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was the reading a good one

Wow, I would love to see him... I just know if i ever get to I will be read... I just know it...(hope anyway) I think what he does would be very stressful, but also rewarding

I need to start a blog, how did you do it... I live in the middle of Texas. Most of my mothers family is in the Dallas area.

No I have never seen him live. It is my goal.... I don't really care what others think. I do listen to all opinions, and I do try to weed through the negatives, but I go with my gut and I say he is absolutely the real deal.... He has helped so many, and the way I see it, as long as what he is doing remains positive, what is he hurting. It appears to me, he is helping instead.

I went to your web site and I think you may be related....lol... We favor... My mothers maiden name is Strickland. she is one of 12 children. The family is so large I have many cousins, aunts, uncles, etc. that I have never seen

by the way, congratulations on losing the weight - before banding I would keep a lb of really fatty hamburger in my freezer. Everytime I felt crummy cause I only lost a lb I would get it out of the freezer and look at it. It helped me so much... I no longer have it, but I did it so long, I can still see it in my mind

I think its God's way of giving us a small gift of insight to help us with whatever is fixing to happen

does Kathy Strick stand for Strickland

One of the most interesting things I ever told anyone, was a lady I knew was beginning an affair, had never actually consumated the "act" but was close to it. I told her to leave her husband before she did something dumb and then her conscience would be clear. I told her I saw her in her bed with another man and that even though she did not go all the way she was thinking about it and not to do it... She couldn't even talk and ask me if I was spying on her.... I just laughed and said no, I just saw it all in my mind and for her to stop. She did. and her and her husband are still together and doing great now- this person calls me on a regular basis and asks me stuff now...lol

Oh I love this... But I have to be careful to not want it to the point that I feel I am creating what is happening instead of letting it be natural. I feel like I am more receptive than ever and I really love it. I wish I could do it for a living.... But, I could never ever fake it, and I am not good at it. I recently have read about different people, (John Edwards) and more and I am facinated with their ability. However, as I stated it just has to come to me. I am going to read more and see if I can figure out how to open myself more and grow in this area. I feel like fakes really hurt the whole subject, and I am so afraid of sounding like a nut or a fake. But when I see something that is profound, I usually tell the person it applies too. It has happened to me all my life, but never as much as now.. I consider it a blessing

Well, I guess you would say ALL things. But there is no pattern to it. So good and bad. I honestly think that everyone has this ability but some tune it in better. I would love to know how to tune mine in better. But it seems if I try, I get worse..So Idon'teven try to do it on my own. I just wait till something hits me, and depending on who it is, I will tell them or not. I don't usually speak about this, it sounds so "Yeah right" like I am a nut. But it is happening more and more and I saw this trhread and well.....I don't know why I told it actually....Does it happen often to you

Paulax - Your last post gave me chills. I am feeling this way right now too. I hope you keep this new excitement and never let yourself go.....

I know things before they happen... I can't always do this. It just happens.:confused:

I've often wondered what I would do if I lost my band, and I am pretty sure I am not as mature as you. WOW, I am impressed with your attitude. So now I figure that you can accomplish weight loss without the band if you can have such a positive attitude. Good luck to you.

Klynn, I really do know how you feel. I am 5'2" and I weighed 301 when I got banded. I GAINED weight right after banding. My doctor wouldn't give me a fill until it had been 6 weeks and I just kept on gaining. So I think 50lbs is great. I still do the fluctuating of weight thing, up 3-4 lbs, down 3-4... I don't know if everyone does this, but I do. I started out wearing a 26 and lying to everyone about what size I wore, and as I lost I noticed that my shape was changing but my sizes were not. I still don't understand why one person can lose 20 lbs and drop several sizes and one can lose 50lbs and not drop a size at all. All I do know is this: I wear an 18w or 16w depending on how its made and that is not a 26,24 or 2 or 3X anymore. It took me longer that some of the others, but recently, I just lost 7-8 lbs and really didn't even try. Up to this point, I tried and tried and worried and worried, and then I changed jobs and now I work at 3M and I have to do more physical work than I had been doing, and the weight is coming off again. At one point, I exercised, rode my bike and really watched what I ate. I did lose, but not like I wanted too. Anyway a succession of stuff happened that I won't go into and I stopped everything. I didn't care anymore, etc. So when I was blessed with the new job, I sort of got interested again. New hope I guess. and then there were 4 other people that had bands at work and suddenly they were all asking me questions and my motivation changed. All I can say is don't completely stop trying and don't give up. You are going to have to down times and you will read exciting things happening to the other people, try really hard to know it will happen to you too. It is a journey all your own, and one day you will look back and wonder why you doubted and worried. Keep posting and talking to everyone. It will keep you knowing that you are going to do this.

