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One of my goals when I lost 50 pounds of my weight was to learn how to drive a motorcycle. I have always been a rider and had many stares and ugly comments about the "fat woman on the back". Well I have signed up at our local Harley dealer to learn how to drive in an all womens class and they even have a garage party a few weeks before it that is a womens only event where you can go in and ask all of the stupid questions you want without the people treating you like a total dummy. I am nervous and excited about obtaining one of my "non-food related goals. Any motorcycle drivers out there willing to give this newbie any advice? I am still needing to get some different gl…

Has this ever happened to anyone before ? Last night I had eaten a small snack Snickers bar. I'm not sure why , but as soon as I had finished it.....yes I was un pain. It felt like I had swallowed a golf ball; so I went into the bath room to slim, to maybe relive the pressure some. Well I did slim a little but I still could feel some pressure . I was very tired, it was late, and so I went to sleep. I woke up in the middle of the night chocking and chafing. I had asperated on my own vomit. Every time I would chaf I would taste the snickers bar and vomit. This was coming up from my lungs. What would have happened if I would have taken a sleeping pill ; would I been able …

I demand that you all amuse me...somehow! or,..or I will amuse myself! (amuse NOT abuse get your minds out of the gutter!)

I don’t have a problem with someone I am close to, such as my sister, mother, etc., asking me about my weight loss. Well that being said, awhile back I was sitting at my desk B.S.ing with some of the people from other offices that had come out to our office for a meeting when I was asked "So, how’s the weight loss going?". First I will state that I did not tell this person about my surgery or have ever spoke to this person about my desire to lose weight, so someone I did tell, and trust me that is not a great many people, must have. Now I might have handled it differently if I hadn’t been in a room full of people that I work with. So my come back was "Fine, how’s your sex…

I'd like to find some people to bounce ideas off of, share ideas, etc. I find the decorating messageboards are a bit too elitist and cliquey for my taste.

Hi everyone, I am being debanded today for several reasons and problems. I need some emotional support...really bad! I am very nervous and scarred of going through surgery again. It's not the actual surgery or cutting or any of that, that scares me it's the anesthesia I am terrified to be unconsious! I have anxiety disorder and before I have taken sleeping pills and if I was too anxious I could feel myself trying to wake up from my sleep but unable to at the same time because the sleeping pill kept me asleep (horrible feeling). I am afraid if I mention my anxiety to the doctors they will think more anesthesia is needed and then I will be even more anxious thinking they mi…

Hi guys... Dont get me wrong I love being referred to as Flabuless cause hey...I am! but its always nice to be addressed to as my first name Becky...so I thought I would start this thread so that...those of us who haven't revealed our first names yet can...and also so that we can hear some of the meanings behind our unique user id's that we have chosen. I'll start us off First name: Becky user id?: well mine I think is obviously cause I'm fabulously flab-u-less! So come on guys...lets reveal the secret behind our names.

Mine is zombie movies, books and short stories. I love watching the films. I could probably just about give you a play by play of every George Romero zombie movie ever made. Funny thing about it is how I can love them so much, but, other than some people I've met on the Internet, most people do not like them. It started when I was just a kid and I am still, to this day, a huge fan. Anyone else have some strange hobbies or interests that make people think that you're a weirdo?

This seems like a good idea to me. We could do hot dogs, or chicken wings, or maybe blueberry pie? :hungry: One good thing is that even the winner would only be able to eat very small amounts, so the cost of putting on the contest would be minimal. The main drawback I see is that the competitors would need to take very small bites, chew a long time, and put the fork down between each bite, so the contest could be pretty time consuming and possibly boring to some. But I still think there would be a lot of excitement and tension for the spectators in light of the very substantial risk of a PB :rain:, which of course would immediately disqualify the contestant. I don't kno…

I'll preface this with saying, I have no green thumb to speak of. I've even killed potted cacti :car: However, our house 'included' 15 random plants. This included a row of yellow things like look like bells.. and a row of generic bush things. Well, 1 of the generic bush things died.. they put cement under the garden and blah blah, BBB and 3 complaints later they finally fixed it. So, now I want to plant my own garden.. 1st I need to replace the bush, looks all weird without something there now.. and I'd like more filler stuff in there. I don't know ANYTHING about planting. When I was a kid my mom had a garden of a million random things she collected from friends and fam…

Is anyone familiar with Southern California? My son lives in Pasadena, and he doesn't have much communication with us. (he's a doctoral student who is too busy for mom and dad. . .) I been trying to find out if there are any fires near there, but I can't find any information about the Pasadena area. Maybe that's because they're not affected yet? I could use a geography lesson. If anyone is affected, my heart goes out to you. I wish there was some way to help. What we in the midwest are seeing on TV is just awful.

hey guys, i was curious if anybody found a skin firming lotion that works. i dont have a lot of excess skin (yet) so no need for a tummy tuck... let me know! thanks!!!

