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ohh la la I Love it -- Yeah I can see me on your new ride.. I love the color too:)

I spit my water all over my keyboard. OMG

That is hillarious - Humm No thong for me.. I am just getting use to wearing a tampon when Aunt Flo visits that I do not want to be pulling anything out of anywhere (TMI). More power to you all that can wear them.. I'll stick to my tummy tuckers or commando.:eek:

I saw it.. That was pretty cool of her to do that.

I am so Happy For you.. Welcome to the Banded side of Life.. Take care and go slow..

It is so good to read that you and your Son are doing good. Kuddo to you both.)

Here goes - Seems that my Husband and I have decided to call it quits after 2 children and 10 1/2 yrs of marriage. No it is not because I lost Wt but because of his family. We have gone rounds about the way my MIL was treating my children. For example my youngest (4) was and does call her Mommy - In order for him to get something from her she would have him call her Mommy or not get what ever he wanted. She would try this with my oldest but I would stress in front of her that this is your Grandma. To some it may sound petty but I cannot stand her so it makes it that much worse. She would not feed my children according to the food schedual meaning Breakfast, lunch or snack until she was hungry or they would have to tell her that they were hungry. I would find out about these things from my oldest son (8) and when I would ask her she would say it was not true and scold him the next time he would go down there. I would also talk to my husband and he would call her and ask her and she would deny it. Anyway so many other things started to go wrong starting with New years Eve. I was to meet him after a day with the kids in Denver to go to different houses to Celebrate. When he called me on my cell phone he was so drunk I decided to just get my brothers kids and go home. I was the baby sitter. Anyway he did not show up until after 1 in the morning - no phone call where he was. He usually just goes to his brothers house. Anyway I found out from my MIL that he was at the dance with her. How sad that the kids and I were waiting for him. He says that he just went with his brother to pick her up at a anniversay dance. I talked to her and told her that I did not like that at all and it was a sign to me of disrespect any way if you are still reading this thanks but it gets worse. Three weeks ago my son fell and hit the toilet rim on his forehead while trying to take off his underwear. I called the hosp and was so upset that I thought he broke his skull. Anyway I told my MIL in the Am about the fall and to watch him and call me if he got sick or acted strange. When I went to pick up my childeren up my oldest told me that Grandma said that it was my fault my youngest fell and I do not know how to watch my kids. This was the straw that broke the camels Back. I went into the house with just the intention of asking her why she would say something like that and I had my son with me. Now she proceeded to call him a liar and said that he was just upset that she told him to sit down. I told her that the child care was not working out because everyday someone - my son - me - my other child is dirty - unfed - wet - you name it. Then she got completely hostile and crazy she starts yelling and telling me that my son was this and that and that is when I told her I would believe my son any day of the week compared to the pyscho family she has. Anyway I am moving my son towards the door and she is still ranting about me having no respect. Granted maybe I should have just bit my tongue but these are my children and I could not and would not let her do this to them. Needless to say that my Husband took her side - He says that my son loves to tell stories and that was one of them. Anyway she has him tied to her - For the last Year she makes him lunch so he goes early in the morning to pick it up and sit with her. He gets home from work showers and goes eats dinner down there. I fix dinner for me and the boys and we eat together Weekends around 4 or 5 in the morning he is back down there. He never spends time with the kids. I see him following in the same steps as his dad. I try everyday and weekend to always do something special with the kids but my oldest tells me MoM why does dad not want to ever be with us? I say I don't know he is just to busy.. Granted I have always stressed to him you have one Mother in this life time Treat her the best. Well he might as well live with her. My gut just wrenches when I think of going home. He sleeps in a different room and the boys either sleep in their room or with me. I wish I could just leave but money and paying off what we owe is a big issue. He is does not abuse me nor with words but he is a yeller. Granted he still gives me his paycheck to deposit in the account but I want so much more. I have tried to talk to him but he says that when I told his mom off that changed everything. I really should have told her more if I knew he was not going to defend his kids My children are no longer with her and are alot happier - clean - fed - and loved His family comes from Mexico and we are different Cultures - it has alot to do with it and through the years I have just blown some stuff off. I hope I get through this weekend stress free:) Thanks for reading this

That is indeed funny.. Thank for the laugh

Thank you all so much. I still cannot believe this but it is for the better. Tomorrow I make the computor room his I should just throw all his Sh_t out the door but since he is paying for the room I guess he can have it. Anyway here we are again me and the kids and the dog. This coming week I am going to have papers drawn up to grant me full custody of the kids. See if that does not open his eyes and maybe, just maybe the light will go on. I cannot thank you all enough and I know one day the boys will appriciate the struggle to have a happy Secure Life.

