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I collect the fancy 3 dimensional refrigerator magnets from places I've been and from countries my friends have visited. The are pretty cool. I also collect stuffed animals monkeys, especially if they have a banana. I always wanted a chimp when I was a kid. My parents wouldn't get it because someone told them they throw their poop across the room, so I had to settle for the stuffed ones. I wonder if I can get a REAL one now....HHMM??????

Hey Plumptous!! Love your name!! I'm in Chula Vista. I've heard of Fallbrook but I don't know exactly where it is.

Hey Shanna, I'm in Eastlake. Would love to catch a class if I can work it into my schedule. Do you go on weekends??? What time is the class???

Hello Bandsters, I've been MIA for a while now. Going for my 2nd fill on Tuesday. I'm a little discouraged and very embarrassed by my S_L_O_W_progress but I'm recommmitting myself to continuing the journey! I take full responsibility for not following the bandster rules over the holidays but I know I would be much worse off if I didn't have the band. I'm usually certain to gain 15+ pounds over the holidays :hungry: (Thanksgiving through New Years). This year, I only gained about 6 pounds. I'm trying to look on the bright side but I welcome any other words of much needed encouragement!! By the way, I live in Chula Vista.

That's Totally Normal!! I can't tell you how many last "favorite meals" and "last suppers" I had 2 weeks before my surgery. I was so scared I was never going to be able to have them after the surgery. I now know that it wasn't necessary to do that. You can still have most things, just in moderation and you will be satisfied with much smaller amounts.

Welcome, I would encourage you to do lots of research and ask lots of questions. The boards are a great source of information. I am newly banded and so far have no regrets. I don't have a lot of personal experience but I'm a nurse and would be happy to share what I do know about it. What part of town do you live in?? I'm in Chula Vista!!

Penni, Unfortunately, I won't be able to join you ladies this time around. Maybe next time. Thanks for the invite!!

Thanks for your reply Muffin, I've seen your before and after pictures. You are a personally a great inspiration to me. I can't imagine being down to 125!! You're AWESOME!!!

Hi Dani, I was banded with you on July 23 by Dr. Kuri. Just wanted to say hello:)

Hi Rebecca, I'm glad I didn't see it before I had my surgery. I probably would have been scared off from going to Mexico....Nah... I would have still taken my chances

It's called Grey's Anatomy and she survived the repair surgery. The doctor turned her mom into Child Protective Services for being emotionallly abusive. Good show!!

It's called Grey's Anatomy. It's kind of like the shows ER and Chigago Hope. It comes on Sunday nights.

Did anybody see the show last night??? One character was a college student who secretly went to Mexico for barriatric surgery. The problem was: 1) She was not over weight. She had an eating disorder because of an overbearing, controlling mom who made her feel like a loser for gaining the freshman 15 pounds. She had the surgery to not have to worry about gaining weight. 2) Of course, because the surgery was done in Mexico, her body was riddled with infection. I thought this was very unfair propaganda. First of all, it lead the viewer to believe that a doctor in Mexico would be willing to do WLS on someone who is not overweight AND it's not safe to have surgery in Mexico. What an ethnocentric crock of Bull!!!! Just wanted to vent!!