BeachBabe(soon)

When I quit, the first week was the hardest. I would tell myself, "just today I won't smoke" than it would be bed time. I would be so proud for not smoking that day. And everyday I would say the same thing. I've been smoke free for over two years, now. YOU CAN DO IT!!

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Wow you look great! Love the red coat(dress), very cool! From the smile on your face your still lovin the band. Good Luck gettin to your goal.

A college professor was doing a study testing the senses of first graders, >using a bowl of lifesavers. He gave all the children the same kind of >lifesavers, one at a time, and asked them to identify them by color and >flavor. > >The children began: > > "Red............cherry," > "Yellow.........lemon," > "Green..........lime," > "Orange........orange." > >Finally the professor gave them all a HONEY-flavored lifesaver. > >After eating them for a few moments none of the children could identify the >taste. > > > >"Well," he said "I'll give you all a clue. It's what your mother may >sometimes call your father." > >One little girl looked up in horror, spit hers out and yelled, > >"Oh My God!!!! They're assholes >

Your feelings are valid, if your really uncomfortable around this guy, SO should respect that and not make you so something that makes so miserable. Your feelings come first.

Whats Should I have some on hand?

Gimme a T Gimme a R Gimme a I Gimme a S Gimme a H GOOOOOOO.....TRISH AND GET YOUR BAND, GIRL !!

Sorry, Vines but you can't give up. No way, no how! You didn't come this far to let the powers that be get in your way! Life is a balance, yin & yang. Up throught manure comes the sweetest blossoms. Plus your my inspiration for when I go to school. When things get tough I'll be able to say "she did it, I can do it, too."

I"m not worried about getting out of plus sizes. I'm more worried about lossing weight and being sooo out of porportion that all those really cool clothes won't fit right. I've lost weight before and tops were baggy around my shoulders and tight around hips. Not a flattering look. I just need to be a couple inches taller to strech out some of this fat..............if anyone has a couple inches they don't want ................:-)

First, she's not supportive of your choice. Than she goes on to "put you in your place" by telling you in so many words "don't bother lossing weight 'cause your legs will always be fat"! I think you need to send "Miss(not) Perfect" packing.

Wow, sorry you had to go throught all that. But glad your feeling better. I just wonder what really determines the size band you get. I thought the Dr decided that while doing the surgery. According to how big or fatty your stomach is? Well, I'm glad your on the road to recovery. Everything shoud be o.k now, right? Stay strong.

Hi, Welcome to the board. There's are some who have gone to Dr.De La Garza, Is that who your talking about? I'm sure they'll pop up soon with some info. I'm going to be setting up an appt. with him. Hopfully for the end of April. Try doing a search of his name, too. Good Luck

Dell, don't give up. If you close your eyes you won't see the options that could pop up. My insurance won't cover either, I can't take a personal loan, can't do home equity, forget credit cards. My last option, my DH's 401k, and we're having a hard time with that. But I won't give up! I want and need this. Keep positive thoughts.....where there's a will there's a way! I wish you all the best!

Hey pretty lady..........you look right at home wearing that very pretty and very flattering shirt.

Welcome back Kathy!! Sounds like your doing great already. And every thing went well. Having your sis help you out is so great. Take good care of yourself, I don't want you getting any infections.....

Thanks Rebecca!!

Trish that is just too cute. Thanks for being so sweet!! You have a really awesome weekend, too !!

That is the greatest gift !! A big worry off your own heart.

Way to go, girl !! Can't wait to hear from you !!

What an A$$Hole ! ! I'm sorry your going throught this.

WOW........................... I'm a Counsellor Summary >search for meaning in their life and develop powerful insights >are dedicated to helping others reach their potential >think of themselfes as gentle, peaceble and cautious >others may find it difficult to get to know them 100% right !! Congraulations Scotty! Very cool.

I thought Jonathans post about his sushi comparisons was very refreshing. Helps me see the light at the end of the tunnel. That would be great on the Pros of banding thread.

Vinesqueen, Our Mothers must have used the same parenting book. lol Parenting 101 on How To Make Kids Fell This Small. When I was young I wanted to go to Art School, she said "You can't go to art school, we have no money" I said good then maybe I'll get some free money. But she didn't hear that, selective hearing, Just a couple yrs ago I wanted to go to cooking school again she" you can't go, your to messy" because I didn't clean as I cooked. I get a good laugh out of it now. Did you know they have a MESS TEST to get into cooking school????LOL Whatever !! Next time I will nod my head and say yes, o.k nod, smile, nod , right, right, nod, o.k, smile o.k now bye bye. Everyones advice, word of wisdom are so appreciated, I really need to hear them. AAHHH !! I said the word need, that was hard.

Well, I couldn't keep lips from flapping. I TOLD MY MOTHER................The Master of negativity and bestower of self-doubt. She thinks getting the lap band is taking the easy way out......is lazy..........is not being able to commit.......is not having discipline. Get some discipline and stop putting that no good food in your mouth...........Say to your self "I will only eat this salad" "I will not eat that piece of chocolate cake" The band is a crutch. She just recently stopped smoking throught Laser Therapy(it has worked) and has replaced smoking with........ can you guess? Thats right... eatting. Where's her discipline?That women has some kind of hold on me, so now I'm second quessing and have an argument going on inside my head. It's like a ping pong game.

OMG I don't know how you can stand it !! My tummy would be churning. I'd have to remind my self to breath. Then check and recheck my lists.