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Full size.. um, I meant big enough to really see ya Telly. Like larger resolution.

Telly, I love the new pics. Show some full size?

What were you leaning on? Your car?

I swear, if you don't start selling your face, I'm going to!! LOL

Quick! Put on a sweatsuit and go sit in the sauna! *laughs*

I'm sure you'll be fine. Thirty pounds is LOT to lose on your own. Grats on that!

i started my Colon Blow this morning. Wish me luck!!

So is Paul! See?

Cincinati-style Chilli over noodles, topped with cheese, onions, Beans and jalapeno peppers.

Served with nice warm cornbread and apple butter.

On the side, a frosty mug of draft root beer, or a nice pint of Guinness.

Hi Mary Your question is one of THE most asked questions by folks who are considering the band! There are a few who have gone thru some very rough times as a consequence of getting infections, band slippage, or erosion and it is easy to understand why they regret the day they even heard the word "LapBand". However, there are many many people who have been blessed by their band and are seeing tremendous results in their battle to overcome obesity.

I am one of those blessed ones who has lost 90 pounds in a little under 7 months. While I am constantly aware that I have a band, I never feel it is an annoyance or hinderance to my life. I wanted something there to remind me every minute that I have a goal I'm working toward, and that goal is better health and self esteem.

I wish you all the best in your journey. Please do keep us posted on your progress.

A lot of people say "Oh God", "Dear Jesus", "Oh my Lord" as they are reaching orgasm.

So what does that prove?

Well Duh, it proves that there is indeed a Heaven.

And we know how to find it. :angel:

No no! Beans and cornbread!

er.. I messed that up didn't I?

Umm.. Umm..

Penguins and frozen yogurt!!

There!

Sending thoughts and prayers along with you Trish!!

Can't wait to hear from you when you get home.

You are so brave to have gone thru so much and to still keep on trying for this.

I really hope and pray that this time around is a completely different and successful experience.

**big hugs**

Naw.. No need to make a fuss about it. I really don't mind. In fact, I feel kind of honored to have someone spend this much time and thought on me.

Seriously ladies, it doesn't bother me so it shouldn't bother you. In fact, I would think that as many times as you've both called me Psusan, you'd see the humor in it as much as I and many others do.

The phrase, "consider the source" comes to mind. Wise words for times such as these.

I really hope everyone sees this for what it really is and doesn't get caught up in some stupid witch hunt. We have good moderators and we have a great place to come for support and friendship.

If all of the facts have been turned in to Alex and the other moderators, then the only people that should be dealing with this are those involved. The Moderators don't owe anyone but Alex any kind of explanation for the way they handle their privilidges and his trust. Plain and simple. They are not public servants. They weren't elected to represent us. They didn't swear an oath to the members of LBT. This is Alex's business to deal with. And to stand and point fingers at the people who donate so much of their time to make LBT a great place while so much has been done to disrupt LBT and to hurt others.. well, it's just wrong.

It's easy to get caught up in the 'soap opera' type threads, but in my opinion they do little more than wear people down and hurt others. I hope this one dies out quickly because it has to be the saddest one I've seen yet. It reminds me of an old western movie where two or three guys are on the front porch of the jail shouting things for the sole purpose of getting the crowd all fired up to lynch someone.

I think a salad will be off limits to Cheryl because she is having her surgery on the 11th and dinner and support group is on the 12th.

Ohh! Woops! My bad! LOL!

Amanda! I love your paintings! My favorite was The Waiting Room:

http://www.deviantart.com/view/18411090/

Your use of colors was wonderful!! Is it for sale?

Mandy, what an awesome story and inspiring NSV!

I laughed about the mirror. I would have been thinking the same thing!

*shudders* Good grief, Vines. I remember you telling this story some time ago and it still gives me chills. Good thing your intuition was working that day!

I was run over by a truck once, but it wasn't my truck and I wasn't driving. I was laying beside my ex boyfriend out on the lawn at a big party. Several of us had parked our vehicles on the lawn (big lawn). My ex's current girlfriend was mad because she couldn't find him and she got a friend to drive her to town to look for him. They jumped in the truck, and backed up right over my legs just above my knees. When everyone saw what was happening and I started yelling, the driver threw it into drive and punched it. Luckily he didn't have positraction and the tire that wasn't on my legs was the one that spun. It was a long time before I walked again, but I'm grateful that tire was 3 inches ABOVE my knees!

In my opinion, if this person was sincere in wanting to right a serious wrong, they would have quietly contacted Alex directly with their proof and allowed him to handle the situation in whatever way he saw fit.

Greetings JDru! Welcome to LBT!

Aww, Jill. Thats a bummer. Well not that you are going to Roanoke but that we won't get a chance to see ya.

Grats on your banding and welcome to Bandland!

Many have said that Gas-X works for them, but many others say that getting up and walking around works faster and better. If you get any pains in your shoulder or stomach from the gas, you might try a heating pad on that area.

Remember to keep yourself hydrated too! Keep us posted on your progress!

PS: You wouldn't catch me on those corny TV reality shows even if I was as famous and handsome as the Donald.

Wavy! I so agree! The man is odd looking. The only thing appealing about his looks is that fat bum of his (wallet in his pocket). LOL

3Loves, I know what you mean about being fascinated by the weather shows on the Weather Channel. My faves are the ones about tornados. If I were rich like the Donald, I'd be out chasing tornados!

Can we please not have more issues escalated to the point of a fight? Really, is fighting over Donald Trump and the value of the dollar what this thread was, is, or should be, about?

I think everyone is very aware of the threat of the hurricane and they are probably watching closely so they can be prepared. It was very nice of you to be concerned about folks, truly. But I really do think it's time to let this go now.

Hey IdahoBeauty, you should come with us to the next support group. There are usually a lot of people there who haven't been banded yet and they give them time to ask questions about the band. I think you'd enjoy it.

Hi Cheryl :wave: You can have all the fresh veggies you want, right? You can come to dinner with us and have a nice salad.

That works for me!

Pssst.. TOM. Be nice. Just because someone says that there is always a choice, it doesn't mean they think themselves better than others. And to imply that Funny regards herself as a better person than some impoverished people she doesn't even know is just mean spirited. Okie? Be nice.

Whatcha doing on Sunday, September 16th and 17th? Wanna meet? I'll be in town Saturday night and Sunday. If anyone's interested in meeting up for dinner on Sat night or lunch on Sunday, let me know. I'd love to meet so many of you!

Funny and her family will be there for Sunday lunch.