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I have requested this thread be closed to avoid confusion. Please join us at the July thread: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=20377

:welcomeB: This marks the official beginning of the May 2006 Band Crew for June. It will be great to keep up with those we've come to know and get to know those who were banded in May and just joining LBT. Everyone is welcome!! Don't get left behind.....jump in and enjoy the ride!!

Just rec'vd this in my e-mail today...... The Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, golfers and tourist in general to take extra precautions and keep alert for alligators while in Florida. They advise people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their shoes or clothing to alert but not startle the alligators unexpectedly. They also advise the carrying of pepper spray in case of an encounter with an alligator. It is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of alligator activity. People should learn to recognize the difference between small young alligator and large adult alligator droppings. Young alligator droppings are smaller and contain fish bones and possibly bird feathers. Adult alligator droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray

CONGRATULATIONS BarbaraC!!! :clap2: All that pain will soon be a distant memory and you will soon be jumping up and down with joy!! :biggrin1:

I am glad to see her go. I stopped watching the show a long time ago and couldn't believe the drastic change in her when I saw it after her weight loss. She definitely needs to come down from her high horse.

Great comeback.....good for you!!! I'll have to remember that if the time ever comes. :heh:

Here's the link for the July chat: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?p=248712#post248712 DrewsLou ~ Would you be so kind to post something on the new thread about the challenge you suggested? It seems several of us are interested and perhaps we can get some more on board. Thanks for the great idea to challenge us!!! This is going to be fun. :biggrin1:

O.K. I weighed in this AM and lost another pound...19 lbs total!! :clap2: I will start this challenge from this point forward. I cannot bring myself to post my weight, but my BMI is currently 42. :grouphug: I guess that comes from being judged so much. Just the other day my mom commented that she was getting worried about me losing enough....holy crap....I've only lost 18 lbs in 4 wks when she said that.:faint: No need to worry though b/c I will be totally honest and I realize I will only be cheating myself. LindaV ~ Glad to hear you got some restriction. Let us know how things go tonight and like you said, it may loosen after your TOM. BTW, I'm going to start the new July thread since I'm going away for the weekend and will probably not get online. I'll post a link.

Now you tell me.:faint:This is the funniest thing I've read today. I waited 2 wks and would have waited longer b/c of port pain, but I was getting tired of the whining from my DH. Really, it was more begging than whining and after all the support he gave me and continues to give, I just couldn't say no any longer.

I wish you the very best Michele. I understand the frustrations that came develop when it seems an insurance company holds so much power over your future. This is a highly emotional time and everyone of us understand that.....no need to apologize. Aren't you thankful for such a place where you can yell, scream, cry and even shout with joy if you want to? Before long, you will have a different story to tell. Keep us informed and ask questions. Chances are, there is someone on here that has walked in your shoes. Hang in there!!

Hang in there Julie....the weight loss will come. This time is for healing and not losing. Keep your focus on healing and the rest will follow. If you push it too much, things can happen. Relax and take care of yourself. You are a baby right now.....I consider myself one too (at least in the banded life that is). :baby: I've lost 18 lbs as of Sun, but the scales haven't moved since then and it's OK with me. I understand and can relate to how great it feels when the scales go down. Give your body time to adjust. Come to think of it, this is a good problem to have at this point b/c you could be going through a lot worse things with the band. IT WILL HAPPEN. Keep coming here for support and know we are all in this together!!!

Truly sad and breaks my heart. :cry If I would have known of someone like this on my floor at the hospital, I would have sent my DH down to check on her and he would have done it. Bless his heart....he slept on a cot in my room and woke up everytime I needed anything. What goes around comes around.

Don't you just love the innocence of kids? The birds would probably eat the butterflies by the time they arrived. I didn't remember naming the scents I like, but those are definitely my favorites. Even when I buy air wick, I choose those scents. I wish everyone a safe, happy, & fun 4th of July weekend!!

