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I think there are two types of people that say "its the easy way out" The first are the people who do not understand the struggles we have. The ones who feel they need to diet because they are 3 pounds over their norm, and feel good in a week after dropping it. It is a control issue. And they look down on people who are not in the same boat as them. They see they can drop those 3 pounds, why can't we drop 200? It just takes a little longer. Right? They see the band as a lazy person continuing to be lazy and not trying to do things for themselves. The second set of people are the jealous ones. Usually they are slightly over weight themselves at least, and have gone through the same struggles we have. They see someone having the surgery as finally doing something maybe they cannot or will not do. And they know that 99% of the time, that person is going to finally succeed. Its hard. I have been that person. I have looked down on people for having GB. And it makes me feel sick that I have.

Andy has done ok. One day he will stay dry all day, and have no accidents, go on the potty without being asked. But other days he has huge poop accidents, and i find him coming downstairs in different shorts, only to find them wet and hidden in the guest bedroom. I am not sure why he is hiding it. We do no scold him for having accidents. I think he is embarassed cause he is trying so hard.

Diane, you look unbelievable!! And your gorgeous smile is only getting prettier!! Isn't it nice to not have to wear that mammoth bra anymore? LOL And I think they are right, next before and after shot will be in a thong! LOL

Since the kids have come along, we have tried to fix our swearing. We have taken it to the levels we use around DH's mom. I'll be John Brown, Foot (instead of F*ck), Sheets, Freakin (another F), Oh me (instead of oh God), Good Golly Gracious is one I use a lot instead of GD. And we use the typical spongebob ones like Tartar Sauce and Fish Paste. Those always make the kids giggle, but I get a lot of weird looks.

LOL that is so descriptive if I shared that with my DH he would not allow me to have the surgery. Purely based on the fact that the thought of something that gross coming out of his wife would turn him off forever. Child birth was a joy for this man, let me tell you. Great writing, great story. Congratz on your first PB. I certainly am not looking forward to them. LOL

Yeah I think a craft would be great! Maybe some ceramics that they can paint? With that budget you could do a few different ceramics that would really go a long way. or maybe have a magician come in, then have little magic kits for the kids to play with afterwards... They could break up and do magic tricks for each other. My daughter got a magic kit for christmas, and i think it was under 20 bucks. for a budget of $1000 you could easily fit that in, plus a magician, plus refreshments. and the kids have something to take home and show their parents.

sounds like gas if it is slowly creeping on like that, and the burp relieving it doubles that assumption. maybe you should try some enzymes or gas-x or something like that before eating. help to keep the gas from building up. does it happen all the time? what about drinking a glass of water before eating? I heard from anopther bandster that that helps to flush the system before eating so that gas does not build up.

ok, some things i noticed. look at where your port scar is now!! is that going to cause any problems for you in the future for fills or unfills? I was under the impression they used the scar to see where the port is to make fills/unfills easier. not being banded...i don't know for sure. And in the closeup i see that your tattoo on your breast is under the tape. Did you lose part of it? And will you be getting what is left removed? You look absolutely amazing!! Wait till the swelling goes down in your breasts and they take on a natural form. I was amazed, after my breast reduction, with how my breasts looked. You are so beautiful. This is a great change for you!! Congratz again!!! Job well done!

oh if you were in florida i would take one. i have been thinking of getting one for emily.

ok i am confused. who's mandisa?

oh my goodness you look great!!! wtg girl!!! i am so happy for you!!

i'm on!!! although my marker doesn't seem to be in theright place lol

it really depends on the ages. do you know what the average age will be?

