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Blog 3311
 

protein drinks

Hi!   I had the vertical sleeve surgery on July 12th. I'm having a realy hard time getting enough protein. Also, enough liquids in general.   My diet is soft foods, pureed or fork tender. I've pushed myself about a week ahead of my food schedule because of the protein thing.   I'm having a problem with a metalic taste in my mouth and feeling lite headed and dizzy.   Any suggestions for protein drinks other than Ispoure, which makes the metalic taste worse and Premier nutrion drink, which taste like chalk????
x2gamble

x2gamble

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jennaj221's Journal
 

bored

what a wasteful day. i didnt do a damn thing but catch up on my dvr shows. ughh i planned on goin to the pool and everything..it was sooooo gorgeous out..but nope..i just felt tired and lazy. so yea..i wasted today..sometimes i think its better to be at work..having off for 2 and a half days in a row throw me off completely. Happy kinda that its back to reality tomorrow morning. but i am on my way out for a walk in a few minutes. i plan on walking tonite over a hour again to make up for my laziness today. plans for this week are to walk sunday, monday, wednesday, thursday, friday and swimming and walking on saturday. Have to make my goal this week.:closedeyes:
JennaJ221

JennaJ221

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Blog 94798
 

Day 11 Preop

Wow the anticipation gets more intense. We are headed back to Houston tomorrow and then Wednesday.... I finally broke the backlog and the scale showed 3 pounds down. That is a total of 14.. The sad part is, I am really only a few pounds down from where I started at the beginning of the summer. Why did I eat so much?:closedeyes: Well, 14 pounds in 11 days is nothing to sneeze at. I know I am just getting a jump on the post op weight loss. Right now, I just want all of my 1X clothes to fit again when I go back to school.
belld

belld

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Blog 89559
 

YESSSSSS! Can't Shop in Woman's World!!!

I'm still at 230, but today I went to Macy's because I have no casual pants to wear and I decided to check out the sales.   I went up to the third floor at Macy's to Woman's World. My best friends work there (they are my best friends because my closet capers have paid their mortgages for years). My last jeans were 24s, so I pulled 18Ws knowing I'm close to that. I had a tearful moment in the dressing room when I pulled them on without unzipping them!   One of the assistants knocked and asked if I needed anything. I opened the door and showed her the pants and she said "Honey you need to go down to Misses. We don't have anything to fit you up here.".   I bought 18s. They are tight, but wearable. I'm having a moment or two today. Two months ago those 24's fit good. I packed the rest of the casual pants up to sell or give away. I AM DONE WITH LANE BRYANT. I AM DONE WITH AVENUE. I AM DONE WITH WOMAN"S WORLD.   I've taken this surgery very seriously. I've worked out hard, and keep to meal plans (for the most part). I've embraced this with everything I have.   Feeling better and being off blood pressure meds are one thing. But a pair of pants in Misses? PRICELESS.
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 96813
 

The beginnings.

So I had my consultation yesterday 07/30/2010. And it went pretty fast, so I am definately morbidly obese per my surgeon. But before he sends his report to my insurance I have to have an endoscopy done, which I always thought that procedure was going to be done in the Dr's office. So I'm scheduled for that in 2weeks.:closedeyes::confused: Little scared cause its going to be done at the hospital. I'm probably being silly but other than having my tooth pulled out I've never had anything major like this done. So I'm totally excited and can't wait to get everything approved tests done and then lap band surgery, new beginnings to a long healthy life.:smile2::thumbup:
PM82

PM82

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Blog 88752
 

Hey look! Entry #2!

I really don't want to be at work today (which is where I am). That said I'll deal w/it..... Gained 2lbs yesterday. I just can't seem to get below 190lbs. It's getting discouraging. I really need to up my exercise to get past it, but I never seem to have the time. I can't use "no energy" as an excuse, because I'm fine in that department. I don't want to spend the $$ for a gym, no room in my house for a treadmill/bench or even work out to a video. Since I walk so much for my job, my body is just too used to that way of exercise (even when I used weights). I dunno...kinda out of ideas. 1 more wk till I see surgeon so hopefully I can get to that 189lb mark at least. I think I may go against his wishes and use liquids/soft foods to control my intake and portions. Time will tell (a week to be exact). :closedeyes:
Carosel2002

Carosel2002

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The Sweet Spot
 

7/31/10 Scale Whores Anonymous- CHALLENGE!!!

