Tracey

[Guest guest]

Hi Jan..

Thanks for replying to my post!! I was beginning to think that I was crazy because noone was replying...making me think that I was the only one with this problem.

Your post was VERY helpful to me. I used to have to take antibiotics before dental work because I have a heart mumur of sorts. Last year my cardiologist told me that I no longer needed to take them before dental work. He said that new guidelines show that it was not necessary. Im totally confused as far as all of that goes now.

Well I will run it by my dentist in the morning. Im afraid to do anything that could make the liver worse when I have been trying so hard to get the numbers to go down.

I also think that its an excellent idea for your doctor to "outline" good drugs..bad drugs for you. I would find that extremely helpful in my case to.

I think that I have to rethink my choice of doctors at this point.

Once again thank you so much for taking the time to respond.

Tracey

[Guest guest]

Hi !

I'm sorry to hear about your swelling, but I am glad you were able to see a

doctor close to home. I've heard that you must be very, very patient about

the swelling! (Like THAT is easy!) Best wishes for the swelling to go away

-- SOON!

Hugs and blessings, Ann

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/3/2003 9:27:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

snurfles2@... writes:

> My tummy was flat the morning I woke

> up in the hospital.

That was the exciting preview -- now comes the time of waiting until the

picture comes out! LOL

Hugs and blessings, Ann

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Ann! I know I need to be more patient about the swelling

but it does get frustrating. My tummy was flat the morning I woke

up in the hospital. I miss it.

But, since the big scare is over, I'm going to be thankful that it

wasn't anything serious and wait for the swelling to go away in it's

own good time.

Hugs!

Tracey

> Hi !

>

> I'm sorry to hear about your swelling, but I am glad you were able

to see a

> doctor close to home. I've heard that you must be very, very

patient about

> the swelling! (Like THAT is easy!) Best wishes for the swelling

to go away

> -- SOON!

>

> Hugs and blessings, Ann

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh, so THAT's what that was! LOL! I hope it doesn't take too much

longer to develop.

Tracey

> In a message dated 5/3/2003 9:27:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

> snurfles2@c... writes:

> > My tummy was flat the morning I woke

> > up in the hospital.

>

> That was the exciting preview -- now comes the time of waiting

until the

> picture comes out! LOL

>

> Hugs and blessings, Ann

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Tracey,

I am so sorry to read about Sugar. How tough it must be to watch a good

friend and member of the family go downhill. I send you my positive thoughts,

sympathy and prayers.

Hugs and blessings, Ann

[Guest guest]

Ann, thank you for your kindness. Sorry I've disappeared lately. I

had a convention to attend last week. Sugar is stable and even

doing a bit better now so we're hopeful that she's still got a

little time left. I appreciate all the prayers and positive

thoughts!

Hugs!

Tracey

> Hi Tracey,

>

> I am so sorry to read about Sugar. How tough it must be to watch

a good

> friend and member of the family go downhill. I send you my

positive thoughts,

> sympathy and prayers.

>

> Hugs and blessings, Ann

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I leave in 11 days for Brazil and I am getting excited.

> > Hugs,

>

> --Kym in Seattle

Kym,

My dear, you are so brave! I am so excited for you too. 11 days and

counting, wow!

I will keep you in my prayers, you are breaking inot a new frontier

for all of us on this board. Cant wait to hear your experinces.

Sharon in Onyx

who wishes she were that brave, cause she would be $13 k richer

now ...

[Guest guest]

Hi Kym! Wow! Your turn is almost here! I'm very excited for you!

Thank you so much for all your kind words! I can't wear a shirt

that shows my flat tummy yet because it's still round. Ugh! I'm

desperately trying to lose some more weight, hoping that will help.

Also, my gas problems have come back with a vengeance. So, I've

been doing protein drinks for the last couple of days and it's

helping with the gas. Now we'll see if it helps with the weight

loss.

I can't wait to see YOUR after photos! Take care of yourself while

you're in Brazil and be sure to let us know how you're doing!

Big Excited Hugs!!

Tracey

> You look great!! Congrats on your tummy tuck... now you need to

wear

> a shirt that SHOWS that flat tummy girlfriend!

>

> I can't wait to join you on the flatter tummy side of things! I

> leave in 11 days for Brazil and I am getting excited.

>

> You look FABU girl... really inspirational for me.

>

> Hugs,

>

> --Kym in Seattle

[Guest guest]

> Thanks, Tracey, for the complement. Re: cookies. If I get my

hands

> on them, NO ONE will get any! LOL! If she brings those little

> button cookies, that is, yum!

>

> Marta

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

LOL LOL, but you have to remember not to eat many,they are

so gooood!!!! I learned my lesson last pool party...

Pat

[Guest guest]

But I STILL cant say Id do this again...

