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Finally an update for me! Name.............StartingWeight....Current......Goal.........To Go Bunkey1965........220.................199............189...........10 CQQlgirl..............200.................198............190...........8 Cadets71............239.................226.5..........219...........7.5 Dreamsize8.........216.................216............190...........26 FeliciaLevy75......286.................244............240........... 4 Gayle21..............190.......... ......190............175...........15 Jeni 85................189.................182............169...........13 Laura bough........215.................205............190...........15 Liz_hager............172.................163............150...........13 MMarg.................220.................214............199...........21 Newhope4me......163.6...............160.4..........150..........10.4 NukeChik.............227.................227............197...........30 Scrappy_friend....222.................222.............200..........22 TexGirl................202.................198............180...........18 Thininside28........271.5..............256.............245...........11 Wannabthin.........199................199.............179...........20 Doubt if I make my goal for this challenge, but at least i'm sticking to new workout routine. Every day after I drop off my daughter at school, I work out. Last year, that was 30 minutes I would lay back down to try to get a few more winks.

I think it depends on your personality. I went to Mexico alone. My husband is a Marine, and practically takes an act of God for him to go to Mexico, therefore I went alone. I didn't have a negative experience. We spoke on the phone several times a day while i was there. The hospital (Alamater, in Mexicali) was great, the staff, and especially Dr. Aceves. The others that were getting banded were sweet and we all talked and checked on each other. I had a positive experience.

I haven't checked in. My scale has moved, down, then up, then down, the same 2-3 pounds each time. Think i need a fill, but they are so full don't think i'll get in until towards the end of August. Also am going to be hitting the gym every morning after i drop off my daughter at school beginning next week. (there it is, in writing, now i can't back out of it) (if anyone knows a great hair style for med/long naturally curly hair that is easy to fix after a shower, let me know. that's one concern for after i finish at the gym, i have to go to work.) Glad to see the success everyone else is having. Keep up the great work!

The problem with someone else telling you what to get is that everyone has thier own preferences. I once ordered something after a referral from someone else...omg! when it came, i thought possibly someone had lost a leg! It was way too large! (i think the whole size thing is ridulous, i prefer someone who is talented, not endowed) I say take your time, read through the descriptions (especially the dimensions), think about what you like. Something that is a hard plastic can be uncomfortable and seems to not be "gentle" enough for stimulating the clit. The natural feeling products are much nicer, more realistic. Even those vary from very firm to extremely flexible. Since they vary in sizes, material they are constructed of, start small (kinda like a sampler, lol) to find what you like. We have one product that is very nice. He wears it, I think in the beginning it did come with a vibrator "bullet-like" thing you could insert into it, however, we don't use that anymore. It stimulates both behind (a very erogenous zone) and the clit while we are being intimate. It is made of something that is very flexible. (the only way i can think to describe it is that its almost like those rubber mice or lizards that kids play with, only a bit softer i think)

To help with the UTI, you should urinate after you have intercourse. This is suppossed to "wash" away any little nasties that may have made their way in. Have you ever had an orgasm on your own at all? For the longest time, i never did. Then I read this book about female sexuality (was printed like in the 70's i believe) and one of the women in there always used the bathtub faucet. I tried that and it worked. Also, the more one has sex, they more they want it and the more relaxed you become. If you can familiarize yourself with yourself during the week, then by the weekend, you should be more than ready. I know that feeling your speaking about regarding antidepressants, o, how i hated that! It was the worst. So glad i'm off them now too

I just saw an ad for yaz on TV. I didn't know about helping with the emotional aspects of pms, that sounds interesting. Wish I didn't have this damn IUD. Regarding no periods, when i was reading about the different types of BC, I read that drs. have had the ability to give us BC pills that when taken, we do not have periods since like the 60's (if i remember the article correctly) But because they thought we women would think it odd not to have a period, they made the pills have the cycle that we are all used to with the placebo pills during the days of our period. I don't think its "unhealthy" to not have a period. I believe all the pill does is basically tell your body that you are already pregnant, so that it doesn't continue to release the egg every month. I would prefer no periods compared to this IUD, actually. I completely regret getting it.

this is why i can't bring myself to go to the gym! My ex-husband was one of those people. We would drive down the street and he would holler at people the meanest things. Once I even asked him, what if that person was extremely depressed and you just gave them the one reason they were looking for to decide whether they were going to take thier life or not that day. He blew it off. Even if i don't hear people say these things, i "hear" them.