OK, you SWA members and new initiates (keep those blindfolds down and stop giggling or I'm getting out the measuring tapes) and yes, Gigolo's...remember the 'G' is just silent in SwGA...like all men should be...silent...at least when I'm talking...shhh...(Andrew) that means you...you remind me of DH...or is that our gigglers making all that noise LOL!...I've decided that our next biannual August 'meeting' needs to be a little more interactive (or maybe it's just that I'm busy and I need some serious help...thanks for the wine Darlin'1). If you're a Scale Whore, then you're probably also someone that finds great gratification in awards, followers, and bling (not to mention that you're all comment whores too)...so you're just an all-around-whore (just ask the Mama Pimp)...and that's what I'm offering you...   ...awards, followers, bling, and comments...disguised the way 9 out of 10 WL experts agree works best...   ...NO! NOT a (cover your ears) D-I-E-T (have you learned NOTHING here LOL?)...   ...A CHALLENGE!!!! Yes, all you little competitive Scale Whores get to join another challenge!!! Oh what fun!!! And this one will only cost you a little time (and dignity). Whores, feel free to grab your 'Challenge Logo' below:         ...and for our Gigolos: Get your coupons clipped and sign up now for your rebates! Here's how it works/the rules; we Bander's (see #1) love rules, so I'll make this long and complicated...actually it's super easy, I'm just making it LOOK long and complicated so this looks more official than it is:   1. No (Draz), you do NOT have to be a Bander to enter...just a Scale Whore (Gigolo...Sam).   2. No (Kathy), you do NOT have to be a Blogger to enter (read *). Complete at least ONE (but no more than 10,000,000) posts.   * Non-Bloggers (this is kinda like my Dad talks about DH being a 'non-Catholic'...he thinks it's hilarious LOL): No worries if you don't have a blog...'cause you'll WANT the bling, even if you don't care two hoots (hoot, hoot) about followers or WL awards (although since you can't post the award on your non-blog you could always print it out and pin it to your shirt...who doesn't want to wear a 'SWA' award around pinned to their shirt every day, like me...I'm just sayin'. OK, you non-Bloggers...I'm loaning out my blog for your posts...you get to be a 'guest blogger' for the day (even anonymously...but then, I might take credit...if it's creative/funny!). Just send it to me on e-mail (on my sidebar here: THE SWEET SPOT) and I'll post it.   3. The title of the post MUST include (in some shape or form) our group name or acronym...that's "SWA", or "SwGA" for you silent but deadly ones (geez, men and farting...do they ever stop laughing at farts?).   4. To be officially entered, send me a link to each of your posts (email- sidebar, here: THE SWEET SPOT, or leave it under comments for the current post) and I will add it to the SWA page; look at the top of my Home page and click on the 'SWA' page (that makes you an official-blog post carrying-member of SWA). Others can link to your post there and you'll get new followers or un-followers depending on your level of creativity. See, you're an instant celebrity AND you get instant gratification...kinda like Paris Hilton (sex tape...no, I haven't seen it, I'm just guessing about the gratification part). So there's some new followers for you (hopefully). I'll try to post the links periodically on my blog as well.   5. Posts must be posted and the link sent to me starting tomorrow and by August 31st, at 12pm...or whatever time it is in your country or 'Land of Oz' (Cara)...does that mean I have to stay up all night to watch you (Sally)?...yes, THIS year, you twits...or is that Twitterers?   6. On or about Sept. 1, 2010 I will link to each of the posts and tally up the number of comments that have been left under each of the officially entered posts for the top prizes. Translation; comments will equal votes....yes, I can see your wheels turning in evil ways...so pay attention...   -NO, you don't get to combine your number of comments from all 10,000,000 of your SWA posts...I'll be looking for your SWA post with the highest number of comments...so if 'funny' didn't work for you in getting comments...try an 'informational' how-to post...ie. 'how weighing myself hourly and making a spreadsheet helps me lose weight' (maybe you'll get lots of sympathy comments).   -NO (Jen), each person is only allowed ONE comment under each post (so no 'friend' can help you, but having friend(s) plural (Amy) is an advantage as they can each comment once).   -NO, you may NOT comment under your own post...anonymous comments will NOT count toward the total unless both a name and a Blogger address (or an email address is given)...I know you young gals still have your 'Baby Name Books', so an anonymous comments with a just a name (Elvira & Ezekial) will NOT count.   7. Three (there have to be at least three crazies out there, right?) top prizes/homemade craft projects that I will be creating with my own two hands...side note (ie. another long off-track ramble) have you seen the site 'Homemade Hilarity' yet? As an ex-art teacher it's right up there with http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/ (I must have a dark side that secretly likes to laugh at others...that is until I see myself on one of these sites)...these are all homemade crafts that people make to SELL...not to be funny...seriously...check it out...unless you're in the side-business on Etsy of selling crocheted wine cozies that look like Sponge-Bob that you created after drinking a few (sorry Sandy...is that you girl?); http://homemadehilarity.blogspot.com/ ...OK, I'm back....where was I?...Three top prizes will be awarded...and the (homemade) prizes will have lots of bling (who doesn't like to be bedazzled?). If need be (and if I have my act together again before Sept....not likely) I will be showing you the lovely prizes so that you will be oh-so-motivated to participate...or maybe you'll want to retract your entry once you see my crafpt projects...so maybe 'no' to the pre-show...hey, was that iambic pentameter?   8. Challenge Theme: For this very first inaugural 'SWA Challenge' ('cause you know the demand is going to be high for many, many, more...maybe for each bi-annual meeting?), let's keep the first theme loose...and because I'm feeling a little 'Martha' talking about crafpt projects and all...Tell us somehow in your post how/why/that: 'Being A Scale Whore (Gigolo) Is A Good Thing'   ...umm YES, where have you been...didn't you read our 'Creed' or the 'Qualifications for being a Scale Whore'? Get thyself to the SWA page here: Scale Whores Anonymous ~ THE SWEET SPOT and read!...we Scale Whores think weighing yourself regularly is a good thing for WL...   ...NO, OK you want that other 12-step group 'How to Wean Yourself Off the Scale'...they're down the hall and to the right (and they must be missing the WL gene).     OK, now let me share a few ideas to get your fat cells jiggling (yes, we'll always have our fat cells...OK, I will)...get creative to get those comments (begging is also allowed... - A post telling how being a Scale Whore has helped your WL (or got you sent to WL rehab)...NO (Lori), length doesn't count, only comments...yes, you can beg for them. - Photo (yes, it can be as simple as a single photo) of you on your scale...maybe 'hearting' it (Gen); yes, I've seen all those 'piggy photos' you love to post in the other challenges (your toes on the scale)...or maybe it's a time lapse vlog of the next 100x you're on it set to music (no naked photos allowed...we have standards/don't have an 'adult content' warning). - An 'Ode to My Scale'...done in Iambic Pentameter of course. - Re-write the words to a song telling us about your journey with your scale helping you (I'm partial to this one...DS2 has been writing funny songs about me all day and coming to serenade me on the guitar). - An SWA craft project (d*mn glue guns...get out the ice and aloe again will you Lena?)...no, my headband isn't quite finished to show you yet...I'm working on it, I'm working on it!   LET THE CHALLENGE BEGIN!!!!     One other piece of biannual meeting business:   SWA Medals/Trophies:   All SWA Members are to go and claim their official 'SWA Medals/Trophies' for WL over the past 6 months (find them and the details on the SWA page at the top of my Home page here Scale Whores Anonymous ~ THE SWEET SPOT). And just because I can, I'm making it even easier to reach your medal goals this time...you have between now and Aug. 31 to go and claim your medal, so if you're 'not quite' to the Silver medal you covet, then keep working as you have until Aug. 31...use that scale often! Let me know if you've claimed one/which one and I'll post your name/link on the SWA page.
Band_Groupie

Band_Groupie

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Blog 85448
 

The Fourth Fill

Had #4 on Friday and the experience was par for the course. My appointment was @ 9:30am...I was still waiting at 11:30am along with a fairly crowded waiting room. True brilliance on the part of the scheduling department - only one NP on duty. Many interesting conversations in the waiting room and nice to know I'm not the only one who is hungry all the time and wondering when they're going to get "there". Think we were all a bit taken aback when the NP came out to call someone back and was advised in passing that the doctor had slipped an additional patient into the NP's schedule. Her mini-me meltdown of shrieking, "Where does she think I'm going to find room in my schedule - I'm already booked solid?!!?" made me want to re-schedule then and there! My own fill, while unremarkable(quick; not painful; no backwash) was confusing? disappointing? left me in the dark? I thought after the last fill I had 5.5cc in the band. That was based on this same NP telling me she put 1.5cc in at the last fill. I told her I'm hungry an hour after eating and my loud howling stomach during meetings was getting annoying, so she told me I definitely need a fill(ya think?) and advised that she wouldn't be as aggressive as last time...so she put .6cc in and told me I now have 4.8cc in my band. Huh? So instead of the 1.5cc Fill #3 I actually got .2cc and that's aggressive? When questioned I couldn't get a straight answer - of course I can do the math, but I'd like to know accurately how much is in there. Does explain why I've been so hungry and why- BIG SURPRISE - two hours after eating this morning, I'm hungry AGAIN! Next fill is 8/25 - unless I get bold and try to get in in about two weeks....:closedeyes:
RavenClaw779

RavenClaw779

3
Blog 3370
 

I got Results from the Biopsy NOT Taken!!

Oddly enough I asked Dr. Felts if he found anything in my stomach or esphagus during my EGD. Of course the answer was NO, you are fine, I found nothing and took zero biopsies. Yesterday I had a chance to check the voicemail on my cell phone. I had a message from Dr. Felt's Medical Assistant telling me they had the results of my biopsy and there was a problem and I needed to call her back immediately for insttructions. What would you think at that point? Worst case scenario would be a tumor or a polyp that came back cancerous. Best case something called H-Pylori, something that is treatable with a PrevPac (Prevacid and an antibiotic).   I call Dr. Felt's office immidately after hearing this message to hear they are in clinic and I could leave her a voicemail and she would get back at the end of the day. The message sounded urgent and I tried to explain to the person on the phone the situation and she basically said too bad, do you want to leave a message or not?!? I left a message and called Hubby know she might be calling and talking to him as I had given her oral permission to talk to my husband or leave a DETAILED voicemail. Hubby too was worried and wondered what was found.   I finally decide to call her back right before lunchtime. They told me she was with a patient and asked if I wanted to hold for several minutes I was like sure why not? Finally she gets on the phone to tell me that I have...........................................   Inflamed cells in my Esophagus, I need to start taking a PPI such as Nexium or Prilosec and the doctor wanted to see me back in a YEAR for another EGD. Otherwise to continue as usual.   I was told to take Nexium in the recovery room, told there was no biopsies taken, scared out of my wits by her, told to take the same meds I was already on and follow up with a doctor that had "fired" me that she happened to work for. I scense a little communication problem within the ranks of Dr. Felt's office.
Carrie

Carrie

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Blog 88448
 

I bow to the power of the band.

OK, I was complaining about feeling no restriction. Finally had an episode where I felt it big time about 10 days or so. I was either not chewing well enough or something got stuck or I ate too much. Whatever it was, it felt like a heart attack in my stomach! Lasted for 45 minutes and the sweat poured off me in sheets. Can't believe how quickly the brakes are put on! I promise to be good from now on!!
azstonewall

azstonewall

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Blog 97014
 

Day 19 of my new life

I really should have started this earlier, but guess I wasn't ready to get real and honest. Not sure if I'm ready now...but here goes! July 13th was the first day of my pre-op diet. I said a proper goodbye to all my favorites the week before, including a big bottle of vodka...ok...maybe 2 (being honest here). I said a prayer that morning asking for strength, and BOY did someone ever hear me! I embraced my new way of eating and not drinking right then & there. Thanks be to God, without his love I would not be where I am! The 2 weeks before surgery flew by and I stayed on track almost 100%. Even when we went to Dallas for 3 days. I did splurge on sugar free yogurt and a few Adkins snacks, but I always was mindful of my carb limit....I was scared that I had blown my liver up so much that the doctor would not be able to find my stomach! So I kept those carbs low!!! So here I am, day 3 after surgery. I am up earlier than I have been in years - voluntarily - and I just enjoyed a beautiful sunrise with my dog & a cup of tea. I am so thankful for this life change, and I pray that I stay on track. I have told God that I am not just changing my body, but my life. OK, time to try and put something else on besides jammies and get outside and walk before it gets too hot!
Seanamw

Seanamw

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Rosemary And Garlic Leg Of Lamb

