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i was hoping when i got up she wasn't still in labor.... congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

i probably would have gone with the sleeve if i were a well informed pre-op WLS patient. but i wasn't - got the band, and that's what i have.... my insurance at the time wouldn't pay for it - went self pay; current insurance will handle any issue, fills, etc - all minus my copay. it took a good 6 months for me to get restriction - have had a port site infection & surgery to repair a hernia. all negatives in my book - but i had nothing that worked in the 5yrs leading up to surgery that gave me half the chance the band did. is it more work than other surgeries - yes i think due to working towards restriction. do i have to be diligent on my aftercare - absolutely.... are complications something that can happen - definitely. i hope this band lasts a lifetime - i lost the weight i wanted to; am a MUCH healthier almost "40" yr old than i was "30" yr old .... but i learned recently not to ignore a single hiccup in the process. i had other ideas for the money i paid for the band, i plan on taking care of it as best as a can; and annoy my dr with every question...i actually think he likes my questions:)

he is sweet - he was picking up some tailoring and "picked" something out for me...he's one of the those overly attentive, knows every damn detail about me - can't hide crap. he had my engagement ring sized my measuring my finger in my sleep w/a piece of string?>>>? ran into dillards just now and got a much more reserved shirt. LOL re bacon - i was thirsty just looking at the pictures. 8000 calories might be generous.

i had a few failed attempts @IVF & dh and i just decided that kids weren't going to be in our future - so we just stopped. if we really wanted a kid - adoption was an option; we just decided that our life was fine the way it was. that said - i am SHOCKED that she was able to be implanted. our facility was regulated the way our countries financial industry should have been. i am amazed, really i am. the financial / personal screening that took place was tougher than applying for a mortgage, which i had no problem with. how this woman got past such is more the issue i have. i find her selfish, especially if she can not support the 6 she already had - but thats' MO. i think a good hard look at the fertility facility who implanted her deserves a good investigation.

i like bacon, but that is a BIT much.

i never understood that? i don't have excess skin issues - just the blips on the side of the thighs that no running or squats have taken care of. that is what i want gone - but can live with it....still on the fence.

good luck!!! i have 5 (4 legged) friends and they can create LOTS of dramz at times yesterday - b- slice WW toast w/cream cheese & smoked salmon s- half banana l- spicy tuna roll (3pcs) & california roll (3pcs) s - slice of muenster cheese d - small bbq chicken breast

very sorry brand!! horrible timing - but do indeed enjoy your wedding !!! ljm - i keep checking fb for updates; be thinking of you today pjtp - have a diner party tonite with old colleagues i haven't seen in YRS, before i got heavy. they only know me the size i am now - but heard i got HUGE (cause i was coughed on). dh bought me an outfit (by himself) and i just tried it on - he had SLUT on the brain because the top goes down to my navel (which is a wrap tie thing) - the pants are fine, but i need to go get another blouse. he really is a perv!!!

ditto from around the corner in TX - look forward to your first post re - baby bean (joshua)....

yes jaymie - lipodissolve! i'd be interested in your results - please post! i got lipo on the brain for the future, but swore i'd go traditional only. all the best to you!!!

it's laser lipo on top of injected areas. the injection sites are what created these hardened lumps - i say dime size. i'd go traditional lipo myself....

80lbs down - much congrats!!!!!

you will be fine! i had one before surgery & 2 since (had one tuesday of this wk)....like others have said, you won't feel a thing - be a bit off w/the anesthesia ... but should be completely fine later in the day. no sore throat either, which is always my fear.

tquad - i sure hope you can get that infection healed!!! & soon! go GG!!! today - 1hr on treadmill; jogged 20mins, walked 10 - then did interval sprints at 7mph at minute clips - walk a minute. sweat all the bad out!!!

tap - are you making or buying these? dh has a nut / crunch need, and i'd be interested in the chick pea version

that's a new one i've not heard. had one last friday - it was awesome!!!!

that is GREAT!!!!!! keep bumping the thread up - it does work!

i'm done with winter. i know i can't complain like what taps/bbg/bbk have been living with - but this is the coldest winter in 15yrs in TX. i should be in shorts by now. just snapped this::

mynewlife - my food intake is directly related to how active i am & yesterday is an indication. i had to wait for an injury to heal & i was just then able to do yoga & an 1 of cardio....my meals reflect that. yesterday - b- 1 scrambled egg, slice of tomato s - 1.5oz cheddar , few triskets l- 1c edamame d- half meatloaf sandwich s- oatmeal/raisin cliff bar

i'm not a mom - but this just crushes me. much kudos to you ladies, getting out of bad situations. i really have nothing else to add - just glad your all in better places!

true. i have only PB'd 3 times - and each time it was because i was starved and ate too fast. i personally think NoPBJ is too tight - anytime i got to a point that i could no longer eat chicken/beef/bread/pasta, i got an unfill. i didn't sign up to not eat the foods i enjoy or healthy ones (ie - salads/fruits/veggies). sure the band has it's downfalls & requires more than the average attention than other WLS - but it can work.

my surgeon went yesterday to the hearing. in fact - after he finished my endoscope & i came to in recovery w/dh ... he said he was going to testify on behalf of the county workers. saw alex's post on the 5-0 decision...very sad.

it was an every day annoyance, whether pain after a meal or tender while working out/exercising.