Mariposa Bella

I have tried to follow the directions to attach a picture and it is not working. I go through the process and it starts uploading (takes forever) and then says, it failed.. I am so technically challenged.. Can someone help me? Thanks.

<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>I would love to see them too, so why don't you post them??

I think Liquid Asset sounds like a great name.

Ya'll are a hoot.. I love this board.

I deleted my post because quite frankly I'm tired of trying to explain myself to YOU! If you go back and read my posts, It has never been about you! I said for me, and only me, that would be too skinny. I have a big ass and I have even bigger boobs who don't disappear with weight loss. When I was weighing 135 I looked very thin, for ME. I had liposculpture of my whole/entire body, arms, back, waist,ass, inner and outer thighs, and a tummy tuck. Every spot on my body was reduced of fat and so at 135-137, I looked fabulous and was not fat anymore. My husband loved me FAT, so I guess at 135 I was at a good healthy weight and looked beautiful to HIM. He was also afraid that I was getting too obsessed with my weight loss. I hardly wanted to eat and was fanatically excercising and was totally consumed by wanting more.. I guess that is were his concern came from. It was at that point that I re-evaluated myself and decided that was a good weight FOR ME! If you think that because I am not as thin as you are (because I"m your same height, of course) that I am morbidly obese, then that is your problem and not mine. I think you have to stop obsessing with what you think others think of you. You are totally consuming yourself with this.. Who cares what the hell others or I think. If you feel great and healthy at that weight, then good for you. I wish you would admit though that there can be something such as too thin/skinny.. Yes, Nicole and the Olsen girl were anorexic and were too damn skinny. Nicole was down to 90 lbs and that I don't care what the hell anybody thinks, is not healthy and she looked like a walking skeleton. You on the other hand, look very toned and healthy in your pictures. But oh hell, I'm done with trying to get you to understand that IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT YOU!

I'm going to celebrate my bandiversary on Nov. 4th.. oh, look there is a birdie sitting on a tree outside my office window. Maybe I'll have chicken for lunch, I'm not in the mood for fish.

What an idiot. The band is NOT an easy way out. Just blow him off and ignore him.. Do like when we were kids, "sticks and stons can break my bones, but words will never hurt me!!!" And if that doesn't work, just give us a call and we'll get on a bus and come kick his ass.

I wonder if it is just an act for the show, you know, the flamboyantness. I think she is beautiful, but is too thin and unhealthy looking. And I doubt that she will stand up for herself and stick to her choice of not wanting another child. I think it is wrong for a man or woman to try and make their partner do something they don't want to do, especially something as important as having another child.

<p>Hello and welcome UltraGeek. You are very fortunate that your insurance will cover your procedure. I'm glad that you are here and posting. This board is great, we are here for you. Keep us posted and good luck.</p>

Congrats on your new band!

I had not seen Dr. 90210 in forever and last night, I caught it. He is certainly as crazy as ever. He is one of a kind for sure. I did notice though that Halley (sp?) has lost a lot of weight. Do you think she looks good? She used to be thin but looked very good and healthy and last night on the show, she looked extremely thin and her face looked pale. Certainly not very pretty at all. I didn't watch the whole show, but seems to me like the previews where implying that she might be pregnant. I don't want to start any disputes, by thinking she is ill looking or too thin. I just want someone to bring me up to date on what is going on with the show. Maybe if she is pregnant, she might be dealing with morning sickness and all that crap. Give me the scoop, please.:clap2:

Everyone is right, do it for you. Not for what anyone will think. My best friend (who is no longer my best friend) who I still love dearly, took it upon herself to tell others (when I chose to keep this in my family). When she noticed I was starting to look good and get compliments she felt she needed to let everyone know that I was losing weight because of the band. She made comments like, this was cheating and unnatural and that it was the easy way out. I don't know what kind of journey it has been for others, but for me it certainely has not been easy. And if you want to know the real truth, she is very overweight and cannot afford to have this surgery.. I bet you anything that if she could, she would in a heartbeat. This has put a major strain on our relationship, it is sad. But I have enough to deal with in my own life to worry about what others think. Whether their intentions are good or bad, I could give a rats ass what they think. So bottom line.. do this for yourself, take control of your life. The band is a wonderful tool, for me personally, my weight will always be a struggle. Luckily I have the band to help me in my journey. Good luck.

Did you think my post was directed at you?? It was not. Why have you taken all my posts personally??

