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So, I was laying in bed the other night trying to drift off to sleep when my formerly obese cat JD jumped up on the bed and then slowly walked up my leg, onto my belly and then stood on my chest, purring like mad while staring at me and purring some more. It was then that I thought two things...1...I was quite thankful that he had lost so much weight, though still a bit jealous (why can't I have hyperthyroidism instead of hypo-?) and 2...wow...this is gonna suck after I have surgery. How on earth am I gonna sleep at night? So, how do you sleep at night? My eventual sleeping position is my stomach. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and suggest that laying on your stoma…

I may have been too ambitious with breakfast this morning; 3 bites of an english muffin sandwich consisting of piled scrambled egg and bacon, about 2 tbsp and 1 piece respectively. I ate 3 bites, probably too quickly, and suffered in mega pain for like an hour afterward, including a sliming where I barely made it to the bathroom at work. Ever since all day I can't put one thing in my mouth without feeling like I just ate the Thanksgiving turkey. So at the end of the day, I'm not going to come near making my protein quota for the day, and just generally feel crummy. Suggestions? Comments?

Hey! Could you do me a favor and like this page?http://www.facebook.com/CharmFactory Then like this photo http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1804068658488&set=o.76044050794 If by January 23rd, I have the most likes I will win a prize!! <3 Thanks in advance.

I am having problems finding reasonable plus size clothes. I dont want to spend much on them because I wont be able to fit them in a few months. Most of my clothes dont fit because they are too big, I've tried ebay,goodwill,salvation army to find cheap clothes, specifally jeans and pants I wear a 24tall in womens pants,and 22 in tops and dresses.Its hard to find discounted fashionable stylish jeans and pants.It would be greatly appreciated.

He Grasped me firmly but gently just above my elbow and guided me into a room, his room. Then he quietly shut the door and we were alone. He approached me soundlessly, from behind, and spoke in a low, reassuring voice close to my ear. "Just relax." Without warning, he reached down and I felt his strong, calloused hands start at my ankles, gently probing, and moving upward along my calves slowly but steadily. My breath caught in my throat. I knew I should be afraid, but somehow I didn't care. His touch was so experienced, so sure. When his hands moved up onto my thighs, I gave a slight shudder, and partly closed my eyes. My pulse was pounding. I felt his k…

I love the folks I work with, they are there for me when I need them, but don't mind being totally un PC and letting me be the butt of a joke. They are all artists, and social workers too... a little bit whacked. I was telling them today that I am almost at my surgery day early next week. One all asked me to explain what I was having done, and I told her about the incisions, and how the laprascope(sp) works, and the machine that cuts/staples and cauterizes the stomach... and how much they are cutting off... when another co worker asked me what they will do with the stomach that they cut off, and everyone gave suggestions... my boss said I should keep it and make art out …

Just having a sad day today. My city made national news today because of a school shooting. Today it was at my former high school. This is the second time in three years that we've made the news because of very public, very violent occurences. My city is (and I know this point is arguable) the best city in the world. It's usually so safe, and I'd feel comfortable pretty much ANYWHERE here walking by myself at night. Today a kid killed one school administrator and seriously injured another before taking his own life. I'm not sure why I'm so upset, it isn't like I was there, nor did I know the suspect or either of the two victims, but it just makes me so sad to hear a…

This Christmas my cousin Sue gave me a booklet used for savings. I must admit my first thought was what a cheap gift LOL. Anyway last night we needed some groceries so my husband Jimmy and I figured we would try this program. We normally spend about $ 70 - $ 80 picking up some basic food necessities before we do our major shopping for the week. So we picked up the same items we always do but to both of our surprises using this program it only cost us $ 16 for the same products, brands and quantities that always cost us in the mid $70s. I called her and thanked her tremendously. I also asked her where she found this so that I can tell other family members and friends. She …

