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I think dh and I have pretty much decided to try to sell our house. We have a certain price we must get in order for it to be financially reasonable to sell, so if we can't get that I guess we'll wait. We're hoping we can sell it for what we need so we can work on paying off our debt & get a fresh start. We plan to rent a house for a year or so after selling to allow time to pay off debts & save some money. We're not struggling financially, but we do live a tight, tight budget right now. So, this would help us out greatly. We're probably going to contact the RE agent this week or next. Then the work begins...getting it ready to be shown. Living with 4 kid…

As we all prepare to spend tomorrow with our family and friends, I wanted to take time out to thank each and every one of you. I have many, many things for which I am thankful this year. One of them is this wonderful site. We have seen it grow tremendously in a very short period of time. VST is not just another web site, it is a special place where we know we can all share our triumphs and challenges without fear of being judged. We know we can count on one another to help us through the good and bad times. In a very short period of time, we have become a family here. I am thankful for all of you, the support you have given me and the other members of this forum. …

I have missed her posting. It seems like it's been awhile since she has posted. Does anyone remember her saying she is going out of town or anything?:confused1:

I just wanted to take a moment and wish everyone a happy, safe and blessed Thanksgiving holiday. We are heading to West Virginia to visit John's family for a week. Because of how isolated in the mountains of WV we'll be, I won't have internet or phone service. I should be able to get phone service sporadically when we head into "town". I'm very thankful to have the opportunity call all of you friends, and very grateful to have you all in my life.

Hi everyone!! I just thought I would "check in"...And ty Vegas Angel for letting everyone know I got computer problems. My oldest son is back in town and I asked if I could borrow his lap top, so here I am!!:001_tongue: But am trying to figure this thing out!! LOL Got a question for everyone- I've bought 3 computers- all HP's........ and I have been thinking of getting a MAC... does anyone here use one> I;ve heard good things about MAC's as far as viruses, updates, etc. being a good thing and just having to learn how to use one.... And then I have heard things like they are too expensive, and the softwear you have to get from them etc. Would just …

hey Im bored and craving junk food and chat is down does anyoen wanna talk here?

Hi all - Chancie asked me to let you all know the following: "I just spent almost 2 hours trying to reply to threads... and only answered probably 4. My computer bit the dust.... and I'm on an old one of my sons ( windows 98 ) and my broad band isn't compatable with it.... I live in the country and all we have is dial up, but I finnally got verizon broad band that was working soooo good!" "Would you let the everyone know that I'm not ignoring the posts... and all the new people.. I'm really amazed at how many there are! Plus working in retail.. the next 2 weeks ( or more ) are gonna be crazy- and I can't spend hours on here tyring to post- ( pisses me off LOL wh…

Hey friends, Sorry I haven't been on here much this week. I have been really sick with this nasty flu. I have been struggling to get enough fluids in and keep all the nasty tasting meds. down. I feel a little better today. Doc said I might be able to go back to work on Monday. We just have to wait and see. :confused1:

What does PB stains for?

I haven't come across a thread like this...maybe I'm wrong. Born from my facebook Movie List note, I realized I watch way too many movies...and I'd like to know what ya'll think of movies that you've seen. Recently I saw "He's Just Not That Into You" and I hated it. Not all of it, but most of it...I liked the uptight wife who threw the mirror and then cleaned it up. But overall the movie was really not what I expected. I expected it to follow the premise of the book, and I thought it'd be more of a chick-bonding flick than a sappy love story (or a few of 'em). The stories depicted proved the "exceptions" rather than "rule", which is what the book tried so hard to…

I ride and show American Saddlebred horses. Every time I get on my horse, I automatically sit up straight like I am supposed to. And I even walk with my back straight. But why is it that when I sit down I don't sit up straight? lol

Hi ! I am new to the forum and am waiting for approval from my insurance for LB surgery. I am going through Jewish Hospital. Anyone from this area? :nervous

Lindsay Lohan Has Changed A Lot in 3 Years... (PIC) In "Mean Girls", she was absolutely gorgeous.. Amazing rack, nice face... Now, she's just a skeleton.