<p>This to me has turned into, Because I got to my desired weight goal and I excercise more than you, I'm better than you.. Bottom line what some of you are doing is passing judgement and imposing your idea of success on everyone else. We all started at the same place. NO ONE IS BETTER THAN ANOTHER JUST BECAUSE THEY GOT TO THEIR MAGIC NUMBER. If I choose to not be a size 0 or 2 because that is what I'm supposed to weigh for my height, then f#*k that. I am what I want to be whether it fits your image or idea of success.

They are doing great. I have been real busy too, but needed to come back here to get motivated and back on track. Well, I had been at my goal weight for over a year. But the fat monster found me again, I've gained about 15 lbs, but I'm getting back on my horse again. I haven't been filled in over a year and will get a fill in a week. I can't wait. Wow, I am amazed at how much the site grew. I hardly know anyone on here anymore. Well, I am so glad that you are doing great. Your grandson is beautiful. Take care, and talk to you soon.

Sorry to post here, but I just noticed Penni posted.. Are you there my dear Penni. Do you remember me?? We had lunch in Orlando. How are you doing? Drop me a line sometime.

And, I too am human and screw up plenty and like Meg Ryan in You Got Mail, I forgot to vote in the last elections. I was at a spa and enjoyed every minute of it.

I still stick to what I said.

I'm so sorry this woman hurt you. Sometimes people don't have any sense and she obviously doesn't. Good luck with your surgery and take care.

I'm so happy for you..Man, how fantastic that your dad is a ps, that rocks!! I'm hoping that one of my kids will grow up and follow in your dad's foot steps.. I'll need tons more work by then. Good luck on your upcoming surgeries. Keep us updated.

I'm glad you liked Dr. Gomez. I have an appt. on Nov. 7th and I can't wait to get my fill and to see him of course. He is soooo damn HOT!..

Yes, I am dead serious.. How many years, have men been running our country?? Oh yes, they have done a marvelous job, look at were our country stands.. Seems to me that a woman, might just get the job done. :clap2: And I'll stop right here, because politics and religion are forbidden subjects for me. I think Hillary is a strong candidate. I would rather she be in office, than the idiot we have in office now.

Chickie, I am sorry that you feel like you have to defend your position on being the size you are.. I admire your dedication to maintaing your weight and for keeping it off and for eating healthy.. It seems like you were able to conquer your demons.. I on the other hand am still struggling. I don't excercise and rarely eat healthy, I am what I am due to my same old self-destructive habits. When I was AT MY GOAL, I WAS SUPER HAPPY. Keep in mind that I have been fat or obsese then thin, then thin to fat to obese for almost my whole adult life.. I only weighed 190 lbs when I started and had lost the weight many times, but because I never learned how to kill the fat demon, I had to get the band. FOR ME AND ONLY ME.. 135 was a good weight, I wasn't fat anymore, but i never set out to become what I had never been or could never be at realistically. I got to the weight I though suited me and only me.. I just don't think I should be expected to be at 120 or whatever number on someone's chart, for me and only me that would not work.. Not for you, I have never been speaking of you. Please I haven't been on the board not even a week and already I am misunderstood. I hate that people called you scrawny or ugly. That is just hateful.. I just want you to know that I don't think I am selling myself short by having a larger goal weight than you. OMG I am so tired of trying to explain myself, I am exhausted.. I am not commenting on this anymore. I apologize if I without wanting to offended anyone.. :faint:

Is someone every going to teach me to edit my posts?? I can't ever go back and fix my mistakes.

You are completely right about this. The media sometimes only gives us half of the whole story. But people, please remember we are humans and to err is human (or something like that). Many times I've made an idiot of myself and done stupid things without knowing. Like clapped when not time to clap, or in church, stated to stand up/sit down before everyone else.. You know, stuff like that. I don't always salute at the National Anthem, just like I don't always stand/sit in church.. That does not define me as a person or define my beliefs. As for me, I think I'm going to vote for Hillary, I don't agree with everything she is about, but because in my lifetime I would like to see a female president. So you go girl! And all candidates, promise more than they can accomplish, come on, 4 yrs is hardly enough time to fix so much screw up from the past. I think they all have good intentions when they come into office and I hope and pray that they have my countries best interest at heart, but at the end of the day, they are just like me and you.. And yes, you and I screw up.. Just a matter of life.:clap2: