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panfisher - you are doing great. Keep up the good work. Mujer - I still drink Protein shakes each morning - 27 grams Protein Sometimes I add a ta. Peanut Butter for more protein 4 oz. salmon, chicken, tuna salad, chicken salad - one of these for lunch and one for dinner Journal to be sure you are getting 75 grams or more of protein daily. That will help with the hair loss. Are you drinking your Water? Ice tea, crystal light? cytomax is a Protein Drink you might try too - 40 grams Your loss is wonderful, keep it up

Karen - MN lake trip sounds like fun. When do the mosquitos take vacation. I'd like to come while they are away. What do you do at the salons??? Are you a stylist?

Great, Ang. Please pass on what you learn for all of us. Joyce

Welcome back, Karen. I agree, you are one tough lady. No drugs for all that dental work. That smile will be gorgeous.

Lori- wonderful to reconnect with a former friend. Interesting that your lives took you both from Utah to California and back (with stop over in Colorado for you) Laura - love the handprint kit idea. And pool area sounds nice and clean and yippee - new grill. Will be a great party. Arlene - good job on exercise. Janet - yippee, power failure = unexpected day off work. Enjoy your workout with trainer tonight. Julie - sending hugs. I agree, let the food be catered this time. Can't believe how many events you schedule/organize/head. You are one amazing lady. Loved Judy's advice on housebreaking dogs. Makes such good sense. Need to go Water flowers. I see the dr. again on Wednesday for possible 4th fill. Fear getting too tight. Will insist on caution. Continue to hold @ exactly 200 lbs. Those figures beginning with 1__ are so near. Joyce

I'm not an expert on the healing, but I have read how important it is to allow proper healing. My therapist recommended a book written by Terry Simpson, MD - Weight Loss Surgery, A lighter look...at a Heavy Subject. I use it for reference. You will not have much restriction until after the fills begin.

Ang - try to stay on protein shakes and sip water. Healing at this time is so important and you want the pouch to remain small. After fills, you are also required to be on liquids for a couple days, so consider this practice.

Jessica - Love all the pictures. You look beautiful and tattoo is lovely. DS is darling. Lori - hope fence comes soon to help out doggie. Hugs on the accidents. Do not want that new carpet ruined. Janet - have a great trip with those grandkids. A nice variety of ages. I'm so lucky that my grandkids look forward to our trip together each summer. Wish I had started Lala instead of Grandma nickname.

I'm in for Vegas in October. Would love to meet everyone. Joyce

Welcome Lisa - let us know how you are doing? Joyce

Phyll - wow, how scary. So happy you saw a physician. It is so difficult to feel what the correct fill should be. We want to lose and have restriction, yet - the side affects with too much causes problems. Hugs. Joyce

Feathered Pipe Ranch is in Helena, Montana. It is gorgeous there.

Lori - a yoga retreat is a vacation focused on daily yoga sessions. Any level of yogi can attend - from "never" been to a class to experienced "stand on your head" yogis. Held in vacation locations and focused on improving connection with inner self and improving life individually. Yoga improve flexibility and allows stretching of the body. Boosts the immune system and promotes relaxation. Unlike other business/sports pursuits, yoga expresses that what you are able to do today, is exactly correct. NO competition. You and your matt. I practiced for 10 years after I was no longer able to compete on the tennis courts and long distance biking. The natural progression in aging. I highly recommend it. Could be a wonderful way to make new friends in SLC. There is an amazing retreat near you called the Feathered Pipe Lodge. Movie stars go there too. I've been there 3 times.

Janet - resort looks wonderful. I've been to that area 3 times attending yoga retreats. Twice on Isla Mujeres, once 2 hours south at Yoga Tulum. A two hour bus ride to Mayan ruins of Chichenitza is well worth the effort. An amazing, hugh ruin. Tulum ruins are closer, but much less spectacular. I need to travel again - I'm jealous. Julie - so sorry to hear of horrible pain. Praying for resolution soon. Kurby - welcome. Jump in and join us.

Thanks Linda & Arlene for comments on DH. He is a real character and so full of energy. A loving, generous man. Enjoyed my lunch with trainer. We became very good friends in the 2 years that he trained me. Had not seen him for 2 years. He is NOT a fan of lap band so I'm determined to make it to goal to prove how well it can work. Like Janet's trainer, he thinks he knows everything (31 yrs. old) Let's wait until he is 67 and see how easy it is to stay slim and healthy.

I was up early this morning. Took Gizmo to groomer, went to store, gassed up convertible, then back home for shake for breakfast. Having lunch with my trainer - I worked with him for 2 years, then he took a position at a university as director of fitness (for students and faculty).

Lori - I'm the wrong one to ask about gardening. Think Karen & Eva are the experts there. I only have pots and planters on my deck. Hire a great landscaper and make it gorgeous. As I remember, your DH enjoy the yard.

Eva - Judy did get the part. Happy to hear it. Re: DH & Special Olympics - he is a volunteer and is their official photographer. He was awarded one of top volunteers in the world for Special Olympics two years ago. If you have a moment check out his website @ Welcome to pixofevents.com! A United States Construction, Inc. Charity where he posts work he does for many charities. It will allow photos to be printed at no charge. We also fund our own charity Photos of Love which creates memory photos for individuals with life threatening illnesses. He is 73 and still works full time in our companies too. Such energy.

Great - rude comments from nosey neighbor. Usually caused by jealousy. I'll send her some positive energy and hope she puts a lid on it. Congrats on getting so many boxes emptied. I'm positive it will be lovely when you are settled. Loved Janet's suggestion to take a break and shop a bit. At least, find the nearest Starbucks. Hope Karen did well with her dental appt and I know she was going straight to the lake. She will be missed. Cheri - will parents ever learn to give certificates and not gifts to teachers. Oh well, at least they attempted to acknowledge your dedication.

Jodi - Fire Island weekend sounded wonderful. Judy - this will be my 7th or 8th trip to Sanibel - but first for grandchildren. Sorry you are so far from there, but thought I'd ask. I won't miss the chance to meet all my friends here, whenever I can. Having a massage today and DH left this morning for Kansas Special Olympics summer games in Wichita. He will be gone until late Sunday and I have the house to myself. Will enjoy the quiet. The athletes will enjoy all the photos he will take. Think this is the 8th year he has gone.

Judy - Are you near Sanibel Island? I'm taking grandkids there in late July. Would love to meet you. Joyce I know Laura is on the Atlantic side north of Miami a couple hours, so not too close.

Phyl - sending prayers for your son. Please let us know how he is doing? And -- what a day you had. That text message was something and the story behind it. What is happening to our world? Time for bed - sleep tight, ladies and have sweet dreams. Joyce

Welcome home, Karen. Such a newsy message. Love the donation to shelter, since Tankers caregiver is so cheap. And, wow, to make Tanker his own monogrammed travel bag - I'm very impressed. Clean garage - I feel guilty - still have not hosed out the winter grime in mine.

Judy - haven't heard of it, but let us know what you think. Lori - congrats and being in your new home. Enjoy the setup and focus on food and exercise next week. We are all here for you. Laura - the graduation Swim/party sounds like fun. Jessica - congrats on getting to the gym. great job. Had a wonderful time with DD at the nursery getting flowers and sharing time on my deck planting in pots. No yard flowers, just the deck. Looks so pretty this morning. On my way to doggie obedience school. An hour of hard walking and hard work. Joyce

Hi Kendra & Peaches Kendra - sorry to hear you were uncomfortable. I agree with Peaches, You CAN stay under 300 and continue to lose. Peaches has shown us and we can do it too. Joyce