Hi everyone! My TT got approved yesterday. I am very very thankful. Think I am gonna shoot for sometime in August. My hubby really wants to be here, and I feel kind of bad taking up his leave time with my surgery, but he says he will feel better if he is here. I will feel better too, honestly. Anyway, thanks for the prayers and support. I really do appreciate it. Keep those recipes coming, Bren! They are awesome! Have a great weekend you BIG LOSERS!

Layered Bean Dip This dip is great as a snack or appetizer at a party! Using cottage cheese instead of sour cream adds protein and cuts calories. Ingredients · 1 15-oz can pinto or red kidney beans, drained · 1/4 cup salsa · One 4 1/2-oz can diced green chili peppers, drained · One 4 oz. bottled roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped (1/2 cup) · 1 cup ultra low fat cottage cheese · 1 cup chopped tomato · 1/4 cup sliced green onions · 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese · Assorted vegetable dippers Instructions 1. In a food processor bowl or blender container place beans and salsa. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Spread mixture evenly in a shallow bowl or a 9-inch pie plate. Top with chili peppers and roasted red peppers. 2. Wash food processor bowl or blender container. Place cottage cheese in the food processor or blender container. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Spread cottage cheese on top of peppers in bowl or pie plate. Cover; refrigerate for at least 2 or up to 24 hours. 3. To serve, sprinkle tomato, green onions and cheddar over dip. Serve with vegetables for dipping. This one was a hit at a party and nobody knew it was healthy muahahahahahaaaaa!! Enjoy! Love you all! Brenda

One of the doctors I work with did a double take today. He hasn't been on our unit for a few months. The funny thing is I have seen him a couple of times this week and he didn't say anything to me. Today he came over to me amazed. He hadn't realised it was me! It feels good but sometimes I wish that I didn't get all the comments. I'm glad I am no longer obese but I can't wait for the day that this is the normal me and not the new me.

Do you not have to be at goal for several months? How many rash's have you had documented? What kind of insurance do you have? Prayers sent up. 1 hipmom

Hi my friends. Just called my Dr. and my insurance should let them know by the end of the day if I am approved for TT or not. She says they are waiting for the HARD COPY. So, please sneak a prayer in for me. If you saw all the skin I have, you would understand why I want one so badly. It is so hard to fit into clothes, and I have so many rashes and just ickyness. Keep your fingers crossed...I do not want to go through the rest of my life with 20-25 lbs. of excess skin hangin around! Much love...