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Won't she look cute in one of those outfits on the beach? Do you think she would get lots of attention?

she could probably crochet some coconut halves on it too!

Paula - I bet everything is just fine, but if it was me, I would go get checked out just for peace of mind. You will want to find a different doctor anyway, so you might just as well go in and do it all at once. I am sorry you are going through all this, and I know right now you are scared to death. Take a big deep breath and relax a little, then call and make an appointment with a different doctor. {{{{{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

It use to be as soon as I finished one meal, I was always thinking what am I going to make for the next meal. I think food was always on my mind. I never hoarded food but I always took that extra bite or two even if I was stuffed. I could be full and be going down the road and smell something and get some of it. NOW.....I don't think about food all day long, if I want something that I know is not really good for me I stop and ask myself if I really want it, if I need it, if I am really hungry, and if I say yes, then I eat it. I have always believed a little of something isn't going to hurt you, it is when you deny yourself for so long that when you finally take that first bite, you can't stop. I never deny myself anthing, I just choose to have it or not. It just seems as long as I know I can have it, I don't care if I eat it or not, I can make that decision. I use to make fun when someone told me they forgot to eat, but now it happens to me sometimes. (Usually my belly growls loud enough to let me know) I forget to take things out of the freezer to cook when I get home. I forget it is getting late and I haven't even started supper. My hubby usually asks me what is for supper? So, I guess I can say that food has affected me in a positive way, it has made me stop and think before I eat or drink anything. I can also focus on other things besides food.

Looking forward to hearing about your surgery, please post and let us know how you are.

Welcome Curly!

Sounds like a great idea to me. Good luck!

Glad you got her home!

Good Luck Melissa! Please keep us posted!

I haven't been on for a few days, I have been really sick, and I still am. I have the flu, the doctor said I had it full blown! I have been running a temp of 103 and my head feels like it is going to explode. My body aches and my throat is sore, and of course the terrible caugh that goes along with it. I am really weak and can't sit up long at a time. The doctor said 5-7 days of this, and I am highly contageous! I cancelled my fill that was scheduled for yesterday. The doctor also said since I had the first origianal round of flu shots, he had to report that the strain broke through the shot. Anyway, I just wanted you to all know that I just haven't been able to reply to your posts, and I also wanted to wish you all a very "Happy New Year".

I got my water in everyday! Yesterday I drank so much I got up all night!

Hey Donali! Glad you came by, we have all been thinking about you! We miss your beautiful and helpful posts! I hope to see more of you!

Thanks Leatha! Has anyone told you that you are damn good?

Good Luck! It will be over before you know it! Please post your experience when you feel up to it for all the newbies following you.

No gain or loss for me, although I think the only reason I didn't lose was because I was so sick I couldn't eat much. I ate all the wrong things so that has to be the reason. I am back on track today! Come on y'all, together we can do this. Let's eat like bansters today!

Sheryl - Starting over don't have to be that difficult. Just start by making better choices, like eating your hard protein first. Take one step at a time, don't try to do everything at once. Make sure you don't drink with your meals or 1 hour after. Once you have accomplished that, then add a little exercise in, and before you know it, you will be back on track. Come here and talk with us, we will try to help you any way we can. I find if I come to this board everyday, not only do I learn new things, I get a lot of support. Good Luck, and keep us posted on your progress.

There are several people on here that uses that doctor (I think it is the same one) that could give you more information. Can you tell us who told you about the deaths? That sounds like a rumor to me, but worth checking out.

Laurie - I am glad you posted, you have been on my mind alot lately. I am sending prayers for you and your family.

Me too! I freeze all the time. This is the first year I could wear sweaters!

I'm sorry you are having so many problems with your Doctor. Maybe you could email Don at Inamed and have him send you something in writing to take to your doctor. Maybe you could print off some of the other posts that tells how much fill the other people got and show your doctor. I have the small band and got 1.5cc the first fill and I am not restricted either, however, I had an appointment to have one yesterday and had to cancel. That is a very large band for your size, and it is definately going to take a larger fill for you. Good Luck!

All I have been drinking is water! And yes, I am one that is running to the bathroom!

Congrats to you! It will be here before you know it! Read everything you can, get your liquid stuff all in, but not too much! I am happy for you!

Thanks y'all, I am beginning to believe I will live! lol It has been tough, this sure isn't any fun, but at least I do feel a little better today.

Great pictures! What a nice spur of the moment trip!

Thanks Nancy! They sound really good!