WLSResources/ClothingExch

So like a Michigander, a strong stomach for this Breakfast reading thanks to a lifetime of eating sour cherries. I shall refrain, however, from commenting on the possibility of a snoop gene. Have I done it? Eureka! thanks fo Cowgirl Jane. I've liberated men's rooms many times in restaurants, concert halls (Carnegie Hall and/or the Metropolitan Opera included), bars, movie theaters. First, of course, I stop a man who's exiting to ask if anyone is inside. Then I'll have a friend stand guard or I'll turn and announce to men outside but near the door that I'm going in and for them to stop anyone until I come back out. Necessity is the mother of eggsiness. The public-bathroom situation is unbearable in populated venues. I, for one, would rather risk being a bit conspicuous than really-truly conspicuous and standing in a puddle.

It's getting worse. This morning I found 17 emails about new posts in one topic and 5 notices of new posts in another topic. In fact there were only 3 new notes in the first and one in the other. Also received notices of new posts in two different private "conversations." I'd already read them, thanks to notices received yesterday. Can something be done by BP to stop the floods of misleading, incorrect email? Is there something I can do myself to stop it?

I think I catch on now. I've been finding BP difficult to maneuver in general, but just attacked the long list of notification options...hacked away mercilessly. Thanks to you both. Laurie

Thanks, Bufflehead. I am on web, not being an app-y sort. If you don't mind, before I follow your suggestion to deselect "Auto-follow," please let me know if it's the same as clicking "unfollow" at the top of topics I participate in. I've unfollowed some topics only because they ran their course for me, but I'd like to continue following other topics.

It's three weeks since you started this topic. You may have everything under control already, but I'll respond anyway. You are no way the only banded person to regain. You're also not the only one who felt too embarrassed to ashamed to make an appointment with her surgery practice. It's okay to feel that way; the feelings happen to us. What's not okay is not to make the appointment. Surgery staff from surgeons to NP's to RD's and all the others have seen and heard it all many times before. When a patient comes back after a long time away, they are still there to help. There's the old saying about cutting off one's nose to spite one's face. Why do that to yourself? March your little, red face into that office. As to the band itself, I think it's more a matter of re-establishing the partnership than having the band work for you. You're the one with ultimate responsibility for the work. We all are. You can build a support system by attending the band support groups at the hospitals in your area. As far as I know, they all welcome each other's patients: We're all in this together. (It's probably also a matter of not costing anything to accept patients from other practices into the groups. So much the better.) Take part in BP. An appointment with your practice's RD may help you plot out your food choices anew. Laurie

If you're suggesting that I be your Patsy, I'm not the one. Do you know how repetitious and blustering the material will be? I'd scream, i.e., post, at them to shape up.

@@VSGAnn2014, very funny on the photo. I don't know how long people have been referring to "duckface," but I feel slightly foolish to admit that I did that when I was much younger. I didn't exaggerate the lips as much, but enough so that I could delude myself into believing that I was sucking my cheeks in. Sucking one's stomach in is easier and less obvious, although not truly effective. Subterfuge, deceit, chicanery and smoke and mirrors aren't what they're cracked up to be.

It's funny how things come full circle. In the opening message I wrote that I'd skimmed the BP rules. No fair. I decided to try multiquote again, but, again, I don't see how I'm supposed to go on to other people's posts that I want to comment on. Maybe multiquote is something other than I expect? Will a kind person 'splain to me? I'll be nice to you forever after. That's a promise.

Line 1: Knave, you're angling for something. My trust fund and diamonds, opals, too, considering your location, are well guarded. Lines 2 and 3: You know that's not what I meant. Feel better now? You got equal time.

Thanks, I'll pass. I don't blame you. Are you really only one pound from your goal? Congratulations. That's your personal goal rather than the one your surgeon stated at the outset?

Uh-oh, if it is weird, language failed me. I was aiming for straightforward.

Only if you're wearing shoes appropriate to the occasion. "Walk this way, la la la......"

