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the best me

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  1. (emphasis mine) I've taken some heat for this comment (among others) so I'd like to address it. I never said anyone was going to Hell. Carlene brought that up, I replied that I don't go around damning people to Hell. Not my joke, but it was a funny comment by Carlene, she gets credit for it. I, too, have a college education and am aware of the indoctrination of students on campuses all over the US (and other countries, too, I suppose) regarding the importance of open-mindedness and tolerance. It's a lesson I learned well, and I consider myself to be a pretty tolerant and open-minded Christian, and I tend to like and respect, at some level, most people I meet, despite any differences we might have. So when you (Sunta) comment that you are an educated person and are ecologically conscientious, etc. I thought you might also be open-minded and tolerant. Which is why I called you on it. It seems terribly "judgementally hypocritic" to be educated and to openly scorn the beliefs of others, when you should know better. Unless, of course, you are NOT open-minded and tolerant, in which case, I owe you an apology for breaking the 9th Commandment (AGAIN ) and I'm sorry.
  2. my attempt at humor didn't go so well. sorry. I thought you might enjoy a smirk, didn't work. I'll quit trying to be funny.
  3. Nah, and "damn smark-alecky" was spoken in love, hence, the smilie. I like the feely-good love stuff, you know.
  4. This is the Rants and Raves section. I can Rant and Rave, too, right?
  5. Oy! The burning rhetoric is exhausting! SIGH. Here's the deal though. I don't go around damning people to Hell. And if I did, I'd be called a judgemental hypocrite. I'm just pointing out the judgemental hypocrisy I see in someone, who, as a self-procalimed educated person, has become what she scorns. Just without the Religion. That's all. It's frustrating to see snooty attitudes about how dumb and stupid and uneducated and idiotic OTHER people are. This isn't the only thread like this I have read lately either. We are ALL fat (or were) so you'd think we'd have SOME common ground, right? Perhaps not. I wanna feel the love. Not feel ill at ease and ridiculed because of my personal religious beliefs. I don't think that's too much to ask on a public forum, where we "should" all be respected.
  6. I'm amazed to no end that this kind of talk is okay. I'm a Christian, Bible-thumper, Jesus Freak, whatever, and I don't go around venting in the Rants and Raves section about "all you godless heathens...ruining America with your ignorant thinking...how can you be so illogical and dumb..." yada yada. Don't you preach tolerence and freedom and respect for the beliefs of others? How is it okay for you to openly scoff and disrespect the sacred beliefs of others? You don't have to agree with me, but you have to respect me. I'm just amazed at the double-standard. The hypocrisy. It's unbelievable!
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    Wow, am I going to HURT!!

    Very cool. I loved volleyball in HS, but never played on the team. I was always a cheerleader, which was cool, too. I have been thinking of getting on the ski slopes this winter. Last time I went I had nothing to wear, wore some jeans over long johns, was miserable, fat and uncomfortable. I think now I could find some ski pants or bibs that actually fit. That would make a huge difference, I'm sure. Can 3 year olds ski? Maybe we should wait a year...or go for the day and leave the kiddos at home? Nah, they'd love the snow... Anyhow, that's so wonderful Alexandra! I remember you ice skating last year, and I'm glad you went back.
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    Texas Joke

    Ha ha. I got a ticket in Waxahachie on my way to Austin from Dallas. Had to go to "bad driver school". Oops.
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    It's December!

    Hey oreilly! Most of us post over on band2gether. Wavy is a Mod there and it was just a bit easier. We all float back and forth though. Both places have their own unique wonderfulness! I'll leave my sig on this post. There's a link there. We have a December lunch scheduled! I think it's the 16th 2:30 at Ruby Tuesdays on Arrowood. Check the NC Forum there, just to be sure.
  10. I just read this article on the "Quiverfull" movement where the idea is to have as many kids as possible and that "God is the only one who can open or close the womb". Some of these idiots have 12, 18 and 20 kids. ~Sunta weird religious people scare me~ Ariel, et al. I admire these quiverfull-thinking folks, who are considered religious nut heads by a few here. I suppose I took it a bit persoanlly? Kind of like slamming red heads at a party and turning around to find one staring at you, mortified. It's a shame we aren't all tolorated and respected for our personal convictions, and in this case, those convictions regarding procreation. Instead "we" are berated and belittled and called names. I only have my "approved" 2 children, but my heart is aligned to those who are able to and want to bear more. Alot more. Just tired of being, what I percieve to be, maligned. Oops. I'm not good at sarcasm, either, so I have a hard time standing up for myself. We drink chicken blood at our church, you wouldn't like it Carlene. :confused: (that was sarcastic and an attempt at humor, in case anyone missed it)
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    Any smokers out there?

