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Lisa, Do you think you have the right size band? Wonder if he could have used the 14cc one to give you more leaway..

Hi there Dolphina, Thanks for joining us. Pull up a chair. Sorry, your progress hasnt been what you wanted. If think if i did it again, i would have extended my stages some. I am frustrated with chicken and fish not going down so well for me all the time. That is my main diet all the time in general. How big is your band? Are you on the windward side? Miriam

Its the glue, not the steri strips. Same happened to me and before my follow up , i got the strips off. I couldnt handle it anymore. I have allergies anyway, so it was soooo bad. Tried hydrocortisone and benadryl. Didnt work. But take some internally and externally. Try ice too. I've been there and i know how bad that feels. My scars are worse because i gauged at them, so dont itch them too much. Miriam

Ladies, If you don't mind sharing...what your resolution? miriam

Aloha all, Was just thinking of a goal for myself and what i want in 2008. 1) Get to size 14. 2) Get a mommy job. 3) Buy another house and move. 4) Get my lil ones into a new school. 5) Start my adoption search again. 6) More dates with hubby. 7)Make more money.. 8)hmmm still thinking... miriam

Same to you and to all.

Hats off to you. I know you need a week off. That is one job i know i can't do. Certainly need to recover well without job stress. I just talked to one other person i know thats had surgery with our doctor, who works with kids too. She had to have a RNY to fix a prior surgery she had in the 80s. Her surgery took 6 hrs and she ended up in the hospital 2x for complications. She is just now seeing kids after nearly 3 weeks. miriam

What is that?? Is that like the old PhenPhen

You know sex motivated me to do a 60lb weight loss before this and its motivating me again. Oh the joys, when you can move better huh?? Dave, 6 mons, 100lbs, you gotta be the biggest loser... miriam

Good to hear from ya Tashie. I hope the pain goes away soon. I had my surgery on a Tuesday and went back on Monday. I was fine before the weekend anyway, but didnt want to run around at work. I am a therapist and i work with teens. What kinda work do you do?? Miriam

Sorry, to hear that Kathy. I hope its not a slip, does that mean you have to get surgery to remove? Sorry you are down, would love to chat to help bring ya back up again... Aloha, Miriam

You will do just fine Tashie. All the best. Hope you all had a wonderful Xmas. Hey, let's check in Jan 2008. We should make a afternoon hookup at the mall. See how we are doing and compare notes... Let me know when you ladies are free... Miriam

OMG, YOU go Dave!!!! CONGrats... I'll meet ya there soon.. im down 40lbs... God Bless you and Bev,... Happy Holidays... Miriam

I CAn too... i was told its because i habe a thin abdominal wall.

Aloha All, Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you all. I hope you are enjoying the shopping and all the good things that come with the holidays. Enjoy your time with family and friends. Be blessed... Miriam:)

Oh i loved it, keep it f***cking coming... Merry xmas... mes

There are ignorant white people that use the government as their lifeline and break the law too. I think this exist in all races. I certainly don't want to pay taxes to fund their lives. Not when i busted my a.. in college and received my degrees. My money is my money and i would like it to go to people who really deserve it... veterans, elderly, mentally ill etc... mes

Well, im bringing sexy back 36lbs later and its good. Usually hubby is doing the chasing, but now i am. He knew the difference after 20lbs, but just imagine better pentration and being able to move better.. heck even get to that g- spot. Alright people get your sexy on!!!

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Tashie was sitting to the left of me and I was in front of Phyllis.She's a riot. This says to me that it was ment to be and that i must give you something in return... funny how these things work... Nancy was the middle school counselor that got up towards the end and Kathleen, i dont remember her talking. She may have left by then... Miriam

Aloha Ladies, Sorry we missed some of you. Glad to finally meet you Suri. I met Tashie and we sat together. You ladies didnt get to meet Kathleen and Nancy who were there and sitting in the back. I think maybe you were sitting with them Suri. I didnt notice anyone else, but if you were there let us know so we can put the face with the name... Thanks so much for the gift Suri. I also got a beautiful salt, pepper, oil and vinegar set too... I hope you are all doing well .. Miriam:bounce:

Actually, i did that guilt free. I feel at social events, i am going to eat some things, just smaller portions. My real issue is chocolate. OMG, i has some bags for baby's party and left overs in my frig,... well, im slowing hacking away at it. Now, that i feel guilty about, but hey, i have a little too... Miriam

I was totally not going to do this, but did. We had a ice cream social today at our faculty meeting. Ice cream and brownie. Heck i did it anyway...Prepping for xmas and trying to deal with my winter allergies. I am so having hard time. miriam

Aloha, I am sure many of you are getting compliments on your looks. Here's to a good looking healthier you... Miriam:whoo:

ALoha Jackie, Im newer at this than you, but i would really add at least two shakes a day, a mulivitamin, get something for hair and nails(formula) from GNC. Even though you are getting Protein from your foods, i would still add the shake. costco make a great shake, premier, and also there is a huge bag EAS makes a shake. Go for it girl, good job on the weight loss.. Miriam