Or you could try to be on top, this position usually provides more stimulation "there". (or so i hear...)

I think the lack of respect for school staff goes back to the parents. Many parents spend very little time, quality or otherwise, with thier children, they aren't raising the kids. Teachers can't make up for what parents haven't done before the kids entered school. I don't think that has to do with spanking. One can be strict without spanking.

Speaking of spanking...I was trying to get my daughter into this school, had heard great things about it, etc. Then, a co-worker tells me that she heard that they spank. This shocked me, a school that still spanked! The day after I heard this, the school called to tell me that my daughter got in. I asked them if this was true and they confirmed it. I can't understand how they do this, there are so many issues. 1. Spanking is a parental decision. Even if a parent does choose to spank, usually they are the only ones who they want spanking thier kid, no one else. I was told if it came to that, the school would call me to ask if i wanted to be present or not. I asked what would happen if I didn't want her spanked, and they said they wouldn't. Which brings me to #2, Fairness. What if my child gets into trouble with her friend, both doing the exact same thing. The school calls me, I say no, the other parent says yes to spanking. So, 2 kids now just got 2 different punishments for the same offense. #3 Fear. Although some would argue that this may be a good thing, my daughter is already afraid to go to this school. I have told her that i don't even spank her, so there's no way i would let anyone else spank her. But she's afraid for the other students as well. (we have found another school for her) #4 Legal aspects. I have cared for children (used to have day care in my home so that I could stay home with my babies) in my home. This is a touchy subject. I never spanked any of the kids that I cared for, even if I had consent from thier parents. Suppose some parent does agree to have thier child "spanked" but their idea of spanking is 2 swats, the school's idea of swats is 6 or what if something happens (i.e. the child moves, the child bruises easily, etc) and the child bruises or there are marks on the legs or something, even though the school had permission, I believe the parents would have grounds for charges. I really couldn't believe this is happening in schools still. In elementary school I was "shown" the paddle (one step under actually being spanked), but that was a different era. Spanking another person's child, no matter what your relationship, is a very sticky situation. Another co-worker brought up another point. If you are a parent that wants to be present while your child is getting spanked, how awkward would that be?!? I have never been a parent that went to the school and said "...my child would never..." Because i will be the first to say, if my child had a chance they more than likely would, lol. I have always made them face the consequences of thier actions, but in a non-violent way. A co-worker was trying to convince me that my daughter is "good, she won't do anything." But she's a kid, and will break the rules at some point.

Since you are in AZ, i would recommend Dr. Borsand in Scottsdale. He is awesome. I got implants in 2005. Also, he has what he calls the 24 hour procedure. There is very little scarring, and within 24 hours the pain is minimual. It felt like i had a hard workout the day before, that type of pain. I went back to work within a week. His website is bodynew.com

I have an IUD. While hubby is deployed, I wouldn't use any birth control (no reason to). Before he came home the last time, I got paragard. I like it except for the periods. My periods are heavier now, much heavier! And cramps from hell! I can time my cramps out (usually 7 minutes) during the second day of my period. It sucks, its like being in labor every month. I had checked into the IUD before i got it, but did not see anything about the heavier periods and more cramping until after I got it. The only reason i don't get it out, i know it's going to hurt to take it back out. (putting it in, they said it would be like "mild cramping"- Bullsh**! a friend had given me a pain pill, just in case, i was so grateful she did. it was beyond "mild cramping")

Nah, hubby didn't think to ask. He's gonna try to get ahold of his friend this weekend though.

Of course I say that and they are sold out. LOL My husband's friend works at the 7day, he is going to hold one for us when they come back in. I see you have another offer, but if you want, he will hold 2 for us.

