Boo Boo Kitty

Kiwi dear, ok please understand that what I am about to say comes from love... DEAR GOD put down the pizza, step away from the nachos and get real! The band does not choose what you will eat, you do. You have to make good food choices. You need to make yourself makes good choices or there really is no reason to go on. The band is a tool, not the cure. You have to work it or you will not be able to loose. PM me if you want more help. I am more than happy to help, but first get rid of the bad food!

There is a thead about this already but I will tell you just like what we all loose, eat, and ect how we do flying is different! I have flown 5 or so times now since banded. Only had a bad experience 1 time, but I was already too tight, the cabin pressure made it worse for me. I did set the thingy off this time on the way there, but not on the way back...lol..strange.

Hello my lovely ladies! I have missed you all. Sorry I have had damn in laws here, been depressed and just plain worn out! lol... My MIL went home, she pissed me off so bad. She tore up my house more than my freaking kids. It sucks. She didn't even put her own dishes in the sink....UGH... MY FIL is staying here for another 2 weeks for hunting season. I f*ing hate it. He is just as bad. I can't handle all this extra work. UGH. I went shopping Black Friday, that was a ton of fun! Got lots of great deals, I am almost done now! WOO HOO!! David & I had a big blow out and I asked for a divorce. He didn't take it well. He told me all the things I have needed to hear for so long and realy faught for us. It amazed me. We are going to get help. I don't know anymore, but I am willing to give it one last shot for my kids. They were a wreck, it killed me. I need to find my passion for my marriage, I have none. I know he can be an asshole, but I can tell he wants to change and keep me. That means alot.

NOO you can not leave. I think things have been a bit crazy here lately. I have been laying low and ignoring some threads, I feel better that way. just don't leave, we need you.

I had the best week ever! I went to Cali on a business trip. People who haven't seen me in a year, did not recognize me. Most people, I mean 90% had no idea who I was. Of course that felt great, but there was one compliment that stood out... "She looks great now, but of course we loved her before" my friend Chris told his friend who couldn't stop talking about how much I had lost.

Hey girls, I need your help. Check out the yahoo page. Thanks.. Much love...

Thanks Lucy, that is a copy of the letter I sent to them. It was much shorter than I wanted but I wanted to make sure it got read. I asked for an address, to help us all out! lol... :scared:

I would like to comment on your NY Times Article “The Stomach Surgery Conundrum” and the blatant level of arrogance and ignorance you have achieved. First let me be the first to congratulate you on such a feat! <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> I am a Lap Band patient and I am not only completely offended, but amazed by you! It must be that neither of you have never been overweight, nor this subject would have been tackled with more tact (Not that you used any what so ever to begin with) and knowledge. If you had done more research, or even used a bit of common sense you would know that WLS is not an easy decision, nor an easy process! <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> WLS is for most of us a last resort for an addiction, that addiction is food. We have a major disadvantage, we need food to live, and we can not just cut it out like a drug addict! Many of us have struggled with weight so long and become so morbidly obese there is no other option, because being a mother of two young children, for me death was NOT an option! I find your thoughts that we should just hang something gross around us not only rude, pig headed but at a new level of disgusting! Cheers to you for making more people ashamed of a surgery that saved their life! You should be very proud for breaking the sprits of so many that have come so far, and those who may not make the right choice because of you! <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> I have no doubt you are one of those people who treat fat people with utter disrespect, one that shuts doors in their face, avoids eye contact and other uncalled for behavior. I want to let you know, I am one that you will not break, I am proud. I also want you to know that when my book comes out you will be the first one to receive an autographed copy. May I have your addresses please? I would love you to read it and now how hard a life is overweight and how hard it is to make a decision to change your life. I also want to thank you for confirming that I need to finish my book to not only help others, but to educate idiots like you. Again, thank you!<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Sincerely,<o:p></o:p> Brandy Chase<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Lap band patient and former fat chick <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p>

Nikki--I am glad your little guy is doing so well! I bet that makes this scary thing a bit better. Transformer--I am so happy it is working out for you and your DS! :car: Brandi--sleeping?? lol...I need that. The wild week has caught up to me, today I look like complete shit and feel that way as well...UGH...lol...glad things are coming along with our little Marine! Sweet--I will keep you in my prayers hun! VA--Sounds like fun, have a great trip. Transformer--glad you have heat! Kinda important there. lol... Kay--congrats on the milestone baby! Keep it up! I will be at home with kids, hubby and his grandma. I have to tell you girls things are just not going well at home. Is it possible to want something more than someone else can ever give you? I am so tired of feeling my heart break so much. I love him, but maybe that isn't enough?

This was the most riduculas thing I have ever read. I have been searching to find an address to write him. Anyone have any ideas?

HELLO my ladies!! I have missed you all so much! Ok, Claud it was a pleasure hanging out with you, no matter what! I enjoyed the tour, San Diego is gorgeous! I can't wait to do it again with you! :car: I had a great freaking time, and I don't even know where to start! lol...first I want to show you all me at the Awards banquet... Ok here is the fun stuff...I met and hung out with Freddie Ravel!! NO JOKE! He is an awsome singer/pianist/Latin Artist. He just rocked! Then I got to meet Jack Canfield, you know motivational speaker/billionaire/Chick Soup for the Soul author! BUT wait girls, he is going to help me with the book! NO JOKE! He told me to email him and he will help me find the steps to get the book rolling! BUT he was not the only one who wants to help me with the book. I am going to write and article that may be published on Entreprenuer.com!! AND I met another publisher who wants to talk to me about the book! I am on cloud nine!! WOO HOOO!! I had a freakig blast. I went out everynight. I got about 5 hours TOTAL of sleep the whole time I was there. GOd bless concealor and coffee. lol...I had so much fun. Claud--went to a Salsa bar had the time of my life! I loved it! I drank way way way to much, I even got on the plane today drunk, no joke! lol... I lost 4 pounds though!! WTF?? lol... NONE of my friends knew who I was, it was great. Everyone was talking about me, I felt like the Belle of the Ball truly. I would walk into a room of 800 and stand out! I am just so happy! I feel like this trip was life changing for me! Oprah, I will be seeing you soon!

Hey my girls! Just a quick post I am running around trying to pack for the trip! I will post pics of Claud and I getting into trouble when I see her! Love to all! ==

It was creepy, not joking. He emphasized "my" when he said it, like I was his personal toy or eye candy almost. Made me very uncomfortable, I felt like I should have been dancing on the tables for that kind of attention!

Green-- I agree that we being white can never know the effects of racism truly, but I truly believe that is not an excuse to contribute to it. I think making a snap judgement based on skin color is wrong. Making a judgement on the person's speech or how they carry themselves is not wrong. I am the granddaughter of a Plosh Jew, and the Great Grand daughter of a Concentration Camp survivor. I did not have to live that like my GG to have it affect me. She taught me many things, the biggest that hatred and words can become much more.

drop...dop...drop....drop...drop....drop....

I have these Josette, I swear by them. You know now I have a ton of tummy skin, I would never ever in a million years wear a dress without them. I think I have 12 all together! I have every style there is, the long, the short, ect. I love them!

Man Lauren! Good luck to you! I will stop complaining about my exams coming up, they look like a piece of cake now!

Respect for others as human beings should never be earned. I disagree with how someone speaks should be a basis for whether I respect them or not. Whether I like them may be another story, but respect is always given. How can I expect someone to act respectful of me if I am not giving it to them? I would never use the N word, nor do I hold company with those who do. It is a form of abuse and punishment, plain and simple. I don't want to be called a Whore or something like that based on the way I look so why in God's name would I ever call someone a name with racist connotations attached?

I have had bad experiences with fills until we figured out my body can only handle .25 ccs at a time and not the typical .50ccs. I would be misreable. BUT also remember that some is due to sweeling. After a fill I was told to go back on 3 days liquid, progress to mushies ect. It helped me! Good luck, if you have that much pain maybe you need a slight unfill.

Transformer--lol...should you be disturbed, nah! lol...I for one love the 80s. As long as they aren't hypercolor suits you have no worries! lol...You couod sell them to a vintage shop if you aren't going to wear them! That is where I buy alot of my clothes now. Sorry to hear about your DS,that sucks! Nat--what a beautiul comment from your Dad! He sounds so proud of you! You deserve it sweetie with all your hard work! Sweet--wooo hoooo a Medium!! You beat me there! I have a few medium tops but my boobs are a bit big! Congratulations to you! :eek: Nikki--who cares what anyone else thinks...lol...screw em if they don't like it! Claud--see you tommorow! WOO HOO!! Steph--congrats on the 12 sweetie! Great job! I hope she uses you as an inspiration to get surgery! Love to all! Hugs

That is what worries me, I just want to get out of his class and be done. I wrote down word for word what was said. I am pulling a 4.0 in the class and printed out the grade report as of last night. I think the thing that bothers me most is he is my teacher. I want to make sure this doesn't affect me in class. I am going to ignore it unless he says something again. I pray I don't have to go to office hours or anything! Thanks guys!

Ok, I am really pissed today. I colored my hair red. Well I went to a class today and after the class the teacher made a totally random off color comment that not only creeps me out, it pisses me off... He told me that I have becoming "Jessica Rabbit" for him and the red hair topped it off... WTF??? I asked if that was good, he smiled and said "yes"....I didn't say anything and just left class. ok I am totally creeped out, and now I am in the positiom where I want to call him out on it. BUT I have about 4 weeks left in class plus finals. Do I call him out on it or let it slide for now? I am 99% sure he is hitting on me. But maybe not. Am I overreacting?

Vicki I have not had to start over with the band. I believe whole heartedly it can be done! I think you just need to recommitt to yourself, not your band. You need to frame your mind that you can do this, and you can! Best of wishes to you! You can absolutely do this!

Wooo hoo Diane! Look at you girl! You look awsome!

I agree completely, I ran mine over in a truck!