Hey Guys, Its 2am here and I am working on something and I have a mental block, and could use some help.... If a train is going 54km and hr, how long would it take to travel half a km. If you know what it is can you also explain to me how you worked it out. I got 27seconds but I dont think its right... Any smarty pants out there please?

PostSecret PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. It's interesting.. funny.. sad.. They update it every Sunday, so every Monday I enjoy looking through them, thought I'd pass it along!

<p>Hello Everyone! I went in yesterday morning at 6am and was in the surgery room by 8. I left the hospital at noon! Wow!</p> <p> </p> <p>The nurses were great and the Anesthesia staff was as well. I love my surgeon (Matthew Brengman, St Marys Hopsital Richmond VA)</p> <p> </p> <p>I had mimum pain yesterday but last night was pretty fitful... I couldn't sleep laying down so I got up and found peace in the recliner... that and an extra percocet let me rest.</p> <p> </p> <p>I walked my litle feet off several times after I got home and even at 10pm...up and down the driveway... walking really works…

Hi every body, It's been a long while that I loged into lapband.com, actually It's been rough days. I've stopped my diet-regimn because I couldn't feel the pleasure of losing weight and I'm losing that desire of being thin for the first time in my life. It's really fustraiting:bored. So it has been around 5 month since I started eating with no limits, sometimes I feel it's never gonna happen"losing weight". but last month I've ordered Dr. Phill's book ultimate weight solution and I just don't know if I will have the courage to keep the hard work on. by the way the book hasn't delivered yet!!! any advice will be appreciated. thanks for sharing.

1) I know who was eating all the bread in the house now. I didn't think I was eating *that* much bread. I've bought two loaves for "my family" over the last three weeks, and one molded and the other went into the freezer. 2) My tummy is musical! Little funky rumblings is the name of my stomach's...(cough, choke) band. 3) Walking after eating is a good thing. I seem to digest things better with exercise. Go figure. 4) I have completely lost my craving for coffee. 5) Nothing "hurts" any longer. My hips, ankles, etc.--like OMG! Does losing weight actually make a difference? It's true! Darr

If you could change: 1) One physical (other than weight) thing about yourself, what would it be? 2) One non-physical thing about yourself (mental, situation, etc.), what would it be? And how about the same two questions, only now applied to your partner/spouse? For me, 1) I'm knock-kneed and I hate it, I don't wear shorts or skirts above the knee because of it. 2) I would like to be able to get out of ultra mode with some things. There are certain things I'm never satisfied with, no matter how many of my goals I meet, and I'd like to be able to just sit back and enjoy what I've accomplished sometimes, long term, without thoughts of another goal to reach coming…

Psyche! I just want to see how many people click on an X-rated topic that claim they are offended by hot n' spicy posts. I'm ticked off after reading some Private Messages and E-mails with people reminding me to act like a lady and leave my sex topics in the bedroom. Funny, I bet you people are reading this right now. I don't smoke pot, but I'd personally rather see bong and marijuana leaf avatars than crosses, loaves and fishes. I don't think LBT is a place for religion or politics because those subjects are simply too controversial. But that's just my opinion. For me, Jesus and praying is as personal as masturbation. I'm not saying I don't believe in my own bra…

Verizon will be giving out cell numbers....YOURS, if you don't opt out now. The number to call is 800-333-9956, stop them in their tracks, can you imagine all the aggravating sales calls, YIKES. It's not a joke, because I have a business plan, I had to call a different number and actually speak to a person, who was very nice and took the necessary action to stop all of my numbers from being passed out. __________________

NOT MINE, but a friend is getting married there next week and I wanted to purchase a gift locally or from the hotel. Any suggestions for a wonderful gift or more importantly, who to purchase the gift from? I've emailed the Cancun Palace Resort where they're staying, but haven't heard back yet. I'm a little leary, as I tried this for another friend who was married in Jamaica, and they never received their chocolate and wine gift basket, I was out of $100.00, and the hotel never responded to my disappointment. I was thinking maybe Breakfast in bed one morning. All ideas appreciated

Has anyone heard of or used this? I just heard about it this weekend. It is a series of sounds that you listen to on headphones. It induces certain "mock" experiences. There are ones for relaxation and energy. There are also some for anesthetic, marijuana, etc. A close friend of mine who is a college student tried the anesthetic one recently and it scared him to death. He is a very scientific and analytical person (math major with an emphasis in economics). He says this most definitely works. He wants to try the "out of body experience" one next. I did some research online and found out that this technique was developed in France. I would like your thoughts on this and yo…

