I won't be back so you don't have to worry about that but on my way out please consider this. I am shocked at the number of persons who have only been banded days giving advice to others. There is even advice from those who are not banded yet.

My Dr. required me to attend a seminar I remember a large man there intrupting the Dr. with questions that were or would be answered if he would just listen. He finished by anouncing to the Dr. and the room that he would be the first there to undergo the surgery because "after all I have folding money" (big laugh) After the Dr. left the room he advised us all to "hit the nearest buffet and eat all we could while we still can".

The point is, if soneone comes on to this forum with a question about living with the band, shouldn't it be answered by those who have learned through experience? Can advice like "I was banded 10 days ago and I can eat pizza" really be helpful? or "I consider the band a saftey net"? Just asking.....

Peace be with you, and here's wishing you all the happiness in life. Alexandra (dislexi)

You know what I can't spell. Never could. I have an IQ of over 150 and have previously been a member of MENSA. I do know the difference between imply and infer. I like my wine. I did not "lecture" anyone, I also know the meaning of that word. I am absolutely flattered that so many of you are so facinated with me. THANKS!!!!!

I am a very intelligent person as well and I can't spell worth a darn so I'll give you that one.

But, you have to admit. With the attitude you have shown on this thread, considering that you came here to tell us how wrong we are because we don't post like your other heavily monitored board, and the other insults and slams you have been throwing around when you tell us how horrible we all are... you did kinda put yourself under a microscope.

People tend to give others a dose of their own medicine sometimes. That medicine might not taste great but sometimes it is a necessary evil so we are forced to look at our own behaviors. You are not the only person having to take a little medicine, we all do in life at one time or another.

You know what I can't spell. Never could. I have an IQ of over 150 and have previously been a member of MENSA. I do know the difference between imply and infer. I like my wine. I did not "lecture" anyone, I also know the meaning of that word. I am absolutely flattered that so many of you are so facinated with me. THANKS!!!!!

Truly, there are two things that caught my attention with this "post". Allow me to outline:

1. A previous member of MENSA and IQ of over 150, just brainstorming here, should be able to spell "fascinated", among many other words.

2. We're all happy for you that you like wine, are claiming to be a part of an elite group that constitutes the top 2%, and didn't intend to lecture anyone, but I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Promise me that you won't tell anyone? Pinky swear? Good. No one cares.

I could go on, but I assume once you put your tail between your legs and can be humble among us mere mortals, you'll let us know.

Side note: You were the straw that broke my bad day's back, if you wanted to know why I'm so grumpy.

I am a very intelligent person as well and I can't spell worth a darn so I'll give you that one.

But, you have to admit. With the attitude you have shown on this thread, considering that you came here to tell us how wrong we are because we don't post like your other heavily monitored board, and the other insults and slams you have been throwing around when you tell us how horrible we all are... you did kinda put yourself under a microscope.

People tend to give others a dose of their own medicine sometimes. That medicine might not taste great but sometimes it is a necessary evil so we are forced to look at our own behaviors. You are not the only person having to take a little medicine, we all do in life at one time or another.

I can vouch for her intelligence!! It almost rivals my own.

hahahahahahaha.

Dislexi,You're welcome now pour some of that wine in my glass :cocktail: Cheers ladies/gents to everyone having opinions......

I can vouch for her intelligence!! It almost rivals my own.

hahahahahahaha.

You just want me to bring my books for you next time we see one another! HA!

Hey! How are you? Are you feeling better? Sticking to the diet?

I'm doing good! I'm down 20lbs and this little devil has taught me portion control. hahaha. A few times.

If everyday individuals like dislexi can join closed forums, what's preventing posts of "dangerous advice" there as well?

I can't say that I know anything about closed forums. Are all the posts and reply's prescreened by your individual physician? Doubtful....

I'm doing good! I'm down 20lbs and this little devil has taught me portion control. hahaha. A few times.

Ohhh? And just "how" did those lessons come to be?

A little somethin' somethin' called a PB. Granted, one was just me being stupid. The other was just eating a LITTLE too fast. hahaha

A little somethin' somethin' called a PB. Granted, one was just me being stupid. The other was just eating a LITTLE too fast. hahaha

Amazing... we think we are sooooo smart.

Then we eat.

Hey, Cut her some slack people. We all spout off sometimes! I know I do. Susannah

Not everyone here is observing LBT's terms of service, so please let me remind you of our rules:

ATTACK THE IDEA, NOT THE PERSON. Personal attacks are unacceptable. This is a warning to all, and the thread will be locked if it doesn't immediately stop.

Hi Everybody. I just read through all this stuff and went to ObesityHelp.com to see if they had a different outlook. The forum there seems to reflect the same wide range of opinions as are presented here. Not sure what all the fuss is about. But Dyslexi's last post says it all. Why give attention to disparaging comments? It only encourages the instigator. And puts you at her level. Let's be helpful to each other instead and let negative posts die of neglect.

Betsyjane,

Cheers to that:clap2: !

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Cindy

But you have to admit this was a little bit funny:

PS: :pizza:

Oh, how I amuse myself...