edited out, i didnt want to delete the entire thread, so i am just editing this post.

rude and obnoxious.

losingjusme

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Edited April 11, 200818 yr by losingjusme

I realize that everyone has a story as to why they're fat, but PLEASE! I was so excited about my surgery until all you people scared me!

"They can't find my port and stuck me 100 times,"

"I'm gaining so much weight,"

"I throw up all the time."

Do you realize that if you took all the time you have complaining and actually did something about your problems, they would probably be gone?

One in every hundred people actually posts something productive... the rest are wastes of time and are just here to scare people.

I know I'm complaining about those who are complaining, but I just wanted to let you know... before you post your next thread... stop and read it. If it's bitchin'... don't post it.

HOWEVER... I do believe that many people here are here for a good reason -- to EDUCATE THEMSELVES! I love education and I am ALL FOR IT! For those here to educate and ask GENUWINE questions, I applaud you for your bravery!!!! Keep up the public education that is PRODUCTIVE!

GEE, I AGREE, WOULD YOU ALL STOP COMPLAINING! HERE I AM UNFILLED, BECAUSE MY ESOPHAGUS GOT DILATED AND I HAD REALLY BAD ACID REFLUX, HA! MY BAND WAS TOO TIGHT, WHO WOULD'VE THOUGHT....? IT'S BEEN A WHILE NOW, I HAVE GAINED SOME WEIGHT BACK, CRAP! AND BTW, WHEN I GOT THAT LAST UNFILL, THEY POKED ME ENOUGH TIMES TOO...AND IT FREAKING HURT! NOW, DO I NEED TO HEAR EVERYBODY'S COMPLAINTS? WELL, THAT'S NOT FAIR... YOU ALL GET WITH THE PROGRAM AND POST ONLY HAPPY EXPERIENCES PLEASE... THE NERVE....:thumbup:

Edited March 25, 200818 yr by ELENATION

HOWEVER... I do believe that many people here are here for a good reason -- to EDUCATE THEMSELVES! I love education and I am ALL FOR IT! For those here to educate and ask GENUWINE questions, I applaud you for your bravery!!!! Keep up the public education that is PRODUCTIVE!

Just in case you all didn't notice...this part of her post is new as of last night! I don't understand why she wouldn't come and respond to everyone in a new post instead of just editing her original. Hmmm.

posted on 3/20 by original poster ...

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/my-surgery-next-wednesday-55939/

Finally! All of my loop-jumping is over and I can finally get on the road to a new ME! I know my loved ones are sick of hearing about ME ME ME, but I cannot be more excited to start getting healthy -- and they are so excited for me.

I am worried about the pain after surgery, though. I don't take pain well. I am also worried about the IV needle, as I am quite scared of needles (for some reason, the needle involved in the fill does not bother me). I am kind of scared/excited about the post op diet. It will be invigorating to stick to a diet (and --hey-- I HAVE TO! lol).

So, what can some of the old pros tell me about the pain, the post op diet and the IV needle?

:thumbup: (Getting Surgery on 3/26!)

doesnt sound like she's asking for all the positive fluffy bunny stuff here ...

Well then, I guess I'll just have to tell her there is no pain, no needles, no IV. There is just a "lapband angel" that flys down and waves the magic wand and you go to sleep. When the "angel" wakes you up, you just get out of bed and go home with your new band on.

You will then be able to eat anything you like, but you will know to stop at the exact right amount of food. You will lose ten pounds every week and be at your goal within a very short time.

Your weight will then never change from that magic goal number, ever, ever again and you will live happily ever after with Prince Charming, who you will marry at Snow White's Castle at Disney World.

Well then, I guess I'll just have to tell her there is no pain, no needles, no IV. There is just a "lapband angel" that flys down and waves the magic wand and you go to sleep. When the "angel" wakes you up, you just get out of bed and go home with your new band on.

