*JASMINE*

I really like your post. I had it out with WASA more than a year ago, regarding illegal immigration. There is a whole other thread devoted to that topic. I've always been conflicted regarding this topic, but your post makes so much sense to me. I wish most people took your approach. As many people say, a message can get lost, based on someone's approach.

I never even thought twice about not breastfeeding my son. I felt no guilt in making that decision. He was a very healthy baby. I have no problem with people who go that route. I voted for modesty. Personally, I wanted my body back after carrying a baby for 9 months. I had to go back to work right away, so even if I wanted to do it, it was not possible. But at the end of the day, I take full responsibility for the choice I made not to breastfeed.

We're out here. A lot of us just lurk, though. But even though the lap band hasn't been the best "tool" for some of us, some of us still haven't given up. I just got a gym membership and am doing things the old fashion way. Some days my band kicks in, but most days, I don't feel like I am even banded. Still trying, though.

I personally enjoy looking at pictures, but it's a little hard when I pull up the site and see a picture of someone's bare butt. I think that's where I draw the line. I don't even mind seeing the before pics of people in their underwear, but someone's bare butt is a little too much for me. And this was displayed on the home page, not the before and after thread. I admire people who can take pictures of themselves like that, as I would never have the nerve to do that. It's just that if I don't want to look at a bare butt picture of myself, I definately don't want to see someone else's.

I know I'm a little late, but can I join? I've been trying to find a running buddy with no luck and this is the next best thing. I REALLY need to start running again. It's the only thing thats ever worked for me.

Anyone in Grand Prairie, TX? I am seriously in need of a running buddy. I've tried recruiting just about all of my neighbors, and can't find ANYONE. Anyone, anyone out there??? :thumbup:

Hi Karen, How did your first appointment go?

Hi Melissa, Welcome! Have you searched around on this site? There is a wealth of information here. Three years later, I am still learning new things about being banded. You will probably go through a grieving period. Most people do. Anyways, just wanted to say hello and good luck on your future surgery. As long as you go into it with as much information as possible, you should be just fine.

I think that people have a right to defend themselves, but he really should have faced some type of charge for not listening to the 911 operator. I heard the call and he really sounded like he was just gun happy to me. Imagine if the police would have arrived as he was walking out. They would have probably shot him. The operator said that the police officers responding were not wearing uniforms. That would have been a bloody mess. Something similiar happened and the home owner ended up shooting a teenager that was just crossing through his lawn trying to get to a party. The mom of his friend died in a car accident trying to get him to the hospital. They ended up charging the home owner who shot the teen with the mom's death, I think.

I'm always in need of a buddy:biggrin2:. Absolutely! How's the book going so far? I went and looked for it in the library, but it wasn't there, so they placed an order for it. If it doesn't come in soon, I'm thinking about just going to Half Price Books and buying it. Sorry I didn't respond to you earlier. I haven't been on here in a couple of days.

I'm so sorry you are going through this right now. I don't have any advise, but I wanted to bump this for other possible replies. Keep us updated. And your loss is awesome. I know it sucks to gain, but 149lbs is wonderful. Just remember, you will not be at square one. You will be 68lbs lighter and at a normal weight. Hope you can get some help from Inamed.