Happy Birthday! Today is your day. Have a good one.:thumbup:

Have a good day and watch out for that bad sugary stuff. :confused1: LOL

....like when clearly the post has no relevance or adds no value to the OP's question or concern. Like this: OP Question: I am having trouble finding a good fish recipe I like...can anyone help? Response: I hate fish! Fish makes me gag! Can someone explain the purpose of this? I mean, if you don't like fish, then why dont you just move on to the next thread? Who really cares what makes you gag or not gag???? I know I don't.

Did anyone else see Monday Night Football? Sensational overtime touchdown pass!! Go Pack!!:clap2::clap2:

Daddy's Little Girl Is All Grown Up [PIC] Reason number 34 that kids should not be on facebook

Okay, it's that time again... here are some "getting to know you" type of questions for our weekend visitors: 1. Any weekend plans? 2. What (if any) challenges have you had this week? 3. Tell us about a small victory you had this week. 4. Tell us something that makes you happy.

I would like people to name some movies they like. My friends and and I are always looking for movies to rent. We check the new releases, but I know there are some good movies that aren't new releases anymore. I like comedy but not that really stupid stuff that's just plain dumb. I also like a good drama. Mystic River is a good drama. It has Kevin Bacon in it. Anyone else want to name some of their favorites? Let's try to keep this thread going-new movies come out all the time.

It was hilarious, especially the line dance they did coming down the aisle :-) Kevin's shoes & wig (toupee) Dwight the player..funny how men are more attractive at weddings, or are the women just drunk and stupid? Phyllis's ginormous hat...and the toast, geeze...it didn't let me down, true Office style. A classic.

Alex, Thank you so much for the new ipod. I just love it. When I got home from getting my sleeve surgery, it was waiting for me. :thumbup: Again, thank you. I will post a picture of me and my new pink ipod sometime this week. Judy

I was able to edit the pictures to lighten them up a little bit. My friend "J" was able to snap a picture of his mouth dropped open when he first realized it was me, but a guy walked right in front of the camera and you can't see John at all. . . Here's a few pics of the night ! ! ! Us waiting for his arrival Caysen and his "welcome home" sign The First Embrace (my knees were knocking, I almost fell, luckily he was holding me up) John reaching for Caysen (me holding back tears) Truly the most magical night of my life, I can't believe he's home. It's just amazing, and very surreal. We're grilling out tonight, and will have our first family…

In this day and age, most of us share a great deal of information about ourselves in "cyberspace." Whether it be here on LBT, other forums, blogs, MySpace, Facebook, etc., we put a lot of information about ourselves out there for others to see. By doing so, we may also be putting ourselves in a vulnerable position for cyberbullying. A friend of mine shared an interesting article with me today. I wanted to take this opportunity to pass it on to all of you as a reminder that we need to be careful of how we portray ourselves, what information we share with people and who we choose to share it with, as we never know when it may backfire against us. "Cyberbullying: Adult…

Hello everyone. My name is Tina and I have been on this board for over two years now and have met some amazing people. I wanted to reach out to everyone in an effort to get some support for the upcoming 3-Day Breast Cancer walk that I will be participating in. I did the walk last year and enjoyed every minute of it. Because I have lost the weight and I have the ability to walk 60 miles, I want to continue doing this walk for as long as I can. I am asking that you please support my fundraising efforts so that I can participate. I must meet a minimum of $2,300 in donations or I cannot participate. The walk is October 9-11 and I have quite a ways to go before getting to my f…

In this day and age, most of us share a great deal of information about ourselves in "cyberspace." Whether it be here on LBT, other forums, blogs, MySpace, Facebook, etc., we put a lot of information about ourselves out there for others to see. By doing so, we may also be putting ourselves in a vulnerable position for cyberbullying. A friend of mine shared an interesting article with me today. I wanted to take this opportunity to pass it on to all of you as a reminder that we need to be careful of how we portray ourselves, what information we share with people and who we choose to share it with, as we never know when it may backfire against us. "Cyberbullying: Adu…

Hello everybody! I got banded in Jan 06 self pay in Mexico. Found Dr. Maese in Dallas for fills and its BEEN A NIGHTMARE!!! I dunno where 2 begin, Everytime he would see me he rushed me, and when i have questions or concerns he would act like I was wasting his time or like I was bothering him w/ my ignorance, but the worst of all is When I had 2 emergencies, I was having very painful spams in port area for 2 days I called him, left him 3 messages, he NEVER called me back, was out of town and his nurses told me to go 2 the ER. He never bother 2 call me back to see if I got better,:omg: The 2nd emergency :I had was food stuck in band for 2 days over weekend, I called his…

