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Yeah when I saw the ingredients I saw Caffeine but the rest was greek to me and my mantra is if you can't pronounce it then it ain't good for you. LOL!!!!
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That whole weekend was a blast for both of us. The weather was gorgeous. The people watching was loads of fun. Flirting and oh yeah we got hit on by two cops after we left the Blue Note that last night. TOO FUNNY!!! I miss my girlie already. Christina are you out there? Please tell me you did not take your mom to Naples yet?
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How do you get a picture of yourself accepted?
Penni60 replied to Danistar's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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WOW! Jenna that list is great. I am printing it off now. John and I are celebrating our 7 year anniversary in November and planning a trip there. Gonna check out the NEW Blue Man Group and go see Queen's rock opera as well. Lots to do in Vegas.
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Hey Estela how the heck are you and that fabulous plastic surgery you had. STILL WAITING ON PICS!!!!!!!!!!!! I moved this topic to the LapBand Lounge.
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NOW SHE TELLS ME!!!!!!!!!
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I say RUN FORREST RUN!!! I have a daughter in Central Florida as well and tried to convince her to come out here in Calif or go visit her sister in Nashville, TN till it blows over but she doesn't wanna leave her hubby who works for Florida Power and Water. SIGH!! Stubborn child. Wonder where she gets it from? I will keep you in my prayers.
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This is one group I have NO problems joining. I can fit right in. I haven't lost a single ounce in too long to count. SIGH!!!!
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Paula I am so thankful that you and your family are safe now. I, along with everyone here on LBT, was so concerned about you and your family. Glad you are back. Pics are welcome anytime. Just a side note, Please do pray for the safety of our Florida LBTers in the path of Wilma. My daughter is in her path and I have tried to convince her to fly out here but she is insistent on staying for now to be with her hubby who works for Florida Power and Water. He can't leave.
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How do you get a picture of yourself accepted?
Penni60 replied to Danistar's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
The Avatar can only be 50 x 50 size. If you want to send it to me at Penni60@aol.com and put in subject heading LBT Picture I will take care of it for you. -
Sue's Pending Lapband Removal...very, Very Long.
Penni60 replied to GeezerSue's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I second everyone's comments. Sue please keep us informed and visit as often as you can. We miss you. -
> > >> Subject: AAADD - Do you have it? > > >> > > >> > > >> A. A. A. D. D. - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder. > > >> This is how it manifests: > > >> > > >> I decide to water my garden. > > >> > > >> As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and > decide > > >> it needs washing. > > >> > > >> As I start toward the garage, I notice that there is mail on the > porch > > >> table that I brought up from the mailbox earlier. > > >> > > >> I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car. > > >> > > >> I lay the car keys down on the table, put the junk mail in the > garbage > > >> can under the table, and notice that the can is full. > > >> > > >> So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the > >garbage > > >> first. > > >> > > >> But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox when I take > > >out > > >> the garbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first. > > >> > > >> I take my checkbook off the table, and see that there is only one > check > > >> left. > > >> > > >> My extra checks are in my desk in the study, so I go inside the > house > >to > > >> my desk where I find the can of Coke that I had been drinking. > > >> > > >> I'm going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the Coke > >aside > > >> so that I don't accidentally knock it over. I see that the Coke is > > >> getting warm, and I decide I should put it in the refrigerator to > keep > > >> it cold. > > >> > > >> As I head toward the kitchen with the Coke a vase of flowers on the > > >> counter catches my eye--they need to be watered. > > >> > > >> I set the Coke down on the counter, and I discover my reading > glasses > > >> that I've been searching for all morning. > > >> > > >> I decide I better put them back on my desk, but first I'm going to > >water > > >> the flowers. > > >> > > >> I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with > water > > >> and suddenly I spot the TV remote. Someone left it on the kitchen > >table. > > >> > > >> I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, I will be looking for > > >the > > >> remote, but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I > >decide > > >> to put it back in the den where it belongs, but first I'll water the > > >> flowers. I pour some water in the flowers, but quite a bit of it > spills > > >> on the floor. > > >> > > >> So, I set the remote back down on the table, get some towels and > wipe > >up > > >> the spill. > > >> > > >> Then I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to > do. > > >> > > >> At the end of the day: > > >> > > >> * the car isn't washed > > >> * the bills aren't paid > > >> * there is a warm can of Coke sitting on the counter > > >> * the flowers don't have enough water > > >> * the floor is soaked > > >> * there is still only one check in my check book > > >> * I can't find the remote > > >> * I can't find my glasses > > >> * I don't remember what I did with the car keys. > > >> * The yard is flooded > > >> > > >> Then when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really > > >> baffled because I know I was busy all day long, and I'm really > tired. I > > >> realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for > > >it, > > >> but first I'll check my e-mail. > > >> > > >> Do me a favor, will you? > > >> > > >> Forward this message to everyone you know, because I don't remember > to > > >> whom it has been sent. > > >> Don't laugh -- if this isn't you yet, your day is coming! > > >> > > >> GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY. > > >> GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL. > > >> LAUGHING AT YOURSELF IS THERAPEUTIC! > > >> > > >> > > OH, BUT WE HAVE FUN GETTING "OLD" OR ADVANCED IN YEARS !!!!
