Bette B.
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Fun: What's on your BUCKET LIST? - I didn't really start keeping one until after I started losing weight. I don't know if one prompted the other or just the mere fact that I am "getting closer to the end" made me wa...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Those with bands: how long have you had yours? - In December, I will have had mine for NINE years! Where does the time go???
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
May I jump for joy for a second? - Not WLS-related, but a victory nonetheless:
I PASSED MY EMT CLASS!
We now return you to our regular programming.
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Updated TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THIS FORU - FIRST AND 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 YOU...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
B*TCHFest: Get FREE therapy here! -
For you NEW KIDS, HERE ARE THE RULES:
"B*TCHFest" is provided as a public service to those of us who have gripes and grievances ...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
A favor, if anyone sees these . . .? - I am dying to get one of these dolls, but haven't been able to find one at the toy stores around here. If anyone happens to stumble across one, would you grab it? I'll pay for the...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Comparisons of various surgeries: site - Saw a link to this on FB and thought I would share. I didn't poke through to see how up-to-date the stats are (copyright is 2008-12), because I am headed out the door, but I though...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Happy Wednesday, bitches! B*TCHFest!!!!! -
For you NEW KIDS, HERE ARE THE RULES:
"B*TCHFest" is provided as a public service to those of us who have gripes and grievances ...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Happy Wednesday! B*TCHFest is here!!! -
For you NEW KIDS, HERE ARE THE RULES:
"B*TCHFest" is provided as a public service to those of us who have gripes and grievan...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Good morning, EVERYONE!!! - What the hell. I'll wish EVERYONE a good day.
Get out there and MAKE IT A GOOD DAY!
Bette B. posted a comment 12 years, 8 months ago
Just for fun: me, as a lil' cowgirl.
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
WOOHOO!!!! I'm on TV!!! - ABC's "The Revolution", right now Eastern time. Be warned: OMFG, the top I wore makes me look ginormous!!
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
What I take for vites, as an FYI - There's always a lot of discussion about vitamins: what kind, what brand, OTC or bariatric-deigned, when to take them, etc. All I can tell you is what *I* do . . . please feel free...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
OT Repost: Tattooed? Share your story - If, as the sayings go, “a picture is worth a thousand words” and “every picture tells a story”, what does it say about a person when the picture in question has actua...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
OT Repost: Tattooed? Share your story - If, as the sayings go, “a picture is worth a thousand words” and “every picture tells a story”, what does it say about a person when the picture in question has actua...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
OT Repost: Tattooed? Share your story - If, as the sayings go, “a picture is worth a thousand words” and “every picture tells a story”, what does it say about a person when the picture in question has actua...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
OT Repost: Tattooed? Share your story - If, as the sayings go, “a picture is worth a thousand words” and “every picture tells a story”, what does it say about a person when the picture in question has actual...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
WTF??!!! "Foreign objects" and Botox - Okay, I have to say it. I am fed the fuck up with people who reject the band because they "don't want a foreign object" in their body, but then post that they get BOTOX!
Ah....
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Me and my band: a story NOT ending in disaster - Tom C's post asking people to share their band "catastrophe" has prompted me to make a post of my own, based on my response to his post. A lot of my story has been shared on other ...
Bette B. posted a comment 12 years, 9 months ago
Why invite trouble? If it's working for you, leave it alone. Just my two...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Odd OH Member Services post - At the top of the message board page is a post entitled, "Considering LAP-BAND WLS?"
When you click on it, you get this:
Are you a pre-op that is considering Lap-Band WL...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
UNHAPPY with OH? Take the survey. - I did. And I pulled no punches. Whether it will do any good is debatable, but I feel better having vented.
www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4524556/Invitation-to-OH-Members-Membe...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
REPOST: Why *I* Chose the Band - I knew I was ready for WLS.
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...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
ABC News story on banding, Brussels study - I'm not going to take the time to investigate how big the European study was, but here's a link to the news video, for anyone interested.
abcnews.go.com/Health/video/risks-la...
Bette B. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
REPOST: Tips for GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THIS FORU -
This is brought to you as a public service announcement . . .
FOREMOST: IF YOU ARE HAVING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, ARE EXPERIENCING UNRESOLVED PAIN, CONSTANT VOMITING, BLEEDING...
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!
