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Here is another link to the yahoo story: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060628/ap_on_en_tv/tv_the_view_reynolds

Unfortunatly they are replacing Merideth (sp?) with Rosie O'Donell and I don't like her either. It would be nice if they kept, Joy , Babs, and the cute blonde that is on there. I think the 3 of them are great. I would also like to see Joy (Regis Philbins wife) on there, she is great. Or have a special guest host each week. I just don't care for Rosie or Star. ~Mandy

1.I can cross my legs and breath at the same time. 2. Sex is way better. 3. I can run up and down the stairs to do laundry with no problem. 4.This may sound crazy but I can sit in the bathtub and have room on each side, my hips don't touch the sides anymore. 5. I can sit comfortably in a plane seat now. 6. I have gone from a 22-24 to a 14, soon to be a 12. 7. I can buy clothes in stores that don't even have a plus sized department. 8. I can stop eating when I am starting to get full. 9. I can and have tossed most of a cheesecake in the trash as it had gone bad. I passed on the chance to get ice cream today. 10. I can hold my head high and honsetly say I am 22 pounds lighter then the weight on my drivers license, I lied about it to begin with. 11. My seat belt fits comfortably finally. 12. I am wearing my wedding ring for the first time in a long time. (now too big) 13. I can sleep on my back without it hurting from the weight 14. There is room for me and my daughter in the recliner now. 15. I haven't had McD's in almost 6 months 16. having gall bladder out and I am not totally dreading the liquids before and after surgery. 17. The surgeon did not require my PCP to sign off on the surgery. 18. I can stand and touch the floor without holding my breath. 19. I got a new hair cut and my first question wasn't does my face look fat? 20. I can cook without having a taste before it is actually meal time. 21. Just bought a house and it is a trilevel and the stairs aren't killing me. 22. We adopted an 18 month old dog and I can keep up with her on walks. 23. I've only lost 10 pounds in 6 months but I still feel great. 24. I'm down to a size 12 and getting into some 10's 25. I bought mediums in the Jr department and they fit 26. I can carry my daughter up the stairs without being out of breath. 27. My cholestrol is actually normal without meds 28. I bought a bathing suit to wear to the community pool without a skirt or boy shorts 29. I forget to eat 30. No more midday naps 31. people don't believe I ever needed WLS 32. I bought several shirts with horizontal stripes I will update these as needed. Just wanted to let you all know how much I love being smaller, each pound brings more great things. ~Mandy

I just posted my old sectional sofa on there. I have been a member for a while now and have had great results with both giving and recieving until now. I had 4 no show no calls for the sofa. I was getting ready to toss it in the trash when the 5th on the list finally showed up 4 hours late and didn't even say sorry for being late. We just moved to a new area and the people around here are just more lax about being ontime and having manners I guess. I was told that no shows are about 50/50. That kinda sucks but it is a great way to declutter. I am having a garage sale next weekend and whatever doesn't sell is going to be listed on freecycle. ~Mandy

I am in Chicago now, but my family lives at Jax beach Alantic Beach and in Orange Park. I miss it soooo much, and I hate the winters here. My DH works for the railroad and we can't move back there until he retires. We do make it to Orlando twice a year, close enough I guess. I lived in San Pueblo apartments when I was a kid are they even still there? God, I miss the beach. ~Mandy

Gatorade and lots of it. A great way to get liquids and feel better is to make jello and drink it warm, it will sooth a sour stomach and keep you hydrated. ~Mandy

She is just lovely, do me a favor? Next time you see her, give her a nice soft kiss on one of those sweet cheeks and as you are doing it take a nice deep breath. That is a perfect moment and I think everyone should experience it at least once. ~Mandy

I have a small micro blender I bought at wal-mart for around $13. This year it comes in fun colors and they also have a smoothie maker in the line, around $19 I think. My blender is the kind that you can drink out of the container, it came with a lid with a sipper spout and also a lid that covers completly so you can pop it in the fridge. It is by Home Essensials? I think. ~Mandy

