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I am very experienced when it comes to lasers. Some for hair but mainly for port wines. Due to the fact that I have a port wine stain on my forehead. ( a red-birthmark). Lighter ones are known as stawberry marks. I have had 23 treatments over 10 years. My two cents is that as far as sun exposure goes: No sun before- because you skin won't take to the laser if taned NO-NO-NO sun after for a least 2 months to be safe because sun WILL make the area hyper-pigment & this can be a permenante problem. This also goes for any areas that are LIPO-suctioned. 45 sun block is best & shade. The hyper pigmented skin may fade as time goes by & or be bleached with certain Expensive creams but more than not it doesn't help & only time will (sometimes a year/sometimes never) Be careful & follow all post-op instructions to a tee. I myself can't wait to be laser from Bikkini front to the far depths of Space : uranus ;0). Of course I think a little landing strip is always in good taste;0) I am definetly waiting till I hit my 90 pd goal for my unveiling.

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Willpower & Trish---- This is great news!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHHHOOOOHOOOO For both of you!!!!!!!!

I have really gained alot from these comments in this subject. I do understand a little of what Norma is saying... I agree that some folks give-up to early in some instances & resort to surgery. I feel this is mainly ture of those who are young & in no way could have tried as many options as a person 10 yrs their senior or more has done. Surgery is a huge desicion not to be taken lightly. But for those who do choose surgery; I think & I have witnessed that not only was it the right decision but the best & safest one for permanate weight loss. Its still tough in everyway to loose with or without the band. The security, if you can call it that, is that with the band your more likely to keep it off & not regain it back plus some. I think every attempt at weight loss is a victory & every type of diet or tool MUST take a period of adjustment. Norma - I have felt exactly like you & have yet to be banded... But the more I sit & think about it...I KNOW I CAN lose another 40 pds-on my own-no sweat.....................................BUT I also know that it will probably stay off for a year or maybe with a TREMENDOUS amount of effort 1 1/2 years & than slowly it will come back.. It might be a job change, a marriage, a death, a newborn or the change of the season. My 38 years tells me it will come back.. Hopefully with the band & a tremendous amount of work it will forever be gone & least under control. Boy... More than anyone on this site , I wish you the most success & healing. I really look forward to hearing from you over the next month. God Bless You! Please stay in touch, your point of view is very important for all to hear.

Princess has beautiful colors!! She looks like you could stroke her for hours at a time & never tire. What a pretty Kitty :0)

Norma((hugs))) I am not banded as of yet - but feel the emotions you are going through- the bandster will give you GREAT advice on what to do next- so just hang in there. I strongly believe that a month or two from now your story will change & you will end up saying that its the BEST thing you could have done not only for yourself but also for your child. ( at least I hope so) I wish you well & mental satisfaction. Warmly Christina

Best of luck to you! Just think..in time for summer:0)

Bumped for Rachel

Bumped for Rachel

Bumped for Rachel

There have unfortunately been several problem stories. One gentleman had his band placed & it wasn't even placed around his stomach (just floating around inside). He has since been re-banded & doing very well. Another gal had & still has, but is healing nicely, a wound that wouldn't close over her port area & the tube stuck out. There also is a recent "thread" about a gal who had a kink in her tube which caused a small leak. she also has been rebanded & doing well. Just go up to the search button & type in a few key words & the search will bring up these threads. I would try using the words leak, kink, wound. i will also try & "bump" the one about the gentleman's story for you. So yes- there are "not so happy stories" here but by & by they are few and far between. And most all have already had thier happy endings. If you were to ask these people about their stories & if they would still want their bands I believe they would all give a resounding "YES"... hope this helps As far as a sticky goes ... a moderator for the board will "sticky" a particular thread so it stay on top of the boards so others can find them more readily. They are the only ones who may sticky something. Rachel the threads on the horror story have been bumped for you.

Prayers are coming your way... I had my upper eyes done and could not be any happier! I will do them again probably in 15- 20 years . I am so pleased & think you will be too. I will also pray for your surgeons. Please let us know- & be patient while you heal- the hardest part for me was sleeping up-right but you get used to it. good luck

I second that! They should all be included. Good Idea

Great Ideas girls!!!!!!!! Never even crossed my mind- I think I'll be paying more visits to 7-11 ;0)

You'll do it Trish- I don't think its out of line to call every other day.. I know that another member here had the same thing happen- her work just sat on the wrong desk for a month. When someone sweet finally walked it down the hall she was approved in 1 week!!! So you will be too- Good Luck friend!

Hi ya kid... Hope your doing well with that pokey portie;0) who is bigchik anyway?

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It a great day & nite here at LBT. You can feel the love thats back in every new post... Ok - you caught me I had a glass of wine & am a little "happy" But I still say I feel the love.... Back to the subject at hand...when I do drink which is very seldom, I prefer tonic with vodka or rum & coke. So what is a gal to do about this carbonation thing??? I mean I've read all the post but there doesn't seem to be a definte answer as to if its ok. Even the dietian notes say that it is because of nausea problems. But I won't do it if there is this possible stomach stretching thing that some have spoke of. Has there been any further news on this subject from Bandsters that have tried over the months/years?

I just bumped my thread for you under food- called" can u feel the love" it was also on this carbonation subject,,,check it out.

[quote name=GeezerSue Going back to my bubblegum flavored children's Motrin, now.[/quote] Love that last part ;0)

no problem- never was. just thought all this should have been off the boards & privately messaged to those affected only. Apology accepted ((Hug))

Wow- Sounds like a walk in the park- i am very happy for you & hope that the weightloss you will experience is just as easy;0)

I hope your getting out & about today & I wish you a speedy recovery!

THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH! The days are at a slow pace - but its your support that keeps me looking towards my goal!

Well all righty than- thank you all for the encouragement & count me in. My goal is to not gain-lollollol I will read the old posts to see what & where to post. Thanks again