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Add me please! Sept 15thSexy Septembers' Band List
Soco 9/01/09
Amandakrangel 9/1/09
Coloradomom (Gen) 9/1/09
ms_Hart37 9/1/09
mosean6278 09/01/09
katklaws 09/01/09
SmilinShel (Michelle) 09/01/09
Comet321 (Chris) 9/1/09
ivy76 9/02/09
Tanpay 9/02/09
$occer mom 9/3/09
agnaus (Terri) 9/3/09
Jmtmb (JoLynne ) 9/4/09
JLDChester(Jamie)9/4/09
Cortney75 (Cortney) 9/4/09
tzn (Karena) 9/8/09
mrsyellis (yohontas)9/08/09
juststarting 9/8/09
Jules 09/09/09
Soldiersgem(ginna) 9/9/09
pr8453(Pam) 9/9/09
bradybrat 09/09/09
Ready4a2ndchance 9/09/09
travel (Anita) 09/09/09
kittkat2009 09/10/09
Hmarko (helen) 9/11/09
stardustic 9/11/09
BrentinLA 9/14/09
Queen Bee 9/14/09
amwash23 9/14/09
romain123 9/14/09
Nawlinzlady (Dee) 9/15/09
Anni80 (annie) 9/15/09
Lula 9/15/09
Dandeegan 9/15/09
smallerj (jes) 9/16/09
Boo Cakes 9/16/09
Hardygostlin (Jody) 9/17/09
Loveslady(Tawonda) 9/17/09
Gatorgirl1024 (Shelley) 9/17/09
MishiB (Michelle) 9/17/09
Kimberlyann2009 (Kimberly) 9/17/09
Sharie3 9/21/09
Italia2020 (Mia) 09/21/09
Ariane (Ariane) 09/21/09
Jenna1979 (Jennifer) 09/22/09
Dgaratoni (Donna) 09/22/09
Pookiemp 9/23/2009
leigna 09/24/09
Celestial 09/24/09
Kelly~v 09/24/09
Dewberry (Sandra) 09/27/09
Chickychoo (Jill) 09/28/09
Kinzie 09/28/09
Soexcited 9/30/09
ShrinkingV (Vickie) 9/30/09
Katlynn (Kat) 9/30/09
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Hello All, Well I had My First Fill today.. I must admit, I was a little nervous. I was called in and my vitals were taken, No big surprise, 240 lbs... -those wicked four pounds I've been struggling with- I was then taken to the room and instructed to lie down, pull up my shirt and push my pants down a little. The nurse sterilized and draped my port site. She then stepped out and came back with the Doctor. He went directly to work and injected a numbing solution that stung as it went in. He used a little syringe, like the little insulin ones. But, then he pulled out an Enormous Syringe. I swear.. I don't know where it came from.. I didn't feel anything when he inserted it but, It made a crunching sound. Yuk!! It felt so weird inside. A total foreign object.. The Doctor then helped me up needle in and all. He handed me a cup of Water and told me to drink while he filled the port. He told me to tell him when I felt the "stuck" feeling. I took three drinks and felt that awful chest pain, pressure. He took out some of the liquid and I could feel the Water going down. After a couple more time of this and he was done. The nurse put on a band aid and I fixed my clothes. I asked how much he put in and was told a little over 1cc. I totally feel the restriction and no interest in food. It's weird if not for my growling stomach, I would not even think of food. It's like right after surgery without the shoulder and incision pain. I've been working on 12oz cup of coffee for the last hour. I drink about 1oz and feel it just linger in my chest.. I love it! Even though it hurts a little. I have to do two days all liquid and two days mushies. The only thing is, My second fill isn't for another TWO months!! I don't know if I can go so long with only this restriction.. We'll just have to wait and see.. I purposely haven't changed my ticker because I don't plan to have those four pounds for much longer..Dee: Hang in there.. It'll be Okay once you get your fill.. I can't wait to kiss those four pounds Good Bye!
Soco? Are you sure he said 1cc? Seems like most on here are getting anywhere from 3-5cc... Did you have some fill put in at time of your surgery? Good luck!
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Sept 2nd is my fate. Going ok. Lost 28lbs so far.Sexy Septembers' Band List
Soco 9/01/09
Amandakrangel 9/1/09
Coloradomom (Gen) 9/1/09
ms_Hart37 9/1/09
mosean6278 09/01/09
katklaws 09/01/09
SmilinShel (Michelle) 09/01/09
Comet321 (Chris) 9/1/09
ivy76 9/02/09
Tanpay 9/02/09
$occer mom 9/3/09
agnaus (Terri) 9/3/09
Jmtmb (JoLynne ) 9/4/09
JLDChester(Jamie)9/4/09
Cortney75 (Cortney) 9/4/09
tzn (Karena) 9/8/09
mrsyellis (yohontas)9/08/09
juststarting 9/8/09
Jules 09/09/09
Soldiersgem(ginna) 9/9/09
pr8453(Pam) 9/9/09
bradybrat 09/09/09
Ready4a2ndchance 9/09/09
travel (Anita) 09/09/09
kittkat2009 09/10/09
Hmarko (helen) 9/11/09
stardustic 9/11/09
BrentinLA 9/14/09
Queen Bee 9/14/09
amwash23 9/14/09
romain123 9/14/09
Nawlinzlady (Dee) 9/15/09
Anni80 (annie) 9/15/09
Lula 9/15/09
smallerj (jes) 9/16/09
Boo Cakes 9/16/09
Hardygostlin (Jody) 9/17/09
Loveslady(Tawonda) 9/17/09
Gatorgirl1024 (Shelley) 9/17/09
MishiB (Michelle) 9/17/09
Kimberlyann2009 (Kimberly) 9/17/09
Sharie3 9/21/09
Italia2020 (Mia) 09/21/09
Ariane (Ariane) 09/21/09
Jenna1979 (Jennifer) 09/22/09
Dgaratoni (Donna) 09/22/09
Pookiemp 9/23/2009
leigna 09/24/09
Kelly~v 09/24/09
Dewberry (Sandra) 09/27/09
Chickychoo (Jill) 09/28/09
Kinzie 09/28/09
Soexcited 9/30/09
ShrinkingV (Vickie) 9/30/09
Katlynn (Kat) 9/30/09
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Sept 2nd is my fate. Going ok. Lost 28lbs so far.Welcome to the Sexy Septembers and Congrats on losing 28lbs! That is awesome!:sneaky:
nawlinzlady... i posted about it in the sep 09 grp there is a whole thread on first fills quite good. let me know if u cant findI found the thread, thank you for sharing your experience. I noticed star is feeling a great deal of restriction, how about you?
Hi Ladies,Well the slight restriction and appetite control I had for about a week after my first fill is now totally GONE and I can eat anything and everything, and feeling much more hungry. Very annoying!
I just want to get on with it! My next fill is not for another 2 weeks. I am contemplating putting myself on liquids for a couple days just to get a boost in weight loss. Ugh.
I have 4 ccs already, but it is doing nothing. How is everyone else doing?
Gen, I managed to live on liquids for a month, but I was still hungry. I didn't take away the hunger. Maybe it will jump start your loss again. I know that I am just plain stuck and I keep trying to repeat to myself ...this is a lifelong committment...this is a marathon...etc. etc. Sometimes it works, most times not :thumbup:
Hey all!I have not had my first fill yet, and am not loosing anything. My chest contantly feels tight, like I can not take a deep breath. It doesn't matter if I am hungry or full. I am afraid a fill will make this feel worse! Anyone else feel this? I am 4 weeks post op today. This feeling has been there since the surgery, and I thought it would get better by now, but it isn't. Any ideas or suggestions??
Kimberlyann, we were banded around the same date, I don't feel that tightness anymore, it went away around the 2nd week, but everyone is different. When is your first fill scheduled?
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Hello all,I was banded on sept 18. I had 2 weeks of liquid before and 2 weeks after. I started mushies about a week ago. I lost 20 pounds on the liquid diet, but am stuck on 20. I know I shouldnt be in a rush, but I was really hoping to keep losing. I dont know what the deal is. I do have to admit that I havent been on complete mushies and have cheated a little. I get hungrier than I expected to get.
My MD doesnt put any fill in for 2 months after the surgery so I wont have my first fill until Nov 30. I am hoping that will help. anyone have experience with this?? any advice???
