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awesome pictures - the ride through Lancaster looks really pretty (except for the hills!) Hope you didn't get any damage from these storms. Again, it didn't do much at my place but it was every where else around us; we had a lot of rain, wind, and a tiny bit of hail.

I never had much luck with cats either I love my puppies though!!! I have a sheltie that is the biggest sissy ever, I have a maltese/pomeranian mix that is just a bratty little boy, and I have a pekingnese that I adopted last year when I volunteered at the SPCA. I would have more if DH would let me!!!! I'll have to get DH to send me pictures so I can upload my other "babies"!!

Hey Suzzzie I voted for your kitties - too cute!!!! More storms in the area tonight - yuck!

coltorismom - welcome!!!! One slip up shouldn't hurt you. I think the docs know that it happens on the pre-op. All you can do is your best to give you the best chances during the surgery. I think everyone gets nervous :tt1: I know I did. I was waiting for my surgery - waiting in that lovely gown - and still having doubts. God quieted my fears and calmed my spirit. He can do the same for you - just ask :tt2: I have marked my calendar for you and will pray for you!! God Bless! Gen

welcome back Pleasantlake!! Congrats on the 40#!!!!!!!! I thank God every day for my band - what a gift of my life back!

Awwwwe - now you made me cry :thumbup: Thank you for those beautiful words. I believe that God certainly blesses those who do the work for the benefit of others. My dear son (15) wants to be a police officer. It breaks my heart to consider the possibilities but I would never stop him. Hey LULU!!!! Ok - the cardio chick totally kicked my butt today - for an hour!!!!!!! I told her I hated her at least 3 times. I thought I was going to pass out twice (hag) She never even stopped to do stomach and other stuff. grrrrr (ok - done whining - I'm still trying to recover lol)

Ok - better late than never right? May I join as well? Pleaaaase??? (don't make me beg - it's not pretty) :thumbup: Ceradad - I think it's awesome that you are a police officer!!!! My dad was too (killed in the line of duty) so I have a special place in my heart for all the work you guys do!! (even if you are all a bunch of pervs lol) Today: jogging - 30min at 4.6, sprint 1min at 6.0 cardio class at lunch for 60 min (God she's gonna kick my butt again with all the lunges, pushups and squats crap) Gen(wombat)

Hugs and Prayers for you Erika!! You must give yourself this first month as a time to heal. My port site was very sore for a long time. A lot of what you are probably feeling is the tugging of the muscle getting used to the stitches holding it in place. Definitely uncomfortable, even can be quite a bit painful depending on how you move. I think most people start to question why I couldn't have just done this on my own. I know this is a gift from God!! I know that I could not have lost this weight without this special gift and WITH God's help along the way. This thread especially and this site are truly a blessing! The information, support and encouragement we can get here is priceless. Anytime you get down, or confused, or mad, or anything - get on here, post it, question, rant, cry - whatever you need to help you get through it!! We are all here for you! Gen

Beckie - I'm sorry to hear about your BF's mom passing. I was just notified that a dear friend suddenly passed away yesterday. I understand how you are feeling and the eating thing. I am absolutely NOT hungry, but I want to eat so bad I can't hardly stand it. Why does food help shove down the feelings? HUGS and prayers to you, your BF and his family. Gen

awwwe 2bemeagain - you are such a blessing to me and everyone on here. Thank you for the sweet comment. I truly understand where you are coming from. I have become so much more critical of myself than before. Before, all I saw was that I was fat. Now, I see all the parts that went squishy, or droopy, or the wrinkles that have appeared now that they are no longer filled out with fat, etc. I know God isn't done with me yet and I keep remembering what someone posted on here. "Pray for God to show you the REAL you in the mirror". I don't always ask to see the real me, I'm not entirely sure I can handle it :confused: This band has been such a blessing to my life, health, marriage, everything!! I thank God every day for this gift - even when I'm not happy with the latest bulge that I'm obsessed with HUGS and Prayers for all Gen (wombat)

I didn't know they send email notices :confused: I've never received any. Probably because I'm on here too much Donsgal - I'll praying that this fill gets you to that happy spot!!! Gen

Awwe crap :confused: I TVO'd it and hadn't watched it yet. I will be watching it tonight to see their transformations!! I am so happy a woman won!!!!! I preferred Ali over Kelly's whining so that makes me happy! I think the slug-ex had too many issues and probably didn't lose any more weight. He needs counseling as much as the diet/exercise help. Happy Wednesday Y'all!!! Gen (wombat)

Yep!!! Me too!!! I bought a mini skirt - I know i'm too old, but hear me out. I'm only 5'0" tall so it comes to the top of my knees - nothing mini about that :thumbup: I have bought 3 dresses now. My DH wants me to dress down now, more casual, because he says he can't keep up with me (we work together).

Thank you Candy :thumbup: I love this thread and the support we give to each other. It is truly a blessing! Gen (wombat)

WTG Niki!!!! That is fabulous and you really have the speed going too!! I love this program!!!! Jeez - if it can get my dead butt off the couch and jogging, then it has to be good! Update: I am still working on speed. I did my 30 min today at 4.5 the entire 29 min and 6.0 for the last min. There's just no way I'm going to get in 3miles in 30 minutes. I don't think it's possible for me to run 6.0 for 30 min. Maybe I should work on just adding time?

WTG Suzzzzie.!!!!!! :thumbup::w00t::thumbup::w00t::thumbup::w00t::thumbup::w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t::Dancing_sorry::w00t:

Georgia - I remember hearing about a previous bipasser being on the show since they had gained the weight back. I don't know if it ever was shown or not. I love Ali!!!! She looks so good!! I've thought about taking a week off of work, and just working out like a mad-woman the entire week. Would that let me lose 11-15 pounds like they all did in the last week?!?!?! Anyone considered doing that? I don't even know at what point I should eat more calories to be able to make it through the workouts. Ah well - it will stay a distant thought for now Woohoo - tomorrow's the final show!!! Gen (wombat)

OMG just saw the new pic!!! Woohooo BooBooKitty!!!!!!

Here's my latest pics. First at 206 size 18/20 (I didn't know I was that big!!!) 2nd at 156 size 14 3rd at 135 size 8 (all I see is my face disappearing) Don't know when I'll have a pic that I don't see all my flaws in!!!!!

Yea Whosya!!!!!! You're first Marathon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And, IN THE SNOW!!!! You deserve a MEDAL!!!!!! How long was the run? How many miles? I'm still doing my 30min 3x a week now :biggrin:. I'm working on speed. I am still feeling a bit lost now that it's all "over". I did get an email at work that they are going to start an outdoors jogging club 3x week at lunch. I don't know if I can keep up but I'm going to give it a try. I know there are several guys that run because they are always doing marathons/triathalons. Anyway, I'm keeping myself busy with cardio classes at work, and my jogging. Soon, I'll be adding weight training. I have GOT to start toning up what's left of me!!!!!!

Thanks Suzzzie!!! I'm glad to know she's ok! We've had some crazy weather the last couple of days :thumbup: HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!! Gen

BigBaby - I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. {{HUGS}} Gen (Wombat)