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Not at all... I totally feel that. I think that's had alot to do with why I've continued to gain... past experiences, and trying to make myself less desirable. Also... I feel like the bigger you are, the harder you'd be to 'attack'... I think I would feel WAAY more vulnerable and scared of things (walking at night) and getting hurt if I were skinny. And yeah the way *I* think, is that at least if someone likes me, I must be a nice person... cause that's all I've got, right? :| I don't expect people to 'look' at me they way they do other girls... and I think it would (will?) be scary to eventually be 'checked out' by guys. I've never been that girl, and it'll be verrry weird. In a way, I'm happy that I'm with someone now, who knows my before. Anyone I met after I lost all my weight, I would always think that they would have never considered me before... that I wouldn't have been good enough for them before. I could never ever be with someone who'd say something like "Yuck... look at that" about a passing overweight person. Anyways, no, you don't sound mad!

Ahh... if I was pullin' out the old Dr. Phil, I'd pull my chair right up to yours, look you in the eye, and tell you what I really think! *BAM!* LOL :scared:

Group hug, guys??!! :scared: Awwwwwww..........

I'm trying to think of what it was for us.... Cloe'll probably remember better than me. I think only the 1st day after surgery was clear fluids.. then 2 weeks after that for full fluids... and the pureed for 2 weeks. Is that right Clo-bot? You won't hate clearfluids or full fluids nearly as much as you hate right now. You'll probably find it easier, and soooo nice to have some selection!

I imagine that *we* know your name here, right... just say your name is Kim M. I think they just want to know that you're a real person, and not someone who's joining to cause trouble, or sell things. Don't worry.

How long do you guys at TLBC do clear fluids for?

Yeah... I think this is a good place for everyone. It's nice to have somewhere else as a standby, but this message board has become my new home :scared: LOL

LOL Yoda... I WAS up late last night... but, I didn't think I was on here! I was thinking you must have some spy peeking in my bedroom window or something. :omg: I still have some time to get myself back in the going to bed kinda early, waking up early thing. 99% of the time during the week, I'm up at 7:30... even though I could sleep in til noon. I have a weird thing, that if I sleep toooo long, my back starts to hurt. It sucks. Yeah... I looove everything. I'm craving enchiladas RIGHT now. And ya know what? I've got all the stuff, and I'm gonna make 'em... in a few days, when my left over lasagna is all gone. Lately, for some reason I've been wanting cheetos. I wish I was either just a sweet addict or a salty addict, but I could easily eat a bag of chips, and chase it with a chocolate bar.... mmmmm... ok ok, enough of that.

Kim, I just thought I shouldn't give out a person's name on here, who isn't even a member here... you know, just in case she should join someday, just to find out that we all know who she is! I'd be kinda freaked out, if everyone already knew about me here before I'd joined... PMing you!

or maybe that BBQ was TOO good, and she skipped town?

PM's Cloe, PM's!!

Oh, no... Irishmist, I didn't PM you. Didn't wanna bother typing out another message just to have it (probably) not go through. I just wanted to tell you that you should be getting an invite from them. Anything yet? And Cloe... BOOOO!!!! WhatEVER! LOL It's ok. I feel your pain... it's very irritating to learn. I'll just maybe harass you guys with "guess what so and so said" posts every now and then!

Hmmmm... Atkins Herbalife? Grapefruit diet Cabbage Soup diet Slimfast various low-cal, low-fat diets Dexatrim Hoodia Suzanne Somers Weight Watchers BAH!

I think if you see anyone in the first month, a GP would probably suffice. You're not going to be getting a fill as soon as you get home, or each week for the next couple (so no need to charge you $200 anyways) .... I bet whatever happened when you sis saw her dr. so much in the first month, it was probably just for a quick 'how are you doing?" from him... maybe some stitches or staples out, if she had those. You probably would be fine to not see anyone (except if you have staples/stitches) until around 6 weeks out, when it's time for your first fill, if you need it. By the way, Hi! And Welcome! Mandi

Devana and Paulax, I sent you PM's, but it's being weird, and I can't tell if they actually sent or not... if you don't get 'em, let me know! Oh, and Irishmist, you should be getting an 'invitation' from them. Mandi

I crave anything and everything. Mmmmm... sweet, sweet shrimp.

Awesome, Yoda!

Give me SOME credit.... it's pretty small, don't cha think!!?!

I'm a step ahead of ya.... I already have them! I used to refridgerate them!!!! (who's blushin' now?!)

That's awesome... I might have to use that too... 'caca caliente' ! I will try the dairy, definitely! I've never seen charcoal pills... or heard of them!? I'll have to check it out.

LOL ... you found me! I'm doing my colon cleansing the old fashion way! No, no, not my mom

Thanks guys :hug: And Yoda.. about going to see him personally... he's 180-ish kms away in a city I've never been... hmm... what if I called and asked to talk to him personally? Probably won't let me. I want to make sure that they knew who I was, cause from the time I sent my faxed 'request' letter, and the time I called them, there was a big gap, so maybe, even though she 'thought' she'd seen my request, they thought I was someone new asking for it, and didn't remember my story? I don't know. If no luck there, yes.. I'll try Marie and/or Dr. Cobourn. Getting a GP is SO hard, nevermind one that's understanding about WLS!!! I know a lady here who had the lapband... I'll ask her who her family physician is... that would probably be good. LOL, Cloe, that self-filling gal IS looking pretty good!

Umm... no, the 6" LOL No sub talk on the Challenge thread!!

I know... it's bizarre. No, there's no one (professional, anyways) in the Maritimes. Dr. Cobourn said that he was working on getting someone in Halifax, but last I heard, that was a no-go so far.

(oh yeah, and pretty much the whole format of Yahoo Groups is stupid, and a real pain to use! LOL Be warned!)