Boo Boo Kitty

I understand you want your mom to support you, but you may have to ultimately make the decision without her support. I am sorry that she is so unsupportive. I am sure as a mom the surgery part scares her to death, and she would rather say the obvious things that she is saying rather than saying "it scares me". My mom was freaked out, and still is a bit. But now she sees I did the best thing for me. And in the end, that is what you HAVE to do, think of YOU first!

OMG! I am rolling laughing! That is so funny, something I would do for sure! LOL.....

My DH wears the most disgusting under wear until I find them (he hides tehm when he has not got them on) and the cut shredded before going into the trash. He tells me they are more comfortable, and no one will see them. BUT you'd think he would think different since he was in a very serious motorcycle accident last year in a pair! :)

Thank you to my gholish gift giver! I am not sure who you are, my kids had opened everything before I got home! Thank you! I absolutely love the votive with the halloween scence. The girls love to watch the ghosts fly around. I will get a pick as soon as I can find the camera! I also got a nice votive cup holder with a pumpkin dangle. Just sweet! Thank you! Let me know who you are!

I agree that we see Black and White most. Because that is the way it has become. Did you know EVEN 50 years ago that Italians were seen as closer to African Americans than white? What are they thought if as now? WHITE!!! Why? Because they were able to assimilate into our culture with their white skin. The cencus is ALL BASED on false constructed ideas of race. Race as we know it is a social construct. Until good ole' Darwin there were no races identified by color. Hey guys, a powerful rich man started this......go figure!

Mouse that is an excellent point. Thank you for reminding the rest of that! John how are you?

I agree Wheezy. I do not want to feel like that from anyone, even Oprah. I can remember she was BIG for many years, and now high and mighty sometimes.

WOW! I applaud it if it is an addiction, I think it is truly awsome! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I am so sorry but that is the WORSTE excuse on the face of the earth. I spent almost all of my childhood being raped, molested and left alone by my parents because they didn't believe me. NOT once has the urge to hurt someone else ever come over me. Not even for the most split second. Saying "I rape because I was raped" is a a disgusting horrible excuse. When it comes down to it there is NO excuse. We all make choices everyday that affect not only us but others. If you choose to hurt someone that is the choice you make, no one hold a gun to your head and makes you do it. It is a sick twisted person that rapes and molests. Man or woman it is horrible. The aftershock is something that no one will understand unless you have the unfortunate experience. Being a victim is NO REASON to turn someone else into one. If I had my way every last one of them would be castrated.

I haven't been banded all that long, but I have seen a little spike in my shopping. I was addicted before surgery, but now it seems dropping sizes makes it a better excuse. I agree that we should deal with the real reason before surgery, but REALLY how many of us know the real reason? I spent years in counceling for rape and abuse. I could say that is the reason I over ate, but that is something you can never really get over, no matter how much you talk about it. I hate though that Oprah put such a bad spin on it. It is just another reason for us to be hated or seem lazy because we opt for surgery.

Terri I would LOVE to in fashion and go without stockings but 2 things prevent that.... 1. I am in Michigan and it get damn cold here! lol..I need the warmth 2. I live in Michigan and a ghost has a better complexion that me, I am as white as white comes, downright SCARY!

I am guessing stocking were made by MEN! I had this problem this morning as well. I hate how they hang down on my crotch and make it hard to walk.

I agree that it very much could be jelousy. I think you need to remember that you are doing this FOR YOU, not them. And I agree that as your family you want them to supportive of you, but you are the most important issue in this equation. Their feelings of rudeness or distain are their own NOT YOURS! I hope they come around, but if it is jelousy it will only get worse as you loose! SO ALWAYS remember this is about YOU!!! :clap2:

It may be something totally unrealted to the banding. Think about WHAT you are eating, rather than the band. You may find the culprit is something like being lactose intolerant or IBS. (Irritable Bowl Syndrome)

:omg: lol....makes me look at Elmo differently!! ROTFL!!!

Thanks, I think the realization I did not want to be 30 and look at the photos of the "surprise" birthday party my mom is going to throw for me and want to kill myself. (sorry mom, you make it too obvious) And congrats to you mdlichick you ARE in twoterville! YEAH!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Since I totally believe that the devil made cooking to punish me, I am ALL ABOUT the crock pot!! lol....I am going to try one of these today! Thanks!:clap2:

I agree that every generation gets a little better, which is good. I try to teach my children that everyone is equal. I do not allow them to descibe others by color, I feel it is totally uneeded and sends the wrong message. All we can do is teach, and pray for a better future.

Thank you!

I am so glad you liked it! I had to buy the same stuff for myself! BTW, I learned even though the pillar candle FITS into the pumpkin it is not a good idea.....my pumkin had a blow up! lol.... Enjoy your gholish gifts!

I am doing happy dance, happy happy happy! 7 more pounds, I am just 3.5 pounds from my 30th bday goal from 50 pounds! I am going to readjust my goal!! Congrats to everyone else on their sucess as well!

WOW! I am gone ONE day and this is what you all do???? ROTFL.... As for this thread, I saw absolutely nothing wrong with it until a point. We were all speaking our mind, and NOT attacking anyone. It is sad that we just can't speak our mind without anyone attacking them.... TOM, I love you, but that could be because I may be your mini me!! ROTFL.....now deep breaths everyone! C'mon....

Thanks! That is definately something to shoot for! lol...

Hello all I had my 2nd fill yesterday, I was VERY VERY surprised to hear that I had lost 7 pounds!! THAT puts me 3 pounds from my 30th bday goal in December!! Wooooo hoooooo! I got 1 cc this time. My mom really helped me with that! The PA was only going to give me .5 cc's. She would not budge, just when she was ready to fill it, the Dr walked in. He was talking and my mom told him that my first fill was only .5 cc's, and she remembered him telling me that my first fill would be 1 ccs before surgery. SO he checked and then gave me 1 cc. I am so happy and feel SOOOOO much better. The hunger is so good now, I eat small bit and I am full. I am no longer thinking constantly about food. I am SOOOO happy! I am going to change my 30th bday goal to 65 pounds now! :faint:

Well all, I am going for my second fill tommorow out of town. I am going to push him for a GOOD fill since the .5ccs they gave me did not do anything. I had to work my a$$ off to keep from gaining weight. Wish me luck, this fill has to give me some restriction, even just a tiny bit! lol...I am going to reread the tips for a good fill and be off! Hugs to all :clap2: