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Brown...congrats on the weight loss and sorry you found that your pouch is stretched. Quick fix though. Just do your five day and hopefully the pouch will be back to normal. I sometimes worry about that as I think most of us do. I am in a challenging stage right now of trying to gain some weight back and feel sometimes as if I am pushing the limits. I have picked up a terrible habit of sipping coffee with my protein bars. I take small bites and drink coffee at the same time. I never, ever drink with my solid food and need to break the habit I have. I can feel the coffee go right through when I eat my bars. My doc has never used xray when I got my fills. I just need to back off and get back to no liquids even if I know it goes right through the stoma and can feel it. I would do the five day test but at this point I worry I would drop more weight if I did it.

Hey Lucy...had a great time. Will do it again next year. Just hope it works so I can do both sets of friends during the same trip again. Ugh!!!!! I am sitting her STUCK. I never get stuck but my own fault. I ate while I was stressed....never a good thing. I had roast beef, steamed grean beans and attempted a small bite of potato. Man, am I miserable. I ordered Payaya tablets yesterday but won't be here till tomorrow. Wish they were here NOW. The only time I have ever been stuck is when I have been stressed. Lesson learned!

I will see if I have a day that is open in the near future. I believe it would be at least a 6-7 hour drive. Hubby thinks so, too. Please keep us up-to-date on things, Julie. You are our friend and we care about you!

If you are determined that the Lapband is for you, run from this doctor you speak of that is inexperienced in placing the Lapband. Find a doctor that is experienced and that can answer all of your questions. Good luck.

Julie...thank goodness they figured out what the cause of your problems are. I will be thinking of you and praying that things calm down and that you heal quickly. As far as missing out on Easter and your baby's bday...just concentrate on taking care of yourself right now. I once spent five weeks in the hospital. (A botched gallbladder surgery). It's difficult but necessary. I think it would be about a 5-6 hour drive from where I live. Let me know what hospital you are at and maybe I will pop in some day to help you pass the time and to meet you. Email me or PM me if you are up to it. Take care.

I swear every one of my threads have been quite this weekend. I hope everyone is just having a great weekend and out and about. DH and I are about to head out to watch my DS's friends band. They are sooooo good and just started up last summer. They play a variety and do very well for mostly 23-24 yr old young men. I got all dressed up and holding DH off till we get home. Guess I dressed a little too sexy for the old man!

I am going to try your recipe, Charlene. Sounds like a great dish for a change!

Claudine...was going to mention. You have an amazingly beautiful face. I take it your avatar is a real photo of yourself. Mine is...are't I pretty????????????

Welcome to the group, Claudine! Hopefully your fill on Tues will do the trick. In the mean time, try to not snack. Trade those Snacks in for veggies. Mix 1/2 cup fat free may, 1/2 fat free sour cream, 1 tbls dill weed for a nice fat free dip to go with veggies. See if that gets you through. Let us know if your fill helps. Good luck!

Long...DO NOT...I repeat....DO NOT buy any more sandals....you are delaying spring. I wish you would have mentioned it b/4 I bought 4 pair. Now I feel so bad. I screwed it up for everyone! Try not to stress about goal...you will get there. I remember that the last 20lbs were the toughest to take off. The last 2lbs took forever. It will come. At least you are in tune to your losing cycle. Hang in there and we will all Celebrate with you when you get there. Way to go, girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LJV...have fun in Vegas and fun with your family. This is the first year that I have been out there that the weather was chilly. I have gone for the last 17 yrs in March and was always nice. It was terribly windy while I was there.

OOPS! Forgot the 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Phyll...submit away!!!!!!!! If you want any other Heart Healthy recipes to submit, let me know. I have one that I make all the time and just love it. Cherry Chicken salad 2 cups cooked wild rice (you can actually find it in the store in a can) 2 cups diced chicken breast 1/2 cup FF sour cream 3 tsp Splenda 1 cup FF mayo 1 cup dried cherries (can use dried cranberries also) Serve on lettuce leaves

Not much time to check in...spring work has hit us (not in the field yet..just readying equipment, etc.). Have a table full of guys for dinner today and making the cakes for MIL 89th bday tomorrow. We have a crowd coming and will be a big day. Happy to hear you are feeling better, Janet. DH has the same kind of thing going on. Nurse was here this morning to set him up with CPAP machine. I felt for him. All snotty and trying so hard to try the machine out. Took three hours but think he has a handle on it now. He had 2 sleep studies and results were that he has same rare sleep disorder as DS. Nurse scared him into wearing every night. We'll see. DS takes his with him when he travels and hope that DH does the same. Todays menu: White chicken chilli, homemade (up at 5am to get it going) whole wheat bread made with honey and cottage cheese....so nice and moist, and pumpkin cake with cr. cheese frosting. Chili recipe: (I'm cutting it down to a 4th of what I made) 4 cups Water...bring to a boil 2 cups diced chicken 2 tbls low salt chicken bullion 1 can butter bean 1 can black Beans 1 can great northern beans 1 TBLS chili powder (more is wanted) 2 cups Fat Free sour cream Simmer for 30 minutes...stir often ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope everyone is having a good day. I'm off to head to town for farm parts, to the bank, to the PO to mail Easter box to DS and GF and then to visit my 88 yr old best friend.

