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One thing I know for sure--the band is fickle. There is no telling what will stay down. The same meal can "register" differently when I eat it. You are doing very well. You should be proud of all success you have. The hard part for me is maintaining. That is why I am in OA. I now have 20-25 more to lose and then--that is when I am challenged. With OA, I have different tools. Good luck to you.

Julie--I think your doctor was being disrespectful. She owes you an explanation WHATEVER the reason. We all want to know the rest of this story.... And through a certified letter? That would hurt anyone's feelings. I am hoping that this leads you to another doctor that has all the answers to get rid of the pain! Prayers and hugs.....judy

Jodi, Rainbow Bridge can be found on the internet...google it....it is a short story about what happens when pets pass. The ending talks about how we will be reunited when it is our turn. Just got back my cholesterol score--163--this stuff works! Today--hospice volunteering and then-getting highlights! kiss the puppies

Just came home from zumba--fun, but kicks your butt. Jodi, I am so sorry about your pup. You gave Starlight the best years. How wonderful that you were there for his "going home." He (she?) is now happy and feeling good, running free and playing at the Rainbow Bridge. I will "tell" Sammy, Punky and Tinka to look for Starlight. Share the story of the Rainbow Bridge with your daughter--it gives us comfort. Phyl--you are so funny when you talk about Zoey. And you too, Janet. New mothers! I say that I will not replace Bitsy when it is her time--BUT who am I kidding? Gwendolyn, you will get lots of support and help from these ladies. What part of FL? I am near Tampa. I've had my band for 2 years and am happy--if I remember that this is a tool and not the cure. There is no cure. But it can be managed successfully. To the newcomer who is too tight and doesn't want an unfill--that was me last summer for months and as a result, I gained weight--could only eat the wrong things. I got unfilled, got back on track and then got a small fill again. OA tonight. It's been helpful. I had a small slip yesterday; I brought something into the house...won't do that again. Didn't beat myself up--just renewed my desire to be healthy. Have a terrif Tuesday!

Just saw a Tyra show I had taped--New weight loss method--Tapeworms! ick Can you imagine?

Good luck with the puppies--so cute. There is nothing like a little scratchy tongue washing your face with kisses. I got some "loving" at my volunteer work today from a little chihuahua named Kiwi. Thanks for the support--friends like that, I do not need! This is someone who "embellishes" (lies) the truth a lot. She told me that she has not lost weight and has been going to OA. I have been going since March and she has never been there. (I wanted to laugh.) I have to consider the source. When I hear good results from you ladies, I do not get jealous. I am thrilled for your success and use your success as motivation and inspiration! Some people are so miserable that they need others to be miserable to make them feel better. She is also someone that has a million excuses for things. And yes, we can come up with excuses why we can't lose. There is only one reason--we ate too much! (medical reasons aside) Janet "stuck her tongue out at the junk food aisle" and grabbed control. We can do it too, but we more than have to want it; we have to DO it. This person does not have the desire and strength to do it--so she has to tear me down because I can! I have more to go, but I will do it, slowly and with God's help and guidance. Whew! I feel better. This can be BETTER than eating!

Peaches--what's the story? (thanks, Phyl)

Yesterday at the pool, a "friend" quietly did a number on my self-worth. I came home, cried, prayed and then--considered the source (not the first time). BUT, I did not go to food for comfort! THAT was new since I've been going to OA. A new step for me! Also, I had the lapband and went from a 20/22 to a 8/10. She had the lapband and...lost nothing. Wonder if there is a connection.....

No BF!!!! No BF!!!!

Have a manifique time in Paree! Pick up a 24 year old busboy from the Moulin Rouge, and walk around Paris all night, drinking dark beer and speaking only French. Find out why Paris is the city for love... oh wait, that was me 25 years ago.... Memories. Julie will like this--I just met a man (who is 77--too old for me--but nice.) He told me that I looked "healthy." Is that the new euphemism for chubby? I laughed. Just came home from my OA meeting--wearing my size 14 pants that will be too big in a couple of weeks. Yay!

Perhaps the words "to me" could have been added to the sentence "Talking to friends and family would be more important." I recently had a conversation with some who would not accept that I do not like to travel by myself. I've done it and find it lonely and boring. I'd rather go to Savannah with a GF that go to Ireland by myself (been to both BTW). She ended our talk with, You must have a problem. I was amazed that it was so important for her to be right and me to be wrong. There is no right/wrong--it just what IS for YOU.

hmmm...some judgement here.

So I am watching a taped Dr. Phil and the question is posed: What would you do if you had only 24 hours to live? I IMMEDIATELY thought--I'd get a complete unfill. Am I an addict or what? Just spent an hour sliming from 1/2 of a pork chop. Other times, no problem at all. I cannot predict when it comes to the protein. Hate that. ack!

