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Winter weather is rearing it's ugly head here... tis coooooold! I've been trying to keep my hands out of the cookie jar by quilting and so far it's working by gosh! I'm like a little kid wanting my drawing put up on the fridge... I'm still a newbie at quilting but I'm proud of my latest quilt! It's warm and soft and cushy... just like my man.

I wanted to post a Get Well Thread for her, she is getting banded today......... Get well Blossom!! I am going to be buggin you about your process soon... :cheeky Bzzzzzzzzzz!!!

The last thing Vegas needs is a new buffet, but they just opened a new Brazilian one up. The picture of roasted steak has been passed around on flyers long enough, so I broke down and went. GOOD NEWS! THE PLACE SUCKS! Whew, don't gotta worry no more! I'm bored & needed a new thread. What's everyone doing this weekend?

I am 9 days post-banding and I am just wondering when the weight will come off. I am assuming as soon as I can exercise, that things will really fall into place... I am such a newby!

Had my stress test today. They shaved my chest, four little round holes. They dry shaved it. Ouch. Then the woman used real, honest to goodness sandpaper on my four bare spots. Ouch. Then she poured alchohol on the four red, tender, sanded, bare spots. Ouch! B-tch! Then the other woman was stupid enough to ask me why my heart rate suddenly spiked up by twenty beats a minute. They hooked me up to wires and made me walk on a treadmill that inclined more and went faster until I was afraid I was gonna die. Then they increased the incline and the speed until I was afraid I WASN'T gonna die. I seem to recall hearing the Doc say it was all good, but I was whee…

Hi everyone.. I am getting banded 11/11. Yes, in one week..I am incredibly psyched . The instructions for all patients of my doctor is 2 weeks pre-op on liquids- I am doing Ultra Slim Fast shakes which are actually OK, Crystal Lite, some chicken broth..Actually we are allowed to eat vegetables -raw or steamed with mustard or just vinegar... This is really hard , yet somehow very empowering..I have not been perfect- have cheated twice but have still lost 12-13lbs in 6 days ..Both cheats have been breakfast time when I ran into a local eatery and scarfed down some eggs on a roll...Overall I've been OK... I want to do the last week right and go into my surgery with the bes…

I did talk to my GP and he said that with my blood condition it would be easy to Creatively mark it up to make it look like a diet program...I had my best blood test ever last month too!!! Plus, the fact that I have been on Xenical and Meridia for a couple years helps too. I know that it is wrong but, so is making me jump through hoops that I can't get through because I am to fat!@!@! Review committee my butt!!! What is a committee? A group of the unwilling, picked from the unfit, to do the unnecessary. Thanks to all of you for your input!!! __________________

I was just banded on October 27th and I was asked to travel with work. Any advice? Should I? I am going to something that is sponsored by a pharmaceutical company and the meals are provided and I am really nervous...should I wait? Thanks, Elizabeth

Hey Paula! I figured it out! Hip Hip Hooray! Hope this helps you, please tell us a little bit about yourself!

Just looking for some tips and info-- Thanks!

Twice this morning I posted and it later when I looked it was gone, is anyone else having problems?

* I have a date does not mean your going out. *You have baby food in the house and no baby. * "I'm a loser" is a good thing. * All of your silverware says Gerber. * "Welcome to the other side" doesn't include death. * New clothes fall off in a month. * You get excited about hand me downs. * The scale at Wal-Mart no longer says, "One at a time please". * Getting wrinkles is a good thing. * "Just Water for me please". * Hitting the "Century Mark" is actually a good thing. * You can be touched by an angel and still not be considered crazy. * When your rear end no longer looks like a mudslide. * When the word lap has nothing to do with a strip club. * Other wome…

I am trying to get the approval to be banded. I think that I am going to get the run around. Has anyone had to do a 12 week supervised diet? To be approved for surgery. Now there are telling me that I have to have a Psyche Eval. I am going to have to change my life, I am going to have to control my eating,,,, NO SHIT! I would not be doing this if I could be trusted around food!! My stomach is like a dog, if it is not on a leash it will run and run and run........... They are also trying to tell me that my BMI has to be over 40. when I am at 37.8 right now. I think that this is going to turn into a horror story, maybe I should just give up.

