Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
For the record: MY BAND & I ARE FINE - Yep! If you've heard a rumor or read a post stating something to the contrary, it's a complete and total fabrication. Backstory: someone copied and posted information from a PRI...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Anyone want to be a part of history? -  Stamford is running a CPR-training event on August 25, trying to break the world record for most people gettting CPR-certified in one day. . .  http://www.handsforlife.org/

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
This week on Discovery Channel!! -  

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
XPOST OT: To NYC-area people . . . -  (Yes, I know it's only August, but please indulge me . . . ) To all my NYC-area friends, especially the non-Christians: what is there to do in New York City on Christmas Eve an...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
OT: To NYC-area people . . . - (Yes, I know it's only August, but please indulge me . . . ) To all my NYC-area friends, especially the non-Christians: what is there to do in New York City on Christmas Eve and...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Special Friday B*TCHFest!! -   You "old timers" know how this madness and chaos works, but for your new kids (or just people who haven't participated before) here are the B*TCH...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
What do we want? BOOKMARKS! - What do we want? Our bookmarks back! When do we want 'em? NOW!

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
DISCLAIMER from a Band Success . . . REPOST - While I am happy with and proud of my weight loss with the band, I know that it is not right for everyone. So, I offer the following . . . DEAR READER: Please make note...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Tips for getting the most out of this forum -   FOREMOST: IF YOU ARE HAVING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, ARE EXPERIENCING UNRESOLVED PAIN, CONSTANT VOMITING, BLEEDING, FEVER, ETC. DO NOT POST HERE FOR HELP. CALL 911, VISIT YOUR NEARE...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
A TINY fill made a HUGE difference! -  0.15 (fifteen one-hundreths!) cc fill last Thursday and I've lost five pounds. I'm sure part of that is water weight, whatever, but even it HALF of that is actual weight lost, I'm...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Fill: didn't follow my own advice!!! -  I always tell people that when they get a fill, drink some water before you leave the office. If you're too filled, you can often tell right away. Yesterday, I went for a fill ...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Fill, 8.5 years out! Yeesh! - Went to see my surgeon today for the first time in a year. I actually weigh 3 pounds less than I did last year but I still want to get back down into my "comfort zone."  I am ve...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Way OT: Job dilemma - Discuss: a company that I really, honestly do not believe in, that I believe cheats and rips off people who are either short on money or not too bright, is looking for sales associ...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
New guy on MB looking for LB info -  Can we please have some POSITIVE experiences for him? www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4551899/Hi-Im-Bryan-Durel/#37721985

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Not EVERY Lapband story ends in heartache - Not every Lapband story ends in tragedy and heartache. Some DO. But not ALL. Some bands fail. But not ALL. Some surgeons have no business doing band surgeries. But not ...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Comedian Lisa Lampanelli and WLS -  I love her, and just read here on OH that both she and her DH had sleeve surgery! www.obesityhelp.com/member/silverkatt/blog/2012/07/11/thank-you-lisa-lampanelli--/

Bette B. posted a comment 12 years, 4 months ago
THANK YOU for posting this! I LOVE LL (and she's from the next...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Xpost: My LapBand Journey -  A picture is worth a thousand words, so here are a few thousand. Fingers crossed that the pics come through okay . . . 

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
My Lapband Journey - A picture is worth a thousand words, so here are a few thousand. Fingers crossed that the pics come through okay . . .  ...

Bette B. uploaded a photo 12 years, 4 months ago

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Putting a positive spin on stretchmarks -  

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
To anyone who has PMed me -  I am currently unable to respond to any PMs. If you have sent me one, I have received it but and unable to respond to it. Please don't think I am ignoring you. 

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Just something I thought I'd share -  I saw this posted on Facebook and thought I'd share it here. It's called "Wrong Century"  by a Czech artist named Tomas Kucerosky ...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
If you need me, PM me -  Yep. Just as I predicted, my post was moved to the dump. So, sorry but I'm done with helping you guys.  People that I am friends with, you know you can always PM for help. I...

Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Wondering if I should even bother anymore - There's so much more bullcrap involved on OH than there used to be. From people "Mommy Buttoning" out of spite and unexplained moderation/removal/moving of posts I have to wonder i...
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