I also know that I need to start exercising more. I plan on joining the gym this week. I was planning on joining earlier, but ended up getting the crud and havent felt like it.
thanks for any help!!
You could be talking about me! I am also stuck at 20 lbs. :cursing:I won't get a fill until Nov 9th. I am also doing the exercise, it doesn't seem to be helping the scale, but I feel much
better and more energy. :thumbup:
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Hello Patpie, In Reading about first fill experiences.. I can't wait to feel that restriction. I'm a type 2 diabetic and know what you mean about it seeming worse then the weight gain. Right after surgery my sugar levels were in the low 100's.. I was So HAPPY.. At that point the surgery was Sooo worth it. I had been on three different types of medications and it was still very difficult to control my sugars. Needless to say I was elated when the doctor told me to stop taking them except for one. But, like I said my sugars have been high and I would hate to start taking all those pills again. It seems that they have so many negative side effects.. Well we'll see how it goes tomorrow. I'm scheduled for 1pm and have to stop eating and drinking anything four hours prior... Good Luck and I'll be looking for your post..Soco, I'm with ya girlie! I haven't gained but I have been stalled with the same 2 lbs for 2 wks. I have to wait all the way to nov 9th for my fill because I will be outa town. At this point I would be happy just not to gain :thumbup:
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Nawlinzlady - how are you doing the second ticker - i think i figured it out but do you then need to enter your weight two times? Or can you link them up somehow?Tell us how your first fill went! I see they had to take some out? How is your hunger etc?:thumbup:
My weightloss has stalled at 20 lbs for 2 wks now.
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Hi y'all. Just wanted to check in with everyone. I started back to work and have been very busy, but doing well. Only lost a lb last week, but that's ok. At least it's something. I also fit into a 18. I went and put some clothes on layaway. Size 16s and hoping they will fit by the time get them out. Well will check in soon. Take care.Good to hear from you Amanda, I started back to work yesterday also. I am trying not to buy any clothes, just wearing my old ones even though they are very loose. Maybe I will buy a couple things for the upcoming Holidays.
I am really wanting to wait till I am at least 3 sizes. I think by then I will have no choice, my old ones will be around my ankles
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Karkies, Your banding date is getting very close, good luck. Blogging is great therapy :thumbup:
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Wow!! This thread took on a life of it's own!!I am LOVING these blogs!!
Whenever I feel like I am slipping, I read my co-bander's blogs and I realize we have all gone through that same thing at one time or another. Keeps me focused :thumbup:
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Add me please!Kelly~V 09/24/2009
Sexy Septembers' Band List
Soco 9/01/09
Amandakrangel 9/1/09
Coloradomom (Gen) 9/1/09
ms_Hart37 9/1/09
mosean6278 09/01/09
katklaws 09/01/09
SmilinShel (Michelle) 09/01/09
Comet321 (Chris) 9/1/09
ivy76 9/02/09
$occer mom 9/3/09
agnaus (Terri) 9/3/09
Jmtmb (JoLynne ) 9/4/09
JLDChester(Jamie)9/4/09
Cortney75 (Cortney) 9/4/09
tzn (Karena) 9/8/09
mrsyellis (yohontas)9/08/09
juststarting 9/8/09
Jules 09/09/09
Soldiersgem(ginna) 9/9/09
pr8453(Pam) 9/9/09
bradybrat 09/09/09
Ready4a2ndchance 9/09/09
travel (Anita) 09/09/09
kittkat2009 09/10/09
Hmarko (helen) 9/11/09
stardustic 9/11/09
BrentinLA 9/14/09
Queen Bee 9/14/09
amwash23 9/14/09
romain123 9/14/09
Nawlinzlady (Dee) 9/15/09
Anni80 (annie) 9/15/09
Lula 9/15/09
smallerj (jes) 9/16/09
Boo Cakes 9/16/09
Hardygostlin (Jody) 9/17/09
Loveslady(Tawonda) 9/17/09
Gatorgirl1024 (Shelley) 9/17/09
MishiB (Michelle) 9/17/09
Kimberlyann2009 (Kimberly) 9/17/09
Sharie3 9/21/09
Italia2020 (Mia) 09/21/09
Ariane (Ariane) 09/21/09
Jenna1979 (Jennifer) 09/22/09
Dgaratoni (Donna) 09/22/09
Pookiemp 9/23/2009
leigna 09/24/09
Kelly~v 09/24/09
Chickychoo (Jill) 09/28/09
Kinzie 09/28/09
Soexcited 9/30/09
ShrinkingV (Vickie) 9/30/09
Katlynn (Kat) 9/30/09
Welcome to our group Kelly and good luck!:thumbup:
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Please use this list to add names, it seems to be the most updated one we have. If someone has a better idea on how to do this, let us know. If anyone has been left out, please copy & paste this list and add yourself, thanks!
