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IALMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Excuse me Doctor you said you did what to my (fill in the blank) I was here for my eye surgery!!!"-Penni's commit from the shot above--LOL By the way - NICE TOOTHERS. You must be a flosser!

Its true it is harder to make friend as we age. But that is typically because we have patterns that we conform to everyday. So I say "Switch It Up Girl" Change where you go grocery shopping, Change the route on which you take your walks. Find a different local park to go to. Take up a new class at the YMCA or local school. Try a pottery class once a week & open yourself up to new events. Maybe volunteer at the local fundraiser or walkathon. You'll have a new group of buddies in no time that will share something in common with you. As for the old group- why not ask one of them to join you in your new adverture? Good luck.

Infinite streaming hues of glimmering white light shower you now & throughout each night. Be well Crystal.((HUGS))

What A GREAT story- I got tears in my eyes- So exciting - took forever to find it but it was so worth it!

Ok so it looks like we have enough gals for the calendar. Zoe seems to have given her spot to Teresa for Oct. Please confirm this Zoe. I don't know if Vines,Kathy, Paula, Kelly or Bushbabe were interested but if they are I need to know now. We could easily be able to arrange one month as a group shot. We also need gals if someone drops out or can't fly to have the shot taken. Personally I do not think large group shots for all months are good for a calendar for the type of sales we are trying to generate & follow up with on the next year. This is only my personal opinion & of course i will submit to the majority rule. But I also think managing a project like this is not a small task & I for one am serious about it & would like to proceed. For those of you whom think this may be something they are really up for please PM me with your phone numbers. I will need to contact you when things start moving along. If anyone wants me to hold up or stop just say the word..I am all about flexability & nonconfrontation. So I won't bat an eyelash if I need to step off. Just let me know. All about fun anyhow.

Penni- are you going to put it under lounge area?

Sure - I can do that - I also will write to scotty to see if she is interested in helping with the marketing idea. I do think we have enough people - one for each month. LIke Lisa said- first come first serve. I was thinking about a inside back cover with "Blooper shots" & "group Shots" fun & smiley / silly shots. Meagn- I love love love the naughty pilgrim idea! Classic! I will keep you all posted when I talk with Scotty. I hope you guys are all on board with this for real.

OK - So Lisa came up with the name Lapband Lovelies! Which is great . We could also maybe do Banded Babes 2007(of course we would have to vote on it). There will be no way to get it all together for 2006-which starts to sell in November. Than we can have a forward about the band in hopes to educate others of this amazing tool. The public will want to purchase the calendar year after year to see us shrinking away!! We can have inamed or the new company sponsor the start up cost because of the write up in the front promoting their product(print advertising can cost upwards of $10,000.+) Not to mention its a print ad that will be avaiable 275 days a year 24/7 for that consumer to constantly see. We can even have the companies LOGO at the bottom of each month(extra advertising)! HOWS THAT SOUND EVERYONE?? Were gonna be RICH & ports coming out our ears!!! PS Did I mention I have 14 yrs of marketing experience? I volunteer to travel to see Scotty who I hope will market it in the UK for us. Signed Ms.January 2007 official photographer

Bo ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great Penni- I can always use an assitant-BUT only one with good eyesight---SO go to BED & rest your eyes!!! You shouldn't be on the computer today!!! Shame Shame Miss December!! I was thinking just some antlers & a cute red nose!

DId ya at least get my instant message?? If not check your IM on yahoo. NOW GO TO BED BAD GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK_ I must have January. Because I was born on New years day!:0) I have already posed & done the nude thing. It was for a few artists when I was in the gallery business. I have two original pieces that I LOVE!! The other 5 actually sold in Miami FLA for $1500.00 each!!! Can you believe it! We need to have SCOTTY market this over in the UK. That way know one will care if it sells & if it bombs no one will know:0) Lisa you could have your port in no time & maybe we could all be rich & live in masions & have maids & butlers & fancy cars & servants & cooks & cars & personal trainers & personal assitants & ooooooohhhhhhhhhhh I love to day dream!!!

