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Well I felt a little ill this morning about 2 hours after I put it on. It is only 15mg (one of the lower, the only lower is 10 and then 7). I quit on the patch before once so I am not convinced that it isn't just my nerves jumping around on me. I had a rough first day but I am holding fast. I would love a relief from these headaches though. Tried Ibuprofen, rest and then I went to store for Excedrin. Nope, still have a tinge. It seems to take the edge off of the headache but I can still feel it pounding. Geez, what I wouldn't give for just ONE drag to take the headache away. I think I will try and go to bed early tonight. That way I can get another 8 hours of smoke free under me!

This was geared toward going to Mexico but still has some great travelling tips in it. Good luck and have a safe trip!! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=5161&highlight=travel+suggestions

I really needed this posting today! When you start "putting off" shaving your legs because it is just too hard anymore to bend over and get it done, so you just wear pants. The stewardess doesn't wait to be asked for the seatbelt extension, it is just delivered to you. You order a coke at a restraunt and the waiter says, "diet ok?"

My headaches began about 1pm today. Had our taxes done this morning and for the first time ever we are not getting a refund... WE OWE!!! I almost went to get some cigarettes but I refuse to be beaten. Then the headache hit. I think I will go lay down and hope it does not evolve into a really severe one. I have the Patches but this morning I think it made me feel ill so I took it off 2 hours after I put it on. So for now, I am cold turkey. A friend told me to limit myself today to 3 cigarrettes, tomorrow 3, the next day 2, the next day 2, the next day 1, the next day 1 then quit all together. I have to admit I thought about it. But I know if I pick one up, many will follow!!! And besides, today is the day (grandma's birthday, she died of lung cancer from smoking 8 years ago) and I will NOT give up this day. I am hoping the headaches subside within a few days. As for now, its ibuprofen and rest. I look forward to checking this post. It really really is helping! Jenna

The day is here and I hit it hard!!!! I have cleaned the backyard of any "butts" around my smoking chair! Then I took the chair and moved it to a completely different part of the yard. Threw away any and all "tools" to smoke (ashtrays, lighters, etc). I opened the 2 packs that I had and I watered them down and threw them in the trash too! Then I took the trash out. I also took a tylenol at about 6am to get rid of any headaches that were likely to follow from not smoking. (i get the WORST headaches when I have tried to quit before) First thing I did this morning is try and vary my normal routine. (which was normally go make tea and go outside to my chair for a smoke). So instead, I brushed my teeth, put on my patch and came here for the morning and woweee you all have been good to me! Thanks! (((((((((HUGS TO EVERYONE))))))))))) Jenna

Okay, now I am crying again. Thanks everyone. I REALLY appreciate it. And with 3 weeks before surgery I need it sooooo very much. Thank you thank you thank you. All of you are wonderful. Jenna P.S. And DH just brought me a dozen roses! And of course, I am crying HARDER NOW!!!

My involvement was quick and then I was out. I really don't even know what is going on now. But I was one of the ones who decided it was best to "lurk" here and post very minimally and use the PM for talking to friends. The site is WONDERFUL though for information and networking. As far as the moderator issue goes, I really don't know if I have an opinion one way or the other. Other than a few catty words I had very briefly, I haven't been affected by any moderator I don't think. Heck, I don't even know who the moderators all are. Bigchix had responded to my post and about me "leaving" but I made it clear I wasn't "leaving" but deciding to cut back and just watch for awhile. Some of you know, as being my trusty internet friends, that I am an emotional wreck these days. And on top of it all, I get my monthly friend (aaargh). So I think I jumped into a conversation that had NOTHING to do with me and I was just buttin' in with my 2 cents that really weren't called for. And some of this stuff I don't even know about (bigchix, pm's, deletion of posts, etc). But I would like to admit my faults for my part in the mess. I have apologized to those I feel I need to and am moving on with things. Never, in any of the time spent here, have I meant to diminish anyone or make them feel terrible in ANY way. I apologize if I stuck my big nose in anyone's business or made any comments that were mistaken for anything other than friendly. Posting/Typing can be read one way when it is actually typed with a whole different idea behind it. I apologize for not recognizing this and being more careful with any words/quips/one-liners/jokes/or otherwise. As someone becoming banded soon I need this site to get support/encouragement/ideas/information/networking etc. etc. etc. Love and Hugs, Jenna

I know I don't post here much now and I "lurk" a lot now... but tomorrow is my "QUIT SMOKING NOW AND GET READY TO BE HEALTHY" date. I am quitting 3 weeks before surgery and using the patch. Tomorrow I am destroying all cigarette related merchandise and having the "smoke smell" removed (if they can) from my car. I know I don't have to beg because you all are always so generous with encouragement but please please please lend me some words of encouragement as I quit tomorrow for life. Thanks. Jenna

ahhhh, to heck with it all.... this is ridiculous. I am a grown woman and getting upset at all the things ppl do in here. Well, no more for me. I will be here for the info and will post only in dire circumstances, but if you need me... PM me. Otherwise, Im outtie.... Sorry friend (you know who you are!) I just can't stay in it for the catty stuff in here. I have a son to raise, a surgery to do, a husband to be a wife to, and a job to do. Bye all! Hope all of your dreams come true!

