Hello everyone...I hope you are all enjoying your week!

Here we go...

1) today is my last work day for the week!

2) I have a fun filled Valentines Day coming up!

3) only 3 days till I get to see Tom and Brett, and meet Aaron!! YAY!!

good morning...say hi to tom and brett and give that Aaron a big hug for me

1. i got a much needed fill in my band yesterday.....now on liquids for 2 days...which sucks...I'm HUNGRY

2. dropped another 11 pounds which brings my total since surgery to 91 and 111 from my highest

3. i got my state tax refund back. yeah..it's small but hey size doesn't matter right?  yeah right!!

Paul, Nice news on your weight loss. I have a fill appointment next week and still am unsure of what I want to do. I think it depends on how my weigh-in goes. -- Tom 

thanks Tom.  I appreciate that. it's a lot of weight off but sometimes it's hard not to look at the RNY people and say damn I wish I could lose that much in that short a time. ya know?  but I know I made the right decision for me in getting the band. I had been getting hungry very very soon after a meal and I could eat more than I needed to so I knew it was time.  i am hoping this fill kicks in soon, doesn't feel much different but maybe it will when I get back to solids...he said hopefully.  hey I bought some all bran, I am going to try using it this weekend to coat some chicken as you mentioned. sounds yummy and goodness knows I could use the fiber

Hey Paul when you feel that way about the weight, just think of me. I have been sick more than I haven't since surgery due to the rapid weight loss or complications (strictures are a wonderful thing. NOT). But, I knew what I was in for when I signed up for the RNY. I wanted the rapid weight loss so I wouldn't get discouraged too. Good for you for sticking with it!

1. Got state refund this morning, going to hit Macy's 80% off sale and have a coupon for another 15%. Now waiting for federal refund, I hope its in tomorrow.

2. Working on planning Hubbies surprise 40th B-day party with his sister today.

3. The gym

1. I'm grateful this cold I have isn't any worse.

2. My partner for being who she is.

3. that this is my last day of work this week.

Connie 

[My wife and our happy home are always truely #1 & 2]

1) I have the blessing of being at work today during the annual 'Death by Dessert' competition/ potluck. Part of the committee which puts it on actually. Didn't make a WLS friendly entry, but do have my favorite cappuchino protein powder and instant ho****er available.

2) Madrona Fiber Arts festival weekend. I get to see my friend Chris and plan a vacation up to her place this summer to have her teach us Kakishibu (www.kakishibui.com) Private lessons for 4 days! Anybody wanna come? We're gonna stay in Birch Bay and commute to her studio.

3) My hips fell sometime yesterday (waist got longer? bumm roll got smaller? flying buttress isn't flying as high?)

Wifee says
1) furry puppy who is still here and loves me no matter what (he's only 14yo).
2) having a job I love.
3) having had another day with my wife.

OMG... DEATH BY DESSERT!!!! I would have killed for that a year ago.LOL - It would be challenging. I am too easily tempted to be bad. I never seek out the bagels or donuts on birthday celebrations. I do miss the Pan era Cinnamon Crunch Bagel. It is my #1 favorite Panera product.

1. Don't have to go to vegas for work after all

2. Went out dancing with hot gym guy last night and got to sleep in this morning

3. excited to go work out today

edited to add #4

4. Hot gym guy (his name is Aiden) asked me out on an actual date for tonight, and I'm actually excited about it!