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How much did he charge you for the TT and BA? I just went to my PS yesterday and am waiting for the quote.

My surgeon said 1 night stay with at tummy tuck and breast augmentation. Not sure about the tigh lift which is done separately.

I met with the best Plastic Surgeon today. I thought I would need a lower body lift but she said I looked really good and she could do an extended tummy tuck. She also recommended a lower thigh lift, breast lift with augmentation and my arms. She said she didn't have to make a complete incision to my elbow on the arms and just a small one under my arm pit. I was very happy with that. She sent me home with brochures on breast augmentation. I am a little nervous about that. I will know later in the week if my insurance will cover any of it. I am 12 lbs away from having surgery. She wants me to be 20 lbs from goal. Julie

I am 32 lbs from goal right now and it is the hardest thing I've ever done. I weigh 217 lbs with a goal weight of 185. I am losing 1 lb a week right now and I started exercising again today. Good luck with your weight loss. I figure it will take me 8 more months.

S. Elaine, can you join Weight Watchers or another program before your weight gets out of control? That would be my advise. Good luck.

She did Playboy a few years ago. She also went through some plastic surgery. Not sure what that entailed. Baby weight sucks.

1.75 isn't that much. What level were you at with good restriction? Could be you need over 2 ccs now.

If you find a good fill doctor it is so worth it. Where do you live? My doctor is only $200 a fill out of pocket and is wonderful. I would switch doctors if I were you. BTW, Since you have lost an average of 2 lbs a week that may be why he doesn't want to give you one. But if you are constantly hungry and don't have restriction you deserve one. Good luck.

Sounds like reflux. There are only 2 cures. Mediction and a slight unfill.

I've gotten more tattoos. I get my nails and toes done regularly. I also just started going to a tanning salon.

Karey, it sounds like your friend maybe dealing with some internal stuff herself. My best friend and I didn't talk for 8 months last year and now things are so much better. I would give her some time to come around. Not sure about the bridal shower. If you cancel it may be the end of your friendship for sure. You look great. She may be a little jealous as well.

That sounds great. I am meeting with my PS today. Currentl my BMI is 32 but I'm hoping she'll do surgery on me between 28-30. I'm 32 lbs from goal right now.

Steph, that is great news. I don't know if my insurance covers plastic surgery or not.

Lauren, I see you are 40 lbs from goal. I am 35. Did she say you had to lose much weight?

I was over40 BMI when I was banded. Now I am at 33% headed to 30! I would simply tell her that this is a personal decision. Yes, and when she is a nurse she may have to deal with Bariatric patients. I feel sorry for her that she is so misinformed. Go for it! Yes, to the bathtub Sister. Isn't it a bitch!

The world needs more people like you. I really hope they take better care of the poor dog. Hopefully the SPCA will be prompt in their investigation. Would it help if you called them?

Fill take 5 minutes. My doctor suggests 2 weeks in between a fill.

A few months ago my surgeon put me on phen to see if it would help control my appetite. It was the worst thing I ever did. It made me so sick and just feel awful. I am really happy with my band now. I am filled perfectly and my hunger is gone.

Wheetsin, I am so happy for you congrats! Sounds like this guy has terrible bedside manners. I would schedule a follow up visit with the other doctor and let her know the troubles you had. Good luck with your pregnanacy!

Personally speaking I would try and find someone in your area. About the hole in the tubing, I would think that would be very rare. Good luck.

My band holds 4 as well. Truthfully I think 3ccs in a 4cc band is very agressive for a first fill. I would go back in and have at least .5 taken out. For a long time I was at 2.9ccs in mine and did very well. I have 3.2 in now. Good luck trying to find that spot!

That is fabulous news. You should be really proud of yourself!

I eat everything, just less of it. Its trail and error. You just have to see how you do after the band.

Truthfully I never really look at my face as being saggy or bad. I do however look at my abs, pouch and legs as they droop. Meeting with plastic surgeon tomorrow.

you should be fine. I was on several anti depressives before I was banded.