Please forgive me for not responding earlier. :wow2: 37 lbs?? I bet you are looking like some hot mama these days. :Banane56: You are such an inspiration!!! Yes, I started solid foods and was actually approved for solids a couple of weeks ago. I was just a chicken and wanted to go a bit longer on the mushies. I DO NOT want to experience an actual PB.....man, I'm such a baby. I've had ground sirloin, chicken breast, chicken salad, insides of a burrito supreme, peas, carrots, celery.....you get the picture. I think I am getting hungrier than b4 b/c I'm doing more walking and using up those extra calories. I am also at 18 lbs as of Sun. I am pleased as punch. I simply feel full. No pressure, I just feel satisfied so I stop. Like I said, I'm a big chicken so I stop while I'm ahead and get a snack if I get hungry later. My port scar looks great too, but I do have one scar that has healed slower and I can see 3 stitches. I guess they came to the top like someone else experienced (I can't remember who or which thread I read that on). christy668 and DrewsLou ~ You both look SUPER DUPER fantastic!! I just love seeing pics. I will post some when I get further along. I can't tell much difference at this point. NaturalBeauty ~ Thank you for your words of wisdom. Like others have said, it's nice to hear from someone with the real "time experience" under their belt. I hope to see you post often. After all, you are a May Bandster and we LOVE the encouragement!!! Cinderella ~ Bless your heart!! I'm so sorry you had to go through that awful experience. I hope you did call your doc since you had some blood. If nothing else, so they could document it. Glad to hear your doing better. Maybe I'll get on a horse too someday soon. I love all that power between my legs....give me a horse, motorcycle, or quad. I love to feel the power!! I'll take the Mayster's Challenge. I'm with LindaV....20 lbs by Sept 13th. I don't have a fill yet and want to put it off until I stop losing. I may need a fill to meet my goal....we'll see. Sorry for the loooonnng post folks. It's be awhile for me and I can get wordy. :nervous

Doty ~ You already know how thrilled I am for you!! You are not alone in the thick head dept.....just ask my DH. He has it too BTW. Holy cow.....just 3 wks to do. :clap2: Boy, time is going to fly. Keep in touch my friend!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I can relate to the excitment.....things will go so fast from here on out. You will be on the other side in no time at all. :clap2: :peace: :dance: :mod: :love: :rockon: :banana :bounce:

Great info....thanks Pat!! I will keep this on my hard drive for future reference. :biggrin1:

I love it....every woman should get something for her husband's bday!!

Welcome to LBT!! :welcome: The best advice I have to offer is read, read, and read, and ask lots of questions. I encourage to do as much research as time will allow. Knowledge is power and LBT helped me tremendously in knowing what to expect from myself and my band. First I prayed.....then I started with my PCP and located a surgeon. Next I went through the insurance process and here I am 4 wks banded. Still praying BTW. I hope you will carefully look at all your options and I wish you the very best!!

:youcandothis:Way to kick some butt Maggie!!! So happy for you. Mona ~ Bless your heart!! Here's a hug for you. :confused: I just do not like the big dogs of insurance having so much power over our lives. I understand there must be rules, but I just hate this for you. Maybe you should check out the websites Maggie listed in her post. Keep us informed and good luck sweetie!!!

You are just too funny....no pun intended!!!

That's just not fair. Is your surgeon a control freak? I bet there are some people that just can't help but gain for various reasons. Wow....I gained 15 lbs from Jan till May having last suppers. Not the best example I know. I admire you for having such a great spirit about it. :confused: Stay strong.....you can do it!!! A Big Mac isn't that good anyway.

Oh this made me giggle out loud. It's not a club thing, but not a bad idea for a new product. You will probably want your makeup on for that. Sorry I didn't do a very good job of explaining it. Put the Cell Block-C on your clean face and only do half of it. When you put it under a black light, you can see the sun damage on your face and also see where the CBC provides protection. Here's a pic: OK, this pic is kind of small b/c I took it from the website. If you want a bigger pic, I can scan my version here at home.

Happy Belated Birthday Randy!!

We just saw Cars this weekend....or should I say I saw half of it. My 3yr old sat through the entire thing with my DH, but my 5 yr old got bored. After the second trip to the potty, we decided to take a walk. The most amazing thing happened. The owner of the theater asked if we wanted a pass to get back in and I told him no. He wrote me out a pass for all 4 of us to come back ANYTIME to see it again!! :wow2: He said he understood that some kids just don't like to sit still for that long, but maybe my son will want to see what he missed. I couldn't have thanked him enough and bragged about how great it was to receive such high customer service especially in this day & age. Isn't that refreshing to get treated so well? I will tell people about this place and encourage people to go. :popcorn: The bad thing is we walked to a coffee house and I had a very sinful coffee called a grasshopper. It was chocolate coffee with mint. I was still thinking about that silly drink on Sat. It would be very easy for me to become addicted to that place. :confused: