princess_n_thep

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Welcome to LBT Susan. I hope you find a lot of information here to help you in your journey.

Okay, maybe I am just a little irritable today. My back is killing me. Anyways, I would really really really like to suggest that we all take a moment and do a thorough SEARCH before posting threads. I find myself repeating answers that have already been answered elsewhere. I don't want to ignore the newbies as I know they are excited and starting their journey, but at the same time, the site is overflowing with duplicate, triplicate and quadruplicate questions. So I thought I would offer some SEARCH HELP for searching the Lap Band Talk site for information: To do a search on LBT: 1. In the bold bar located under the personal log information is a row of links. (UserCP, FAQ, MembersList, etc.) 2. Find the one marked "Search" 3. Click on it and it will bring down a search entry bar 4. Put in your common words you are searching for and click on GO 5. You can also do an "Advanced Search" by clicking the link below the entry bar. 6. You may have to try different key words to find the information you are looking for, and sometimes read through some posts. But often times, while researching, you answer other questions you have and haven't asked yet. Please don't think I am ragging on newbies. I just want LBT to be a pleasant place and easy to maneuver. I really don't mean to offend anyone. It isn't just newbies, it is all of us sometimes. Heck, I even do it once in awhile and shouldn't. But it is just pure laziness. And if I did upset anyone, please vote in the poll and I will just delete the thread if it makes anyone's blood pressure skyrocket by my comments and suggestion.

Borrowed from another post from Jessiebear. Hope she doesn't mind. I don't mean to sound mean, but you could have found the same information with a search of it. Took me about 10 seconds. : The ticker....... I use Tickerfactory.com click on weight loss ticker pick your ruler then click next pick your slider click next fill in your stats click next scroll down page to the bb code box & cut the entire code in the box go back to LBT click on quick links click edit signature paste in signature box Easy! When you paste the code will show in the box but your ticker will show on your posts!

Oh wow, I missed this thread too? kelly, I am so sorry. Do you plan on being rebanded? Gosh, and now Beans posted a slip. ((sigh))

Have you all ever head of SAD Disorder ? My father has it. It is one of the major reasons that we all moved to Arizona from Illinois. http://www.sada.org.uk/ Seasonal Affective Disorder What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Some people suffer from symptoms of depression during the winter months, with symptoms subsiding during the spring and summer months. This may be a sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a mood disorder associated with depression episodes and related to seasonal variations of light. fact sheet index SAD was first noted before 1845, but was not officially named until the early 1980’s. As sunlight has affected the seasonal activities of animals (i.e., reproductive cycles and hibernation), SAD may be an effect of this seasonal light variation in humans. As seasons change, there is a shift in our “biological internal clocks” or circadian rhythm, due partly to these changes in sunlight patterns. This can cause our biological clocks to be out of “step” with our daily schedules. The most difficult months for SAD sufferers are January and February, and younger persons and women are at higher risk. Symptoms Include: regularly occurring symptoms of depression (excessive eating and sleeping, weight gain) during the fall or winter months. full remission from depression occur in the spring and summer months. symptoms have occurred in the past two years, with no nonseasonal depression episodes. seasonal episodes substantially outnumber nonseasonal depression episodes. a craving for sugary and/or starchy foods. Possible Cause of this Disorder Melatonin, a sleep-related hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain, has been linked to SAD. This hormone, which may cause symptoms of depression, is produced at increased levels in the dark. Therefore, when the days are shorter and darker the production of this hormone increases. Treatments Phototherapy or bright light therapy has been shown to suppress the brain’s secretion of melatonin. Although, there have been no research findings to definitely link this therapy with an antidepressant effect, many people respond to this treatment. The device most often used today is a bank of white fluorescent lights on a metal reflector and shield with a plastic screen. For mild symptoms, spending time outdoors during the day or arranging homes and workplaces to receive more sunlight may be helpful. One study found that an hour’s walk in winter sunlight was as effective as two and a half hours under bright artificial light. If phototherapy doesn’t work, an antidepressant drug may prove effective in reducing or eliminating SAD symptoms, but there may be unwanted side effects to consider. Discuss your symptoms thoroughly with your family doctor and/or mental health professional.

Oh damn Mary, now I have to buy these shoes!!!! Grrrrrrr, why you have to go and show me these?

Write your idea/feelings down in a journal. Then give her the journal. I say journal because I am guessing it will be many pages of you pouring out your heart and soul of how you feel, why you want this for her, etc etc. Then give it to her, sit quietly while she reads it, then end it all with a mom/daughter hug. I bet by the time it is done, you will both be crying, hugging and all on the same page (no pun intended). Plus, she can keep the journal and continue writing in it for her own journey. You can even have an envelope with a cashiers check for the money taped in the back. I think it would be sweet, easy to get your words across without interruption or excuses, etc. If she truly does not want the surgery, then she will say so. There is no pressure in writing down your feelings. There IS pressure when dealing face to face in a conversation or debate. This way, the conversation is straight forward and uninterrupted. She will have all of the information to "respond" to you. Just my idea....

