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The vitamin E was very soothing to my scars.... no itchyness at all!

I used vitamin E and my scars are harldy noticable. I had a breast reduction a few years ago and scarred horribly so I thought I would try vitamin E this time. I am a believer!

I don't think it's too soon. If you "suddenly" have restiction from your last fill you could always cancel your appointment! That's the beauty of the band.... you can always get a fill or unfill!

Are you banded? When were you banded? What does your band doc say?

I used to have such a cynical view of politicians. Then I met my hubby. His mom is in the state house of representatives in my state. Through her I have met many, many politicians and MOST (not all) of them (Democrats) truly have the peoples best interests at heart and are in politics to make a difference. I have seen the pain of smear campaigns and the joy of victory in my MIL's face. As she runs for her final term today (term limits) I hope and pray for change in my state and federal government. As far as Dubya is concerned... well.... I'm not even gonna go there. Just remember.... when Clinton lied noone died.

Great idea on the pics Alicia! I will get working on that ASAP! I weighed myself this morning and have lost 5 pounds since my surgery last week! I had a heckuva time finding something to wear to work this morning. I had a pair of size 18 khakis I have been waiting to try and they were huge on me.... so much for that! Got some interesting news about my surgery costs last night. I will know more on Thursday when I see my doc to have my stitches removed but it looks like it will be good news. I will keep you posted! Make sure you get out and vote today. My MIL is running for her final term as state representative, she is term limited after this term. Keep your fingers crossed for her! I think she has it by a landslide but you never know. Here in my state of Colorado there are a lot of important issues on the ballot today. Domestic partnerships and legalizing marijuana (sp?) being the most heated ones. Should be an interesting day to say the least. Let's see some pics!!!

My kinda thread! Mindy... I got cherry blossoms on the top of my foot a few months ago... lemme try to attach a pic... hope it isn't too big! Next I want a nautical star and a sparrow. Hubby and I are talking about both getting sparrows next year for our anniversary.

Good luck to you stina! Keep us posted with your progress girl!

I can drink either. As of right now I am a bit tighter in the AM but once I drink something (hot or cold) I am good to go!

I'm in! I would like to be around 210 for Christmas. That's 23 pounds less than I am now.

Thanks everyone!! stina.... the best thing I can tell you to do right now if you think you have a problem is to call Inamed and they will open a case file on your problem and you will have a way to track it. I am sending my port/tubing back to them this week and will await their verdict on the issue. I personally think my leak was caused by a needle hitting the tubing when my doc tried to give me a fill but I won't be sure until Inamed examines the tubing.

Mine dosen't use flouro..... and I just had my tubing and port replaced because of a leak. Did he puncture it with the needle while looking for the port? I don't have that answer yet.

Here is our new home for November! http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=25257

Life is now.... just curious... are they replacing your whole band? Are they charging you for this? stinaNYC.... did you ever find out for sure if your leaking? I've been thinking about you!

That seems like too high of an income to qualify for Medicaid... at least in my state anyway!

Buzz... what kind of protein drinks are you drinking?

A gift card!

It's sad to me that things like politics cannot be discussed without people feeling jumped on because someone else does not share their opinion. BUT... if the "debating" is what it takes to get people to the polls then debate on!

Kim... your having your band removed? or just having your fill taken out? Congrats to you both on your pregnancies! I hope to join you sometime after the new year!

Welcome back Terri! It's good to see you posting again! Sounds like you have had a tough time of it lately. Glad to see you have such a good attitude about it all. Welcome back to LBT!

I'm here I'm here!!! Sorry I didn't update this thread last night. My surgery went fine and dandy and I was home yesterday evening. Holy crap I know what restriction is now!! I tried to eat half a toasted english muffin this morning and it got stuck. OUCH!! My hubby has been great taking care of me, he even went out to get takeout that I wanted tonight. Guess I'll keep him around awhile longer after all! Thanks for all the nice thoughts and prayers. You guys RAWK!!

No, my port didn't flip. I had a leak in my tubing that connects the port to the band. This was confirmed with a fill under flouro using contrast. Did your daughter ever find anyone to do a fill for her? Where does she live? How was it determined her port has flipped? Have you contacted her original surgeon about this? PM me if you would like.

Call your doctor girl!

I live in CO and just started seeing the commercials a few weeks ago.

Hi Brandi and welcome! You will find lots of good info here and some really great people. I was also self-pay so I understand where you are coming from. I was banded May 2 2006 and to date have lost about 47 pounds. I have developed a leak in the tubing connecting the port to the band and am having that replaced on Thursday. Let me know if I can answer any specific questions for you!! And again..... WELCOME!