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Lots of people have written here about their favorite reality shows. I'm wondering if anyone else shares my addiction: HBO's "Deadwood." My brother got me hooked last season. The writing, acting, and art direction are incredible, and it's a fantastic story too.

It genetics. My mom has fatty arms, I have fatty arms. No amount of weight loss is gonna get rid of these ugly arms - only exercise. I want so bad to be able to go sleeveless this spring/summer. But NOT with these bubbly arms. Anyone know of some good exercises I can do to help firm up and get rid of some of this ugliness?

Visiting a friend who is interested in the Lap Band. Already emailed Barbara (babsintx) and Leatha (leatha_g) and got their phone numbers. :banana I'd love to meet some of you wonderful people. How does Tuesday evening sound? My friend lives five minutes from DFW -- let me know if there is a great band friendly restaurant around. I will check in with all of you when I arrive on Monday. Look forward to seeing you again (Barbara and Leatha!). Carol

What is the smallest size clothing you have in your closet? I still have a pair of jeans size 9 (i am 18/20) so I think they would fit a thigh if i cut out the crotch!

Hello, I have a BUNCH of invites now. So, if you'd like an account, just let me know a current email I can send the invite to and I'll do it. If you don't know what Gmail is (Google Mail) you can check it out at www.gmail.com. Jonathan

I can be very dense, and this is just something I have never understood. EVER. Why would a woman ask someone "Honey, does this dress make me look fat" and then get mad if the answer is that they do indeed look fat in that dress? HELLO!? If you didn't want that answer, why did you ask that question? And why would you be mad because someone was honest with you??? enquiring minds want to know...

I should be thrilled that I'm getting more attention these days. But honestly, how sad is it that people are stopping traffic to let me in these days? Last year at 313 lbs I'd wait 10 minutes to get into traffic from my office parking lot. Now, people actually stop the traffic behind them to let me in. There's a 2nd part to this strange irritation: People often force me to make traffic moves that I'm not ready to make. They see me waiting, and they wave me in. And I politely decline cause I don't need that lane, but they sit there waving frantically, so I end up accepting their offer. This just happened at lunch, and I had to go 2 blocks out of my way to turn a…

Who is going home tonight? I think Nikko screwed up his second chance. Either him or Mikaela.

Well, just two more days until I am banded. I have been thinking about all the shit I have gone through to get here. But that is all in the past. I am looking forward to all the stuff I am going to be able to have No more of... No more fad diets, No more diet pills, or any other meds, No more stretch marks, No more BUFFET, No more stress eating....................No more being called Husky,No more back pain, No more shortness of breath, No more getting pressure from my family to lose weight, No more fearing the middle seat, No more excessive sweating, No more man boobs, No more Dunlap disease, No more shirts at the beach........No more stretchy waistband work pants.....…

Ok, I am officially starting to get nervous, and even scared. I only have 5 more days until I have Lapband surgery. I leave for Mexico in 4 days. I hope and pray that I am making the right choice!!! I have been absolutely starving!! I have been dieting very hard, and intense since March 1st to loose the required weight before surgery. I have lost 12 lbs, but I have been in pure misery. I am feeling better however. Two weeks ago my doctor descovered that my blood test reveiled that I have Hypothyroidism, and that was part of my problem with my weight. He started me on Synthroid (a thyroid hormone medication) and I am starting to feel better and have more energy. The doct…

Has anyone had the lap-band procedure done on Monterrey,Mexcio with Dr. Arturo Rodriguez? I'm trying to decide which facility to use. Santa Engracia Hospital -vs- San Pedro Clinic Jean

I came across this and thought it was funny. I think it's the dancing banana on speed

First off, this may be a bit lengthy..... I am going to school to get my RN--I have been an LPN for 21 years, and working full time in addition to school.....Anyhoo--going right now to a school (community college) that is LOGISTIcally the best choice for me--not as much of a commute, etc. After this semester, I will have completed all pre-req's and the courses I am allowed to take that are required once I get into the program. This program is super duper competetive--I have a 3.68 GPA now, will probably go up to a 3.7 at semester's end. The criteria for acceptance into the program is this--GPA over 3.5 (good for me), resident of another county (bad for me) and res…

I have a question.....How do you change the amounts of weight lost each time? Thanks...Hopefull

Who needs people when ya got this kinda lovin?

I hate this snow. Central Mass is having the worst winter in terms of snow. I just got in a car accident. I was driving carefully and hit a patch of ice under slush and snow and ended up across the street in some mans driveway. I took down the guide wires to his house and managed to mangle the driver side front end, shift the hood, damage the underside as fluid was leaking and probably something else. My son (16) was in the front and gallantly reached out to protect me as we were spinnning. (I shed a tear thinking about this because as any parent of teens know things can get rocky and its nice to know they will be there for you when needed). My daughter age 10 was …

I been wanting see lots of movies.. I like Horror and comedy... I own everything from "The Ring" to "frist 50 dates" I love movies... i have about 65 DVDs that i have collected So.... Tell me.... What movies do you like????????

Oh my I havent seen this much snow in NM (besides the mountians) in so long... Albuquerque Metro area will be hitting 6inches of snow by tomorrow.. Its the most snow I have seen in the city in YEARS!! Now whats really funny about it all is that just Saturday.. YES the day before Yesturday... It was a high of 74 degrees I had a yard sale It was so Hot i was sweating all day... I even got a bad Sunburn!! I dont burn that easy (Spanish blood i guess) Anyway to go from HOT HOT HOT Yard Sale weather to this.......... Is just CRAZY!! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1221&stc=1

OK, I've had it. This *&%$ sciatica has kept me from walking (other than a few blocks) for three weeks now, and it's not getting much better. I am sick of lying around with a bag of frozen Beans on my back! (It's about as comfortable, not to mention exciting, as it sounds.) I had an L5-S1 laminotomy about eight years ago which was a total success, but in the last few years the L4-L5 disk has given me occasional grief. I don't want surgery again if I can help it, but I'm desperate. Chiropractic treatments have helped only a little. So, bandsters, have any of you with back & disc trouble tried VAX-D? Supposedly it places vacuum pressure on the disc -- a kind of tr…

For Heaven's sake, people! My phones are ringing and e-mails are flying at me faster than I can answer them. I AM NOT BIGCHIX. But I'm honored to take the credit! I didn't get my fix of American Idol last night cuz my cell phone rang FIVE times over this. Don't nobody mess with my American Idol! I did not leave LBT, I'm simply watching from the sidelines at the flipping insanity that continued long after my last post. And ya'll were still clucking before Chix jumped in the mix. I put my tail between my legs and bowed out. I'm guilty of lurking but I never denied that. I'm still using the PM function and I'm still reading. I've been dying to open my big mouth, …

I've noticed lately that ALOT of the "regular" posters have taken their picture off of their avatar. Of course it's absolutely none of my business why, and I respect their decision, but I'd like to say that I sure do miss seeing their smiling faces. I am a member of a couple other message boards for Lap-Band, but I got "hooked" on this one because of how warm, personal, and REAL everyone was. Just my two cents.

Hi Everyone, Just got back from Vegas. Got to see Lisa and we had a good time. On saturday evening, I was on on my own and after dinner, I went to Fremont street to a few clubs. Later inthe evening, I went to the Golden Nugget. I was walking around the casino and heard some excitement at one ot the craps tables. I went over to look. I dont know how to play craps, but apparently there were 3 heavy hitters at the table dropping some big bucks. I stood there for about a half hour and there was a man standing next to me in blue jeans, baseball cap and sneakers. I thought he looked familiar and he was pleasant enough. A short while later, one of the heavy hitters to my ri…

I'll Succeed (Christina) may have a fabulous oportuntity to audition for a reality show. http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=5572 It got me thinking. If you could be on any reality show, what show would it be? I've decided that after I have had my band for a while, I will try for The Amazing Race. That or What Not to Wear. I think the Race would be more fun, but What Not to Wear would be more useful. (I've got no clue about clothes...) My DH is the one who originally suggested the Race... If they didn't have the food stuff on Fear Factor, I would love to be on that show! (heh, they never have people do things I'm afraid of, like walking in a crowd, like, New …

My daughter is 4yrs old. She finds areas around the house to make her "nest"... obviously she is a pack-rat and with my O.C.D. it drives me nuts. This is a condensed version of what her nest usually looks like. Ive already picked up several things before taking this photo. ...is this normal???

