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good thoughts to you and your family

hahahah! Thanks for the laugh Mona! I am a burper.. NON STOP burping.. my boyfriend is like "good lord Mindy can you put a lid on it!!!!" I'm always like better walking around burping then farting! That usuallys shuts him up.

Woo hooo! Congrats Trav!

CONGRATS!! Way to go! woooo hoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >

Thank you so much for sharing your story/experience. You look fantastic!!

welcome to the "other side"

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Stormy That sounds great! How thoughtful of your sis! For me... I will eat about 1/4 cup .. Hahahahahah! but seriously... I can't wait to meet everyone! I really appreciate your sis making us feel welcome/comfortable.

GREAT!! Thank you! I would love to get some 16"s & 14"s .. Hope you come!

OH man I LOVE the beds at the Radisson! You are very close to my house... 5-7 minutes.. They have the sleep number beds! They also have a pool/jacuzzi.. rooms are nice.. peeople are friendly and yes it's a very short cab ride to the refectory.

Welcome to bandland! We all look forward to following you on this journey! Keep us posted.

Hey Stormy.. can you post directions to your sis's place? Thanks in advance. It's casual right??? we're saving the hoochieness for later... Does anyone coming to the Portland event need any size 18 pants? does anyone coming have any size 16 shorts/capri's jeans?? or size xl shirts... summer dresses... size 9 shoes...

Congrats! Welcome to bandland.. look forward to following your journey

I ordered 2 pairs of bermudas and 1 pair of shorts... 2 belts, 2 pairs of shoes, 1pairs of capri pants, 2 shirts and a couple thong panties... ha! total with $10 for shipping was like $96! wow!! Torrid starts at a size 0 (12) ... I ordered size 0 or 1 in tops and 16 in bottoms... I hate for things to be TIGHT.... especially when it's hot! I would rather have a little baggy/low slung on the hips in my short/bermuda/capri and a nice fitting top ... so while the waist it big now on my 16's... my hips/butt aren't gonna be ready for a 14 for awhile... I also bought stuff from OLD Navy when they were having there huge sale and had to send all the 18's back... what a great feeling! What did everyone else order?

it's coming up sooonnn! yah! I can't wait to meet everyone. I am also bringing a friend, melissa, who was banded in Mexico (not dr. ortiz) and she is very excited to meet other bandsters and get some support. She also my "get me in trouble when going out partner" so we are both looking forward to dancing that evening. Let me tell you I am not a HUGE dancer.. I'm kinda shy but I WILL dance !!

with lime!!!! oh... don't tell me these things.. LOL... I love lime in everything!

FRANKS HOT SAUCE is dangerous! LOL b/4 being banded at work we would always get *and i would consume most of it* a chicken pizza made with franks hot sauce instead of tomato sauce.... ohmhgawd!! delish!

Iamworthit I can completely identify with your comment "i almost lok like a normal big girl again"... even being fat there are different levels... "fat fat" "fat" "acceptable fat" "just thinks she's fat but wish I was that fat" ..... I was happy when I reached a 16 becasue I thought the same things... *sigh* ahhh... now I'm a "normal" big girl. Keep up the good work! We won't be "big girls" for long.

> MONA > Welcome home girl So good to hear from YOU! I agree with you bout fluro & going back to the OCC. I went back my first time for peace of mind, you know when we're new we always think the band slipped or we stretched it, and since then go to a local Dr. who does not use fluro. I am 100% satisfied with her. I agree with Julie that you have an upper GI once a year just to "check" on things. It has been a long haul for you mona but I knew the day I met you at the OCC that you were one determined woman and nothing would stop you! I think a lot of people would have thrown in the towel but you are determined to make this work and for that reason along YOU WILL SUCCEED!! Big hugs to you Mona. xoxoxo

OHHHHHH.. EVIL to show me this today!! I just ordered almost $100 worth of stuff for my jamaica trip in december!

OMG! Anita I almost fell off my chair!! You look fabulous/hot/beautiful.. ALL OF THE ABOVE! Great job! Thanks for sharing! xoxoxo

Thanks Jan, just ordered mine! love the wii fit. !! We've been having beautiful, but cold, weather her in Portland so I'm trying to be outside as much/long as I possibly can cuz we all know the rain is coming!

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Kim you look fabulous.. lil miss skinny thing yoU!!!

this might not be available/possible for everyone but when I recently found that when I am REALLY tight.. I will go to my gym and first sit int he jacuzzi for 10minutes.. then on to the steam room for 10 minutes.. back to the jacuzzi for a few then end with 10min in the sauna... I'm telling you the heat really causes my band/stomach everything to relax. I drink 32oz of water and feel like a million bucks.