BeachBabe(soon)

Wow you look great! Love the red coat(dress), very cool! From the smile on your face your still lovin the band. Good Luck gettin to your goal.

I went to a shrink yesterday, my other therapist recommened it. He prescribed Wellbritrim(sp?) and Topamax. Wellbritrin in the morning and Topamax before I go to bed. One is anti-depressant and other I forget whats it's for. But i think it's also a kinda of a mood stabilizer. ????? Paper it came with said it's for seizures?? I'm going to call and find out. I don't really like taking meds. Has any one taken either of these? They both say "do not crush". Shrink said I should even lose a few of lbs and my sex drive will start rockin 'n rollin. Any info much appreciated...

A college professor was doing a study testing the senses of first graders, >using a bowl of lifesavers. He gave all the children the same kind of >lifesavers, one at a time, and asked them to identify them by color and >flavor. > >The children began: > > "Red............cherry," > "Yellow.........lemon," > "Green..........lime," > "Orange........orange." > >Finally the professor gave them all a HONEY-flavored lifesaver. > >After eating them for a few moments none of the children could identify the >taste. > > > >"Well," he said "I'll give you all a clue. It's what your mother may >sometimes call your father." > >One little girl looked up in horror, spit hers out and yelled, > >"Oh My God!!!! They're assholes >

Your feelings are valid, if your really uncomfortable around this guy, SO should respect that and not make you so something that makes so miserable. Your feelings come first.

Whats Should I have some on hand?

Gimme a T Gimme a R Gimme a I Gimme a S Gimme a H GOOOOOOO.....TRISH AND GET YOUR BAND, GIRL !!

Sorry, Vines but you can't give up. No way, no how! You didn't come this far to let the powers that be get in your way! Life is a balance, yin & yang. Up throught manure comes the sweetest blossoms. Plus your my inspiration for when I go to school. When things get tough I'll be able to say "she did it, I can do it, too."

I"m not worried about getting out of plus sizes. I'm more worried about lossing weight and being sooo out of porportion that all those really cool clothes won't fit right. I've lost weight before and tops were baggy around my shoulders and tight around hips. Not a flattering look. I just need to be a couple inches taller to strech out some of this fat..............if anyone has a couple inches they don't want ................:-)

First, she's not supportive of your choice. Than she goes on to "put you in your place" by telling you in so many words "don't bother lossing weight 'cause your legs will always be fat"! I think you need to send "Miss(not) Perfect" packing.

Wow, sorry you had to go throught all that. But glad your feeling better. I just wonder what really determines the size band you get. I thought the Dr decided that while doing the surgery. According to how big or fatty your stomach is? Well, I'm glad your on the road to recovery. Everything shoud be o.k now, right? Stay strong.

Hi, Welcome to the board. There's are some who have gone to Dr.De La Garza, Is that who your talking about? I'm sure they'll pop up soon with some info. I'm going to be setting up an appt. with him. Hopfully for the end of April. Try doing a search of his name, too. Good Luck

Dell, don't give up. If you close your eyes you won't see the options that could pop up. My insurance won't cover either, I can't take a personal loan, can't do home equity, forget credit cards. My last option, my DH's 401k, and we're having a hard time with that. But I won't give up! I want and need this. Keep positive thoughts.....where there's a will there's a way! I wish you all the best!

Hey pretty lady..........you look right at home wearing that very pretty and very flattering shirt.

Welcome back Kathy!! Sounds like your doing great already. And every thing went well. Having your sis help you out is so great. Take good care of yourself, I don't want you getting any infections.....

Thanks Rebecca!!

How do you do a search on a Dr? I did a aol search but found nothing. I've never heard of this MX Dr. Mariano Alberto Covarrubias Hidalgo MD. Wow, that name sure is a mouth full! Anyone heard of him?

Trish that is just too cute. Thanks for being so sweet!! You have a really awesome weekend, too !!

That is the greatest gift !! A big worry off your own heart.

Way to go, girl !! Can't wait to hear from you !!

What an A$$Hole ! ! I'm sorry your going throught this.

WOW........................... I'm a Counsellor Summary >search for meaning in their life and develop powerful insights >are dedicated to helping others reach their potential >think of themselfes as gentle, peaceble and cautious >others may find it difficult to get to know them 100% right !! Congraulations Scotty! Very cool.

I thought Jonathans post about his sushi comparisons was very refreshing. Helps me see the light at the end of the tunnel. That would be great on the Pros of banding thread.

Vinesqueen, Our Mothers must have used the same parenting book. lol Parenting 101 on How To Make Kids Fell This Small. When I was young I wanted to go to Art School, she said "You can't go to art school, we have no money" I said good then maybe I'll get some free money. But she didn't hear that, selective hearing, Just a couple yrs ago I wanted to go to cooking school again she" you can't go, your to messy" because I didn't clean as I cooked. I get a good laugh out of it now. Did you know they have a MESS TEST to get into cooking school????LOL Whatever !! Next time I will nod my head and say yes, o.k nod, smile, nod , right, right, nod, o.k, smile o.k now bye bye. Everyones advice, word of wisdom are so appreciated, I really need to hear them. AAHHH !! I said the word need, that was hard.

OMG I don't know how you can stand it !! My tummy would be churning. I'd have to remind my self to breath. Then check and recheck my lists.

Thanks all. Hey I come here for the honestly AND tough love. So let it rip 'cause I need it sometimes. Just like paper towel and windex you all wipe away the grime. lol With all your awesome advice and the band, in time, my dependent family members won't reconize me. I will become Super Tina w/ the ability to stomp out those who try to keep me down !!