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Congrats to Kasey, and my JR finished 3rd while smoke came in 5th. I TIVO'd the race gonna watch it this evening. I am still at work so checked out nascar.com after i got last post...I can't believe/ well i can believe the race was rain delayed, was all set to watch it last night after I got off work, only to find crap on when it was suppose to be race taping. Boogity, Boogity, Boogity less go racin boys....

PN that was a very interesting read and its true about the cravings. Being fairly new at this band things has been hard. I can do well all day its late afternoon evenings when those demon cravings appear and the will power is challenged to the max. I only work three days a week so when i home alone its the worsest. I recently joined CURVES but it seems that sometimes even after exercising I have cravings. I also live in Alaska where at times cant always do things outside, cant wait for another month plan on getting me a bike and may try riding it to work and back and will be able to take it out on my days off and ride the abundant bike trails in our city.

I CANT BELIEVE JIMMY JOHNSON WON TODAY.........I was pulling for anyone except Hendrick camp. Not many wrecks today, it is like hockey the more fights the better the game, the more wrecks the better the action. I like the shorter tracks and of course im all for the "Restrictor Plate" races. Well on to Alanta next week. I have all kinds of Dale Jr. stuff too. We try to buy new t-shirts every year, waiting until I get small to buy me a jacket. I even deck out the car with Dale Jr stuff.:clap2: :clap2:

I am 9 weeks post-op and have had one fill which did nothing much for me. The first couple weeks after fill slight restriction, got fuller little faster but could still eat alot. Its been 3 weeks since fill and now I can eat almost anything and bigger portions is this normal??? Hopeing to get another fill this week or next... Not to mention I have gained 2.5 pounds this week... Also I am having the pulling sensation in my stomach about where the band should be I seem to notice this more about 30 mins after eating is this the pouch stretching some or is the food trying to pass through the stoma. It doenst really hurt but is noticeable on intermittent basis, NOT CONSTANT feeling and can last for a couple hours . Would appreciate some feedback. PLEASE!

I had PCOS and after one surgery to remove cysts they came right back within several months. It ended killing my ovaries and so had to have hysterectomy. I am still suffering from the weight gain from the PCOS and was banded in 1/06

3loves: those boys are adorable.... I will probably not get to go the any races this year as we are in Alaska, little far away. Soon as we move down south again want to definately go to Talledaga, Bristol or Daytona...Also wouldnt mind going to Charlotte, bound to run into some racin boys there since most have homes around there... Well Fixin to go watch Busch Race talk to ya later... Good luck tomorrow

Thank god we are back to racin' having withdrawal also. I either watch it every weekend or TIVO is activated if I have to work. Course you can't tell who my driver is:confused: , duh. I just hope he does better in the race then he did qualifying, bout spunner her out...aarrgghhh...Got several good race venues coming up. :clap2: Well GO DALE JR.... My second favorite of course is Jr's buddy SMOKE....

I am from Oklahoma and currently live in Alaska. Dr. Ronnie Keith is a Bariatric Surgeon there in Oklahoma City. I was gonna use him before I came up here but my insurance denied me. I really like him. I had done several of the pre-op test and then was denied. His office staff is great and he offers a free seminar once or twice a month go to obesityhelp.com and click on link for find BARIATRIC SURGEON and put his name in to get his website, I dont remember what it is. Email me/PM me anytime for questions abotu OKC and surrounding areas. Loved it there going back hopefully soon....

Thanks so much. I am also finally glad racin is back, winter has been long here in alaska with no racing on Sundays...Not much to do when its so cold...

Hey fellow Texan. I grew up in Stephenville. I currently live in Anchorage Alaska. I was totally impressed with Dr. Joya in Puerto Vallarta, MX. www.drjoya.com also see my blogs below.

I paid $8000 on inclusive to go to Dr. Joya for my surgery, airfare and hotel, plus $1500 for extra hotel nights and DH's airfare. It was well worth it. My aftercare is $195 per fill here in Alaska.

I have tried the SOuth Beach frozen dinners and they are low carb and higher protein and taste yummo..

Dr. Joya did my banding 1/7/06, I have nothing but good things to say about him and his team. They were up front with me and followed through with everything they promised. The set up in PV is wonderful, the resort they set you up in is 5 star+, the hospital was awesome and me and my husband were treated very well. I had been doing my research for over 2-3 years. His website is www.drjoya.com and there is link into his support group, lots of good information. Plus his price for procedure is so much easier on the pocketbook. PM me if you want more information.:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I was banded 1/7/06, and I have already been able to come off one of my diabetic meds and cut the other one in half. Within the next month I will be off all diabetic meds. Also hope to be off blood pressure meds soon also. I had done research for over 3 years and had only been diagnosed last year with Type 2 diabetes. I have nothing but good things to say about the lapband. I have lost 26 pounds since my surgery date.

I had polycystic ovaries. I had surgery in 2000 to remove cysts which came back within a couple of months and then in 2003 had to have total hysterectomy as my ovaries were so damaged and they also found polyps in uterus during surgery that was not found during any previous tests. The polyps were malignent. There was apparently some correlation between cysts and polyps. This was all before banding. The surgery in 2000 was day sugery in and out with minor pain. Now with the hysterectomy was in hospital for 3 days and down from work 6 weeks.:cry

I was band ed 1/7/06, I have american Inamed Band 11 cm/9-10cc capacity. :clap2: I had my first fill today Dr. Jones placed in 3cc. I was able to drink water but he listened and it was running through really slow, so we will see what kinda of restriction I get.:mad:

I am 39 years old, married 10.5 years to a wonderful man. I have NO human children, (LADYBUG) lab mix thats 11 months old, (PEPPER) rat terrior that is 5 years old and (CRYBABY) gray tabby cat that is nearly 2 years old. I am an RN on a pediatric floor, my speciality is NICU. I currently live in Anchorage AK. Have been here only 1 year. 2 more years and will be moving back down south to either TX,OK or NM. My husband is a Long haul truck driver by trade but is currently working locally. He hates ALASKA. I like to read novels, watch movies, watch NASCAR and hockey (live). Dale JR. ROCKS... Also like spending time with hubby and my animals. We also like swimming, fishing and being outdoors.

:clap2:Getting my first fill in am 2/21/06. Will do protein shakes all day, anyways. So how many days to you do the protein train before you take a break. Is there specific num bers of days on adn then off???

:hungry:I am 6 weeks post-op today, and have totally NO restriction. The only problems I have is eating too much and too fast then I get the old chest pain. LUCKILY I get my first fill 2/21...YEAHHH. I have last 24 pounds since surgery. So I hope this fill will help with my eating. I too can do really good all day and then night time rolls around and I want to eat everything in sight.:think Unforntunately, my DH has to have some of the things around to make his lunches with, but he is willing to try something different to take the temptation out of the house. May have to put it all under lock and key and he ONLY have the key. Lets all pray for GOD to give us the will power we need..

YEAH...:update::cheer2::rockon: I found a fill doctor today... One less thing to worry about!! It will be a couple weeks until I can go into see him, but I can wait.:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I was banded 1/7/06 in Puerto Vallarta by Dr. Joya. Here is me before surgery and postop. Me about 2 weeks b4 surgery in Anchorage alaska.:help: - Me 2 days after surgery sitting on beach in Puerto Vallarta:nervous Me about 2 weeks post -op:clap2:

Great pics from others. I included me and my husband - Terri & Paul and our babies...

All the pics ar egreat so wanted to share some of mine...

Hello all, I am new to this site, been lurking around and decided to introduce myself. I am impressed with this site and all the support that is shown to each new member and all the informtion that is available. I am 39 y/o married RN in Anchorage AK. I have 2 dogs, 1 cat. My husband is very supportive on my banding and my journey. I was banded 1/7/06, 4 weeks out. Due to my insurance wouldnt cover my surgery and so ended up having to go to Mexico. Dr. Joya in Puerto vallarta did my surgery. I have nothing but good things to say about him and his team. I have hardly no restriction:hungry: :cry now so have to watch myself closely. I am having a hard time finding a fill Dr., here in Anchorage ALaska. I have found one but he charges $490 each fill, is this about average or my thinking a little high priced. If I dont find anyone else guess I will be working some overtime to pay for my fills and pay off my loan for band surgery.:think

I had surgery in Puerto Vallarto Mexico - Dr. Armoundo Joya. GREAT surgeon..