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I did not read a story on the internet about the women in the aforementioned post. This is a true local story. I have never been against going to Mexico for this or any other surgery. I would never be so pompous to assume that one country is better than another for this surgery or any other type of surgery. I actually signed a paper authorizing my surgery, where this very thing was discussed as a possibility. I was just posting the information. I wasn't making a judgement on her decision, or yours for that matter. Don't be so defensive. This happened here...and it didn't happen to you! It always amazes me how people can jump in and condemn a person for going to MX to have surgery, when they know NOTHING at all about it. Quote by Sparkette

OOOOO Terri~ I slimed w/ some deli turkey today. I am at a training and they cater lunch...I feel your pain girl!!! How is the smoking thing going? I wasn't gonna ask, didn't want to remind you, but let me know.

Tracy~ Get married!!! How romantic. Don't tell anyone, it is only your business! And still plan for a wedding in March!

Oh yeah, she had 2 small kids...all of this to save $4000.

This is a true story: A local woman went to Mex for her surgery. The doctor knicked her bowel during the surgery. In her post op and the days following she complained of sharp pain in the tummy. Less than a week later, she was rushed to our hospital, where my doctor had to perform emergency surgery on her. It was too late, and she died. Her bowel had leaked. She was 36 years old. This again is a true story and this just happened 2 weeks ago. Just thought I'd share.

Michelle~ I read somewhere that when you're swollen...eat some ice cream. Ice is an anti-inflamatory. Just a happy thought for you!

Hey Terri~ What is the papaya stuff you speak of??? Is it a pill or liquid? When during a "oooo no I AM STUCK" moment do you take it? Can it go down during a "oooo no" moment? People also talk about meat tenderizer. What have you all heard about the 2???

Good Morning Violets~ Thanks so much for listing what you eat. I totally blew it yesterday:faint:. I am an emotional eater and am sooooo stressed right now, I couldn't stop myself. And oddly, I felt I had no restriction. I got totally stuck on turkey but the 100 cal snack chips go down fine (won't confess how many bags I ate). I have to have a long talk w/ myself. WTF am I doing??? I took today off from the gym on purpose. I am soooo sore from the gym the last 2 days. The house is a mess too. I actually have crap I bought sitting in the dinning room in the Walmart bags. Susanne will be here tonight or tomorrow (not sure yet). I have to clean up and clean up fast. I was able to take all the tags off, and sneak the new clothes into exsisting lot. Of course, she is not the "boss of me", but she complains about how many clothes I have and that I don't need more during the transition phase. I'll let you know if I get away w/ this, lol. Today is the first day of work:faint:. I have training from 8-3:30 for middle school, and then from 5-8:30 for the junior college. You all thought kids hated going back to school, you should get the teachers opinions! I love my job and this year I am teaching English Lang. Dev. AND an intensive math and science block for low 6th graders. I am excited about that. I have taught ELD for 5 years, and this will be the first year I will have what we call "regular education" kids...and I love teaching science. Have a great day everyone!

Oh yeah, I had sex in Elvis's pool in Palm Springs!!! The house was vacant, and we jumped the fense! Oh and Dana, I got by BS in Reno at UNR! peaceout

Hey Ladies~ I just went shopping...omg...spent way toooo much! I am going to cut off the tags and sneak them into my closet. Susanne would kill me if she knew what I did today. I spent 400 on clothes...and they are...size 22/24!!!!!!!!!! I just went crazy because everything fit and I looked cute. I was going to pick up a few pieces at this size to get me by. I am totally crazy! Kat~ I had to LOL on your comment! I said it to all of you w/ the greatest amount of love:clap2:and adoration!!! Terri~ (kneels and bows to you) WOOHOO...you made so much since to me. Again, this is shit I know and know to do, but why don't I?????????? The million dollar question. I read and re-read your post. I know I am not trying hard enough. Except for the workouts, I am not working the band. Your post was awesome...thanks. Now, I only need to remember them. Self sabotage anyone? Gonna go snip tags and intermingle clothes, lol.

I see a pattern developing w/ the PEANUT M&M'S...aaaaahhhhhaaa...that is the secret. Thanks...gotta go buy some!!! Just kidding...thanks ladies keep posting. Terri, will I join you in the 1000 cal goal? Yes, I haven't eaten yet today, just coffee and that has about 40 cal from the creamer. I will track today. Again, it is easier when I am working full time, then packing my own lunches.

Hey BB fans~ I am watching the Showtime thing now from last night. Jen ruined Dickwads ciggys and he went crazy. She is supposed to be on slop and is eating food. He blew smoke in her face and she was trying to slap the ciggy away...OMG. This is crazy...Dickwad is calling her the terrible "C" word...repeatedly! It is horrible. I would be sooo embarrassed if he were my father...a 44 year old who paints his fingernails. I like him most of the time, but then he goes to the lowest low and it is hard to like him. Plus, why do I have to know which way he dresses...his pants are too freakin tight...yucko! Anyway...