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I am seriously looking for a GREAT plastic surgeon now. Any suggestions? Preferably in the states.
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Here goes! Cremation: I better not be buried in some beautifully expensive casket and then put in a concrete cript in the ground. Spread my ashes to the four corners. Better yet, I want my ashes shot up in the sky in a fireworks display. Music: I want "Time in a Bottle" by Jim Croce played at my funeral. Then I want all 80's music. Big ole party atmosphere. Location of funeral: Cruise ship. Take my ashes out to sea light that fireworks and sit back and watch me light up the world. WHOO HOO!! Libation: LOTS OF IT!!! Hell you are on a cruise ship so enjoy the dang thing. Entertainment: EVERYONE must dance a Reggae Dance to Celebrate my favorite vacation spot. Party favors: Those cute little umbrellas you get in drinks that will say, "Keep this handy cause shit will eventually rain on your parade. SMILE!!" The celebration will last for days. Years even. LOL!!!
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OH Please tell me that you have called your doctor by now? Did you get a fill when the band was placed? If so then it might be time for a unfill. If you didn't then you need to get to the ER and get some fluids in you pronto. The swelling can be temporary and should go down but in the meantime you need to be hydrated. Have you tried sucking on ice cubes. I know when I was first banded I could only take in three small cubes at a time. I did that every 15 min or so just to keep some fluids in me. Don't try to overdo it, that will only agitate the inflammation more. I think you should really head to the ER or at least call your Doc to let him know what is going on. I was an RN for 8 years. Keep us posted. We all worry when one of ours is not feeling well. Lisa, soaking in a tub or breathing in steam will not give the amount of hydration needed in an emergent situation. It will only hydrate the skin and the lining of the respiratory tract at such minut levels that it isn't helpful but to have your skin look fresh and flush out your nose. LOL!!! IV hydration is the key when you are dehydrated and have serious symptoms. Nothing to fudge around with people.
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Sorry to hear of your ongoing health issues and the jerks in Vegas that won't take you on. HUGS to you.
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OK arrived here yesterday. Christina was at the hotel waiting on me. LONG plane trip but what fun. We went looking for beads later that evening and walked and walked and walked. LOADS of fun. Went back to hotel and collapsed. Today, Friday we got on the subway and headed to CHINATOWN. FUN!!!!!!!!!! Too much fun. As we exited the subway station, Christina got POOPED on her head by a NY Pigeon. TOO FUNNY!!!!!! I laughed so hard. So we had to head to Quizno's to the bathroom. ONLY we had to buy something before they would give us the key to the bathroom. SIGH!! So we bought two bottles of Water. LOLOL!!! Anyway, got the bird poopy out and then proceeded to stop at "Bread Tribeca" (SEE PIC) and had lunch. Michelle notice the shirt I am wearing. LOL!! Great place! Close to 6th and Avenue of America. Then we made our way back to Canal St and walked up and down looking at purses, pashminas, beads, crystals, etc. We were asked constantly (under their breath) "wanna buy gucci, rolex,". Too funny. Christina is such a bargain person I got a cute bag for $15 (pic to come later) and she got one after walking up and down Canal St for $22. (Pic to come later.) Took the subway back to the hotel and now heading out to B. B. King's Lucille Bar and Grill across the street from our hotel. Wanna join us? I am sure there will be pics to come. LOL!!
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Hi Christina here! I so wish I owned a laptop ;0) Well today is my last day & I am flying back home tomorrow. It will be great to be back home BUT I am going to have MAJOR Penni withdrawl for sure:) I will let ya all know if I get a call from the audtion by the end of the month, thanks for the well wishes. Yesterday Penni & I ran around downtown LA & it was sooooo much cleaner & nicer than I expected coming from Detroit. I thought it was great!!! They have really wonderful bead stores & I was able to get some cool supplies. Well we don't have any other neat photos to speak of but this "Band Buddy" experience was a chance of a lifetime that fill my memory book forever!! I am hoping Penni will come stay with me for a spell before the end of the year. Than we can post some winter-wonderland photos for everyone. TC Christina
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OK guys I agree with Alexandra here. Nykee originally posted for help, now that LBT members have offered that help she is electing to either follow some or none of the suggestions. That is the risk when you offer advice. It is NEVER guaranteed that it will be followed. It is also respectful to NOT be harsh to the person if they don't take your advice. Everyone has their own demons to fight in this weight loss battle. There could be some issues with Nykee that we aren't aware of that could be adding to her struggles. So it isn't as simple an issue for her to get an unfill as suggested. Her doctor as listed in her signature is Dr. Ortiz which means a trip to TJ for that unfill. She has mentioned that her funds are limited on more than one occasion. She has health issues unrelated to her LapBand as well that can interfere with her weight loss process. Exercise and moving and stretching can help with some of those issues but again that is Nykee's call not ours. Everyone stating they will just not respond to her posts anymore is not the support we all come here for. She needs someone to talk to. She has needs that are not being met she came here to vent essentially. She was only asking for support. Some offered advice and that was picked over and some of it used and some not. I don't think anyone actually HEARD Nykee's plea. She is scared of staying large. We all have that fear. Yes, she needs to work through that fear herself we can't do that for her. I recently vented my own frustrations. I received lots of support and I appreciate that. Nykee essentially did the same thing. What was the difference? If Nykee wants this thread closed then the moderators can close it. I feel it would be a disservice to all concerned to do that. Compassion and understanding are a wonderful thing. We all have it.