Wasa, that is exactly what i was thinking. If this happened, it would be in the news. I am from the midwest, a very small town and believe me, I've heard all the horror stories about all the things that happen (suppossedly) in Mexico. But I have lived in a border town for 13 years, never have i heard about anything happening in real life. I got my band in Mexicali, I am still in one peice and very happy with the results.

We are a military family too! They haven't been selling out as quickly on base. I'll have hubby check on base to see if there is one tomorrow. I've been wanting one too, but my son said he wanted to get it for me, he's so sweet. But because he wants to do that, I don't want to buy it on my own. lol

In no particular order... 1. To reach my goal weight (and maintain it) 2. To wear shorts and possibly even a bathing suit in public 3. To feel comfortable enough to go in public with my husband and not be thinking what i know others are thinking (i.e. "omg, she is so huge", etc) 4. To be active and live an active lifestyle, encourage my daughter to do the same

Any story beginning with, "i know someone who knows someone who said..." is usually urban legend. And after reading the medical reasons why this is not true, seems that's right.

I have had my appendix out as well as 3 c-sections. The lapband was a breeze. I got my band on Friday, went back to work on Monday, with no one the wiser (haven't told anyone at work). Sneezing, coughing, those types of things, hurt the most. But all in all, it was an easy recovery.

do you like orange dreamsicles? if so, the vanilla unjury mixed with orange juice is so yummy! try that when you get on full liquids. but once you get back on solids, it has a lot of carbs (thanks to the OJ), but its great for when on liquids

thank you, froggi

Sorry to be a buzzkill... To the father of my children, Personally, even though i hurt for your parents, I am glad you are in jail. And I hope this time its for a while. In there, you can't hurt anyone, can't waste your parents money. Even after not seeing you for more than 6 years and not being with you for more than 11 years, I can't believe you are still putting your parents through all this pain. Also, I wish you would stop writing to your daughter. Out of the 3 kids we have, she's the only one that still has hope for you. I don't like that your parents took her to see you while she was visiting, it just added to her sympathy for you. I worked hard to raise the boys so that they would be nothing like you, it was my motivation during those hard times. You never were a parent to any of them. I never said a negative thing about you in front of them, contrary to what you tell people. I didn't have to, the boys saw what you were, what you did. They saw how hard i fought to give them a better life while not even hearing from thier father, except possibly couple times a year to make empty promises. My oldest doesn't want to even hear from you, "unless he has the money he owes me." You burnt the bridge with the younger son when you told his friend how to make meth during a visit he made to you in jail. What is that, good parenting, how to make extra money? He was so hurt/embarrassed, that now he wants nothing to do with you either. My daughter, yes, mine, has a stepfather who is more of a dad than you will ever be. I would never have cut you out of her life, you did that on your own and now that you are in jail (and wanted here), i don't have to worry about you being any sort of influence on her. I do wish you safety in jail, you are still thier dad and i don't wish you harm. But I do ask that you let them be who they are and unless (yeah right) you get your life right, for good, stay out of thier lives. From A mom who wishes you were just a sperm donor so i would never have to deal with you again

Well, I didn't make the last challenge, but I'm ready to kick my exercise into high gear! ( i will make it, i will make it!) Name.............Current......Goal.........To Go Bunkey1965......210..........205............5 dreamsize8.......216..........190...........26 FeliciaLevy75....259.4.......240...........19.4 laura bough......215..........190...........25 liz_hager..........168..........150...........18 NukeChik..........227..........197...........30 thininside28......271.5........245..........26.5 Cadets71.........231...........219..........12 Wannabthin......199...........179..........20 scrappy_friend..222...........200...........22 TexGirl.............202..........180...........22 Gayle21...........190..........175...........15 MMarg.............220...........199..........21 Jeni 85............189...........169..........20 Newhope4me....163.6........150..........13.6

I just want to agree with kgloverii, the constipation i was not expecting! Constantly I am struggling with this. I eat plenty of fresh veggies, but apparently not enough Water. DRINK YOUR WATER! I already knew how important water is, before i was banded any day that i did not have enough water my fingers would swell, i could tell right away. But now, it is hard for me to get enough water to keep myself regular. (probably TMI, sorry)

I heard it was pineapple, which most guys like. Try that one.