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Sounds like it was a fun day for everyone. When is the next meeting at Point West?

sorry Donna got ur message. my son doesnt want to go. I'll miss you all, have fun!!

Pam- call me I dont have your number...but my husband just told me he was given another stop and willl not be home early as he expected. So I CAN'T GO. Hopefully you will read this b4 you come to my house...Sorry everyone!

Pam where are you Heather??? I definatly am going..you go Jes with your merlot!!

ok ladies...I am in tomorrow. I need your support!! I just gave an earful to my husband and went through an anxiety attack!! he said he will cut his day short so I can go tomorrow.. he told me, "baby you need to talk to someone" and I'm ready to get a glass of chardonay to calm my nerves!!!! Heather can I ride with you? I wil pm you my phone number.... I am freakin out ladies..I though I was better but the more I think about it I think I freak myself out! Im going to take a nap b4 I do folow through with the glass.

Pam- can you pm me your phone number?

I meant hope to see you again very soon. I'm a lttle airheaded today. you'll have to excuse me, a lot on my mind. My head is spinning.

Pat congrats!! and Heather very well put. Today I saw Dr. Baggs, I tell you he is a very nice man. He rest assured me that he saw no problem and that all my labs came back normal and not to worry about the surgery. I practically cried when I talked to him I expressed my concerns to him. I feel a lot better now! oh and guess who I met today?? Lil Ms. Nicole! Nicole, you are such a beautiful lady and your lil' Audrey she is just adorable!! Did she finally eat the apples? it was great meeting you and talking to you. I hope to meet you very soon. Everyone, I still have no answer about tomorrow. Candra- where art thou Candra? (where you at girl?)

Hey all!! I just got back from my appt class! I saw Liz and Robin. Boy it was very informative. Met a bunch of people but only 3 of us were lap-banders.. I have some kind of freakin virus on my computer casue its not letting me go to the next page..darn it I am mad I cant read beyond this last reply from Monique!!! still not sure if I can make saturday. I sure hope my computer doesnt go down because I will need you guys more than ever!!!!!

Morning...I am off to my lifestyle class in richmond. ooh getting a lot closer. Jes I may be able to go I have a few nieghbors I need to get in touch with. Heather can I ride with you if I still go? I should know by this evening.

I have some sad news too!! I cant make it on Saturday, either my husband needs to work and I dont want to leave my son alone for that long. I'll still keep you guys posted on how I'm doing. Candra- no worries about the dress...dont spend money on mailing it girl! it's ok thank you though. I'll be thinking of you guys....

Creatinglee- I weighed 256 at orientation and Baggs gave me 243 as my goal weight. I'm 237 this morning. I am very excited! have alot of anxiety. This weekend will be the longest weekend ever. I cant believe we are barely on Wed!! Cant wait to see everyone on Saturday.

Hello is anyone out there??? it's kinda eerrie!!

Canrda- it's a dance excersise class at 24 hr we dance to a lot of cumbias, we did some bollywood dances and MJ thriller very cool !! our instructor Glow is so (that's her name) awesome! she raffled off some perfumes today I won one "Angel" not sure of the smell though. my cousin won the Juicy Couture (lucky thing) If any of you area member you need to check out the class very fun.

WHOO HOOO!! I;m up forthat walk I just got back from my ZUMBA class at 24hr it ROCKS!! I so worked out today lots of fun. Pat- I eat yams are they the same as sweet potatoes? but I love them I'd rather have yams then sweet potatoes. Tina- I know I am so excited I feel like I'm nesting I want to organize my whole house and tie up loose ends b4 surgery..weird huh, Cant wait for saturday!! Pam-who are we riding with? Heather or Canolie? you know I'm trying to talk my friend (remeber the one I mentioned that doesnt have a support group to go on saturday ..can she ride with?

Riley- Very impressed with your Alcohol knowledge. Many new recipes after surgery (my hawaii trip next year) Shoot you should write your own book..."Cocktails 101" by Ms. Riley Jane." Thanks for all that info.

