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Oh dear.... you DO have it bad, don't you Laura!

Call your doctor right now ... spitting up warm tea is not acceptable at all.

Hi HH!! Long time no see! Welcome to my world!! I have actually only lost at a rate of 1# per MONTH (if that) since September!!! I recently dropped 2# in 2 weeks but i'm not sure why. I'm very tightly restricted, and have been since February, but it didn't seem to make much difference. I think I'm eating less junk and consciously trying not to snack.... plus I have been weaning myself off of Lexapro...so maybe that all helped. I can't count the number of times I've read that people just suddenly start losing again after a long, long stall. Who knows what the heck is going on??! Laura gives some good suggestions....beyond that I'd say be patient and try to get back to basics. Don't be such a stranger!

This, my friend, is known as Bandster Hell. It's the time between getting banded and your first fill which will provide the restriction. There's nothing wrong with you! You're just in 'hell'....LOL

I've seen the question asked before...but in a different form. I've seen self-payers have the hernia thrown in "for free". You don't get what you don't ask for, so I'd just call around to a few doctors and see if what you're proposing is reasonable or not. You might be surprised! Maybe do a search in the insurance forum for the word "hernia" and see if you can find similar questions. Best of luck to you!

Tracy--- another thing that might interest you. I'm a big Dr. Phil fan and watch his show every day. He just got through with a series on 'brats' and i think you might relate to a LOT of what went on in that 3-part series. Here's a link for you when you have time...Dr. Phil.com - Shows - The Dr. Phil House: Brat Camp

Tracy, I just have a hard time imagining a 13 yr old "sobbing and having a fit"!! My daughter doesn't even do that!! I'm sorry, but I think he might need some help of some kind. That's just weird. Or do you think it's simply a matter of being spoiled and this is the only way he knows to get what he wants because it's always worked in the past? If that's the case, then I think you are the best thing that ever happend to that kid....and he WILL thank you one day. You are an awesome mom!!

I believe there is.... they are called HATS and you can get them in the HAT department! Aren't I just freakin' hilarious?

You're very welcome, sweetie! It should do great as an annual...you won't have to worry about it spreading out of control that way. It most definitely was a day for the pool. I sure do wish we had one. :thumbup: Our back yard is very shallow so it's impossible. I used to keep a journal in a password protected Word document... could you do that? Anytime you feel like talking or getting together, just ring me up!! I'd be more than happy to meet you! HA!!!! I love it!!! Becky sounds like a very, VERY good friend! Can I borrow her? Babies are great and high school graduates are great....it's all that stuff in between that gets kinda hairy. I cannot believe it's so late and i'm here on this computer. What a weekend....where did it go????? Well, see ya'll in the mornin'. G'night!

MsTrina - you got it!!! Very wise words indeed!!! Eeyore, I wish I could be there the day when his jaw drops to his chest when you're looking hot in just a few short months! HA!! As Trina said... you just keep walking and with your head high, girlfriend!

I am so sorry for your pain....it sucks so bad. You WILL get thru this and you'll be better than ever. When you are skinny and hot(ter) you'll have confidence oozing out of pores you didn't know you had, so don't worry about that! My only concern is that your state of mind could hinder your healing. The first 6-7 days after surgery can be kind of depressing as you are dealing with pain and not being able to eat to soothe yourself. It brings up all kinds of crap for some people. Maybe talk to the nurses at your doctors office, close friends, etc and get their opinion. If it were me, I think I might postpone the surgery IF it didn't cost me anything!! Just my 2 cents. Let us know how you're doing.

Lisa, The barium swallow also showed the stretched pouch? I'm going Thursday for a slight unfill and guess I'll cough up the extra money for a barium swallow, too....just to make sure. The only reflux symptoms I have are that some spicy or acidic foods irritate my esophagus. Only once have I ever been woken up by night-time irritation/coughing, but I chalked that up to eating too late at night, which I rarely do.

Good morning! Tracy, our company got totally out of the offshore business after Rita.... we just can't afford the risk of loss in production. It's a very real threat. Who's a big offshore driller....like Newfield? If you watch Newfield stock during hurricane season, it's quite entertaining. LOL....as long as you don't own any! I think that no matter what, we all need to start thinking in terms of $5+ gasoline.... if it doesn't happen now, it will be a reality within a few years. So don't anybody go out buy a Hummer! I am soooooo glad I got Evan that Civic when I did...another couple of months and his Pathfinder would have been worth ZIP. So much on my list today! Ya'll are gonna be jealous, but I've got another trip to the Guadalupe River this coming weekend. Several families get together and we all have a total blast. This is our 6th year and I used to go to this place when I was a kid... love that my kids are now enjoying it too.

Kat, thanks for all the nice things you said about not "needing" the PS, etc. But I'm doing it for ME more than anyone. I'm really not a vain person or care that much what other people think ...but I just didn't like what I saw in the mirror. I realize that the face lift is rather drastic...that's why I decided not to do it (that plus the $$$$!!!). But the fillers are kinda cheap and I definitely need the eyelid surgery...it affects my vision! BTW, I really enjoyed hearing about your shopping experience today!! WOOO HOOOO!!! Way, way cool!! I can't believe you tried on all those clothes AND went to the golf thing!! Sheesh!! You must really be getting around! $20 says you're gonna be sore and tired tomorrow! Take it easy, ok?

Here ya go, Laura.... these fat enough for ya?? Oh and that last one...in the black and white dress?.... I've got so much hardware on I can hardly breathe!

Well, got my kid all gradjiated. Big day! He didn't like all the attention....it makes him very uncomfortable. You can even see it in the pics. The first one is my DH, and both kids. The 2nd one is Evan and his girlfriend, who he's been with for 2+ years.

Jane?? Oh Jaaaaaaaaaaaane!???? guess she's busy.

The dish is called Queso Flameado and here's a recipe... it couldn't be any easier! This recipe calls for chorizo (mexican sausage), or you can make it with mushrooms, peppers and onions (also good), or grilled shrimp. It's all good! Take the recipe with you and ask them to make it for you!! And...if your batteries are corroded it means you worked that dang thing to death!!! Time for a new one! LOL!

Did ya'll (pronounced: "dijall" ) go to Pamela's party and leave me here alone??? SOmebody forgot to come by and pick me up!!!

Good girl!! Practice, practice, practice!!

YOU ARE SO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL... that's what Evan calls his fellow-students..."the other inmates"...LOL! But he's all done with that now!! He's sooooooooooo excited!

They don't do bypass in Australia?? Wow! I didn't know that!!? Verrrryyy interesting!

I've been struggling with whether or not to get an unfill. I go for a few days when I'm fine...then have a couple of days where I seem to PB way too much!! I'm trying all kinds of 'experiements' to figure out of it's me (bad behaviors) or my band is just plain ol' too tight. So I've been watching closely and have come to the conclusion that I most definitely have the least amount of trouble when I eat meals alone. I guess mostly because I'm not trying to keep up with everyone at my table or to look 'suspicious' in any way. I take my time...not caring if it takes me an hour to eat and I do fine!! But this isn't just an occassional thing....it's like almost every time I eat out with my family! Well at least I've nailed it and I can now be on my guard. What about you? Is there some pattern or behavior that youve recognized that you know gives your trouble?

EXACTLY!! If I'm too tight to eat salad, then I'm too tight!!