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I know this wasn't addressed to me, but I will answer. Hope thats ok. I would welcome the discussion and would not be offended. I would expect nothing less than them trying to convert me if they were true to their beleifs. If you beleive strognly in your faith, I don't see why you would not want everyone to experience the same wonderful experiences you have. I would do the same in return. I have always said that I admire the faith and didication that Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses have. I am opposed to their beleifs, but have great admiration for them. I have told many that I wish people in my own faith could only have that kind of dedication dedication.

Sorry to hear. The red tape is sometimes unbearable, but we'll keep our fingers crossed for ya that the process speeds up. Keep us updated.

Happy One year bandiversary! You have done so well. Very happy for you

101 pounds Kim - that is awesome!

Hi there! You will have a great time! I do sweat a lot less, I am usually downright cold much of the time now. I am actually looking forward to summer for the first time ever!

If we can get the QB position nailed down, I don't see why not. Even with AD gone, we have talent and depth at the RB position and the defense should be solid.

Ron - this is not preaching the word. This is the type of judgemental post I am refering to.

That's a very Ron-like judgemental statement. Count me as ignorant then.

Awesome news Jonathan. Heres to a speedy recovery!

Welcome Kim! I used Dr Cribbins (Dr Hamm's partner) I loved the staff and Dr Hamm did one of my fills. Good luck and hope you have as good an experience with them as I have.

Wheetsin - that is a very fair question My beleif and the way I understand it to be is that judgement is not passed on those who have not reached the age of accountabilty. For some, that means a certain age. For me, I beleive that to mean when you reach an age that you have the capacity to comprehend and either accept or reject Jesus. It would also apply to those with mental handicaps that don't allow then to comprehend. Hope that helps.

Good luck Chris

Thanks Laurend. I know there is more to it than I could ever understand.

I am not disputing that there is some warming, but this has been a very harsh winter for much of the US. I know thats not thinking globaly. I question the magnatude of it and the agenda that many have to promote it like the Al Gores of the world.

The global warming thing puzzles me. I am certainly no scientist, but some observations. From my limited knowledge, the earth has always had global warming and cooling. It seams cyclical. The ice ages and the warming afterwords. Also, it seams funny that watching the weather nightly, more often than not, the record highs for the day are often early on. For example, yesterdays record high for Dallas occurred in 1906. I do think there are knee jerk reactions out there when it comes to the environment. Could we be better, of course, but I think things are overstated.

Ouch, that hurts Sorry you had bad experiences with us. We aren't all bad, I promise

Thanks! Onward indeed!!!

Thanks Alicia - I learned my lesson too. Now that I get cold all the time anyway, wearing shorts to a hockey game is not a good idea!!!

Hi all, sorry I haven't posted here in a while Hope everyone is doing well! I have been doing ok. I hit my goal weight last week and am trying to transition into maintainance. Its hard already. I want to make sure I don't get caught in the trap of eating too much because I hit where I want to be. Marz - So glad your nephew is doing better. Thats great news! Drews - How's the knee doing? Alicia - I haven't thought about our 1 year bandiversary. Can't beleive its coming up so soon, this year has really flown! I need to do something to celebrate for sure. One thing that has been great is my quality of life. My family and I went to a Dallas Stars hockey game and I fit very nicely in the seat. Pre-band, I had to squeeze into the seat and crowded everyone around me. This time I had at least 6 inches between me and the arm of the seat. It was such a great feeling. Here is a pic of us we had taken at the game. I will try to be better about visiting more aften

Great to see another Sooner on board! You are off to a great start and look forward to watching you progress. Just wanted to update as well. I went to a Dallas Stars game yesterday. It was great. Pre-band, I had to squeeze into the seats at sporting events. At the game yesterday, I sat down with no problems and had probably 6 inches or more between me and the arm of the seat. What a great feeling. Here is a pic we had taken. I actually have a jersey, but its a XXL and they run big so you can imagine that I swim in it now that I wear a medium. Time for a new one!

Why would I want to give up the one thing that has given me this new life?!? It is meant to stay in for life as a lifelong tool. Only complication would make me want it out.

I weighed this morning and am officially at my goal Before and after stats: Weight: 334 to 180 Shirt: 4XL to Med/Large Pants: 56 inch waist to 34 inch waist

I just found this thread. I am 9 1/2 months post-op and hit my goal this last week. I have lost 156 pounds to date. I wouldn't mind llosing a few more as a coushon. I have gone from 54% body fat to 19% which falls in the good range and am now training to run a 5K. The band was the best thing I have ever done .

Not to hijack Sunta's post, but being scared is normal. I know had I not taken this step and changed some things for the rest of my life - the rest of my life would not have lasted much longer due to health and obesity. Just food for thought, so to speak. Hang in there