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I was banded at UIC in 2005 by Dr Horgan, but now see Dr. Lahmann at Silver Cross (Joliet IL). I was very unhappy with the aftercare at UIC, you can do a search with my username and UIC and it will tell the whole story. Also search Dr. Horgan, he was the original surgeon there, you can read other's experience there too. ~Mandy

I used to get horrible migraines. I used Immitrex injectables at least twice a week. I had tried everything, and only the immitrex gave me any relief. I am approaching my 2 year anniversary and can count on one hand the number of migraines I have had in those 2 years. I LOVE my band. ~Mandy

Sarah, you look really pretty in that picture. I had my license renewed back in Feb and I took a new picture as well. I believe it might have been me that said I was finally lighter than my license weight. When I renewed I listed my goal on the new ID. Something to shoot for? ~Mandy

JJB and areellady, I doubt anyone is saying negative things about either of you. I have a problem with the way Star went about everything. I think it's great she had surgery, and lost so much weight. I actually think she looks much better now with a few pounds back on, she was a bit too thin for a while. I'm happy for anyone that is losing weight and feeling better because of it. ~Mandy

She does look really good, she just needs to either be honest, or stop selling her tell all stories that really tell nothing. ~Mandy

I use a straw because of tooth sensitivity, it bypasses my front teeth and I can still enoy cold beverages. ~Mandy

I won't have time to read the book until sun, please no spoilers........I have to work friday and sat. it's killing me. ~Mandy

Kat, sounds like hard work. But there is fun ahead this weekend. Be careful don't get too overheated, and stay hydrated. Cindy, sorry about Annie, this is always hard. I know we still greive losing our Hobbes kitty last Oct. Abi was just talking about him yesterday. She has a black stuffed kitty and it's name is Hobbes, she sleeps with him every night. It gets easier but you never forget. (((hugs))) The tea sounds like fun, and just was the dr ordered to keep Haven's mind off things. Betty, we have a pool in our association, right at the end of our block, that we never use. Maybe we will go down there one day. Abi doesn't know how to swim, and the bigger kids play a bit too rough for my comfort. I didn't know you hurt your foot, is everything ok? I emailed beanie and she sent me the response that I posted above. I miss her, but it sounds like she has her plate full with looking for a job and school. I'm sure she will be back as soon as she can. Today I am getting Abi's school/winter clothes on hangers so I don't have to after surgery. My DH is lowering the rod in her closet and we are installing shelves in the top half so we can put her shoes and stuff away. She will have a shelf for her school stuff, and the very top shelf will be for her comforter and extra blankets. ~Mandy

When did the 3-d kick in? ~Mandy

I agree 100% that she has the right to privacy, and to keep her weightloss method secret. BUT....she wrote a "tell all" book and used that as a way to sell her book. She claimed it was going to explain how she changed her life. The book told NOTHING. There were a huge amount of despate women that bought that book hoping to learn her secret. If she wanted to keep it a secret she should have said, this book is about my marriage and how love happened for me. I am more upset that she made money by lying and still not informing women of her struggle. I truly believe that she kept it a secret because the doctor made her pay for the surgery. She was willing to let the media into her wedding for a cost, she got everything for free or almost free by selling out. I believe that she made the same offer to the doctor and they said no, so she kept that information quiet. I also remember when she left the view they said one of the reasons they let her go was because the viewer didn't trust her after the wedding fiasco and the book problems. Maybe courtTV made her come clean before starting her show? Or maybe this article is all fluff too. We shall see. ~Mandy

Sonia, when you get ready for the piercing, it will be my pleasure to do it at no charge for you. Think of it as my way of rewarding you for all the hard work. Since your inlaws are coming on sat can you sneek away for a little while on sunday? I have a sitter if needed for sunday, even though I will be tired I can make it to Panera. Everyone let me know when you want to do this. ~Mandy

These are for hardwood floors, they have felt bottoms. eBay: Moving Men Furniture Sliders (Set of 8) (item 300129393517 end time Jul-18-07 04:03:27 PDT)

