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I am sitting here, a scant two years after finding LBT, looking back at my somewhat amazing journey with my life. I must admit, this is not where I ever thought I would end up, but once we start on a journey, do we ever really end up at the indented destination? I think we sort of tack in the direction of the wind, we see our sails fill, but we have no real control over those winds. I was absolutely convinced that by this time I would be a beautiful size 12, out concouring the world. I thought I would have a stunning wardrobe, and boundless enery, and a stunning collection of shoes... I thought I would be making a difference through my chosen profession, and off havi…

Hi and happy new year to everyone. Does anyone have problems with the chatroom, when I've been in lately there have been upwards of 30 users yet no-one speaks mainscreen, my partner joked that it was like a chatroom for trappist monks :party: I've only once managed to chat to people who logged in just after me and it was really nice to have a real chat with other lapbanders and people yet to be banded. Can anyone shed any light on this one please? Hoping this year is better for everyone here, Take care, Yvonne x

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Is there any one out in Labband doing any thing? ( Here is mine ) Walking into this new years @ 219 pounds. The last three months gained over 20 pounds because of Back pain lazyness Anty Depressents & Pain killers. Lots of candy and Liquids calories (SUCH AS CAPPUCCINO,S) I,HAVE QUIT THE DEPRESSENTS ALREADY! Im going to talk with a counselor , to talk about my feeling rather then trying to swallow them. As for the pain killers Im going to cut back right away. Try to start walking more and some kind of Core exercise after I see my Doctor to help streghen my back. Instead of a crutch to mask the pain and hopefully learn to deal with it. Like a Chronic pain managem…

Well here I am in CO.... and we are in the middle of a blizzard. I have probably 2 feet of snow in my driveway and some of the drifts are at least 4 or 5 feet deep. No way am I making it anywhere tomorrow. They sent us home from work today at about noon and my normal 20 minute commute took me an hour and a half! It was like night of the living dead out there. You could go for miles and not see another car then suddenly come around a turn and see cars stranded, stuck in feet of snow. This is the craziest storm we have had in years!! I came home and made a big pot of chili... the best on a day like this! This evening I had the BRILLIANT idea of taking my hubbys car out to t…

:happybday2:Happy Birthday Kellie:happybday2: :happybday2::happybday2: :happybday2:

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Okay people, let the gift times roll! (ok enough with the cheesy analogies). As soon as you get ur gift, get some photos up here and a hearty thank you to your Secret Santa! In other words, please post a thank you on this thread when your gift arrives so that your SS know's it arrived safe and sound!

Carlene -- Have a happy birthday even though it's the day before Christmas. I always felt sorry for Christmas babies. But then, a birthday just makes for more presents. If you want, you can use my birthday, July 26. No holidays are in sight then.

Hi all, I haven't been on very much as my mum passed away on April 25th, so as you can imagine, I haven't really felt like sitting on the net. I'm feeling... actually, I don't know how I'm feeling about it, anyway (changing the subject).. I thought i'd let you know that I've reached a big milestone in my journey of WLS. I weighed myself this morning & have lost a total of 204 pounds!!! I'm really pleased and feel 100% better/different. I hope this finds you all well and healthy. Audrey x

I have been doing so well with this whole thing ,did good during Thanksgiving and Christmas.. But Now it's New Years and every year I have went to a Bar or Party.. and I do drink.. So guess my question is . Is there anyone else out there that is going out this New Years to Party and if so what will you be drinkin.. since I can't have beer.. what are some other good choice out there that I can drink?

Does anyone belong to their local freecycle group? If not why not? It is a great way to recycle items (about anything) you don't want or need. You can also request items. It is totally free! Plus it saves tons of good stuff from going to the landfill. To join just go to www.freecycle.org and sign up to join your local chapter.

Hurt my heart when I read this. Godfather of Soul. He was a was a one of kind. Just like when I heard about that sexy Luther. edie :cry

Hi Friends, I need some advice for my mom. She has a 16 year old Beagle (Peaches) who the past few months is not doing well. Shes not eating, not drinking, moving very slow, sleeping all day, no energy, fluid in her lungs. She has congestive heart failure and is dying of plain old age. She cant even take her heart meds/ How do we know when its time? I just wish she would pass in her sleep but shes strong. How do you make the decision and at what time?