Sexy Septembers' Band List
Soco 9/01/09
Amandakrangel 9/1/09
Coloradomom (Gen) 9/1/09
ms_Hart37 9/1/09
mosean6278 09/01/09
katklaws 09/01/09
SmilinShel (Michelle) 09/01/09
Comet321 (Chris) 9/1/09
ivy76 9/02/09
$occer mom 9/3/09
Jmtmb (JoLynne ) 9/4/09
JLDChester(Jamie)9/4/09
Cortney75 (Cortney) 9/4/09
tzn (Karena) 9/8/09
mrsyellis (yohontas)9/08/09
juststarting 9/8/09
Jules 09/09/09
Soldiersgem(ginna) 9/9/09
pr8453(Pam) 9/9/09
bradybrat 09/09/09
Ready4a2ndchance 9/09/09
travel (Anita) 09/09/09
kittkat2009 09/10/09
Hmarko (helen) 9/11/09
stardustic 9/11/09
BrentinLA 9/14/09
Queen Bee 9/14/09
amwash23 9/14/09
romain123 9/14/09
Nawlinzlady (Dee) 9/15/09
Anni80 (annie) 9/15/09
Lula 9/15/09
smallerj (jes) 9/16/09
Boo Cakes 9/16/09
Hardygostlin (Jody) 9/17/09
Loveslady(Tawonda) 9/17/09
Gatorgirl1024 (Shelley) 9/17/09
MishiB (Michelle) 9/17/09
Kimberlyann2009 (Kimberly) 9/17/09
Sharie3 9/21/09
Italia2020 (Mia) 09/21/09
Ariane (Ariane) 09/21/09
Jenna1979 (Jennifer) 09/22/09
Pookiemp 9/23/2009
leigna 09/24/09
Chickychoo (Jill) 09/28/09
Kinzie 09/28/09
Soexcited 9/30/09
ShrinkingV (Vickie) 9/30/09
Katlynn (Kat) 9/30/09
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Good Morning GangJoanne - So glad to have you back !!!! Love the pictures..
Nawline - Girl - chill - this is going to happen - you didn't have any choices - you were hungry... On the cruise you will have more choices for food and a piece of bday cake is allowed - this is how your are going to live the rest of your live - do you think that you can never have treats - if you think that way you are going to feel deprived and fail at this.
Even healthy pple have cake - ice cream - junk every now and then and the even over eat now and then - but just not every day - and when they do indulge - they up their exercise (yes Joanne this is key for everthing ;0)... and watch their calories for the next few meals..
So today - you are going to eat heathly - you are going to get some exercise and forget about yesterday..
As Apples would say - when you are going to be in these kind of situations - plan plan plan - take your own Jerky, food etc. Or you could have just eaten the center out of the sandwiches - that's what I do - at my aunt wake they had these huges sandwiches on chibata beard - cressent rolls etc - I took one but only ate the meat - lettuce and tomatoe.. At places like Chuckie cheese I don't think they have anything healthy- I hate the place myself - I don't know if they have salads but if they do - I doubt they have healthy dressing.
So gf today is a new day - leave yesterday in the past and move forward
On your cruise - you need to take the stairs and hit the gym - cuz you may sucumb to a few extra treats along with the adult beverages - so just make sure you get your exercise in to counter act those extra calories..
Well drive by post I gotta get my butt in gear - didn't get much done on friday now have to play catch up...
