xavier
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What did you mean by, "I'm still on liquids today." ? Is that becuase of your fill and if so is it standard procedure or just what you knew you had to do after the fill.You are an inspiration, thanks for your blog. Cali
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Well I'll tell you why I dont think so. When a doc puts a needle anywhere, they pull back to see where they are...if youre aiming for a vein for a blood draw you pull back a little to see if youre in a vein. Now, I've never seen the procedure for the fill but am betting they pull back to check for saline return for the same reason...to confirm that theyre in the right place and to rule out being in a wrong place like a vein or artery...Time to get that bullseye tattoo on your port either way!!! Good luck, Cali
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If this wasnt so real for so many people it sounds like some kind of bizarre catch-22 type of not funny joke! Its almost like the system is set up to keep us 'scammers of healthcare' out! Ridiculous, who would do this if they didnt desperately NEED it!? I really feel for you...I'm self pay which suck but at least it goes faster...my ins co only covers BMI 40 and I'm around 35! I just cant gain weight on purpose, I might go off the deep end! Good luck, girl! Cali
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Why do people at the gym always have to get on the machine (when theres a whole row empty) next to me?! I had a guy on the treadmill going so hard and intermittently shaking his sweaty hair all over me I wanted to barf but I just switched to a different machine! Well I will hopefully be back home when you are getting your band friday so I will be thinking of you and I'll send you a note saying how I'm doing...if its good! LOL! Cali
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The body keeps fluid to protect areas that have been damaged...its just inflammation, not fat and when you have healed it will go away just like that! Luck to all!!! Cali
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Looks like how the surgeon words what he wants to do is the key...most docs are very accomodating...they want to get paid, they want to do the procedure, and they want you happy, because for stuff like this, youre the customer! Good luck!! Cali
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I love seeing your pix! You are really looking incredible!!! You look like you are currently loving life!!! Cali -
after going from 324lbs to 226lbs
xavier commented on sweetheart181's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
WOW! You look fantastic...you are really turning out to have a small waist!! Those are really a great set of pictures...they say it all! Cali -
Look at it this way..this is your toughest month (no fill) but in a year will it really matter whether youve lost 70 or 80 pounds? No, you'll be a whole new person no matter what happens in this Hell month! Give yourself a break...nobody's perfect!!! Good Luck! Cali
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On the subject of Slim Fast, my doc said only get the low carb which can be hard to find. The other kind are in every grocery store but loaded with sugar...the low carbs were at walmart but they only come in vanilla and choc...if you have a jones for the strawb...there a specialK one in little bottles in a four pack (also Walmart) that's ptretty good! Good Luck! Cali
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I think the more you know, and the more appointments you go to, the less nervous you'll be. Good luck, Cali
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You're awesome! Hey you forgot one type of band picture,,,theone on your left hand! I'm thinking of getting myself a right hand ring to constantly remind me of my committment to the band, just like marriage...gotta be faithful!!! Hey do you ever go with DH to those Cali trade shows???? PB
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Oh, I forgot the signature with our fun logo doesnt go in unless you are in a thread...type in mayo banditos in the search (threads ) box and youll see all our threads and you can snag the logo! Welcome!!! Cali
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I am having mine done by Dr. Oliak in Orange...yeah lots of billboards! The doc pointed out that they werent his (I think he thought it was a little tacky but he said it does draw in business!) I saw them as far north as Oxnard on my drive home. I have around a 3 hour drive down there so I will stay in a hotel. Actually my 'office' day is the day before and then the surgery is in Torrance...its all LA to me! I am self pay and I think I found the best doc!!! Cant wait...Cali
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Good luck...you are now a Mayo Bandito! My date is May 6th and I cant wait! Cali
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I forgot how to import the ticker but if you ask band_groupie she knows all , she's a real geek! Cali (tell her I said so!)
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Thanks for your kind and funny words...I swear I AM looking forward to this date like I'm 17 and it was prom!!! Hey, I was thinking about your cravings and I wondered if you confirmed that they were related to your cycle? My doc says he sometimes prescribes phentermine for bad weight-loss plateaus or for women who can ruin a whole month of good eating with PMS cravings...maybe you could ask your doc...I took that phentermine (the non-dangerous half of fen-phen) a couple of years ago and it shuts off your interest in food completely...I lost like 40 pounds but I bet you know how that story ends when I went off the drug! LOL!
Well I am only a week away!!! Take care, Cali
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I really dont see how a size 10 is anything but normal but what do I know? I have been fat so long I didnt even know where to set my goal weight...I just set it at the highest weight for the normal BMI category!! I wonder if over a year if I just learn to eat right etc it will just level off somewher its supposed to...what do you think? Cali
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I'm Not Telling Anyone I'm Being Banded.....
xavier replied to laurenlee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dear 1980, The thing about Star Jones is her only purpose in life is to put her business out for everyone...OK, she WAS a lawyer but now shes just a 'celebrity' so she kind of gave away her right to privacy...when the public buys you your first multi-million dollar home, they can criticize you if you dont tell-all! Until then...just do your own thing!!! Cali -
You really cant lose weight in one place...it comes kind of evenly from everywhere but mainly the top down, face, the boobs, then belly, then hips, legs. You can do a million situps a day but you arent getting rid of belly fat just developing a beautiful set of abs no one will ever see if they are still covered in a layer of fat...I hope you can just be happy with what you already ARE accomplishing!! Cali
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80 lbs down 30 to go whooo hooo
xavier commented on karen_karen's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You don't look like you need to lose a pound!!! What are you a size 4!?! Really cute kids...I remember my teenager at that age also always clutching her 'guys' like she couldnt live without them!! Cali -
Sorry for PMing the heck out of you....Pickly
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You MUST be nine feet tall! You look fantastic! You inspire us all! Thanks, Cali