If you are planning to give a party, the first thing you should do is lie down, take 5 deep breaths and think of the ocean or a mountain stream until the urge subsides. If, after meditating for quite awhile, you still plan to give a party, you should follow these rules: If you make sausage cheese balls, stand over them and eat all of them without letting anyone else have one. Tell them you suspect they are poisoned and you feel that it’s your duty to taste all of them. Make stuff ahead of time. By this I mean, buy stuff ahead of time. You can get great little quiches and spanikopitas (spelling?) and stuff like that at the grocery store. Buy some good tas…

It has taken me a year and a half and -84lb to come down from a size 24 (us) to a size 18 (us). I am interested in finding out if this is pretty standard or if I am just a slow looser...as I think I am. How long has it taken for you? Does anyone know what weight figure (ie 18lb) relates to a new dress size or is it different for everybody.. I am trying to work out how long it will take me now to get to a size 12. :funscale:

Someone sent this to my DH, though he couldn't possibly appreciate it to the fullest. I laughed til I cried.... WAX is "Not your Friend" All hair removal methods have tricked women with their promises of easy, painless removal - The Epilady, scissors, razors, Nair and now...the wax. My night began as any other normal weeknight. Come home, fix dinner, play with the kids. I then had the thought that would ring painfully in my mind for the next few hours: "Maybe I should pull the waxing kit out of the medicine cabinet." So I headed to the site of my demise: the bathroom. It was one of those "cold wax" kits. No melting a clump of hot wax, you just rub …

Does anyone else watch this show? They are currently showing reruns of the 1st season on TLC. The 2nd season starts in March. The show basically follows the Roloff family who live and work on their farm. There are 4 kids. The parents (Matt & Amy) are both little people and only one of their sons, Zach is also a little person. This is really a good show. I have been sitting here in tears watching the episode w/the 5 year old boy Chance. He was soooooo adorable. I can't wait to see the 2nd season. I have definitely fallen in love w/this show. I just started watching it this week.

My friend's mom is the hosptial for three weeks recovering from heart surgery/problems. She is a former teacher and loves to read and I was wondering if anyone had any good book recommendations - I was thinking along the lines of humor and healing but any suggestions are welcome. THANKS

Today I finally got around to doing one of those things I've always meant to do....I scanned all the credit cards in my wallet, DH's wallet, and the lock box (where we store cards we don't carry and seldom use). The reason for my sudden burst of common sense? We either lost a credit card, or it was stolen. Both, I think, actually. It probably fell out of my purse while I was removed another card. Anyway, we've had the card 18 months and never used it. It was one of those deals where you're pre-approved - just sign here and save 10% on everything you purchased today. Right after Thanksgiving we got a call from Visa...just checking on the recent activity on your T…

Just had to start the threads for the men... Love you Jack. You are so cute. Say the letter I love to hear.... What is a pirates favorite letter of the alphabet????? Type me something profound Jackie Baby...

I have noticed that my enormous belly has cellulite! I have never had that before because my stomach was so big. Does having a doughy belly mean that I'm losing weight? I don't seem to budge on the scale but I noticed my belly looks terrible today when I took a shower. I'm absolutely thrilled. I know that I have dropped a couple of pants sizes though the blouse size remains enormous. I want to have a tummy tuck though I can't afford it. Well, maybe I can. My friend had one for about $7000! Amazing. I hope to get thin enough to really need a tummy tuck. But I'm happy with a doughy belly. Now if Christmas and baklava doesn't ruin everything...... I just checked…

Hi ya all I just had to share these pictures with you....one of my NSV (Non Scale Victory) was going down a size or two or three...i wanted to show you these pictures of me in my clothes that are now far to big!!! I would love to see anyone elses pictures, so if you have any, please share! :eek: becky

Well, here we are....DH Bob, myself, granddaughter Cheyenne, and Lucy the Shih-Tzu Color0009.BMP

Updated: 11:35 a.m. CT Dec 20, 2006 LOS ANGELES - A one-month-old baby has been checked and cleared by a Los Angeles hospital after being put through an airport X-ray machine. Authorities at Los Angeles International Airport say an inexperienced traveler mistakenly put her grandson through a carry-on luggage screener. A startled security worker noticed the shape of a child and immediately pulled the baby out. A spokesman for LAX says the incident Saturday was an innocent mistake. In 1988, an infant in a car seat went through an X-ray machine at the airport.

After watching the finale of the biggest loser, I was really inspired, but I was also a bit confused. Most of the contestants had lost tons of weight, many over one hundred pounds. On top of that, it happened over an 8 month period. However, did anyone else notice that no one seemed to have hanging skin, or that apron pudge in their spandex shorts? Especially the men who had such bellies before? Now don't get me wrong, if none of them had TT than thats great news for all of us, because we could look as great without PSurg as they do. But either they all had TT, which seems unlikley and like a bit of a scam on viewers. OR They don't have much hanging skin, which also…

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What is you fav. type of music? Are you a disco chick or maybe a hippie or do you love the grand ol' opry? Tell us what you enjoy! I like all types but am a Classic Rock/Metal person myself. I have been on a Elton John and Doors kick of late. How about books? You like romance? a little sci-fi? Action-Drama maybe? Me? I got enough books to start a small library (about 2500+ at last count with no doubles) With titles ranging all over the place :biggrin1: (None of that thinly disguised porn that some women like though :success1: )

:happybday2: :happybday2: HAPPY BIRTHDAY K@t!!! I hope it is a wonderful day for you!!!!:happybday2: :happybday2: ENJOY!!! Kat

I'm a member of several messageboards and actually run one myself and I've never seen so many people posting porn links before! What's with that?