Keep adding your favorite comics.. This will be fun http://www.lapbandtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1200&stc=1

About 10 years ago, before the dean of our college would sign my for my graduation, he made me swear a solemn oath that I would only use me powers for good. Talking to several people from my program, NONE of them had to take the same oath. Anyone else have a similar story?

Hi Everyone, Penni was kind enough to post photos of my most recent Vegas trip last weekend under the "I met Bruce Willis post here in the lounge. They kinda got lost there and I dont think anyone saw them. Anyway, Lisa, Stacey and I had a great time and we danced the night away at the Rio. Just thought you might want to see some happy bandsters!!! They were really good pics and I am pleased that Lisa took them cause I have exactly two of them on my camera.!!! Babs in TX 334/180 -154 New goal: 170

As most of you know I had to put my son on Meds for his ADDHD well we met with his teachers last night and I am very Proud to say that he has exceded their expectations. He is doing so well is right on track for second grade. Of course he has to fine tune his behavior but overall they are pretty impressed with the person they are seeing. He is very smart but you would never know it when he is playing the class clown.. Thanks to all LBT members for your help. Ladie - We were at the book fair after the conferance he says " I just want you to be proud of me and show me more love it makes me happy" Not like I showed him anyless mind you but the extra hugs and the extra I…

I just wanted to post about the best 5 lbs and 3 oz I have ever gained. As many of you may have read on and off. My dh and I have two adopted children with sdown syndrome and a biological little one as well, well this past friday (4th) we took placement of another beautiful little girl. I have not been very active for the past few weeks (even reading as much) because I have been getting ready for her and trying to get bedding and stuff done and get all her social service stuff taken care of. Well here she is!!!! and here is the whole family!!!! And I am still working on that last pound till "onederland", but two weeks of fast food & restaurant food…

with this whole drama thing of everyone leaving and being mad....I dont like it...it's like my family is breaking up....Lisa I wish you would stay, your posts always make me laugh, and cry too sometimes (glad your healing up well by the way)....as for the rest of you guys I dont know what happend, dont know if I want to know but I DO know I love all you guys, your support, your love and especially your candor. So what I want to know is......Can't we all just get along??? Yours truly, Sad Katie

I know there is going to be a Bandster Bash in Las Vegas later this year, and I would dearly love to go but tragically it would cost me close to $1000 to get there, not including hotel/car rental! There are tons of cheap flights from Dublin to New York or Boston or anywhere on the east coast and I'm wondering if there's anyone who'd like to meet me there!!??!! I am prepared to go 5,000 miles to meet bandedkind!!! Anyone interested??? I don't mind when - preferably September or even the summer....!

I am invited to a party on Friday night - in a posh hotel! And staying overnight! And for once, I have accepted - 80lbs ago, I would have refused to go, making up some excuse as I had absolutely no confidence....and in the unlikely event I would attend, I was forced to wear something "flowing" and black, probably with some sparkly beads on it, that a 70 year old woman would find ageing!!! So, I now can go into Principles (www.principles.co.uk), my favourite shop from fifteen years ago, when I was last slim, and wear something glam and funky! I enlose pic of top I bought in UK size 20!!! (USA size 18!) It's their largest size but hey, I'm in the store!!! Whatcha think???

I want this screen cleaner. How about you guys? http://www.mcxnet.ch/screenclean/

Here is a little history of what is going on. Mother Nature seems to be visiting more often than usual lately. Seems every 20 to 25 days or so. In Jan I got somekind of attack weather it was Panic or hot flash do not know. I was in the the Bathroom and the heater came on while I was sitting there on the throne I felt warm then warmer then just dang hot, the floor seemed to get nearer and I thought I was going to pass out. Did I mention that my heart started to race and could not catch my breath. I ran to the front door stood outside in the freezing snow and waited till I could breath and the hotness went away. Now all the while my kids bless their heart are standing th…

Here is a site that was sent to me by a former close friend. LOL!! No she is still a friend. http://i.madblast.com/funflash/swf/ColorBlind2.swf Have fun!!

