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On my way out the door, just wanted to say hello! It's been a busy weekend. I'll try to come back tonight to catch up! Have a great one!

Happy Thanksgiving Y'all! Yes Pat you are right, up to my elbows with cooking. My feet and legs hurt too! But, it's all for a good cause! I have more to cook tomorrow or Sunday, I refuse to have it on Saturday as it is my Anniversary! Pat - I am glad you still have it! Tee Hee! The surgery sounds awsome, I should check into it but I can't right now. Cindy - Congrats on the new job!~ Sherry - It's in the 40's here today! Diane - Awwww, we are glad you found us too! Mandy - Check out the Black Friday Ads on line! Kat - YOU need to learn to say no! Same to you, you can buy from home and pick up at the store the next day or so on the black friday ads. Eileen - Hope you have a great day! I know I am missing people, but I have to check my dressing in the oven before it burns. It's almost time to go and I have to get finished. Everyone, have a great and safe holiday! Thanks for being who you are and thanks for being my friends! Hugs!

I for one am very thankful for the "oldies" although a lot of them have left since I first found LBT. When my doctor mentioned the lapband to me I fought it like crazy, didn't want any part of it. For almost a year I didn't even check it out. Then one day I decided to look it up on the internet. Somehow, I stumbled across LBT and started reading the threads on here. I was amazed at the information on this board, and also amazed at the advice these ladies were giving. After reading the treads for about a month, I decided I wasn't afraid of the surgery anymore, and I joined the board. I started asking questions and getting good answers. Wnen I went to talk to my surgeon about the surgery I was so informed of everything that was going to happen or could happen he was surprised at me! I learned all this from LBT and the "oldies" on here. They took the time to explain things to me, and anyone else that had questions. One person that really helped me (who isn't here anymore) was a special lady named "Letha." She had went through a lot with her band, and was ready to help anyone who needed help. I never had problems with my band, but I knew what to expect or do if I did have problems just because of the advice from the "oldies." Maybe you won't always like the answers you get when you ask your questions, but you will get honest answers. You also should remember this is just a support board and the best advice you can get is from your doctor and your doctor alone. Every doctor had different rules, and just because your friend can eat or do something doesn't mean you should if your doctor tells you not to. I still turn to this board and the "oldies" when I need help, and I am an oldie myself now, but you know what? I haven't been where some of them have with their bands, and I am ready to listen to them every time! Who knows, I might be the next one to go through what they did! So, thank "oldies" for all the help and advice you have given me for the last three years.

Good Morning Y'all! Working around the house today, I'm not really in the mood but I have to do it. Laundry is washing, I just make a big batch of candied sweet potatoes for our dinner at work tomorrow, and now I have to get going on the floors. We are going to our "special" halloween dinner tonight. We held it over for one of the family members to get here since it was so close to thanksgiving anyway. It's always fun to go to, and especially nice when I am not the one cooking it! Gina - Thank you so much for the update on Kat! Kat - Glad things went really good for you! Looking forward to hearing all about it! Pat - How was the anniversary? Hope you had fun! My anniversary is the 24th! Mandy - Thanks for getting the list together again, I appreciate it! Anne - You'll have to let us know how you like your new toy. I am not one to stick to stuff like that so it would be a waste of my money. I hope you enjoy it. Eileen - Wow, that is so pretty! I just love it! Are those real flowers on the tree? Well, going to go get my floors done, and finish my pot of chili. I have been hungry for chili all week so I finally put a pot on. Later!

Good Luck Kat! You know my thoughts and prayers are with you! Sherry - Hopefully the unfill will help a little. It's probably going to take a few days to heal up so give it a few. By the time I get home and get all the leaves out of the pool, then cook supper I am so tired I don't post, just read mostly so I can say something in the morning. Sorry, I hope it gets better and I have more time soon. Gotta get in the shower, catch you all later.

Good Morning Y'all! I need a new list too, my address is the same. I guess I need to break down and buy some stamps for Christmas. I was paying everything on line, I got mad when they raised the stamps again. Kat - I guess I must have missed it that you were coming to Texas. I was so wrapped up in this training that I didn't pay much attention to anything else. Glad you got most of it done. Wow, that is a lot of pecans! Pat - I hope you get your computer fixed soon. Nothing worse than not being able to use the computer, unless it's the toilet! Cindy - Just make sure to read it all after you make it so you can correct anything wrong. Once they typed a small sentence for me that they tried to trick me on, but I saw it before hand and made them correct it. When they brought it up in court, and tried to get me to accept it, I told them twice they better go back and look at the corrected copy. They did and dropped the questioning right away. So, read it well! Mandy - How is the new job going? Is Abi feeling better now? Everyone is sneezing at work, I hope we all don't come down sick. They gave us all free flu shots last week. Darcy - Hey girl, time for you to check in! Enough moving, going to court, worrying, just come out today and play! Jessica - If you are on full liquids, make sure to get a protein drink in. You will feel much better with one of those in you. Heck, you can blend anything in a blender and make it liquid. Diane - Don't you just love it that you can eat mushie? It's like a Christmas present! lol Sherry - I know a lot of bandsters can't burp and they get that feeling. I don't know if it is because they are too tight or what. I burp a lot, so I don't have that problems. I just have to be careful it doen't come out of places at times I don't want it to! Well, I know I missed some again, but my clock tells me if I don't get dressed I'll be late and I don't want that! Take care and have a great day!

You really need to be eating solid protein. I had times that I had to add something to make it moist so it would go down easier. You need to try it!

I have never had a fill hurt me! I have had a lot of them too! It is done and over with before I know it. Good Luck!

From one Texan to another, welcome to LBT! You'll find lots of support and information here. Just jump right in and you find people who are willing to help with anything. There is a lot of information on the old as well as the new threads, just for taking the time to read them all!

Give it a little time, my fill kicks in tighter about 4-6 weeks after a fill.

Well, if you have been banded for a year, I doubt it has anything to do with gas pains. I would call the doctor and ask him what you should do. Please keep us updated!

I don't have a soft spot either. For me it is when I hit a certain point I know I better not put another bite in my mouth. I thought my band would be the same all the time too, but I can eat anything one day, and not be able to the next day. I am sometimes tight in the morning and loose at night, and sometimes loose in the morning and tight at night. I thought there would be lots of things I couldn't eat, but I can eat anything, just smaller amounts.

The only thing that helped my shoulder pain was a heating pad, along with walking as much as possible. Good Luck!

The first thing I ask myself when I am not losing is am I eating the banster way, with the protein first, veggies second and carbs only if I have room. Usually I find that I have gotten off track someplace and need to change that. If you are eating properly, and exercising, and not losing weight, then it is time for another fill.

Yes, there will be times that the scale won't move, but you will lose inches. Heck, I'll take either one! Just remember even if the scale isn't moving, you are building muscle!

Morning Y'all! I just glanced at the clock and I am running extremely late already! Where did the morning go? Dang, where did the weekend go? Sherry - You didn't hog anything, I love your long posts! Keep them coming. Pat - I like the name anyway! I heard it is bad luck to rename a boat you have, but I never heard it was bad luck to rename a boat you bought. You might check that one out. Well, got to get dressed, I'll try to check back tonight. I have to come home and get the pool cleaned up before it gets dark so it doesn't leave me much time after that and cooking supper. I want my summer hours back again!

Hello Y'all! Wow, Miss Sherry, you said a mouthfull! tee hee! I always love reading your posts. My favorite is Paula too! I love her show! Mandy - Glad you are enjoying your new job! Yeah, I am supposed to be getting a raise soon, I don't know when though. Maybe I'll find out next week! You could come down here and warm up, it has been in the 80's for a few days! Gina - That just sounds sinful! Wow, a doughnut isn't enough calories! I just gained 10 pounds reading about it! Miss Pat - Have you named your new boat or did I miss it? Did you post some pictures? Well, I can't remember chit tonight, so I am going to go kick up my feet and get some rest. My boy didn't win the nascar race, and now it's too late to win the championship too. I guess I will have to settle for 2nd!

Awwww, sorry to hear you had this problem. I would check with the insurance first and see what they say. I would think it would be covered, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

I didn't eat any salad until I was 4 wks out. I have eaten them almost every day since then. I love salads!

Most people can go back if there isn't any lifting involved. I went back to an office job, I was still sore, but tolerated it. Good Luck and don't forget to let us know how things went!

Hello Y'all! Well, I worked in the new job and it certainly is challenging. I am at the same place, just a different position. I still have tons of stuff to learn, but I really do like it. I am just too busy to think right now, and the last thing I want to do is be on a computer after all the stuff I am learning on one! lol I got my grocery shopping done, but haven't done anything else today. I can't get in the mood to get busy. My house needs to be cleaned up as well as the outside! Heck, we have leaves that need to be swept up, but I just keep looking at them! lol Although, I did clean the toilets! tee hee! Eileen - I'll take your daughter for you to class! I want to see too! I will be cooking some things and taking them to DB house again this year. I usually cook a meal for here too, but I don't know if I will do as much this year. I keep wondering why I do all that cooking/baking and can't even enjoy all of it. So, what will I do? Probably do it anyway, I always do. Just kick me in the a$$! Have fun at the party! Jessica - Hope you are feeling better today! Mandy - How is Abi today? Hope she is feeling better! Pat - Did you get a new boat? OK, fill me in on what I missed! Sherry - Your new toy sounds like fun, but I am not the kind of person that would keep it up. Just like all my other w/l stuff, it would end up in a corner. Chrispy - How is the new beau doing? Hope he is the "one". Anne - So, let us know what has been going on with you! Cindy - How did the pizza's turn out, or was that tonight? Gosh, my brain isn't working! Kat - Where you at? I miss your posts! Well, going to get off here and see if I can look at stuff to be done some more! lol The bad part is it will all be looking at me tomorrow if I don't do it today. Later!

Wheetsin just brought this to my attention. I have to say first that I never received a PM from any of you. I just would like to say that we had a similar problem about a year ago on here. The sad part was that all the people involved was banned for life from LBT. Mr. Alex stated at that time that all people who had more than one I.D. needed to come forward or they would also be banned. We all came close to losing LBT completely. Is all this bickering really worth losing this great place forever? I know this is an open forum and anyone can join. We all have to remember we never know the people we talk with every day. Unless we actually meet these people and spend some time with them we will never know the actual person. We might think we do, but in reality we don't. I think everyone needs to take a step backwards, do some thinking and cool off. The last time this happened LBT was shut down for a few days for everyone to cool off. I hate to think it might come to that again, but it is sure looking that way. I for one hate to have LBT down at all, and I hate to think about the people getting ready to go to surgery and can't even come on here the day before to get some incouragement. So, all I ask is that all of you step back, take a day off if you need to do that and just cool down. If you indeed have more than one I.D. why don't you pm one of us and ask us to delete one for you? I don't think anyone needs to have more than one, not for any reason.

Good Morning Y'all! Just dropping in to say "hello" as I have not even got in the shower yet. Anne - We were worried about you, it is so good to hear from you. Don't stay away so long anymore! I'll catch you all later!

Hello Y'all! Don't send the monkeys, I am just busy! I have been in training until I thought my head would explode with so much information. I finished the training today, now I just have to go back to my desk and try to put to use everything I learned. I know it will all come together soon, but it is really hard right now and when I get home I don't even want to look at a computer! Hopefully things will go upward from here! Jessica - Welcome to bandland! I am so happy that things went well for you! Remember to walk as much as you can, sip as much Water as you can, and rest between. If you get any shoulder pain, use a heating pad. It's all uphill from here! I really need to catch up on everyone, and what has been done or what is being done. lol Right now I am going to go kick up my feet with a drink and relax for a few minutes before I have to cook supper. Thanks for missing me! Hugs!

Hello Y'all! Just got home from work, they let us off an hour early today for the holiday! We are getting ready to block the street and get everything set up. It's a fun time! Diane - Welcome to bandland! Glad things went well for you. Remember to keep sipping that Water, and if you get some shoulder pain, use a heating pad. The more you walk, the better things get and the faster the gas passes. Get some rest too! At least you won't have to worry about the candy tonight! Pat - I just love that site! So many goodies to bake! Of course none of it for me! I wouldn't think of tasting a SINGLE one of anything I bake! lol Jessica - You are next, it will be here before you know it! Just make sure you get your liquids all in and you won't have to worry about them. Don't buy too many though, I bought way too many and didn't use them. Don't forget Jello and popcicles, those two things saved me! Kat - I bet you are a busy bee today! I hope you at least get to have a little fun! Darcy - Thinking about you sweet thing! Let us know how you are doing! Mandy - I love the red candy apples best of all, though I would eat either one. Congrats on the job! Sherry - I'm coming to your house tonight! You call Mandy, she can bring the red ones and I can have the best of both worlds! tee hee! Chrispy - I hope the date goes good for you! Hope you have tons of fun! Eileen - Are you going trick or treating? Do you dress up with your daughter? Cindy - I bet you were at some kind of party today with some school kids or something huh? We'll have to teach you how to say "no" sometimes. lol Hello to the rest of ya, I just can't remember any more names right now. I am trying to hurry and get outside. It is so pretty here in Texas today, it's going to be a pleasure to be outside! It must be in the 80's at least today. Well, going to run, everyone have a great night! Don't let the Goblins get you!