Good Morning Violets~ I am impressed to know so many shrinkin skinny bitches...I hope you remember those you leave behind. I went to the gym today...2 days in a row. After yesterdays 200 crunches and 40 side crunches I can barely move. I was gonna skip the crunches today, but wanted to push myself and I did 70 crunches...and 30 sides. I am proud of myself for the gym, but I have a confession: (looks around to see if Judy is listening???) I don't think I am following the rules w/ the eating thing. The drinking thing is hard. I want to know exactly what are the rules I am supposed to be following. I want to push past this same -21 to -23 pounds. I haven't changed the ticker since I made it...and I haven't bought myself any more charms:whoo:. I know I've messed up w/ the occasional Goober etc...but yesterday, I had a bowl of Kashi Go Lean and then went to lunch and had a Cobb salad...and had that for dinner and late night snack too. Anyway, I am still positive and glad I had the band. I love working out part...and am just hoping a stronger fill on Friday will help. I am not complaining really...just a quick vent!!! So here is a post question: What did all you shrinking violets eat yesterday? Just a quick menu post. Please be honest, so many of you are losing great amounts and some of us are wondering...

Hey Donna, I was banded on the 3rd too!!! Welcome to our little slice of cyber support. So many others have lost lots, but I am still at the -23 from the beginning! Oh well, I eat and work out, but I am not always a good bandster. Waiting for a bracelet to remind me to folow the bandster rules. 37 is impressive! Anyway, welcome to the Shrinking Violets!!! Some of us shrink more quickly than others, but hey...none of us has gained any (and no, the 2-3 water and period pounds do not count). xoxox

:Banane20:Good Morning Violets~ I went back to the gym this morning...I love leaving the gym, it is just hard going. I did 2 miles on bike, 200 crunches, 40 side crunches, back and ass!!! Then I came home to clean up dog poop and play w/ my 140 pound Rottenwieller (rotten pun intended). I am still at the same weight loss...-23 but I think once I go back to work and get into routine that will change. I can't believe it...but hey, w/o the band I would've put on 23, right? Terri~ OK honey...I feel your pain. I didn't know you smoked. Actually, I am impressed that you do so well at the gym being a smoker. I quit officially Jan 9, 2006...but have had long periods of cheating. My biggest mistake is thinking, "i can just have one puff or one ciggy, that won't hurt." At the end of the year party, I didn't drink all day (party started at 1pm). Then my friend said, "do a shot w/ me!" So I did. 7-8 shots of Tequilla later the next sentence was, "Hey...gimme a ciggy!" 7-8 ciggy's later...I was hooked again. The next day, about 2pm I went to Walgreens to buy some patches. The girl said, "that will be 48 dollars!" I said, (bad word alert) "fuck that...gimme a pack of ciggys." Then I went back and forth for a couple of weeks. I know it is hard...I told myself I quit for my 40th birthday, but now I know, I can NEVER EVER EVER have just one. I used the patches, but whatever works for you. Once you quit( you already did!!!!!) you can never have just one. Go buy yourself a new purse (one that doesn't smell like smoke) today, and make it an expensive one. You won't want to smoke up your new good smelling purse. KNOW THAT WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!! And know that this is hard. But not as hard as becoming the gym nazi and losing weight. YOU CAN DO THIS. Your getting my favorite bananas for the first day of the rest of your new life...Enjoy!!!:car::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20: TracyK, go to youtube and put in BB8...you can see lots of uncensored stuff from the feeds. Do it when you have lots of time, it is addicting!!! Judy~ have fun Tracy~ Congrats on your amazing loss. What the hell are you eating woman???? I get another fill on friday and can't weight (lol, just kidding, wait). Have a great day. Going to the gyno (fun fun) then to work:faint:to get my classroom keys! xoxoxo

My PB story! I was on vacation, at the pool at the condo we stayed at on Cape Cod. I had breakfast earlier, but it was now almost 4pm, and we had reservations at 7:30. I decided to have a "snack" (from hell). I had 2 deli meats and cheese roll ups, and a few chips (it was the meat that was evil). I was at the pool, slowly eating and wham...I had the sharpest pain in my right breast (actually under the breast in my chest, but the boob is what it felt like). I walked away from the pool, and my girlfriend asked, "are you ok?" I shook my head no and walked out of the pool area...where I leaned up against a building, holding my right boob. Just then some guys come out on their way to the liquor store. They jokingly asked, "are you hiding?" I could barely smile and shake my head no. Some weird noise came out of my mouth like a "No". They were barely out of sight, and I started spitting...then whamo...one quick puke and I was fine. I mean...FINE... It was so painful, but once I got it out..I was fine. It was the weirdest sensation ever. What is this papaya stuff? Pill or what? When do you take it? Before, during, after? Is it easier than meat tenderizer? What does everyone think? :cry