Geez, that really sucks. I was really starving and ate like a horse too before my first fill. I just tried to "diet" and be good. I really would have been pissed though had they rescheduled. If it makes you feel any better, I am eating big too right now and I need a fill, but I am just too damn busy to go right now. Plus, the money thing (self pay too). So right now I am just concentrating on maintaining like I have been. Plus, I have to admit that I am somewhat enjoying being able to eat again and not doing the small bite, chew chew chew, swallow and pray method.

WOOOOOOOOOOT WOOOOOOOOOOOOOT, geez I am SO on the ball! I went right out TODAY and got my gift. I really like who I got too and I think I did good on the buying. I can't believe I am so prompt though. Maybe he/she will be the first to get theirs! I am holding off on mailing it for a few days though. Don't want it to be too early.

I was thinking.... I know there are a lot of teenagers being banded now and they deal with a lot of issues with support and advice that we (adults) don't deal with. I thought it would be nice if I created a thread that they can all identify themselves on and share amongst themselves. Hopefully this will allow them to maybe come in contact and exchange their info in private. I absolutely do not mind giving advice or chatting or whatever, I am just thinking that it might be nice to know of other teens on the site for them. Since we are a big group, sometimes they get lost in the crowd. So if your a teenager and maybe looking for other teens to ask and advise and support, you can post here too!!!

((doin' the booty shakin' dance for no erosion)) Womp womp, shake shake shake, wiggle wiggle wiggle, jiggle jiggle jiggle!

Okay, I am irritated. We have over 6,400 members on this forum. We have had 109 people come forth with simple data. Why is it so hard to share this information for a good purpose??? All it takes is a few minutes. No explaining, just the facts. And if you didn't want to post, then just PM it. Please.

Well I did go to the doctor yesterday and he has prescibed me the Lunesta. I went to go fill the prescription and even WITH my insurance it is $50!!!! That is only for a month's supply. I know the doctor said I didn't have to take it every night, and that the 30 pills should last about 3-4 months but geeeeeeeeez. I am going to fill the prescription today.

Joining in on the get well hugs!!!! Bikini here you come Kellie!!!

For the love of all that is without hunger, start some mushies.

And I have a friend who did the balloon about a year ago. The balloon ruptured and the "dye" showed up to tell her it was popped. But the actual holding of the dye part, the "balloon", got stuck in the intestines. She had to have surgery for it to be removed. She only had the damn thing for about 2 months. Waste of money in my opinion. Have another friend who thought seriously about it. Did her research, Then decided against it. She is doing the weight loss on her own and last I heard doing well.

OMG, I did the same thing! My son was born on March 19th but I was in light labor starting on the dreaded IDES!

For different holidays we have a secret friend and we have one person compile a list of names and addresses and buddies up different people. For Christmas, secret santa. For Valentines day, secret cupid. For Easter, Secret bunny... etc etc. She doesn't know it yet, but I am going to lobby for her to do the 4th of July "secret Uncle Sam" lol. Anyways, we send a gift (around $10-$20 including postage AND delivery confirmation) to our secret person. There is a deadline to send your gift so that they get it before the holiday. We tell them who we are in the gift (a card, a note, etc). Then we have a Thank you thread for those who want to appreciate their secret friend and announce who they were. Some people take pictures and post them of their gift. At the end, the "master list keeper" usually posts a full list of who had who. The deadline is today to get involved. Otherwise you will have to wait while I whine, moan and complain and someone takes on the challenge of putting together a list. :hat: Did I leave anything out?

When I was about 7'ish my mom had a Twix candy bar in the car. I went to eat it but she wanted it and told me it was her "poopy" medicine. It was good tasting but would make you have the "runs" all day long. And to not eat it unless I was "stopped up". I didn't eat a damn Twix bar until I was about 19. And I had no idea why it was in the candy aisle. I never bothered to read the package. I just knew it was chocolate that made you poop. My mom was ROFL when I called her and told her I knew the jig was up when I recommended a Twix bar to a friend who felt "stopped up". I felt like a total ass! And she still laughs about it.

Here are my stats, but then again, I am much taller than most of you. More to spread around I guess.

I agree, wow. Some of them looked like they were "relieved" of the extremely large hanging breasts, but some of the afters looked absolutely FRIGHTENING! I couldn't imagine. I was a 42DD before banding and I am a 38 large C/Small D now. I still say wait and see when you are close to goal.

I usually just graze off of the floor if I could. Most people don't even notice me with all the bags they have crammed under the seats.

Anything longer than 2 hours and I start getting nausea from swallowing spit. I am DEFINITELY tighter on the plane. Peanuts and drink? FORGET IT! I make sure I am completely hydrated before getting on it.

Ugh, I have a food sucker thing. I wrestled that damn food sucker thing for months. Now it is sitting in the cabinet and untouched for 2 years now. Goes in the garage sale next week. Maybe ebay. It just doesn't suck and seal right. Damn thing.