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man, i really need to check the threads more closely. You mean I am missing out on some drama? what the heck?!?!?!

Totally normal. Me too. Try leaning into a pillow and turn a heating pad on low. Worked like a charm for me!

My signature says it all for me.

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Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, maybe I just have to share. It is a dream dress right? One that we could wear and look fantastic? I would want this one. I know I would never wear it in public but if I had an ass like that I sure would think about it seriously.

And I just had to share my favorite Vin picture with you....

wait wait wait... back up... coffee cake doesn't have coffee in it?? That is why I have never eaten it. I hate coffee.

I agree about your original "purse" analogy... however, it isn't the band that you are paying for in Mexico, it is the Mexico surgeon, it is the experience and reputation. And yes, you may just get what you pay for. Mexico is a different type of animal. If you were just buying the band, then I say yes, go for the least expensive price. But you are paying for a surgeon to place a foreign object into your body under anestesia and using tools to cut you open.... I say pay the bigger price for the better reputation and more well known surgeon from US patients. I have never heard of Cunta. I researched VERY hard about Mexico surgeons and never even came across his name. I would try and stick with the more well known names and cross categorize them.... Ortiz, Rumbaut, Kuri, Sanchez, DeLaGarza, just to name a few that are commonly heard of here and are well known that come with references. If you take the "cheaper" route with someone not well known or someone that comes with some horror stories (cough cough Lopez) then you may just end up paying for some serious costs out of your own pocket with serious complications. We are only really talking about $1-3k here. Seriously, it isn't worth the "savings" you are trying to make with your health. There are many wonderful Mexico surgeons out there, just make sure you do your homework and really find out the good, the bad and the indifferent when making your decision.

((blushing)) thanks everyone. I had a fantastic birthday!!! I went to Red Lobster with my family and had a yummy meal. My husband got me a beautiful gold encrusted heart band ring. My son got me a dozen roses. My mother in law pampered me with Victoria Secret goodies. My mother paid to have my hair done and colored. My dad got me some cooking goodies. And..... my husband did yard work for me all day and didn't complain one bit!!! 33 is going to be a good year!!! And I look DAMN good for 33 if I do say so myself!! And I feel great! ((joining Kathy in the booty shakin' dance, wooooot wooooot))

Bumping so that others may see this before it closes tomorrow.

Well I hear ya on the PTSD. I have it too and my memory SUCKS anymore and it is really frustrating! PM me if you need additional advice on what will work if you haven't figured it out already.

So can I stop holding my breath now???? I am turning blue over here!!!

Yessssssssss, I love this stuff! You can get them on some great deals with coupons too.

Stand taller, therefore I am. Shoe size went from a 9 1/2 to an 8 1/2

Showers okay right away for me, but no bath or swimming for 4-6 weeks

((stretches her hands up to the heavens)) THANK THE PLANT GODS!!! Geesh, this was a hard road traveled but look how much you learned and you saved him! You brought him back from certain death and you are nurturing him back to health. For awhile there, I wasn't sure if you would pull through, but alas, you DID IT!!! Congrats!! Fairly soon, it will grow into a beautiful potted jade!!! I am sooooo excited!!

There is a ton of information about exercise and you are absolutely right in it being very important to toning and weight loss. There is the quarterly (or at least it seems to go in quarter spurts) of a boot camp LBT style for exercise and weight loss. Plus there are exercise challenge threads around. There are also the Turtle Tribe and the Rabbit groups.... here are some threads you may want to check out. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=13508&highlight=exercise http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=17786&highlight=exercise http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=17295&highlight=exercise http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15076&highlight=exercise http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15356&highlight=exercise http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15282&highlight=exercise http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15547&highlight=exercise

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, my Lunesta prescription was soooooo worth every single penny! I love it. Sometimes I don't have to take it to fall asleep, just when my mind is reeling with thoughts and it is difficult. I get a FULL night sleep with no interuptions and I do NOT feel groggy AT ALL! Yeah Lunesta!!

BigPaul always makes me feel really good about myself. He's funny and silly but really smart right when you need him to be. DeLarla TellyMelly keeps me motivated on days I think I want to slack and theres always a smile on my face when I'm talking to her, she just keeps me laughing. She brightens my day! Cutiern reminds me of my daughter. I love how she is young, independent, and willing to make financial sacrifices to change her life. Dawg is a great husband. Selfless and supportive. He lives a banded lifestyle, without the band, so that he may succeed along side his wife. Pennie always seems so level-headed and diplomatic. I really admire that. Jack cracks me up with the use of his warped sense of humour in the manner in which he offers practical advice. Humour and practicalilty...great match and I always appreciate his input. (I also like his avatar!!) The best me (Kathy) has one of the most loving and tender hearts I've ever seen. She is always caring and giving to others even when she's needing support for herself. Her love of God and her desire to be a better servant shows in every post. Paula is my sweet Band-daughter and I'm so proud of how genuinely sweet she is and how her caring heart and love of God shows by her actions towards all others Iluvharleys has a good heart and is always so thoughtful, kind and caring always thinking of others in their time of need. NJChick (Eileen) Cracks me up!!!! She brings a smile to my face no matter what the topic. Bandland would be a boring place without her : - ) VinesQueen reminds me never to give up no matter how bad things seem at the time and encourages me that I should dance my heart out no matter whos watching~and I wish she would hurry up and get back on LBT!!! Michelle, without a doubt the most inspirational person to me. Even while having her own family problems, she finds time to come here and offer her help. She's a great person! Susan (PhotoNut) is one of the most supportive and knowledgeable people I've ever known. EmileeKaye is the sweetest, most genuinely nice and wholehearted bandster and online personality I have ever met.. and I have met quite a few. The sun shines on her goodness and it feels really nice to surround myself with people like this. K@t has been my friend and support since the moment I joined this group. She listens and gives without asking in return and makes me feel anything is possible. DeLarla is my vision of independence, strength, wisdom and trust and has always been a person that speaks her mind and has gained a tremendous amount of respect from me as an intelligent and witty person.

$2.89 - $3.06 here in Phoenix area. To find the cheapest gas in your area.... go here... I love this site!!! http://www.gasbuddy.com/

Make sure if you are planning to be banded in Mexico and go to Dr. G in Florida you clear that AHEAD of time with him. Many bandsters have done the same and he refused them as patients. Sure is funny that if you really wanted Dr. G you could have the surgery in CanCun for $13000 and a swanky pad for a week yet he charges double for the states?

It is truly scarey the amount of information I can tell about some of your blogs and pages. I have looked through a few and just at a glance I bet that I could meet you within a day and not ever talk to you beforehand. I am not condemning anyone but I want everyone to be VERY aware of the type of information you are sending out there. I love each and every one of you and I only wish for you and your family to be safe.

My Space is a hot topic among law enforcement. Seems that the personal information encryption has something wrong with it. Crafty sex predators have been known to surf and find victims this way. Although some computer minded predators can get your information through the computer that you log into myspace from, or at least the address of origin, there are a few recommendations from law enforcement if you choose to use this space. 1. NEVER put personal information that may lead predators to you. 2. Refrain from placing childrens photos on the site. Photos can "capture" the eye of predators and create a relationship for them. Also, clear photos can be digitally mastered to be used in child porn. It may not be your child's body, but it very well could be their face. Predators look for the right poses or expressions facially. 3. In blogs, be aware of what information you are sharing. If you just broke up with a boyfriend, met a new boyfriend, your dog died (i.e. no protection for the house) 4. Never divulge your full name online. Especially for children using myspace.... 1. Let your parents know you have the space and let them look at it often for content. 2. Be aware of giving out information, especially in blogs. If you say once that the leaves are changing and are beautiful in North Carolina... then later you state that you are busy with cheerleading practice every day after school but hate the school colors of blue and white.... then you get mad at your mom because she was late picking you up from school and you had to walk home... then later you mention that your team, the "Pirates", won their game.... then later again you say that you have hurt your ankle..... You have given a predator everything they need to know to find you. 3. Limit the type and amount of pictures. We all know that you want to be "grown up" but try and keep any pictures that could be construed as inviting OFF the site.

I waited 6 weeks for it just to make sure. Then, all was fair and the circus was on!