LilMissDiva Irene

Good morning! Losers...

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I didnt hear the conversation or read the story. I only know about that from reading about it here. Not sure who the kid was with, but there are some glaring things here... First of all... SHE WAS PREGNANT TOO??? Threatening to kill herself? Wow, this woman clearly isn't playing with a full deck. So because one son is missing, she wants to end her life and the lives of her 8 unborn children? I thought she was against abortion? Whats the difference? How can anyone support a woman like this? That is what I really want to know I guess. And to think her other children were sitting listening to this. I'm willing to bet all her children are going to need some kind of special care. Whether it be counceling or otherwise, sometime in their life.

tap: Keep wrestling with kiz. kiz: Keep wrestling with tap. quad: Was that you I seen in that broken ice trying to get out? NC: Nice try... hehe Mango: Nice colorful posts... but sorry! Barb: You have to get up pretty early to beat me! One: Daffy is better than Donald, I agree. sm: Thanks I needed the laugh. LilMiss: Is the winner. :laugh:

Fab, this forum has 50,000+ members, with many many joining each day. With that many people all talking collectively there are bound to be some disputes. I completely agree with Jachut that you must have some thick skin, especially in such a crowded environment. I'm pretty sure I know of the other forum you're talking about. I visit there too, and I agree they are much more calm. If that suits you better, then perhaps that is where you should spend more of your time. Having the band is stress enough, you shouldn't have to get more just by talking about it with others. storm, I like tattoos and I'm also going to get one when I reach goal. Not everyone does though, so you'll have to expect a little negativity when expressing your getting one. Just a little advice though, get it where its not visible. Those are the ones I really regret.

Hey now... I just want to say - I totally love my DVR. I found... guess what?... RoadHouse! It's showing tonight. It's on the record function. I'll check in after I see it.

Nanny Nanny Pooh Pooh! I beat all of you!

Jack, sounds like me with the Shredded wheat. Since I've made that my morning ritual - *ahem* other morning rituals are just that once again, like pre-banding. Shiny, I don't eat breaky until I've been up for several hours... already having drank my coffee and a Protein shake w/extra fiber added along with my Vitamins, etc. I'm still a bit tight at that point but I can eat a small bowl of my SW in about 20 minutes. Of course by then its a soggy mess so that helps. LOL

Hmmm... so far 100% for crazy? Is there ANYONE out there who thinks this lovely lady is sane? Plain: I agree. )

Hehe! Competitve? I've been called that before.

texas, sliming and PB'ng (Productive Burp) are terms used here to describe what bandsters endure from eating too fast or too big bites, or simply being too tight. She wasn't using it in the way you thought. The OP never said she didn't have restriction. She DOES have restriction without a fill. I HAD restriction before my first fill (though it didn't last long), and there are a great many who do. Because you did not does not mean that is how it is for everyone. If you already have manageable restriction with your band, and you are not hungry too soon between meals then there is no good reason to get your band any tighter. Those are the only two things the band is designed to do. It is not meant for you to choke on your food and prevent you from eating or even drinking. I have known people to be so tight they couldn't even drink. Sometimes if you chance it too much, you can prevent yourself from ever finding that sweet spot. I guess what I'm trying to say here is, better to take your time, get small fills or none at all if you don't need it. It in NO WAY means you never needed the band in the first place.

500...Wow... Ive seen a few you mentioned and they were all good. I think I might have to take a peek at the others. Plain: I'll give yours the benefit. I'm all over the place when it comes to movies.

Wow, you are if anything lightning fast... but Winner? Nope. You're lookin at her. (Well her avatar anyway)

Thanks! NOT!! Please, Congratulate me.

I think maybe 100?

I personally wouldn't mind any kind of movie reviews... I really like movies and if I can get any suggestions of good ones that would be nice. There are so many I haven't seen, new or old. I say fire away.

Well actually no I personally did not, but I've seen enough posts here to know that many have. it could have been the cake, our bodies react when we don't have carbs for awhile then eat some again. Best thing to do is not worry so much. Don't let the worry turn into more worry and more cakes. You will do fine, I'm sure of it. :cursing:

High sodium contributes to Water retention, which we all know translates into weight gain. It's just speculation based on my own experiences. If you are on a low sodium diet, this is probably not the case for you. Just throwin stuff out there.

I didn't use them for the first six weeks because of the extra gas pressure, but afterward I started to use them again. I have yet to have an issue with using them. However, if your Dr. told you not to use them, then you really should follow your Dr.'s advice. This is the internet and self medicating yourself by what is said here is probably not a good idea. Talk it over with your Medical professional before taking any risks.

tgnd, yes -- its very normal. I'm over a year out and I find it still gets a bit tender at times. My doctor did tell me that my port did move as well, and he told me it WAS from weight loss. HTH

w, sometimes people reply without thinking. I'm totally guilty of this myself. For the most part though, I really try to help people when I can. The best thing to remember is if someone is mean, that is something the individual will have to bear. Not yourself. Just move along and do your best to remain positive, because in this journey you will definitely need to remain so. :cursing: HTH

NCs, it is very common for bandsters to put on a few pounds during this time. The liquid diet you were on did get you to lose weight and quickly, and now that you are back on solids, your body is reacting by taking that food straight into storage. I'm sure there might be some sodium issues too since you likely are consuming more of it. In fact, it could be a great deal many things causing that gain. I wouldn't worry too much, but it is also best not to take a step back either. Take care of what you are eating, because it is very easy to fall off track. Getting back on track can be really hard sometimes. Just keep in mind how much you are going through and how much you did go through to lose. Best wishes! HTH

You are most certainly welcome. Congrats to you for being so successful, keep on the right track. :cursing: