NJChick

Becky I wish you more than luck. I'll be praying for you. Hugs !!

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE is right !! Rock on !!!

CONGRATULATIONS CRYSTAL HUBBY !!!! That is incrediable, I'm so very happy for him and you !!

ARE YOU READY !!!!!! I won't be around Monday night to wish you all who have dates on the 25th good luck so I'm doing it now !!! NJChick – 24th Streetracer24k – 24th Jladybird – 24th Bandayed - 24th Readyandwaiting - 24th Cindyh – 25th OhToBeThin – 25th Happypsychrn – 25th Karen - 25th

Me too chicklets!! I'm having surgery tomorrow as well. Lets all post when we get home. God willing, I'll be home Tuesday afternoon. HUGS to all my sisters and brothers tomorrow !! (my surgery isnt until 4 pm....talk about an agonizing day LOLOL )

Beanie, it took me 3 times to read this b/4 I got it LOL... I'm like color spots? bed? what kind of kinky stuff is she up to now? ROFLMFAO - GOOD GIRL!!! I'm proud of you for starting your exercising. It can only get better, ya know. If you gain a pound or 2 remember, your exercising and building muscle so don't freak!!! muscle mass is the key to burning calories. Cindy, have a wonderful time this weekend with the birthday girl. I bet you'll look beautiful in your animal print skirt, I really can picture you Thank you for all your kind words, I feel like I know you too. I will be in the hospital over night and out the next day Ira, to bad your working at night. That sucks. Well, we'll meet up soon. I do have the gas x on my list along with the liquid tylenol. Two weeks of clear liquids...man oh man LOL. My company makes Centrum vitamins, they make it in liquid and chewables, I got the chewables. The lady in my office that just had this surgery 2 weeks ago suggested them since thats what she is taking. The only vitamin you have to watch for w/out iron is centrum silver. That has no or less iron. I remember taking them when I was following atkins diet. DANG!! its beautiful outside today.... I AM SO OUT THERE Have a good Sunday everyone.

If you love pumpkin, you'll love this.... at least I do. This recipe was give to me by one of my best friends who has lost 85+ lbs by following a Mediterranean diet. She is not banded. She is truly amazing and has learned to cook so healthy and wonderful. Thanks LINNY !!!!! You can adjust this recipe any way you like and it still turns out wonderful. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped red bell peppers 1 clove garlic 1 pound ground chicken breast or turkey 2 (14.5 ounce) cans canned peeled and diced tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can LIBBY'S® Pumpkin Pie 1 (15 ounce) can canned tomato sauce 1 (15.25 ounce) can canned kidney Beans, drained 1 (4 ounce) can ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles 1/2 cup whole kernel corn 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper HEAT vegetable oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add chicken or turkey; cook until browned. Drain. ADD tomatoes with juice, pumpkin, tomato sauce, beans, chiles, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. MY SUGGESTION, EAT THE NEXT DAY......... YUMMY !!!! You can put in what ever you want, any veggies, beans etc. I also put in to bulk it up, zucchini, squash, green beans, peas, carrots (canned). ENJOY !!!

Dang gum it, I just read this LOL !!! Ohh and your right, it DOES freeze well. Sorry! The only cooking I'm doing tomorrow is for DH and DD. I'm going to make some boneless ckn cutlets so they can heat them up during the week. HAVE FUN w/YOUR COMPANY !!! Tell Trish I said hello and we are waiting for her vote on the New Mexico board

I'm sorry I can't help you on this. I'm not banded yet or over 60. I would suggest finding a surgeon and talking to him/her first. Good Luck !!!

Congratulations Cheryl !!!

Bravo !!!!

Betty your day sounded wonderful. I'm glad you had a good time. I don't blame you for waiting b/4 investing $$ in a new coat. I will probably keep my coats b/c I like them big. Today so far I had biscuits for breakfast, only 3 which was about 200 calories. Lunch was tuna and crackers, maybe 4. Dinner was the biggie, I had chinese... gen tso's ckn and a load of veggie lo main. I mean until it felt stuck to my ribs. I'm done for the day. Tomorrow I'm not sure. I know a bagel for breakfast, since thats my favorits and I know I won't be having them for a LOOOOOOONG time, and thats even if I can tollerate it lol. After that, I'll prob combine lunch & dinner and have something good. I have ice cream in my freezer....hmmmm lolol. Actually I'm not an ice cream eater, I do love cake and chip...good thing I don't have any laying around. Beanie, I sure do hope you get your date when you want. Thursday I told the insurance company I was going to call them every hour on the hour on Friday if I didn't hear from them. They called at 10 am LOLOL !!! You give em heck !!!! Gee its only 6:30...feels like 10:30. Watcha all doing tonight? I'll be relaxing watching tv, surfing the net.

