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Jacqui Yes your right on that one- You are supposed to work up to that long of a time for sure. That is why I was so totally atken back when she told me the average person goes for 30 mins. But the computer would only let me go for 25 the first time. I even asked "that seems so long..are you sure I will be ok?" I wish I would have listened to my insticts. I usually do. Did I mention she mis quoted the rate 3x's.! Photonut- thanks for redoing those shots. The full body ones are the most painful to look at. My poor breasts will never be the same-lol lol Thank GOD I wore undies!

I was just shopping for a baby shower I am throwing my girlfriend today- ohhhhh I just fell in LOVE w/all the girls clothing! Too much adorable stuff to choose from. Congrats! We've missed you at Bootcamp & hope your feeling great!!

Thanks everyone for the advice & well wishes. YES - I went to see a doctor last Thursday. I had actually called my GYN(she is easy to get ahold of) the day after & she prescriped the silvadene. Than I went to my PHD the next day,Thursday, after I had the courage to bend my legs to drive the car. Ouch! They gave me a script for Tramadol (pain killer) which didn't make me sick- horray, the vicodin was upsetting my stomach. Also they prescriped Hydrocortisone 2% cream which really really helped calm everything down. Most of my time was spent in ice baths-(talk about painful) Lapband surgery hurt way less! As to the girl getting fired, They asked me if I wanted her fired & said they would if I asked b/c she never even had me sign a release form. She is only 17 yrs old, I said no. What I want is for her to understand her actions & learn from them. AS to what they offered: They didn't offer anything- I was the one who called & asked for my expenses to be covered & for the damage in the bathroom to be taken care of. I may be asking for some small amount of compensation but really do not wish to sue them. They are a family owned business & even though I 100% feel they are completely at fault, I just would rather turn the other cheek & thank God I am not in any danger at this point. The owner was very very sorry & when I finally do show her the photos I think will understand more fully the extent of the damages. But in all honesty I should have know better than listening to a young girl when I have had experiences with tanning salons over the years. Today all the stupid itching has begone & living in Michigan w/all the dry & cold air doesn't help. So I am one lathering babe! Greased up & hoping not to become a snake. Thanks for all the well wishes. If anyone can downsize those photos & have them just show up instead of a link please feel free to do so. I have no idea how too. One more thing- the whole reason I went tanning was too look better for this cute young Thang I been dating. He felt so bad that he took care of me all week. Plus I think he liked seeing me in the icebaths ;0) What won't we do for lust??? LOL LOL

Well last tuesday I went tanning. I had gone numerous x's over my lifetime & practically have never ever burnt. But it had been about 3 to 4 yrs as I told the 17 yr old behind the desk & I wasn't sure what was new on the market & how long I should go for. She said & highly recommended the "Non Burning Monster Bed" w/bronzing bulbs instead of the high pressure bed I was used to. Said it cost a bit more but no burning/average person goes for 30 mins she said w/a smile. I said well that sounds like alot. She said its OK the computer will only let me schedual you for 25 mins for a first timer. I said ok- your sure? She said yah. I actually got out after 21 mins aprox- I was very sweaty & felt too hot. Basically that evening about 3 hours later I blacked out & fell in my bathroom floor around 1am & woke up at 1:35am. totally naked & on the ceramic floor. Crashed into a drawer w/my butt & actually cut my lower thigh. Cracked my head a bit & pulled down a towel rack in the process. Holly hell! Got 2 tylenol down my throat & crawled back into bed & tried my sister- no answer. Than all I remember is waking up the next day- THANK YOU JESUS! Long & short of it it is nearly 6 days later & I can walk now & I was able to go to church this morning. The Tanning salon agreed to pay for all my medical expeneses & creams/pain killers plus fix the damage to the bathroom & give me free tanning packages. Well not like I ever want to go tanning again:0) But I told them I did want everthing else covered & since I am not working I wouldn't sue them for time lost on the job. Bad news I also had gained 6 pounds this week - good news was all but 2 are gone- it was swollen Water weight. Hopefully I can start working out again soon. What a week!:0(

Yeah- please someone scan & post the shot-lol

I would be Furious!!! I mean - I don't care what kinda day he may have had or not- Why can't people stop thinking baout themselves & start thinking about others!! I am so sorry your day sucked. I totally feel for you. What a jerk! If he did apologize( I didn't read through all the posts just your first one) Well I hope it was a good one & that he totally made up for it (x)1000!!

