brandyII

No probs, this place got really quiet and boring last week and all of the sudden boom!! It's turned into WWIII:thumbup: but at least it's not boring!

Wow, someone has "mad skills"!!!!

Wow Tracy, that's is a problem. Sorry you have to go through this and can imagine it would be depressing. I would suggest you start a new thread talking about this so that more people will see it and you'll get more responses. Maybe under comps or something like that. Take care brandyII.:smile:

Good luck Starrgirrl,

glad they found the problem and it wasn't in your head like mine is!! take care brandyII

Forget the sleeve, I think I'd need the whole shirt!!

Go to "Edit Profile", on the right of your screen, I am no genus when it comes to computers, I can type!! But I was able to do the ticker from Graphical Tickers and Trackers: Weight Loss, Trying To Conceive, Pregnancy... If this doesn't help you then someone else can chime in, brandyII

babs0101,

That's crazier than my house!! We brought home the bird today. On the way home my I called my daughter and she changed her name from Momiji, which I had just learned to "Cherry", which I thought was a cute name since she has that red tail but then found out she named her after the character from the movie "Planet Terror" the girl go go dancer with the machine gun leg!!!!:smile::ohmy:

I've refused to watch that film but my DDs and my DH are into those types of flicks but I'll just try not think about it but Cherry is a cute name anyway.

My youngest dog, Kiba, the two year old was a bit excited to say the least, he's a mix between a rotty and something, "rescue dog" should say no more. Anyway the bird is very cute but it's our first "major" bird and so it's going to take time to get used to all of us but was raised around German shepherds so I found that to be a good thing. She loves celery so far and is doing well so far. I may need this thread in the future for issues that will most definitely pop up again!!, thanks brandyII.

Tatu is a cute name for a bird, have you ever thought of sending in a feather for a DNA test? Mine did cost $40 but my daughter would not have been happy not knowing the sex.

Good, I need confirmation sometimes to know I'm doing it right, lol!!

larinshine,

Sorry you lost a friend like that how horrible take care brandyII:frown:

Tommaney,

Did it work? brandyII

Ok, I go there and it I don't know where you do the request part???? What's wrong with me???????????????????

Glad to see you back, BrandyII! Please share any good books you are reading in your research. I've found that Dr. Oz's You on a Diet was very interesting because it explained multiple reasons why we eat/don't eat and why some have trouble losing weight. Plus, there are cartoon pictures! : )

I've been overweight for as long as I've had memory of myself as an individual. It would be interesting to see if there are differences regarding success of weight loss efforts between someone like myself and others who have had long periods of "normal" weight.

Thanks, the one I'm reading now is called "Self Esteem Comes In All Sizes" by Carol A. Johnson and it's so good you don't want to put it down! It really nails me to a "T". I don't know if she's written any more recent books but it's still relevant today and to me. Just was written prior to the massive "WLS craze going on now. Anyway it's the first book on my lists of "to reads" and am finding some insight that I never have had before and it's almost cathartic in a way. I've come to realize that there were many issues I needed to work out prior to surgery, as you probably already know, but since I already am banded I'm using the info to help me move forward in a healthier way of life mentally, emotionally and physically, thanks brandyII:smile:

I don't think it's because he's black I think it's the what he stands for and how he delivers his message and it's very attractive and almost a relief to most people. I see him as someone people want as a president because they see qualities in him that are admirable as a lot of people have been ashamed of their president/country. Or at least told they should be ashamed.

As a "middle of the roader" and someone who is for the first time "OLDER" than a possible president, I see his appeal to most younger people and people who aren't conservative in their view. I like him myself and would like to see a change in this country especially for the better.

I have a hard time with understanding black and white. Black father, white mother, but he's black. I am 1/4 Hispanic but you would never know it by looking at me and never even met my Hispanic grandfather. Am I Hispanic, I don't speak the language, love the culture, love the food, but that's a different story don't know if that's nurture/nature. I guess in this country every little detail is so important especially when running for office, race, religion etc... Just a thing I have a hard time grasping, ok one of millions!

I still won't make up my find until I see McCain and Obama debate each other and hopefully by election time I can make up my mind without hesitation. brandyII:smile:

I am so right brained!!!!! OK so now we've switched from reps to friends, but I still can't figure out how to request a friend. Do you need an email address? That's what it asks for every time I try to do it. Someone explain to this girl, thanks brandyII.:confused2:

You're right, lol, it should be called fight club but then can we "talk about fight club"? At least fight club had rules right? I don't know if it's a room that could ever be pleasant for everyone. Sometimes I think people just post stuff for shock value, especially when it comes to things like religion and politics or whatever is popular or unpopular at the moment. It does happen to be the most interesting place on Lap Band Talk though, it's can be like a car accident you just can't stop looking!! brandy II

MacMadame,

I know about breaks as I totally freaked out and needed a break because I guess I just got too invested and the other day I just felt like I was being hit in all directions, not just on Lap Band.

So as that's been said I just want you to know that you're a real asset to this forum banded or not banded yet and I appreciate all you've contributed and find you to be one of the most interesting people here and always enjoy your posts! I wish I had come to this forum prior to banding would have learned a lot more.

brandyII.:smile:

80s_chick,

Good to know and I'm glad things worked out for your. We were all concerned about your physical problems as well as the treatment you received at that time and it's not always easy to switch surgeons like that and you should give yourself a pat on the back for doing it!

Anyway glad to know you're OK, brandyII.

