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I agree size is relative depending on the designer, store and brand. Lee's I am a 6. Target Mossimo I am an 8. Macy's a small in one designer, medium in another. None of it makes any sense. The BEST goal, is to be happy. Once you get there you will know! I did go 10 under my goal, because my goal was conservative at the time I made it. I am happy that way! BUT as I said the only one who needs to be happy with your size is YOU! As long as you are healthy, size is relative! Good luck!

I have a friend like that. But I can say that after all of my weight loss and success she is contemplating it! lol...so they can be turned around. It completely sucks that someone you need to support you chooses not to, but remember it is theit choice. They can either be supportive of you, or jump in a lake! Don't let them bring YOU down to their level! Good luck!

I can tell you that if he is with Hurley, he must be good. Hurley has VERY high standards for surgeons. You can ask though, I am sure. Call and talkt to Carolyn and see. But I can tell you that Hurley as I said doesn't have any surgeon that isn't great! I am having a tummy tuck and breast reduction in a few weeks, so we would have to talk before then. WHile on pain meds I will make no sense I am sure!

Hi gigi I am in Jackson, about a 1.5 hour drive from Flint. I didn't have any problems really, I had to work out how sensitive my body was to fills, but nothing major. Hurley has a new support group there on Mondays I believe. That Dr is new there, I don't know him. Tell Carolyn and Christie I told them to treat you like a star, that you are my LBT friend. Where are you at?

I freaked out as well before surgery but I am glad every minute of my life I did it despite any fears I had! I do not have the problems you speak of, I had a few rough times but I wouldn't change it for anything. I am happy now and life is good. If you could loose the weight on your own of course you wouldn't need surgery, When people say that I want to kill them. No one knows what it is like to be in your shoes. Yes the band is a tool not a cure. But if you are committed to it, it works! Don't let others make you doubt your ability to do this. IF you want it, you can do it! :thumbup:

Hi Gigi! Welcome to LBT! I was banded at Hurlet by Dr. Farhan in August of 2006! I can tell you that the band changed my life. I love everyone at Hurley. Make friends especially with Carolyn at the front desk, she can help you LOTS! Who will be your surgeon? The PA, Christie there is awsome, love her. PM me, I will be happy to talk. By the way, I am the lady at the top, so I can telll Hurley does great work, look at me! :thumbup:

I am having an identity crisis....ugh....lol..

Thanks globally, I appreciate it! :thumbup: Trell--I agree reading does work for me to fall asleep, but I broke my glasses that way! OOPS! Babynicole no problem sweetie! thanks:thumbup:

Hey ya'all I need some serious help. I am having trouble sleeping and I mean SERIOUS trouble. It has been 4-5 weeks since I have slept a night through. I have been taking sleeping pills to even go to sleep. My mind is constantly racing, I feel like I never can turn it off. What do you do when you can't sleep? Anyone got any good help, I am ready to die here. I am spending my days in a zombie mode, I am getting sick because of lack of sleep and now I am getting dizzy spells. HELP! :thumbup:

I still don't get it. Someone knew I had given then rep power. How do you find that out?? lol.... I am clueless as always I guess! :tongue_smilie:

heartfire Thanks! I feel great, that is the best part for me! :tongue_smilie:

No, not yet really. A few nights I have slept about 5 hours which is a HUGE improvement, but no good night! :biggrin:

I agree! lol...too many people speak without thinking and cut others down!

I hope so Steph! KAT!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! WOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:tt1:

Thank you again everyone. I feel like Miss America! I really am honored to represent all of us! It is not me up there, it is all of us! When I look back at my journey I never could have guessed it would end up like this!

Hey Becky I agree that you will be getting your panni! I thought it was horrible as well that the insurance company had to see me naked, but I felt more remorse for them than I do for me! lol...I think it has to be that way for them to know we need it! I agree with Steph, I can't wait to see all the stuff that will go! AND to see the line where my like new boobies will be, I will freak out! I can not wait!

Bman!! Hey lady! How are you doing in love?? I am so happy for you, youi deserve happiness! What the hell you mean an earthquake?? lol...I thought you lived by me! WOW! Keep up the great work! Steph--getting so close eh? I am getting more nerovus everyday! lol....blah...big changes are scary! lol... Jill--so glad to hear from you baby! How is it going? Are you wanting a boy or girl this time? Ginger--welcome! SO nice to meet you! That is my pin up name! BK--6 inches girl! lol.. how does it feel? How s your little man? I can tell you being the "face" of lapband has been weird. I am getting tons of pm's a day, some very random and strange. I honestly am not trying to let my OCD get the best of me about it. lol...But it is such an honor. I am very happy about being a internet model...rotfl....glad I have got my clothes on! lol...just kidding! But I am working with a website designer on my pinup site. I have 2 photographers who want to book me after my surgery. Actually they wanted to shoot me now, but I want to wait. SO I am going to have my own website... it will be gingerrayne.com! I will tell you when we get it up!

SOOOO??? Becky....how did it go????

I need to get to work on all my stuff! lol.....2-3 weeks down is gonna kill me....

And no one here has a complex either.....lol.... :biggrin2:

LOL....thanks!

I still go through this. A great thing to do is to try to take them in yourself. I have made some pretty cute things from REALLY oversized stuff! It is fun to experiment and it takes some of the panic out of it. I have made some things that I actually wear in public! Takes a bit of practice but it can happen! Also think about donating them and doing some good! Take the joy you are giving others!

Could be, or could be just the way we are....lol...

HEY Alex, what is this rep power?? lol...I am confused...

Good luck to you! If I were you I would make it clear that it HAS to be done in June or you will be going somewhere else. That should help them make sure you get it done then. Money is a great motivator ya know! Good luck!