!! I love these kind of days .... don't have to cook, clean however I want, ... it's a ME day!!!!

Caolin, Glad you are adjusting to the CPAP machine, it is awkward and something we definitely aren't used to! Takes some time to adjust! Janiee, that is a strict Post-Op diet!!! Holy Cow, you will be dropping the pounds!!!! Hang in there!!! You can do it!!! Tinkerbell, I am sooooo glad your chest pressure is better today! It can be miserable!!! There are aches and pains in places, you never had aches in pains, lol! Chim, Wow, you are just impressive!!! Are you still at your parents??? Sounds like they are very helpful and supportive and that makes a world of difference! Enjoy your shower, that is such a big event, what a relief!!! Back to work on Monday already???? Man, everyone is just moving along!!! Sunny, Sorry you are sore, Girl, but so glad you are doing well otherwise!!!! I will enjoy chatting with you during your time off!!! Jennyl, Welcome to our group!!! Congrats on your surgery!!! Sounds like you did well! You will love this group, everyone is so nice and supportive!!! Any questions, always a response, lol!!! Dini, Where you been, Kid???? Missing you!!! You seem to be MIA!!! Maybe you got a head start on your birthday partying, lol!!!!! Hope all is well!!!! Lynette, Not on yet this morning!!! Hope your computer whoas are over!!! These things are great when they are working, but a PITA when they aren't, lol!!!! Laurend, You should be peeking in here soon!!! Vacation should be over!!! We've missed you!!! Hope you had fun!!!

Sunny, Sweet Dreams, Girl!!!! No more worrying about getting it done!!!! Now, we all need to work on getting this weight off, lol!!!!! I am looking forward to many more chats in the coming weeks, lol!!!!! Night!

According to my doc, he considers too much restriction to be an emergency and he then wants to take some fill out! You may want to call your doc and see what he suggests! You should be able to eat something! I know he also says fluids for a few days after a fill. Not sure, because I haven't had one yet and won't til I am 6 weeks out! Best wishes with everything!

Cazulay and NewCC, So glad things went well for you!!! Sounds like the men in your lives really stepped up to the plate!!! That is awesome!!! Good night to all! Catch everyone in the morning!

I was also banded July 9th and I am able to eat mushies/soft foods/and soft meats! What are you allowed to eat? My usual day is: Breakfast Protein Drink, made with Carnation Instant Breakfast sugar free, a banana, tbs. of Peanut Butter, scoop of Protein powder, and milk. Put it in my Magic Bullet and it's great! lunch - chicken salad, made with ff cream cheese and ff mayo, onions, garlic powder, tsp. worchestire sauce, salt and pepper. With a couple of FF Wheat thins Supper - cup of chili Snacks - low sodium V8 juice, sugar free popsicles, fudgesicles, Jello, puddings, slice of lowfat cheese:)

Wonderful, everyone is doing soooo well! I am glad your honey is being helpful and supportive!!! See, everyone just had a case of the jitters!!! Welcome back and congratulations!!!

Kathy, Sorry about the headache!!! Make sure you are drinking enough! Nausea was something I didn't have, but seems to be normal when I read other people's posts!!! Take care and I hope you sleep well!!!:notagree