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When what you are doing doesn't work, Try something new. That is the answer. As always, you are on the front of the learning curve. Go, Crystal, Go!! We are each individual - and what works for one is not going to work for all. You do what works for you. You are, after all, the Turtle Spokes-Model. Normal rules do not apply. :]

Seriously - post the sign. That way, it will be more obvious to your co-workers what Erin has been doing. Peer pressure may work where basic courtesy has failed. ((hugs)) (or a boot in the butt - whatever you are in the mood for) :]

Hey Miss Helene - I sent you an e-mail. Welcome!!

Limber little thing, isn't she? A little creepy. I never found the ground and she fell for 15 minutes...

Hi Mary!! PB's are Productive Burps - they occur on occassion if food is not well chewed, or you eat too much. See the FAQ forum for a thread with all the various abbreviations you may see, here. Welcome!! :]

Definitely follow up. I had to have my docs re-sent. Then, of course, I was denied. Apparently, I am too fat for weight loss surgery. (only blue cross!!). Anyway, there are several insurance appeal letters available for your review and plagarism if you need them. :]

Just tell them you are taking the extra time for the holiday - and when you are on liquids, it's just another diet. Use a family get together as an excuse for the time off. :]

Hang in there Margo... It's only a week. Do you know what causes this inflamed vein business?? That doesn't sound like any fun at all... Take good care of yourself. (((HUGS)))

YAY Andrea!! Felicitations!!

Go Girlie!! You are now the Banded Queen for a Day. (jealous? who, me?) Happy Day!! :]

She can't possibly be DENSE enough not to realize that you don't want this constant parade of food, can she? I mean, could ANYBODY be that dense? I would have to just put a big sign on my door that says "NO ERINS ALLOWED BEYOND THIS POINT"

Hey Becky! If you have questions, the answers are probably here, somewhere. The Search feature is great. Welcome! :]

Go Deb, Go!! You guys are lookin' good! Keep up the great work! :]

You can always appeal based on your co-morbidities... Write out a detailed history of your work with weight watchers and those other supervised programs - find any old documentation - a canceled check, or anything. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are dangerous stuff. You can just tell them that if you croak before the 12 mos is up, your relatives will sue the *&*p out of them and win. I hate BC/BS too. We know what BS stands for, right? Anyway, If you really do HAVE a history of supervised weight loss attempts and a history of being morbidly obese, you can fight them. Check out the sticky thread in the insurance section - there are some research studies there that you can quote in your appeal.

Yay, Becky!!! So glad it all worked out for you!! And 96 pounds!! Woo Hoo!!! Go Girl! Go!!

You could use wrist & ankle weights on a standard belt for the same effect... Just loop the belt through the weights for as much added as you want. Just a thought.

What Religion is Your Bra? A man walked into the ladies department of a Macy's and shyly walked up to the woman behind the counter and said, "I'd like to buy a bra for my wife. What type of bra?" asked the clerk. Type?" inquires the man, "There's more than one type? Look around," said the saleslady, as she showed a sea of bras in every shape, size, color and material imaginable. Actually, even with all of this variety, there are really only four types of bras to choose from. Relieved, the man asked about the types. The saleslady replied: There are the Catholic, the Salvation Army, the Presbyterian, and the Baptist types. Which one would you prefer? Now totally befuddled, the man asked about the differences between them. The Saleslady responded, "It is all really quite simple... The Catholic type supports the masses. The Salvation Army type lifts the fallen, The Presbyterian type keeps them staunch and upright, and The Baptist makes mountains out of mole hills. Have you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, G, and H are the letters used to define bra sizes? If you have wondered why, but couldn't figure out what the letters stood for, it is about time you became informed! (A} Almost Boobs... {B} Barely there. {C} Can't Complain! {D} Dang! {DD} Double dang! {E} Enormous! {F} Fake. {G} Get a Reduction. {H} Help me, I've fallen and I can't get up !

Tree Hugger: Peace Birchwood Dolphin Lover: Aquamarine Starlight

Oh Eileen! Aside from the fact that I am GREEN with envy, I am sooooo happy for you!! The clock is ticking and before you know it, you will be Band Queen for a Day. Cindy, I am e-mailing that chapter, now... Let me know if you care what happens to our heroine, Jenna. Pat, too funny about the Blue Balls... I think I might have had to leer suggestively to make the boys blush. Lisa - great to see your name... You should stop in more often. We miss you!! Well, its another glorious day in mortgage lending. I had better get back to it. :]

Kellie - You're such a loser... GREAT JOB!!! Only 15kgs to go! Woo Hoo!!! :]

Congrats, Janet! Happy Weight Loss Trails to you!!

Don't forget to report the credit cards as lost or stolen. Even maxed out, they can cause you problems. :]

HI Wendy!! Welcome to LBT. This place has been great for learning the good, the bad and the ugly about the band. There is a wealth of information available - and you couldn't ask for a nicer bunch of folks to journey with. Good Luck! :]

Oh yes - the BEFORE picture. Ira, you're a genius. Cindy, I have a chapter written and ready for your review. If you give a darn about what happens next, I will write some more... Have fun with Birthday, Round 3. Our Betty - Born to be Wild... I expect I will have to lose a little weight before I could hop on the back of a bike... I guess I will start on my exercise program tomorrow... We did a year membership together at the place around the corner. CHEAP! Just my kind of thing. I worked on the bed for the color spots a little bit. Tomorrow is planting day, the sequel. :]

Hey Cheryl, Welcome! We'll all be thinking good thoughts for you on Wednesday. :]