What are you doing on the computer-SHAME ON YOU__GO CLOSE YOUR EYES_GO ON GO!!! YOUR STILL READING _ GO TO SLEEP!

I take Awesome photos, will be happy to help out:nervous :rolleyes - & have zero problems w/the nudes- all tastefully done of course. Hidden scarfs there a flower pot or two there. So when in vegas--we can all make $$ for Lisa's port!!!! Lisa- If you can with all you've been through just hang on for a bit more. AS every week passes the chances of a new Doctor moving in your area increases & with time you never know what can happen. AS long as the problems don't continue to worsen just stay as you are till finances change & than get your port. If you end up removing your band you'll be back to sq one. If it just stays in & doesn't hurt you your chances of correcting the situation may be closer than you think. Either way I support your decision - but hope you can keep it. Stay positive!

Hi Brandi- Its very exciting, the begining of the begining so to speak. I hope you gather all sorts of info & establish a great realtionship with your Doctor! Best of Luck!

Jeanette, Here is the way I see it. To Be SUCCESSFUL WE ALL NEED TO FOLLOW THE PLAN EXACTLY as to what the doctor tells you to eat! This is not a miracle band(though I wish it was) its a tool. Its only going to be as good as we are. I don't have my surgery date as of yet due to insurance but have been on LBT for 5 mnths now everyday. I have learned alot. I started the liquid phase last week just because I could. I will continue to do liquids for one to two meals until I get my date & than for a whole two weeks prior to the date because thats what the doc says to do. I lost 8 1/2 pds & I have not added exercise. Thats not a huge amount but I am on my way & probably may have gained if I hadn't done anything. Give yourself some time. Remeber that it took time to but the weight on & usually takes more than double to take it off. You CAn DO IT.. But it will take alot of work. Think before you eat..is this worth eating? Or could I fill up on some Protein or fruit or vegs first & than 20 mins later if I am still hungry I will have what ever it was. If its high in calories say - NO! If you can't say no than try cutting what ever the portion was in half, even if its the smallest of bites just try- you may surprize yourself. You can DO IT! After Your Surgery Day 1 & 2= Clear liquid Week 1= Full Liquids as tolerated Week 2 & 3=Pureed/Blended Foods Week 4 -7 = Soft diet End of Wk 7 = Transitional period to solid food Week 8 & beyond- Solid food (Smart choices!)- Chew Chew Norma- You are only in your 5th week sweetie. I read in another post some of the things you have tried like pizza & toast w/peanut butter(i think it was) your band is still healing at this time & even though you may be able to swallow that stuff it doesn't mean your stomach isn't working overtime to digest it. Try to slow down & go back to only liquids for a bit & soft foods. Hang in there you've come so far!!! Make smart choices. I hope & pray your docs visit is a positive one. Your band will be ok if you want it to be ok. Know what I mean? Good luck Norma-You Too Can Do This!

Good for You WENDYV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember alot of the discomfortfort may be just gas so walk a bit everyday if posible. SOunds like a big weight loss for you is coming up. Keep doing well!

That is great news & I hope all is going well with your pre-op!

Good information--If anything hopefully the price will go down:0)

I enjoyed reading that all as well!

OK - so where are we all- there are two threads fro weight loss. this one & the weekly one. Which one is the one for every Monday? Anyone know?

Tanya- You are almost there sweetie!! I know how excited you must be. Well no one can say your not prepared, thats for sure. Everytime I see those words "Magic Bullet" sorry I have to giggle because i don't think of a blender..LOL LOL... But I am glad you have yours & are ready for any food stage you have to go through. JUST Think soon that weight ticker will be tick tick ticking along down the line. I wish you sooo much luck & know things are going to go very well for you!!

I lost 5 whole pds- of I am sure water but who cares just loved seeing the scale go the other way for a change. I have not heard from insurance on the rebuttal so I will lose my 3/29 date of surgery. Therefore I am not going to stay on this liquid diet anymore till I get a date for sure. No sence in torture! So next week I know there will be a gain.

Classic!!!!!!

Wishing you great success & a speedy recovery!!