Gigee

Congrats! That's a great NSV! That's how I felt the first time I was able to slide (that's right I said slide as opposed to squeeze) in a booth at my favorite restaurant.

In answer to your question about a doctor in the inland empire. My surgeron was Dr. Douglas Krahn. I've had great experiences with him and his staff. Would recommend him to anyone looking for this surgery. I don't know how much he charges for self-pay as my insurance paid for my surgery. He has an extremely busy practice. Give his office a call and see what you think.

Hi Callista, Bariatric Advantage has every vitamin in as a chewable. Check out their website. Bariatric Advantage - Calcium

What about ordering a side order garlic mashed potatoes with gravy or butter on the side.

Would do it again in a heart beat. Hands down the best thing that I've ever done. Ever! Only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!

You're probably wearing an underwire bra. You should switch to a sports bra. The fabric is softer and there's no wire. I wore them instead of my regular bras for about 8 weeks. Not as much support but better for my incision.

My insurance paid for the surgery and a year of follow-up care, including fills. Luckily for me my new insurance covers fills also. But just to be on the safe side, I have a flexible spending account that will pay for any and all medical bills not covered by insurance. My doctor charges $175.00. This covers office visit and fill.

My doctor has me on clear liquids 2 days before my fill. After the fill has been done - then its 2 days clear liquids, followed by 2 days mushie foods and then I can return to my normal eating routine. Works well for me cause I've finally reached my sweet spot and I don't feel hungry anymore. Who would a thunk it!

Hi, My surgery was not performed by Dr. Coon. My surgery was performed by Dr. Krahn at St. Bernadine's Hospital in Highland. Gigee

Hi Where is SC (South Carolina) do you live and at what doctor and hospital did you use. My sister lives in South Carolina and she's looking for a doctor to perform lapband on her. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Gigee

I won't miss: Being/or feeling like I'm the heaviest person at any function Trying to find something or anything pretty to wear to any function Being the fattest mom among my kids friends Always wearing a jacket (as if it can hide that fact that I'm fat) Wearing those ugly long granny dresses that they sell in plus size stores Wearing granny panties - I can't wait to buy my first sexy thong Always being on the bottom when making love to dh. Looking to be more agile, flexible and moveable Shopping in plus sized stores Not being able to sit in a booth Being heavier than my dh I'll add to my list as other things come to me. I love this. There is hope at the end of this journey

My favorites are yogurt, scrambled eggs, jello, string cheese, chunk light tuna, and bananas.