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dee - I'll bet when all that nasty water comes off your feet and ankles you'll have another of those -7 type weeks.

lolololololol :tt2::lol::couch2::couch2:

Well said, Shelbie. What a great way to think about it.

Welcome home Deb! I hope you had fun in spite of your humiliating experience. Last year we were snorkeling in Cancun and I could not pull my fat ass back up into the boat. My husband and the guide had to push my butt into the boat. Literally, one on each side of my butt. Ummmm, yeah, makes you realize just how much it limits your life. Well, there is a lot to catch up on! Part way through you will find lots of concern about Brandy not feeling well and lots of us were freaking out, but don't panic because it's under control now. Just a heads up.

Lap, you ROCK!!! Thank you from each and every one of us!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

Ahhhh. That's really sad. Wow, it's amazing how much our bodies dictate how we feel about ourselves.

Damned right Shelbi!! Dee, I got my Wii on ebay. I paid a little more, but was able to get it pretty quickly. I haven't started my Wii fit yet . . . I'm saving it for after my surgery. How lame is that! But I wanted something that I would be excited to try. I made my Mii though. I should put it in purple clothes to continue with the Violet Beauregarde theme. So I just went and bought some Isopure. Yummy! I like it!!!

OH! I do remember that! It came in a box like a chocolate box, yes? When I was 13 my mother took me to hypnotist to try to help me lose weight. Ummmm, didn't work. I lost a ton of weight at 19 cuz I had rheumatic fever (I don't advise it as a weight loss strategy). Gained it all back as soon as I get better. Did the phen-fen thing. Gained it all back. South Beach, Atkins, WW, Jenny Craig, blah blah blah blah blah. Isn't it great that we've all spent the better part of our teen and adult years DIETING????? That really sucks. Well, I have an appointment. TTFN. Love you guys.

Sid - congrats on your PCP visit. That's fantastic!!! And 17 lbs is amazing. I would be very happy to be down 17 lbs at 6 weeks out. It took me 6 months on weight watchers to lose 20, and then another 3 months to lose 7 more. Dee - that's so many days in a row. You're going to be exhausted. But the superstar story is hilarious. That's cool that you found a doc who will do your arms for 4000. I've heard that's a very expensive surgery normally. Munchkin - I am soooo annoyed by people who talk LOUDLY on cell phones on planes. ARRRGGHHH!

No doubt! It just amazes me how we discriminate against certain segments of society without even batting an eyelash.

Hey, thanks for the pep talks, guys. I don't know why I'm having so much self doubt right now. I just keep thinking that I will be a huge lap band failure or something and won't lose a thing. It's ridiculous. Of course I'll lose. It may not be as quickly or as much as I'd like, but I will lose weight. Without the band I would continue to gain and gain until I finally died from weight related health issues. So, um, yeah. I need to quit beating myself up here and just go for it.

OMG!!! That is absolutely horrendous. Why don't they charge extra for fussy babies then? They certainly encroach on my comfort. Or how about really tall men who sit behind me and press their knees against the back of my seat? Or someone who hasn't showered recently? Or someone who wants to talk the entire time?

Congrats on your weight loss, LA. That must make you feel better.

Yes, I'm sure PS will be part of my future. I already have a big stomach flap thingy that came after my first c-section and never went away. And the girls . . . .well, they were fine until 3 years ago or so and then they just started moving south. I can't imagine what they'll look like when I lose weight. Ummm, no so pretty. I would like to get down to the middle range of normal . . . I just don't have much confidence that I can do it. But then I see all of you and think that I shouldn't sell myself short. Well, I'm off to bed. I'm worn out today. It's really hot here and it just drains me.

that's a good idea. I mean exercising, not panicking. You must be close to your goal though, yes?

OH YAY!!! Okay, that sounds like a good plan. And if you're able to keep something down and take your meds, that seems like a very good sign. thanks for logging on and letting us know. Wow, 70 in 6 months is amazing. I am quite a bit older than you though . . and not so good at working out. I really need to make a commitment to it and just do it. Oh. I sound like a Nike ad.

you've done really well. I have about the same amount to lose as you and I just have no idea what to expect in terms of rate of loss. I would like to lose 40 lbs by the time of my daughter's wedding on December 20th, but then think that might be too optimistic. That's five months . . .

Hey Munchkin, how long ago did you have your surgery?

Thanks, Lap. I'll check it out.

Lap, good suggestion about the drawer. And congrats on the good week!

Okay, getting nervous about Brandy.

ARGH!! I have been away from the computer all day and just read Brandy's post. Brandy -sending lots of positivity your way, babe. Dee - where are you? Everything okay? Mal - I'll fix the phone list and send it again. Thanks for the update.

Has anyone used Dr. Cottam? He used to be in Las Vegas and is now in Salt Lake City . . . . he seems very well-qualified, but it would be nice to hear from someone who has had experience with him.

Green, that is a fantastic list. Thank you so much for posting it. Marcy-congrats on the bike ride!! That's fabulous! You must have been so proud of yourself. I know what you mean about exercise aversion. I'm really worried that I won't change my sluggish ways. It's something I'll really need to work on.

Lap, that is sooooo exciting. Good for you! That will be a wonderful thing.