Be aware anyone new to this site, less the same fate befall you.. This site is highly addictive. No known cure exists as of yet. I post this as a service to save you!!! At first, I was thinking it could be controlled, but it has gained a strong foothold and it may be to late for me. Please think of me the next time you go to log on...A man obesssed and tormented with people I've never met or even talked too. Names like De Larla, Penni, Lisa, Vera, Leatha, Whipple Daddy, Meagan, and some good looking woman from Wisconson whose name escapes me. You will find yourself, looking at pictures and reading long stories about Las Vegas gossip. If you have not posted more than 3 tim…

Hey yall I see that a few of us are on line if you want to chat tonight I am going into the chat room at 9:50

hey guys! I am so excited about this! Here is a proof of the ad that will be running in the local newspaper here. STARRING: ME! kyleighp ad.pdf

I've been saving daylight for months now, and here it is, midnight, dark as a carload of a$$holes, and I can't find any of that daylight stash I've been saving all summer. Well, no matter, it's over now. Gotta set the clocks back and go to bed. Hmmmmmmmmmmm. Does this mean it'll be getting early, later now?

OK Mrs. Queen Michelle, You asked for it so here it is, This first pic is 100x100mp the size your profile pic has to be.

Tall Guy, I finally figured it out! Hope this helps, let me know if you need any more help OK. TTFN

All my life back to childhood, I can remember having an inner turmoil about my weight. I've always been at odds with myself, I would try to feel good about myself, but my weight problem reared it ugly head. Then I would feel bad, blaming myself for the weight. Why couldn't I control myself, why do people make little comments, that hurt so much. I don't know about women, but guys can be down right cruel. The word "BIG" came before everything. I was called "BIG Lyle" all thru school, which was better than fat. Sometimes, I fought back, sometimes I just took it. No one knows the pain (mentally,sometimes physically) that someone with a weight problem goes through, but I know …

what a cool time you all had- fun, silly and well very up beat and why not you're all new people! and changing for the better every day huh! plan another trip i'll come after the holidays to meet you all! banding Oct 26th 04! wish me well!

Sorry, I know this is gross, but I don't believe I've ever PB'd. However, I have vomited several times, apparently under the same circumstances others PB. Does anyone else share this experience? Thanks, R

Just want you all to know. For the first time in my life I feel that it's okay that I've been fat most of my life. Had I been skinny I would never have found this place. Just for the record: The people I've found here make all those fat years worth it. Now, not only do I feel good about my future. I feel a heck of a lot better about my past. Thank you.

The alarm rang at 3:00 A.M. today. It's on the other side of the room so that I must throw off the warm covers and let the morning chill help to pull me up through the thick gravy of sleep to the waking world. The alarm rings a little longer these days since I've gained forty odd pounds in the last year. I staggered to Patty's room (yes we have separate rooms, my sleep apnea noises keep her awake, and there just isn't room for her hospital bed plus the twin in either of our tiny bedrooms.) and gently kissed her awake. She was a bundle of nerves. She got her bath and got dressed. At 4:30 A.M. her Mom pulled into the drive. Then I kissed her goodbye and watched…

Hi all-- I was just wondering, since i had read that some of you experience varying degrees of restriction during your periods....is it just coincidental that I switched from Premarin (a pill that I couldn't take crushed--soooo terrible tasting) --which I was hardly taking --to Climara patch and now I am having trouble with stuff getting stuck? My imagination? I haven't had a fill yet.

OK when will this end?!!! I just got a call from my mom. My aunt, her sister, just passed away. I am frantically making flight arrangements, hotel arrangements, and car rentals arrangements. SIGH!! Seems I just got back from a trip for a funeral in September when my step-father's dad passed away. Now, my aunt died. It was unexpected and rather shocking to hear. She was in her late 70's and in poor health but she passed away in the ER tonight. It was not expected. I already said that didn't I? SIGH!! So if you don't hear from me for a day or two that is why. I am taking my laptop but not sure how much I will be using it. I can already feel the love coming th…

I read today that thryoid problems could cancel me from being a canadiate for surgery. Does anyone know anything about this? I have a low thyroid. My appt with Dr Spivak is not until Nov 18. Thanks, Starrla

Hi Kathy, Hope you have a happy birthday and let me know how your fill goes today. I have an appointment with Dr. Eubanks on the 8th. Best wishes, Teresa

Has this ever happened to anyone else? When I'm confronted with an intense or annoying smell for any length of time, it sort of repeats on me for days or weeks. The first time it happened, I'd smell this weird sort of medicinal smell in a fleeting way, several times a day, for a couple of weeks. I didn't know what it was or what was going on, until I went back into a store I'd visited only once before and realized what I'd been re-experiencing was that store's version of aromatherapy. That was an unusual thing, in that I couldn't identify the smell so I couldn't figure out even what the reference was. Once I figured it out, the recurrences stopped. It's like a sense-memor…

The new TV show Big Fat Loser took our T-shirt saying!!!!

i am wanting to get some feedback the level of restriction people have. 1. when you drink first thing in the am is it more like: a. i can kill a 20 oz of anything in minutes b. i cant drink anything cold or even luke warm but i can get down coffe and other Hot drinks c. i can drink room temp. cold beverages (about 20 oz. in a hour or less) d. none of the above- (please describe) 2. for Breakfast i eat: PLEASE also list the time of breakfast! a. protien shake...keeps pouch full for hours b. mushies- oatmeal, cream of wheat, scram eggs, yogurt keeps pouch full for hours c. solids keeps pouch full for hours d. anything i have no restriction! e. hmmmph i skip b…

Donali: You will be happy to learn the precious BOA has a new home. The recipient is quite pleased and cherishs the gift as much as I did. Also, the recipient is quite protective of the boa. You have to ask permission to even touch the thing much less wear it. See picture. HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHHEHEE!!!

Since it looks like my surgery will go off on time I had a hard decision to make. Today I put my bike up for the winter. Earlier than ever before. She needs new tires, and an oil change and the headlight is out, plus one of the running lights is cracked by a stone peck. It just makes sense to do it. New tires now, to sit in the frozen garage all winter, plus new oil to do the same. And I still have all my other winterizing to do. Put air conditioners away, weatherstrip, caulk, rake, deal with Patty's flowers, the lawn mower, the storms. So I washed the Roadie. I dried her and eased her into the garage. I promised her I would come out and visit during the winte…

I'm tired of smiling and being cheerful today, so here's a fun new thread devoted to whining and complaining. Who can whine the best? My back hurts, so do my ribs, feet, ankles, arthritic carpal tunnel hands, and I have a splitting headache. I'm tired. I want to eat gooey sweet crap. My job is boring. I miss my friends. Hmmm... this is depressing me. It's not as fun as I thought it would be.

Oh My Gawd!!! How - and when - did this happen?? Where did all the years go? My baby turned 16 today. I remember bringing him from the hospital! Today, he took his road test, passed that with flying colors and then we spent a fun filled hour at the DMV getting him his license. Since it is his birthday, I thought it would be nice if I could take him and a couple of his friends to dinner - who was I kidding. As soon as we got back from the DMV, he dropped me off and was out and about with his friends. Two other friends drive so they went to a restaraunt with a whole passel of 'em in tow. The family of one of the boys owns a restaraunt in the University district here. It…

I feel positive about my visit, the Dr. said that I am a good subject for the band. So now I wait.............

what is that all about? What do they ask you?

does it take for the appoval process? I wanted to have it done before Thanksgiving.

first- is celery an issue for any one????? and as you lose weight how are those vericous veins looking in your lanes??????? WORSE??? Thanks to my kids and genetics ideal with them any way-but worried they will be worse after weight loss

O.K. Delarla what do you think about this one? I'm working on another one right now so hold on O.K These pics I'm posting should be sized for avatars. Right click on them save them in your picture file then go into change your avatar as usual. I think you click on user pc, then click on options, go down to the bottom of page and you should see where you can change your avatar somewhere around there. So, here goes...

Okay I am ready to have a fit.I have very little resriction and I don't think I will ever lose this blankedy blankedy fat a--. Ok so that is where I am I am filled at 2.6 and can pretty much eat what I want what do I do? Help! 299/275/130 Dr. Spegiel

iam in the thinking stages, i do want to do this , i need help though i play competive racquetball , will this band interfere with the swing ing of the racquet and my running please help thanks tim

Just wondering what/where bandsters eat for "fast food"??? I REALLY like Wendy's Chili - delicious! And also the different salads from McD's and Burger King. But Im in need of other ideas.... Anybody have any other suggestions?

I know there are lots of you out there who have some good ideas for me. I am having a hard finding things that are healthy that don't make me sick. I seem to have a really hard time with meat, but no trouble at all with chips and popcorn. I cannot tolerate brocolli, but corn chex go down great. I know this is really old material for this site, but can someone help please? thank you, R

Hi everyone.... I enjoyed myself at the Vegas get together more than I thought I would. Each of the bandsters that were there bring special thoughts to my mind. What a wonderful group of special people who are compassionate, funny, and most of all kindred souls in this journey of becoming healthier!! Well Lisa delegated me to make the cheese dip and I had a few ask me for the recipe...so I thought I would just post it on the board here and let you get it here. Now I have to warn everyone this is sooooo not healthy!...but hey!!! I also was asked to post before and after photos which I am going to do also! I am not at goal yet.. My surgery goal is a mere 10 …

Carol and I flew in Friday at 9am to be greeted by Michelle, Leatha, Ginny, and Texas Babs. Within minutes Lisa and Chloe drive up in the Jimmy and off we go to Lisa's...with a quick stop at the Liquor store for the Margaritas Carol provided, Thanks Carol, great recipe!. Lisa has a Fashionable house with a swimming pool and the cutest pets greeting you. After unloading luggage, Lisa brought us to the strip and dropped us off at the Luxor till our rooms were ready. The Luxor is a grand pyrimid, Carol and I started window shopping, they are plentiful and a bit expensive for me but a pair of shoes caught my eye, unfortunately not in my size. Soon Carol and I seatlled in …

ok all you bansters WHERE ARE YOU! TALK TO THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK!

can you drink at all? Nothing with bubbles right?

I feel like things have gone topsy turvy in my life these last couple of weeks! Work has been so busy, I get a moment to log onto LBT and immediately something comes along to take me away! And even worse, my dog went to the vet to have his teeth cleaned and his annual check up on Friday morning. The vet called me and said that his bloodwork showed he was in kidney failure. I was an instant basket case! I had to leave work at noon. DH and I went to visit the little guy that afternoon. He was in a cage hooked up to an IV and he is still there today. We visit as much as we can (at least twice a day). However, we get to take him home this evening. The vet will teach…

First, you are all grounded from shopping. NO MORE CLOTHES. Geeze, that's a buttload of stuff you guys left, and it makes me think you plotted together since it's all my size. But my closet is already stuffed with all Michelle's clothes (and a few yummy pieces from Vera.) Chris works with a large woman, and he said she needs clothes really bad. She was supposed to come to the party because she's interested in the band, but she got shy. I'd like to offer some of the clothes to her then the rest to the women's shelter. I can't believe I'm getting rid of perfectly good cloths in my size, but there's just so much! Now the dirt. Some people think Chris & Babette …