Secret Santa is DIFFICULT

Kate -True Brit
on 11/15/11 3:22 am - UK

First, thanks so much, Bette, for organising it.

Because of shipping times, I went out today to buy. So hard! I know quite a lot about my recipient! But I agonised over it! Do Americans like the things Brits do? I have a good notion of what my person likes, but I stood there in the shop thinking I might be totally wrong! Buying what I think she will like not necessarily what I would choose for myself!

And, of course, bring in the UK, if it is unloved, it can't be changed!

Phew! Not easy!

Kate

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

lucky62756
on 11/15/11 3:26 am - York Haven, PA

VSG on 12/02/14

Kate, i think whatever you buy your Secret Santa pal, they will love it. Just the fact that is comming from the UK would be enough for me to enjoy it..lol.. Its the surprise of it all...I love shopping for people I don;t know nothing about...Its just fun.....Hugs..'Lucky"

2/09 pre. 264.7 214 lbs. Band removal. 4/29/20014 revision to sleeve 12/2/14 243.4

greeneyedldy
on 11/15/11 6:27 am - Tampa, FL

Lap Band on 09/08/10

Kate,
I would be very excited just to receive a present from a friend in the UK. I'm sure your secret santa will be happy with the fact that you thought of them when you saw this gift.

Heather

Christmas Challenge!!

Cheryl N.
on 11/15/11 6:53 am - Des Moines, WA

Revision on 08/01/11

I would love it! :)

246 in Dec 2008 before banded 1/28/09 at 215 lbs, band crapped 9/09 at 170 lbs and struggled with it and regained to 203 revised to bypass on 8/1/11 and am very happy.

(deactivated member)
on 11/15/11 7:54 am - Savannah, TN

REALIZE Band on 08/26/10

I can't hardly wait to see what you got me :)

-Mari-
on 11/15/11 9:57 am

Not again. LOL

Mari Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!

-Mari-
on 11/15/11 7:56 am

I do the same thing, every year. LOL And I'm in the states!
I think something coming from the UK is exciting in itself!!

Mari Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!

Jo 1962
on 11/15/11 7:59 am - NearHouston, TX

Lap Band on 08/25/10

Ditto to all the above!! Just coming from the UK is exciting enough!

5.0 cc in a 10cc lapband (four fills) 1 unfill of .5cc on 5/24/2011.
.5 fill March 2012. unfill of .25cc May 2012. Unfill of .5cc June 2014.

Still with my lapband with no plans for revision. Band working well since

last small unfill.

HW: 267lbs- size 22-24 LW:194lbs CW:198lbs Size 14-16

Bette B.
on 11/15/11 8:49 am

Lap Band on 12/02/03

Kate:

Don't obsess over it. It's all in fun, and I'm sure whatever little boy or girl Santa is buying for will LOVE whatever you get.

Did your recipient post a wish list? If you think you know your person well enough, you probably do, and probably should just give whatever you think he/she will like a shot. And when all else fails, go with something involving the royal family, especially if it makes fun of them. Remember: we won that pesky war back in the 1700s and love to make fun of the rulers we took the country away from.