>

> Hugs,

>

> --Kym

Betcha ten bucks you go for some lipo later on! LOL!

Marta

[Guest guest]

Hi Kym!

Okay, I'm on the group for one more day! I just couldn't stay off

it today. I'd miss you guys too much!

I really don't want a revision if I can help it. I'm not sure it's

my upper or lower abs since I'm not really sure of the difference.

I just know that I still have a very round stomach. It just doesn't

look like I had a tummy tuck. Those who have seen my tummy agree.

What I'm hoping for is some liposuction. It's not like the fat

that's still there is real flabby anymore so I think lipo would

probably do it. I'll let you know what he says.

Tracey

> Tracey,

>

> Are you hoping he will do a revision of your TT? Oh my god... I

> dont think I could sign up for that again.... even for a flater

> tummy. Is it your upper abs or the whole tummy you are unhappy

> with?

>

> Im wishing my upper abs were " tighter " but I think Im going to

have

> to get my ass into a gym to see if that works. Cause this girl is

> NOT subjecting herself to more plastics. Nope. NO WAY. <grin>

>

> Although I do have to say I am starting to admire my new

figure....

> and appreciate it. But I STILL cant say Id do this again...

>

> Hugs,

>

> --Kym

[Guest guest]

Hi Vicki,

Me? No, I haven't been sick until Tuesday of this week. You must

be thinkin' of someone else. But, thank you for the concern!

I'm feeling better and I'm sure I'll be back to normal in a couple

of days. It's just a cold, nothing serious.

How are your legs? Still having pain?

Tracey

> hey girl- youve been so sick for a while. whats going on? are you

> ok??

>

> vicki

[Guest guest]

> Hi Vicki,

>

> Me? No, I haven't been sick until Tuesday of this week. You must

> be thinkin' of someone else. But, thank you for the concern!

> I'm feeling better and I'm sure I'll be back to normal in a couple

> of days. It's just a cold, nothing serious.

>

> How are your legs? Still having pain?

>

> Tracey

> ********************************************

glad youre feeling better. no more leg pain. it only lasted a few

days. i walked it out.

take care vicki

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/30/2003 6:09:40 PM Pacific Standard Time,

snurfles2@... writes:

> I come close to 3,500 calories a

> day sometimes. Today, I think I've had about half that so far.

> Eating lower carb foods seems to keep me from being hungry all the

> time so I'm going to continue with this and see if it helps me lose

> another 10 or 12 pounds in the next 6 months.

>

> Hope this helps!

>

> Tracey

> *Exercise is NOT evil! Really!*

Hi Tracey!

I cannot tell you how happy I was to see you posting this calorie count. I

have been really worried about how much I have been eating, and I don't think I

have gotten that high, so I feel better. I do find the fewer carbs I eat,

the less I crave them (but you couldn't prove that by the way I have eaten in

the last two weeks)! LOL

Thanks for the boost about exercise, too!

Hugs and blessings, Ann

[Guest guest]

Thanks Jo! I was pretty excited myself about those 5 pounds!

I know it sounds weird when I describe my nose. I guess I do have a

bridge but it's not much of one and just doesn't hold up my

glasses. As it happened, I didn't get to the DMV because I forgot

to bring the letter with me. Oh well, I'll go on Friday instead. I

did have a great time yesterday, though! I bought new panties,

several bras, a pair of pants (in large, not extra-large!), and lots

of fun stitching supplies. I was on a real shopping high! LOL!

Hugs!

Tracey

> Tracey...Woweee!!! 5 more pounds lost since Oct! You go girl!!!!

>

> Lol...and now you know I'm going to have to look at your nose to

see

> the bridge and why you can't hold up a pair of glasses!!! lol

>

> I'm really tickled for your additional weightloss.

>

> Jo

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/31/2003 4:01:18 PM Pacific Standard Time,

snurfles2@... writes:

> Dr. K mentioned that the

> further out we get, the more calories we absorb so that's one of the

> reasons I'm trying really hard to back off.

Thanks, Tracey, for being the voice of reason and sanity. I know that we

will absorb more, but it is always nice to be reminded that we can't just eat

mindlessly (hmmm, I'm glad the holidays only come around for about a month)!

LOL

Hugs and blessings, Ann

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann!

Actually, at a Santee support meeting, Dr. K mentioned that the

further out we get, the more calories we absorb so that's one of the

reasons I'm trying really hard to back off. I'm doing the low carb

thing again today with the same result. Not nearly as hungry. It's

such a relief!

Hugs!

Tracey

>

> I cannot tell you how happy I was to see you posting this calorie

count. I

> have been really worried about how much I have been eating, and I

don't think I

> have gotten that high, so I feel better.

>

> Hugs and blessings, Ann

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/2004 8:17:40 PM Pacific Standard Time,

snurfles2@... writes:

> Yeah, I'm glad the holidays are over myself!