LMAO...Tracy, I stared at the first pic and kept saying..."this can not be Tracy?" I am a blonde...I was like, "no way, this can't be her". LOL at my own stupidity. You look great by the way! xoxo

Hey BB fans~ It is funny...I've been hooked for 8 years. I pay for the feeds and Tivo the showtime stuff (what can I say, I am a teacher and am off for the summer, this is my guilty pleasure). Every year, people say the same things...from Howie, Will, Boogie...every year there was an asshole, a bimbo, an idiot, someone who made people want to committ murder, etc. We are BB junkies...I hope they never take it away. I look forward to it every summer! xoxo

Hey Violets~ Just a quick post. I made it through the last few days of posts...can't remember anything. Judy and Terri~ Love Love Love the new pix. You both look happy. TracyK~ BB...oooo man...I am such a fan. It is my summer guilty pleasure (has been for 8 years). I pay for the live feeds and I also Tivo the showtime stuff. We disagree on Dick wad but it is cool to meet another fan!!! There is a thread on BB I think in the Lounge (near the Rants and Raves). Congrats on all the NSV...the new panties...the smaller sizes...shit, you guys are dissappearing before our puters (eyes). I hope you still associate w/ us slower losers when you reach goal. My goal is 180, a few of you are already there. Congrats again...xoxo Gotta run...be back later! Sara, it is soooo nice to see you regularly again. Your pix are beautiful. xoxoxoxo

Good Morning Violets~ I have the best news. Yesterday, 2 teachers I work w/ (they are a couple and we always do things w/ them...they are going to the Dodger game w/ us), came over yesterday. I have not seen these girls since June 12. They came in and couldn't believe how much "SMALLER" I was. Yes, smaller...the most wonderful adjective in the world. They kept saying it.!!!!!!!!!!!!! :Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20: Oh yeah, that deserves banana boobs!!!! What was weird is that I was feeling "fat"...or just bloated. I carry all my weight in my tummy (all the women in my family does). So while the entire "package" may have gotten smaller, my tummy is still there. Their comments were that "your whole body is smaller! Can't you feel that you are smaller?" Smaller...has there ever been a more beautiful word in the world? Ok, gotta run. Leaving at 7 am before the cleaning lady gets here, and going to the beach! I will be back Sunday. Have a great weekend. I now feel like a real shrinking violet~! xoxox

Thanks Juli...the feeling was mutual. I am sure your cycling friends are going to be fabulous!!! Don't forget, a bottle of wine makes anyone "fun". LOL...I crack myself up. Gotta go to bed, gonna see my girl tomorrow, and I must look rested! Have a great weekend everyone! xoxoxo

Good Morning Family~ I can honestly say that I am looking forward to going back to work. Even though I have 3 jobs , I am looking forward to the regularity of life. I can committ to this band thing, lol. I need another fill in the next couple of weeks (depending on my schedule). Anyway, it has been a great productive summer w/ lots of home projects and lots of vacations...but I am ready to go back to normal. (Remind me I said this in Feb. when I am freaking out and cursing my job). Tomorrow, I am going to the beach for 4 days. Susanne lives at the beach. We have Dodgers tickets for Saturday night, and then just relax a bit. Have a great couple of days everyone. xoxoxo

Good Morning Violets~ I can honestly say that I am looking forward to going back to work. Even though I have 3 jobs :faint:(sorry Jenn), I am looking forward to the regularity of life. I can committ to this band thing, lol. I need another fill in the next couple of weeks (depending on my schedule). Anyway, it has been a great productive summer w/ lots of home projects and lots of vacations...but I am ready to go back to normal. (Remind me I said this in Feb. when I am freaking out and cursing my job). Tomorrow, I am going to the beach for 4 days. Susanne lives at the beach. We have Dodgers tickets for Saturday night, and then just relax a bit. Have a great couple of days everyone. xoxoxo

Laura~ Thanks for the giggles...I am like the woman in the balloon, but I can appreciate a good joke!

Great Thread: 1. I am a Dead Head, and have seen them over 100 times. 2. I am nearly finished w/ my doctorate degree. 3. I am a lesbian!!! Began that journey nearly 3 years ago...best thing I've ever done. Yes, it is a decision I made, plain and simple. 4. I collect books. 5. I sing everything I can...all the time. I don't do it well, I just do it. 6. I believe the glass is half full. 7. I believe people are basically good. 8. I am very spiritual and Catholic. 9. I get bored w/ Rants and Raves here in LBT. I think opinions are like assholes...everyone has one, and we all think each other's stink! 10. Although I am a slow loser w/ the band...I am still happy w/ my decision.