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I take over the counter Claritin D and Chewable Vitamin C and I haven't been sick in 2 months... I used to get bronchitis every month really bad!

Penni you will overcome this! You have been thru a lot and you will get on track! When is the Biggest Loser on?

YES, please see a Dr. Someone posted that their pap had hurt... but I have a great Dr. and I don't even know when he is examining me, he is great! Ask around if you are really scared... and like Miramu said, you have insurance and they can verify it by a simple phone call. GOOD LUCK!!

Welcome! That is SO awesome that you are doing this together! You will both do great!

I can't believe the Dr. said it wasn't a permanent thing. It is supposed to be permanent, but can be removed if complications arise.

Why is crossing your legs not good for you? I could see why it wouldnt be good for men... wink, wink!

Welcome!!!!!!

I LOVE the Atkins Royal Chocolate Shakes! 20g of protein!

lyndalafe~ I too have a sweet tooth. I have promised myself though to stay completely away from any sweets of any kind. I am the type that I can say or one a week or 2 a week because I would consume everything in sight. Like I can't stop. But if I tell myself absolutely none under any circumstances, then I just do it and am proud to do it. This is DAY 2 with no sweets and I KNOW the weight will start dropping quicker. By the way, I am almost 2 months out and have lost 33 lbs, so that isn't a bad start at all!

Similar fiasco with our wedding... But it wasn't my dad... My hubby's dad is a butt and we didn't even invite him to the wedding because he is a dead beat alcoholic and cares nothing for his family... BUT, that was my hubby's decision... I went with what HE wanted because it was HIS dad. I think your sister needs to do what SHE wants and screw what is PROPER and what everyone else thinks!

I know that if I wanted surgery, I HAD to meet with Spivak... so I am glad you told me your experience with Spiegel... now I KNOW I couldn't recommend him to someone else. YIKES!!! I hope Spivak has never done something like that!

Are we weighing in and posting NSV's on Monday mornings?

Just a couple of replies to the posts I have read... zone~ I didn't have to go on a liquid pre-op diet. Did they tell you that you did? I am just wondering if any of Spivak's patients had to??? It seemed to me when I went to Spivak's seminar that he would rather see patients get the band... but he did not push either one. Dr. Spivak will not do surgery on just anyone that walks through the door. He turned down a friend of mine because she had another weight loss surgery and it didn't work... but Spiegel did it for her. I really think that you should meet all of the Dr.'s you are interested in and see which you feel more comfortable with. Oh, and Dr. Spivak has a 0 mortality rate also!!! (That was big for me ) Nice to hear about all the area Dr.'s here!!!

I am really excited now!!!! I want the XXX gift to be mine from DeLarla!!! So far today I have stuck with my guns, NO SUGAR. I will be walking when I get home this evening.

Non Scale Victory

I haven't had a problem with mushrooms, but I chew them until they are liquified also.

Weigh-In: Jan 03-06~ 296 Goal: NO SUGAR! Weight goal-275 lbs, Some kind of physical activity daily! NSV~ 1. My size 22 jeans are getting looser (2 weeks ago couldn't breathe in them)

I hope you get to feeling better! That gas pain can be a b!tch!!!! Keep your head up and try all of the great suggestions everyone is posting.

Where did you have your surgery? Who was your Dr.? Why did you have the surgery if you don't think 210 is very much? It will get better, but you may need a Dr.'s help...

Welcome!!! I know Schulenburg! I am from Wharton. Good Luck with everything!

Dr. Spivak banded me and I wouldn't trust any other!!! He is awesome and his office is very helpful. If you need anymore info feel free to email or pm me! (I have heard a lot of people say they didn't care for Spiegel either)

Great Job!!! How many people can say they didn't gain a pound over the holidays??? A LOT OF BANDSTERS!!!! Aren't we lucky? You are doing great!

WOW! Where did you go? Keep up the Great work!

I didn't have to do the liquid or mushie stage again. I didn't know my band size either until I asked, and then I made sure they told me how much they put in! 7 weeks later and I am finally slowing down and chewing my food! Getting food stuck is the worst kind of pain! Way to go with your weight loss!!!

I want a check!