brandyII

It may be a cultural problem that we don't have the respect for the elderly as we should and it's reflected in our medical system too!

63 is way too young, I'm sorry. brandyII.

I didn't say Plain is just plain weird!

Damn!! I WANT some of those!! Did the article come with a link? :confused_smile::drool:

No and I'd be afraid to use my search engine to find them but they must be good ones!

Also don't know if they'd come in my size....

Certain things I would never buy on ebay other things you have no choice, if it's a collectible.

Well my sister will buy Coach bags on ebay and clothes, I think she's crazy, I go for the figurines etc...

See my avatar, ebay!

Hmmmm I wonder if it has to do with the stars in the sky or the moon

Ebay is addictive!!

Now that's just plain weird!!

I'm so glad I am not in school now! I wouldn't even touch the perch we had to dissect in biology, we did an earth worm and fish, this was HS. Luckily my partner would do it! These kids sounds so disrespectful, maybe a paper on respect would be better than a pop quiz!

Does your endocrinologist have any advice on the matter? brandyII

Angie,

It's funny because I just read a chapter in a new book I'm reading about family members and how they treat you when you're overweight and how to deal with them etc... Some people have to confront them, some people can sort of teach them and some just have to not be around them.

I'm pretty lucky as the ones that used to make me feel inferior because of my size are all dead, lol. Well it's really not funny but is in a way. But my siblings have always been really kind to me and I'm lucky that they've been very supportive but I still feel insecure. I'm in a place now where I want to build up my self esteem so that I feel strong no matter what size I'm at but it's really difficult, it's such a hard struggle and the weight loss after banding has not been easy for me, I maybe stuck in large land for the rest of my life!

What do you think about a subforum dedicated to mental health issues and how they are integrated with our lapband experiences? There's been a good thread on discussing medications & weightloss (LapBand strugglers area) and I thought we could probably expand on that.

I've just noticed that so many of us struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and panic disorders (just to name a few). Discussing and offering support to each other might illuminate our struggles and help us understand the totality of our experience with weight loss (and gain!).

If there's already something that covers this adequately, please redirect me! Thanks.

I'm up for your new forum and think it's a great idea! brandyII

Give them a pop quiz instead!!!

Michelek,

I don't know who is treated worse in medical settings the elderly or overweight people, it's too close to call. But I kind of feel for you as I too struggled with my dad trying to get medical attention and felt like he was ignored a lot because of his age. It was very frustrating, that was in the great state of Florida which I'm not sure if I would choose to retire there when I'm older after what I have dealt with down there! Sorry about your dad. brandyII

I understand your anger, my dad died 2 years ago and I still have files of letters and stuff on the computer dealing with complaints etc.....

Kat,

I think that might help but what would really help, although I love them dearly, is if the two dds were to move out!!!!

Tight living quarters....................

I thought it was two sandwiches, two candy bars and some cake after a 2cc fill, may have been gliding by the post too quickly but I thought that was pretty damn impressive meself:biggrin:

I think it's easier to lose weight on the band if you're in a "falling in love" phase or a just divorce phase or a looking for a prospective partner phase. It's harder on us been married 26 year people!!!!:tongue:

When I used to go backpacking with my husband in the days prior to hating bugs and hard ground, I used to make him make a fan noise in the woods so I could pee! Is that weird?

Is it me or are they screwing with the web page again?

Duh, read prior posts why don't I???????????????

God save the Druids!

I've always have been drawn to color, the best grade I ever got in college was in an art class called color. I think once I was sitting riding in the subway home from work and I was thin then and this woman sitting next to me turned and said, "you are a spring" and I think that's when that color book came about about seasons and what colors they represented. It's weird but I have always been into those colors, Easter egg ones, I love them.

But I do notice when I feel self conscience about myself, which is usually during a social situation or going home to see family I tend to wear black and something that is what I consider to be slimming and feel inferior around others because I always feel like the only overweight person in the room! This is something that has been a negative in my life and something I wish to overcome whether I'm thin or not!!:sad::thumbup:

I also think she said that when you walk with confidence and have respect for yourself others will also.:sad:

God save the Queen!

I think a lot of the negativity comes from people feeling that the band is being attacked and they take it as a personal attack on "their life style choice" they've chosen. It's almost like telling them their child is ugly or mean and they're trying to protect their baby cubs!

Maybe life style choice isn't the right way to label it but I think you catch my drift.