I actually researched if this could be done, having insurance pay for one surgery, and the doctor do another at the same time. The insurance company, the hosiptal, and my pcp said that it used to be done a lot, but now was tantamount to insurance fraud. And insurance companies are not allowing other surgeries to be done any longer while another procedure is being paid for. I feel bad for you, really, and how you were treated is really sad. But it is something that he could possibly get in a lot of trouble. That still does not make it right that he did not talk to you about it though.

it is because you are developing muscle. you are toning and building, and with that form of workout, you are buildiung the largest muscles in the body...the legs. it is not uncommon. you have had huge success with the fat loss as evidenced with your slimming bod. be happy. :scared: realize that you are losing, and try some other forms of working out. the body actually gets used to workouts that are done exactly the same every time. you actually lose less if you do not incorporate variety. do the ddr maybe 2x a week, bike or walk or run 2x a week, and do light weight muscle toning once or twice a week.

CUTE! And a great smile to go with it! you can tell you are very pleased with yourself. :scared:

you may be adding muscle. it all depends on what sort of workout you are doing. also, how many calories you are consuming. doesn't matter if you are eating in the right order, or anything like that. if you are still eating more calories, or the same calories, than what you are burning throughout the day then you will not lose. i am sure you know all of this. just take a really good look at what you are eating. also measure in other methods than just the scale. measure your arms, legs, butt, tummy. are your clothes fitting better?

I am going to Monterrey Mx and going to pay $9100 to have mine done in the nicest hospital in MX with the best doctor in MX. LOL kidding. it is an american run hospital, so it is one of the nicest. Dr. Sanchez has done over 5000 bands, so he has TONS of experience. And the price includes airfare, one nights hospital stay, the surgery and the band and all that is needed with that, a few nights stay in Dr. Sanchez's guest house, transportation all over the place, and free fills and help. Also, if anything goes wrong they will bring you back to monterrey andfix it.

You know what...even if it does make weight loss easy. who cares?!?! Yeah, ok, sign me up for the easy weight loss! Why should I punish myself and make things harder?? Is there something wrong with making life easier on myself? I know that WLS is not easy, and that there are some very tough times ahead of me, but there are very tough times behind me as well, and I think I am overdue for a little ease. Yes, it is the easy way out for me. It is a leg up, a crutch, a head start, a no brainer. It is also going to help me live longer, look better, feel better and play better with my kids. Thank god for the easy way out!!!

Have you tried calling Dr. Jessee's office? I think she is in Largo. That is who I plan on going to after my band is installed in MX. I have heard great things about her and her staff. She also has great support groups.

So I am still waiting till I have all the cash together to go to Mexico. I had it, and had everything planned and scheduled, but then got my job and it looked like ins would pay for it. So we spent some of the money when we moved. Then I lost the job because of DS being in the hospital and so I have to save it up again. Shouldn't take long, but this waiting is killing me. I constantly go back and forth between should I do it and should I try on my own. I have been trying on my own while waiting, and I will do great for about 4 or 5 days, then fall off the wagon so badly, it kills me. Our neighbor brought over a bunch of polish sausage that he had leftover from a grill out this last weekend. I ate a ton of it!!! I couldn't believe it! It was here, so instead of having my chicken and rice wrap, I ate polish sausage till i thought I was gonna puke! And then I told myself I should puke to get rid of it! No worries, I didn't. But this is why I need this band. I have been doing so good the past few days. But then something happens and I learn again that I have absolutely no control. This is killing me. I have to get this band quickly. If I don't, I am not going to be around for my babies. I just wish all of my paychecks would come faster. LOL Then I am on the plane to Mexico!! So I had to vent. Gonna go eat my healthy dinner of Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Tomato sauce. I can't believe I am this hungry after all that I ate for lunch today. I hate being fat. Why do we do this to ourselves?

wel forget the last post. LOL talked to dh. he said that may is out. and so is june. work is really busy for him and he has to be there. I would die without him. lol so now the new date is july 28th. like i told my mom. If i have to change it again to push it out, i am not having the surgery.

screw it all. i just reset my date. May 27th. I have to get this done, and having a definite goal in mind will make it happen. So there it is. My date is scheduled.

cool beans. thanks all.

Before I got fat I was a size 2. now I am a 32. I want to be a size 6 at least when i get back down to goal. but i would be happy with an 8.