I just got off the phone with John, and he is out of Afghanistan. He's still in transition, but will definitely be home this week. We finally have a real date, and least to say once this next weekend rolls around, I don't think I'll be on much. I have so much to do, and not a lot of time to get it all done. Thank you to all of you for your support, prayers and good thoughts. We're in the homestretch, and it's almost over. Keep praying for safe flights, and no further delays. My heart is full of joy again ! ! !

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My neice is a cheerleader and nationals are being held in Texas. I have always wanted to go there, I think it's a beautiful place. Looks like 2010 is going to be my year. First the band then Texas.:mad:

My dad died unexpectedly in June. In July my bf broke up with me the week after he told me he missed me so much after I got back from my dad's funeral, that he never wanted to let go of me. Today my little silky terrier who has been my baby for 13 years died in my arms while I was waiting for my vet to meet me at his office. She has had a heart murmur and has been on Lasix since Nov. and today her little heart just gave out. Oh boy, I am at goal and life still sucks.

I went today, and bought the homecoming outfit for the airport pick of the husband. I'm ditching the bracelet, but I love the outfit, and it looks so much better in person. Ignore the shiny skin, it was humid here today, and ignore the poor picture quality. It's what I get for handing the camera to the 11 yr old kiddo. I down to a size 16 pant, and a large to XL top depending on the store. I can't wait for him to see me ! ! !

yes - i have an addiction to the show & can't wait for the season premier tonight. was at the gym this morning (24hr fitness) and they had new posters of michelle up - she LOOKS GREAT!!! great time of yr for a new season...

I love reading the posts here. I read even more than I post and I do post a lot too. Some people are using very tiny fonts that are really hard to read. I sure don't want to miss anything being the curious little bugger that I am. I wear glasses but some of the fonts are still so tiny I really have to struggle to read them. If you go to user cp then to edit options on the left, right at the very bottom is where you can set your font size so that every post is the same size and you don't have to set it every time you post. Thank you in advance if you're willing to set your font so that it's a size that is easier to see.

Hi, I am booked in for a lap band operation in October and as it i set up I would like to go through with it, as I don't want to be on constant diets for the rest of my life, and I want to make sure I can just lose the weight I need and then start living properly. But my family members have heard of the Cambridge Diet - just 500 calories a day. Apparently the carbohydrate content in the shakes and Soups the Cambridge Diet programme sell their members is just enough for the body. You don't need to eat or drink anything other than what they give you. Because the carbs in the sachets are only just enough, it forces the body into ketosis, burning fat instead. When the body …

Everyone is so busy on labor day that they don't have time to post? Unfortunately, I have a bad cold and I am not fit enough to be around other humans. I am so glad it's a holiday since I am sure not up to going to work. going to the dr. on Wed. which is a regularly scheduled appointment, but I am sure glad I have it. This coughing is wearing me out.

Hi, I am currently waiting for approval (hopefully only 3 months to go)! Besides a weight problem, I also have rhumetoid arthritis-I was wondering does anyone else who has had lap band surgery have a disease that can be aggrivated by your weight? How did you cope with the disease and its problems after surgery? did loosing weight help ease your other symptoms? I currently take a drug called enbrel to control my RA and will have to stop taking it a few weeks pre & post op. I am afraid not only will I be dealing with my new lap band, new eating AND have to deal with a severe flare up of the RA.

HI ALL, I AM NOW THE PROUD GRANDMOTHER..(MY FIRST TIME). OF A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL.DAKOTA MCKENZIE, SHE WEIGHED 2.4 POUNDS AND 13 INCHES LONG.. SO FAR SHE IS DOING REALLY GOOD AND SO IS MOM. PLEASE KEEP THEM BOTH IN YOUR PRAYERS. MY SON IS SOOO PROUD OF HIS NEW BABY GIRL, ALSO HIS FIRST.. THANKS SO MUCH..T-ROSE I HOPE I DID THIS RIGHT...:biggrin:

On lap band talk, there is a thread called "posting just to post" I think we need that thread here. We can talk about anything that's on our mind. This past weekend I went camping. In the middle of the night, the sprinklers came on with no warning. I seriously think the entire campground could hear me yelling "shut that off!" I had a book I borrowed from a friend on the picnic table. It got completely ruined. I am not happy. they should put signs up that underground sprinklers come on so don't set your tent up over one of these underground hidden sprinklers!

