HarleyNana

Speaking of getting together, Signgirl and I met Thursday, then spent Friday morning sitting on my deck in KDH, watching the ocean and yes, discussing Lapband and Lapband talk. Then we had lunch at Awful Arthurs, all of you OuterBanks folks know about the seafood at Arthurs! I'm ready for an OBX bander weekend. Come on NJ girls, y'all can meet with us, what a time we'd have.

Hey Eileenie, I'm here too :car:, it does look like the old gang. I just got back from a quick trip to the beach, the weather was perfect! I was so excited, I not only spoke with, but met in person, "signgirl". She's to be banded October 31. I've invited her to join in our NJ family thread. You will all love her, she's sweet, funny, and personable...just like ME :biggrin1:. Wow, so much has gone on here in the NJ thread, more chatter in the last 24 hours than has been on here in a month. Eileenie, so sorry you got the snots, :sick , last Sunday, I was wore slam out from keep the gbaby, I couldn't wait for it to get dark, finally went to bed before it did, so I know the feeling. Donna, what a nice surprise to see your return, like Eileen said, we were all concerned about you. Darcy, your DD is so pretty, just like her mommy, did they let you take your laptop into court, so you could work on your POGO badge :Banane20: . On a serious note, glad things worked out for you both. Cindy, so what are you doing with all your spare time,......wondering how you ever got it all done before I'll bet. Kat, you've had a time lately, oh and about Rick having to pay, yeppers, I've heard that before, once he stepped up to the plate, it's a done deal for 18 years so I hear. Hope he has a positive relationship with her. Sherry baby, where are the pictures you were going to post from your Disney trip, still waiting, , bringem on girl. Mandy, Ms. Disney that is, love the pictures of you and DD, I know you're bound to have some of Crispy and Sherry you could share with us too. (I'm gonna feel like a real dummy if you've already posted them :omg: and I missed them) Betty, glad you've got the AC back in your life, at my age and being in the post Mentalpausal state, I'd have probably had to get a hotel room, LOL. Patty, Jetti, everyone else, hope you're well, Hugs girlfriends !

I've never heard of washing the walls, although, it does make sense if smokers are involved, otherwise, I think I'd skip that step I tried painting once and found out my hands were too small, the paint brush just didn't fit, hahaha!

You Jersey girls gotta quit doing all that laundry and cleaning and taking care of hubbies, sheesh, you're wearing me out. #1, that's what they have maids and housekeepers for, even if it's just every now and then, pamper yourself, you deserve it, ESPECIALLY, if you're working, wth, even if you don't work #2, well, there is no #2, men just don't get it, they don't pick up after themselves and they don't help do much but make our lives busier. Just My Opinion, my hubby's been gone since Tues at 5:00 in the AM, oh my gosh, a week of bliss, got home last night at 10:45, already done two loads of laundry, LBO. Hugs to you all!

I forgot to mention I'm surprised you're eating pizza 3 weeks out. Hope you're chewing very well, although it's been almost 3 years, seems I was still on mushies at that point. At any rate, good luck on you band journey. (Pizza, hmmm, I couldn't imagine eating a slice of pizza, maybe stealing the top off a slice, LOL)

I don't DO bread, just a personal choice. Sometimes I'm tempted to eat a BLT sandwich, but my luck it would go down too easily and then ...oh no!

:happybday2::happybday2::happybday2:HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETTY!:happybday2::happybday2::happybday2: Hope you have a wonderful day!

Kat, you are too funny. What is it with us old people. My mother is 76, and I'm getting ready to buy her house, so she can have some money to spend now, rather than leave the house to be sold after she dies, (obviously the money won't do her any good then). So I had it inspected for moisture today, the guy told her she had mold under there, well needless to say, she's already asked two times today if I've talked to anybody about taking care of the mold. Cold, OMG, she brings a blanket if she rides in my car for more than an hour, in the summer! I can't imagine having to sleep in the same room with her, LOL. Sounds like you're a great daughter and caregiver..hugs!

Thank goodness Orange Juice is not carbonated, neither is my Vodka ...:waytogo:, but they're loaded with wasted calories, so drinker beware!

Hey Y'all, just dropped in to say hello, YIKES, where is everyone? Hope you and yours are well! Hugs

Beautiful baby, hmmm is it me or does your daughter look like you or what? Congrats on # 8 WOW, I struggle with 3. Also being an old lapbander, every day is a struggle, but I guess if it was easy we wouldn't have anything to complain about, LOL. Hugs

Congratulations on your band, take it slow and easy

Congratulations on your band date! There are lots of areas on this board to collect great information. What ever your question, you can always type it into search and get an instant response. Personally, I had surgery on a Monday, out of the hospital on Tuesday, (now my DR does the band as outpatient), driving on Wed, but keep in mind, we're all different. You should do just fine.

I haven't heard of it, but it sounds of interest. If you hear more, please share. Thanks

My surgeon said the size of the band is based on the size of your "innards". You can be a very large person, but still have a small stomach, therefore he uses the 4cc band. Surgeon's preference I'm sure. I have the 4cc, as does my mother who was larger than I was at banding time.

I took Xenical a few years ago, but didn't have the oily problems, just made me regular ......, but I did take some colon cleansing pills I got at BJ's a couple of months ago, OMG, I thought my butt was leaking, it was awful. I wouldn't recommend anyone take those things.

Most stores, hotels, and restaurants in the Islands add the tip into the bill, which obviously does not give employees/owners incentive to provide excellent service, which also shows in the poor service in most cases.

I tip $5.00 for a fill, $10.00 for a new set, and $10.00 for pedicure. I just switched to the gel nails and I love them.

Awww, my son has a black "hot dog", with short short legs.

Congratulations to the newly wed..She Smiles! I think the poll would have been very interesting to see who would marry for money. I've been married for ever, almost 40 years, whew that's a long time, LOL, (yeah to the same man).

Nail polish remover did not take my tape residue off either, are you ready....I used "Oops" that stuff for getting paint off. I was very careful, but it worked.

I've always been able to eat more than 1/2 a cup, just be careful what type of food you eat.

Wonton soup or Egg Drop soup, even French Onion soup at your stage.

Yikes, I was looking for Jack today too! Any ideas anyone?

PickleBritches, Dr. Terracina did my surgery, is he doing yours?