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1. What is your name? First name = Penelope Nickname = Penni 2. What color shirt are you wearing? RED 3. What are you listening to right now? My computer humming 4. What was the last thing you ate? Bowl of Chili 5. Do you wish on stars? Yes 6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Purple 7. How is the weather right now? Sunny and chilly 8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Christina 9. Favorite Sport? World Series Baseball or NCAA Basketball 10. Favorite drink? Too many to count but mostly Root Beer, Yardie Martini, Chocolate Martini, Apple Martini, Cosmopolitans, but not all at one time. 11. Hair color? Brunette with golden highlights 12. Eye color? Brown 13. Siblings? 1 sister when she is on the same astral plane 14. Favorite month? All of them but mostly Sept (birthday month) and December 15. Favorite food? All of them DUH!!!!! 16. What was the last movie you saw? Corpse Bride - TOO FUNNY 17. Favorite day of the year! my birthday of course Sept 5th 18. What do you do to vent anger? Journal or internalize if I am pushed then I let loose. 19. What was your favorite toy as a child? I had this cute stuffed clown that had a pointed hat. I carried it everywhere till I pulled the pom pom off the hat. 20. Summer or winter? Summer DUH!! Bones can't handle winter 21. Hugs or Kisses? Hugs and Kisses 22. Favorite ice cream flavor? Chocolate 23. Restaurants or home cooking? BOTH 24. Will everyone care enough to respond? This is a weird question 25. When was the last time you cried? When my Shubunkin Koi fish died two days ago. 26. What is under your bed? I don't know I am too scared to find out. 27. How long have you been a member of Lapband Talk? 18 months 28. What did you do last night? Celebrated my son's 18th Birthday 29. What are you afraid of? My own insecurities 30. Favorite car? Chrysler 300 Touring edition 31. Favorite flower? Roses (any) 32. How many keys on your ring? Too many to count 33. How long have you been at your current job? Since 1999 34. Favorite day of the week? ANY 35. What did you do on your birthday? Flew home from Nashville 36. How many states have you lived in? 4 37. How many cities/towns have you lived in? 9 38. What is your favorite form of exercise? Walking 39. Your favorite store for bargains? Online shopping with free shipping 40. Wasn't this fun? Yes
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Yeah I ran into the same issue when I tried to get it to show in the signature line as well. I even tried the Ticker Factory codes and they don't work either. HMMM!!! Gotta do some more thinking on this one. Any other computer guru's out there with some ideas? Might just email Alex and see if he can upload these three chip files into the database for the images files. SIGH!!
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MIne is IGGY. No reason just sounds good and mine is a guy. LOL!!!!
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Bumping for Jenna. This is the first one I found about naming your band. Still looking for the original. MINE IS IGGY LOL!!!
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THis is so common Brunswick. I am 18 months out and fall off the wagon every now and then. It lasts for a day or two or sometimes more. Then I come here and vent like you just did and get support like you will and pull myself up and start all over again. This is a lifestyle change. You have to work it. It sucks at times. It is hard as hell and you just want it to be over with soon. But the key is, we fight this every second of every minute of every hour of every day. And will continue to fight this for the rest of our lives. How you chose to accept that and deal with it is your mission on this journey. Yeah that sucks too. LOL!!! Thank GOD that we have this wonderful tool to help us along the way. Without this tool lots of us might not be here today to talk about PB'ing, slippage, fills, etc. Know that you are not alone on this journey. We are all here for you and some of us are travelling on the same bumpy ride right beside you. We can pick each other up and brush each other off and start again. Hope this helps! PS: One slice of pizza and a salad. Think of what you would have had before being banded.
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Yeah I am pissed. Gotta get serious about this. GRRRRRRRRRRR!!! LOL!! For those of you that know me I LOVE LOVE LOVE Starbucks. That is my candy. I usually get a VENTI Caffee MOCHA EVERY day. Which is around 450 Calories. That is enough calories for a damn meal people. So cut that out for now and see how it goes. Damn Lisa you take all the fun out of giving up something. Shoot now I have to give up Sodas as well. That won't be that hard though cause I only drink one every two weeks. But still. I will switch to Earl Grey Decaf Tea for my fix. With Equal I might add. LOL!! And yeah some good ole water helps too. UGH!! Getting healthier shouldn't be this hard should it? OK Day 1 off Sodas Day 2 off Starbucks COOL A DUEL CHIPPY for me. LOL!!! PS: I looked at trying to put the chips in our signature but haven't worked out the bugs yet. Still working on it. If anyone has a suggestion then please chime in.