    Just had my last cig on Tuesday. Get the Patch. It helps. I smoked just before and the day after my surgery. I don't know what effect it had on my recovery. But if you can swing it, now is as good a time as any. You'll quit when you are ready. Good luck. It feels good to be done with them. :confused: You can do it!!!!
  12. Population Control would be much better handled with the enforcement of immigration laws, not with taking away the reproductive freedoms of Americans. I wish I could afford 15 kids. I'd love to raise a huge quiver full of religious nutheads. :confused:
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    Oh...the doubts!

    This is YOUR faith, don't worry yourself with letting anyone else down. We all respect that this is your journey. That said, I was looking at old weight charts and noticed that back in Jan of this year, I was hovering around the 190 mark. Here it is Decemebr, and I'm hovering around the 175 mark. This morning, 173.4 (yay me) and I just KNEW I'm be so much closer to pushing goal weight than this. I'm taking it off like I put it on...10-15 pounds a year. Yup, it's slower. So what? is my attitude. It's my weight to lose and it's my journey. I'm healthy. As anxious as I am, I'll lose it. And I'll work for it, with the help of my band. I keep thinking of RNYers who (and not all of them do this) lose a ton of weight the first 18 months and then start gaining it back. They struggle just like we Bandsters do. So, yeah, you'll probably lose weight faster initially with RNY. And you may very well be discouraged along your band journey. But, almost 3 years since I first walked into Curves at over 240 pounds, I have lost about 70% of my excess weight. I like that. It's hard to look at the longer-term picture of the future. I know this. But I couldn't have dreamed of how much better I feel getting most of this weight off. It's been worth it. Oh yeah. I wouldn't change a thing. That old life HAS ended. I like the new one better. And you ARE dieting with the band. You can simply eat less and get a good amount of weight off in the beginning, but at some point, you really do have to "diet". Choose well. It's how anyone loses weight. Good luck. I know it's hard, it's a tough decision. Your job is to OWN your choice. Have confidence in it, even though you know it isn't a free ride. Then get to work. The band really does help.
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    Dear Red States...

    Here's a political funny along the same lines...meant for a good laugh, please enjoy. :confused: Are you a Democrat, Republican or Southerner? Here is a little test that will help you decide. The answer can be found by posing the following question: You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, an Islamic Terrorist with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, praises Allah, raises the knife, and charges at you. You are carrying a Glock cal .40, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do? Republican's Answer: BANG! .................................................................. Democrat's Answer: Well, that's not enough information to answer the question! Does the man look poor or oppressed? Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack? Could we run away? What does my wife think? What about the kids? Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of his hand? What does the law say about this situation? Does the Glock have appropriate safety built into it? Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this send to society and to my children? Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me? Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me? If I were to grab his knees and hold on, could my family get away while he was stabbing me? Should I call 911? Wonder why this street is so deserted? We need to raise taxes, have paint and weed day and make this a happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior. This is all so confusing.... I need to debate this with some friends for a few days, and try to come to some sort of consensus. ................................................................. Southerner's Answer: BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! Click..... (Sounds of reloading) BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! Click ... Daughter: "Nice grouping, Daddy!!! Were those the Winchester Silver Tips or Hollow Points?" Son: "Can I shoot the next one?" Wife: "You AIN'T taking that to the Taxidermist!!!
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    Say It Loud....

    242 to 175. Yay!!!!!!!
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    December chat

    Doesn't Darcey hang out in here? Someone tell her I quit smoking!!!! She'll be proud Thanks. Hi everyone!!!! :wave:
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    Banded for 16 years!!!

