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Sure there is. Cut out a small "plug" on the side, pull it out and poke around in there with an icepick. Then, stick a funnel into the hole and slowly pour in Vodka, Rum, or champagne.. come back and refill a few times. Replace the plug and keep on ice for a few hours before serving. *grins*

DITTO! I see women with these long thick lashes that aren't all clumpy and I can't figure out what they're using. I think my lashes are just weird. There are a certain few that instantly glom together no matter what mascara I put on them. How do you train eyelashes??

You picture junkies are all alike. You want your fix and you want it NOW! *laughs* I'll think about it.

Bumping this thread in hopes of getting some responses to Iulizbug's question about fills when you reach goal from those who are at or near goal weight. This is something I've been wondering about as well.

Thanks everyone! My first pics were at the -50 lbs mark, although my before pics weren't taken at my highest weight in December 05 when I started the pre-op diet. I'm only 27 pounds from the second 50 pounds gone so I'm going to wait for that before I post more pics. I'm guessing that will happen in about 3 more moths. This is realy starting to get exciting! Thanks for sharing the joy with me. *hugs*

Personal care products I'm particularly fond of: Thermasilk conditioner - Volume enhancer banana Republic for women (perfume) Lubriderm unscented hand and body lotion Home care products I'm particularly fond of: 409 Orange - wow, awesome stuff Carpet Fresh for pets (prefer the scent) Febreeze air freshner Clorox wipes (original scent)

Dont drink anything. That usually makes it worse. Ive had it happen twice and both times I was able to get it to pass by standing in a door way and putting my hands up on the door frame, higher than my head. Then I stretched and leaned this way and that until I burped and I guess it worked its way through.

I agree, it is very tiresome. I've said my peace about it now, so I'll not be contributing to anymore of this. It's hard not to defend yourself when you've been singled out in posts which lie about you and call you foul names. I'll really try to ignore it publicly now and take my defense and complaints to Alex. Which, I did last night.

I agree, it is very tiresome. I've said my peace about it now, so I'll not be contributing to anymore of this. It's hard not to defend yourself when you've been singled out in posts which lie about you and call you foul names. I'll really try to ignore it publicly now and take my defense and complaints to Alex. Which, I did last night.

Woohoo! I've gone from a size 26 to a size 16 in 5 months! *shows everyone the jeans she's wearing* It was recently said in another thread that I'm having problems with my food choices. Err.. I'd like to correct that. I have not cheated on myself even once. Sorry to disappoint.

Great pics! You look awesome! And yes, he does look good in that hat.

Ooo.. I just saw this. Hmm.. how about.. Bike rides on the Green Belt. Off road bikes in the foothills. Like to raft or kayak? We have some world famous rivers up here, within a 30 minute drive of town. Like museums? We have a great pioneer museum. Take the trolly through Boise and get a bit of history behind the city. Visit the Old State Pen. Creepy but interesting. See the capitol building. Check out the Birds of Prey Sanctuary south of town. Boise has some great clubs... what kind of music do you like? Spend the day in McCall - a quaint little town by Cascade Lake. Beautiful scenery, nice 1 1/2 hour drive north of Boise. Absolutely see the Sawtooths, Stanley and Redfish Lake. We also have the outdoor Shakespeare Festival, Art in the Park, and various outdoor musical stuff in the Parks. We did have the annual Boise River Festival, but the city dang near went broke on it. Too bad really. It was a lot of great stuff to do and ended with some fantastic fireworks. Oh well. Of course, all of this would depend on the time of year that you visit. And, we'd be happy to be your guide to the out of town sites. We jump on any opportunity to head north. :grouphug:

Of course they will! It's a conspiracy I tell ya. Every time I find a product that I dearly love, they stop making it. I swear I should wise up and buy enough to stock up for years. I basically pack my bathroom. From the toothbrush to the hair dryer. I always take a small baggie filled with q-tips, fingernail clippers, and bandaids. Oh and usually a couple of garbage bags... for the dirty clothes.

