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No AI for me, as far as I know. Only disease I've ever had that I am aware of was my diseased gallbladder which was taken out in 1992, loooong before I had even heard of a lapband.

Flybaby here <frantically waving> I have been a subscriber of the FlyLady reminders for a couple of years now. I am NOT NOT NOT flywashed yet. I do think about decluttering everyday, and mostly don't do it, but in spite of my lack of commitment I have gotten rid of a lot of stuff I don't need and have changed my attitude a little about housework. I have no routines, and if FlyLady were reading this she would tell me to unsubscribe already, if I'm NOT going to do it! But I like getting the testimonials, and I just tell myself that my babysteps are so microscopic that most people just can't see them... :cool: www.flylady.net

Really hard to choose from some of the answers, but with my best guess TODAY... lol: Summary of Idealists Make sense of the world using inner values Focus on personal growth and the growth of others Think of themselves as bright, forgiving and curious May sometimes appear stubborn My family would say SOMETIMES?!?! lol

No - it's supposed to be CoffeeMate!!! lol That stuff was SOOOOO good... I'd forgotten all about that...

I think this actually ties into my suggestion for a newbie section, listed first under the lapband forum... I'm still working on the newbie reference post - haven't spent a lot of concentrated effort on it yet, but if no Newbie section gets created I may just post it on my website and request a sticky thread with the link there for newbies to read. I think it would be better and more dynamic as a part of this forum, though...

It's donut day here. Yep, the first Friday of every month. I love donuts. I NEVER buy them - hate paying money for stuff that I really don't want to be eating anyway. But... when they're free... 1 filled donut 1 poppyseed muffin 1 cinnamon roll 1 cherry danish 1 cheese danish It's been a very stressful week. My boss was laid off on Tuesday. His boss was laid off on Monday. My Mom was laid off on Wednesday. I think I'm doing just a bit of emotional eating. BUT - on top that - there were FREE DONUTS at work today... :straight Feel better, Alex?!?! lol

Oh dear.... With first/last names I'm "Crazy Mastermind". They got the crazy part right, anyway... lol Even scarier... When I use JUST my first name... "Amazing Leader" Not quite sure what to make of that... lol JUST my last name... "Respected Swami" Oh, Oh, Oh!!! I just figured it out - you HAVE to use your FULL name!!! With first middle last I am: "Thunderous Demon" AHAHAHAHAHHHHAAAHH

Picture Thread Link: http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=4642 Love all the new photos!!! Everyone is doing great!!!

Whoo hooo!!! A thousand congrats!!!

Whoo hoo, Zoe!! Congrats!! I have a small fortune invested in bras from Lane Bryant...

Hi Nykee - Just an observation - 1137 of those calories were from LIQUIDS!!! Almost your whole day's calorie allotment! The cookies/cookie dough/jelly beans/fritos/kit kats need no comment... But I think if you keep an eye on those liquid calories your counts will be much better... Those liquid calories are sneaky!!

I'm with HarleyNana - the only walking I'm interested in doing on that short weekend is possibly shopping... So there will be a group for the more "couch potato" people! Bright - are you going on the walk, or shopping???

What a disaster, kid - I'm so sorry!!! Just one thought, though - if there's nothing wrong with the band itself, perhaps just replacing the tubing would be the way to go, since you're not having probs with the actual band? I am just so wary of messing with the stomach if not absolutely necessary, but certainly understand your wanting to put these problems behind you. Hoping you get the best resolution that puts an end to these probs! xxoo

(((hugs))) I am so sorry, and hope you're feeling better soon. (((hugs)))

If Crystal wants in on February she's welcome to join me.

Many thanks for the info... If I ever get the money up, Brussels sounds like a good place for a second banding...

"my little friend"...

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What a wonderful post! Congrats!!

No, you should not have to be unfilled for surgery. Biggest concern would be nausea from the anesthesia - make your doc aware that you need anti-nausea meds. You should be fine!

KATIE!! CONGRATS!!! Now - TAKE A DEEP BREATH... 1. It sounds like all of your ducks are in a row - the only ??? is your weight. 2. Instead of stressing about whether or not you've gained, start TODAY with some healthy eating. You KNOW you're NOT saying goodbye to anything forever, so you don't need to do the last supper thing this week and a half. 3. I know all of this is a huge surprise now that all is approved and happening so fast - BUT - you have waited TWO YEARS for this!! YOU ARE READY!!! Breathe, breathe, breathe... You are SO ready. You are going to do great. Your dream is coming true - embrace it! And Kathy is right on the money - have a friend whisk you off to a hotel for overnight. ((hugs))

Shelly, again, I AM SO THRILLED FOR YOU!!! I hope you don't mind I posted your links before you got here - we were all going crazy wanting to wish you well. <3 <3 <3 xxoo (((hugs)))

I want, I want!!! Of course, I'm about 50-80 pounds from where I need to be... Sigh. You look great! Thanks so much for posting the pics. xxoo

I've tried to post to this thread before, but wasn't allowed to log in - TWICE!! lol Anyway, congrats, Penni!! So glad all went well, and that there has been NO adjustment period to the monovision - whoo hoo!! Need the goggle pic now! lol

Spreading white, healing light liberally over your being... (((hugs)))