My friends, I've been doing my usual disappearing act - I've been traveling on business, this is my 4th week in a row and it is taking a toll on me and at home too. Sorry not to have checked in with you all more often! Last week, my voice felt funny, like I was a little hoarse. Then on Sunday, I had this feeling deep in my throat, like I was maybe beginning to catch a cold, sort of an irritated feeling. On Monday, I finally recognized the feeling, it felt like when I used to have acid reflux (about 5 or 6 years ago). My doctor had taken me off Protonix (acid reducer) at my 6 month check-up, but warned me to be on the look-out for symptoms of acid reflux or ulcer. Of course, I didn't pack any Protonix in my suitcase, but I picked up some Pepcid at a drug store and it seems to be helping, so I am pretty confident reflux is the culprit. Back on that Protonix, as soon as I get home from this business trip! Eating on the road has been challenging; my usual healthy choices are harder to find. Room service breakfast: a big glass of skim milk and 1/2 of a breakfast burrito loaded with eggs. My client brought in lunch today: pizza. I limited myself to one small slice. Dinner: caesar salad with dressing on the side (so I can dip my fork) and a roasted turkey sandwich (no mayo, and I ate half of the sandwich). My indulgence was a glass of wine with dinner, and a handful of jellybeans after lunch. I guess that's not too bad, though I didn't get nearly enough fruit or veggies today. My WOW: the hotel robe fits me, with plenty to spare! Sheryl

they have had me on oxycontin for over a year so i am looking forward to not needing it anymore. I am very careful as to when i take it and to how much to avoid addiction. I know for a fact that I can live without it and only take it when the pain gets so bad that I am puking from pain. I am so nervous about this surgery though. and you are the only one thats senile LMAO I even forget when i have started laundry or when the last time i ate was.... that one got me in trouble yesterday but had a protein bar finally at 930 last night hugggzzzzzzzzzzz Kim 276/185/fitting into micheal meyers cat in th hat costume that i now have posession of lol ( the one he actually wore in the movie)

Erin, you look great!!! Believe me, I don't feel small either. We really don't perceive ourselves the same way others see us. To me, and I'm sure everyone else, you look fantastic! Marcia

Thank you! I have been doing weights since the end of January. For a long time, I did them every other day, now it's just about twice a week. I do low weights and 3 sets of 15 reps. I didn't realize they looked like that until I posed for the picture. I may go with a teal colored sandal. That is the color of the trim on the dress. Thanks for the idea. Marcia

9 lbs to go till I hit the centry club. weight is comming off but it seems sooooo slow. I am just hoping that when i am laying around for my back surgery I dont gain anything back. Btw surgery for my back is july 21 they are fusing L4-L5 and L5-s1 Kim