Chelle B

I searched through and found them. General Lab-Band Surgery DiscussionBefore and After Picture - Pics only http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/before-after-pictures-pix-only-4642/index71.html

WOW and you look amazing too!!!

I'm sure *SHE* has proper pronunciation techniques!

Not fair! You guys had all the fun after I went to bed last night!

OMG I have heard that so often - are people totally nuts???? I have a one inch scar and what looks like freckles or moles, and heck I show them to anyone who wants to see. I was never fond of showing off my FAT BELLY.

I want to adopt her and protect her from all the users that have been around her for so long. I feel so bad for these talented kids because they haven't had the chance to grow up. Every mistake they make is photographed and published. I am pretty stubborn - I wouldn't go in the back way either! I think more than the publicity, she is making a statement to everyone who tells her what to do. And think about it - those paparazzi are the constant fixture in her life - they are the ones who don't tell her how to act - they are friendly to her. So it would be easy to think of them as her friends, when you are young and mixed up. And you know what, I did drive with my little Kevin on my lap at times, but that was a long time ago before it was illegal to do so. But I remember how wonderful it felt to have that little one so close to me. I have an advance copy of her new CD, and I love it. I hope that her videos are good, and that she proves her talent once again. Nothing will change the panty-less excursions, so she should focus on what she can do for now. Those babies of hers are totally adorable, and I hope she gets it together and can be the mom they deserve.

OMG - this has to be one of my very favorite pet peeves. And to be totally fair, I publicly disagreed with your most talked about person when she said that ALL people who lose a lot of weight will have excess skin that can only be removed with plastic surgery. I've been riding a recumbent bike since surgery, and my skin is very tight. One advantage of slower loss. Now the girls have allowed gravity to defeat them, and in the spring I plan to return them to their proper location on my chest. But the rest is fine. Genetics and exercise....

Tell him you are doing a research paper on the Lap Band, and you are interested in fill levels at different points in the journey. Specifically you could be trying to determine if aggressive fills are better/worse than conservative fill. Or that regularly scheduled fills every 2-4 weeks in the beginning versus as-needed fills. This takes the personal and emotional aspect out of the equation. Or just say that it's your body, and you need to know!

I met someone today whose friend was banded over a year ago and hasn't lost anything. The bandster said the band restricts how much she can eat an any time, so the grazes all day long. ...sigh...

I think I know the post you are referring to, and it is the second one in a short time where the bandster is proud of the daily dangerous habits. It really concerns me, because we all know that federal approval for any medical device can be yanked if there are enough reactions to it. Even those reactions brought on by the patient not following established guidelines. This is MAJOR surgery, costs one heck of a lot of money, and requires a lifestyle commitment. I have always tried to be supportive, but like you, I have started avoiding these posts. They aren't asking for help as they only want validation, and any response I can provide will not be appreciated.

I am guessing that you are not from Texas or the deep South. :heh:

psssst, Nancy B, I am hoping she was talking to us.....

It is a pretty cool place, that's for sure!

That's a very good word. :whoo:

From Day One, I knew I liked you!

Eminem - Sing for the Moment

That's like, awesome, dude.

Language is beautiful, in all forms. I find myself thinking in French at times because the English words might not fit the thought. I read 4-5 books a week. I just love words! So why the heck do intelligent, well-read people use such stupid expressions? Share the words that come out of your mouth without thinking - that you wish you could remove from your vocabulary. Two of my top offenses.... * Oh man, that's cool! * That's awesome! Sheesh, if it's so great why can't I do better than that? When I was in high school, my dad's company relocated to a small west Texas town. I met someone, and in the middle of a long (and interesting I thought) conversation, he looked at me intently and asked...............(drum roll)................. "What do you use all them big words?"

Another reason I miss my dad so much - he had very high expectations of me and a firm belief that I could accomplish anything I wanted. I see my FIL next week for the first time since Christmas - it will be interesting!

Maybe Philly will take T.O. back????

T.O. will be back in Philly on November 4th - get ready!

I do apologize for any unintended hurts I may have caused, because I had no malice toward you ever on OH. My actions are based on Pareto's Principle. Perhaps that will make more sense.

I would love to bury the hatchet, and not in someone's head either. Thanks for being honest, and speaking about your feelings directly. 'My' touchy pet peeve is someone speaking on behalf of others to advance their own opinions. It is one reason why I am so adamant about how I approach things. Not right, nor wrong - it just is my way. Same with you. Not right, nor wrong, just you. We can get past this.

Shoulda/coulda/woulda - nonsensical words which have no basis in reality. Because they are all PAST tense. At one time, it was very difficult to see who the "bullies" really were - you must agree with that. And you have no idea what efforts I may have made privately to resolve issues. I do know, and have all the emails and PM's to validate it. There are many ways to stop the bully - it doesn't have to be a public free for all. I wish we lived close enough to get to know each other. We could just talk and enjoy a healthy debate. Although it would be a long debate, since there is that whole "who gets the last word" concept.... (and I need to look up those drinks you like -maybe I will try them in your honor. Jack and Coke for years, then mostly margaritas if I do drink. Might be good to try something new occasionally). Humor is a great part of who I am. I would probably shock you if I told you some of the times that I used humor to deal with horrific situations. But it was all that I had in my arsenal at the time. All that I've said over the last several days is in no way a defense of my past behaviors - I am no angel and never claimed to be. I am intensely loyal to my friends, with LaraNicole being closer than a sister to me. She is someone I will stand up and defend to the end - she means a lot to me. So yeah I can be sarcastic, blunt, sweet, funny, annoying, boring, whatever. All I can do is to look forward and try to have the next day be a better one. I would go into my ZEN philosophy but that is indeed a new post. Thanks for listening (or reading, to be more accurate).

Wow, Lauren, "members" of a group = plural???? I would never have guessed. Thank you for the lesson. Support has so many other implications than the newbie saying "I need help". Why do you want to lecture me on my manner of speaking when you are doing exactly the same thing? That's what I don't get. I've never had a problem with you at OH - why do you want to create a problem when none exists? And you know what? I am using this R&R forum appropriately. Just as you are. Get over it.