I saw the post yesterday from Oritz and looked at it when it was fresh and have not been back since and will not just because I sensed it was going to raise havoc. Now to you My Friend Lisa and of Course Penni - I have followed you all since the beginning of time besides others that I look forward to seeing thier posts - The good the bad and the ugly of the Band. You have once never been short with me you all have been and have gotten to the point and though here at LBT we can chose to read the post or skip over it that is our choice. If we disagree or agree at the end of the day I would still want to belive that we are still a family. If no one had kept harping on how important it was to have a scope done I would have never complained about all the problems that I was having to the doc but just would have agreed to fill / unfill. I am forever Grateful that I did go because we would have never found the Barretts. I am still trying to deal with that on a daily basis because I can not get a fill at this time and I struggle with just trying to maintain the weight. Some days are good others are not. I have been asked did the band cause it? I say no because I had reflux before now did it add to it? Will never know that answer - does not matter now. But I love the opinions and the Challenges and most of all the people. So If you ever decide to go I Will have to mention to Paul - Purple Bra

I am so sorry about your friend. What kind of Pain - is it around the band area? Shoulder Pain? Could be she is to tight and needs to take a little out asap.

Wishing you the best for 2006 - May all your dreams and wishes come true:hippie: Happy Happy Birthday:happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2:

Wishing you nothing but the best.. Hope your day was a sweet one.

I am so Doggone Happy for you Rene..:clap2: It could not have happend at a better time. What a way to start of the year Gettin what you want or making that give it to you.. In no time you will be on the banded side of life..:biggrin1:

That reminds me of what happend at my boss's house this weekend. His friend has a very bad cough and coughed so hard he to tore open his esophagus. I would have never thought in a million years that was possible either coughing to much or eating. Just goes to show there is more to that pipe than just letting food ride to the stomach..

Those are beautiful Pics -- Wow the Dolphins are amazing Hopefully I one day will see them up close but no boat ride cause I would really turn green.. Is Chris eating 7 mares?? My husband and kids love it.. Not me to much of the sea in there. Especially the octupus and squid -- Shrimp and clams are ok..

I am so sorry Vines.. (((Hugs)) to you.

Go Slow and take it easy. I am glad that Dr. Billy was your surgeon in the removal.. Hopefully the fever will break soon ... Take Care Lisa

Well today is the day I go back and get my results.. Say a prayer please that all is ok.

I have been using them and Nioxin in shampoo and Conditioner and I got them form Sally's Beauty Supply.. My scalp tingles when I use them.. Quite nice

keeping my finger crossed.:eek:

I do not have that problem..MIL never gets me anything BUT she will ask my Husband Constantly what he is getting her.. I just give her the look and she stops at least while I am in the house..

Yes Alex I had reflux before the band. This past year it seemed to get worse But your correct it is NOT band related. Don't want others Bandsters to get worried.. Again Thank you all

Thank you Laura.. I had been reading up on it since I saw the results in my Groggy state of mind in recovery and was hoping it was not it.. But oh well I can only do the best to keep it at bay and hopefully it will heal.

Just got back.. Good and Bad News:( I have the pre Start to Barrett's Esophagus which hopefully will heal with the Nexium for the next year. I get another Scope in Dec if I do not develope problems or it will be sooner. Good News.. Well it's curable / treatable to a point (digging deep here) I will get a scope yearly and to me thats good so we can watch it.. My band is still fine but need to talk to the Doc about getting somekind of fill at least one that will not bring on the reflux. But that is not untill sometime in Jan, Need sometime to heal. For those that wonder what brings it on? He says long term Gerd. Acid in your Esophagus I have basically lived on tums, Rolaids Etc for the last 5 to 10 yrs maybe longer. The reflux got worse this last year.. Thanks for the prayers and well wishes. Wait for the Colnoscopy that should be a charmer:)