Hunzi...that's wonderful news...CONGRATS and the best of luck to you!!!!

Hi All...Hope everyone is doing fine. I am back from my "extended" Vegas trip. Felt like I had two vacations. Spent 4 nights with my 50th bday party group at the Monte Carlo and the other 4 nights at the Riviera with my group of friends I go out to Vegas with each year. Was the greatest time with both groups. Saw Tom Jones. He moves pretty good for an old guy and can really belt it out. I have caught up on this thread and my others but no time to respond right now. GREAT photos, Janet. Happy to hear you had a good time. You look wonderful and congrats on the zipping fete. Your GS in beautiful.

Hi guys....just started with thread to see if we could get some action from our MIA Junies. Come on...miss you guys. I want to hear from all of you....YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Evening Ladies. Busy thread today and I was so busy getting ready to leave that I did not have time to visit until now. Sharon...happy to see you back safe and sound and good you had a nice trip. Julie...so sorry about your new bed...bummer. Hope you get your new one soon. Yum...rice pudding. I have some on the table at the moment waiting for the guys for their supper. Some portions in the frig also for meals this week. I love making homemade rice pudding as it is my DH's favorite. I make it with skim milk and Splenda. You are right about those low sugar/fat free Cookies and such, Julie. They still have plenty of calories and just not worth having around the house. Congrats on your scale dropping!!!!!! You will be in Twoterville b/4 you know it. I am sooooo happy you are posting with your friends here. You just wait...you are going to feel like you cannot miss a day with us b/4 you know it!!!! Long...sorry about your tummy ailment. Hope your are back to normal soon. Not a fun thing to worry about when you have the band. Well, girls, leaving early in the morning. Worried about the weather coming and hope my plane leaves on time. The rest of the girls are getting worried also. Supposed to get crap weather tomorrow. All packed and ready to go!! Talk to you all in about a week. Have appt. with specialist regarding my kidney stones the day after I get back. I am hoping they will be able to blast them so I have a break from them for awhile. Bye-Bye for now!

Allie...don't beat yourself up. I went and read the discussion between you and Wasa. Yes, she is very pro-sleeve but most who discuss on the sleeve or complications threads have had MAJOR troubles. I guess I peak into complications threads once in awhile....you never know what can happen with the band and good to have that knowledge in case something does. I've been very lucky and have only been stuck a couple of times and it was totally my own fault (nervous when eating and ate fast). Wasa is actuallly full of knowledge and very helpful to most that are having problems. Try to blow it all off and not feel bad about your discussion with Wasa. You could talk to her tomorrow on another thread and she would be there to help you out and give you advice. We've all been in a situation like that. Things get heated up and things are said. Been there done that!

LOL, Plyll.... OMG...do you know how many times in the last weeks you guys have mentioned my cooking, etc.? Guess I better back off a bit on posting what I cook and bake. Guess I just wanted everyone to know that it IS possible to cook and bake AND resist. It's all part of my job on a daily basis. Many helpers around here for 9 months out of the year and has always been a big part of my life...even when I owned my own business. I always cooked in the evenings to get ready for the next day. When I look back on my posts, I guess it was not quite fair to list what I make....but most recipes are converted to low fat, low sugar and I eat my own concoctions every day. Sorry girls

Allie...I think we are talking about the same Seven jeans...they are a tad expensive but soooooo nice. There are Seven/7 jeans also that are less expensive but fit nice. Trying to stir up trouble in another thread, Allie??????? (Just kidding). I get very passionate about my band also. In real life I seem to be defending it daily. People make the some of the oddest and rudest comments. Very opinionated and sometimes quite stupid. I just burns me. I try to stay out of threads like that. I just sit here and lurk with my foot inserted. Nothing wrong with saying what you feel and defending yourself though.

Hunzi...wishing you all the best with your upcoming surgery. You've been through a lot and you deserve a bit of luck this time. Please keep us posted as I am sure we are all anxious to hear how you are doing. Sending love your way! Good Sunday evening, Everyone! Had a busy weekend. Helped oldest DS (28) with his bookwork for his tax appt. He had things pretty well documented but got a new program put on his computer and got last year's transaction and up to date for this year. He was VERY appreciative and momma didn't mind helping him out. Did some last minute things around the house and a little baking for the guys for when I am in Vegas. I am so excited for this trip. Just hope I can go into the relax mode once I get there. I always worry about home, the farm and how things are getting done. Our weather is pretty iffy which is making me nervous. Any hint of bad weather tomorrow and I am off and running to get closer to the airport (4 hour drive). You all have a good week and will talk when I get back. Take care....and, Hunzi, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Joanne..have never heard of Bass Pro...will have to go online and take a look.. Now I see what you mean about MOA, Joanne...she was talking about LAST year and I thought she was talking about saving $$$$$$$$$$$ for an upcoming trip to MOA. If she was heading that way, I was going to drive and meet her for a bit.

Janet...when is your trip to MOA?????????