karenj

Hi Marc, Your post really touched me. We all have demons that just don't seem to go away. Just know that you are at the right place. We all have the demon of weight in common and with the support and friendship that you will find here, we can conquer the demons together. Hang in there and trust me, you won't regret your future!

shortly after i received my first fill, i realized that i was just as hungry. i went back for my second fill a month later, and low and behold, my first fill just vanished! i would for sure look at another fill. KJ

Dr. C, I justed wanted to thank you for helping this person. In a time of need, it is nice to know that someone will talk to you! KJ

Okay, so I have to admit, it was a blast! Although we had never been before, there are certainly things that we would do different. But we did have a great time. I have attached some pics to show ya'll. We got to meet Mark Martin, Michael Waltrip, Jr. and saw several others. We got autographs of Jr., Biffle, R Gordon, Paul Menard... Stewart was VERY DISAPOINTING... he pulled up and did not give one single autograph. Not even to a 4 -5 year old boy standing there with pen in hand. So we took his picture instead... KJ

Great Job girlie!!!!! Keep up the awesome work!

I too drink like 3-4 cups a day. Can't live without it! I say try it, if it works, continue. I also think it curbs my appetite.

Lets see, I have a big red set of lips on my right butt cheek. A sun/moon explosion on my right shoulder blade and a tribal butterfly on my lower back! I also want a nascar/race flag on my back, then i am done.

I think I have figured it out.... I FINALLY worked out today before dinner. I always have the pain the first few bites. Not a single pain tonight. Do you think it is because i worked out first? I actually got to eat a whole meal tonite! Man was it good. Grilled chicken with soy sauce, steamed mixed veggies and croissant. Yum!

Oh dear Gopher, I certianly hope you do not have to experience this first hand. Although I think it is inevidiable (sp). My PB happens about 2 minutes after I take either too big of a bite, to quick of a bite or don't chew enough. You will know when you have one. You kinda get the dear in the headlight look, your chest feels like you have just swallowed a mans softball and the pain is bad. You turn hot and it is hard to breathe! It all happens in about 1-3 minutes after the "bite". Just remember to chew chew chew and wait in between bites. I have found that they happen more frequently if I haven't eaten in awhile and I am hungry. Then I eat like the old me. Bad Bad Bad!!

I feel your pain. I swear I am a fartin' queen since surgery. I don't understand why. My husband cracks up because for me to toot in front of him takes alot. Now I consider it payback!

I had surgery on March 3 and started my period the day after. I had the normal 3 day deal then nothing. We are now in June and still no period. I was so freaking out because it has been like 3 months. I took a pregnancy test and thank god it was negative! Has anyone else experienced this? My friends say it is because I have lost weight. If I had know that 34 lbs would get rid of my period, hell I'd have done this a long time ago! I am curious if anyone else has experienced this! KJ

3 men and woman are sitting at a bar. 1st guy says " hey ya'll, I am a RUB, rich urban biker" 2nd guys says" so what, i am a DINK, dual income, no kids" 3rd guys says "bid deal, i am a YUPI, Young urban professional" They look at the woman and ask what she is.... She thinks under pressure and says "I am a WIFE, wash, Iron, fuck, etc" Me too!

3 Loves, Nice try! But I sure will be thinking about ya! I already took a pee test on Thurs and it was negative. Thank God!!!!

Melissa, I think what you are feeling is what we all felt. I experienced that the first week after surgery. Hang in there. It will pass, I promise! You will start to feel normal again and think, "what the hell was I thinking! This is the best think I have ever done for myself". You'll see!

Roni, Awesome job sister! you look awesome! when are you coming to the support meeting in The Woodlands? Thurs june 15 6;30pm Jason's Deli by the mall......

Guess What??? We are going to Daytona in June/July for the Bush and Nextel Races! A mechanic that used to work for my husband and is now an engine tuner for a Bush team scored us pit passes and tix for the June 30 Night race and then my man bought us some cool Mark Martin fan club tix for Saturday's night race! I am so excited! Apparently the Bush driver that his friend works for was fired and they are talking about Kasey Kahne driving this Bush car. Wouldn't ya'll just die if I got to meet that cute little hottie! Wheewww! Calm down Karen, you act like you are in a commercial or something. The meet and greet with Mark Martin will be pretty cool too! We actually get to walk in the garage areas this time! I am soo stoked!!!!

i am not sure if you can flip it, i guess anything is possible. i have definatlely "tilted" mine. My fill gal has to put the needle in from my forehead side. I have no idea how that happened but it doesn't seem to bother anyone so I am rolling with it!

I think we all felt that way for the most part. Hang in there, it does get better. I remember feeling that way too, think what the hell did i do. Your port pain is normal. I am about 3 months out and I don't feel it at all. I promise, each day gets better and better! Did your doctor prescribe you pain meds? Use them, that is what they are for. The back pain you are feeling is most likely gas. Use some gas x or mylicon and walk as much as possible. If your family doesn't support you, come to this site, we certainly do! Please feel free to send me a pm. I will help you all the way. KJ

Margo, I live on 1.5 acres and I sure could use my lawn mowed? How much? Do you charge by the hour or by the size! Just kidding. That is so totally awesome! Congrats! We have to use a riding mower or the fire ants will eat you alive... that is speaking from experience!

Leenerbups, are you all there?

It was for 10am. The techs were trying to do it when Spivak walked in. My port is a little sideways and she was trying to figure out which way to put it in. Spivak walked in, looked at it and went straight to the port. I am glad he was there b/c I was nervous enough. I got 1.3cc in a 10cm band. I agree, I am ready for more. When was your appointment? Wasn't too bad was it?

i had my first fill on the 6th of april. i could tell the difference right away, now i really don't feel much. i am making an appointment monday for a little more. spivak is awesome!

My son eats his with Ranch dressing. He loves it! I prefer fruit! Peaches are awesome!

The fill went good. i acted like a big baby and it really wasn't a big deal. We didn't go the the friday night race so i didin't get to see him climb the fence. We rented one of the new Nextel scanners. It is called "Fan Veiw". It was awesome, showed the race live, then you could listen to each driver, showed the stats of each driver and also show the lap speeds. Let me tell you, Kasey Kahne and Kasy Mears were the fastest drivers on that track on Sunday. WE HAD A BLAST AS USUAL!. It is so much fun! I can't wait to be able to take my son. He wants to go so bad. We told him when he was 6! Busch Brothers: Like brother like brother. I really don't have anything good to say about the Busch bros. Especially Kurt!