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WalMart gift cards are an excellent idea! Send me your addy Kim.

You'll have to edit the picture in a photo editor. If you have a digital camera, chances are it came with software for managing your photos. If not, then you can go online and get a number of free programs. A good one is irfanview: http://www.irfanview.com It will have a tutorial on how to resize pics. Good luck!

Awww this is so sad! Why dont you put together a list of things they need and we can all pick some things from the list that we will send to them? That way they wont end up with 10 backpacks and no pants! I'd be more than happy to help in any way I can.

Hey Judy, I just saw your post. I was banded on Jan 9th as well. There is a thread for us January 06 bandsters. Here's the link. We don't seem to be very talkative, but maybe a nudge on that thread will get people talking again! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=17882

I'm going thru all the old threads on my subscribed list, cleaning house so to speak, and found a few that deserved a quick bump to the top of the list. This was definitely one of them! So inspiring.

Bumping for new folks, and for us older folks.. so we don't forget!

Bumpity bump bump!

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then that collage is worth millions. So happy for ya Alex. Happy Bandiversary girl! *hugs*

Howdy, howdy, howdy! Welcome to LBT! We've already spoken in PMs but I wanted to give you an official welcome here on the boards. You've found an excellent place for support, information, and friendships. Enjoy!

Here's a link to an excellent article about drinking Water. It explains how much we need, how it helps, why not enough slows our weightloss, and why caffeinated drinks are NOT considered part of the recommended intake. (sorry Jachut ) *grins* http://www.inch-aweigh.com/water.html

Way to go Nana! I went to college when I was 36. You'll love it!

Hey Lexi, welcome to LBT. Not sure you got your questions answered but I thought I'd bump your post in case some missed it that could help you out. I know that Penni60 sees Dr. Billy in Cali. Perhaps she could give you more info on him?

I messed with the pics a bit (darkness/contrast) and put them side by side for ya, Mo. Definite difference. You have a neck and look how your eyes are opening up! Keep going girl, you're doing great!

Hey Penni! It's so good to hear from you again! First of all.. Great job on maintaining your weight this summer! I'm thrilled for you! Secondly, if I were in your shoes I'd go with the band again. That way, you -still- have options open to you if something goes wrong. The RnY is so dangerous and so final. There will never be a chance to "remove it" and try again. You did well with the band, perhaps give it another go and maybe choose the larger band. Whatever you do decide, know that we are all behind you 100% and will be praying for you. You are loved here, and we want you healthy and happy! Love ya!

I went thru this same thing! I think it will be important for you to set some boundaries for yourself. Find some foods that are easy to eat, high in Protein, low in carbs and stock up on those. Get rid of sugars and flour products so they aren't there to grab in those weak moments. When you are hungry, eat. But eat foods that will help you stay healthy while losing weight. Fish (unbreaded fillets, tuna), chicken, cottage cheese, roast beef.. all excellent source of protein. Just make sure you cook your chicken and roast in a crockpot so they are very tender and very juicy. Also, slowly introduce foods back into your diet so you can determine which, if any, will cause you any problems (getting stuck, etc). Don't drink with your meals, and try not to drink for at least an hour afterwards. This will help you stay "full" longer. Take small bites, chew well, focus on taking 15-20 mins to eat your meals. And finally, serve your meals in smaller bowls or plates and eat with a small spoon or fork. This will help you manage portions. Never hurts to measure out 1/2 cup of veggies or to use a food scale to weigh out 3-4oz of meat. I typically serve my meals in a Glad disposable container, the small rectangular one that holds about a cup. I put my veggies in first with the meat on top so I have to eat my protein before starting on carbs.

Hey Sueol Welcome to LBT! Here's a few links that you'll find helpful in getting started. Many people aren't even aware of what questions to ask and often jump into the whole thing with little knowledge and a lot of unexpected surprises. I hope these help you and others avoid that situation. Best wishes for a smooth and happy weight loss journey! Questions to ask prior to being banded: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15595 A very informative, hour-long video by surgeons who perform the surgery and go into detail about many aspects of being banded: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3190472028990485080&q=lap+band

She wasn't the only one who needed a break from it. I've enjoyed the peace and quiet personally. It's been nice not having threads where people (myself included) were being verbally assaulted.

And I like you, TommyO O O! *grins*

Hiya Lyn! Welcome to the GFG Club! Canada Sunshine will get you added to the members' page soon. Happy to have ya with us! :wave: Hey Ali! I'm here.. just been busy with family stuff. My crazy life just got crazier. And my end of the seesaw is down again Mo! I'm at 218 again. Up 6 down six.. I hope the seesaw breaks soon. I'd like to see Onderland! 11 stupid pounds from losing 100 pounds and I'm goofing around. I'm such a dope. Telly, watch out for Luna. She bites. *grins*

Woohooo Wheetsin!! :clap2::clap2: Fantastic achievement! :clap2: :clap2:

How ironic that his name is TOM. *snickers*

Here are a few of the foods I ate during the mushie stage that were high in Protein and very filling. 1. A can of tuna with 2tbs fat free thousand island dressing. (34g protein!) 2. Campbell's Bean with Bacon soup. 3. Gorton's frozen Grilled Fish Fillets, Garlic Butter or Lemon Pepper. (two fillets have only 200 calories and 34g protein) 4. 1/2 C Low fat, small curd, cottage cheese with 1/4 C diced canned peaches.

Click on this thread for step by step directions. PM me if you need more help. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=16218

LapBandit!!! OMG! Thats awesome! Congrats on such a fantastic achievement! That just rocks!

Beware of soy.. it can give you gas. Vegetable proteins are harder for the body to digest and end up rotting in your colon = gas. Natural whey is best.