Watch out for coffee and tea. They don't count as Water because they contain caffeine, which is a diuretic that dehydrates. So coffee and tea are counter productive to your water intake. This site has some great info on how to determine how much water we should drink and why it helps us lose weight. http://www.inch-aweigh.com/water.html

*chuckles* I usually have 6-8 gallon size ziplock baggies full of products when I travel. You are talking about personal care products, right? Like shampoo, toothpaste, make up, etc?

Cool Alison. Let me guess, you dont like conflicts... hehe I have odd dreams about exciting adventures with movie stars. I'm not even a movie star buff and I don't watch that many action movies. They usually involve tall buildings and elevators (both of which I HATE). When I was a kid, I used to have a reocurring dream about this giant who would look in the windows of my grandmother's house as I ran around trying to pull down the shades so he could't see in. But the strangest dreams are the ones that come true. Like the night I dreamed about this weird elevator that you had to walk into this strange small brick room about the size of an elevator and then the elevator doors were on the left wall of that room. The very next day, I went to an appointment downtown in a building I'd never been in before and sure enough. There was the elevator! I was almost afraid to get in it. I was glad I'd told my husband about that elevator dream too, because he was with me and understood why I was so freaked out! hehe

I agree with both Jacqui and Sue. The soft stuff will allow you to eat too much, and things like bread and dry meats are known to be problematic to bandsters. A couple of foods that I would suggest you try are the frozen Gorton's fish fillets. They are very juicy and very tasty. Two fillets are only 200 calories and have 34 grams of Protein. Also, try cooking meats in a crockpot. I toss frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot with a couple of cans of sweet n sour sauce and put it on high for the day. If I dip each bite in the sauce it makes it juicy enough to eat with no problems. I also cook roasts in the crockpot, only adding some beef broth and lots of seasonings. I cook it until it comes off in shreds. You probably have pretty good restriction. Just try focusing on foods that will give you good hard protein, then add in some veggies and fruits. I think you'll find yourself satisfied with smaller amounts and enjoying your meals more.

Carlene - 56?? No way! No freaking way!! You look awesome! :grouphug:

Pardon me for hijacking the thread for a moment... NewSho, I just noticed your BMI! Congratulations!! :clap2: And now back to our regularly scheduled program... Marys, I'm still laughing at this... "well, I'd rather have too much then too little" and glance down at their crotch - men tend to think they are their penis so this one works great. Awesome... just awesome! :pound:

Wow! Someone from Wyoming! w00t! Grats on your NSV and I don't think it was a small one at all! Get prepared for lots more. I swear this has got to be the adventure of a lifetime. Every week brings new surprises and joys. :grouphug:

Another interesting thread on this subject is going on at the same time. Check it out: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?p=228264#post228264

I agree with DonnaB and in addition... Being on a diet for six months is going to mean weightloss, right? And the reason you're wanting the band is so you can lose weight, right? So, this is the beginning of your weightloss journey. It's not a delay. It is your decision, but if it were me I'd be chosing someone close to home so I had aftercare and then I'd be spending that saved money on a new wardrobe or a nice pair of boobies *winks* Best wishes in whatever you decide.

You did just fine with your post! Welcome to LBT! *laughs* I remember feeling the same way! I would have given my right AND left arm for a big ole steak! Fortunately I was able to talk to my surgeon and get his permission to move on to mushies after week two. I'm telling you what, that first bite of cottage cheese was pure Heaven! Talk to your Dr and see what he/she thinks about your moving to mushies. If they dont want you to, then I have a suggestion. I blended Bean with Bacon Soup in the blender before heating it. I got it to pure liquid but its warm, its thick, and it's rib sticking. That will help. Are you keeping up with your Protein? 60 grams per day minimum? If not, try upping that. It won't cure the desire to eat, but it will help you feel better. Hang in there. It's rough the first few weeks of liquids, but it will get easier and you'll do better in the long run by sticking to Dr's orders.

Welcome, welcome to all the new folks. You've found a great place for support and information. Check out the "Sticky" posts in each of the Forums (they are the ones at the top). They are a good place to start for information about the band and about getting around on LBT. The FAQ Forum would be my first recommended stop. Best wishes to you all. :grouphug:

Ah, well in that case... no worries! That stuff will slide right off and help your skin look better! *laughs*