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Hello!!! at age 13 I was diagnosed with TMJ after many many many months of pain and my pediatrician misdiagnosing it as an ear infection. My jaw was so out of whack because of a total malalignment of the joint. Well, I had a slight underbite and they sent me for orthodontia...but...before I could get braces, I needed to lessen the pain, so my parents brought me to a chiropractor. I used to take upwards of 24advil a day...A DAY!!! It hurts so horrendously... I seriously recommend a chiro...specifically one who has dealt with this and can help you...It wasn't back adjustments as much as manipulating the inside of my mouth, my cheeks, neck and upper chest. It worked wonders. Sorry this is a little random, but I just hope you are able to find something to help you alleviate the pain. It is an AWFUL pain that no-one should have to go through. Oh, and I was always in more pain at night...I found that by putting a little fan on my head, it lessened the pain...don't know why...but it did and I was able to sleep more soundly than when I didn't use a fan. Who knows!!! rain

Oh please...what a bunch of rubbish. Clearly this man has an agenda. I tend to prefer to get my info from things that tell both sides of the stories...why I liked my surgeon initially...it wasn't all roses...he was real about the entire thing. Read this board and you'll get a good cross section of the good and bad. Best of luck. Lorraine

Here's my list of what I have seen and my opinions on them.... Showboat (terrific)u Les Mis (I was drunk and dizzy with all of the stage spinning...didn't like it much) Phantom of the Opera (my first and favorite...sooo beautiful and haunting...I've seen it three times) The Sound of Music (Really amazing....although, we had front row tickets and it was too close!!!) Beauty and the Beast (two times...phenomenal...truly phenomenal!!!) Love (John Lennon---was really good...I was frankly surprised by how much I liked it...) That's all I can think of... Enjoy!!! I've heard Wicked is amazing... Rain

There is a man who must live at Walmart because everytime I go, he's there... And no...he doesn't work there. I have three kids under 4 and when he sees me...he says...EVERYTIME... "What, did they have a sale in the recreational department?" If he weren't as old as dirt, I'd think he was being fresh!!! Why is he always there??? Rain

Well, my husband is a photographer as well. He shoots weddings in addition to his other work...Everyone says they want photojournalistic style photos in their albums...So, he shoots photojournalistically, while keeping the formal shots slightly posed. Quite frankly, the posed shots are what people want in their albums...Why??? Well...because it's much preferable to see oneself in the best light possible. So, if that means your neck is stretched up a little or your back leg is slightly bent...so the heck be it. What counts is that when you see a photo of yourself...you feel happy and proud. I can only speak for myself...but there are TONS of photos of me that were both never taken or never printed and put in the book because I totally loathed my face, body and person. I can now look at a photo and be proud...and if the picture is taken in a way that improves the situation...I'm all for it!!! Just my two cents. rain

Hello all, I'm 7 months out (almost) and I am having surgery on my urethra on the 13th...am I supposed to call my bariatric surgeon and let him know???? Thanks! rain

I'm a stay at home mom, so I don't need work clothing...but thus far I've only bought three pairs of jeans (24, 22 and 18) and 7-8 shirts. I did need to spend some money on underwear and bras though as mine were literally falling off of me. I was in a 26-28...and I wore those shirts until I was a true 18 on top...they were then too large in the chest and felt indecent (I like v necks)... I cannot stand to have pants that don't fit me...so that's where I have to buy expensive. LB has the perfectly priced shirts..$14.99 for a long sleeve t...not work appropraite, but cheap enough to last through a size. Rain

It's because they are men...pure and simple!!! Of course, I think I have daffodils tucked away in my behind...I'm sure dh would disagree. I will say though...slightly off topic....that since being banded in April...dh burps like it is his job. And generally doesn't even know that he is doing it. Like when we are intimate...he'll burp right in my face and not even recognize that he's done it... Perhaps that is the case with the farting...they've become so used to it they don't even know that they are doing it anymore...????Not sure!

I had a pedicure yesterday for the first time since August and my butt didn't pop the arms off the chair out like it used to do. WOO HOOO!!! It was nice being pampered. Rain

EXERCISE!!!!! I joined a Y on January 3rd and I've been way more regular w/o any benefiber etc... I had a fill on 1/10, so I'm not eating much more...much less in fact... It must be the exercise...I've been going 4-5 xs a week Get thee to a recumbent bike.... My longest stretch prior to the Y was 5 days...now it's only two days..and sometimes multiple in one day.... GLORIOUS! :biggrin: How's that for TMI? Rain

Just my size....They have sales all of the time (free shipping, ten off etc) and they are made for plus sized women, but not matronly...well, not all of them.... I understand the dilemma!! One-Piece Princess Seam Swimsuit - JMS:Just My Size Plus Size Apparel and Lingerie !! Rain

I like it....it stinks, but I use a straw and that works for me.. Rain

I swear, I must be an idiot... EVERY morning...EVERY...I eat a yogurt...I can't eat any solids.... My kids have bananas and Cereal with milk. They don't eat the entire banana and I take a bite because I LOVE bananas and I think...hey, these are mushy, I'll just take a bite...Even though I KNOW I can't eat anything solid in the morning...And EVERY morning I sit with a lump of banana in my mouth. WHAT IS MY PROBLEM??? I seriously don't understand my dysfunction...And yet, that banana is in my mouth faster than you can say stuck as hell. I don't slime or anything, (Well...I'm lying, I did the other day)...I just get it stuck for a few minutes... What is my problem??? Besides obvious stupidity??? Rain

You are all doing so well!!!! So inspirational to come here and see our successes. I've got 4 to go...I've been exercising like a nut, so I hope it will happen...I'm proud of myself either way as I am officially my lowest adult weight. (that I know of..I may have weighed less in college...not sure!) Rain name.............starting#......current#......goal#.....togo# Anitak33...........245............218..........199.......19 Anna2766____.......232............232..........220.......12 TxArcher...........360............346..........345........1 Candle.............218............211..........207.......4 Cerrin.............350............350..........325.......25 chickatee..........188............182..........175.......7 Cookielover........202............202..........192.......10 cQQlgirl...........220............217..........210.......7 Faithmd............306............301.2........296.......5.2 georgiagirl........275............265..........260.......5 Hollyberries.......298............298..........285.......13 Hoppingto..........350............314..........294.......20 Irishmae11.........233.8..........234..........219.......15 Jennie1976.........290............251..........235.......16 jfran..............187............181..........177.......4 Jillrn.............176............176..........166.......10 Jsrico.............255............178..........165.......13 juliegeraci........220............220..........210.......8 KarenG.............207............194..........189.......5 keekahari..........220............217..........205.......12 kjl315.............237.5..........231..........220.......11 legster............223.5..........212..........199.......13 LessnLess..........172............168.5........164.......4.5 liz_hager..........202............198..........190.......8 Manatee............188............177..........175.......2 Mandyjo............191............187..........180.......11 metawnny...........252............252..........240.......12 MJRouse84..........274............233..........218.......15 nip50..............250............241..........238.......3 Rainer.............264............252..........248.......4 Redtulips3.........248............233..........226.......6 RenewedHope........228............215..........210.......5 rharriet...........367............256..........248.......8 Sades..............229............199.7........189.......10.7 Skinny_Jill........195............190..........180.......10 Stacy73............230............223..........222.......1 SueMagoo...........230............224..........220.......4 Sunny112...........145............145..........140.......5 Susan4794..........240............240..........225.......15 Suzzzie............303............294..........290.......4 SWEETY.............180............174..........170.......4 Trystelle..........219............211.5........205.......6.5 Twilight...........206............194..........185.......9 uxbus5.............240............240..........230.......10 want2lose..........236............236..........225.......11 wombat712..........154.8..........148.6........140.......8.6

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I was on bedrest for 4 months prior to the birth of my twins and after that, I could barely walk b/c of plantar faciatis... I went to a pt (once and then did the stretching at home), lost weight and had orthodics made...my dr. wanted me to wear them constantly, but I don't wear shoes in my house, nor do I wear closed shoes very often...so I only wear them when I work out...I have NO problems anymore...amazing. Best of luck. Rain

I grew up rather nearby to the factory that made the girl scout Cookies...and my mother used to go to their store and buy a huge box of broken thin mints...and freeze them..we would go outside to the garage freezer with a bowl and grab a handful (or three) and sit and eat them... And I wonder why I have a weight problem.... I like thin mints...I'm not a huge fan of the samoas...but I LOVE LOVE LOVE the shortbread...When I sold them, they were scot teas...so I still call them that...not sure what they are called anymore... In my neighborhood, we have 5 girlscouts...there are 25 or so houses..so the girls divide them and are only allowed to sell at those specific houses...WONDERFUL!!! I always buy a couple because I want to support the scouts, but at the same time I know that I will not be blasted by 30 girls... Well...except my nieces!!! Rain

My favorite wine is Rosemont Estate Shiraz...the chardonney is good as well. Pardon my spelling... Rain

I second the moms of young kids... Rain

UPDATE!!!! No banana this morning...Not stuck...starting the day positively!! Woohoo! Rain

I can;t stand that new picture......I didn't think it was a tape measure, I thought it was apple peel...and I think she looks like she is offering sex...like the forbidden fruit.. I preferred the Rachael Ray looking woman...not the food temptress... Rain

amen to that, trixie...too funny!!! Rain

Hello all, As you may know, I am the mom of three little girls ages 3,2 and 2...I am a stay at home mom. Lately, I've been a horrible parent. Yelling at my sweet girls and totally devoid of any patience. My coping mechanism has always been food...and then, for a while...it was spending money...Well, food is a no-no...and spending money didn't turn out to be such a great idea.... But I see the parent I am right now and I don't like it. We were going to the Y every day and I was exercising and able to read a book while on the bike..and that was working very well..but now the girls are sick and I haven't gone in a week. I feel resentment towards them (how pathetic is that) because yet another coping mechanism has been taken away. Also, while going to the Y has been great, I can't just do it during the heat of the moment...like I could with food. I just really feel like I am failing everything...because sometimes I do still turn to food...although now it is 14 raisins instead of a bowl of chips and salsa... Help me, please! Rain

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Update: minus another 2...LOVE IT-- I think I am going to make goal for sure!!!! name.............starting#......current#......goal#.....togo# Anitak33...........245............218..........199.......19 Anna2766____.......232............232..........220.......12 Cagstorm(txarcher).360............357..........345.......12 Candle.............218............213.5........207.......6.5 Cerrin.............350............350..........325.......25 chickatee..........188............184..........175.......9 Cookielover........202............202..........192.......10 cQQlgirl...........220............220..........210.......10 Faithmd............306............301.2........296.......5.2 georgiagirl........275............268..........260.......8 Hollyberries.......298............298..........285.......13 Hoppingto..........350............314..........294.......20 Irishmae11.........233.8..........234..........219.......15 Jennie1976.........290............251..........235.......16 jfran..............187............181..........177.......4 Jillrn.............176............176..........166.......10 Jsrico.............255............178..........165.......13 juliegeraci........220............220..........210.......8 KarenG.............207............197..........189.......8 keekahari..........220............217..........205.......12 kjl315.............237.5..........231..........220.......11 legster............223.5..........216..........199.......17 LessnLess..........172............172..........164.......8 liz_hager..........202............198..........190.......8 Manatee............188............179..........175.......4 Mandyjo............191............187..........180.......11 metawnny...........252............252..........240.......12 MJRouse84..........274............233..........218.......15 nip50..............250............243..........238.......5 Rainer.............264............253..........248.......5 Redtulips3.........248............234.5........226......8.5 RenewedHope........228............221..........210.......11 rharriet...........367............256..........248.......8 Sades..............229............199.7........189.......10.7 Skinny_Jill........195............190..........180.......10 Stacy73............230............225..........222.......3 SueMagoo...........230............224..........220.......4 Sunny112...........145............145..........140.......5 Susan4794..........240............240..........225.......15 Suzzzie............303............294..........290.......4 SWEETY.............180............174..........170.......4 Trystelle..........219............211.5........205.......6.5 Twilight...........206............197..........185.......21 uxbus5.............240............240..........230.......10 want2lose..........236............236..........225.......11 wombat712..........154.8..........151..........140.......11