So what do YOU do outside LBT website?? Im being nosey I guess LOL Me Im a BIG online gamer.. hehehe Just Pogo and a few other things. I have a couple of other LapBand groups on Yahoo but I dont talk much on them. Not nearly as much as I talk here. I also do computer graphics... Not to high tech just little things here and there. So tell me your secret what do you do outside LBT.....

I hope you have a great one!

This is for all of us (Kathy) that have lost our grandparents - and want to share with others how wonderful they were. Lastnight I was listening to my 9yr old read a book called "Thunder Cake'. It was about a girl (the arthur) that went to visit her grandmother and while she was there, a thunderstorm started brewing. Her grandmother realized how scared she was and decided to help her 'overcome' this fear by making a cake (ha! having cake overcomes ALL my fears!) So she and her grandmother went to the barn to get certain ingredients for their cake, to the celler to get other things, then to the garden for something else. Did all of this while the thunder was booming …

Since there are so many of us who play Pogo games I thought it would be interesting to see if any of us are on each others "friends" list. Just add to this list so we can print it off and add each other to friends list POGO NAME & FAVORITE GAMES HarleyNana001- Gin and Canasta

Man, this is one TERRIFIC show. I highly recommend it, especially for people who are still missing Twin Peaks.

My addiction to coffee is starting to catch up with me, so Ive decided to venture on to 'other' things... hot tea's. Could you please help me figure out which ones are better and what each one is used for; like... green tea, black tea, herbal tea - chamomile (sp? Michelle recommends this one for resting). Help me, please?

How long after surgery did you resume "relations" with your spouse/partner? My doc didn't put any limitations on me. He said..."As soon as you feel like it!" :Bunny Welllll...... How about some real life answers?

The moderators had a very interesting and fruitful discussion last night, and in the next few days you will be seeing some guidelines for the future. At this point we're just proofreading and fine-tuning. But one doesn't need any fine-tuning and is too important to wait. That is the first law of online etiquette: NO PERSONAL ATTACKS. Please, please, please, everyone, keep the discourse civil. Rumors and attacks must be stopped in their tracks and the only way to do that is not to respond. Moderators really will not be editing or deleting posts so PLEASE think before you post. Thank you. That is all.

Okay here is a question for everybody. Does your husband or wife know how much you weigh? Or how much you weighed at your heaviest? As for me...my husband does not know and I won't let him near a scale while I am on it. It seems stupid..but I don't want him to know I weigh more than him. (As if he couldn't tell!!!)

It hurts too much to see this going on. I come here for support, not for invective. I come here to help me through the dark watches of the night, when I want to eat, and cry. I certainly don't come here to listen to good people, good friends, call each other names. And I don't come here to watch as doctors are glorified as Gods, or villified as Devils. They're just people, as subject to fallibility as the rest of us, and, at the end of their day they trudge through their front door and their feet hurt, and smell, just like any mortal's. I don't come here to add to the unhappiness of my life. And "If I don't like it, I can go to another thread". Well, take a…

I don't know why, but this had me rolling You're lovely. We know you're lovely. You know you're lovely. But imagine you were a horrible, noxious affliction. Which one would you be? http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/tests/affliction/ I'm rabies...

I'm an American Idol junkie. And I'm a 40-something year old woman in love with CONSTANTINE! Sure, the other guys sing better, but you're a little bit country, and I'm a whole lotta rock 'n roll! What's your vote? Who is the next American Idol? Yummy little rocker boy!

Well, another foot of snow has fallen on northern NJ, and we're home for the duration. Anyone else? Whatcha'll doing?

I lost mine, but I have a new pic, can someone resize it, then email it to me or something? Just my face? Thanks for noticing Kelly.

I've posted twice in different threads that my dog was very ill and dying. I had him put to sleep today. He was feeling good today so in a way it was the perfect time. He had very bad heart disease and we had been battling it for over a year. I had to give him ten pills a day. I know everyone thinks their dog is the best and I am no different. I thought mine was the best. He was so smart, so mellow, so gentle with children and old people. He was so affectionate that he brought a lot of pleasure to many people. All the neighborhood children ask if they can pet him whenever they see me. And he was a pet therapy dog. I belonged to a pet therapy group. The dogs h…