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the only thing i'd be concerned with is the sodium content ... some of those hotpots are full of salt!!!

congrats! great job on the weight loss already!

karey, wide awake at 3am today ... :smile: the funny thing is, i dont really feel anxious ... ??? i dunno.

sue, lucky you ... i've lost my boobs!

hi missheinlein, i had 222 pounds to lose and im down just about 150 right now. it can be done! congrats on getting a surgery date!

slmaem, contact your surgeon before progressing to soft Proteins. there are many liquids with lots of Protein in it. maybe drink 1/2 a shake, save it then 1/2 when you are feeling hungry again. up your Water intake too, sometimes that helped me. you can do this!

they look great!!! YAY!

yeah, this week i GOTTA be good... i did find those chicken breasts at Walmart last night. we're having the mushroom one tonight ... i bought the pepperjack and something and another flavor ... cant wait

Esmeralda, our first surgery was the 11th and no one has posted ... yet. you may want to check out www.makemeheal.com LOTS of good PS info there.

i just wore a button down empire waisted dress. it wasnt big on me but it wasnt tight either.

bloo ... yay, im not alone ... :smile: that 'burrito' sounds great!

**phew** at least im not alone :smile:

hi Mary, i have added you to the first post. congrats on the panni and insurance covering it!!! i go in tomorrow for my pre-op and hope to get all the instructions/meds. did you get liquid meds for pain?

but, wheet, you have money, you dont need any more ... :smile: someone actually had the nerve to tell me this. since my very dear DH works his ass off and makes enough money to disqualify us for the 'rebate' (aka tax advance), i should just be happy about that. please! i have bills just like they do. mortgage, cars, etc ... just cause you charge everything and have to pay your bills with the rebate and i dont have those doesnt mean that we couldnt use the money... GRRRRRRRRRRR. i guess we need to be penalized for being educated and fiscally responsible (no, not upset - at all)

Angie, great to hear! welcome to bandland!!

oh good gracious YES... soooo much more ummm, adventurous ...

kel, thanks for the post (i think :biggrin:) now that im getting "massive amounts" of lipo, im petrified!! (i hate pain!!!) im getting my front lipo'd (tummy & i guess Mons area) and my 'trunk' (side boobies on down) lipo'd ... my question is, how do you lay on your freshly lipo'd back? doesnt that really hurt???

they should be OK, but try to look for lower sugar.

i second the thumbs up for Dr. Marsden. I was banded about 16 months ago and have lost just under 150 pounds. i've heard excellent things about Dr. Fox, Dr. Smith, Dr. Jay...., Dr. Powell.. good luck on your journey

totally mindless game... most points i've received is 700. anyone else wanna play? http://www.bassfiles.net/parachute.swf

welcome Libby. just take it one step at a time and sit and read the threads. TONS of information here!

best of luck to you today.

it's ALWAYS a good idea to check out potential doctors. when i was researching for my plastics, i found the Tx Medical Board website. Texas Medical Board you can put any doctor in there from Tx and find out what's going on with them

Graham, what a great recount of your thoughts and feelings. congrats on the loss so far and welcome to bandland!

Hi Leena, i was considering just a panniculectomy, but i wanted the top part of my tummy taken care of as well. after the tuck, i will hopefully be about 40 pounds from goal and may need a small revision that i can get when i get my thighs and or chest and arms done. my tummy is just SO in the way of my activities (try running with the constant flapping :biggrin:) and basically daily life, i'm ready for it to be gone.