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Shelbi - I second what Brandy said. You're doing great! Dee- there's nothing better than finally realizing that a) your ex is an ASS and you have someone SOOOO much better. WOOHOO!! Mal- update today? Life-Bodies are weird. So so weird. Congrats on all your hiking though. It's impressive.

Oh Deb, I'm so glad Tucker is feeling better. Your holistic vet sounds great. We have ONE holistic vet in the area and the waiting list is months. There is a group of holistic cat vets though. For all you "youngsters" out there . . . you're so lucky that you've been able to do this while you're still young and have time to think about getting your body looking FABULOUS!!! Those of us of a "certain age" (only speaking for myself here) will be pretty happy to improve our health, get rid of some of the aches and pains, and look better in clothes. I have no illusions that I will ever look good without clothes. Of course, I never have, so that won't be much of a switch!! I will definitely want PS when I'm done though. I hate my "apron" and the boobs are already pretty pathetic. If I could get those 2 things taken care of, I think I'd be pretty darned thrilled!

Good job on your loss, Green! I know what you mean about weighing the same as hubby. I HATE that I outweigh him by, ummmm, lots!!! Agreed about the gas. Mine is sooo much better than it was the first week, but certain foods can really trigger it. Yuck. Mal - sounds like the news is a bit better this morning. Poor kid. I can't believe his friends left him in the bathroom like that. Sometimes teens are so . . . well . . . idiotic!

Well, I'll give it a try. It's kind of annoying. You'll start losing again. You just need to get your fill. And the pouch test will probably get you going too.

Lotza, your body is going through a lot right now. I'll bet you'll feel better in a few weeks when you've healed a bit more, can eat real food, etc. Mal, hope the news is better this morning. Brandy, let us know how day 2 goes! I guess I really am in bandster hell. So here's the weird thing . . . I'm really not having any hunger problems (lucky) and am handling eating just 1000 calories a day with no problem. But my weight is still stuck and hasn't really changed for 2 weeks. Just up and down within a one pound range. I know (in my rational head) that this is just temporary and that there is no logical way that I won't lose weight eating like this, but it's still a bit frustrating. Sigh.

Well, I just took Gracie on her first walk in the park. Keeley usually saunters around the park (my preferred pace) but Gracie was really motoring along! I worked up quite a sweat keeping up with her! This could be a very good thing . . .

Mal, it seems like the fact that he has some feeling on the bottoms of his feet is a very good sign. Did the boys he was with leave him afterwards or something??? Denver - I made the decision to tell everybody. I really don't give a damn what anybody else thinks, and I figure if I want to combat the judgment of others about weight issues, then I need to be honest myself. But that's just me. Everybody handles things differently. I know that I'm setting myself up for some people to be asses about this, but other people may be inspired to be proactive about their own health. Just my opinion. We brought home Gracie May today! She is sleeping on the bed next to me as we speak. What a cutie pie. Keeley isn't quite sure what to think, but they were on the bed together for awhile. Gracie is sort of smelly, but I don't want to give her a bath until she is settled in a bit more.

Are the doctors giving any sort of indication of what they think the outcome will be?

I just hate it when things like this happen to young people. But we need to hope for the best. Kids pull through all kinds of stuff.

Oh no, Mal. This is horrible. Definite prayers coming your way. Hugs and kisses to your son too.

