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i do remember susan. she was *texting*, and i let the first one slide - then it happened again and i shoved her cart, didn't flinch. the third time i picked up my 2% milk and DH grabbed my arm and she finally looked up. i get she wasn't looking down & paying attention, but goodness i know when i bump into someone. just in a pissy mood and i wanted to hurl some milk.... your sweet g4e

that's great jodi - much congrats!

patchelton - i have never noticed that, need to remind myself to look at the gas stations.. these are two words dh pronounces that i rib him about: roof - he calls it a ruff cement - he calls it seament

very sweet pic of puppy & dd heartfire..... drive by post question - if your in the grocery store & the person in front of you has a bootie on, how many times do you think bumping your cart up on HER foot to get closer to the register do you get before she is restrained by dh from throwing a carton of milk at them??? ahhhh breath..., actually get a real cast on tomorrow because i can't sit still. just hope my ass doesn't spread.

that's completely fair. still think govt should be out of the marriage business - won't affect those that want a "religious" acknowledgment of their union....rather it insults those who choose not to define their marriage in a biblical way.

beth - are you therefore in favor of civil unions? it's the legality of shared rights under the law that many same sex couples are looking for. my SIL & her partner - longer together than me & dh, have had legal documents drawn up for medical/property/asset management because they don't live in a state that recognizes gay "marriages". what do you define marriage as? i really struggle w/that term because i truly believe this has fallen under a religious umbrella that even heteros don't share.

:ohmy::tt2: like dh is a big help anyway..., dr wouldn't do it - i'd rather get it over & done w/. :tt2:

actually jukebox, what bothered me most is why another wls patient would question why another one got the same procedure. your thinking it morally reprehensible not to share is not my deal - rather yours....so it had no impact on me. for just a brief history - was a fit athlete my whole life, never had a weight problem till after marriage, several miscarriages & resorting to food for comfort without exercise. so when i said i had to incorporate exercise - i meant it, cause the one time in my life when i didn't have it, the weight piled on. another good reason for keeping this private was by the 6 month mark i hadn't lost but 30lbs - barely went down in the next size clothing. it's also important to note that for those who do not share - arent' w/out a wonderful support system of friends & family. i mentioned that i did share w/my parents and brothers once i was comfortable, and they were extremely supportive & very happy they don't see the sadness that i had w/the weight on.....can't hide that look in pictures. so it's a personal journey & when i said good luck to your and yours, i meant it.

probably in "time out" workout wise. had gone to the gym, did the bike a few days & more weight training and my dr wants to put a soft cast on my ankle tomorrow (would have today if hubby was w/me to drive home).... so - BLAH

i know i did this....:w00t::smile2: yesterday - b- jennyo turkey hotdog w/sf bun s- 16oz peach nectar l- 5 chicken potstickers d- beef stroganoff (about a cup), very few noodles s- handful wasabi peas

i think that's a big reason why many of us gained weight & needing wls - never putting ourselves first. i think your wife is very lucky to have your support , all the best to both of you with your upcoming surgeries.

CONGRATS SLIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and btw it COUNTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! friday has always been my official weigh in day (before the wkends....LOL). if i weighed less during the wk, than say on friday - i took that lower number ALWAYS! again congrats!

yesterday - b- jennyo turkeydog w/sf roll s- banana cream protein drink l- cucumber/chick pea/grape tomato salad (about 1c) d- 3 grilled jumbo shrimp & .5c green beans s- 2 scoops mango sorbet ...

while TX is a right to work state (as are others); where a company is incorporated (ie - diff state) those policies apply when dealing with PTO (paid time off) & acrued sick leave. essentially they can request she not have her surgery at the time already slotted / requested - but that's not to say that if she has any kind of comorbids that this elective surgery is not necessary. personally - i'd be firm in my time off. i could be on a beach in Mexico, getting a boil removed, or getting the lapband....you can't tell someone what / how they can use "their time off" i would contact your local aclu / state board of employment - or at the very least a letter from your surgeon stating the necesisty of your wife's surgery. all the best~

now that i've been in TX too long, i've traded my: youz guys to ya'll BOTH awful......oh and fixin' to do somethin'

best response yet. you crack me up beth.....

i loved that zoo. went to grad school in dc - lived in adams morgan & old town alexandria.... enjoy the day tyme!! today - does loads of laundry count? actually plan on doing twilight golf tonight w/dh - 9 holes only.

your dr or nutrionist should have provided you with a list of foods/drinks for the healing stages.....i've not heard of only 3 tblsp of food in one sitting - but if that's your dr's plan..??, there are some Protein drinks that are halfway decent & filling while along the way: * muscle milk (light), i like chocolat & chocolate malt * Syntrax nectar, i like fuzzy navel / orange / - i like to mix them w/frozen fruit to make a smoothie vs all the choc/vanilla shakes which can get boring * champion banana scream many of these offer samples at Vitamin shoppes so you don't have to make a huge investment in a large tub that you'll never use.

i did make it monicasf: 1pckg ground turkey .25lb ground italian sausage 1 egg approx 3/4c panko bread crumbs *i steamed fresh spinach in white wine & garlic* - added a handfull to the mixture 1/4c parmesean cheese sprayed light pam in muffin pans & baked 30min @ 350 they freeze really well too:)

asked - not axed' a question.... on a msg board - i don't pay much attention, as i'm sure i make mistakes; however when "speaking" w/someone & they use the wrong words - i do bite my tongue to correct.

considering one of the dogs gets skunked every wk - it no longer bothers me.

yesterday - b- half toasted english muffin w/hummus & pickled pepers l- "tried" to eat a slice of pizza, and wasn't happening - peach nectar protein drink s- munched on wasabi peas all afternoon d- 1 turkey/spinach meatloaf muffin w/steamed spinach s- dried fruit

guess odd man out - love the smell of patchouli, have a candle infused w/it burning right now. then again i'm a dead head w/a hippie mom. my first concert my parents took me to was the greatful dead @ the age of 4.....so i developed a fondness for it.. shaving - hate it; so i go the waxing route - but am looking into laser hair removal. my friend did her arm pits/bikini line w/great results. tgif~

they can't mention her's because she appears to be a success story. they' mention ron's every chance they get because he failed * failed bad. thanks for the link saundra - interesting..........