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No cream -- what does that do? No Valium -- just cold wash rags on my neck and such. Said to drink a protein drink before my fills. It is no fun. Have a good night.

I went home as well - but was not able to sleep in my own bed. You will find most sleep ina recliner the first few nights from surgery!

West Coast Fat Guy -- You are absolutely correct -- what a great post. Lauren -- I have to diet - to be successful with the band -- some days are easier than others. But the hardest time I have is when I have gone off my proper eating - because of the mental - "oh I can have just a little of this and that -- I have done so well -- I hardly have eatten anything all day -nothing goes down very well - let me have some ice cream; starbucks frappacino..." (you get the idea) Trying to get back on the "Band" wagon once been off is hard - and takes dedication! (IMO) I am not trying to discourage you -- but give you the real life expectations as well. It is the best thing I did for myself. But I was scared that I couldn't live the band style (Low carb; no soda's) - so 7 mos prior - I tested the diet and lost 50lbs - and the 7 mos after surgery - I lost 46lbs. -- It is a tool - that is all. BEST WISHES ON GETTING BANDED!

Tomorrow is the day! Best wishes for a speedy recover. Be brave!

Here is my "Heidi-Marie" - you don't think she is spoiled - do you?

The beta home looks so clean! He is adorable. I want a tatoo -- just scared to death of needles! Even my fills are a challenge -- 1st one took 1-1/2 hours, because of my almost passing out.

I hade a co-worker that use to get cold sores alot and he ate TUM's - he said that made them go away and prevented them. Just a thought.

Maybe they lost weight before the lapband? Either way - they are my hero! I want to lose 80 more -- :laugh: Then I will plan a big party. Maybe I better lose 85 then the party for a net of 80 -- hahaha!

I posted it there as inspiration to someone having doubts about doing the lapband! I promise next time I will post here. Thanks - Have a good day!

Michelle – 238 – whooo hoooo!!! You go girl! Kat – sorry you temp filling came out – again. Can you use toothpaste and place it backin? Or is it not that type? TracyK – great for you getting a new car – what a great feeling that is. Have fun – zooom zoom… Pam – I want a highlander hybrid so bad – but my dh says it is not big enough for us. He is a bigboy – and we have a german shephard – but I was wanting something easier for her to get into the back end of as she is getting older and having problems jumping. Terry – I continue to have you and your family in my prayers. Hopefully she will be released soon, and all better. Jenn – I think she is taking advantage of you – that is not right – family or not. Good luck on your new job! Janiebug – don’t do it – second job will be too much IMO. Judy – hope you are having fun! Well my TOM is all screwed up again – 14 days since last start and I am starting again! -- I was going so good at 28 days (up to Jan 2) being regular then the past few months 12 days (1/15); 26 days (2/10); and now 14 days (2/24). WTF! Weight is back up 5-6 lbs from my low on Valentines day – I am so depressed. Have a good day everyone! I will be in charlotte this week – but I will try to lurk (check in to at least keep up-to-day with reading the posts).

Wishing you the best -- keep us posted how you do.

Kat -- Go to MY ACCOUNT then on my left hand side look for Subscribed Threads List Subscriptions View All you should be able to see it here and click on it. Also in the bar that we click "View First Unread" go over to Thread Tools --> and make sure you Subscribe to this thread. The Favorites Idea would be great --- Maybe Alex can make that happen.

This was great -- made me cry. Thanks everyone for the feedback on the glasses -- I'll keep them! :smile2:

Haydee – get well soon & you are adorable with your glasses. Terry – I have you and your family in my prayers. Laura – great B&A pictures in your blog. Kity – great NSV. Judy – you look great! Wish I had musical talent. I played the clarinet – in 5th thru 8th – but I wasn’t any good. I have also tried the piano and organ – can’t count that is my trouble. I got new glasses -- what do you think? My husband picked them out -- I have 30 days to return if I don't like them. Be honest - what do you think?

Lovmy2dogs Welcome!!!! I live in Chesapeake. We can get together sometime, after this nasty weather blows through. I would be glad to help and assist any way possible. Then we need to plan an area get-together for all of us -- harleynana, denise, and all others who wish to come and have fun! :grouphug: Good Night! :thumbup:

I have done something similar -- I always fly Tuesday out of Norfolk back on Friday-- and this one time I go to check-in and the self-check in doesn't give me my stuff so I get the guy to help and find out I was scheduled to fly out Monday and set me return Thursday, earlier than I usually do-- he changed my whole trip and didn't charge me a thing. So -- see I am not laughing - been there and done that.

Oh I am so sorry Diane! I know how much you loved her and how special she was. Sending you lots of love and hugs! Thanks for asking - yes I am feeling better - on my last 2 doses of antibodics. Take it easy and if you need anything - please let me know, I would be glad to help or assist.

Haydee – get well soon! Laura & Terry – I am extremely tight today as well. I don’t know if it was the overeating and aggravating it yesterday – or just scaring the stuff from slipping thread. I have been getting in 128 oz of liquid a day (gulps are fine) – today not even 64 oz – sips every 15-20 minutes. Could it be the full moon? I haven’t had a fill since 1/10. Scale was up today 3 lbs and rings that barely stay on fingers – tight as can be. TracyK – Happy Birthday! – I personally am so proud of you to be close to goal – and know that just because you have a few pounds – it is no different that the 70 lbs – if anything more frustrating due to the fact the scale moves even more slowly the closer you get to goal. And for the record – some doctors recommend you indulge like you did today occasionally! You are doing great – this was just one day – for the overall good! Terry – How is your Mom doing? Judy - how wonderful for you to find such deals on clothing and having NSV’s! Laura – wonderful NSV for you as well. Kat – How is the tooth? You are so brave to go through the pannectomy – I can’t even think about another surgery. Tracy – love the hair/highlights! You are beautiful. Jenn – Monday will be here before you know it. Your Mom sounds wonderful and what a wonderful NSV on the sizes and that will make you even more confident on Monday! HAVE A GREAT DAY TOMORROW EVERYONE!

I read this entire Thread the other day - and scared me to death. Here is one that really sums it up: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f78/found-out-today-my-band-slipped-46443/index2.html#post709385 As I have complained many times - that I have reflux since being banded. And it seems that at times it is easier to eat JUNK because I am too tight. And I get pains when I eat and sometimes continue to eat though it. After reading the referenced thread - it seems I am a perfect canidate for band slipage. -- and it is more common than not. Especially 1 year plus - and generally required surgery. Talk about being SCARED.. this is me right now.

I could have and should have written this post. It seems like I do good for a while - then indulge in something - then crave and continue to indulge out of control. I need help -- most of the time I indulge when no-one is around. I will be good all day then I get left alone for a few hours and wham-- anything I can get my hands on. This was me today - and yesterday!

You are at a great place for SUPPORT. Join in -- lots of great info, friends and support here at LBT. Best wishes.

I agree with Stefanie! I found moving helped getting the gas out of my body. I also used Gas-X strips - unsure if that helps this type of pain or not. I felt better taking them. That is all that counts - I guess. Best wishes.

I fly alot and I have never had this happen - or read about that happening here. Sorry. Very interesting though.

Welcome to LapBand Land! Wishing you continued success!

Welcome -- Hope you find the answers you need and looking for. Best wishes.