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Tamra-yes, it was a bit difficult having her around the first few days. My mom kept her few 2 days though. Were told we are not to lift over, I think 10lbs. Well, let's just say that went out the window quick. I did have to hold her legs to keep her fron kickin me in the post area. Other than that, we were fine. The first few days were the hardest and worst. If doesn't last and you will get through it! I'm close to you so just let me know if you need anything. Posting in the car so I'll be back when I get home.

Good morning all! Today is that brand new day we keep talking about.... As well as a new opportunity to do well and stay on program. Jes-come on girl! We can do it! This is me running to catch he wagon.... Uuuunnnnnhhhhhh!!! Up! I think i'm on! Tamra-yes, they say the nails need to be removed...however, I was told one finger was okay. I beleve it should be the pointer finger. They also said no nail polish whatsoever. Like a dummy, following the rules, I removed my toenail polish. To my knowledge, they never even checked. Unlessthey checked when I was out! They give you hospital booties when they are preping you. For warmth during the procedure. Luckily, I needed a pedi anyway. Somebody would have owed me $20.00!!!! Gotta go to lunch.... I'll be back!

Hey everybody!!!!! Just finished getting my braids taken down...A 3 hour process....UGH!!!! Anyway, I'm back!!!!! Tamra-I am so very happy for you!!!!! AAAAAAHHHHHH! You can do this...NO MORE LAST MEALS...YA DON'T HAVE THE TIME.... IT'S YOUR TURN! Candra-Hey there girl. Nice pic!!! Jes-I feel you. I have been out of control too. The fill only helped for about a week...I can eat again...No more carbs. Starting tomorrow. I may even start over with the stages of the diet. It can't hurt. Right? Ash-It was nice talking to you today....I hope our plan works...Call tomorrow and find out. Pam-I sure wish I could be there Saturday...I have to miss all the fun. I need to take my measurements too.... All-I am wooped...I have to go watch CSI and hit the sheets....TTYL TOMORROW

Tina, sound like you are thinking! Good for you on being honest! In the long run, it will pay off. Nicolie-glad the results are rolling in. Be patient! It won't be long. Haven't looked up our class yet. I will tonight. Ttyl

Candra-ok, thanks. I was about to say!!! Wth is going on, lol! I guess I'm a little excited... Ya think?

Heeeeeeeyyyyyy! Tamra, are you still there????? Update us!!! I'm gettting anxious. LOL

Good luck Tamra! Get that date!!!!

Ash-awwwwww... My heart goes out to you. I totally forgot to PM you! I will tonight. His is just a quick post from my iPhone. I would like to share my experience with you. All-today was a really good day on program for me! Finally, I think it's this dang Body Magic tank top squeazing my gut to death! Jes and Candra, this thing is so tight I can't even think of over eating... There's on room! Food- B- coffee w/ sugar & non dairy cream and 4oz grilled chicken L-4oz grilled salmon, 1/4 cup rice and 1/4 cup mixed veggies S-green tea w/ peach w/ 2tsp sugar.

Morning all! I haven't measured either. I cound kick myself for not. I will try this week just to have "now" measurements. Still holding at 202lbs even with horrible eating/drinking weekend.... The one I failed to mention!!! LOL ! I really wish I could be there this weekend. It sounds like you all are going to have lots of fun. What time again??? I'm just may pull it off.

Hello All, Happy Monday!!!! I can see that it was.... Tamra and Nicolie-CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You both have worked do had to get to this point....Keep it going. It won't be long now. Use each other to stay motivated. Jes-I'm glad you had plenty of breath skiing...Isn't it great? Love it! You will get back on the wagon...I thought I was on and fell off over the weekend...One too many shots of Pat-and-Ron....KWIM??? I will be back on track...soon....Got a bit too comfortable. Pat-2 weeks will fly by.....Enjoy!! Candra, Pam, Riley, Heather, Lee, John....How are you??? Tina-Awwwww...Thanks for being honest....This too shall pass. You will be back on the wagon really soon. I hope Robin was comforting and nice to you! I am wiped....later!

Hey everybody!!!! Kinda quiet today!!!! Hope the weekend went well...

Ash-238lbs, huh??? Too Funny! I going to pm you my info... Have a great day everybody..... Today is a brand new day!

My surgery goal was 225 also...I did manage to get to 219.5lbs the day of surgery and 224lbs for my last weigh-in...It's funny because I was 238lbs after having my DD and really getting serious....13lbs is nothing....Of course, I can't lose it now but being banded is the best...I cant wait til the weight is gone..Everyone says I look different and they can tell....But in my mind, I look the same.

Yes, girl!!! Remind me closer. I'd would love to go check it out...You are so close...You can do it...We need to keep each other motivated.

Ash-I would like to try out the Antioch Support Group. When does it meet??? Do you live in Antioch? Belong to 24hr???

Tamra, I forgot about the pee-pee pregnancy test!

Tamra-unfortunately not...I'll keep you in mind though....

Mama-ash-I live in Pittsburg and work in Antioch. Sorry I took so long to reply...I just saw your post. Tamra-PM me your phone number.

Hey all, I had my 1st fill on this past Monday...Today is Thursday and I still feel lots of restriction....I went to a support group meeting last night and weighed-in and I never, ever weigh at night...Against my norm....I weighed in and I was 2.6lbs down from my Monday morning weight.... I could not beleive it. I am seriously not hungary and have to remind myself...rather my growling stomach and the length of time between my meals has to remind me to eat...something...

Tamra-No problem on the gym...You have your treadmill now, right??? We can always call each other and make sure we get on and off at the same time...I have been using mine pretty regularly. What's next...Help me out ya'll...This is what I remember.... After you meet the pre-surgery weight requirement...They schedule you for the case manager appt-with Liz...., they schedule you for the psycologist appt...Both are very easy and you will do fine at both. They will also schedule you for a pre-surgery class. They schedule you for lab work and an EKG.....This is all I can recall...Recently banded...Jes and Candra and anyone who remembers???? Chime in... Food- Breakfast-Coffee with sugar and non-dairy creamer 3 slices of turkey and 1 string cheese Lunch-1/2 cup Chicken Noodle Soup So far....and yes, I am feeling lots of restriction.

OMG! Nicolie and Tamra! I am so excited for you guys! Yes, this is going to happen! Yes, it is do-able! You both can lose the last 1.9lbs and nocolie's last lbs this week and together. Just no more McDonalds, Tamra! You can do this. Do you want to hitthe gym for a last chance workout like on Biggest Loser? I'll go with you! Let's make it happen.

Good evening!!! Back from the Kaiser Richmond Support Group Meeting. It was my first and was good. I think I may go back... Nice seeing Jes, Candra and meeting Lee for the 1st time...Awsome ladies.... Okay so, I went ahead and weighed-in and I guess the scale was not playing with me....I am down a few lbs...I have to go change my ticker. I am also exausted....I am getting ready to go check out the new show I keep hearing about, "One Big Happy Family". I DVR'ed it last night..... Nighty, night!!!!

Tamra-so sorry to hear about your granny. I wish her happiness. Congrats on the weightloss. You can do that in no time...I tell you I lost the 2lbs I had left in 6 days....Under pressure, I work well... Lee-what will you be wearing??? I'm coming and will be there early...I hope. I'm leaving at 5:00pm from Pittsburg...Depending on the traffic.... I have on all black....I know....But it's my standard weigh-in outfit.... Not sure if I am going to weigh-in though. I just saw the good Dr. on Monday..... Gotta check my home scale first... I will be pissed if they say that I gained and ounce. I have been working my tail off....Stuck to the Stage 1 diet on Monday, Stage 2 on Tuesday and Stage 3 all day today....If I weighted more...I'm liable to eat and hurt myself tonight... Food- Breakfast-coffee with half-in-half, and sugar... 1/2 cup grits Lunch-1 cup Cream of Chicken soup Dinner-or what I hope is dinner 2 scrambled eggs and 1slice toast....and I could not finish the eggs.... Just hope I don't eat anything later....I'm feeling pretty tight right now... I may have to drink some water to free-up some space. I may bring some chicken broth to keep me from overeating later....hummmmmmm????? See you all in a bit..............

Okay so, to keep me accountable!!! I will be at the meeting tonight! Tamra-do u want rto ride with me? I plan to leave at 5:00pm. Not sure what I'm wearing. I hoe to meet those of you I have yet to meet!

Hey there ladies.....I just want to say, "Wow!" You ladies are doing a great job...She enough of the talking about it..."Be" about it!!!! Way to go! Not sure about the 16th...I will let you all know. I think my scale is playing a cruel trick on me...Yesterday, AM it said 206.3. Today, it said, 202.9... There is absolutely no way I lost 3.4lbs in one freaking day...Mind you Kaiser's scale said 204.6, yesterday.... I have no idea how much I weigh... I am still planning to come tomorrow night. I think they still weigh one Wednesday of the month....It may be the 1st Wed of the month...With my luck, it's the 3rd Wed, as this is when Pre and Post-ops meet... Food- Breakfast@7:30-Coffee w/ 2tsp sugar and non-dairy creamer Lunch@11:00-1 cup Cream of Chicken Soup Iced Tea later Snack@3:00-4oz Jello 16oz Chicken Broth eating wise, I have had a great day on program...I'm on Stage II today.... Although, I still have dinner to get through... Not real hungary though...Trying to get to Onderland......