I like this guys sense of humor. Scale If I could only see the scale, I'm sure that it would state That I've lost ounces. . . maybe pounds Or even tons of weight. "You'd better eat some pancakes- You're skinny as a rail." I'm sure that's waht the scale would say . . If I could see the scale. by Shel Silverstein the book is Falling Up

Ordered a new couch & loveseat to go in the family room. I can't wait! Our current set is only about 2 years old but I never could grow to love it. This is the set I should have ordered. We also stripped the family room bare lastnight, minus the TV/TV stand (it's TOO heavy!) GREAT opportunity to vaccuum/steam the carpets. That floor hasn't been this clean in a loooong time. And I found several things I'd been missing! And several things that pissed me off, like juice stains where my husband sits. Why can't men clean up after themselves? Why do they get to be the ones born without the "clean up after yourself" gene??

It is my Nieces 8th bday party tomorrow and it is 1130pm here. I kindly volunteered to make a heap of things for it, one of them being mini pizzas. I was going to use English muffins but they are a bit dear here for how many you get. I was thinking of making the base with a pastry. I just want to know if anyone knows if this will work? Will the pastry once cooked be "strong" enough to be a hand held food. If so what sort of pastry? I have only cooked with puff pastry before and I know that wont work. Any ideas etc will really be appreciated pleaseeeee.... Any other ideas will be appreciated too. Thanks guys

I somehow managed to nearly fill my PM mailbox in just a couple of days. And I had just cleared it out, too! Went from 4 messages to 225 before I knew it.

I have only been banded for 6 days but thought I would at least see a pound go away.......what am I doing wrong?:help::cool:

I own a small business and thought it would be neat to order some personalized ink pens. I've not done this before and sites I've googled just confuse me even more. I'd like a hundred or two...maybe 500...but I need them really inexpensive, like a dime or something. Anyone ever had pens done up before? Anyone know where I can get a good deal? Thanks for your help.

Okay, now that I have lost 55 lbs, I want to have some pictures taken for various reasons. My daughter and a good friend both have digital cameras. They have both taken tons of pictures of me. They all look horrible. I still look really fat. Okay, I am still fat. I am 5'2" and I still weigh 160 lbs. Is there a way to take a more flattering picture? Is outside better than inside? Is there a pose that looks sort of natural and not "look at me starring at the camera?" Do we have anyone here who likes to take pictures and can offer some advice to me?

a thread where people can make a quick post bout what they have playing while browsing LapBandTalk.com!! I have Holy Wars by Megadeth playing now

Bring out the down comforter! It's freakin' cold! :Banane30:

I have the sinus headache from hell, and I'm nervous about taking any Advil liquigels, since I've had a lot of restriction from my last fill. And of course, I don't have any other pain killers in my apartment, since tylenol does crap for me. :sick

Yes, you read the title right, Warner Brothers has in thier infinite wisdom decided to piss off about half the world. Warner Bros says “No More Female Lead Characters”?! | /Film ------------------------- In other movie news, stuff like this makes me want to barf. and I LIKE Vin Diesel... McG And Vin Diesel In Talks For Terminator 4

LONDON (Reuters) - Supermarket shoppers may soon be cruising the aisles with "intelligent" shopping carts that warn them if they're buying too much junk food, technology experts say. While many would be happy enough if they could simply get their trolley to go in a straight line, the high-tech model will be fitted with a computer screen and barcode scanner. It will read each product's individual code to give customers information about calories, nutrition, ethical sourcing and the environment. U.S. technology services company EDS outlined the concept in a study paper published this week. It said the screens would reduce the need for lots of packaging for food, hel…

:help: Hi - I was hoping someone can help me. I'm looking for a book that I thought I saw someone mention here. I think it's called " Living with a Lapband ". Does anyone know if this is the correct title and if so ,where can a get a copy ? Thanks !

I am trying to find a haynes, chilton or some other repair/service manual for a truck I just bought. Unforuantely my google mojo is seriously lacking as of late. I cannot find one ANYWHERE I LOOK!!! I have tried, google, yahoo, askjeeves, ebay, amazon, etc. So if you could possibly take a little time out of your day and try to help me find a manual, I would deeply appreciate it. Maybe you or someone you know has a copy and would be willing to sell it (send me a PM in that case) It is a 1964 Chevrolet C-20, it is a one-ton model with a dump bed. It also has a 292 inline-6 engine. if you need any more info just let me know. Thank you! :grouphug:

It is Illegal to have sex with a virgin in Washington state? :tired

They don't HAVE to make sense your just uneasy with certain things. Mine are: Chainsaws, I can be around them and work right alongside them with no problem whatsoever BUT I am extremely nervous when I operate one. Spiders, I blame my upbringing! when the person that you trust most is holding you and runs away screaming bloody murder when she/he sees a spider it does tend to impress upon you. :tired

I recently separated and since I have not been going to the gym because he use to take care of my kids for me to go now if its not one thing its another, the one thing I do like and do often is dance. I love to salsa dance I go at least once a week the only thing about it is I have a few drinks in between and I should'nt because of the calories. I notice that I get a buzz with 2 or 3 drinks does this ever happen to anyone?? I now the band has alot to do with it and also I don't eat much.