Okay, I feel like mentioning something. We are so good at being politically correct, us sleevers. Maybe it is because we spend so much time defending our decision to people who don't understand, so we get good at downplaying how much being not-fat would change our lives for the better. I'm always seeing people write, "I know being thin won't mean life is perfect" or, "I know just being thin won't bring happiness". Well I am coming out of the closet - Being average or thin is GOING TO BRING ME A LOT OF HAPPINESS!!!! :confused1: And being average or thin IS going to solve a LOT of my problems!! I just posted to a thread about your top 10 reasons to get VSG. I read…

sleeping with the blow dryer on, among other things http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/woman-sleeps-with-blow-dryer/p9cjwqa?rel=msn Eating tissue paper like its candy--yuck! http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/kesha-eats-toilet-paper/pn4pz1l?rel=msn

I'm juts curious if any parents are afraid their child will have a weight problem, and what you're doing. I'm terrified my daughter (she's only 2.5) will have to struggle and know the pain of growing p heavy. Im not restricting any foods, but everything in moderation. I also make sure she has plenty of outside time, running around, climbing, etc.

Hi group! So I'm just curious. . how did everyone do over Christmas? I did good. . stayed the same weight, didn't gain or lose. I ate whatever, not hugh amounts mind you. . . but at 1 year out I'm used to it. . i did eat fudge and cheesecake though and let me tell you it was yum. . . ginger snaps and some truffles too. . . of course alcoholic beverages and just had a good time. . . Christmas was really fun this year. . . more fun then any other year. . don't know why we did the exact same stuff. . . church for Christmas Eve, celebrating after church, Christmas morning open presents, start cooking for dinner, eat and graze all day long, had guests coming and going . . i…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Happy Hanukkah!! Happy Kwanzaa!! Happy Boxing Day!! Happy Winter Solstice!! Whatever you are Celebrating, make the most of it! I personally intend to enjoy every second - and that being without junk food. I will have a great time being in the company of my loved ones. Nothing is better.

Hi there, This is my first time posting a new topic. My question is: What protein drink out there is good with a ton of protein? I would like to purchase some before my surgery. Thanks, Sheila

Happy Birthday to you! Happy birthday to you. Happy Birthday Dear Tiffykins

Hi vsg friends! I have a male friend coming to town for a couple of days. I need some movie recommendations. I hate walking around the movie store and reading boxes wondering if it's a good movie or not. Anyone see anything that is not an action movie or a chick flick , something that would seem good whether you're male or female? it doesn't have to be a new release.

Hi there. Just wanted to see if I could build a new home with some new (and hopefully old) friends. I do not wanna be 'homeless' anymore so here I am! This is gonna be a place for friends to meet (hopefully) and talk about anything & everything. My name is Tracy and I live in Deer Park, Texas. I have been married for 6 years. I was banded in April '07. Got 4 pounds away from goal, quit smoking and gained 46-50 pounds back so I am on my journey again. This time as a non-smoker :w00t: This is a life change and with it comes lifelong friends...wanna come along for the ride? :blushing:

I hope it's a great day

So I just took my blood test and the night before I had smoked , I fully intend to kick the habit as last night was my last time but now I'm scared that it will be a bad thing if it shows on my tests ? The thc? Cause I had to take a pee test too? Someone please help me understand? I read some forums and got mixed responses!

Hey all, I am a formerly banded person who now has a sleeve. I do not regret my first LAP-BAND®® as it helped me to get to a normal wt. I had to give it up and gained a lot of my wt back. I had a subsequent band with little success in loosing wt but had major complications which resulted in an emergency removal and revision to a gastric sleeve.:thumbup: I am very familiar with all types of WLS including RNY as my daughter has had that surgery. I just wanted to introduce myself if someone reads this who is not acquainted with me. I hang out in LAP-BAND®® chat and vertical sleeve chat a lot.:sleep: I am making this post because I need your input. I am toying with…

Hey everyone! Well here we all are. Together in one specific place, for one specific reason. But... I know that's not ALL I'm about. I have a life!!! So, today is Friday - TGGGGG!!! I have a basketball game to go to on Sunday. I'm a Sacramento Kings fan and have quarter season tickets to their games. They suck, but oh well. I'm a very loyal girl! Yesterday I bought the Butterball Turkey Fryer. It was 112 bucks at WalMart. This is going to be the first I'm ever going to do the Thanksgiving Turkey in a fryer. I've never even tried it fried!! But, all I keep hearing is how tender and juicy the bird comes out. Well with a 3 oz stomach I was worried how I'…

anyone else? Is there a button for new posts still? Besides going to my profile to see the subscribed threads? I'm confuzzled.