Did someone actually want me to look? No one asked me to look, I had just taken it upon myself to grab a few better rates. I didn't hold anything or make any plans. I put it out there but no one really wanted to say much about it so I figured I would just back off a bit. I just thought the Excalibur wasn't as good of a "deal" as some of the others. And I figured that people can put that extra $40 they save on hotel right into the slots! ha ha Wasn't everyone psyched to be at Excalibur? (although I don't like that hotel because it isn't a good walk from/to the strip, even though it is "on" the strip, but FAR to one end of it). My personal opinion is that MID strip would be best and one of the older strip hotels like the Sahara or the Riviera (which aren't as "themed" but are still clean and nice) but they have all done this before so I figured they wanted to plan and execute it? Who is heading this project up? DeLarla? Penni? Whoever is doing it should try and get some group rates going. Vegas hotels are BIG on providing wonderful group rates!

LOL I believe my question has been answered. Thanks to all the posters for their maturity in handling the question and their accuracy/honesty/correctness in their responses! So I believe the decision is.... what? like I was going to tell you? ha ha ha.

THANKS ANITA! You just made my day!!!!!!

Oh my.... it is very long and very medical but VERY informative about what is going to happen inside you on surgery day! Good post!!! However, I think some who are overly nervous already, don't watch it until AFTER your date. :cool:

ohhhhh, that sounds GOOOOOD DeLarla! And I am not even banded yet! Let the party beginnnnnnnn!

this is turning out to be a darn good thread! Wish it was in the food section though so others who are specifically looking for it would find it. I am even getting some good recipes myself! wooo hoooo! good idea to post jamie!

Thanks for the offer Penni! However, I will be traveling with my mom and sister to go there so that won't work. Can I have a raincheck? :cool: Darn, I was really hoping to at least get a nice massage or pedicure in Tijuana.

I also use a book I got called "Slim Smoothies" at a garage sale for .50cents! It has about a hundred different smoothies that are low calories. I looked at Amazon and they have the same book for just $3.00. Just do a search under books, slim smoothies.

I am going to Tijuana on March 22 (surgery March 24) and I had a friend on another board suggest a massage, pedicure and a manicure before surgery to pamper myself, make me more relaxed and calm any nerves. Anyone know of a good day spa in Tijuana?

Jamie, this is where I get all of my smootie recipes from http://www.bhg.com/home/Smoothie-Recipes.html hope you like them.... my favorite is the frosty fruit smoothie.... the site has annoying popups on each page but just X them out and they are gone.... till you go to another page lol

I think it is cool too that you are both banded around the same time. I wish my hubby and I could do it at the same time but he is still in denial I think and needs time. I think once he sees success he will be more open to it. I too am getting VERY nervous about surgery coming (march 24) but I chatted last night with 2 people in the chat room that made me feel so much more at ease! Try hooking up with a bandster here too and chatting.

Misty, Wow those are some amazing results! Truly inspiring as I head into my banding! Thanks for posting it!

Sue, Hope you are feeling better soon!

OMG! that is horrible! You would think WW would be more sensitive (even 28 years ago). As for me, I was not an overweight child but my sister and mother were VERY large so I heard it from another side of it and was very keen to people's feelings on weight issues. I never joined any of my friends in their "fat jokes" but I have to admit I never stopped it either. I look back now and am ashamed I didn't speak up. In my small school, the "fat" kids were also the ones that were mean mean mean and bullies. I know now that it was all a defense mechanism and they probably weren't mean at all, they were protecting themselves. But at the time of me being a kid, I didn't want to be their friend either for fear. But this one story happened to my mother once (about 22 years ago) and I was there..... We were going on a plane and my mom's seatbelt wouldn't fit. She didn't say anything and just tucked it. She began to get out the "snacks" for me to be comfy during the flight. The flight attendant came and told her she needed to buckle her seatbelt. My mom tried to be quiet and tell her that it wouldn't fit and loudly the stewardess said, "well then I guess you will have to put the food down and SUCK IT IN!" My mom was mortified. She never said anything but I remember seeing the tears in her eyes.

For me, Mexico is a $98 round trip flight, 50 minutes, down in the morning and back at night same day..... so $98 plus the fill of $110 is $208 plus some incidentals so I figure about $225 each trip. I am under the impression that fills in US are wayyyyy more expensive. Is this true?

MY LBT DISCLAIMER: Okay all.... this is your warning... the contents below are a serious question about adult sexual behavior and is in no way meant to offend anyone... if you do not care about the answer to the following question, just move on to another thread please now! ok....... to put it bluntly.... i thought that any digestion of any substance would be a no no? (i really really dont mean to sound gross but hey, it is a fact of life and whatever people choose to do in sex is their business) so THAT is what I mean by any "problems with oral" (ie swallowing issues)...... I know this is a rough and sensitive topic and I am in NO WAY meaning to be crude. I am truly honestly and sincerely wanting to know the answer. Frankly, I don't think that would be a time to PB anything, do you? Soooooo, if anyone is brave enough (and will handle this question with maturity) to answer this question you can post here (because I am sure others wonder but don't ask) or PM me the answer. I am not afraid to admit I am an adult and do practice sex with my husband and may not follow all the "rules" you may. Please please please treat this with respect and kindness as I am being brave enough to actually ask it. Thank you in advance