Bette B.
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Positives ONLY: Celebragte your Band WEIGHT LOSS! -
Let's keep this post where it was meant to be: positive. I'm not talking about presenting the band as all sunshine and rainbows. I just want you to post how long your are post o...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
And a few words on why I keep posting -
Simple: because there need to be more positive voices of the band experience. It's not statistically possible for me to be the ONLY one on the planet who
a) was successful ...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Why I Chose the Band (repost from the archives) -
I was in my 40s and headed for congestive heart failure.
I had more medical issues/comorbidities than I could count.
I was 376 pounds with a BMI of 54, taking 7 meds a...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
For newbies: Getting the Most Out of This Forum (r -
A lot of us old times have been mourning the gradual loss of the Lap Band Board. It used to be a place where we would all come as friends - friends who don't always agree - to l...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Happy New Year, BandBuddies! -
And may 2013 bring us all happiness, health and prosperity!
I wanted to share an idea that was been brought up on FB a lot in the last week or so, something I think I will s...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Cards of caring for Newtown -
This was posted on FB by our local cable news channel:
NEWTOWN, CT — The U.S. Postal Service has established a unique Post Office Box to allow the public t...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Cards of caring for Newtown -
This was posted on FB by our local cable news channel:
NEWTOWN, CT — The U.S. Postal Service has established a unique Post Office Box to allow the public t...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
A couple of Christmas wishes, for fun -
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Where are my bacon fans?? -
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Who needs to bitch? It's B*TCHFest!! -
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Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Xpost: Perspective on my obesity -
I'm working on a photo book for my and my husband's 15th anniversary that is later this month, and I (obviously) coming across pics from when I was really, really heav...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Xpost: Perspective on my obesity -
I'm working on a photo book for my and my husband's 15th anniversary that is later this month, and I (obviously) coming across pics from when I was really, really heavy. And it'...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
9th anniversary - still 169 pounds down! -
So, whaddaya think? Successful?
This was me, the summer prior to my surgery and again yesterday afternoon.
I'm not going to lie and say it's be...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Banded NINE YEARS ago tomorrow! -
So, whaddaya think? Successful?
This was me, the summer prior to my surgery and again this afternoon.
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
For fun: What's your favorite holiday movie/TV sho -
It seems like there are so few posts here just for fun, so here's one for today. What's your favorite holiday movie or TV show? What makes you smile, cry, or find childhood wond...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
Xpost: Help me SUPPORT OUR TROOPS -
HEY, EVERYONE! Support our troops by writing them a letter!
I'll even make it irresistibly easy for you: write one and message it to me (or I will msg you my emai...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
Xpost: Help me SUPPORT OUR TROOPS -
HEY, EVERYONE! Support our troops by writing them a letter!
I'll even make it irresistibly easy for you: write one and message it to me (or I will msg you...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Have a happy . . . -
. . . safe and healthy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
All these anniversaries reminded me . . . -
. . . that my NINTH one is right around the corner!
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Naomi - a question for you - When I had my HH, my surgeon just went in and sewed it shut. It was a really simple, the procedure being just a couple of hours and he even went in through the old scars so I would...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Ready...set...discuss! - www.obesityhelp.com/forums/lapband/4576227/So-my-Lap-Band-surgeon-is-talking-about-the-Sleeve-and/
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
LapBand Before and After pics - I KNOW that the band does not work for everyone. But it has for me.
This one was me at a wedding in 2002.
And this one was me at a wedding about 6 hours ago. Who IS th...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Weddings, Fat and Banded - Just wanted to give you an update to "Before and After" pics. I KNOW that the band does not work for everyone. But it has for me.
This one was me at a wedding in 2002.
...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
XPOST: My new signature line! - See it?
Yeah, I am an official, selected-by-OH "Friend of OH."
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Have you been missing me? - I'm still around, and know that I have been derelict in my duties here lately. No B*TCHFest, no a$$ kickings . . .
I took an EMT-Basic course in the spring, and was busy with t...
About Me
29.3
BMI
Surgery
12/02/2003
Surgery Date
Aug 25, 2003
Member Since
Before & After
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The less said, the better
About 375lbs
But look at me now!