I lost my gallbladder about 6 months post banding. I had problems with it for years and the doctors kept saying I didn't have any gallstones. I didn't have stones I had an almost non functioning gallbladder. Instead of traditional attacks I had pain and a feeling like a balloon being inflated under my ribs. A HIDA scan finally gave a proper diagnosis. It was removed and I have had no more pain or problems.~Mandy

My best friend had GBP almost 5 years ago, he lost really well in the begining and now, nothing, he struggles to just maintain. It is also common to stretch the pouch, and they also adjust to the malabsorption and gain weight. It is really difficult to lose after those first 18-24 months. SO Carnie is all on her own will power with those baby pounds. ~Mandy

Also after 18 to 24 months the body starts to compensate for the reduced calorie absorption. The body starts absorbing calories in other parts of the intestines I believe that is how it works anyway. They refer to the first 18-24 months as the window of opportunity. ~Mandy

It is possible but there are only a few doctors that will do it. I know of one in NY and one in CA. My friend looked into it and his insurance won't cover it. I think 40 pounds is normal gain for a full term pregnancy, right? I gained a lot more than that. I am sure she will lose it again, she has done very well even after her 2 year window with the GBP was closed, she was losing weight. ~Mandy

We adopted her a few weeks ago and are still working on potty training. She is 18 months old and has spent the last 6 or so months in a cage, we literally saved her from being put to sleep, she was on the list for the next batch to be put down. She is an American Staffordshire Terrier and I am just crazy about her. ~Mandy

I have big kitties, like over 20 pound kitties. They put Bella in her place, fast. She hasn't given up yet and I don't think she ever will. The biggest guy (my cat) let her sniff him and she wanted to give him kisses, he wanted none of that. The other cat (the one that allows me to remain in the house) hates the thought of Bella even existing. I think they will learn to share the house but I don't think they will ever be friends. ~Mandy

She is aware of the band, I saw her on Trya Banks a fews weeks ago and I think she looks great. She is also a host of top 100 celebrity slimdowns, it is a cool 3 hour countdown show and she discusses weightloss surgery a few times. She is working with a personal trainer and she claims to be making progress. I hope she does well, I think she has really paved major roads for WLS patients. ~Mandy

I have the 2 pack of cd's that we gave out as a wedding favor, if you PM me your address I will gladly send you a copy. It's everything from Rob Zombie to Jimmy Buffet. ~Mandy

The song that was a remix by Nat King Cole and his daughter. I can't remember her name or the name of the song but I know that is was popular at my wedding. Also don't forget Crazy by Patsy Cline..~Mandy

One of my favorite things to do is go downtown (Chicago) and walk or ride my bike down Michigan Ave (the big main drag for shopping and such). When all the stores are closed and the windows are dimmed, I love to get on the median and look up, buildings in every direction. It really puts things into prespective. Makes me feel small, and the world seems so big. I am from a small town down south and I guess I just never get used to the hugeness of the city around me. ~Mandy

I'm in Illinois, just west of Chicago. I totally love the laundry being upstairs, that was a major selling point for me. I will take more pictures in the next week or so as I get painting and decorating finished. ~Mandy

We are still getting settled, but starting to make progress...~Mandy

C'est La Vie by Bob Seger White Wedding by Billy Idol (I love him) Love in an Elevator by Areosmith and we just saw cars and Rascal Flats just redid Life is a Highway and it was GREAT!!!! Here is a sample of it [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EUMPBS/qid=1150933149/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/002-1071033-9552855?s=music&v=glance&n=5174#moreAboutThisProduct]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EUMPBS/qid=1150933149/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/002-1071033-9552855?s=music&v=glance&n=5174#moreAboutThisProduct[/ame] ~Mandy

I think I need directions to a better Sam's club, I think I moved too far from the city, the manager said this was the best he had to offer. He also said if I think these guys are bad, I should see the morning crew, ~Mandy

And here is his partner...

I just back from Sam's club and I guess the super hunks are on vacation cuz all I found was this guy.....

A special place in the cosmos huh? Not sure about that but I think there is a padded room with my name on it somewhere. ~Mandy