    The Lap Band by Inamed hasn't been around that long, but I have heard of the old non-adjustable one. I haven't heard of one that's 16 years old, though! Cool!
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    Why can't my husband understand????

    Say something like this... "Honey, I know you don't understand why I can't "just lose weight". I don't expect you to understand it. Some days, I don't even understand it myself. "just eat less" or "just choose better foods" are only words, I can't explain it to you. I have researched this well. I am at peace with this decision. I know how I eat and I know the band will help me get control when I don't have it. I know I can do this and I know it will even be frustrating and difficult. I don't need you to understand me or change me. I need you to love me and support me." Maybe that will help him?
  19. You Rock :rockon: I'm so proud of you!!! Amazing and Incredible and Wonderful. Yay you!
  20. Good heavens that sounds like fun! She's planning on seeing my doc, Kuri, but he and Ortiz are both in TJ. We could work that out. And yes, Im from NC. Pretty out-of-town from TJ, huh? I'd hate for you to wait on us, though. Here's the short story...her BF and my hubby have just opened up a granite shop, money is tight, and her open credit is currently loaned to the company. When the guys can refinance the company debt she'll have money to borrow to pay for her band. Waaaay too many factors to make plans with a date attached. Anyhow, I'm willing to wait it out and go when she goes, but I don't want you to wait! Please don't lose your optimism, Kare. You have such gumption, you are a wonderful self-advocate, you are very knowlegable and a super go-getter. Kare without spunk just doesn't compute. Speak up...there's a band buddy somewhere that will go with you. It really will do your heart good, get a small fill if you need one and start fresh. I weighed 181 at the doc's office Nov. 16th. Yesterday I weighed 173.4. That's 7.6 pounds in 11 days. Make that 5 pounds to account for differences in the scales, and even then it's helping. I have lost almost 70% of my excess body weight and that's a huge Lap Band success...but I'm not done. I got my spunk back...I dare ya to get yours back, too.
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    Dear Red States...

    Dang, then why am I happy to be Red? That was funny, Carlene. Really!!! :bolt:
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    Cell Phone Use in Mexico

    Nextel worked great in TJ. No probs.
  23. Yes! Listen well, folks. I realize my flouro fill doesn't guarantee NO erosion, either now or in the future. But it did me loads of good, for now, till I can get to TJ for an endo. My sister will be banded In TJ in the next few months, if all goes well, and at this point, I'm willing to wait. An endo is just too pricey here in the states. I'm without symptoms so insurance won't kick in for that procedure. Even though I feel it's neccessary. So, I'll get one in TJ very soon. Getting that flouro and seeing my band and port all nicely in place and in working order in there did me worlds of good till then. If I were not planning the TJ trip soon, I'd be paying out for it, to be sure. $275 in TJ vs. $1500+ here is worth the wait, according to my checkbook, anyway. I'm still getting an endo. We ALL should!
  24. I had that ticking time bomb feeling too and it was driving me nuts. I finally scheduled a flouro fill with a local band doc and feel TONS better about my Non-slipped, Non-eroded, happy healthy band and my little .25cc fill. And, yes, I am aware of the fact that flouro cannot guarantee that I'm not eroded, only an endoscope can dignose that. Kare, get your fanny down to TJ for a therapeutic endoscope. It will do your heart good.
  25. Just throwing this out there in the pool of ideas.. as a pre-teen, I would, on occasion, grab a Snickers Bar at the local 7-11. My Mom finally clued into the fact that this sugar high was waaaay more than my poor body could handle. I got edgy, argumentative, cried, I didn't know what was wrong, I was totally uspet about...whatever...and just felt like crap and didn't know why. I was an emotional wreck. Once we cut out the Snickers, and she had to be the one to say NO...I quit having the Snicker Fits, as my family STILL to this day refers to them, and I'm 41. They were pretty impressive. As an adult, I had gestational diabetes with my 2nd child, and knew that diabetes was in my future if I didn't get a handle on my weight. Anyhow, menus for Hyperactivity might be helpful, or Diabetes, or just lower sugar/lower carb diets might be super helpful with keeping her emotionally stable. Sugar just got me way out of hand. Good luck. Keep us posted, 'kay?

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