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It hurts. Right down the middle of my sternum where my pouchy is. Even a lil off to the right (maybe gallbladder.) Just sore, like brusied. Like my band is squeezing too hard.

Welcome home, and sorry you went through so much. Isn't it amazing that some people fly through this surgery in the morning then go shopping in the evening? Some do well, others have a rough time. Glad you're feeling better.

It's so easy for rich, thin, happy people to judge normal folks. He's an idiot. I feel sorry for Katie.

Wow, that sounds like what I would have written the day before I made the deicion to have weight loss surgery. I've been in your shoes, so take those damn shoes off and get some new ones. It's a little creepy that you wrote that because they really were my words last year. Mentally ill mother, alcoholic father, very rough life. I turned it all around and became a goofball. It's my built-in defense system. Find a fabulous new career, for example. It's working wonders for me. Rearrange your entire house. Put the beds in the living room and paint the whole thing bright, cherry colors. Go on a bike ride, read funny books, collect phone numbers and make new girlfriends. Go to comedy clubs, don't sit around. Go to the drugstore and try on all the makeup. Call all the Mary Kay reps in your area (there are probably 95 on your block) and get daily facials. Wear flowers in your hair. Go to the mall in a dress with no underwear. Do something - do anything. Just do do do do do!

I'm curious, what happens with morning sickness? Do you still morning sickness in the top pouch now?

I decided to check out my completion and see what's new in lingerie, so I went to the International Lingerie Convention, which was held at the Rio Hotel Casino. People, if this convention ever comes to your town, it's a must see! I can't believe the things I saw! If you guys think what I do is X-rated, you are wrong! My lotions, potions & adult toys are NOTHING compared to what's going on in the sex world these days! I saw isles and isles of things I can't even describe. I should have taken pictures to post on the "What are these" game thread! A whole line of mink handcuffs, mink whips, fur watches, talking sex books, hot guys and girls walking around mostly naked, all greased up, entire companies that sell "fun part" shaped Cookies and candy, 9000 different types of thigh highs, jewelry, headwear, 10 inch spike heels, glass toys, whips, lips, chains and hips! I'm glad I started Slumber, because that's not something I'd ever consider going to. But WOW, what a cool event! I went with Babs from Texas but I was in a major hurry and couldn't visit long. Yesterday I had my first Slumber Baby - I signed up a recruit, and then signed up another! Check out the convention if it comes to town. Totally cool!

Tricia, please get to your doc right away. Infections anywhere near the port site are an urgent situation. Nothing should have infected pus. Better safe than sorry.

It could be the tubing. I kept feeling a hard lump, then it shifted, then it got harder. Leave it alone! I thought it was scar tissue, so I kept massaging it, adding heat, etc. I tried making it go away, but it was the tube that eventually poked out of my infected, open wound. This could happen if the doc put the port too close to the skin. This is my personal experience and my own opinion, so take it with a grain of salt. I could be very wrong, but better safe than sorry. Good luck, and keep us posted.

Bump for KH

I say yuck. My girl just re-did the roots blonde, but she didn't go "Billy Idol White" like I had it before. It looks great, but she explained that she did the color to match the style. It was either cut me into a Pixie and re-do my color, or touch up the roots and wait for this style to grow out. I knew I loved her for a reason. But since I'm growing out that fun bob, I decided to flip it up for my big date Saturday night, which looked terrible. Go ahead and pooh-pooh my picture, and YES, I've gained a few (fluctuates between a 5-10 lb gain.) Keep in mind, we all have an opinion, so please please please be nice. If you have anything to say that will make me barf, then let's see a FULL BODY pic of you! Muhwahahahaaha!

I could just hurl right now. I'm suffering from a stuffed up throat making it hard to swallow and even hard to catch my breath because I eat too late. Just another bad habit I need to break. Thanks for sharing. 6 a.m. here and tight as a drum.

Anyone have her address? It's on my old puter that's been disconnected. Please PM me. Thanks.

I'm honestly broken hearted here. I know exactly how you feel, and it's awful. Could one of the moderators post my pics? I'm sorry, but I won't be able to come back to this thread because I can't bare to look. Hearing of another port removal with packed wound flooded back my memories, and I'm not feeling so well right now. So you have a sick buddy here in Vegas. Sympathy pains. The wound is enormous, but rest assured it will close. Every day that 6 feet of gauze will get smaller and smaller. The smaller it gets, the faster it closes. PM or call me, k?

I'm too braindead to count days today, but this stupid thread kept me from goodies and soda all weekend. Unbelievable.

Or bookmarkers.

You asked for it! I think they're Upstairs Downstairs Arousers from the Renaissance period. We've come a long way, so here's what they look like today. And no, I don't have them in MY nightstand!

On another thread, one of our members referred to her girl parts as giblets. I'm still laughing! What are some of your household nicknames? Follow my lead: Grandma used to make me go "Shishee" before we left the house (pee pee.) I have a Nooner (coochie.) My husband likes a good hooter. Or he wants me to hooter his p****.) Tampons = poonage Poonage for the noonage = Tampons (thank Chris for that one.)

Let's have a moment of silence in honor of Miss Michelle. I realize we've all congratulated her again, but I think this picture needs a little more attention. I'm sorry for the fuzzy quality, but these were Michelle's pants last year. If you are thinking of getting the band, or if you are a worried Newbie, just keep looking at this picture. Yes, it's a huge and frightening decision, and it's a big gamble. People DO have some major complications, port infections, erosion, etc. But look at Michelle. Just look at her! Michelle and I have been through bumpy times together, but I think this girl deserves a standing ovation. Not only has she lost 100 pounds with her band, but she's always here for us. MICHELLE, I'M STANDING UP TYPING. BIG, HUGE, ENORMOUS, CRY BABY ROUND OF APPLAUSE AND THANKS TO YOU FOR ALL YOU ARE, AND ALL YOU DO. Much Love, Lis

You need to thank yourself, girly! Varooom, you rock!

Baby V, I personally KNOW you can do this. You people don't want Michelle getting all the damn chips, do you? Penni, how is everyone adding all that crap (haha, you all know I hate stupid smileys and tickers) to their signature lines? People are coming up with all sorts of crazy stuff, the chips shouldn't be that hard. I'm having delicious Water with freezer burned ice right now. Life is grand!

Yesterday I met a woman who lost her 33 year old girlfriend, who died 11 days after a Gastric Bypass. The 33 year old and her husband traveled from Vegas to California to use one of the best doctors around. Both surgeries went without a hitch. However, the woman's legs became swollen, and she ignored the problem. Her mother begged her to go to the emergency room. The girl I met also begged the friend to get medical attention since her legs looked suspiciously swollen. The girl kept saying her legs were always swollen. Everyone begged her, but she decided she'd wait it out. Eleven days later she collapsed, and she died within hours. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to get all the details, but the cause of death was related to some sort of blood clot problem. It killed her. She could have saved her own life if she paid attention to warning signs. SHE DID NOT HAVE TO DIE. I've heard several similar stories of people who ignore symptoms, hoping the problem will go away. Don't ignore problems. Attack them from every angle till you know you're safe. If a doctor suggests diagnostic testing, "just to be on the safe side," then don't wait for a convenient time - get in immediately. Maybe nothing's wrong, but maybe nothing's right, either. Safety first. Period. If you're worried or scared about your upcoming surgery date, good for you! You should be concerned and cautious. Going in with concerns is the best and safest way to a healthy recovery. Listen to your body, watch for anything that seems odd or feels wrong. Never think you are pestering your surgeon. If he doesn't call back, stay on the line, call again, and call the office manager, the nurse. If a doctor only gets one call, he might not think it's urgent. We pay a small fortune for this surgery, so the doctor better tap dance his ass to the phone or give me his number and I'll call! Never avoid calling your surgeon because you think you are pestering him. Read all the posts here by NJChick, for example. She's going to make an excellent patient because she's been participating here and learning as much as possible BEFORE her surgery date. She has valid concerns, but she's going in with knowledge and will know what to expect after surgery. She'll be able to tell the difference between post-surgical discomforts vs. something out of the ordinary that needs to be addressed with her surgeon. Gold stars to her and the rest of you newbies that are here every day acting like a sponge, absorbing vital information. If something really uncomfortable or out of the "norm," get on the horn immediately. Do NOT log into LBT and ask why your wounds are red, swollen or leaking. Do NOT come here if you can't swallow, or if you passed out earlier. Don't come to LBT if your pain is so severe that you can't move. Please don't come here for medical answers because we are not doctors. However, the second you get off the phone with your surgeon, I beg you to PLEASE log in and tell share everything here AFTER you have called your surgeon. If your surgeon isn't available, then you can come here to ask suggestions for other alternatives to finding another surgeon, for example. I'm not trying to scare you; I'm trying to empower you. Go in with ammo. Know what to expect, and you'll be ready for anything. We'll all be here waiting on the banded side with love and support. Good luck to all of you! Oh, and most important, keep a sense of humor. You'll need it!

Nyk, slow and steady is a great way to lose weight. Thirty one pounds isn't anything to snuff off! That's over three huge sacks of potatos. Good job!

I'm extremely proud to be a member here right now. Your loss is astonishing. I am a little concerned with your port though. Make sure to have a good doc keep an eye on it... did they do it under fluoro? That's a good way to poke a tube and spring a leak. But you sound like you have your eating under control, so fill or no fill, you rocked your band. Congrads.

I had earlier posted a picture of something called Upstairs Downstairs Arousers (buzzing clips for the nips) but then I was afraid they'd offend someone. Sorry for bring perversion to this thread, it was supposed to be funny but I deleted it. But Terri, with your permission we could start a whole new chain of fun threads called, "What is it." I like this game.

By the way, be honest with yourselves. Just because I gave up soda doesn't mean I can take up Starbucks, and just because you give up Cheetos doesn't mean you can take up Fritos, for example. I'm drinking garbage can size containers of watered down ice tea. Not much flavor, probably just enough to stain my teeth. We just can't win, can we? So I'll be thin with brown teeth. Nice.