I noticed that are several new members and sometimes they are shy about posting. I am not new, but until recently have not posted. It is almost like being new, so I wanted to welcome them and urge them to post and talk to us.

Swanny, You will figure out this site quickly I'm sure. It has a lot of wonderful ladies and men and they are soooo willing to share and help with any question you have. You will get addicted and it will help you spend time (not eating) with people that REALLY understand how you feel.:clap2: So glad you are here.

I would like to be added to your 100 lb lost list. It took me a very long time to lose it, but I did it and have recently started losing (only a little) again. I used to drive a fork truck at work and this guy stopped me the other day and picked up my hand and said, " Crap, are you married?" Do you think that would have happened if I still weighed 301? No, it wouldn't have.... Thanks lapband.

I agree with everyone on how beautiful you are, You have a nice looking family also, I noticed everyone smiling. Good luck to you and much happiness to you both.:clap2:

Penni, I have been gone a long time, and am just now finding time to come back a day here and there, so I don't know why you are losing your band, but I do not see where you should resign as a moderator, after all you did have a band and you do know a lot about it that can help others. You do have all this support and friends and I don't think anyone cares if you have a band or not as long as they have you :kiss :clap2: So, good luck to you in your choice. It seems to me after reading you top ten list, that the ONLY thing you DON'T have is a band...:speechles and you realize how much GOD loves you, so good luck girl... It is going to be ok. You are an intelligent lady that has to make a tough choice, but you will do it and I feel sure it will turn out just fine.

Ive been banded a little over 3 years- at first I was jealous of my friend that had gastric bypass because hers just seemed to fall off, but she had many more complications etc. I feel like a different person when I go to weddings, the mall, dances or wherever... I acutally get asked to dance - people I havent seen in a while either don't recognize me or their jaw drops at how different I look. When those things start happening to you, you will realize just how wonderful the band is and it is worth EVERY little problem that happens.

Jessica and Stephanie, You will both do well with your banding. I have been banced for 3 years and my weight loss could be better, however, I have a hiatal hernia that gives me fits so I am not getting a fill till I can get it fixed. I have heard many, many lapband stories and it is rare to hear of peole nearly dieing , etc. It does happen, but the band it sooooooooo awesome I cannot imagine my life it I had not done this. My daughter was 19 when she had it done, (same day as me) and she needs a fill also, but she has done very well. I pray both of you the best of luck and a speedy recovery with much weight lost. Terry Evans

Hi everyone, I last posted on 11-6-04 according to this forum. I lost my computer to a virus, blah, blah, and am just now getting back. Of course that is not the only reason, but I am so glad to be back. I am enjoying reading all the messages, and I have a lot to catch up on. The last time I remember reading posts, they had just come back from Las Vegas. Well I will post again later, I am at work and have to shut it all down. Terry

Ohhh, it's so nice to be remembered..... Thank all of you! 1st WoW 97 lbs LaMadam. that is so cool.... GOOD JOB... I'm happy for you....and thanks Leatha is the reason I remembered this site. I saw an old email I kept from her and decided I wanted to chat with all of you again.... Shes a good girl huh? And look how little she is????????? Hagerteresa you have really changed, what does your hubby think of all of this? I remember you being so sincerely kind, and I am really happy for you. Hi Paula, You are right, my daughter and I did do this at the same time, but we have come to a stand still and are not losing at all. I have EXTREME trouble eating. I do know it is not the band, but a hiatal hernia and she needs a fill. Well she won't go get one till I do and right now that is out of the question. I am not going to do anything that might cause me to lose this band. so she is trying to do it on her own without her next fill. At first I thought I would just die cause I gained and have not lost it. But now I realize there is more to life than losing this weight and actually am doing much better mentally. I think that is where my struggle is. I am a foodaholic. Anyway.... we are good. And from the looks of this group you girls are doing great.... Way to go.....

Good Job! You are doing well on your weight loss. and Thanks for the welcome back.. Terry