G'ma sent me this, pretty funny! Too lazy to re-format. Those Born 1920-1979 READ TO THE BOTTOM FOR QUOTE OF THE MONTH BY JAY LENO. IF YOU DON'T READ ANYTHING ELSE---VERY WELL STATED . TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED the 1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn't get tested for diabetes. Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-based paints. We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had no …

Howard Gardner proposed 7 (now 8) different types of intelligence people can have in his Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory. I have to be very familiar with learning and assimilation theories such as this one, and people tend to think this one is fun, so I thought I'd post it and see what we look like. Take the MI test.

We moved into a brand new house, but they're spec houses so we couldn't pick wall colors. I wanted to paint some of the rooms, but DH is nervous I'm gonna mess up our new pretty house. I'm too cheap to pay someone to do it. All those tv shows make it look easy. Is it that easy? You just paint with a roller and ta-da? Or can you leave areas that look faded, and roller streaks, etc. if you don't do it all fancy? I've painted on canvas, but never on a wall.. Anyone have advice, tips, or share your story so I know how easy or hard it really is?

This is so silly, I had to share. Hope it's not one of those 'you had to be there moments.' Here goes... Last night my husband and I were laying in bed (G rated story), watching a show I had recorded...Bionic Woman. When the show was over, I tried to roll on my port side to give him a kiss, but was having some difficulty. He was ready, puckered, and patient. I think I said something like, "Ouch, ouch, ooch, oops, wait.... my Bionic Port is giving me problems." We both just started laughing! Now I know what that guy meant when he said, "It only hurts when I laugh." You can guess my new nickname now.

Hello everybody! Did you miss me as much as I've missed you? You would not believe the year I've head, no way now how. My life had gotten tremendously better in so many way, but the cure is almost as bad as the disease. I cannot access my old vinesqueen account, so I am using this on until thre is some sort of resolution with the accounts. Well, I have lots to share with all y'all, but tonight it is late already. I promice to post more later, but I just wanted tio stop by and say Hi!

I am really kinda angry! Not one single piece of litarature shows any kind of warning: Caution, contents under pressure for so long that PREGANANCY is a chance! What the hell? 7 months down 2 to go! I guess NASCAR and Vegas didn't help either! KJ :eyebrows:

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I went to my doctor yesterday and he gave me a fill. I was pretty happy because I have had no restriction since I was completely unfilled in October. He has been gradually filling me like.10 cc at a time every 2 weeks. Not bad. But anyway since Octorber I lost 24 pounds but gained back 7 pounds. the doc was not upset but he decided to perscribe me 15mg of Phentermine per day. 1 Pill a day. I guess my big question is has anyones doctor perscribed this weight lose pill to anyone and if so how much have they lost? Also have you had any side effects? I am a little scared about taking it because 6 years ago i was addicted to diet pills to the point where my liver almost shut…

Has anyone since loosing weight and getting there confidence back has become a flirt??? I separated 2 months ago and since I started going out but I notice that since I have lost weight and I am single that I am becoming a big flirt. I also find that men notice me a lot more and I don’t know how to handle it, I go out every other weekend I am always meeting new people and I can’t find to stick to one because the attention feels good. Anyone share the same experience or am I becoming a “Band Ho” for attention.

My list of stupid people today was very entertaining and I had to share. First.. we are a printing & packaging company, and we received a flyer from another one I guess? The flyer had an airplane on the front that said FREE OVERNIGHT SHIPPING UNTIL OCT. 31!!! Woweee! We can't compete with that Then the other side (it was a postcard type thing).. said all these wonderful things they do, 24 hour turn times, blah blah blah. And then... not a single contact. Not a name, nothing. NO IDEA who sent these out. They spent all this time,money, & energy sending out these post cards with their ridiculously great offers.. and someone forgot to put a logo.. an e-mail, a …

I am a closet nerd/geek, I love sci-fi and fantasy but I keep it well hidden from outsiders. :embarassed::embarassed::embarassed: A interesting question popped into my head the other day as I was watching my favorite sci-fi show Babylon 5. What would happen if you put a telepath on LSD? any ideas? witty remarks are encouraged as well as serious ones.