They are called moving men, and they are on ebay all the time. ~Mandy

I was brought apple juice with a lid and straw in the recovery room..... My band didn't pop open or malfunction. I didn't have bad gas pain until it landed in my shoulder 3 days later. (same reaction with gall bladder and gyno sugery) I use a straw all the time, no problemo...~Mandy

i got this today from Beanie: No need to send out the monkeys I am alive - but searching for another job. My last one was a complete slave shop and I did not have the strenth or energy to do anything but collapse when I got home. I finally gave notice and left. Now, I am searching for something mindless - for lots less money - to tide me over while I go to school. I will try to check in on the Jersey board soon. I have no signal at home - so I am e-mailing you from the Allen Public Library. I only get an hour before the next person get's a chance - so I have to go and look on Monster. Give my love to everybody - I have missed you all. xo Irene

Ok so Star is at it again. She is making more money off a tell-all article. Here is the yahoo story about it: Star Jones to open up about weight loss - Yahoo! News

Kat, if it makes you feel any better I like purple. I also thought that flying purple people eater thing was funny. I had that record as a kid and LOVED it. Abi also loves that song. Cindy, I would say come on up and visit, but my basement is in total demolision (sp?) mode right now. No carpet, no sink in the potty, and no running Water either. We are redoing, aren't we always doing some sort of construction around here? It's more labor than money, but it's making it more and more like my dream home. I emailed beanie, at her MSN address, that was the last place she e-mailed me from. I'll let you know if I hear back from her. ~Mandy

Cindy, I have 2 weeks exactly. I am starting to get stuff ready. I made a list of stuff to buy that will be easy for DH and my niece to prepare for meals. I'm going to season and freeze a roast and the veggies for the crock. I also picked up some stuff at Sam's like a huge box of pasta salads, assorted mashed potatos, and some canned chicken breast for chicken salad. My mom has offered for Abi and I to stay with her, and she also offered to come and stay with me. I think I will be ok with DH and my niece (she's 16). I'm working at a tattoo shop all day friday and sat for some extra Disney cash. Then next week I am going to get my house ready to sit uncleaned for several weeks. I am going to shampoo the carpets, and dust everything. I have the laundry all caught up, but over the course of the next 2 weeks I am sure we will have another mountain. I don't mind DOING laundry, it's putting it away that I hate. I am ready for surgery, just not ready to be away from home for 3 or 4 days. I called the hospital and I can bring my laptop and get online while I am there. I don't expect many visitors while I am there. I insisted that Dave continue working, so if I need him while I am home recovering he can take a day or two off. My mom will have Abi, and my friends all work or live a good distance away. I am going to take a few books, that I never have time to read. When I get home I plan to reread the Harry Potter series again. Well I am off to reseed some bare spots in my front yard. I'll check back in later. ~Mandy

I know it's long shot but if anyone is interested. I am doing a grand opening of a local tattoo shop (crestwood IL) and we will be doing free piercings. I can get a card with the promotion if anyone is interested. Here is a copy of the flyer, but you would need an original. I have a few and can get more if anyone wants one. ~Mandy

I would say strain it or puree it in the blender first. ~Mandy

Body Glide is available at almost any sporting goods store. I use it when we go to Disney, between my thighs and around my belly. It woks really well. ~Mandy

Chrispy, I seemed to have missed that you lost a dear friend. I am sorry for your loss. I'm sure you are already surrounding yourself with loved ones, and that will make it easier. Have fun camping. Are you excited about Disney? Have you guys made any plans yet? I hope this new guy is your prince charming. ~Mandy

Last I remember Beanie had no internet connection at home and the new job was going to be hectic and she wasn't sure about being online there. ~Mandy

I really don't mind if you guys do Sat. I will probably be exhausted on sunday anyway. I am doing 2 very long days of body piercing at a friends tattoo studio's grand opening. Stick with the 21st. I will find a way to make Aug happen. ~Mandy

Huge mistakes were made...I agree. I did however LOVE the Dept of Mysteries building, and the special effects were great. That would ROCK in 3-D ~Mandy