You will then be able to eat anything you like, but you will know to stop at the exact right amount of food. You will lose ten pounds every week and be at your goal within a very short time.

Your weight will then never change from that magic goal number, ever, ever again and you will live happily ever after with Prince Charming, who you will marry at Snow White's Castle at Disney World.

HOW COME NOBODY TOLD ME THIS BEFORE? I WENT THROUGH THE WHOLE SURGERY ROUTINE....:thumbup:

I hate trolls.

BTW, IVs hurt like a bitch.

:thumbup:

I hate trolls.

BTW, IVs hurt like a bitch.

That is because you didn't have the fairy, duh....:tongue:

Hahaha, I think this thread, along with others, is proof that fat people/formerly fat peole have the best sense humor lol

guess we'll know tomorrow how her visit to the lap band fairy went...

Edited March 26, 200818 yr by losingjusme
stupid and cant spell fairy

y'all crack me up... and ya better stop as I can't seem to stop farting those dang rainbows everytime I laugh!

:thumbup: he he....I love the farting rainbows!

FIRST OF ALL...

let me just say, LMAO @ farting RAINBOWS!!!!!

we all learn from each other. good, bad, or indifferent, I wanted to read every single post I could find.

My advice to you, if you don't like what you are reading, go to the next thread. I am certain you will find one that interests you!!

good luck to you.

I canNOt believe I just sat here and read this whole stupid thread.

I am curious how she knows she doesn't mind the fill needles, but she doesn't like IV's - ??? My fills have been a BITCH compared to a little IV in my arm . . .

Oh - I hope I didn't upset her . . . Don't worry honey, it's a walk-in-the-park !!! Good luck on your surgery tomorrow . . .

Could everyone just please stop the bitching before I start farting rainbows all over the damn place?

In the new movie "Horton Hears a Who" there is a line by the little fluffy yellow friend of Horton's, saying in his world they "eat butterflies and poop rainbows"---or it might even be the other way around eat rainbows, and poop butterflied, I don't remember, but my 3 year old granddaughter does, and repeats it often!!!!

I have posted a wide variety of both positive, as well as grumpy, and not so positive posts through the years. I have actually started very few threads, mostly post on others---stating my experiences as I know them to be, and often relating things I have seen or heard from others.

I try to be positive the majority of the time, even when responding to people with problems---or fears. In fact I responded in just that way I think to the OP's other post that LJM brought up. I am not trying to sugar coat the lows----just reminding them, that the majority of us here, have been through what they are going through, the fear of surgery, or Bandster Hell or whatever, and survived!

I understand how the big number of complaints and complications could be intimidating, but like Marimaru said, those not experiencing problems aren't here saying that. I didn't start a thread today saying "Another problem free day for me!" Good grief, if we all did that-----it would show the balance, but too many of the successful bandsters are out living their lives, and not posting at all!!

You state that if the complainers spent their time trying to fix the problems you mentioned as opposed to whining here, it would all be ok.....but exactly how is someone whos port has flipped, or cannot be located without multiple pokes supposed to fix that themselves??

When I got my first fill, I quit counting after 12 pokes. I believe it was in the neighborhood of 17 when he finally got it. I carry most of my weight in my belly---he was not the operating surgeon, and I have a low profile port, securely and deeply implanted. I tried to fix the problem! I made a map!!! I placed a paper on my belly, traced where my scars are---and X'd the spot he finally found my port. Now keep in mind no less than 7 or 8 of those pokes were in an area the size of a dime. I thought I had the problem whipped....not so! When I went back for my second fill, I had lost weight----and my map was useless!!! I got my fill, in less sticks, but it was still a 5-6 poke day. And unless you have seen the fill needle---it is not to be taken lightly!

Yes if you are eating tons of food, or not chewing you can fix those things---but not all things! And having someone who has been there, comfort your fears, or share in yours---helps!

There are other lap band support groups out there, and I hope you find one that better fits your needs.

Kat