Melody2006

Can you tell us honestly about your eating habits? Are you drinking with meals? Are you on some sort of exercise plan?

I just found this thread, and I'm adding myself to the list! Updated July Butterflies List 1 wsw27 1 tillydog 1 doedoe1961 1 staylucid 1 mygirlayanna 1 Rdk211 1 kiwifruit_77511 2 minidriver 2 slim2be 2 BethO 2 mrsgriffin2u 2 trudeip 2 Barbiek 2 annabella 2 SanDiegoSusan 2 anita reyna 2 jjenkins2411 3 BigBander 3 scoutmama 3 2GoodDogs 3 kimlam 4 joiful 7 slim1 7 ginnyc 7 AmyWA 7 Redheada 8 blaze 21 8 Louisville Lesa 8 zeama 8 cinda 8 flowers 8 JaJeanne 8 Booklady 8 IntoLess 9 Ailie 9 Sarv 9 MarylandMommy 9 siouxsie Sioux 9 Rivieramaya05 9 lalaredd 9 missrach 9 aliNSanDiego 10 sallen21 10 Goobe 10 2Blite4life 10 melmel 10 Fancy Nancy 10 vannie 11 Applebottom 11 vra123456 11 wstone 11 falloons 11 melallot 13 OvrLvl 14 MaidMarion 14 Chellets 14 pbpunisher 15 Fearless55 15 Flowerpurr 15 lynlynkr 15 pschmolle 15 perfectforme 15 PENTURN 15 mellimel71 15 Melody2006 16 eyespy 16 lisainbohemia 16 lotzasunshine 16 SciTeach 16 lynlynkr 16 michkor 16 jomomma 16 Charlene K 16 nanaislosingit 16 moez02 16 aclubb 17 OCBreeze4U 17 3m’smom 17 tnag86 17 Long2bFree 18 PDXBandster 18 toogoode4u 18 CapitolChick 21 clayverde 21 just1more 22 Moocatschade 22 zillyanne 22 TeriVA 22 kimaly 22 lleighton5 22 Choromom 22 annesan 22 thatDEgirl 22 Laniev00 23 BABOOMER 23 shellbell99 24 daniml 24 nyllrap 24 linksmom 24 lisadental 24 Frypan 25 NewJEM 25 Kiki220 25 Nachtigall 28 ann71 28 splfrd 28 mamanmidwife 29 Cherub 29 Chellets 30 orea15

Do a thread research on Biotin pills here. These could really help your situation if your not taking them already.

Self pay in the united states is around 22,000. Mexico less than half that. So you see a lot of self pay people here research and go to Mexico, but get follow up care here around them in the USA. Do your research around here, it helps tons!

I'm being banded on the 15th, so I know how you feel. Congrats! :biggrin:

Hey, srfrmom. I'm being banded on the 15th also! I'm 3 days into my doctors prescribed liquid diet. And it's pretty horrible. The hunger headaches are the worst. I feel like I'm constantly in the washroom from all the water I'm drinking. My surgeon makes us do a clear liquid only diet one day before the surgery and thats my last day of work before my banding. I'm super nervous about working that day (I have a physical job) only on clear liquids. I'm not sure how I'm going to pull thru! I refuse to cheat, or blow it. This sure is a big test of will power for me.

I plan to do what everyone else above said. But one more thing if you have a TJ Maxx in your area, or a Marshalls, or a Tuesday Morning (all these stores are owned by the same company) lots of times you can get named brand stuff there for super low prices. Just a few more places to look that no one else mentioned.

I just got done looking at your album of pics and I can't believe your 350. Your so handsome! I commend you for going thru all of this. It's got to be so much harder for guys to jump thru all the hoops. Keep us updated! :tt2:

Today was my 1st day of liquids only. I have 9 more days to go. I'm having my surgery July 15th. I'm excited, and determined not to cheat on the liquid diet! Stay strong with me and keep in touch! :tt2:

Looking forward to seeing you around here and getting to know you, Jorge!

I'm getting the Lapband version on the 15th of July. So I'm very curious to read the answer to this question!

I started Biotin 8 months ago because I had brain surgery and had to go bald. I have seen a BIG difference in my nails and now my hair has grown back to the point I need to use a headband, and I have had 1 hair cut. I buy my Biotin pills from Target. 1000mcg tablets one time a day. The pills are pretty small. I doubt the expensive tablets are any better. I personally have bought Biotin Target and Walmart, and Walgreens. I look for the buy one get one free deals or I buy from the cheapest place. 8 months of use and I can see results in my fingernails that cannot be denied. I have not been told of a Biotin based shampoo or conditioner.

I use Benefiber that has the calcium in it right in my crystal light daily. I can't even taste it. My dietitian recommended it.

You live in Illinois too? Where are you having your surgery done? I'm having mine done by Dr. Heydari at Centegra Hospital.

If you don't feel safe or comfortable your not going to keep up with very important follow up care. Thats the main point past all the judgmental ideas on what you saw around the place.

I'm staying on plan today because I can't wait for the surgeon to call with my band appt. Good habits have to start today.

They do make you quit smoking for lapband, and can refuse to do the surgery on you if you don't quit.

I'm wondering about the body bug myself. Wondering if it's worth the hassle of wearing it on your upper arm like that. I'm interested in reading the replys to this post.

I'm worried about that myself. My periods were always 3 days long. I could never get pregnant before when I wasn't on the pill with my ex husband. I now think its because I was over weight. Now when I'm closer to goal weight I think I'm going to have to be more careful with birth control and expect longer periods.

Great question. I guess if you feel like you might gag on it due to the band, you could get super naughty and kiss him back with it. Take naughty up a notch. I know every guy who just read this is thinking :Angel_anim:

Time to get a pedometer and do 10,000 steps a day. Get the Omron HJ-720ITC (The best one out there). Get it from Amazon.com (the cheapest place to get it ~ like $30 with shipping.) and you can get the exercise you need anywhere/any situation. The last few pounds are always the hardest! Get a fill if you need to. Start being strict to your plan again. You'll get there doing these things!

Wish I did it back when I was 23. 10 years (probably some of the best years of your life) I could have been at the weight I needed to be.

If the supervisor doesn't resolve your issue demand a transfer to the ER, and if they don't give it to you, discharge yourself and go the to ER. Please don't ever do this. If you discharge yourself (leaving against medical advice) your insurance will not pay for the visit. If you feel you have been miss treated (and you were) contact your insurance. Believe me, people in the health care industry work for money (I know I'm in nursing in a hospital) and by calling your insurance and holding up payment your hitting them where it hurts!

I'm glad your finally on to a surgery date. I just worry what it's going to be like to schedule fills. Lets hope thats not a nightmare too!