christasha

sorry - the pic wouldn't post. It was certainly horrific!

Hot Damn! Way to go! Wahoo!!!!!

FATASTIC! Keep up the GREAT work!

Chris

Dance lady Dance .. .you deserve it!

Way to go Lady! I'm really proud of you! Wahoo!

Sometimes the threads get really long .. .so I'm just going to meander into a new one . . .

Morning all . . . today is a "new day" for me . . . my daughter is graduated . . . omg how proud she was (and I am!) Now she wants that doctorate hood . . . so her Quest continues . . . my son's family is still in my house . . . but the DL is on some second interviews .. . and today my "semi" significant other is coming back to town after being gone almost a year . . . not really sure how I'm feeling about this . . . I've played this game for 4 years (he lives in Seattle but comes to San Diego for 6-8 month shifts every year). I'm not sure if my attitude is irritation because of the noncommitment - or irritation because I'm becoming more selfish or irritation because I'm becoming more confident . . . gee . . . irritation seems to be a theme here . . . lol . . .anyway . . . we shall see. He knows I'm less then enthusiastic so we shall see . . . . .

Have a great day everyone! I get to be the person at work handing out tickets for the US Open today . . . so far partners and clients only . . . then they will open up for the managers . . . and by then, only the tickets for today will be left lol.

Welcome . . .good luck . . . and there is nothing to be embarrassed about! That is why we are ALL here . . . and the difference I feel from a year ago . . . to even 6 months ago when I had this done are unbelievable! I'm off my high blood pressure meds . . . yea! . . . don't walk with a cane anymore . . . yea! . . . and just feel sooooooooooo much better! Best of luck to you. It's hard work - but if you want it . . . the results are AMAZING!

Chris

I count my weight from my highest too Fanny . . . I lost it, I count it . . . not a problem . .and there is no right or wrong answer!

Lachica . .. I didn't see this note about your mom earlier. My thoughts are with you and your family. This is never an easy thing, so I ache for your family for what you are all going through! Hugs!

Chris

There is never enough change in a day! And my doctor is happy with 3-4 lbs a MONTH . . . UGHHHHH . . BUT . . .I finally got a second fill of .5 for a grand total of 2.0 in my 10 cc band . . . woopie . . .maybe things will look better tomorrow!

I started the poll, but have no idea how to take a vote away . . . I'm sorry - next time we'll get it right :confused:

Just a reminder - if you click on any of the numbers in the poll, it brings up the list of who voted in which area . . . kinda fun too! I THINK I get my second fill today . . . wahoo! I'm ready for a little tweek to add to my 1.5 cc in my 10 cc band lol. Have a great day everyone!

Chris

How cool is that Connie! YEA! Keep it up!

Hot Dog Cerrin! Way to go! you are doing great I would wait for my anniversary date too to post my results . . . (except I was bad this month so it won't matter lol)

I go for a fill (I think) on Wednesday . . . maybe 1 cc or .5 cc . . .I've only got 1.5 from 1 fill now . . .but that will probably do me . . . I'm tighter in the mornings . . .

Monica . . .if you can only eat soft things, I'd ask my doc about that . . . maybe you are to tight? I can't really say because I haven't been there - but that was my first thought.

How time flies . . . hope everyone is doing FANTASTIC . . . Let's post some results . . .

Here is a new poll suggested by Katiebug - with instructions!

Weight Loss Percentage Formula:

Divide the weight loss by the starting weight and multiply the answer by 100.

Ex: Starting weight = 200, pounds lost = 5

5/200 = .025

.025*100 = 2.5%

Well I could try to do the poll . . .but I'm an idiot as to figuring out why my weight loss percentage is . . . give me instructions, and I'll see what I can do here

BJean . . . I've wondered about Carly's legs too . . .she ALWAYS has black nylons on when she is in a dress . . . but it can't just be tats because she isn't shy with her arms . . . I'm guessing it's what they tats might be!

Apples 2 - you're more than welcome to check out the pics! We were on a 7 day cruise from Seattle to Glacier Bay, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria, Canada. Absolutely LOVED it . . . and came back 8 lbs higher . . . I really have to be good now when I go to Vegas next week . . . but I can do lots of walking there if it isn't tooo hot! I would cruise again any day . . . so all you people with upcoming cruises . . .I'm jealous already!

Just in case anyone wants to see pics, here are some links . . . and all I can say is WOW! I'd do it again in a heart beat!

[/url]here are some dog sled pics . . .

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8Aas2jRu3ctG2g

and Glacier Bay pics

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and 4x4 pics

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and some Aleutian Ballad crab boat pics

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and finally some Seattle pictures

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Oh MY! I'm so sorry to hear all of this! Sure hope you're doing better now. I'm getting my second fill 2 days before my daughter's graduation . . . yikes .. . now I'm worried about that! We have to go up to Los Angeles the night before . .. I'll definitely be sipping and not chewing anything!

Grace I'm not sure what areas you are interested in . . . or that San Diego prices are "decent" at all anywhere - it is rather expensive to live here. Give me more info and I'll try to help . . . but I'm leaving town for a week on Sunday (5-11). Best of luck to you!

Chris

Oh thanks for the well wishes everyone! I'm going to be on the Westerdam (Holland America) out of Seattle on Sunday for a week. We're hitting Glacier Bay, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria, Canada. So far it's looking like rain for the entire time with highs of about 53. (I made us scarves and hats). In Juneau we're doing the Mendenhall Glacier and salmon bake, DOG SLEDDING (on wheels not snow). IN Sitka we're driving around an island on Yamaha Rhinos (goodle that - like a golf cart with big wheels). Ketchikan - we're going on the boat used in Deadliest Catch - just not out on the big waters (CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT ONE!). My wardrobe is from Salvation Army . . . good bargains . . . classy dressy stuff - and the rest is heavy sweatshirts, ponchos and cold weather gear. Now that I've rambled forever . . . I appreciate all your thoughts! I've been on a short cruise once and loved it . . . and everyone else in the group was seasick but me . . . hope I can stay that way this time too!

Oh .. .the hip is "there" but behaving for the most part - I'm not taking a cane with me which I contemplated for awhile - so I'm just cautious of it . . .

Chris

Hi there Babs! Welcome - and chime in any time you want . . . we have stories, opinions, confessions - we've got everything to keep you happy!

Chris

Oh I'm glad you noticed about the numbers . . . I tried that and love it because I was always wondering who was who on the last polls . . . you beat me to the "post"!

Everyone is doing GREAT! Keep it up. I might get a slight fill on June 4th - it would be my second. I'm suddenly finding I can't do chicken at all .. . I lose it every time no matter how careful and slow. Oh well - I'm hoping for LOTS of seafood next week! I leave for Alaska on Sunday (5-11).