Wow, I'm just back from the tree house and there is soooo much to catch up on! Let's see . . . Miss dee - happy, happy, happy, happy birthday (BIRTHDAY!!) So I'm just 9 months away from the big 50, so you're just a spring chicken. Sorry, spring veggie burger. And congrats on the 90 lb weight loss. That's so amazing. Deb - I am so glad Tucker is home. I about fainted when I saw your first post about it. During his problem episodes, is it like a really strong gasping sound when he's inhaling? Our lab had a very similar problem, and we didn't want to put her through surgery (she was very old at the time). So when she'd start gasping like that we'd just sit with her and try to keep her calm. She lived a good two years with the condition and eventually died of something unrelated at the ripe old age of 15. Our vet said that it sounds worse than it really is . . . but it sounded pretty awful. Keeley and Gracie send big doggie hugs and kisses. Munchkin - I LOVE your tat. Love love love it. I think the bigger blossoms would be gorgeous. I have a vine that I have been meaning to have some blossoms added to and your picture has inspired me. Lap- congrats on the surprise baby boy!!!! Is your daughter doing well? I couldn't get the pics to work either. Brandy, I'm glad you're okay. You're pretty much unfilled right now, yes? I wouldn't worry about the 5 lbs. You're such a star at losing the weight that I'm sure it will come right off. Lotza', I'm flying in the morning of Aug. 5th, having a fill at 2:15, and flying out at 6. All Marilyn said when I called to make the appointment is that Dr. K likes you to stick around for "a bit". So . . . . hope I didn't make a mistake! I don't have time to go for 2 days. I am leaving for a conference the next day and then am going to see my grandson. I guess I 'll just have to deal with it. On the transportation note . . . I know you're set for this trip, but next time you might want to look in Super Shuttle. It's about 40 round trip and much less hassle than renting a car. That's my plan. So I know I'm leaving out lots of people, but I have some other stuff I need to do. Oh, I had a wonderful experience this weekend. I started eating "real" food for the first time and discovered my "soft sign". I get this sort of tightness/pressure in the middle of my sternum and then I have this weird burp/hiccup thing and I am full. All done. Doesn't take much either. Pretty darned cool, I'd say!!!

Have fun Denise!!

um, yeah. what dee said. Don't make me have to come over there!!:thumbup:

DORK!!! What a darling puppy girl!!! And I LOVE the name Sophie (one of my cats is named Sophie). Congrats on your success with your fill. Congrats to you too Green. I can't wait till that day comes. Dee-I'm so happy that you have a boyfriend. It's just so wonderful. Have a good trip to ABQ . . I hope your mom is nice. Mean moms suck. I'm tired. Long, long day. Night night ladies.

Yes, Brandy, where are you? We're worrying about you. Thanks for the words of encouragement. I knew I could count of the lab band ladies!! We're off to our property again tomorrow, so away from the computer. We'll come back Sunday night and then pick up our new baby Gracie Monday!! YAY!!

Thanks, pal! xoxoxoxo

Well, I shan't be around all day as all my summer scholars are presenting their research at a symposium and then we have a banquet all night. So I need to whine and its selfish and dumb and I know what all of you are going to say but here goes- Since starting soft foods this past week, my weight loss has come to a screeching halt. Haven't lost an ounce. Zip, nada. I have been very conscientious about tracking my calories - approx. 1000 per day. Lots of protein (75-80 grams), 60 oz of water, etc. If I can't lose weight on 1000 calories a day, I'm screwed. Really. Okay, I feel better now. I'll return to my rational self and know that this isn't a race and that my body is going through lots of adjustments and now is the time for healing and not dieting and so on and so forth. Thank you for listening.

Night, night. Haven't heard from Brandy for awhile . . .

Ahh shucks. Thanks, Munchkin. I adore you guys too!!!

That's fantastic!!! Oh, I'll keep my fingers crossed. That would be wonderful for both of you.

Yep, you are exactly right. It lives in water vapor and you can get sick from inhaling it. It causes a very severe pneumonia, high fever, gastro problems, etc. It's pretty awful. I've really never experienced anything quite like it, and hope I never do again.

Yes, I got it from a hot tub. I was really really sick. Like . . . have the family come and say goodbye type of sick. They didn't know what it was for 3 or 4 days and by the time they figured it out I had really gone downhill. It was pretty scary. I was completely delirious for several days. I guess I kept telling the docs and nurses that I was conducting a secret research project in Chinese. They all thought it was pretty funny (after the fact, of course). My sweet husband literally did not leave my side until I finally started to pull out of it. What a guy. Sure makes me appreciate life, I'll tell ya'!

Hey, gbear, it sounds like you're doing great! And the juicer sounds like a wonderful toy. I probably quit using my spirometer after 4 or 5 days too. I try to be pretty conscientious about it though, cuz I have some lung issues.

Yes, that's always spooky. And I get all flustered, like - I'll watch TV. Oh, I can't! I'll read - oh, no lights! Computer? NOPE!!! We have no electricity at our property but have set up a small 12V system and we take my computer and watch movies. I can't seem to make it without some form of electronics. Geez.

thanks. She's a cutie patootie. I'm thinking of naming her Gracie May.