[Nb: Fasten your seatbelts, kids, This is where you'll really understand that I don't get the multiquote feature.] @@KindaFamiliar, Do you think maybe you say so because you're a tad jealous? 'Twas you, y'know, who claimed that "chicks dig" you. And that you get away with a lot because of it? Ptish. Ooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh....Sour grapessssss.(that is your hissing at the end).

Oh, all right, I looked. My expectation was misplaced. It isn't an ugly, demeaning or otherwise irksome description. It's just dumb. I can live with that. But this doesn't mitigate Pirate's inconsiderateness and disobedience.

Speaking of the girls and boys, folks, I hope you've noticed that I didn't want to know about a particular word from the all-boys' topic, believing that it means something ugly. I also hope you've noticed that @@OKCPirate showed the courtesy of asking the originator of the topic to decide on my presence. Notice also, please, that he does not extend that courtesy to me, evidenced by his mounting it in a post in this topic, one which I originated. What say? Pirate must walk the plank? He's thick as a plank?

I'd been back there to add a note saying I'd leave of my own accord and wish everyone well. The next note was from the originator. Without saying it in so many words, he made it known that he'd prefer my absence. Ships in the night.

Were you disappointed? I would have been on it much sooner, but I'm forever battling BP's bloody, baffling technology.

Should or should not? Even if you meant "not," I'm wary. Maybe some day, when I'm older, I'll look it up. I think I know the word to which you refer... If that's the one, I can assure you that it should cause any offense or angst... You're not so bad after all. I appreciate your "...to which you refer" and your not imposing the word on me. ------------------------------ Sheesh, sorry about that. It's impossible to edit a post which begins with a quote and have it remain intact after hitting "save changes." I also seem genetically indisposed to responding to two or more posters in one shot. The multiquote button is way beyond me.

You surprise me, Pirate. Our acquaintanceship is new, but I know you well enough to wonder what took you so long to say that.

Gentlemen, after posting earlier, I ran it by other people and have decided to withdraw from your topic, leave you t your discussion and unfollow the topic. But I think that before & after pics are a great idea. Nothing wrong with a boast about a super accomplishment and, at the same time, encourage people who are at earlier stages of their journeys. Best to all you. Adieu.

Don't. Stay right where you are. I'm quite serious about not wanting to know.

Thanks for your input, Women. I guess I'll skip commenting in that topic. Really, it seems to me that it could have been a topic for the general population, but the originator had his reason for segregating it. Since the topic was on the recent topics list, I can make my comments here. Originator was suggesting that men post before/after photos as women do. My serious thought was that it was a great idea. Photos of success can encourage others men who are earlier in their programs and there's nothing wrong with a boast now and then. The light comments would have been friendly retorts to a couple of the jokey responses. The only thing I saw in the topic that may be better left among the men is a was a word unknown to me. I'm sure I'm better off for not knowing its meaning. KindaFamiliar, I see that you slipped in here. You took part in that topic, yes? If you value your life, do not tell me what the word means. Even if you didn't write it yourself, you're probably familiar with it. There are certain expressions that disgust me because they are freakish or dehumanizing or both.

@@dhrguru, knock off the false modesty. There are three things at play here: (1) We're meant to have an unobstructed view of all that is below our breasts. (2) We're meant to see the heads of the playmates. It's part of the turn-on. (3a) To err is human; not to behave in a risqué fashion is an unfortunate error, -or, alternately- (3b) If you think it's risqué, you're living too sheltered a life. Cut loose. Yeah, okay, I know you meant the talking about it, not the doing, but I wasn't going to pass up an opportunity. Important NSV. absolument! Laurie

Testing, testing, can a woman post here? Invasion pending. Rats, I have to find out how this "multi quote" thing works. Maybe I'll be back. Unless you say "No." I'll respect that and will also unfollow the topic.

One would think, wouldn't one? When a pro responds in a way that isn't helpful, nothing wrong with saying, "That doesn't help. What I need to know is...." Nothing wrong with boxing gloves, either.