I am almost four months post-op and I have never posted a topic in the Success Stories tab. My Mom says I am my harshest critic but I really haven't felt any noticeable successes though I know they are there. I have lost 53 pounds. Never in my life have I lost that much, I think the most I ever lost was 25lbs. The pants I couldn't begin to pour myself into before surgery are now comfortable. The bras that dug into my back and shoulders now fit nicely. I am wearing the same shirts as before surgery but now they hang as they are meant to. In photos my smile is more prominent than my chins, of which I am down to only 1. Yet, I look in the mirror and only see vague ch…

Anyone else have it? I had been thinking about it for a long time. I wanted a natural everyday look that after having 2 kids under the age of 6 I didn't have the time to do each morning. I found a very experienced artist that is very gifted and had my lips and upper and lower eyelids done yesterday. Today I'm swollen but I'm looking forward to seeing the end result. I go back in 4 weeks for a retouch to make sure everything is the way I want it to be and I'm done for 5 years at least. I got a soft pink on my lips so I can always add a darker color to change it up and various eye shadows to change my eyes. I'm so excited at the thought of looking good no matter what eve…

Hi All, I need some help figuring out what kind of clothing I will need when I go to Alaska at the end of November. I have lived my whole life in Southern Ca and am totally clueless as to what I might need when the temps hit the negatives at night. Nancy

Uh waiter... WAITER!!! There's a hair in my food. I demand a refund and such. (damn) Nevermind... it's my hair. *gasp* What's that?!?! Is it a tumor? Do I have cancer in my hand? Am I gonna die?? Oh wait... it's my knuckle. me- What's this? my fiance- It's your collar bone. me- I have a collar bone?!?!?! OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!! my fiance- believe it or not... everyone has a collarbone me- Well duh! It's just that I've never seen mine before. :thumbup: That is just a small chapter in my random book of life.

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Okay, so I'm feeling out the new vertical sleeve talk and the first thing I noticed is that it is very ...... feminine, in appearance now. Doesn't that leave the fellas out a bit? I'm willing to say that there are probably plenty of guys out there who don't mind the pink and dusty rose color palette, but the art icon next to each forum is of a distinctly feminine form, subtly suggesting that this entire site is really meant only for women. It would be a shame to start making male sleevers feel as though this isn't the place for them, they are already in the minority for support available.

Has anyone figured out how to set a default font/size/color choice on the new site?

Just had to share the news - I am the daughter of a published author!!! Our local paper did an article on my mom today - it was on the front page of the paper : http://cjonline.com/life/2010-10-03/book_details_alcoholism_marriage Her book is shown here: Our Marriage, Sue Pruett, Book - Barnes & Noble Just wanted to share -- I am sooooo excited for her as this is a dream come true. Kim

Hi Everyone!!! I have a blog about my lap band experience and I decided to do a giveaway. It's for the Biggest Loser food scale. I wanted to give you all the chance to enter if you wanted to. Here's the link for the instructions on how to enter. http://ladylapband.blogspot.com/2010/09/giveaway-find-out-how-to-enter.html

What does everyone do for a living??