Candra- You do not look fat. It's seriously the way you positioned your face in the picture. If you had kept you chin down like your cousins, your face would have looked like her picture. You'd be surprised how different poses can make you look in a picture. You are a very beautiful and sexy lady.

Where is everyone??

Hey everyone- I plan to buy a few more things before my surgery. Can you all tell me what else you think I might need? I have the following: Centrum chewables calcium chews Gas X Strips MOM 2 cans of chicken broth and a few cans of pureed soups sugar free jellos cream of wheat sugar free puddings apple sauce V8 juices (is that ok) measuring cup new pjs sweats booties shampoo (when its time to shower) I plan to get... p-butter SF Popsicles a large container I can sip water Anything I am leaving out that helped you out or you could not do without?

Canolie- You are doing great! We will probabaly take Hwy 5 but Pam will be driving so whatever she says. Liz- you are doing great too, you are taking the first step now, you just gotta get into action gurlie..even if your going to drink still try to watch what you eat starting today and start establishing some good habits..remember at the party.. if you are going to drink....this is maybe not the best advice but...stay away from the beer do ONLY SHOTS, preferably Patron. not as many calories and you won't feel all bloated or try diet coke and captn morgan. Trust me, my party days are over but back in the day let me tell you those were my choices.. Not that ive done this or anything. But I heard this is better. ;0) I only tell you cause it will be easier to start on Monday if you have semi started and kicked some old habits or eat in moderation like sodas, sweets,coffee and try to avoid carbs. Just get mentally prepared becuase ive found that if you go cold turkey on everything you'll feel deprived and will end up screwing up, at least that's what i did Ive been doing ok with this new strategy I'm at 236 now!! dont get me wrong I do cheat a lot more then I want to say but I dont cheat all day. I am avoiding carbs but if I feel like I want a dinner roll I just wont have potatoes..choose what you want most. OMG is this me saying all this?? dang I was feeling so discouraged yesterday!! Thanks ladies for bringing me back. TWO MORE WEEKS! Pam - I will PM my phone number.

Pam- I have no car that day. Can you pick me up or I can have my husband drop me off at your place then we can meet Canolie somewhere. Canolie I will also pm my cell # to you.

Thanks Tina for explaining that. yes, I will buckle up and get the surgery..I had a moment when I posted. I guess just last minute nerves I am sure I will get plenty more as it gets closer I wish it was tomorrow already to get it over with. Jess and Heather- I'm having a hard time too with candy. I have a bag full of Recess p-butter cups in the freezer and death by chocolate ice cream my husband and son have every darn night!! that can't be good but they love thier sweets! unfortunatly so do I. How can I stop I have about 2-3 p-butter cups a night for the past few days. I need to stop my nightly dessert! any tips or suggestions other than throw out the bag, becuase I tried that and my husband was like"dont throw that out" I think he has sugar issues but he not overweight. I have been working out daily but not enough..actually I am going to my zumba class in a few...ttyl ladies

Pam- I am riding with Liz and Nilcolie...I think we are doing Vallejo. Tina- I am so sorry to here all this is happening. I sure hope you feel and get better very soon. I agree with Liz can you all tell us "what the hardest things were and your biggest issues were? " I have two more weeks..I know you all say dont worry.. piece of cake... but I tell you I hear this type of stuff that happens like with Tina and I can only think am I doing more damage than good. I have so many feelings..excitement,anxious,worried,frightened of the what if's.....DAMN 2 WEEKS 2 GO!!! I just want to scream..haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!! whew!

WHOO WHOOO!! YAY ! Canolie and Liz is on board to be banded. Remember it is probably one of the hardest but rewarding once you get scheduled. Congrats ladies I am so happy to hear you are a few steps closer. Dr Fisher huh..I thoght you guys were going towards Baggs. Either Dr I am sure is great. So best of luck to you both...

Tamra- I wish you all the best I know you will be successful. Remember today is a new day!