Me, too! I am back (as of this morning) on a better eating regimen and it

feels so good. I decided to wait until today (old dieting habit) so I could eat

my way through the remainder of the *bad* foods! LOL

Protein, veggies, water...I feel *cleaner* already -- I even made cookies

today and I'm not eating them (in fact I am so tired of sweets they aren't even

tempting)!

Feel like sharing the Tomato Casserole? I made up my own casserole today

with ricotta cheese, salsa, eggs, cheddar, Romano and parmesan cheeses -- topped

with pork rinds for the crunch. I don't know that anyone in the world would

like it except for me, but I wanted something high in protein and I only had

cheese and eggs at the time, so I was experimenting. It didn't turn out spicy

enough but it was pretty good and I have lots for tomorrow.

Best wishes with your adjustments!

Hugs and blessings, Ann

[Guest guest]

> I wish we could just eat blindly for the rest of our lives, but at

> least it's a lot easier for us to keep those pounds from coming

> back. We really only have to make small adjustments to keep it in

> check. I'm so grateful for this surgery!

>

> Hugs!

> Tracey

====================

Tracey you are marching into this new year with such a great surge

of positive energy! I love it!!

Jo

[Guest guest]

Hi Tracey!

Thanks for the recipe -- I think I will try it on Sunday!

Hugs and blessings, Ann

(still resisting those cookies -- they actually smell disgusting...love my

fried chicken and FROZEN -- before cooking -- green beans)

[Guest guest]

Awe! (blush!) Thanks Mama Jo!

Tracey

>

> Tracey you are marching into this new year with such a great surge

> of positive energy! I love it!!

>

> Jo

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann!

Sure! I'm happy to share the recipe! You're sounds pretty yummy, I

must say! I might put french fried onions on it rather than the

pork rinds but then I wouldn't get as much protein.

TOMATO CASSEROLE:

Two pounds roma tomatoes

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh chopped parsley to taste

Fresh marjoram to taste or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

One teaspoon paprika

One cup crumbled feta cheese

One cup dried bread crumbs

Brush casserole dish with olive oil. Layer half the tomatoes, add

seasonings to taste, layer half the feta cheese. Repeat layer. Top

with breadcrumbs and paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Pretty simple! I'll be making it tomorrow and I'll let you know how

it turns out. I can hardly wait!

BTW, congratulations on avoiding those cookies! I can't resist

fresh baked cookies! I'm so impressed!

Tracey

> In a message dated 1/1/2004 8:17:40 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> snurfles2@c... writes:

>

> Feel like sharing the Tomato Casserole? I made up my own

casserole today

> with ricotta cheese, salsa, eggs, cheddar, Romano and parmesan

cheeses -- topped

> with pork rinds for the crunch. >

> Best wishes with your adjustments!

>

> Hugs and blessings, Ann

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

That does sound good! But, you didn't do a pinch of sugar. My Italian next

door neighbour (Who lived to be 89 and Was an old woman when I was born!)

said you never cook with tomatoes unless you add a pinch of sugar to cut the

acid.

_____

From: snurfles17 [mailto:snurfles2@...]

Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 9:13 AM

Subject: Re: Tracey

Hi Ann!

Sure! I'm happy to share the recipe! You're sounds pretty yummy, I

must say! I might put french fried onions on it rather than the

pork rinds but then I wouldn't get as much protein.

TOMATO CASSEROLE:

Two pounds roma tomatoes

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh chopped parsley to taste

Fresh marjoram to taste or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

One teaspoon paprika

One cup crumbled feta cheese

One cup dried bread crumbs

Brush casserole dish with olive oil. Layer half the tomatoes, add

seasonings to taste, layer half the feta cheese. Repeat layer. Top

with breadcrumbs and paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Pretty simple! I'll be making it tomorrow and I'll let you know how

it turns out. I can hardly wait!

BTW, congratulations on avoiding those cookies! I can't resist

fresh baked cookies! I'm so impressed!

Tracey

> In a message dated 1/1/2004 8:17:40 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> snurfles2@c... writes:

>

> Feel like sharing the Tomato Casserole? I made up my own

casserole today

> with ricotta cheese, salsa, eggs, cheddar, Romano and parmesan

cheeses -- topped

> with pork rinds for the crunch. >

> Best wishes with your adjustments!

>

> Hugs and blessings, Ann

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/2/04 11:25:02 AM Central Standard Time,

sonofmosiah@... writes:

> That does sound good! But, you didn't do a pinch of sugar. My Italian next

> door neighbour (Who lived to be 89 and Was an old woman when I was born!)

> said you never cook with tomatoes unless you add a pinch of sugar to cut the

> acid.

>

Was she kin to my grandmother?? ...LOL.

Mel(who now uses nutrasweet)