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I can't say I agree. I have three children ages 4 and a month and 2 and 2 months...The twins are the 2 year olds. Those infant carriers were my life. I am a stay at homer and I am with my children literally ALL DAY LONG!!!...When I was out, I HAD to have those children in their infant carriers. I had no choice. To be honest, at 2 years old, the twins are STILL in strollers when we go out. They barely walk anywhere. And, when they do walk somewhere, the sometimes wear tethers. Feel free to rip into me for that...I will fight it to my dying breath!!! :biggrin: I'll be honest, when I only had one, I tended to use the bjorn instead of the infant carrier. But with the twins, they LIVED in those carseats. Additionally, I nursed all three kids for 15 months and 20 months respectively. I was glad (sometimes) when we were out and I didn't have to have them in my arms. I felt free!!! :tongue: Rain

Paul's Law: You can't fall off the floor! Rain

An ellipses is the three dots people use in their writing to indicate an omitted word or phrase. I use it almost like a comma or period. I love you for making paragraphs!!! I agree about the school thing...(ellipsis)that's why I don't get irritated on the board when people write poorly. I do, however, have an issue with restaurants etc. who have grammatical or spelling issues on signs outside of their restaurants. Drives me NUTS! Take care, Rain

Oh....but, in essence, isn't that what you just did? I don't think there is any real malice behind the original and subsequent posts. I think it was just getting something off of one's chest. Have a good day and good luck on your journey as well. Rain

English teacher here (real one, not just aspiring!!! ) and I have to say that I couldn't care less how people spell or phrase their sentences on a message board. If a post is littered with misspellings or is so grammatically incorrect I can't understand it, I am apt to hit my back arrow, but it doesn't necessarily bug me. I am also an ellipses user while typing online. It is easier than figuring out commas. How's that for lazy? The things that bug me are colored print, all caps and too many lines in a row without a single break. Oh...and the glitter things at the bottom of the pages are slightly obnoxious as well. Rain

Hi ladies, Thanks for the help so far. Julie, I feel like I am going very slowly, but I guess I am not. I think I am at aout 7cc's...not sure though...I know he put about 1.5ccs in. I was NOT losing with my last fill. I lost 6 pounds in 3 months. That's not consistent with the type of loser I am. I tend to lose quickly. I can't eat in the morning, but I'm okay with that... Thanks... Rain

I was shocked and dismayed at the vote tonight. Oh, and David Archuletta is sooooo freaking annoying. I can't take him anymore. How could we get rid of the hot little Aussie and keep that tiny twerp??? BIZARRE!!! Rain

Hi all, I had my 3rd fill on Thursday and I've been struggling with being stuck more often than usual. I've actually pb'd twice...the first on Soup and the second on chinese veggies and shrimp. (no rice)...these are my second and third time pbing in 9 months... So...while I don't think I am over filled...I'm wondering if this is normal after a fill... Thanks all! Rain

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Snuffy, I can see what your saying...but isn't that the way most people are about everything? I met a new guy, my son has to stay back in school, my tenants are destroying my house etc... It's only natural to want to share the newest adventure in one's life. And, much like it would be incredibly rude to tell the mom whose child is staying back to stop talking about it, it would be just as rude to tell a recent WLS recipient to stop talking about it. That said...it's also rude to tell a pregnant woman about the horrible labor you had, or about a child born with severe disabilities...it feeds her fear...And I guess when a person discusses their weight loss with someone who struggles with their weight and hasn't had a lapband...it sort of feeds their fear. SO...who the heck knows? Rain

I have a very similar situations occuring with my sister. She is 6 years older than I and I've always been heavier than her. She struggles with her weight, but is "only" overweight. She's never been even close to obese. She out and out said that it is weird for her that I am no longer going to be the fat sister...that we will all be the same or that I will be even smaller. I don't want to hurt her and it has meant that I have stopped talking about my weight loss unless she brings it up. It's not fun...but I certainly don't want to make her feel awful as she has ALWAYS been as sympathetic of me being the only obese person in our family. My younger sister is a totally different body shape and size...Older sister and I are bot 6ft...and little sister is only 5'7" and skinny...So there is no competition there...I get to talk to the younger sister as much as I want...which is lucky for me!!! Best of luck... Rain

