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Nope, but I am certainly going to find out! I have more than enough medical bill to file this year! lol Lisa, how did your meeting with Greg go? Is he as full of the devil as he sounds?

I ask them to file it when I went in the other day for my fill. I still have a $2500.00 deductible, and they don't pay jack s#it on anything, so I doubt it will be much!

Hey, did anyone get their book yet? I haven't gotten mine and it was supposed to be shipped a few weeks ago. I sent them 2 e-mails asking about it and haven't gotten a response yet!

I know how you feel, I just got a bill from my doctor for an additional $4300.00 for the hernia repair he did! Not good timing at all!

Sultana - I am glad to hear you are doing better. Hopefully you will be able to stay at this restriction and it will be good to you!

My hardest time is at night too, but I think that is because my hubby eats from the time he walks in the door till he goes to bed!

Congrats and welcome to bandland!

Darcy - I am doing the happy dance for you, look at that new 51 pounds gone! :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana Whooooo Hoooooo, I am so happy for you!

Welcome to bandland! I am glad you had an easy time of it. Good Luck!

I was having problems too, then I remembered a doctor told me years ago if I would drink a v-8 every day I would never have that problem again. I started drinking one and it has been working so far.

Awwww Darcy girl, I wish I could help you. I know some one who had done this can soon. I feel bad for you girl! Hopefully it will pass soon. Hugs!

I just got back from the Doctor's office and I got my first fill. He put in 1.5cc, and I am on liquid the rest of the day. I didn't feel the needle or anything. I just felt some pressure from him pushing down to put it in the port. He put it in and pulled it out and put it in again. So anyone being afraid of this needs to know there is no pain at all!

Pat - They put 2 IV needles in me, one in each hand and one was hurting so bad when I woke up. I ask the nurse about it and she checked it and said they used too big of a needle. She took it out, but my hand stayed swollen and turned black and blue for a couple of weeks. I know my fill is working right now, but I might be still a little swollen, but it is doing an amazing job on the eating right now. I sure hope it stays that way! How are you doing with your eating? Or should I say drinking mostly? Jello worked real good for me during that phase. I also warmed up my Protein drink and it tasted like hot chocolate and it was really good.

Yes Vera I did do some burping! I take it that is the norm. Paula yes I do feel that tight feeling. I am taking it very easy, only a few spoons of warm Soup. Water, Water, and more Water. Michelle - Thanks, I need to get moving on the downward trend again. Darcy - I soooooooooo hope so too! lol Thanks y'all!

I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you

I'm with Becky and Vera, I too have normal relatives. I am very thankful for that!

Violet - I wasn't losing any more weight. I went for about 3 weeks without a loss. I also could eat a lot of food, and everything I wanted! It was time for that fill!

Yes, Violet I was talking to you.

Penni - I'm glad to hear that your Mother is cancer free. What a relief that must be for you. I will say a prayer for both your Mom and your Sister. Hugs!

Pat - You probably are already at the hospital, but just wanted to wish you luck on your big day today! Please post and let us know how you are when you are able to. You will be in bandland before you know it!

Good Luck to you, and please post and let us know how you are when you can!

Beautiful picture, it's always nice to put a face to who you are talking to.

Good for you Laurie! I really can't give you any advice on the letter as I didn't go through insurance. I just wanted to say I am proud of you for not giving up! I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you!

Some restriction in my band! (hopefully tomorrow) For nothing to ever happen to my band. The energy to keep up with my exercises. Good Health To always be surrounded by my family. Maybe some money to pay off my new Doctor bill! UGH! And some WARM weather! lol

Babs - Sorry you are having so many problems at one time. Maybe things will get better once your hubby gets use to his meds. Just a quick question for you, are you getting enough oil in your diet? I had a neighbor that went on a very low fat diet, and her hair started falling out. None of her doctors knew why, so she came over and asked me. I was going to beautician school at the time, and the only thing I could think of was she wasn't getting enough fat into her system. She added the fats back in and her hair all grew back. I know a lot of times when we are dieting, oils/fats are the first thing we try to eliminate and it isn't always the best. Our bodies need oils to function properly. Good luck, I hope things do get better for you. Hugs to you!