I love dancing too, DH and I would go out to bars and dance unti 4 am. These days, I'm like Irene, I dance at home and collapse on the couch lol. I miss those days. Mentally: At this weight I'd have to be honest and say YES, I am embarassed to do anything in public. Even riding a bike...the sheer thought is just horrible. Physically: I am semi-comfortable (wishy-washy) about moving it. I get tired way to quick and my back and knees hurt. I lose my breath to fast and thats a downer for sure. Cindy, that was really rotten of your Mom to say that to you. I'm very sorry. Your such a kind and good person, you deserve alot better. Maybe you should dance in public just once and say hey Mom...that one was for you

My doc says the same thing.

You go get those perky ones !!! I'm envious AND a tummy tuck...lordy be. Your not only going to be HOT HOT HOT, your gonna feel SOOOOOOOO good about yourself. GOOD LUCK

I'm the same as Jess, either starving or stuffed to the gills. Its strange, some days I can be full on a little bit of food and other days what I eat will make most people sick. I am not banded yet (October 24th) but after all the research and reading I have done, the band it the way I want to go. I keep thinking OMG the doctor is going to need a band the size of a tire tube to get around my stomach lol GOOD LUCK with your quest.

Congratulations !!!

Thank you Theresa, I will

Oy, sorry I'm late. Okay #1 Mel #2 Mark #3 Pierce Thats my vote...... HEY !!!!!!!!!!! What about the bathing suit contest?????

I know all policies are different but here's something to look out for... just incase. Beware, if you need a predetermination # before your surgery, make sure your doctors office sends the information in at least 4 weeks b/4 surgery. There is a policy that they need a full 21 days before sending out an approval (bull kaka). FOLLOW UP FOLLOW UP FOLLOW UP... call them a few times a week to make sure they got your records from the surgeon. My surgery will probably be postponed a few weeks because neither my doctors office nor I knew about this "21 day" rule. WHO KNEW!!!! I was / am scheduled for Monday October 24th. I am just so besides myself right now that I could spit nails.

Key words to use with BCBS of NJ is "An Expidited 48 Hour Review" This is what you need to tell them incase they are trying to blow you off. They did this to another girl at work as well. I'M APPROVED !!!! As of 10 am yesterday....sigh Surgery is Monday the 24th at 4 pm...whoohoo GOD BE WITH ME !!!!! THANKS EVERYONE !!! I hope this helps the next person.

Good Morning Thanks so much everyone, I am so happy yet my tummy is upside down LOL!! Beanie, my partner in crime, we HAVE to get you moving along. Is there any tire popping we can do, or letters we can write, or anything...seriously. I hate just sitting here feeling helpless. Can your HR dept get on their ass's like mine did? Yes, I'm ready Beanie, I have it all except gas-x. I even have my chewable vitiamins (that my company makes so I get em dirt cheap). Ira, thanks I'm having surgery at 4 and will be there until tuesday afternoon Have you thought about going to the group thingy in November? if so, I'll go with you. My treat this time PAT!! your post gave ME goose bumps lolol *hugs* Betty Boop, getting memory is much easier than a brand new pc... I'm glad its only that. Your right, we need to get Beanie moving on this journey. I love you all, I realllllly do. Whats everyone doing this rainy day (well in jersey that is). I'll be cleaning and cooking today. Plus making wooden pumpkins for some inside decorations. Tonight is dinner OUT !!! well? what did you think lolol tomorrow too

I'm finally approved !! Yep, 3 days before surgery... wasn't that sweet of them LOLOL !!!! ***giggle****

LaughingGirl - 22nd GOOD LUCK TOMORROW !!!

The beauty of this recipe is you can do what ever you want. The next day is when the pumpkin pie flavor comes out mmmmmmmm !! I even eat it cold Add scads of veggies and its even better.