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I went ahead and took the sketchers back, yea Nicole I'm glad I did. They had some cute new Mary Janes but I refrained. I went to Macys and tried on the fit flops I think I'd like those better. Honestly Tamra I did my own thing, I was having slow results with the binder and felt like I needed a kick start. (no Carbs) I'm doing the book some now that I got to goal, but really I get greedy as soon as I have carbs.

Morning all... It's bridge walk time. I think I'm taking the sketchers back b4 my 30 days are up. I've only worn them once and I'm just not feeling them. I think I want the fit flops plus they are like half the price. Hope everyone has a nice saturday.

Tamra, no worries those 30 lbs will go quick, you wait. You'll find what combo of eating habits work for you and you will be well on your way. I can't believe I've lost 23 lbs I mean one day I'm like WOW!

Hey there ladies.... finally friday! What a week. oh, when I talked to Sara she asked me when I wanted to have surgery and because of work I said early Sept. So she said have your labs next week meaning this week. Anyway, a EKG is only a 5 second test so I'm sure I can do it again whenever. Wow Maria we are on a roll....3 people on deck

Morning all, Im trying to scan through the posts...Last night we had a big family gatering for my cousin who is going to Iraq. I did pretty good very small protions of the food, a sliver of cake and only 1 mojito!! it was good though. :crying: Tina I'm glad you are getting a handle on keeping food down. Be sure to focus on the postitive and try not to stress.. I know easier said than done. Candra, within a month? hmm I have to wait til Sept. Make sure you take good notes so I can know what to expect at my appt on Monday. Niclole what kind of work does Mike do? Take a look at our website UCSF Careers We have a campus in Sac though the majority is in SF. But anything listed they are hiring for. Exceptional benefits and decent pay. If you need any inside scoop on a department let me know. ok, better get back to work. Have a nice day everyone.

Congrats Tamra, I'm glad you liked Fisher. I have another friend that has him for her RNY and she like him just fine too. Take everyone advice and cut back on the carbs to give you the jumpstart you need. I know it helped me. I had started following the binder diet but I found myself cheating more. Once I cut the carbs & sugar I didn't have the strong cravings. Good luck, you'll be fine.

hey there everyone, just checking in, late lunch. Candra did you get an appt w/ Liz yet? I had to quickly scan through the emails. I know you didi your labs. Tamra you are on your way, yea! oh it's about 2pm so litterally :biggrin: and yes I followed Candra's no carb thing and my last few pounds just came off. ok I may have missed it but what is sliming? sounds like something I may not want to experience. Tina, how you doing? I'm thinking alot of this has got to be stress related. You've got a lot on your plate right now. Try listening to your relaxation tapes while you go for a walk or something. At least take some time for yourself.

Hey Tamra, I had Fisher for my orientation. When they came back with the appointments I had Dr Fisher about 2 days later. Of course I couldn't take that day off so they rescheduled me for Park. I really didn't have a preference one way or the other. I know everybody likes Baggs but go by the rapport you have with Fisher. Some people really like him. my 2cents

OMG Riley...I went to Kaiser to do my labs & ekg today and when I got my ekg slip it said 'Obesity' that was the 1st time I saw it written down, reality check!

Hi all~ hope everyone had a good day. I'm glad to be able to read about all your experiences. wow Reggie you threw down...LOL I know what it's like once you get a binge going. The good thing about binges the go away. Candra, I can't go ay earlier than the 10th, work is too busy to take off. Plus I told Sara I was looking at early Sept so I guess she's got the timing all figured out. Tina I try to tell myself that all the time...eat to live not live to eat. I'm getting better but it's hard. I walked the bridge again tonight...I think my walking is the only reason I haven't gained cuz I can't seem to leave that trail mix alone. I'm in snack hell!

Sorry my typing is the pitts tonight

my appt time is the 10th at 9am. I got the card in the mail today. I wish there was something else i could do but I guess I'm taking a whole day off just t meet with Liz.

looks like a bunch of us on tonight...I'm only good for weekends since I work in SF. I like hanging with the group. All of my friends are smaller than me so with you all I'll in my comfort zone.

were back from the festival, was a lot of fun. I thought it ended at 5 but it was 6 so all that fartin around so we wouldn't have to stay long didn't work. LOL I'd be down for a Fairfield or even a Vacaville meeting spot. :thumbup: Candra just bite the bullet and call and get that appt around the same time as me. we can starve ourselves together... hehehe

hey ladies...still here. Hubby decided to go get air in the tire or something. the darn festival is over at 5 I think. Tina you're right about everyone having a story. and your story is a little less scary than the next person. Having a wild story also means you are that much stronger because your ready for everything. I know I've gone through mega drama with my ex and trying to keep the kids out of it made me know exactly what to stay away from in this next part of my life. Goodness, where is this man! How much air could he be putting in the tires??

yea that would be fun...I know when I called she had appts at 8, 9 & 10am so maybe Candra you can get one of the ones I didn't get. Ok I'm getting dressed to go to the festival I need some sun. chat later

oh I tried to email Dr Park but I guess she's on vacation....ill this week.

When I made my goal at home I called to tell them. So I had to go weigh in either at my Pcp or in richmond. After I weighed in at my pcp I called again Then they give you an appt wi/ Liz. Oh and whenever you go to see Liz you need to still be under your goal. Thus I'm still on a mission. btw on the 10th I will be seeing mother mary or whoever you guys call her and will probably be all blotted.

Candra, yes call the number in the book talk to Sara she's the assistant. I know the 1st time I called she said they take weigh in appts tue-thurs. After I weighed in she scheduled me with Liz and I have to do my labs this week before I go. So my daughter and I are doing the bridge M, Tu & Thurs this week. probably about 6ish. Its so nice I think we are going to walk around the art festival in Benicia

hi riley- I'm back up took a 1 hour nap about 5am. I was wondering about the goal weight. Dr park told me 120 but I just found out my daughter weighs 134 and I can look at her and know I don't want to be anywhere near her weight. (thin) I asked Park what should I weigh and that's what she told me. Anyway I think I'm going for 140-150

Hi Ladies, I know nobody is up at this hour. I went to bed so early because I was exhausted, now here I am wide awake. O well. Chistine you reminded me that I should have emailed DR Park so I went online and she's out until next week. But it's funny I don't see my CM appt on there, wouldn't that show up? I'm getting a little worried that I'm only .4 lbs below my goal and I don't want to gain. Plus my head is not in it, feeling guilty for falling off the wagon so much lately. I have one more week of exams next week at work so I'll be around a bunch of junk food that I don't want to touch. Plus we order lunch in for the faculty...more carbs. I hate that I don't have more will power. ok, I'm just rambling....maybe I'll try going back to bed.

Hi Donna, sounds like you were a hit today, sorry I missed it. So who all was there? Where's the picture? I want to see all my slim trim band buddies. Candra where are you girl? Did you do your weigh in? Do you have a CM appt? Oh Tina did you order the fit flops or get them at a store? So glad to be back home...all those extra carbs didn't make the scale budge but I need to get back on program. Hope everyone is doing good. Behave, no PBjng.

yea Candra! right on!! We are right on target. This is gong to be great. Between the ladies here and each other I can't wait. This Fresno trip has been all bad as far as eating, I can't wait to get back and on track again.

ok I'm checking VS...did you go up one size or get the exact size? how do they fit?

hmm that doesn't make sense. When I called for my casemanager apt she said she had surgery dates in Aug & Sept like they were waiting for someone to take them..... Tina do tell about the flip flops. Remember I wanted to get them. I have to admit I have only had those MJ on once. Where did you get them. I am gonna look online now.