All you people do is complain...

[sfeiner 2]

Allison, Yes she's 1/2 bichon and 1/2 maltese. She's a year old and weighs 8 pounds. My daughter has a 1/2 bichon and 1/2 shi-tzu and he is bigger. A couple days ago I saw a 8 month old bichon and he was adorable. I love dogs of all types but esp maltese and bichons. That's why I got the mix.

[anonemouse 1]

You are right to a point, I have seen irrelevent posts that have nothing whatsoever to do with WLS...that is the garbage. However, hearing about others experiences good or bad helped me make my decision. I know what to ask my surgeon, I know what not to do (eg: chew gum) and the moral support that this forum provides is immeasurable. I would suggest that people stick the subject of WLS and leave out the garbage.

I wouldn't call off-topic posts garbage at all. We have off-topic forums for a reason. This isn't just a WLS support forum. Is that it's primary purpose? Of course, but we've also made friends here and it's always good to talk about things other than banding and to interact with people on a level other than just asking and answering pre- and post-op questions. Honestly, the off-topic forums are why many of the successful old-timers stick around, IMO. There's only so many newbie questions they can answer before they want to talk about something other than the band.

That's the good thing about this board, IMO. You can take what you want and leave the rest, because nothing here is mandatory reading (as much as some of it should be, like the threads on the reasoning behind the post-op diet).

[babygrl1234 6]

Alright nothing to do with WLS, but sfeiner is that a bichon is your picture??

You said bitchin hehehehe.

Sorry I am obviously 5 today.

[Allison 2]

Allison, Yes she's 1/2 bichon and 1/2 maltese. She's a year old and weighs 8 pounds. My daughter has a 1/2 bichon and 1/2 shi-tzu and he is bigger. A couple days ago I saw a 8 month old bichon and he was adorable. I love dogs of all types but esp maltese and bichons. That's why I got the mix.

Aww! I have 2 bichons, ralphie is 3 and chloe is 4. I love them so much! So much work though!!! I need to get them groomed soon lol. They are getting a little ( ok a lot ) mangey lol.

[Allison 2]

You said bitchin hehehehe.

Sorry I am obviously 5 today.

lol its ok I'm 5 everyday :redface:

[brandyII 9]

I hate it when people don't talk about their dogs!!!!! brandyII:lol:

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I have a little silky terrier. Silkys look like yorkies but are a little bigger.

I am freaking out because she is almost 12.

Rants and raves and the lbt lounge are exactly for posting about anything you want. I believe it even says right on the home page,

to talk about things other than banding.

[*susan* 1,709]

I have two babies, Max and Winston. Actually, Winston is our daughter's baby. He is a seven year old long-haired doxy. He is sweet, but the dumbest dog I have ever owned! She gets mad at me because my nickname for him is "Dopey Dog".

Max is mine and dh's baby. He is a five year old chocolate lab. I love him to death!! He is honestly, the best dog I have ever had.

I also love, love, love german shepherds and am currently on a Quest to convince my hubby that we need one more dog.

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

I hate it when people don't talk about their dogs!!!!! brandyII:lol:

OMG Brandy 2, I am Brandy as well btw...BUT I LOVE YOUR BABY!

I have a 4 year old brindel english bullie!

Great name, great taste in dogs!

[luluc 6]

[quote=susan4794;796594Max is mine and dh's baby. He is a five year old chocolate lab. I love him to death!! He is honestly, the best dog I have ever had.

Love my Labs:tongue: My avitar is my baby as well - my Red Fox Lab, named "Red".

[sfeiner 2]

We have so many dog lovers on here. I think we need a thread just for doggies and their pictures. Love them! Ok we could include kitties too.

[Apples2 19]

Labs are the most loving and loyal dogs ever. Our 100lbs black lab, Tanker, is the sweetest and smartest dog we have ever had

[sfeiner 2]

OOPPPS I forgot to complain about anything. Here goes. The weather is crappy here and basements are flooding (roads too) Last night our big grill blew over and our flag blew off the pole. Piddly little things compared to all the problems with wind and rain some are having. I feel really bad for those people with no power. I'm complaing for them. Official complaint registered.

[luluc 6]

OOPPPS I forgot to complain about anything. Here goes. The weather is crappy here and basements are flooding (roads too) Last night our big grill blew over and our flag blew off the pole. Piddly little things compared to all the problems with wind and rain some are having. I feel really bad for those people with no power. I'm complaing for them. Official complaint registered.

i really miss having a basement - none in TX.

[Allison 2]

Labs are the most loving and loyal dogs ever. Our 100lbs black lab, Tanker, is the sweetest and smartest dog we have ever had

I got a black lab named Bogart when I was 6 months old, so we grew up together. He died a couple years ago when I was about 18, so he was about the same age. He really was such a good dog and I miss him a lot. I love having little dogs now though, they are really like my babies, I carry them around and they sleep in my bed and they are convinced they are little humans, but they will never be as good as Bogart. They bark, and have "accidents" they hate going outside unless the weather is perfect, a little drizzle or wind and they are whining to come back in. Oh dogs lol. They are both nuzzling the laptop off of me to try and get my attention right now lol.