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Congratulations Cate! :clap2:

Congratulations Angela!! :clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

Congratulations Angela!! :clap2::clap2::high5::high5::whoo::whoo:

Robyn- You look great!! :wow2: Congratulations again on such an amazing accomplishment!! :clap2:

Robyn- Congratulations!!! :clap2: :high5: :whoo: :hail: :first: :humble::cheer2: :scared:

Hi gals! I'm back...the reunion was fun, but I'm tired from all the running. Glad to hear your dog is doing better Angela!! I'm all for meeting up and going to a different support group...or having our own. I'd just like to go somewhere and feel welcome. What's the plan for the 6th? Do we have a time in mind??

Hope you all had fun at dinner after group, sorry I couldn't join you. I'm all packed and ready (as I can be) to go to the family reunion. :rofl: Angela- I hope your dog is better, please let us know how he's doing. :hug: Diane- Thanks for the sample of your puddings. I will definitely be trying the chocolate peanut butter one...very good. :hungry: Pat- It was nice to meet you, sorry I didn't recognize you earlier. :nervous Cynthia- It was nice to finally match a face with the name & nice to meet you too! :rofl: I'll check in with you all when I get back in town on Sunday! Everyone have a great weekend!!

Angela- The powders will be fine. I think I've got most of the things I'd need to try your special blends. I can't wait to try something different!! :hungry: Panera is close to the corner of 75th & Antioch, almost at the end of that strip mall across the street from the Georgetown center. I'll be there and it sounds like Diane is joining us too! :confused: Robyn- I'm with Holli...I want to go on vacation with you next time! Sounds like fun!!

Angela- If you want to bring in a few of your favorite mixes, I'd be more than happy to try them!! They all sound pretty good, how about just pick your favorite 3 or 4 and bring those? :jaw: I needed the ideas to jazz up my protein shakes. I've moved to the Isopure Low Carb Chocolate. I'm using Holli's no-carb trick of using cream and water to mix it with. It's way better than the zero-carb vanilla version, but it's still kind of bland. I end up chugging it down while I read my e-mail in the morning. I'll have to check our Wal-Mart for the one you recommended. I'll be at Panera between 4:45 and 5pm, so I'll see you and whoever else shows up then!!

OMG Holli...:omg: That sounds really scary. :fear: I wonder how many band patients the ER has had to deal with? I guess I always assumed one of the band docs would have to do an emergency unfill. Did you go to SMMC? I hope you're doing better now and that it never happens again. It makes no sense to me why one meal is ok and the next meal becomes the PB from hell. That is one of the things I worry about the most, living with the band, you just never know which bite could be 'the one'. You poor thing, I just can't get over you having to go to the ER.....scary!! And 3 HOURS of pain!! :hug:

Holli- I'd checked out that site back when hubby and I were on Atkins a few years ago. There used to be (& I assume still is) a way to sign up for their free e-magazine that has recipes, tips and product recommendations. One of the reasons I got burnt out on all those recipes is that I can't stand the taste of Splenda and hubby can't either. Most of the recipes I got from low-carb sites all use Splenda to cook with. It just tastes like chemicals to me. I'd prefer just to eat the real thing in smaller portions. Has anyone ever tried cooking or baking with Stevia?? I'm not sure what exactly it is, but I've read a few places that it's a great natural alternative to sugar.

Diane- You're more than welcome to meet me before group. I don't know who else is coming for sure....Angela?? Robyn?? Cynthia?? I had thought of Panera because it's quicker than an Applebee's or Chili's type restaurant, and since group starts at 6, I thought that would be a good thing. And, it's right across the street, easy to find. If anyone can think of another place they'd rather meet, that's fine too. I haven't tried the egg souffles from there yet, but I've heard they are really good. I stick to the soup and salad/sandwich combo. I have a hard time with bread sometimes, so it's usually a salad or the inside of the sandwich. This may be a dumb question, but do you just mix your protein powder in with your pudding once it's made? I make pudding from a box, instead of buying the ready-made stuff. How much do you add? I'm trying to get back in the habit of a protein shake every morning, but they just aren't that great. I need some ideas to get more protein, because I've been losing handfuls & handfuls of hair every day for at least 2 months now. :Cry: I used to shed quite a bit of hair, but this is much more. My husband has even commented, because he's finding it in the drain now. Any good ideas??

Holli- Yes, it's a new ticker. I finally got to move it down a pound and decided it was time for a little change. Cate- Glad to see you made it ok. Good luck on the job hunt!! :gluck: Diane- Good to see you! I do remember you from group!! Aren't you the one who said you mix your Protein powder into pudding or am I totally mixing up my faces and helpful hints? :nervous I haven't made it to the the last couple meetings, but am looking forward to hearing what Dr. Sabapathy has to say this time.