Congrats Great! I wish your DD good health and an easy 8 more months! Grandchildren are God's reward to you for not killing your children.

Hey! I've been here a couple of times! I haven't done much writing, but I do read and I have kept up with the news. I hope the Lucky 7's have so much fun at the beach house that it takes a whole week to get the sand out of their underpants. Judy

karen--I had PS in May 2009. I had my arms done and while I was going to be out anyway, I said, Lift the girls! I am not displeased, but I did not get the results I had hoped. The doc wants to "redo" everything once I get down to the 150's and stay there for awhile. I don't know--it won't be free, but less than the first time. We'll see.

I meant GOLF cart....oops

Hi ladies-- I've been keeping up with the posts and glad to see everyone doing well. Julie, great about the Mayo visit. I checked in to Vegas and right now, it is just too $$ for only 1-2 days for me. I have to finish paying for my PS in October! I know you will have fun. Rehearsals do not start until Sept. I have been keeping busy with volunteer work, church stuff, exercise....I just learned to play bunco--fun! Still going to OA and still learning. I am down 15, but want to do another 20-30. It will take time, but I am not discouraged and feel much peace about the journey (which does not end!) Congrats on the new family member, Phyl. Remember my philosophy--God made puppies cute so we don't kill them. I just came from volunteering at the pet shelter and got my puppy fix. I come home to Bitsy-12 years old (and I am also babysitting a darling apricot poodle for the week....) Later on, the three of us will go to the dog park in the gold cart---which we all know is the greatest thing ever! (according to the dogs...) I just bought a digital camera (I was the last one in America to buy one) and hopefully, will learn to use it. Have a great weekend--ox

I have stayed at the Excalibur and it is on the end of the strip--lots of walking would be involved (not such a bad thing....) It is a huge hotel with many restaurants and activity. I have also stayed at the Barbary Coast (goes by another name now) and that is centrally located. The rooms are nice, but there is nothing there but the casino. We'd have to go elsewhere to eat. I'd want to share a room. I have my CPAP, so no snoring. I will have to check airline prices--right now--no specials so very $$. No promises, but trying..... judy

Karen--great pic! Inspiring!

Good morning--scale is moving slooooooooooowly, but in the right direction! But my main goal is having peace about this journey. I am eating only when hungry and then, choosing the right things. I know that my band is working better since I am not eating around it! Concerning men--oy. I have met a few men in the past 2 years and this is what I am finding--they don't ask you one question about yourself! Has anyone else noticed that? You'd think if you asked someone if he had children, that he'd respond with the answer and then, "And you?" At the end of the date/ meeting I can tell [/url] you all kinds of things about the man and they could tell you (maybe) my first name. So much fun.

Janet, that's not only a no, that's a HELL no!

Jessica--repeat after ALL of us: Next October, I WILL be in nursing school AND I am going to be the best dam* nurse that ever came out of school! And so it is!

Concerning dog peeing accidents--they're NOT accidents! There is something called submissive peeing. A dog will do that to show that he is being submissive to you. If you yell, punish in some way, the dog thinks, I am bad and I must continue peeing to show that I am submissive. Instead, if the peeing occurs, totally ignore the dog. Take the dog outside immediately and holding a yummy treat, tell the dog to go potty (or whatever your cue words are-I say go pp) Keep saying it even while they are going. When done, celebrate like they have invented the cure for cancer! Kisses and praise and, remember the treat. Eventually, they will get the idea that they get NO attention/praise/treat for indoor peeing and lots of love/treat for going outside. It will work soon enough, but you WILL have to ignore the dog when he pees inside to show that action will not get attention. Las Vegas, huh? I might be able to go in the early part of October. The show will be performed the last 2 weekends of Oct and the first one in Nov. The show is Fiddler on the Roof and I will play one of the young daughters. KIDDING! I will play Yente, the matchmaker. I will have to channel my Eastern European grandparents for that role! The food plan is going well. I went to an OA thingee (more than a meeting) on Saturday. I find it interesting how each person defines his/her own abstinence. Many of the people have been going for years. AND most of the people were of average weight. The real key for me will be next year this time...I can diet (hell, I've done it a million times), but the maintaining......whoa! [/url] It is not about the food. THAT--I am learning. Hope everyone had a nice weekend. When you are retired, it is always Saturday!

Ladykc--I am 2 1/2 hours from Sanibel. Boo. But I know you will have fun! My vacation this summer will be Boston--nephew's wedding. At least it won't be winter! I went to a church potluck last night and although I ate more than I have at any meal in over 2 weeks, it was still sensible. Sometimes, we have to eat more to bump our metabolism. BUT NOT EVERY DAY!! haha Scale is staying still. I am okay with it. PS Got the part I auditioned for.