Way to go Private Skinner!!!!! HOT DANG !! Great JOB! Glad to have you aboard Jen. Please read through & check in when ever you would like BUT weight-in s I try & chart Sundays & Mondays or at the latest Tuesdays. I'll be happy to chart your body fat % if you know it & for sure take your measurements. B/c we know the scale often lies. ON a MAJOR side note- I burned nearly 85% of my body in a tanning booth tuesday. I am out of commision for at least a week or the doctor says 2 weeks for exercise. I am very bummed to say the least. BUt I will continue to do everything else for all of you & hopefully will be back in the swing before the end of our bootcamp. who knows maybe I can have a 10 pd loss the last week & catch up to the rest of you:0)

Very common what your going through. I suggest a 1/2 cup of coffee. Also an enema may be in order. Don't wait to long. Also walk as much as physically possible.

Well technically there is no "sweet Spot". Its just when a bandster finally figures out how to work w/their bands & their restriction level is not overwelming. The ideal is to lose at least 1pd per week or more. If they are doing this they probably(like me) won't go in for more of a fill till this process stopped. HOWEVER- for nearly 5 mnths I had zero weight loss or more like loss 3 / gain 3 - back & forth. During this time I had more & less of fills. But in the end I actually had a little less of a fill than previous & started working better w/the band & the weight slowly started to come off. I always think in my head I want more restriction but know that the battle is more about what can I do rather than what my band can do. Hope that anwers your question.

HI Kel- I hope your V-day is a good one;0)

OMG! Penni- I so wish I was there to help you. I can't believe she is that weak. Its sounds so scary & am sure so terrible stressful for you & your family. Please Please is you need extra support let me know & I can & will come down on a days notice. Maybe you could use the company, maybe not? Just a call away Girlfriend & I'll be there. My Prayers of healing & rest will be forever on my mind for you & your Mom. I love You!! So sorry Penni.

Jessie- I have been horrible w/my workout- especially b/c I have this ne guy- But I am for sure today- V-day going to workout & than again tomorrow & than on Fir & hopefully Saturday. So you try for 4 & so will I;0)

LOL LOL- actually its an insult to my own stupidity. LOL LOL it means I don't know the spelling of that word or I am too lazy to look it up & know if I spelled it correctly or not. LOL But it was a compliment ;0) JOB WELL DONE SOLIDER!!!

This is me to a tee. What is NSAIDS? They are drugs containing ibprophren(spelling?) like Advil(I miss it) Alieve. I don't think asprin contains it but I was told not to take any. Maybe someone else can answer better.

Amen Sister!!! Now is that added to the 2.5 from the other day? It sounds right but I need you to tell me what your total should be for the "Sarge" to update correctly. Just say"my total weight loss from the start of BOOTCAMP is bla bla bla" & than I can make sure my records are correct! I think your our most proficent(spl?) solider Girlie--Great JOB!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Bran cereal & a little reg coffee always help me each morn. I too had the same problem after surgery. But enemas/stool softeners were my friends. So happy your feeling better, its so uncomfortable to be that way.

After you have your "open talk" I may suggest going shopping together. Let him pick out something for you or something he thinks might be fun to try together. Karma Sutra makes great lotions & men tend to not find these has intimading. Once he gets past a point , I am sure he'll be open to other things.

Well first off you really should have a soft & personal talk w/your DH. Becareful what you say & how you say it. Be as honest as you can at this point & just let him know how much he turns you on & always has but you would like to try some different things. He may be more open to it than you think. Maybe try telling him that you feel like a sexier, more vital women around him now & want to please him differently. Try making it about pleasing him first before changing how you want things done to yourself. Men in general are usually up to change if they think its their ideas-----so ask him to share a few fantasy he may have had over the years with you. Do this not in the bedroom but maybe over a nice nightcap or romatic drink near a fire or something like that. If he does open up & share his thoughts, encourage him & tell him you'd be up for that - even if its not exactly what you wanted. Cause I am sure if you give into his fantasys he will be more open to acting out yours. Good luck. Keep your communication open & don't push too hard, let him think he is the one in control. Remember he is the man & right now he isn't taking care of his woman & may feel very depressed about that. Don't let him think your not being satisified, just that your ready to experiment abit. Happy Sex Drive;0)

Welcome back. I too didn't have the best restriction until I was were you are now. 2.6 I finally feel that this is a great fill for me. Not just b/c I have some restriction- not alot mind you BUT b/c I am finally long enough out(8mnths) to understand how I should be using my band. I am a slow learner that way & finally I am getting to the point where I stop myself & than wait awhile before eating again. Before i would eat too fast/sometimes PB & than I could eat anything ususally after that. It hit me about 7 mnths out where I started to understand the feeling I got w/the band or didn't get. I learned how to fill it slowly w/good foods & wait...just wait. I hope your fill does the same for you & now that your already exercising your on your way! Good for you!!

