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Me too! I thought that was odd...not anymore...I'm not the only one! weird password (way too many #'s), great web-sight

Congratulations Karen! I'm going in for my first fill with my new band today. Looking forward to gurgles and sipping. Dr. McKeen in SJ does blind fills also but numbs you up first. Did Dr. Cirangle do your fill in SF? Did he remove any air or just add saline? Hate those looong needles, I wont watch.

water skiing as soon as my doc says go, I'm going to try again

Chicken Chilli Egg salad Tuna salad Turkey anything... hard shell taco, meatloaf, meat patty w/onion & tomatoe slice *most of my foods have a lubricant such as mayo, ranch or bar-b-q... Mornings have been cottage or ricotta cheese. Fruits are abundant as the last filler at the end of meals peanuts and jerkey work good for a snack

When were you banded? August 14, 2003 What was your weight ON DAY OF SURGERY? 244 lbs What is your weight now? 174 lbs What size do you wear? 12 How tall are you? 5'5.5

Orchids...very tricky plant. I've had some for years and others just a few weeks before I kill them. When the flowers die cut the stem just below the last flower, you may get another bud shoot or the hole stem may die. It's worth a try, I've got a few shoots over the years. Water once a week, not on the leaves, furtilize once a month. I've never transplanted an Orchid, they like tight pots, but have heard to transplant ever 2 years?? African violets are a bit like Orchids Bamboo is hard to kill, at least the stuff that grows outside. Good Luck

no matter now tight I was, I could always eat chips.

Joy to the world You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips You're trying hard not to show it, baby But baby, baby I know it

I've yet to have a fill with this band after 4 months and have restriction off and on depending on time of day, how fast I eat and what I eat. Sound like your doing fine, restristion comes in all different ways.

I'm so Happy for you. Everything happens for a reason!

I've researched and seen pics of Dr. Alejandro Cardenas's work. I've also talked with some of his very happy patients. He's in Monterrey MX. His prices are right but better yet his work is wonderful. I do have a mental date of Nov 17th...just before Thankgiving. That should give me all winter to heal. If I don't get my money by then (waiting on a settlement) then looking at January as well and will pull a loan. On avg. I'm loosing 3-4 lbs a month which should put me at goal (157) by next March :banana April 17th 06 I want to go to Belize!! I'm trying to plan everything.

Thanks Kare, I really needed to see this. As soon as I get my money together I'll be doing my eyes, chin and tummy. I bruise easy as well so I'm expecting the worst. Odd how we have to go through hell for beauty. You look great!

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Congratulations! Be happy be very, very happy

Only first thing in the morning! That's your lowest weight of the day. The rest of the day is crap

Like I'm going to read about this party and not attend....I don't think so. twas fun saying I'm crashing your party and you asked "where are you"(picture america's funniest)

I'm so HAPPY for you! do take it easy. we've all been thinkin bout U

Tricia It's been a long time...I'm so glad they found your leak and you got it fix! what an ordeal, sound a bit like my hole in the kink. Welcome home! Hi Sass, If your in my neighborhood, you better come see me. Pam, most docs fill the band during placement to insure it all works, then unfill it. Congratulations.

Update please! Did they do a flouro-xray leak check with omniplaque?

How cute, I always call mine a kidney bean. Glad everythings good!

Thanks for the update angels

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Yes is does make the food go down...drinking anything pushes the food down to the lower stomach, thus the full feeling is gone and the hunger sets in.

When I was newly banded and cooking for my kids, I'd catch myself putting food in my mouth then realizing what am I doing and spit it out...I didn't realize how much food I ate while cooking. I am guilty of trying stuff and spitting it out, just cause I want to taste it. very wrong and I should be slapped up side the head.

I love the last pic the best! Looks like your having a wonderful summer. Thanks for sharing