dylansmom

With all of my stresses today regarding our move, I had myself a few (literally only a few) bites of ice cream. I guess just a few tastes was all I really needed. So I'm taking that out of my siggy.

Oh Lord! Thanks for the laugh!

Thank you so much Road Queen! I can't wait to get them!!! It's like early Christmas for me!

Big hugs going out to you Jodie! I don't have any wonderfully lofty words of wisdom, but I want you to know that I care and am here. I had an odd time of it during my teenage years, and I hate to see anyone else be in that same place. Just try to look at it as.....you have 2 more years as a teenager (until you turn 20), so that's quite a while to make the most of being a teenager. I have faith in you and know that you will do wonderfully!!! And psssst....guess what? It gets even better during your 20's!!! You have SO much to look forward to!!! Bless you!

Hey! That IS pretty cool!!! I'll send you my mom and dad's address to ship it to since our situation is so up in the air still. When I fit into it, I'll post a picture for you!!! ~Kel

OMG!!! That's just all too funny.

You always make me smile and are always such an inspiration. The fact that you are doing so well all on your own makes you a saint in my book!

Wishing positive happy thoughts for you from here as well. Hugs

Thank goodness you have such an awesome and caring surgeon! So glad that they could fix the problem and you could keep your band!

My surgeon said I could start trying as soon as I was healed from surgery if I wanted to. LOL But she said that if I wanted to lose some weight beforehand, that a one year goal was a good one to shoot for. Best of luck to you, and congratulations on your spectacular weightloss!!!

I'm laughing because I can totally relate to the driving and not knowing where I'm going thing. But I'm crying because I've never had a fill and can still eat that whole freeking cheeseburger.

What a wonderful and positive outlook you have! Isn't it amazing what focusing on the things we have to be grateful for will do for us?!?! It's something that has brought my spirits up many times myself. Keep up the great work and positive attitude and I'm sure you'll have your new port in no time!

I agree with Alex. Even though I've never had a fill, I used to be able to eat scrambled eggs like they were going out of style. Now I have to be EXTREMELY careful when eating them, as well as crackers too. I have to take very small bites and chew it very well before swallowing. I've actually slimed once and had a few mild PBs too. Although they were quite a while ago, I have NOT forgotten!!! I'm sure once I get that first fill it'll change for me again too. And everyone's bodies are so different that some can eat one thing with no problem, and another can't. And I suppose it's the same way quantity wise as well.

Everyone else has great advice. I do the same. I'll just simply say, "Yes, I can eat that, just not as much as before, and not as often as I probably would've before." And if they ask questions, I'm happy to answer. I agree with everyone else, sometimes people are just not as well informed about the band as they are the bypass.

Happy Birthday to our "father" of LapBand Talk! I hope you have a super one!

I used to shop LB when I worked and could afford it. Now I will on rare occassions use a coupon they've sent me to buy a pair of jeans for $15 off. That way they only cost me $15 to $20, which is my limit for what I'll pay for a pair of jeans. I LOVE the clothes on the Torrid web site, and if I had more cash flow, I'd buy from there in heartbeat! I didn't even know that Old Navy offered extended sizes online, and I'm going to check it out right now! Not like I can afford new clothes for now, but at least I'll know where to go in the future! Thanks for the suggestions ladies!

That sounds delicious!!!

*Religious Content Ahead - If This Bothers You, Please Stop Reading Now* I wasn't going to post on this at all, as I know that religion bothers some people. But the more I thought about it, I'd be a fool not to tell you this, as it is the truth. I believe what the word says. God created us in His image to worship Him. He didn't do it only for His pleasure, but for ours as well. He knew that if we would worship and adore Him, we WOULD live a life filled with joy, peace, and fullness. Am I saying that my life is all sunshine and roses? No way! But when I am willing to run to Him out of my own desperation and just ask Him to fill me with His love and to hold me in the palm of His hand, He does. I know that there have been so many times during my life that I've felt like I was at the end of my rope. I had tried the world's ways to help myself, and nothing was working. Out of sheer desperation I turned to Him and He lifted my spirit and wiped the dirt off of me and allowed me start all over again. He is truly the God of 2nd chances, and more 2nd chances, etc.. I know that this is no sugar coated answer, but in all of my 30 years of existence, it is truly the ONLY thing that has ever brought me ANY peace and ANY purpose. I am here if you need me. ~Kelly