lol lol lol - TODAY IS A FULL MOON! LOL LOL LOL LOL

:devious:devious:devious Sarge Here:devious:devious:devious Wake Up Soliders!!! What Do You Think This Is Week One?? Hell No Its Its Already Week 7 Thats Right Week 7 So First Thing Is First I Want Each & Everyone Of You To Read The 1st Post On This Thread " Your Commitment" Read It Once & Than Read It Out Loud! Make Sure You Have Done Everything On It & Continue To Improve Apon It Don't Just Read This & Say "yeah Thats A Good Idea" Do It:devious Do It Right Now:devious Do It For Yourself:devious Do It For Your Loved Ones Do It Because You Made A Promise To Yourself :devious:devious:deviousJust Do It!!!:devious:devious:devious DO NOT FAIL YOURSELF YOU WILL BE STRONGER NEXT WEEK IF YOU STAY WITH IT, MAYBE THE SCALE DOESN'T MOVE, MAYBE IT STAYS THE SAME, MAYBE IT GOES UP. BUT ONE THING IS 100% GUARANTEED- YOU WILL BE STRONGER & YOU WILL HAVE KEPT YOUR COMMITMENT TO YOURSELF FOR ANOTHER WEEK! WHOOOOOAAAHHHH!! :devious

:update: LBT privates: brackets = negative RED=pounds BLUE=inches PINK=BF% I'll succeed (6.5)(3")(2%) ..................... CatherineD The Best of ME................. CPCarol Lsasha (11) ............................. Aimze Dylansmom...................... Moonietunes Big Paul........................... Absousa Duckie .............................Jack NJchick ............................Maggie63 (4) Desi80 (3) .............................. Cheri (2) Victoriana (8) ......................... Tommy O (10) (2) Justbeingme..................... Jammin & Losin (7) Wendiss............................ Zoe Scottygyrl......................... Mermaid Shanna............................. Weight Shaker (2.5) LaMadam (1) ........................... Bostonfatgirl Penni60 (5) (6) ............................. Bondgirl Fee................................... Double Trouble (4) ShellyJ.............................. Vtobon (2.0) SuperDaddy....................... Jessiebear (10) (19.75) "Withtheband".................... It's me-Debbydo Corinne:preggers: 9 w/baby .............. Marebear (8.5) Crete................................. Lins12 FireCallie ............................. Rpaniagua77 (6) FunnyDuddies 5 ...................... BigEthel Teresa 4 ...............................Newgirl Txblue Eyedqt .....................Shoresexy Please let me know if any of the stats are wrong or if anyone is missing. Also I plan on doing updates on every Sunday/Monday from now on b/c that is the official start to every week at BootCamp.

Welcome to the OTHER SIDE !!!! Happy your up & about - keep walking & sipping! CONGRATS!!!

I was 36 when I first started thinking about WLS. I had been overweight according to medical standards since my teens. But I was always very proportion well- so many didn't think I was that overweight. I had tried all & I mean All diets from my teens through my 20 & 30's. Lost about 35 pds everytime & always gained it back & than more. At 38 I was 251 & disgusted. I new if I dieted again , I would lose weight & once I couldn't keep that life style forever the weight would come back w/evengence. So the Lapband seemed perfect for me. I had good food choices mostly but always ate to much of it. So this would help w/portion control. Well even though i would love to have had more of a loss by now, I am 8 1/2 mnths out, I can say that I do 3 miles on the treadmill at least 4 x's a week now & have even started aerobics again. I feel stronger & I know I am getting healthier. I would ask youself this one question " Do you feel this will be a lifestlye you can live with forever?" Because like it or not many- many people fail with the band. You must be much more disaplined than with RNY. Good luck w/you research & decision.

HOLY F*R*I*T*O*S Y'all I can't believe it but my scale said 216.5 this morning & even once said 216!! I am staying with the 216.5 though, just so I don't get down next week! I am so happy to finally have a week of more than 2 pound or just one. WHOOOHOOO> Ok So ask me how it happened---go ahead ask me again...I got a man! - yep I sure did!!! He is just 32!! HOLY COW!! I call him my "young Boy Toy" I know its not that young but I wanted to date someone in their 40's like 43- 44. Whoohooo I had so much fun this week. My body didn't know what happened- I hadn't fooled around like that in well- here is the scary part--3 1/2 years. Yep- its actually been over 3 years since I really kissed a guy - longer than one min. & almost 4 years(this June) since I have fooled around. All I can say is 'SEX" really can do wonders for weight loss. I got 3 good workouts in besides the "young thang"& still need to step up my water a little more. Down to a "feeling sexy 216.5" this week & hoping for more next week!! Body Fat is 47%. Total loss this week= 2 pds. Really 4 if you included the weight gained over the Super bowl.:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: