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Whoa, Rhonda....that was really thoughtful and powerful!!!! Dan, thanks for sharing with us and being so candid. I even had the thought once of "what if I had gotten gastric bypass instead?" and I DO get the heebie jeebies from my port---it bugs me. Lots of things bug me, but you have so much effort and success behind your weightloss, I'm really so happy for you. Thanks again! Toni

{{{{{{{{{{{{ Insub and Ashley }}}}}}}}}}}} Thank you both for the shot in the arm and priceless advice. I'm taking it to heart and going to *really* listen to my doctor. Insub, I also talked to a psychiatrist a few years ago about emotional eating. She didn't give me any life-changing advice, but it felt good to share it with someone. Feels REALLY good to air my laundry with you all, too!!!! Love, Toni

Joey, Missy, Suzzzie....thanks for the support, Girlies. I was hoping *someone* ---- just ONE person would understand or offer a hug. It means so much!!!!! I just can't stand the disappointment in myself and how I feel I must be to my husband. Uggggggh! Maybe some more patience will do the trick.... Love, Toni

Have you seen, I think it's a national commercial, for the lapband, with the woman and the tiger (of an appetite) that changes to a kitty when she gets the lapband? She says, "I tried every diet and EXERCISE PLAN and then I got the lap band." I'm not trying to undo the HUGE success of so many of you, but a lot of my friends (read: YOU) out there are DIETING and EXERCISING to a large degree. I didn't pay big money to do that. It hasn't worked for me in the long run in the past. Please don't misunderstand: I didn't think this would be a magic solution, but I DID think the band would: 1. Decrease my appetite 2. Help me to eat smaller portions That hasn't happened on my "journey" yet. All I do is slime and PB on lots and lots of foods I can't tolerate. I'm very frustrated, and a bit depressed over the whole thing. Yes, I do have a doctor appointment. Yes, he is going to read me the riot act for only exercising once/week for three miles. Yes, I'll probably get a third, albeit small, fill. But come on.....honestly, I didn't sign on to do more activity (and I'm not exactly a sloth, either!) I don't have the attitude (sadly) and mindset of an exerciser. Sorry for the poor, poor, pitiful me ramble! :phanvan <sigh> Anyone else? ~Toni

Danbo....you are amazing.....I'm so happy for you!!!

Way to go, Suzzzie!!!! That's a FANTASTIC accomplishment! :clap2: ~Toni

I'll see if I can get her to rear her pretty head!!!!!:biggrin1: ~Toni

+180 Minutes to my final.....sorry I didn't reach my goal! Darn-it!

Thank you for doing all that legwork, Rhonda! You are da bomb!!!! Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to go,:cry but I hope lots of you can, and you will all have cameras!!! I want to see this soiree for sure!:mad: Hugs, Toni

This is really cool if you have a few minutes....it "matches" candidates with your interests! Yes, it's what I love to do to keep my mind off the scale that never moves <teeheehee> Try it! Click here: Select a Candidate 2008

That is an AWESOME NSV, Stef! I'm proud of you.....so well deserved!!!! Way to go!! :clap2::mad:

Congrats That is FANTASTIC news!!!!! I'm so happy for you! ~Toni

I do NOT count protein grams....and don't keep a food journal, etc... I'm sure I get much less protein than everyone on board. Oh well! ~Toni

Former schoolteacher....now homemaker!

Nixy...In my experience, USA doctors say no, but Aussie Doctors say sure!!!! Nothing makes sense on the band..... !!! ~Toni (was a diet coke abuser, now I abuse Iced Tea!)

WASa....I love your ending siggy! I'm tired of seeing those two words misused, too!!!! ~Toni

Secret Squirrel is not ringing a bell.....but it sure is cute!!!!! Thanks for cluein' me in!!!! :bounce:

I don't get the squirrel picture posted by Stef. ("You are awesome if you get this picture"). BUT, I just LOVED the one (for Insub's NSV, I think) with Ricky Gervais that said "You are awesome!" He TOTALLY cracks me up! ~Toni

Suzzzie......NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!:omg: We were going to meet! What happened?!? I can't believe I missed you! :girl_hug:Toni

Insub....YOU ROCK! :hug: ~Toni (what Insub said!)

MM, WOW! YOU are looking GREAT!!!!! :confused: Toni

Thanks, Joeygirl....you hit the nail on the head----just DON'T gain!!!!! I also know what you mean about wasting 3 months. So far, each pound I lost cost $1000!!! :omg: I think I need a little unfill....I slime a lot. Doesn't help me lose weight any, though, because I seek out foods that won't make me slime, or else I'll become bulemic :embarassed::confused: I hope you find your sweet spot....you're a sweetie, anyhow!!! Hugs, Toni

150 minutes for me so far...... Thanks! Toni

Hi :cup: (Java) and everyone! Happy Belated birthday BCrazy! Cheers! Toni (who's not losing an ounce on this band!!!!! Uggggggh!)

Big Baby and Beckie.....I am thinking of both of you!!!! I'm sorry for the tough times you are going through!!!!! Dawn and BCrazy....Too Funny....I'm always stretching my T-Shirts, too! I can't wait 'till I don't have too! Good for y'all!!!!! Woo-Hoo!!!!! Java...welcome back to the board....glad you had fun at the beach! Where's our Nina and Hotty?????