I guess I'm the only one who is not bothered by the crying. I often feel the same way after losing 92pounds...It's amazing to me how good I feel and how much more energy I have etc...and I've been at it for 8 months, they have only been there 3 months and their whole lives have changed. It's natural, I would think, to create an enormous bond with people you are making your transformation with. I don't like guys crying, per se...but I can totally understand where they are coming from. Totally. I also disagree about the women vs men thing. I just don't see the reason to want someone to win merely because they have a vag*na. I would love it if a woman won, but only if she won the way the men win...hard work...not because the producers had to change the way the game is played. I'm not saying the women don't work hard, but perhaps the show just needs to get bigger women...we are out there...better casting perhaps... Also, I don't really care if any of them win...because really, they are all flipping phenomenal and are truly winners without the 250,000 bucks. They all have health and their lives. I DO have to agree about the product placement shots..ANNOYING!!! If I hear about Extra gum one more time I might throw something at the television. So...since I'm being so opinionated... :tongue: Here are my further thoughts! Mark: I really like him...I like his transformation from Fat asshole to skinny nicer person. I applaud him on his AMAZING transformation...and truly wish I had half his drive and determination. He's a winner and will keep his weight off. Roger: He doesn't wow me one way or the other... The pride on three crap is killing me...so cheesy!!! but he looks fabulous---I do think, however, that he will gain a lot of his weight back... Ali: The poor thing is so unattractive...but she is phenomenal. Her body is looking fabulous and her attitude is excellent. I like that she chose to stay Pink to honor her mother...that was super cool. Like Mark, I think she will keep her weight off! Kelly: Is my least favorite...I'd like her to stay there because she needs the most motivation...She certainly will struggle with keeping her weight off. She very often sounds like she feels she is being persecuted and that is a personality that BUGS the heck out of me. So, I guess if I had to pick someone I didn't want to win it would be her. So...that is The Biggest Loser according to Rainer...oh, did you all see Jay's boobs last week...he was bending over and they looked awful...like mine after nursing three kids for almost two years each. OUCH! Rain

Well, I cannot stand David Archuletta...his voice is ok, but I have no interest in children who sing...(Charlotte Church, Billy Gilman etc)...They irritate me. David Cook is a good singer...but his affected appearance bugs me. Jason Castro is really good, but I agree there would be no cuddling up next to those dreds...they are nasty. I like Carly's voice, but I think she's boring... But...not as boring as Syesha...That girl is GORGEOUS!!! Her smile is stunning and she'll be better served as an actress. She sings well enough, but it's boring and old. I do like Brooke a lot. The poor thing looks like she's in her 30s...but she sings nicely and has a cool vibe. The Aussie is so handsome and he sings well. But I do want him to sing Waltzing MAthilda at least once!!! :cursing: Notice I didn't mention Krisit lee cook...her immature behavior will get her kicked out next week, so why waste the time? Rain

An NSV is a non scale victory...something that has happened as a result of weight loss, but has nothing to do with scale numbers... When I didn't know what it meant, I guessed that it meant New Skinny Victory...and to be honest, I still say that in my head when I see/type it! Rain

Is bestest a word? Oh well. Lately, I haven't been losing a lot of weight, but my body is changing so dramatically. I tried on and fit into a size 16 pair of jeans...down from a 28...a tight 28... Unbelievable. But I experienced my favorite NSV to date today. I was at a local preschool to sign up my daughter for next September, and I saw my sister's friend. We've known each other for over 4 years and see each other at least 6 times a year. Well, I saw her driving away and I waved to her and she waved back, but had that look of "who the hell was that" on her face. She had no idea who I was. It's funny because I saw her two weeks ago at my niece's school play and she looked through me that night as well..but I just chalked it up to looking for a seat and dealing with her son... But today, there was no reason to not know me. I am a very recognizable person because I am 6ft tall. I used to say I was recognizable because I was 6ft tall and fat....but not any more... BESTEST NSV EVER!!! Rainer