1. What is your name? Kelly 2. What color shirt are you wearing? Peach 3. What are you listening to right now? Amazing Silence!!! 4. What was the last thing you ate? Mashed potatoes & corn 5. Do you wish on stars? No 6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Purple 7. How is the weather right now? Sunny & cool 8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My Mom 9. Favorite Sport? Basketball 10. Favorite drink? Non-alcohol Pina Colada 11. hair color? Dark Brown 12. Eye color? Blue 13. Siblings?1 brother & 1 sister 14. Favorite month? September 15. Favorite food? I like it all - LOL 16. What was the last movie you saw? Stargate 17. Favorite day of the year! 4th of July 18. What do you do to vent anger? Call my mom 19. What was your favorite toy as a child? Books 20. Summer or winter? Summer 21. Hugs or Kisses? Both! I'm a lover! 22. Favorite ice cream flavor? Blue Moon 23. Restaurants or home cooking? Home Cooking 24. Will everyone care enough to respond? Sure 25. When was the last time you cried? Last night 26. What is under your bed? Dust bunnies & probably a toy or 2 of Dylan's 27. How long have you been a member of Lapband Talk? Just over a year 28. What did you do last night? Went to the ER 29. What are you afraid of? I don't "fear" anything but God, but I respect anything that can bite or kill me. 30. Favorite car? I like the new Hummers - If I ever run into money, I WILL have one!!! 31. Favorite flower? Roses 32. How many keys on your ring? 3 33. How long have you been at your current job? Proud SAHM since I was 5 months pregnant. 34. Favorite day of the week? Saturday or Sunday because we're usually with family 35. What did you do on your birthday? Mom had a surprise 30th b-day party for me 36. How many states have you lived in? 2 37.How many cities/towns have you lived in? 2 38. What is your favorite form of exercise? Aerboics at home 39.Your favorite store for bargains? Dollar Store or occassionally Walmart has some good deals too 40. Wasn't this fun? Sure

Aw. Sorry to hear you're down about it. You could've jumped right in during chat and we would've encouraged you then too. *smile* I know we were really chatting away, and sorry if we scared you away. Keep your head up. Sometimes it's not easy to pass things up. Are you on your pre-op diet? If so, just try harder tomorrow. I know my pre-op diet was hard to stick to too. Good luck to you!

Always a fatty here too. I remember being chubby, even at age 4.

Likewise NJ! I really enjoyed myself, and am sorry that I had to leave so abruptly. Hubby, son, and I all took a trip to Walmart fantasizing about what we'll fill our new house with. LOL

I saw you in chat but we really didn't get a chance to talk. I just want to encourage you to keep your chin up. I know that it can be so frustrating at times, but you're doing great! I may have to see about getting that book. It sounds like a good one, and I thank you for suggesting it!

I just have to let everyone know how badly I wanted an ice cream cone tonight but I didn't do it! Instead I'm sitting here sipping on a flavored Water. Yeah baby! Day 2 of no junk here!

I have often wondered the same thing. I have never in my teenage/adult life been a "normal" size. I was a size 24 in the 8th grade, and then a 22 when I graduated, and a 20 in college. I eventually worked my way up to a size 30, and am now stuck between a 26 and 28. I often times wonder how my life would change should I even get back down to even a size 20 again. (I have huge bones and am mid height, so I look hot at a size 20 and 200 pounds!) I have already promised myself that I refuse to "sell myself out" or sell myself short by befriending those post weight, who don't seem to find me "fit" enough to be their friend now. I say Poo Poo to them and I don't want any shallow/lame friends anyway! The ones that I have now love me for who and what I am, and those are the ones that I'll stick with afterwards too, thank you very much! I wish you all of the luck in the world. This race/game can sometimes feel so cruel, and we all really need each other to make our ways through it to the end!