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Merry Christmas everyone. !!!

Just a note to welcome all of you Vegas girls back. I've enjoyed the pictures that have been posted, and I can see that you had a great time. Can't wait to meet you all someday. I'm still strugglying, up 7 lbs :biggrin: going to the band Dr in the morning. Its not the band, its me!! ( stress ) Divorce still isn't final yet. Hubby is being very difficult !!!! Will be so happy when my life is somewhat normal again. Hugs to you all. Pj

Good Morning Ladies :biggrin: When are you all leaving on your Vegas trip? Wishing you a safe trip and take lots of pics so I can see since I can't make it this year. Hopefully next year I can meet all of you sweet ladies face to face. Have a wonderful time..............Pj

Thanks Janet.....do they sell the protein drinks in the store or must they be ordered online? While at my Lap Band Dr on Saturday I bought the Bariatric Advantae High Protein Replacement powder. I tried it for breakfast this morning and I am so impressed. I bought the strawberry flavor. I had to change my lunch time to 1:45 because I was so full. It has 27 g protein for 1 shake. Maybe this is what I needed.

You look fantastic Janet....doesn't look like the same person at all.

Thought I would pop in and say hi to everyone. Hope all is doing well. I went in this morning for a fill. Dr told me my band was a little stretched and that is why I am so hungry all the time. I told him I'm so hungry is because you deflated me and I'm needing more fill. Anyways he told me to remember always eat only 1/2 cup at each meal. I was just wondering does everyones Doctor say only 1/2 cup? I believe I have seen where some Dr's allow 1 whole cup per meal. Hope this fill helps....went to CheeseCake Factory today for lunch, did not have any Cheese Cake, sure wanted some though. Have a good weekend...xoxoxo Pj Lori...enjoy your weekend with daughter and friend. Janet....I want your Bella, she is so adorable.

Charlene - I'll email you my menu - you gotta eat real food and those pt bars have pt yes but lots of calories too.. You gotta order some of the clear liquid protien drink stuff - they are like crystal lites - but have like 15 grms pt for 70 calories - the Which clear liquid protein drinks are you talking about Janet, will you email me the name and where you get them?

Charlene...wtg ! that is great....9000 steps. I need to buy me one of those pedometers. I was going to the High School stadium and walking everynight, my son and dil even bought me a new mp3 to use while walking, haven't walked in several weeks. I think I will set alarm and get up early and go walk.......think I will?:confused: Will post when I get home and let you know how many laps I went around. We are expecting rain tho, so may not be able to make it.

Hoping everyone had a wonderful 4th of July weekend. Mine was very nice, I had Alyssa for 3 days. Took her to have her picture made, and we went shopping alot. She helps keep my mind occupied and not think about what lies ahead. I'm still struggling with the wt loss. I go back to see the Dr the 17th so hopefully I can get some put back in. I've been battling terrible headaches every single day. Last night I had one that was so bad I started throwing up and go blurry vision. Its been going on now for several months, I believe its tension, but....I think I may need to see a Dr soon and see if something else is going on in this crazy head of mine...lol The Las Vegas trip sounds so nice to me right now. I would love to get away from all the stress here, but next year plan on seeing me there !!! I'm on vacation next week...no big plans, just get nails and pedicute, hair cut and new high lights. Taking 10 yr old granddaughter to see Avatar at the Omni Theatre. Sleep late...lol tty all soon....xoxoxo pj

Karen, how much weight have you lost total? You look great, before and after !!!

Hi everyone, I want to thank you all for your love and support, it means so much!! I went Saturday for a fill and have been doing so much better with the food situation. The situation with hubby is still the same, we got into it last night and he had me very upset, went to work today but left at 11am. Went to see my Dr and she increased my zoloft from 50 mgs to 100 mgs. Not sure if I needed it, we will see. I have decided that I don't want anything to do with him ever again. Was hoping we could be friends for the kids sake, but he is being so mean. He is ANGRY at me for filing for the divorce, because...he doesn't want me to get half of his 2 retirement checks. Sorry Charley...lol I'm entitled to something after 41 years almost ( july 19th ) I traveled everywhere with him the 20 years we were in the military. Thanks for listening and Apples, I'm going to take your advice, whenever I start to overeat, ( usually after work here at home ) I will sign on to LBT ( great idea ) xoxoxo ttyl pj

Hello everyone, thought I would pop in for a few and let you know that I am not doing very well right now at all. I have gained 6 lbs . About 2 months ago I went in to see my Dr and he said that my pouch was stretched, so deflated my band and put me on liquids for 3 weeks. After 3 weeks I went back and he said all was fine and he gave me a tiny fill. I'm not that hungry now, its stress that is causing me to eat. Ran into hubby at GD's ball game, he was very nice and we all went out to dinner after....then, last Saturday I saw him at GD's ball game and he was so cold and rude. It just upset me so bad that I have done nothing but EAT. Will be so glad when the divorce is final. I go this Saturday for another fill, hope it will help. I know soon this will all be behind me and I can get back on track. Glad to see that all of you are doing well. :thumbup: Wow....Janet, Boot Camp, that is awesome. Charlene...WTG Lori...keep up what you're doing !! Karen...you are so beautiful, love your new pic TTYL..xoxoxox Pj

Linda lol...i am hungry now after reading what you made for dinner last night. would you post your broccoli salad recipe? sounds delish!! we will look lovely in our new dresses for the wedding. i can't remember the last time i bought or wore a dress. went out to eat dinner after work with a friend, ( mexican ) I had one beef enchilada and some chips. on the way home i stopped at the high school track and walked 5 laps. i was 159 this morning, anxious to see what it says in the morning. everyone have a safe and wonderful weekend. tomorrow after work i'm going to my granddaughters softball game...saturday I'm having tires rotated, oil changed, nails done, pedicure and shop a little for size 14 pants, 16 or too loose. sunday i'm going with 2 girlfriends to the Scarborough Renaissance Festival. monday..grocery shop for the week and relax. hugsss...be safe everyone.

lol...i would have died!! once in Okinawa, we had geckos really bad over there. i picked up an Iron skillet to dry it and a gecko ran up my arm, the iron skillet went flying in the air

That bit of news makes me feel alot better. The Dr told him it could last 6 weeks to 6 months. Praying for a short time. I sent you a friend request on facebook...my name is Pam

Hey Janet...before I sign off, what happened to make your day a hell of a day? I hope tomorrow is better. xoxoxo

yes.....i think micheal looked great last night, very very handsome. i was also happy to see that Daris now has a girlfriend and finally had his first kiss. he is cute too. I know the older lady you are talking about, the blonde. i noticed her arms too, they looked great ! didn't care for american idol this year, i was a little disappointed. didn't matter to me who won. now bachlorette has started up, hells kitchen starts next week, and jill's new show ( can't remember the name of it } i am a reality show addict....lol today at work we celebrated memorial day with a pot luck lunch. i didn't do just great !! but...my tuna salad is made and calories counted for tomorrow. have a good day tomorrow everyone!! Lori...so sorry about your bad news. Nite all.....Pj

Thanks Phyl

Thanks...good to be back !!! :smile2:

Thanks Joyce, since my seperation last July I haven't lost much...about 18 lbs. I will gain, then lose, like a yoyo. I am ready to reach my goal. I have about 24 lbs to lose to reach goal. Would love to reach it by Aug 21st. My niece is getting married and my son in Georgia will be here for the wedding. I wish I could see him now, found out last Saturday that he has Bells Pulsy ( not sure how to spell it ) Does anyone know anything about that? It's hard for him to talk and his eye bothers him. He was in Omaha for 2 weeks at the home office of the company he works for and he had to go home early. I have another son here and 2 granddaughters that are my life. I will be fine, so glad I came back here....you are all so sweet and caring. Hugssss...Pj

Thanks Charlene, missed you too, and thanks for the email you sent me on idea for making shakes. Yes, Janet is wonderful !! I knew exactly who to talk to...she's great....hugs pj