It seems like my surgery has set off a ripple effect and everyone around me has started trying harder to lose weight (non-surgically, so far). I thought of that tonight when my buddy told me he had started going to the gym. My mother and my brother have also started dieting. All of them are significantly overweight (like me), but none of them were really trying to do anything about it until now. I am glad that it seems like this has been a catalyst for other people becoming healthier too...but it also worries me that they might be feeling threatened by my losing weight. None of them liked the idea when I first mentioned I was getting the surgery.

Ok, in the big scheme of things this is just a bellyache issue rather than a true rant issue. However, it's driving me nuts. They're baaack............ We live near two major vineyards and wineries so my house gets invaded with them this time of year. I had blueberries and yogurt for Breakfast and they were swarming around my face trying to get at the blueberries. I keep all the produce tucked away as much as possible but they are still all over. They sit on the walls, the radio aerial, the cupboards the range hood.........everywhere. I keep the vacuum plugged in and several times a day I suck them all up. When my son was little this used to upset him.."Don't kill…

In case you happen by this evening or Weds.... Good luck on your boards! You'll do great!! :tt2: :w00t: TPG

**Sorry I've asked this question mutiple times on other threads cause I'm trying to get an answer, I hope someone knows** So for the poeple with Tricare that got approved for lapband what did your approval say? I know that this is a weird question but I'm not sure about something I'm approved for on the triwest website, I'm wondering if that is the surgery or something else. I have Tricare prime with triwest... On the triwest website it says I'm approved for two things my consult with my surgeon (1 visit) and "office/outpatient visit (3 visits)". I know what the consult means [because I've already been at my first consult] but what is the "office/outpatient visit, i…

Do many people use the chat room? Every time I go in there I am the only one there. Just curious

Hi everyone: I think there must be only ONE other person who's undergone WLS and is a fellow Tweeter (That stands for user of the Twitter.com website BTW) and he's a Lap Bander. Just to be in the balpark of people on Twitter who've undergone weight loss, I've had to settle for people who've done so WITHOUT undergoing WLS. So this begs the question WHERE FOR ART THOU FELLOW WLSers??? Where (Not to mention WHY) are you hiding from Twitter? Twitter is a GREAT way to communicate. It's also a GREAT tool for announcing meetings and other activities too. Don't have an account yet? CHECK IT OUT - twitter.com (I don't work for Twitter nor do I have ANYTHING to gain (Excep…

How many jars of pickles do you think I can smuggle in my carry on bag and still leave room for my clothes? I thought I better start this thread here and stop taking over AJ's thread. No kidding, How big can our carry on bags be? I don't want to bother with checking in luggage. I'm already packed but I'm afraid my sachel is too big.

Does anyone here watch these shows? I remember when they cancelled Big Medicine sometime last year right in the middle of the season - I was so devastated. I loved how they went back and showed The Davis Dr.s patients from time to time to see how they were faring. Especially Allen! What a major wonder this guy is!! Also this show went away for a good year, but has finally come back on the Discover Health channel and recently showed about 5 new episodes. It's been a few weeks since any new ones, but it has been great to see some of the patients from a ways back. Allen has done phenomenal!! His excess skin surgery was pretty astounding too!! Ruby, she is absolutely fa…

:scared0: got the shock of my life!!!! COLIN ......mr I will never talk:mad0: is saying word approximations for everything if prompted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbup1: He does have over 200+ signs. But no real verbal expressions but Sponge bob! For the first time since Miranda was in hospital for a week plus in 2005 HE SAID MOMMY and then "Ice ub ou" ....translated to I love you...... he just said smelly feet to me as I am typing when he was sticking them in my face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8 3/4 years... I have waited to hear him say mommy (he has always said "Spongebob though" ) I am so excited.....Grandma was crying when he said stuff to her on the phone..................…