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You MADE that cake???? You are soooooooo missing your calling if you don't market the cakes and sell them to others!!!! It is gorgeous! Geez, you could do weddings and all!

Hands? I just would do a face plant!!!

Congrats!!! Who are you using and where?

Geez, the Lopez statistics are NOT looking good!

Just look at all of the craze she is creating by being silent. Two years ago, she was a mildly noticed personality from a mildly watched talk show. Now she is one of the biggest celebrity secrets and all know her name. I say, ONE SMART BUSINESS WOMAN! But it is dragging on and on, she had a surgery. We all know that!

The "princess of indulgence" does not give her royal blessing to this request. Your pennance for such a request will be 3 carrot sticks, 1 glass of juice of your choosing, and a flavored rice cake.

No breakfast for me since my fill in Sept. Only warm liquids. I miss breakfast foods, but I just eat them for dinner if I really want them that bad. Who says you can't have hashbrowns and eggs at dinner?

Ohhhhhhhh, where did I put that link??? Oh, here it is... off to buy me some panties all! www.SlumberPartiesByLisaB.com

Hmmmmmmmm, I need me a pair of new panties. Now where did I put that link? Ohhhhhh, here it is....www.SlumberPartiesByLisaB.com

He had you on a preop diet at 210 pre surgery? Geez. The reason, that I have been told, is to lessen the size of the liver and fat around the liver to make surgery easier. I think some surgeons just like to test us I swear.

I didn't have to do a pre op diet. So I pigged it out!

Well I called Inamed and spoke to Mr. Mills. I swear these people can now officially SUCK MY TOE! He stated it is a "gray sale" and he turned it over the legal department last time it was reported to him but the legal department has decided not to act due to the fact that it is not part of their liability. He was aloof about the situation and said that he is aware that the seller is selling them. He said that their is nothing he or Inamed can really do to stop the selling and they would be spinning their wheels and wasting money to try because they would just be sold another way. So basically, NOT THEIR PROBLEM. He didn't even want the information. UNFREAKINGREAL!!! Hmmmpf... and to think... I have one of their implants inside of my body. REAL comforting.

Well, I guess Inamed didn't solve the problem afterall since the last issue a few months ago. This is just plain scarey. However, I do wish to buy one so that way I can better explain my band when people ask. Maybe I will bid.

Dr. Ortiz is around $9,500 in MX Remember that when you are looking at US self pay, ask them if that includes all of the pre op tests (EKG, bloodwork, Psych, nutritionist, etc) That can all add up.

Everyone seems to be different. Just keep on movin' in the direction your going! Welcome to LBT!!!!

Nope, my son is pure athlete. He has always been lean. I was very strict on his meals though. I fed him healthy while I ate the crap. My son thought a Ritz cracker was a cookie until he got into Kindergarten. Damn teacher ruined it for me!!! Even still, he isn't much of a candy, chocolate or junk eater. He loves those sweet tarts though. He won't touch a soda, only gatorade/water/lemonade/milk.

And by the way Kryssa, you are NOT a failure with the band. You just haven't found your band "niche" yet. You will find it!

I have MANY words coming to mind. Fantastic, amazing, unreal, wonderful, mind-blowing, inspiring, encouraging, etc etc... I am so glad you have come to join us. We are a great group. At times we are heated and can be in big debates (oh, the drama) but when it comes down to nuts and bolts we all really love each other! I hope you really enjoy it here. It is kinda like, no it IS, a whole 'nother family! WELCOME TO THE LBT FAMILY! Congratulations on your loss! I think you have done mahhhhhhhvelous! I hope you stay and post often with advice and tips as well as share in our many discussions of various topics. As for the extra skin I have been pondering.... my mom's surgeon (she was US insurance paid) said that if you complain of rashes and rubbing and chaffing then the insurance is likely to pay for all or a portion of the plastic surgery to remove the skin. If that is not an option, maybe going to Mexico as a self pay? Many people here have done it successfully and are thrilled with the results. I would guess it would take some research but I know you may be able to talk to some who have already done a lot of the legwork involved for research (ie MariposaBella). I am wondering... if you had all of the extra skin removed you would most likely be AT goal, not 33 lbs from it! Congrats again!

No no no to carbonation for me. Doc says the carbonation "can" be uncomfortable but the main reason is that the carbonation gasses can expand your pouch. Also some of the acids in sodas (ie Coke) can lend a hand to erosions. As for Chocolate.... ((sigh)) I only wish I couldn't eat it. Why does all the crap food go down so easy? Any bread, and I am stuck. I don't eat steak. Not because I can't, just don't know because I don't eat it. Didn't before band, don't now.

I was a 35 I believe. No co morbidities at all. I was healthy as a horse, I just ate like one. My stats are below. Self pay in Mexico was my only option. Banding was nearly my only option.

Ummmmmmm, I would sooooooo cheat that! Blended Twinkies through the straw would still work for me! :speechles

The Mary Kay Timewise solutions are ROCKIN'!!! I love them. Cost a bit more, but SOOOOOOOO worth it. After using it religiously for 2 months I DO notice fine lines going away and my skin is much healthier and blemish free.

Darn, I would have bet dime to dollar that it was the too tight of a fill! I mean, geez, you have had 5 fills in 3 months!!! Did the doctor do a flouro on you (drinking the barium under xray)???? Hmmmmmmm, maybe you are stressed? Try some deep breathing exercises to destress before eating? I agree with the warm liquid idea too. Keep us updated!!

Alas, I thought my fill level was perfect too. I had my last one last September. Recently (the past week) I have been chowing and constantly hungry. Not sure if is the shift (graveyard) or needing a fill though. I am just grazing all the damn time. I think I will give it until March and see and then make a decision.

Hmmmm, I suggest maybe shopping around some more??? But I bet you probably already have. Geez, that just sucks sucks sucks.