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If Your Insurance is covering the cost, I would stay the night. Anesthesia effects everyone differently, you may just sleep or be in allot of pain (the worst part for me was the gas pressure in my chest). It was nice to be cared for and not think about what's going on at home. And when I got home it wasn't quiet. I read Nicci is your Angel, will she be at the Hospital with you?

Hi Delarla I was reading this painful tread yesterday and put in a call to AnnMarie and was waiting for a return call from her all day. It was ironic that others where doing the same thing. She and her Husband Eric are both banded and I believe they have a place in Vegas and they can give fills also. So when or if you get a hold of her ask about that. I am truly sorry that your going through this pain and frustration.

Maybe next time, it's a 9 hour drive for me...schools out "Going swimming " Meet me in Barstow.......

Can I come to the Party?. I'd love to go to Vegas :banana

Relax enjoy the show! You'll be in my thoughts as well. Your about to start a new jouney:D

:cool: Michelle Congratulations. You've done an excellent job! I was watching a video of Yosemite (about a year ago) that had me in it when I decided to do something about my weight as well. Looking in the mirror isn't the same as seeing yourself on film. Does it add 10lbs?

:cool: Dalarla OMG Your Gorgeous. Thanks for posting your beautiful face. The only pig I see now is the LapBandTalk.com pig-ass

Alexandra What a ka-winky-dink.. The Sushi bar near work knows me well, when they see me coming they bring out a bowl of soup as I sit down and serve all my fish without seaweed or rice. But 3 weeks ago I was in the city getting my hair done and decided to go to the mall and do some shopping....Well saw a sushi joint so stopped for a few bites. First Maguro and Salmon then a few Calif rolls. It was a matter of 5 minutes and off to the bathroom I went. Was definitely the seaweed as I did have trouble chewing it. Glad to hear all the fills went well. I've been contemplating getting a fill soon and check on that possible kink in the tube? I'm able to get alot of fruit and some big salads down. The other thing I've notice I don't hiccup as much. My last fill was in January so its time for a check-up. Topsy I have a Swedish band as well and am currently at 5.7ccs but my first fill was 1.75ccs and 4 closed me off completely. Have a good trip.:cool:

I was wondering if anybody's heard from her and how's her Mom doing? Missing you

Hi Jane Congratulation to you and your family! Sounds like you've done your research and the timing is right. 7 weeks will be here before you know it.

It does look painful. Your other scars look better then mine(mine are dark) and your boobs look great! I'm sorry I'm not much help. Could we get a face shot too. I'm gonna cut and paste....

:cool: Hi Jacqui Welcome to LapBandTalk I know all about BC not paying. I went to Monterrey Mexico and had my band placed by Dr. Sanchez at the cost of 10,850. Depending how much your willing to pay there are quit a few doctors in the Bayarea and in Sacramento. Sassaay lives in Roseville, she used Dr Machado ( I don't know anything about her doctor). I use Dr. Mckeen of San Jose for my fills, I believe his cost to place a band including 1 year of fills is about 20,000. Good luck

Thanks for this thread.. I was 13, over 180 lbs. and a sociological mess. There was this kid, Terry who would tease me constantly every day he had me crying as the whole class was laughing. The teacher wouldn't do anything, neither would my mom. Over the next year I lost 50 lbs. became emotionally better and went into Sequoia High School. Terry went to San Carlos High. I didn't see him for 4 years. Then I was at post graduation party and I saw a guy in a wheel chair, it was Terry. At first I didn't want to approach him but finally did. He told be what had happened, that he was at the Santa Cruz boardwalk riding the sky cars and decided to get out of the car and was hanging on the cable and fell about 30 feet thus paralyzed from the waist down. We talked about all the tormenting and the grief he cause me, he was sincerely sorry and told me how good I looked. He asked If I would consider going out with him. I said "Never in a million years". I never saw Terry again but there was some closure to that part of my life. You can imagine what I was thinking.... I can't wait to see the nude pics!~

This happened just the other day... My Roxanne (6 years old) and I were pulling on the chicken wish bone and I won. She asks "What did you wish for?" I said "Your not sapose to tell otherwise your wish won't come true. But years ago I wished for you and my wish came true" Ya she says "Daddy planted the seed... Did you swallow it?" I thought for a moment and answered "yes"...

Dede I do wish you the best of luck! Chin up and don't give up. One size does not fit all!

Hi Terry Isn't the band wonderful! My band has changed my life and I feel happier each day. You definitely don't look 50!! Smiling right back at you. Your beautiful

Hi Sue I hope your surgery went as "text book" and that you look and feel marvelous that is when your all healed up. I've heard some PS can take a few months to see results but in your case I think your going to see results immediately? I've been thinking about you. Fill us in with all the details when you can.

Sacha I have an AMI Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band which is currently in clinical trials. Mine was placed by Dr. Sanchez in Mexico and he did choose this band for me because "I have more fat around my stomach and internal organs". I'm very happy with my band, at first I was trying to compare bands and they're effects but have concluded It's an individual experience.

Donali You look great! What a difference a cut can do. Love the necklace too. I'm laughing about the low breasts cause the other day I had a party and my girlfriends and I were talking about "How Much does a breast weigh?" and "How low can they go" like torpedoes... Here's the joke An old lady was tiered of living and decided to kill herself and wanted to make sure she'd get a clean shot. So she called her doctor and asked "Where is your heart located?" the doctor said "right below your left breast". The next day she was admitted into emergency for shooting her knee cap.

Oh Happy Day! Congratulations:D

Hey Sue Hope your calm and ready for tomorrow. I wish you the best. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I'm so Jazzed for you! Congratulations

Thanks, Donali your Absolutly Beautiful. You need to go shopping. Its true, when you have better fitting clothes , you can look thinner. The better half encouraged me to wear other than black. So I bought a pair of beige capris and got 7 compliments and remarkes on how much weight I've lost the first day I wore them. So sorry about your babies

I've been real patient. New pics please, ah come on? How bout one with the Pom:D Your latest 2 on your websight are pretty but we need an up to date pic!

The first Pic was taken about 2 yrs ago at my Heaviest, 270 lbs. Since I wouldn't let people take pics of me this is the only one I could find and at the time I hated him for taking it. So now I thought it would be fun to take a similar pic to see the difference. Yesterday we went to the beach.