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:happybday:HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU:happybday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRHTDAY DEAR NEAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU AND MANY MORE :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: I wish that this is the first of many banded birthdays!!!! You are done an awesome job and I hope today is filled with huggs and well wishes all day.:happybday:

Every year we invite several friends over for a "Christmas Tree Trimming Party". The only admission cost is to bring one ornament. Then we start decorating our tree. Loads of fun. Singing carols while we decorate and it is just a blast. Here is our tree this year and what it looked prior to the finished product. I am including some pics of our food items too. They are so NOT band friendly but hey I don't have a band anymore so there. LOL!! Here is the PRE-DECORATING pics.

Happy Birthday SuperDaddy :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2:

Okay guys, lets see 'em. Post your Christmas Tree photos here!

1. I want to be able to cross my legs like a lady. 2. I want to be able to tie my shoes with getting short of breath 3. To be able to buy a pair of knee boots that fit my calves. 4. I want to graduate out of "granny panties" 5. I want to be able to wear bracelets that don't need the "extra link". 6. I want to loose that "buffalo hump" on the back of my neck. 7. Buy a pair of pants off the "regular" rack. 8. Raise my arms or walk without worrying that my "shirt is riding up", and my butt is showing. 9. Not be the "fat girl" in every photo. 10. Ride in an airplane without a "seatbelt extender". I guess I could go on and on....but these are some of the t…

Hi everyone, I am off to Cape Cod until next Wednesday. I will have limited (if any) internet access while I'm gone. I'll miss you guys!!:grouphug:

I have a friend that is in a web competition, it is for her blog. Please take a moment and vote for her. http://2006.weblogawards.org/2006/12/best_diarist.php She is dizzy-girl.net You can vote everyday, once a day. Thanks, Mandy

Hi there! Several lapbanders have mentioned how they live "the Dave Ramsey way." Apparently, I have been living in a cave because I have no clue who that is! I figured out it has something to do with finances... :noidea:

:rip: Peter Boyle who played the father on Everybody Loves Raymond died today. he had been sick with multiple melanoma and heart problems. He was also famose for being Frankenstein in the movie Young Frakenstein. The acting world had a bight star burn out today! Our prayers to his loved ones.

Does anyone watch the Biggest Loser on NBC? I am an avid fan and I tivo it when I am not able to watch it. I have watched it religiously for the past 3 seasons. Anyway, just curious if anyone else watches it? If so, who do you want to win? Who do you think will win? Who gets on your nerves? Kai and Erik are my faves. They have both come a really long way. I wouldn't mind seeing either one of them win. I don't really care for Heather. Your thoughts?

destroyed 4 credit cards, my most happy destruction was Lane Bryant's Gold card. I don't miss shopping there. Macy's and NY & Company hurt a bit, but I'll love it when we get the new house.

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Gday all! Wondering if there are any real life super dooper Texans out there? Why? I love the TV show Dallas! Huge fan! Love JR. He is so dastardly and evil that it's great. Any other fans out there? The website is tops also. Susannah

I thought I’d try to start a thread for those of us who are mommies to toddlers. I know I probably have a funny story to share about every day. I also find it hard to maintain my diet/exercise regime being a working mom and need all the support I can. If I don’t exercise while I am at work, I usually don’t find enough time to do it in the evening after dinner, bath time and bed time. :notagree My son, Harrison, is 19 months old today. He is such a blessing to my husband and me. He is a very active little guy and smart as a whip. One of his latest phases is watching “It’s a Big World” on PBS. His favorite character is Snook the sloth. As soon as we get home in the evenin…

www.slumberpartiesbylisab.com I am so damn excited!!! I surf the web in private with my hubby or by myself and it is totally discreet! Although I enjoy the women clucking and cackling at a great party, this is MUCH easier for me since I am now so far away from my "sex therapist" Lisa!!! I have not been surprised by the number of people here who have shared their concerns about sex and being "fluffy". Finding my sensual and sexual being again is a journey all on its own. And thanks to the lap band I can do that!! I LOVE MY LAP BAND!! I LOVE LISA!! Thanks Lisa for recognizing that plus size women have needs too! So here it is everyone... if you want to …

Ohhh the wonders of technology and photo manipulation...All the models do it... I wanted to see just what could be done so I had a few photos manipulated to make me look a bit slimmer so that I can put them on my fridge door as a constant reminder of what I am aspiring too...I thought you guys might be interested in the results!!!!

The other night on ABC they ran a new show called "Basic Instincts". Did anyone else catch that episode. It was quite thought provoking and made you think what you would do in different situations. One of the set ups was a caregiver being verbally abusive to a elderly man in a city park. Cameras were hidden, and it was interesting to see how many people would intervene, call 911 or just ignore the whole situation. Even though it was all staged, it brought tears to my eyes, and made me think what I would do to help that old man. The other situations were public cell phone use, unruly children and public displays of affection. It is good to know there are still good people …