I've decided that this forum has been a crucial part of my life, maybe too much, but I'm going to ease back in. I don't think I really eased out! LOL

Of course there are those of you who have supported me from the beginning and those of you who have taunted me a bit, lol and it's all good! I guess I'm in a phase where I am still trying to find some answers and it's a little more complicated, than A + B = C and down deep I knew that and I'm now finding research on some various topics that are backing me up and I'm not "crazy" for thinking this!

I joined Weight Watchers at 21 years of age at 125 lbs because I felt in my head that the weight was coming back on and I couldn't for the life of me understand why or control it and it did 100 lbs+. At that time I didn't know what to do or where to turn and that wasn't an affective choice but as I said I didn't know what to do.

To give you a hint it has something to do with different types of fat people, different types of fat and the physiological aspects of it. One example is that a person being fat all their life is physiologically different than a person who put that same amount of weight on and an older age. It's very interesting and kind of explains the differences in why some people bodies just have a difficult time "dieting" and eventually bouncing back up the scale etc...

Anyway it's something I'm learning about now and will share some of the info as I get it. Not to preach it but if I guess I assume and we all know what that word does, but anyway I assume if information benefits me it may benefit someone else. Naturally when I find out information it may also bring out the objectors which is normal to any setting such as this forum.

Anyway I'm back but I'm going to try not to be too annoying and I'm sorry for being such a "drama queen" prior but the struggle is personal and important to me! Thanks for being patient, brandyII:smile:

It's hard to leave when you keep getting emails from really great people!

I appreciate it and you all are great and I just need to leave because I have issues that may not benefit others here and I need to get better myself.

I'll just say I found a really good book called "Self Esteem Comes in All Sizes" by Carol A. Johnson, MA. It's a great book if you struggling, if you're not, if you've ever had self esteem issues because of your weight whether your thin, obese or somewhere in the middle. Anyway thanks again, I'm OK, and it did make me cry because I felt like you guys were my friends and still do!! So that's why it's sad to leave but I have to and I think most of you understand why.

Anyway take care and :rolleyes2: to all!! brandyII

BJean,

Sorry I was trying to PM you but I turned it off, I was trying to cancel my subscription to this forum but couldn't figure out how so I emailed them.

I can't believe I'm crying over this it's really dumb but I just don't feel like this forum is doing me any good any longer or I it and it's time to leave and maybe I'll be able to make some positive changes in my life.

Anyway I just wanted you to know I think you're a very smart and kind person on this forum and appreciate all the things you've stood for here and supported me too. Thanks again and take care, bye guys, Nancy (brandyII)

You all are right, I've over stayed my welcome, I need to come to terms with my problems it's nobodies but my own. Maybe Weight Watchers for the one billionth time, I know I'm screwed up and can't do well with the lap band and I guess it's time to bid my farewell but thanks to all that were my friends and supporters and I wish you all continued success, thanks Nancy:smile:

Don't bother to come back with any responses as I'm not coming back. It's not big deal it just didn't work out. Close the thread to all the monitors out there, it's done! Thanks again.:thumbs_up:

Just being in the position of President of the United States has it's risks and that's why there is so much security around our President and their families. There have been many attempts on many presidents in the past. He has the Secret Service protecting him now from what I gather and they've only gotten better since my husband's grandfather was one of FDR's personal body guards.

BJean,

I only said that I was worried about it happening because I think of him in terms being in the category of the greats like the JFK's and his brother Bobby and Martin Luther King and Abraham Lincoln, I never thought of it as a "wish" more like a worry and someone else brought it up that's why I sort of admitted that I was worried too and had been for a long time.

Thanks Fanny you're a doll!!!!! I feel like a pretty screwed up person right now and it's really hard to get motivated. I've even been thinking of going on the all liquid Medifast diet again because I did it last July and it worked and maybe that might jump start me. I thought about joining Curves too. I think I've expressed myself too much on threads as it felt good to get it out of my head for once as it's been a real torture keeping it inside and I think we all know what happens when we keep stuff inside.

The only people that I thought would be understanding were the people at Lap Band because they all had weight problems initially at least and were banded but I assumed too much and only made more enemies than buds. I didn't mean to upset the apple cart or attack the band I know it's me I'm just sucking at it right now and thought this forum could get me motivated in some way.

I tried the lap band group at my surgeon's office and everyone was nice but it was either full of people looking to get banded or the I've lost 75 pound groups. I'm always the red headed step child and I got more out of you all than I did an actual physical group.

Anyway I won't bug anyone else on it anymore, I guess it's my own life and I have to deal with it and I wish everyone the best because I know how painful it is to be fat, thanks brandy:smile:

Sometimes when I post, writing my thoughts can be tricky. I certainly didn't intend to crush anyone's happiness. Or say, be careful this might be you someday. Sorry for any inference if I did :thumbs_up:

I came to this particular posting area to vent my feelings being so many years out and my struggle.

I sure wouldn't do this to the other areas of the site. I am thinking I might have posted on the wrong area.

Anyway, I wish everyone great success.

Failure is in the mind of the (band) beholder. Most look at me and tell me I look great. But, they are probably remembering what I used to look like!

I still need to lose the twenty pounds I put back on after my plastic surgeries. And that is a real struggle with horrible horrible reflux. So my band is basically NOT filled at all. I am using the old eat/feel like crap/try to diet/and exercise routine. HA

Think: pre band, no restriction

However I am grateful that I am still in a size 12 and not the 22 I used to be.

Cookie

I guess I took your post to be pretty honest and I don't think you owe anyone any apologies. I'm sorry that you're kind of going through h*ll right now. I guess it's okay to post here but remember from now on this is the "Bash brandyII Thread" so unless you come here to say something negative about my weakness in character you should look elsewhere!!!

I know I'm just too funny for my own good:lol::lol:brandyII