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1) One physical (other than weight) thing about yourself, what would it be? I have developed this discoloration on my face that just bothers me to no end. I dont wear makeup because up until about 2 years ago I had the most beautiful flawless (I mean really flawless) skin. 2) One non-physical thing about yourself (mental, situation, etc.), what would it be? I wish I didnt have such bad writers block. OMG! Tall ladies your breaking my heart! Being tall is so awesome. Im 6'1" and I honestly have to say that I never wished that I were shorter. I love to be the tallest person in the room, on the subway, on a line, or in a store. I love being an amazon. Plus, my height hides how much I weigh. I love the awe struck looks...that foot-to-head "is she really that tall" look. Ladies just for you-----here are some cool things about being tall...I know you can relate: Seeing the top of a refrigerator Jumping off of the bottom of a 10-13 foot pool Stepping over large puddles Touching ceilings are pretty cool Never needing a step stool (unless youre changing a bulb) 300lbs look like 250lbs (thats the best)

Suzzie me too! Im going to be looking for a surgeon who will "(during my expected TT) to relocate some of my belly fat straight to my butt. Im a really full hour glass/figure 8 right now but after a TT or an LBL Im sure Ill want a bigger bum.

I wish the first thing I say in Anger/Surprise/Disgust wasnt so cliche New Yorker. I say "What tha f**k" way too often. Going to school out of the city made me realize that my WTF bombs were soooo NYCer.

OMG! Laura, Wheetsin, and Rainer im a giant too 6"1! Rainer how dont you LOVE to shop? Its my most favorite thing to do. Im an amatuer stylist, everyone who meets me walks away with better fashion sense. When Im not near a store I online shop even at stores that dont sell my size (right now a 24). I feel like I lucked out and got these long legs and big ole feet. Afterall if our feet were smaller how would we be able to balance all the vertical length:rolleyes:. It would be like walking on stumps. However I also only wear a size 11M shoe so it not exactly the same. But come on you cant beat the "go go gadget arms" either. Wheetsin I learned my lesson shopping at the Avenue. Looking for a deal I bought some yoga pants and after washing they were yoga capris. They just barely touched the tops of my sneakers when I bought them but now they are near knee length. sad really. Well when we get to our respective goals there is always the Tall Girl Shoppe, the gap, and JCrew that all sell up to 36 inseams. Its so awesome to find other lady bandsters who are my height. I figure that at 165 and after some tucking Ill look like a supermodel...yes I count my chickens first:)

I was told when my incisions are fully healed I could swim.

They seem the same to me...maybe nuances exist but I dont see them. Eat up!

Zombies. They creep me out. If I accidentally see a zombie flick it is most certain that I will wake up screaming for at least a week. Im creeped out typing about them. *shiver*

I was taking vicodin for about 4-5 days after. you certainly arent alone with that.

I love to dance, I cant wait for my belly to get smaller because it disrupts my coordination. I go one way it goes the other.

be carefull, those evil diets they put us on the 1st few weeks are for healing. Im on clear liquids but Ive decided to cheat with mushies, I officially start on Weds but Ive been STARVING. yup with capitals:<

about 3-4 days. My incisions were glued. Im so excited my scars are going to be invisible!

I wonder if the number of calories you consume in a day effects hairloss

Waking up from anestesia, mine was not gas pain. I felt like I had been beated up. It was so bad I remember starting to cry then they sedated me...NICE. I didnt feel anything till way later. I guess it depends on when you wake up, they woke me up before my pain was managed.

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I am on a 2 week Clear liquid diet, on which I am starving. I wish I could have soups or yogurt...only 5 more days!

congrats! I cant wait for my first NSV.

I wanted to be an AlphaKappaAlpha sooooo badly but there were and are no chapters at my school and as a rising senior I didnt and wouldnt have the time to start one. I wish I had. I even though I might try and join a grad chapter but pledging in the real world sounds like a hassle. We'll see when I get to grad school. Besided AKA Im pretty indifferent to sororities and frats, Im an only child with a loner streak. I wanted in for the career connections and I lurv their colors. Trying to get into publishing in NYC you need all the friends you can get.

I am only a week out so the feeling is still fresh, I just stopped feeling bloated yesterday. I took ALOT of Gasex. The quickdissolve tabs worked better than the pills for me. I still am taking 2 pills before bed because I wake up filled with gas.

I was banded on the 25th. Its so nice to hear about your experiences. I had some of the same questions about the diet and feeling hungry. But I am on a 2 week clear liquid diet, which is kicking my bum. No Soup or anything. Regarding the 4-5oz I was instructed to consume no more than 4oz over 1 hour. I have found that impossible unless I drink something every hour and very slowly. I also get really hungry, but I notice the growling when I see, smell, or hear about food. Luckily I never experienced any nausea or vomiting and my burps and toots come more freely than before. Although I never got the evil shoulder gas pain, I did live on gas-ex because I got so gassy. All of my incisons are scabbed over and 2 have skinned over. I heal like Wolverine, always have. The hunger is murder, for me this has certainly been Bandster Hell.

Im officially a week out and I thought it was only me. My burping is crazy, but have to force all if them...is that normal? Im on clear liquids for 1 more week, does it get easier when you move to mushies? God I hope so. With all the stomach growling and the gas, im struggling.

Im leaving for the hospital in 45mins! Im so excited I havent slept in 2 days. I just stopped by to soak up some good vibes. Here I go Wish me luck!

That is awesome! Results like yours are going to change the way the band is seen. We have all heard the "oh but youre not going to lose as much as the bypass" statement. Youve proved them all wrong! Dr's are data/science people so dont be too angry with your surgeon he's trained to trust data more than his own eyes. Marvelous!

My name is Sabrina and I love food. Green food, red food, blue food, especially brown food, Chinese food, Indian food, Soul food, Diner food, Dominican food, Middle Eastern food, Japanese food, Caribbean food, Malayasian food, Thai food, Italian food, breakfast, lunch, diner, supper, 4th meal, and mostly dessert. Those and others are the reasons why I am fat. Oh yeah and I avoid exercise. Those are my friends and I will miss them but its time to move on.

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i wonder if compression garments will help, Im hoping my batwing wont get out of control when I start losing.