Thanks Janet, I will definately have to plan ahead for outings, I guess it's going to take me some time to get used to it. Today I am back to eating healthy and hoping my screw up will not affect my scale too badly...I don't want to have to eat differently than everyone else @ family function, I don't think that is realistic either :sad:
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Thank you for all your messages, I think I will keep it to myself, for now. I remember when I went to the dentist, the assistant ask if I had any changes and I told her that I had LAP-BAND® surgery, not sure if they had to know. Well the overweight girl started telling me about her friend that wanted to get surgery and how if she only would eat right and not eat fast food, she could lose weight. I just wanted to tell her maybe you should think about eating less or weight loss surgery. I went home and told my husband that is why I'm glad I told no one.I have lost 69lbs so far and I know it has not been easy and takes alot of will power. I also know that people that are not overweight don't understand why weight loss surgery is not a easy way out.
Our weightloss with LapBand is not as quick as it is with those who have bypass, It is totally conceivable that diet and exercise would do it. Honestly we are doing 90% of the work, the only the band does for us is to keep us feeling full, everything else, we are doing for ourselves. I am with you, Only 2 people in my life know, my husband and my sister, I intend to keep it that way.
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Today I am 3wks post op and Yesterday I had the most challenging day I have had since being banded. I attended a birthday party 90mins from home. It was held at one of those children party centers and I failed horribly. I started out doing ok, I had a healthy Breakfast. I was told there was a little concession stand so I figured I could find something semi-healthy. WRONG! Only food there were hot dogs, nachos, white bread sandwiches loaded with mayo. I did buy some Water and tried sipping it all day. We left home at 10am and now it's 2pm and I'm starving. Finally all my willpower died and ate 8 *1/4* finger sandwiches, which in itself wouldn't have been entirely bad, but of course I let myself have a piece of birthday cake, granted it was a smaller piece than I normally would have taken. I did no exercises yesterday either.
I beat myself up about overeating the entire 90 min. drive home, skipped dinner, took a xanax and went to sleep. I was miserable. How the hell am I going to make it through an upcoming 3wk trip incl a cruise, if I cannot control myself at a one day outing? I am so angry at myself, I could just scream :sad::cursing::sad:
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I am afraid that life is over now that I have the band. I will never be able to go on another vacation again. I have anxiety issues and seriously need help. Is there life after the band?Remember this is not a diet, its a lifestyle change and you need to try to make good choices, everything else will take care of itself, good luck!
Hi friends,I just had to report I am up to 22.2 pounds lost, with 3 pounds gone since my first fill last week. SOOO happy!
I thought the fill would do nothing, but it really has helped with the hunger.
Hope you are all doing well!
Gen, you are doing so fantastic! will you get another fill in about a month or so?:thumbup:
So glad to find this thread. I was banded Sept. 8 and will get my first fill 10/19. I have lost about 17 pounds and have no trouble with any kind of food or drink. I do feel like everyone else has lost more weight than I have...only losing about 1.5 to 2.5 per week.welcome to Sexy Septembers! I think you are losing pretty much that same as me. What type of exercising are you doing?
YAY!!! congrats!!! thats awesome!You are also doing quite well, 24 pounds! Have you been able to get rid of any clothing from your closet that doesn't fit yet?
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I think that if i have that 'food' i will open a can of worms and not support my new good habits. Its like smoking - you need to be cold turkey.I totally agree, cold turkey is the way for me now too. It would be too easy to fall back into old habits.
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I am not pleased with my choices yesterday and I vow to do better today!
B omelet (1egg,1T egg whites,few mushrooms sprinkling of cheese)
S strawberries, 1T greek yogurt
L 2 ground round grilled patties:cursing:
S choc Protein shake
D 4-5 fish sticks with handful of fries (bad):thumbup:
s 1 bitesized 3 musketeer bar (BAD):sad:
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Dee, when is your fill? Mine is not until 10/29, I can't wait. I can still eat anything but I'm trying to be good.Coloradomom, I've been doing a lot of walking. 3-4 mile a day.I'll be going back to work in another week hopefully I can keep it up. Sounds like your not doing too bad yourself, great job.
Gosh Dewberry, sorry to hear about your port but glad everything is ok. Be careful.
Hope everyone has a nice weekend.