Definitely elementary. Our preschool teachers at my daughter's school make $8.50 an hour...and I am in a very wealthy part of NJ... When you work in the school system, you are protected under the union. Because it is so generous and loving in nature, people tend to forget that teachers need to get paid appropriately for the work that they do. A union makes sure that you don't get taken advantage of. I am a secondary teacher...would HATE elementary and preschool...most days I barely can stand my own (is that bad???).. rain

Lusingjusme... Oh really>???????? Horndog???? Sounds about right! Rain

Boo Boo...It's a beautiful thing...manual...but beautiful!!! Go for it, girl! Rain

Can I play? I hate when people post just to have something to do so they don't kill their children while trying to take their mind off of the 400 lbs of candy that their freaking mother in law gave to said children and BANDED son and daughter in law for EAster...Nothing says resurrection like a chocolate bunny...on my ass. Rain

I second the masterbation/sex option... I find that a good 5-6 Os....helps considerably.... :thumbup: Was that TMI??? Rain

But...we need to take into account the size of the child as well. At 12 years old I was 6ft tall. So 224 would not be as obese as it would at say a more average sized child...so, while I think it reprehensible to feed your children into obesity, it is also a matter of the size of the child. Additionally, I don't know whether either end of the spectrum (obesity or malnutrition/thinness) demands removal of the child from the home without some other abuse-like determing factor. Can you truly consider it neglect if there is not neglect in other aspects of the child's life? Without co-abuses, I firmly feel rehabilitation and close monitoring would be much more beneficial than saddling a child with the knowledge that they were taken away from their parents because of their fatness. Way to throw another reason to eat on the child!!! Rain

Hello Serenity, It was rather serendipitis (is that the right word?) to come on tonight and see your post as I literally just finished reading a book in which a character lost her sight due to a car accident. It was a Danielle Steel novel called Sisters. Quite frankly, it was the first time I had ever read anything (fictional or non) about a blind person and found it very interesting. In fact, as I put my four year old daughter to sleep tonight, I closed my eyes to see (remotely) what it would be like...she asked me if I was asleep. :embaressed_smile: I don't really have any questions to ask you, but I wanted to welcome you to our board and congratulate you on your first steps toward becoming banded. I've been banded for 8 months now and have lost 92lbs. I feel amazing and wish everyone could feel this good. Best of luck in your pre-op stages. Thank you for sharing yourself with everyone here. Rain

although I should be embarrassed to admit this... I was carrying the twins down to their room today and I had one in each arm...and I DID NOT have to turn sideways to get through the door. All three of us fit through the door!! :thumbup::biggrin:It was really exciting...and made up for the fact that they were being SOOOO ANNOYING! :thumbup: Also, at the gym today, the lady in childcare asked me if I was losing weight...she said that I look like an entirely different person:biggrin:...but the crazy thing is, I've only been there since 20 lbs ago...and there are still people I've known forever who haven't said anything...go figure! Anyway...just wanted to share because it felt amazing. When I was pregnant with the twins, I was as wide (front to back ) as the width of the door. CRAZY! :tt2: Rain

I think you need to do a number of things... 1. go in for a fill if you think you need one 2. exercise 3. journal EVERYTHING you are eating and make sure you aren't grazing 4. perhaps speak with the dr. who did your psych eval. and see if he/she can't help you through this. Best of luck...my husband is struggling similarly...he's gained back 20 of his 90lbs lost...life is really hard for him right now (stress of possible job loss), but he's getting back on it....slowly but surely!!! Good luck. Rain

Hey all, I've got this burning feeling in my throat and in my stomach...not burning like when I was bedresting (that was painful)...but more like a sour feeling. I am totally aware of a sour taste in my stomach and throat. Call the surgeon? Just start prilosec on my own? What do you think? I don't think I am too tight...I eat a yogurt in the morning (can't do solids) but can normally have a bowl of Soup for lunch (without problem) and dinner is normal generally...I am having a harder time with chicken than I was, but I am able to eat an entire salad without difficulty... Since this fill I've been definitely feeling the effects of the band more than I was before...But I don't think it's too tight...can you get a reflux thing even without being overfull? Thanks in advance... Oh...almost 8 months out...6.something in my 10cc band. Gracias! Rainer