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I am listing a bunch of really nice things on ebay. Here is a link to one of my auctions, I will be listing for the next 2 or 3 days. They are sized 20-26 ~Mandy http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5419744616&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

All of my listings are finished for now, I listed 52 items and 48 of them sold!!! I am now watching several lots of clothing that are in my size and the next size down. ~Mandy

I also struggled with the 10 day pre-op diet. I was allowed cottage cheese and fat free yogurt. (I don't care for either) I just did a huge amount of sugar free popsicles and Propel fitness Water. I also did the egg drop Soup (I ordered it without eggs) and I bought regular chicken noodle soup and strained the stuff out and ate the broth. It has some fat but not much and the warmth actually makes you feel full. If you have broth use a bowl and a spoon, it tricks the body into believing you are eating. Like others have said always be drinking something, even water with a squeeze of lemon. It really does help. Also try blending the Protein shake with some ice and sugar free flavorings. (look for davinci or torani brands) They are usually found in coffee shops or gourmet sections at the grocery store. Also gloria jeans at the malls sells their own brand. They really do help cover that flavor, also try blending with ice and drinking like a milk shake, the coldness also hides the bad taste. I got into keeping a journal and it has really helped. I journal at www.livejournal.com There is an entire lapband group there. Best of luck to you, it really is all worth it in the long run. ~Mandy P.S. for the post-op diet, it took me 5 days before I even wanted broth, the internal swelling kept me from being hungry. I am told that this is pretty normal, I just wasnt hungry. ~M

I'm in the states but mine says: Adjustable gastric band w/ abdominal port No blind NG I have an emergency number and my allergy listed also.

Deletus postus totalis ? Sound good to you? Or Edititus postus maximum? Or DPT and EPM for short. Can we add this to the reference list please~Mandy

When I make baked chicken for my family, I have a small amount of broth for myself. I dip each bite into the broth before putting in my mouth. The extra moisture makes it easier to chew and I have no problems with getting it to go and stay down. Also the broth adds some extra flavor. ~Mandy

July 28th here. I am down 30 pounds. ~Mandy

If you don't have a doctor you can contact Imamed and they can give you alist of doctors that do the band over RNY proceedure. Not at doctors do this. I also know that Walter Lindstrom at www.obestiylaw.com has had this done. Best of luck to you~Mandy

I can feel mine too, if I hold my arms above my head you can see an outline of mine. I am only 5 weeks out and it is already visable. I was hoping for a low profile port, but guess I got a regular one. ~Mandy

Dyslipidemia (high cholesterol sp?)

There is a seller on Ebay named clicktags.com, he has really nice laser ingraved medical id plates, they come with a really cheap chain but I added mine to the avon medical id set. I paid $9.00 for 2 and that included shipping. The plates are really nice and I couldnt be happier with them. I got 2 plates ingraved for less than just the ingraving would have cost me at one of those places in the mall. ~Mandy

Ok, late lunch or early dinner (3:30 or 4ish) in the loop on the 17th or 18th? That way we avoid the crowds and can have the place mostly to ourselves. I am up for just about anything, I just have to avoid mushrooms (allergy). I am not familiar with the loop area but have a GPS system and can find just about any place. Anyone have a opinion to either of these places? Gourmand Cafe-(healthy, affordable options) or Russian Tea Time (healthy options) ? If not anyone have any other suggestions? I am open to try new things. ~Mandy

Ok, so the 17th or 18th? Is that ok with everyone else? I am open for just about anywhere. Let me know what is good, maybe some of us southsiders can carpool? I drive a smallish station wagon and will gladly drive. ~Mandy

Was the hypnosis done by a doctor? That should count as medically supervised weightloss if it was, what about the other diets? Did you see a doctor? I would also ask what they consider medically supervised. How long ago are they willing to consider 3 years, 5 years? Do the 12 months have to be consecutive? Or can they be accumulative (sp?)? I know that I could go back 2 years, and had to find 6 months of combined medically supervised weightloss. Does it have to be a nutritionist or doctor? Can it be monthly nurse weigh ins and BP checks? These are the things you need to find out. My doctor gave me a low cholestrol low fat diet and exercise plan out of a book. I then checked in with the nurse once a month to be weighed and have my blood pressure checked. That counted. Best of luck, I know it is possible to fight and win, I did. ~Mandy

http://www.truelemon.com/sample.html It is a lemon crystal sample, maybe good in Water? They also say you can cook with it. I am giving it a try. http://www.lunabar.com/lovestory/ A free lemon Luna bar. Sounds good to me. ~Mandy

Not so much post-op but pre hospital trip, I would have packed a bag, I had to spend the night. I also would have told myself that it would be better everyday. Even though I read it here, it just didn't sink in until I was actually getting better each day. ~Mandy

If you have a Marshall's or TJ Maxx near you they also have them for $4.99 a bottle. I have several of the seasonal flavors that I can only get there. My fave is Chai Tea it is a great way to perk up a vanilla protein shake. ~Mandy

20 items have now sold and I am over $100 without shipping cost. That is actual bid totals. If you have clothes laying around, list them, you will be amazed. I had stuff selling as soon as I listed it. ~Mandy

I am free every weekend except the 9th 10th and 11th. I am getting a fill on the 9th and I have to do 1 day liquids, 1 day blended and 1 day mushies. Other than that I am open to dates and places. ~Mandy

I listed 52 items and 12 have sold with Buy it now already. I was reasonable with prices and I combine shipping I am doing really well. I am on my way to a new wardrobe for winter. WooHoo. I did shirts BIN for $3.50 and Pants were BIN for $5-$7. It took a really long time to list everything but I took a single picture and made simple descriptions and I am going shoping next week. ~Mandy

When you get your degree can we have a huge bachelors party? I am talking about the kind with hunky guys and all! ~Mandy

There is a liquid vitamin at the vitamin shoppe that has Glucosamine Chondroitin in it. Maybe that would be a good way to help with your hip pain and get your vitamins all at the same time. They also have liquid glucosamine both are in this search: http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/search/query.jhtml;$sessionid$5UANNL5SOPTCGCQUAOWSFEQKCQB1AGXK?q=utrition&intsource=main Hope this helps. ~Mandy

Bumping to see if anyone is interested. I know that JoyJoy and I will be there anyone else care to attend? I am trying to see when in Sept is good for everyone. And where you are all located so I can find a central place to meet. ~Mandy

I posted this in the lounge also but thought I would repost it here. Anyone want to get together for lunch sometime in September? I know that JoyJoy and I have talked about lunch and thought I would open the invitation to any that would like to attend. Please let me know where you are and what date would be good for you. I will try to set up something that is centrally located and easy for everyone. ~Mandy

The one at the surgeons office is the same 90 pound woman that works everywhere else, I think they are all the same person just moving really fast from one office to the next. :bandit When I went in for the pre-op visit we talked about protien shakes and she said she was training for a marathon, great for her . They act like they have never struggled with food or their weight, I guess that is why they are so thin, they just don't get the "food issues" that most MO people have. ~Mandy