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Hi guys. Looks like everyone is doing good. Here are new before and after pics. THe before pic was on taken at work and was kind of the straw that broke the camels back. After seeing how fat I had become in that pic, I decided to get banded. Notice I have on the same tie. Pre-op, I bareley had enough for the back piece and it wouldn't fit through the loop. Now its almost too long.

Great news! It will be here before you know it.

I just got my first laptop. I went through Dell online and had no problems and am very happy with the product and the prices. I have had it for about 2 months now.

Hi and welcome. I live in the Dallas area and was banded by Dr Cribbins in Plano. Can't say enough good things about him and his staff. His website is Welcome to yournewhealth.com. I have a link on my website as well. Good luck in your rearch and let me know if you have any questions. Be happy to help.

Welcome cleocoe, are you pre or post op?

I never said that you said I should be banned I said people, and you did say that. Out of respect for Alex and his request to get along, I won't bring it up again.

Agreed. Your running this site is appreciated. I don't think anyone ever suggested shutting down the R&R section. That wasn't even mentioned I don't beleive. I just make a recomendation based on a need I saw (imho) and left it for what it was worth. No harm in making suggestion is there?

Alex's work is appreciated. This doesn't address my initial concern, but its not my site to run, so I'm not bitching. Your post makes no sense, Laurend. You are the biggest defender of the R&R section and the way this site is run, but now your saying people should be banned to stop people from debating and so there will be some peace and quiet? Which way do you want it?

Hate to burst your bubble Susan, but I started this thread and wasn't around during that time, or if I was, had no clue about it. I have posted semi-regularly although not as much as I used to because of the tone of the boards. Thats why I suggested the change. Your entitled to your opinion just as I am to mine.

What a great birthday present! Congrats and good luck!

Yep. Cool to know! Live in Wylie and work in Lewisville :rofl:

I understand, I was being a bit of a smartass I know, but it was to make the point that you argument is not much different that mine, just about a different topic. In your words, people are adults here and they can make the adult descision to beleive the ads if they want. I have every bit of confidence that the owners of this board will use due diligence to make sure that only reputable advertisers get on her.

I think ads are good for the site. Do you want to sensor me or limit my ability to view the ads?

I live in the Dallas Area. I used Dr Cribbins in Plano. I can't say enough good things about him and his staff

I lost 100% of my weight in 9 months, so the 20% doesn't sound right.

Hang in there. You will get there. Sometimes it might take several fills to get good restriction. It depends on the size of your band and how agressive your Dr is with fills.

Great news

I guess our definitions are different, and thats fine

Trust me, I understand, Mark, that there are those who don't agree. Thats why I hadn't commented on this thread in a while, but since it was brought back up and I am reading more posts, the theme I see is that a lot (not all) of those opposed, do so becuase they feel it would be an inconvenience to them and why change just becuase it offends a few - the whole "love it or leave it" theme brought up earlier. I am ok with the owner and/or the vocal minority making this board the way they want. No skin off my back. I will still visit. I realize unless I create my own board, I have no say so, but I have to be honest about it to by saying that the lack of concentration on Band support disappoints me. Those are my feelings and understand they are not yours or anyone else's.

The problem Funny, is that many people are missing our point, I think. They seem to think my suggestion was to sensor the R&R section. No where has it ever been suggested that anything be taken away. My philosophy is that if would make it better for even a few guests and newbies (although I tend to think its much larger than that), and doesn't hurt anyone other than having to scroll to the bottom of the screen instead of clicking "new posts" at the top, why not help the few.

Great job Carol. What a great accomplishment. :youcandothis:

Happy Bandiversary Marcy! :youcandothis:

No objection

Well, I guess I don't comunicate well. Nothing new. When I brought this whole thing up, it wasn't about hiding it from myself. Now that I know what the R&R section is, I can avoid the topics I don't want to read. My concern was for the new member who don't know and jump in unknowingly. They won't know TO hide the forum. But, it seems my suggestion is not what is wanted, so we can leave it at that. Just trying to point out an area that I thought might be able to be improved IMHO. Sorry it caused so much drama.

That's you, I am trying to think bigger picture and different personalities. I was honestly a little offended when I was scolded for questioning a topic in the R&R before I realized what it was about. THis was a while back. Luckily I am not that thin skinned and stuck in here. Some people aren't that way. I like this site or I wouldn't have suggested anything.