MrsFlipFlops

Another WONDERFUL choice for women who do not want to keep their babies is adoption.

I believe I've already clarified my views on this, but I'll do it again. I maintain abortion as an option for those who were raped, cases of incest or, as you described, when the woman's life in in danger. A mother to whom one of these apply should carefully contemplate and make a decision, as it appears your friend did.

Well BJean- I believe that if you're going to take part in an action (any action), you should be ready to accept the CONSEQUENCES. Life is full of consequences. We shouldn't get to pick and choose the ones that are going to occur. If you go skydiving, you have to sign a waiver that states there could be an unwanted consequence (um, injury or death). Before you go, you understand the consequences. As your parachute gets tangled and you start to plummet, the nature of the universe doesn't allow you to just say, "You know what, this wasn't the consequence I wanted, unfair!" You accepted it prior to getting on the stupid ride! So yeah, if you can't deal with the consequence of possibly getting pregnant, you're not mature or logical enough to have sex. Period. The beauty of our minds is being able to think through our actions. Apparentely millions of women across the nation have lost that ability. This is what's wrong with our country. We think we can go around and make whatever decision we want and control the consequences. We think we can live however we want, and then wonder later why things didn't work out the way we planned. I'm all for safe sex and protection, but surely we're smart enough to know there are consequences to our actions. If the protection you're using isn't 100%, fine- but don't be stupid. Understand you're taking a chance. If you're okay with taking a chance, fine! But don't then later say "Oh, whoops... my mistake."

Well, thought I would check in... It's awesome to hear of everyone's progress. I just had my third fill and it definately did something! I'm excited, I think I'll hit my sweet spot in the next two fills. That's my guess. I love this thread. So nice to read about people who are similar to me! Thanks guys for posting!

Find a Protein shake you like. I went through packs and packs of Protein shakes before settling on one. ( I found I don't like the kind you make, only the premade stuff- I prefer Atkins Advantage ). Good luck on your journey!! Welcome to the site!

I don't really follow a plan perse. I don't eat a lot of bread anymore... A normal day might look like this Protein shake for Breakfast yogurt for snack tuna and crackers or lunchable or leftovers for lunch small meat product and veggies for dinner

Hey congrats and welcome! For me, 60 pounds in six months preband was a dream boat I was never going to get on. After band- sure, I'll push for that! Good luck!

My goodness, I can't IMAGINE being at the hospital and being treated like that. When my mom or someone goes in the hospital, we have a family rule that we don't leave them alone, we take off work and take shifts. It may not be as severe as what you experienced, but we all have to be so careful. Good luck and def. keep us posted!!!

I had a boss like that. I walked out on the job. I couldn't take it anymore. I reported her and nothing. Other people reported her, and nothing. Do you have an independent HR group that handles complaints?

I'm banded of course, but still don't really know what pb or sliming is. I've never had it occur. I read those posts carefully and have asked about them just in case I get in sometime. Fills--- I don't know when I knew what this was, but my doctor called them adjustments too. Actually, even during the seminar I didn't really get that I would have to have a fill so often! This board is so helpful for people, "stupid" questions and all! I'm certain I've asked my fair share of stupid questions. If you don't want to respond to a redundant question, move on. That's the beauty of a mouse click.

Well, today was another day with mom. She was in a much better mood which made it easier on both of us! I've set up a counseling appt. I know she feels alone in her disability... angry at everyone for not understanding. Maybe a psychologist can help us. We had a pleasant day- spent time in her garden, organized the kitchen, listened to some old school country. My mom used to sing all the time and for the first time in maybe 18 years, I heard her sing again. She started crying at one of the songs (because it reminded her of her dad, who passed several years ago- she has still not healed) but it was a good cry I think- one that helped release some of her pain. You guys have been so supportive, thank you. I never imagined how painful it can be to care for a parent. I cry because I feel my mom's pain and I don't want her to feel pain, physically or emotionally. I don't know what I'll do when I have a kid! :cursing: Have a great evening!

I am obsessive about it too. I had to have my hubby hide the scale from me! :confused_smile: Although, I must say, that I am lighter in the evenings rather than the mornings... so by weighing a lot, I got to find that out!

Ug, is it time for visiting teaching again? I know I'm not alone when I say this, but I really really dislike visiting teaching. My companion and the women we visit are all much older than I am... all they seem to talk about are things that happened in the 40's and how I'm much too young to know/remember/care about such and such topic. It's like an hour (or more- yes, each visit is LONG) of youngun' bashing time. I've never really enjoyed going visiting teach, but this just drives the point home. I always volunteer for the lesson and try to talk, but there's no point, it's the same ole thing every time. I'm waiting here for my companion to come pick me up and I am DREADING going. I wish this weren't monthly, I wish it were semi monthly- at the most.

Sometimes I DO actually forget I'm dieting or eating better. You're so right on this analogy... thanks!

Glad I found this... I'm starting to see the effects of "loose skin". Ick!

Had to chime in on the New whey shots shown previously. I have these, I acutally buy them from my doctor's office. They're really sweet and kind of sour, but they go real quick and it's nice knowing I got down a ton of protein! :thumbup: They're real popular. GNC down here can't keep them in stock. I actually don't worry too much about Protein, haven't since being banded. I just choose foods that are higher in protein and eat those first. :thumbup: Immediately post band I enjoyed cottage cheese- maybe with a little oj concentrate to sweeten it, tuna, cream cheese, goat's cheese with chives, sugar free popsicles, certain Soups. The cottage cheese felt like the most terrific meal when I was allowed to go past liquids. :thumbup:

Hm, haven't thought about it. I have thought about having my picture up... with just my name though, it seems private enough. It's when we add identifying information where it gets questionable. :thumbup:

tricia- yes yes, thank you. It's not that other people don't have struggles, I recognize I didn't like my weight at 75 pounds overweight either, but at some weight limit- you kind of hit a new world. I recognize, being as large as I was- there are stuggles someone heavier than me has that I don't understand! My uncle was heavier than me and he had to walk with crutches just to move his weight because his legs couldn't support him entirely. I'm lucky I got a chance to fix myself before that point... but I wouldn't dream of saying I understand how he felt. I didn't and if I'm true to the band, I never will. How grateful I am to not TRY to understand that. I'm glad I'm not in that category.

Estate sales tend to fair (fare?) best on Saturday's. How long is your going on for? We held a garage sale last year, I'm amazed at the things people will buy!

Amen! I had to have my hubby hide my scale! I find myself weighing myself WAY too often! I get excited at ounces lost, but get SO depressed when I've gained something. It's discouraging!

I realized just now how that last post kind of sounded. I apologize. I get frustrated at the constant sarcasm... But seriously, we can move on to another topic.

Did you look at the link that I provided as well? If we can't define what a miracle is, there's no point to having this conversation. Just forget it and let's move on to another topic. I'm looking for conversation, not an argument.

Sure- I'm thinking stuff like people on the brink of death, doctors saying there's no hope and the person making a full recovery. Here's an example: On December 7th, Alcides Moreno and his brother Edgar, window washers, fell 47 stories down the side of the Upper East Side apartment building they were working on. His brother was killed instantly, but Alcides survived, consuming 24 units of blood and 19 units of plasma. In a coma, he went through 9 orthopedic operations, and then amazingly - I'm not making this up - awoke on Christmas Day. More incredible still, Mr. Moreno is now on a path to full recovery, at least from the looks of it, walking and talking as he did before his fall. This has prompted Dr. Philip Barie, the chief of the Division of Critical Surgery at the hospital where Mr. Moreno is being treated to comment, “If you believe in miracles, this would be one.” This man fell 47 stories and was normal weeks later! I mean, there's no medical explanation for things like this- I concur divine intervention. This site gives good examples and a miracle study that was done. American Thinker: Do Miracles Happen Today?