OMG, my first fill will not be until nov.7th, its my own fault, because I will be out of town for 3 wks starting next friday. It's going to be a very challenging 3 wks, NO fill, having to eat my meals out instead of controlled at home and fighting my old lifestyle way of thinking (that you have to eat to have a good time on vacation). I have made a promise to myself to find some place to walk each morning and to stay on my low carbs during that time. It's going to be a struggle, put I refuse to give up any of my hard earned 20 lbs :thumbup:
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Hey there fellow September-ers, how do I get added to the list?Banded 9/21!
Jen, scroll back a few pages and cut and paste your name to our list if you wish, welcome to our group and congrats on joining the Sexy Septembers :thumbup:
- riding uses a lot of abs - core in general and boy does my back hurt since i have stopped!I really can't wait to get filled i am hungry and really more at night.
I am ready for my fill as well, I didn't realize riding was such a workout, I have never done it, but my granddaughters goto riding camp each summer and they love it.
Hi All,I had a small set back today I brushed up against my front door and opened up my port hole wound site :frown: all is okay went to local emergency department as I am 2.5 hours from my surgeon they fixed me up,Dewberry
OMG, I would freak, I am not good with blood :w00t:
I have to remind myself of the water too, didn't have that problem when I drank it with my meals. I joined a gym close enough to work that I can pop in on my lunch hour for a 30 min workout, I plan on alternating the days with arms/legs. should work out perfectly.
Wow--It was great reading all the posts. I am three weeks post-op and about 18 pounds down. Fill will be in a few weeks. Looks like all of us are doing great and dropping pounds, hoping mine will start to fall again when I get my fill. I can feel a little restriction, and eat smaller portions, but every three hours or so.
Keep up the great work.
Love to all
K~
Congrats on your 18 pounds !
How do I get the a weight loss ticker on my posts???? I made one, but not sure where to put it so it appears. Guess I did it wrong, since it is not here~! LOLmake sure you use a pin so you won't have to redo your ticker everytime you change it :sad:
September 2009 Band Date
in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Posted
Sexy Septembers' Band List
Soco 9/01/09
Amandakrangel 9/1/09
Coloradomom (Gen) 9/1/09
ms_Hart37 9/1/09
mosean6278 09/01/09
katklaws 09/01/09
SmilinShel (Michelle) 09/01/09
Comet321 (Chris) 9/1/09
ivy76 9/02/09
Tanpay 9/02/09
$occer mom 9/3/09
agnaus (Terri) 9/3/09
Jmtmb (JoLynne ) 9/4/09
JLDChester(Jamie)9/4/09
Cortney75 (Cortney) 9/4/09
Nailpro00 (Diana) 9/4/09
tzn (Karena) 9/8/09
mrsyellis (yohontas)9/08/09
juststarting 9/8/09
Jules 09/09/09
Soldiersgem(ginna) 9/9/09
pr8453(Pam) 9/9/09
bradybrat 09/09/09
Ready4a2ndchance 9/09/09
travel (Anita) 09/09/09
kittkat2009 09/10/09
Hmarko (helen) 9/11/09
stardustic 9/11/09
BrentinLA 9/14/09
Queen Bee 9/14/09
amwash23 9/14/09
romain123 9/14/09
Nawlinzlady (Dee) 9/15/09
Anni80 (annie) 9/15/09
Lula 9/15/09
Dandeegan 9/15/09
smallerj (jes) 9/16/09
Boo Cakes 9/16/09
Hardygostlin (Jody) 9/17/09
Loveslady(Tawonda) 9/17/09
Gatorgirl1024 (Shelley) 9/17/09
MishiB (Michelle) 9/17/09
Kimberlyann2009 (Kimberly) 9/17/09
Sharie3 9/21/09
Italia2020 (Mia) 09/21/09
Ariane (Ariane) 09/21/09
Jenna1979 (Jennifer) 09/22/09
Dgaratoni (Donna) 09/22/09
Pookiemp 9/23/2009
leigna 09/24/09
Celestial 09/24/09
Kelly~v 09/24/09
Dewberry (Sandra) 09/27/09
Chickychoo (Jill) 09/28/09
Kinzie 09/28/09
Soexcited 9/30/09
ShrinkingV (Vickie) 9/30/09
Katlynn (Kat) 9/30/09