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I heart muscle milk. :thumbup: It has a higher saturated fat content, but it's fairly arguable at that. Yarg.

Well, we all know about the weight loss surgeries that are available now. Any new ones that either haven't come out yet or brand new ones? Ephedra, fen-phen, and one other one that I can't remember got booted, too. Meridia and the perscription strength version of Alli are the newer ones. Any of you know about any other new ones?

I know I'm kind of calling in a favor, but if you guys could help me find some information about the history of bariatric surgery and history about medications used, I would be eternally grateful. Thanks ahead of time!

Finally! Someone else wants to! Yay!

I hate homework. I really do. In fact, I feel like pulling my hair out, stabbing holes in my eyes, and POSSIBLY committing suicide seem like a less taxing option.:scared2::w00t::scared2::w00t: To all, a good day.

I swear to god that some people are idiots. I almost feel bad for tearing that guy a new a-hole, but seriously, come on. If you're from hollywood, working in a studio and you come in here fully anti-band because some "incompetent doctor" tried to do your surgery and found a way to screw it up, don't make yourself sound like a Greenpeace activist in the weight loss surgery wing. I just don't see the need to come in here and stir crap up when we're more of a support group than anything else. Ignoring the fact that it sounded like bullshit to begin with. :crying::cursing::smile::cursing::cursing::eek: Sorry, I just hate stupid people who think the world owes them something. I needed to get that out. Sorry sorry. :crying:

I mean, my portions are RIGHT AROUND 3/4 of a cup, give or take the time of day, but here's the thing...it's more about the calories than the portion. More of the hunger is in your head than you think. Don't forget that. Try to keep between 800-1300 calories per day. Plenty of protein, few carbs, few sugars, more whole foods, etc. You know the drill.

I'm so jealous! I want to do that! AHHHHH! Granted, out of the 3.25 mile loop that I run, I've got maybe half of that running... maybe I need to up the ante a little... I do get a LITTLE tighter after a hard workout, but it's almost never bad enough to where I can't eat. Good luck! That's so awesome!

Liquids, High Protein liquids, and LOTS of exercise should do it flawlessly :tongue_smilie: I would recommend cardio, too, by the way.

Yeah, it's a protein powder. Some like it, some don't. I, however, don't like it much.

See, I would love to take it again, but the thing is that I HATE the peak and drop off bit. It sucks sooooo much. I hate being tired during the day. Now, do they do something for the body? Yeah, kind of. Simply, it's basically just a faster heart rate equals more calories burned throughout the day. Nothing special. It wouldn't be too different drinking a sugar-free Red Bull a couple times a day. haha.

I would have done this 100 times over. No question.

Soooooo true. haha. Get good grades, though. That matters. haha. Take it from me.

Mine was really simple and mildly vain, really. Well, in one aspect, that is. I was standing in front on my mirror one day and decided I was tired of everyone who gave me crap for being overweight and not included in social activities because I was some embarrassment. It really pissed me off. I was done with the "being left out" stuff, so that was my vanity moment. About a week later, I decided to take my blood pressure, just out of curiosity. Well, it was too high for my comfortability range, which got my mind racing about everything. Would I find a wife? If I did, would I die not too long after my kids were born because of some co-morbidity? Among a few other questions, mind you, but still. After that, the answer was crystal clear.

I've never done it, but it would take me literally forever to fall asleep with a bunch of stuff hooked up to me. Fun.

I don't have much more than wow...*blinks* hahaha.

Haha. Well, I'm not gonna lie to ya, certain things have looked a bit different since the 80lbs going, but not 3 inches. Plus, if 3 inches were added to a certain something, methinks that would be an issue for some women and myself. haha. :tt1: As the Japanese say, so desu (That's it).

Oh, oh my god, I'm sorry. I really should get down on my knees and beg for your forgiveness. I had no idea that you knew the amazing amount of knowledge that most 10 year olds do, oh, and that you may be a prestigious and successful entrepreneur. God forbid I would ever question your extensive knowledge on any given subject. No one is confused about what "target audience" is. It is about as self-explanatory as possible. Did it ever occur to you that the way things are written and the undertones they are given is very directive in the way something is taken or meant? Well, now you do. You bring a sob story about something that happens to more people than just yourself and you make yourself look like the entire world owes you a deep and sincere apology that would fill the crevices of your heart. Seriously, if you want some credibility, don't make yourself look like a poor victim of some vicious, hanus crime when you are no different than just a poor statistic of the weight loss surgery category. Everything else aside, providing that this really did happen, I wish you nothing but the best. You took a risk and it backfired as they do on occasion. It really is a sad thing when something that can be so beneficial and helpful in someone's life doesn't work out, especially in this case. I really just wish you had come out and explained everything differently instead of giving everyone the idea that you were just trying to get complications of the Lapband out and provoke some emotion. I don't like giving people crap, I really don't, but I'm not going to sit here and tell you that you didn't deserve all of the crap you got. I do wish your mother-in-law all the best, though.

^What she said^ haha.

Okay, okay, we know you're a drama queen and you want attention. Good for you, you got it. Now, go on your talk show, get millions of people's attention. I'm so tired of hearing your apparent sob story and so is just about everyone else. Please feel free to leave as soon as possible. Thanks. :thumbup:

As much as I would love to tell you that I already carry an extra pair of undies in the car or in my back pocket, I'm not gonna lie to ya, I don't. I don't think I could handle losing my bowels whenever unnecessary. haha. Oh, and I took hydroxycut and it definitely helped me a tad. :thumbup:

It's one of those replies... Not Much, U? It actually hurt me to type it out. You should be extremely sorry for making me do that. hahahaha. Juuuuuuuuuust kidding. Oh, and in reference to the banded cow...*blinks a little* I've got nothing... lol.

Just thought I would drop in and say hi! I hope everything is going well for everyone!

Perfect. Seriously, if you keep that up, you will get the same results as anyone else will. Oh and that shake sounds amazing... I'm going to toss one of those together right now. haha.

I would go from liquids to mushies to regular food and see how much fits. Keep an eye on calories, too. Try to keep it from 800-1300.