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My comment was actually meant sarcastically..... While it is entertaining, it is quite anoying that people don't know when to JUST STOP. Leave each other alone... go on with your own lifes... quit calling names... EVERYONE grow up! This is like some weird social experiment gone wrong.

Wow Donna... this whole thing must really be bothering you to take the time to write so many "blahs". I think the whole thing is actually quite comical and am really enjoying a good laugh at this forum. Even though people won't admit it they ALL turn their heads to look at the train wreck, and that is just what we have here. Thanks a lot... this beats the hell out of reality TV.

"Susan, everything you post in reply to a thread by me, for me or about me is bitter, nasty harassment considering the attempts we have made to keep you away from me. We aren't talking about threads regarding the band, only threads regarding ME that you've been told to leave alone for the sake of peace and respect for LBT. Do you think anyone believed you had compassion for my pain over the loss of my beloved pet on a thread I started for his friends? SUSAN, AS SOON AS YOU STOP DODGING THE QUESTION, THIS ENTIRE DEBACLE WILL END. ONCE AGAIN: OTHER THAN THE SAKE OF BEING OBNOXIOUS, WHY DO YOU FOLLOW AND PARTICIPATE IN THREADS ABOUT ME WHEN WE ARE TRYING TO AVOID YOU? " For heavens sake... Why has Lisa been banned when she is obviously being harassed? Why hasn't the other party involved also been banned? Moderators, Photo Nut said "put up or shut up". Lisa then posted valid proof, as everyone has seen smeared ALL over this board, over and over again. Why did you lock the thread before Susan had a chance to respond to her own request? Where's that intelligent answer we've all been hoping for? I strongly feel that if you reprimand one it is only FAIR that you ban both.

Wow... where have I been? I really missed it all and I am glad. I must say though, the whole situation is very immature!!! I feel if people don't like something they read or something someone else says then they can turn the other cheek and go the other way. Come on ladies involved! GROW UP. This is not high school. Not everyone is going to like everyone else. Let's keep the nasty comments to ourselves and act like the grown up women that we are and not a bunch of teenagers! This whole fiasco is RIDICULOUS. Also, if one person is going to be banned from the board, I think it is only FAIR that everyone involved in the trash talking is banned. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.

Could we get a head count off all those who plan to attend? Count me in. I can't wait! I'd love to meet each and every one of you!

Lisa's scenario makes sense. It probably was not band related. Sounds like someone that died of cardiac arrest just happened to have a band. Whew! (wiping head of sweat).....

I had a friend whose little girl called her boobies "She-She's". My husband also calls me boobbala. It's taken from the yiddish "bubby" (grandmother) otherwise a term of endearment. Also, here in the south we say "fixin" a lot. I'm fixin to go to the store and so fourth. LOL

I started feeling better in about a week. Hang in there, you should be feeling better soon. By the way, if you don't have any pain meds I suggest asking your surgeon for some. Loratab was a lifesaver for me the first week after surgery. Good Luck to you.:clap2:

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I have suffered from hair loss... and I mean gobs of hair. It was really scarry and I thought I was going to go bald, but thank goodness it has slowed down. My doctors office swears my thyroid is properly medicated (I have hypothyroidism and have had it since I was 12). I started taking vitamins regularly and they seem to be helping. My general practitioner says that I'm being malnourished and that is what is causing the hair loss. I'm trying to eat better and keep up the vitamins. Good luck to all of you with the same problem.

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:help: Hello! I can totally understand your frustration. My surgery was a little over 5 months ago and I've only lost about 41 lbs. My husband says you can tell, but I don't feel too much of a difference. I do have some clothes that are getting baggy, but they're not as big on me as I would have hoped by now. This is very frustrating to me. I too have slipped and had food that I shouldn't. My band is really weird, I can detect restriction with some foods, but not all. When I go in for a fill they tell me I'm restricted enough, but I feel like I could be more restricted. I guess if it were any tighter I'd probably have more reflux problems, etc. The doctors office also seems pleased with the progress I've made thus far. My husband tells me ALL the time that the slow weight loss is due to not getting enough exercise. I know he's right, but I don't have a lot of energy yet, so serious exercise is out of the question until I start feeling better.:notagree

Since my surgery, I've lost 40 lbs and so far (thank God), no saggy skin. But I am very concerned about this becoming a problem as I lose more weight. I mentioned this to my doctor and they recommended three things: Drink LOTS of water, Walk & Moisturize your body DAILY. Well... I have found an amazing product that can help with the third item. It's called Body Dew Bath Spray. It is an awesome smelling spray that makes baby oil obsolete! You know how you put baby oil on after a shower and you rub and rub and it never seems to soak into your skin? Then you end up with an oily mess on your clothes? Body Dew Spray does NOT do that. It actually SOAKS into your skin because it's made from Carnation oil. The molecules in Carnation oil are much smaller than those of regular baby oil therefore allowing it to penetrate the skin and not just sit on top. If anyone is interested, or want further info., please PM me! I just LOVE this stuff. Happy moisturizing! :clap2: