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Us girls gotta stick together, all boobs are beutiful! Even if a shaking banana happens to wearing them... lol funny. But on a more serious note, it does help tremendously for me personally and im sure for you too, to have friends on LBT to talk to and question in regards to the band. I never would have guessed that the topics would turn to such unrelated to the band issues such as religion, politics, etc. But as long as we call all just try to remember what we are REALLY here for and respect each other, well hey then thats just a big bonus.

Donna don't they make you wait to heal before they do the reconstruction? Im just thinking maybe you should get the mastectomy first, then the band, then the reconstruction and add in a TT too boot!

My daughter goes to a private Catholic school, and there is a dress code as well. I don't think theres anything wrong with dress codes in schools for children. But its when its a dress code for adults in regular everday life well...I would definitely start protesting by wearing baggy pants if they even tried it! lol Probably have to sit my fat butt in jail over it. (on a side note, my pants really are getting baggier everyday!)

lol when did you get to see carols t*ts Carlene? How do you know hers are shaped like bananas? Mine are shaped more like.....TMI lol. Im over here laughing, omgosh.

Here's the emoticon that fits me to a tee! lol

Its funny how when ppl disagree with someone's point of view they look for silly little stuff to nit-pick about. I don't agree with everything you say, I don't agree with everything ANYONE has to say, but I would only hope I would not stoop to being a nit-picker lol. Rock on Carol, whatever you decide to do.

Geez Carol, who cares what any person thinks of your shaking banana. I don't think a cartoon character with breasts is in anyway unchristian or unholy or whateva anyone might think. I always do whatever I think is best for me, I don't let anyone else decide for me! Who are they to judge you? There is only one judge. So if you want a boob shaking banana have one. To thine own self be true.

:cheer2: CHEERS TO YOU BPM!! WTG!:cheer2:

Hmm when I read the bible I see 10 commandments. The number of verses don't confuse me at all. I guess we just see things differantly TOM . I think its pointless to argue about numbers, whats important is the message. Wether you want to get the message from 10 commandments or 22 verses or whatever, matters little to me. I have a great feeling about my own understanding of right and wrong in terms of religion, morals, family, God, etc. I have a blessed life. I try to do my best in everything I do. If in the end it doesn't measure up on judgment day.. I won't know until I get there.

Or his mother raped him.

lol sometimes when I read your posts I actually do think about/ worry about you getting carpal tunnel! sheesh! please tell us you have voice recognition software! j/k, I always like reading your point of veiw too TOM.

Im at 200 lbs.! 10 Pounds lost during this challenge. Yahoooo!

Actually I don't think many ppl would go along with TOM's 10 commandments lol. I know I believe in the ones that God made! True the ones in my bible have been translated, but I can only hope that the translation is similar to the real Word. And considering that the wordage is somewhat similar to other translations, well I think it is more accurate than the TOM version lol.

okay so we have a huge epidemic of children in foster care, a war abroad, a deficit, rising health care costs and lack of health insurance, gangs, rapists, drugs, etc. and we're worried about a butt crack? lmao silly If we're gonna ban underwear, lets ban cleavage too, ohhhh and I think pimples are supa gross so lets make EVERYONE wear concealer so that I don't have to feel uncomfortable. Ya! (kidding about pimples, i have a few myself)

LOL no no no, give ME the Park Place and Boardwalk!! LOL

I start my day with a supa protein mix I made up lol. I take an Atkin's chocolate royal shake pre-mixed kind 11 oz. and add one scoop of chocolate unjury protien powder. It ends up being supa rich, kinda thick, chocolatey goo lol. I love it! I get 35 grams of protein in it. I really like it and I don't get hungry until about 1 o'clock. I usually have a south beach diet protein bar for lunch or a WW microwave meal or left overs from supper or tuna/mayo and avocado on kashi crackers. Those are kind of my staples for lunch quisine lol. Then for supper I have whatever I want, even pizza sometimes. I eat SLOW and chew well and stop when I get my stop sign. It took a while to figure out but now I know when I've had enough. Every day I get my 65g of protein in no problemo. I also take my vitamins and drink my water and am pretty religious about my biotin.. don't want to lose my hair if I can help it!! Ive been steadily losing. I also try to exercise daily.

Some commandments are more wordy than others, obviously, and take more verses to make clear what God's intention is. Do you propose that God should have used less wordage? LOL maybe instead of calling them the Ten Commandments they should be called the Ten Paragraphs? Would that make more sense to you? They aren't called the Ten Sentences or the Ten Paragraphs or the Ten Verses, they are called the Ten Commandments. I don't think there is a limit on how many sentences/verses can make up a commandment. Sorry don't mean to tease you but Im just not getting your logic on this post.

lol I don't travel, but my husband and I are very busy with work so we end up eating out a lot! I usually just order an appetiser or a cup of soup. Or if you go chinese you can order a pint of broccoli chicken. Mexican you can order one small hardshell taco with a small side of beans. American cuisine you can order cheese sticks, cup of soup, some places have a low cal plate like a chicken breast, cottage cheese, and a vegetable. Actually I find its easier to eat out than cook at home lol. Im not into cooking! Its more expensive but if you are used to eating out and traveling its not like you aren't already used to the expense. Some people avoid buffets because they feel like they don't get their monies worth after banding, but its been my experience that I enjoy them more so now. I get to put one bite of everything I like on my plate and feel totally satisfied! It makes me happy lol. Avoid scrambled eggs for breakfast though lol, they don't go down for me or a lot of other people after banding! Over easy is fine for some reason. Omelets work good too. I think its because they have a mixed texture so it goes down easy. You just have to chew chew chew every bite for about a minute, or until whatever you are eating is really mashed up good in your mouth. Good luck with your banding! I wouldn't even worry about eating out if I were you :cool:.

Well another thing to consider too is hormone levels. When you lose weight quickly, the amount of Estrogen in your system is greatly increased. Stored fat is loaded with estrogen in women. Increased estrogen means increased emotions!! Drink lots of water! Flush that excess out.

Yep Jachut has it right I think. Go back to the basics, eat the protein first and veggies. Drink the water. Take your vitamins. Exercise. It works every time lol.

Money doesn't give you 'values', weight doesn't give you 'values' either. And even if I get as healthy as an American Olympian, I'll still associate with someone with obesity, CF, hepatitis, AIDS, or whatever other unhealthy disease they may have. Bill Gates spends a LOT of his money to help the sick. Enjoy wealth and health yes, but don't forget from whence we came. At least I hope I remember, and still relate to all people as best as I am able. I really like your posts Barbara, I really like you! I just disagree with this particular post a bit. Sorry, don't want to slam ya or anything.

Hell ya cook with the labled food! Why not? If he hits you over it well, then you can definitely get his sorry ass hauled to jail and permenanty out of the house. And if he says anything to you about using his labled food write down what he says to show the judge how he is trying to not let you feed your daughter.

Hey Teresita! Im glad you are having a good day!!! Hope you exercise soon. But stairs are exercise too lol, I have a flight of them up to my house and think if I didn't have them my butt would be way saggier lol. I wasn't ever a cheer leader in HS but If had been Id be saying a big cheer for ya! Keep up the great work and positive attitude. Together we will all beat this weight off!

LOL thanks Teresita!

Its rediculousness. Im so glad I have my band and im losing! No regrets here and no other addictions have popped up, other than lap band talk! LOL.