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I was hoping neither of them would end up in the finals, but oh well. I agree that Daniele is soooo whiny and annoying! And they are both just so cocky! I hope her boyfriend dumps her after seeing how into Nick she was! But, she probably will win--bummer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey guys! It has been a while since I have posted--I hope everyone is doing well and had a good summer. I am stuck at a plateau, but I know it's my own fault. I am eating things i shouldn't be, and not exercising as much as I used to, but it has been a very stressful few weeks for me. My mom was in the hospital for almost 3 weeks, my son had mono(with a couple relapses), my daughter cut her leg open clear down to the bone and had to have 20 stitches. It's been crazy, and I've always been a stress eater, so.........I guess I should be happy that I haven't gained, but I just really want to get back on track and start losing again. Betsyjane--that video is hilarious--she was on the Today show and got a chance to redeem herself, but boy was that funny!

Hey girls--how's everyone doing? Michelle in Denver--I feel your pain! I do know what you mean about feeling like you have lost your best friend. I have not been so perfect in the eating department either. It just suck sometimes to go out to eat and not be able to order what you are really craving, and ordering a salad or fish or grilled chicken instead. But don't give up--it'll happen. And Michelle in Pueblo--definately call me for lunch. I'm sorry to hear about the hysterectomy, but if it will make you feel better, then good. Are you still planning on moving? This week would be good if you are available. Trish--I didn't make it to Alb. this weekend like I wanted to--too much stuff going on here, but I'm still planning on making a trip down soon. I will e-mail you when I do. Hope everyone else is doing well!

Hey girls--it's been so long since I have been on the boards! I've missed everyone! Trish--congrats on the 5 pounds, and don't get discouraged--slow is better anyway! And Michelle--I have been meaning to call you and see how you are doing! 18 pounds is great! I know what you mean about the pb'ing and sliming, though. I have that bad habit of eating too fast sometimes, too. It is not fun to get something stuck is it? I am down a total of 78 pounds and seem to be stuck there. Part of the problem is I have been very stressed lately--my mom was ini the hospital for almost 3 weeks, my son got mono, then an abcess on his tonsil, my daughter cut her leg open--clear to the bone, and had to have 20 stitches, so it's been a little crazy for me. And, i have not been able to get to the gym as much as I would like, but now that things have finally settled down, i am trying to get back to my normal routine. I will call you soon, Michelle, so we can catch up. And Trish--I am thinking about coming to Albuquerque Labor Day Weekend, so if I do, I will contact you so we can hopefully get together. Take Care Girls!

Marni--I really don't think it's normal to throw up that much. I think getting a fill may make it worse. I would really watch how I eat--small bites, and chew, chew, chew. I agree with Betsy about the carbs, too. I don't lose as well when i eat carbs. I try and stick to meat and veggies, and if I do eat carbs, I try to make it whole-grain, not white carbs. White carbs are the devil! Maybe you should check with your doctor about the throwing up.

Tom, you've got it all planned out don't you? I totally pigged out today, too. Well, it feels like I did, anyway. We went to a potluck and I had one chicken thigh, one rib, and a tiny bit of potato salad. Then I had a couple of tortilla chips with green chili(that I make myself). That doesn't sound like a lot, but it sure felt like a lot! I did manage to find a gym up here in MOntana--my friend's mom is letting me use her 24-hour fitness center, so I am thrilled about that. We went to a barbeque last night at there house, and I had a little too much wine! But it was fun. I am loving being here, and won't want to go home on Saturday! Oh Well!

My surgeon told me about a lady that would throw up every time she ate bread--she wouldn't stop eating it though, and eventually her band slipped(well, duh!). When he scheduled her for surgery, he asked her if she wanted him to put it back where it belonged, or just take it out, and she told him to just take it out!:eek:Can you imagine going through all that, spending all that money, and not being willing to give up bread? That was the craziest thing I had ever heard! I can eat toast okay, but no soft bread, and I don't miss it either. Some things are just worth sacrificing.

Josie--does your surgeon offer monthly support meetings? If so, you could try there. Doesn't it feel good to get rid of all those big clothes? I love shopping now that I can buy regular sizes and not plus sizes! I have to be careful, though, I tend to get carried away sometimes, and shouldn't since i am still losing! You are doing awesome--keep up the good work! If you can't find any lapbanders to give them to, why not take them to a consignment shop and make a little money?

Hey guys--when I posted earlier and asked Brooksie about her fill--I put the initials in front, and when it posted, it came out Page Ranking, instead of the initials--what is up with that? Brooksie--you must have thought I was crazy!! That is just so weird! Hey Karen--congrats on the weight loss! Sorry to hear about your gallbladder troubles, but I understand that it is not uncommon for lapband patients to have gallbladder problems. Glad to hear you are on the mend and back on track. Betsyjane--sorry to hear about your troubles, too. It's always something isn't it? Why can't we just feel good for a while? Tom, good luck on the sleep test. I still have to wait until August for mine, but I am not wearing my CPAP anyway. I hate it. Good luck on the sex-ercise, too. Maybe with a goat bitch?

Michelle--I would love to get together when you get back. Just call me and we'll set something up. Have a wonderful time in Oklahoma--I know I will in Montana--it is one of my favorite places, too. Talk to you soon.

Tom--you are THE MAN!:clap2: The poster boy for lap-band! My doc also tells me I am one of his greatest success stories. The patient who wants to be able to eat 25 wings is obviously dilusional:wacko:! My doc told me about a patient who would throw up every time she ate bread(duh) , but just wouldn't stop eating it. Eventually, her band slipped(big surprise), and when he scheduled her for surgery, he asked her if she wanted it put back, or just removed, and she told him to remove it! Because she couldn't give up bread?!! It takes all kinds, I guess. But, I am really happy for you and hope that you will be feeling better very soon. PR Brooksie--how are you doing with your fill? Is there any difference this time? I hope things are going well for you. I think I finally found my sweet spot--at least I hope so anyway. I am leaving for MOntana on Friday--yeah! I'm glad I am filled properly so I can't pig out on vacation! And it helps that my in-laws(who we are visiting) are on Weight Watchers, so hopefully there will be healthy food to eat while I'm there! I am just freaking out about not being able to work out for a whole week! My friends up there are trying to find a gym that I can get a temporary membership for. I'm a little obsessed with the gym I guess--words I never thought I would ever say in my lifetime!

Hey Michelle--I was wondering when you called yesterday why you were getting a fill so soon after surgery--that's good that they agreed to it. He is just so darn nice, isn't he? Did you notice a diffrenece right away? I am at just the right level of restriction now, which is good because I am leaving for MOntana on Friday, and don't want to pig out while I'm on vacation. The thing that I am most worried about is finding a gym up there that will let me buy a temporary membership. I am freaking out a little bit at the thought of not being able to work out for a week! Wow, I never thought I would utter those words in my lifetime! What a difference 7 months makes!

Trish--that sucks! I am going to be in Montana that week! Bummer! I would have loved to get together with you. I am still planning a trip to Albuquerque some time this summer though, so hopefully that will work out. Good luck with your fill--I hope it turns things around for you.