Just seeing how many we have, and how the effects of weight loss have helped you in the community. People looking at you differently etc??? Promotions?? Looking forward to hearing from you. Marc:thumbup:

He is married and slept with my wife broke up my family and still stays married with keep my soon to be ex as his girlfriend... He is not a good person

Has anyone ordered prescriptions from online like from Canada before and had a good experience. The prices are so cheap, I just want to make sure I am getting the real thing.

hi everyone, im new and i hope im in the right place. im so glad i found this website its great. i was looking forward so much to getting my lapband after wasting so much time debating it. unfortunatley i have a question that im really scared could mean i cant get a lapband. my problem is that i remembered that about 2 and a half years ago my doc said i had an ulcer and i was treated and have been ok since. but my fear is that if you have had an ulcer or a history of one ,as apparently you can still have one with no symtoms - go figure! does this mean that you cant have a lapband. i would be so grateful to anyone who has knowledge or experience to help me answer this que…

Both your mom and dad Mine is... Dad German Mom French

Hi everyone. I am getting banded on September 23rd and I have a 5 month son and I need to know how long it will take after surgery to be able to take care of him. My husband is in the airforce so he can only take so many days off work and we live away from our families so we don't have any help here. So anyway can anyone tell me about how long till I can bend over pick him up, walk up and down steps etc. Thank you! :smile:

I just wanted to take a moment to wish all of you happy and safe Labor Day weekend. I hope you are able to spend it with those who are special to you. Enjoy!

Like many of us I have struggled with my weight and fantasized about what I would wear if I wasn't fat. I've tried to maintain a tidy and maybe even slightly fashionable look, even at my highest weight but come on, let's get real! There are some outfits that just don't hang well on a bulky frame. I think everyone's got their thing; that secret sartorial thing that we've longed for and that is symbolic of getting where we always wanted to be etc. For some it's mile high heels, for others the perfect pair of designer jeans. For me the ultimate would be a string bikini, the kind that ties at the sides. Aside from that, I want to wear a clingy sleeveless tank-style ab…

Did anyone else receive an email via LBT from this guy/company?

Hi I was just curious does anyone else play Pogo here? I love it. Its total relaxation for me. If you are not familiar its Pogo.com.

Here is a kickback code if you have a VM phone! Gives you free 60 mins and me as well!! Enjoy!! dJ7FsvcT - Code is case sensitive

there is no way i could of done this 100lbs ago it was great mylifeandreedelisle some picture of my trip

I can hardly believe how many doctors I have talked to, how many times I have asked for help and how many times I have been ignored. Finally, today, May 19th, 2010 - I got help .... my family got help. After going thru a divorce back in 1991, many of my thought processes changed. For many of you here, maybe now you will understand why I am the way I am. Why I play devil's advocate. Why I am always willing to accept that there are two sides to every story. Why I believe that stories change every time they are told, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. After always being called a perfect couple, many friends and relatives couldn't believe we were getting …

No, I do not want a sample. I am looking at the menu trying to decide what I want. Quit asking me to try the sample over and over. Can you please shut UP already??? One more wave of that toothpick and I walk.

think i have a leak. fills are not working like they did. have to go to dr. and see what my next step is.

I'm getting ready today to go on a camping trip to the beach. I'll only be gone a week but I find that I'm already feeling sad that I won't be keeping in touch with all of you! This forum has been so helpful to me. I just want to take a minute and thank all of you for participating and sharing your thoughts and stories. I can't imagine how marooned I would have felt if I hadn't been able to reach out to you during this major change in my life. I'll be making a special trip to the grocery store after we get the camp site set up to buy all the right things for me to be eating. I'm looking forward to mentally checking out for a little while. Some of you know that last fa…

I'm about to begin my surgery journey and read this site daily. I see how little are portion sizes and issues people have with eating at restaurants or on dates and it hit me - the silver lining to our portion sizes is that now artfully arranged sushi and fancy french cuisine are full meals!:tongue_smilie: A date at a sushi restaurant where two pieces of sashimi are slowly consumed wouldn't raise anyone's curiosity and that overpriced french dish with one sprig of something balanced on one morsel of something is suddenly just right! =) I guess I'm a dork but the image of this just struck me as funny.:001_rolleyes:

Anyone here like horses? I'm a horse fan - I've got two at the moment and am really looking forward to riding more now my weight is down.