Leg of Lamb is a wonderful meat when it's tender and not over cooked. This recipe is my mother's. I memory eating this delicious roast as a child. You can server it with potatoes and vegetables. This is a great all year round dish. ENJOY!   Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour and 40 mins   266 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 2100
 

Coping with solids

Good morning from a warm and sunny Normandy...   We have had visitors all week, so spent much time cooking for everyone, and trying out new foods for my new stomach!   I have had some lovely salmon with a little ratatouille, and last night..... I had a tbspn of chilli con carne, with a splodge of guacamole and a splash of creme fraiche!   I had a difficult day last week. I went to the UK by overnight ferry, and went to get some breakfast, but the overpowering smell of fried food made me want to gag, so I thought I would get something on the train from Portsmouth to London... Managed to get a cup of hot chocolate only :sad0: Got to my meeting in London, and was there from 1030 until 3pm - no-one went for lunch :lol0: Arrived at hotel 4.15pm, having had nothing to eat... They didn't do food :lol0::scared0: Directed me to a mini supermarket - which was Polish, so didn't understand any of the packets (recognised pickled herrings, sauerkraut and various sausages!). I found a sandwich, so threw away the bread and ate the egg and bacon filling (which was sparse and horrible ).   Went out in the evening to see Rod Stewart at the 02 Arena :thumbup: Was dancing all night, drank a small bottle of water. Still no food :crying:   Incredibly thirsty when I got back to hotel. Bought a cold can of Coke Zero with ice - worried about bubbles, but it stayed down, and was delicious!   I'm pleased to be on 'normal food' albeit in tiny bite portions. Most things I have tried have been fine.   Must make an appointment to see the endocrinologist for blood tests to check my levels of vitamins, enzymes etc. Trouble is, this is France in Jul/Aug. Everything shuts down till they get back from their holibobs their hols in September :thumbup:
JudyM

JudyM

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Blog 90232
 

almost 3 months post-op

Well I am almost 3 months post op and I have just hit the 30lb mark. (Much slower than I had expected) I go for my third fill August 9th. I hope to get some restriction. I really have not seen restriction since my swelling went down. I will say that I have joined Zumba classes and I do 7 classes weekly. I have lost from a size 20 to a 16 so at least have lost inches but not sure that the surgery itself has done a whole lot! I lost most of the weight on the liquid diet and I'm sure the Zumba it the majority of the rest. :closedeyes:
s.smith

s.smith

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Blog 75574
 

Celebrated today my Mothers 80th Birthday! And I did not Starve to Death, I ate Cake!

:closedeyes: She looks fabulous at 80! Sure hope I am following in those footsteps. I had the nicest comment today when I logged on from a sweet lady who told me I looked like I was in my 40"s. God Bless You!   Taking off weight makes us look younger ya'll! And it will give you back years and more years. I had four children and two miscarriages during my child bearing years and that is also rough on the body. But it is all coming back together again! Thanks to the band and a lot of dedication! I am logging my food down again, rough but I am doing it, and today was a good day too. I had sugar free ice cream about two bites and a 1"x1" slice of cake. Just a taste, and I was satisfied.   We had a lovely day at the Assisted Living Home with our Mom. So happy to still have her in my life! My dad died at age 54 and she was 52 and never remarried, so she was mother and father to me for many years now. She was born in the height of the depression and was so hungry, there were six children and her dad died when she was only three years old. She remembers stealing an egg from the neighbors hen house she was hungry! She had to take it back and apologize, my grandmother was too proud to just take it when the neighbors tried to give it to my mom who was four at the time.   When we say "We are Starving to death, we really just don't know!" Well my Mom made sure of one thing, that is that we were never hungry! And I am glad for that. I was never really an obese child, but became obese as an adult, I can blame no one but myself for that! So happy I took control of it with the aid of the LAP-BAND®! It is still hard on days of Celebrations, but it is always on my mind! God Bless you.
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 97718
 

Now what....

Why the freaking wait? I was told the hardest/longest part is the wait on insurance approval, and it hasn't been....it's been the wait for the dr. offc to call me and schedule an appointment to do preop diet...I don't want to call thier offc (again), so I'm trying to be a good patient...and wait. ugh... On the flip side...I'm relieved from being approved, but nervous about what awaits me. I have all these (dumb) feelings in my head...what if it doesn't work for me? what if something goes wrong during procedure? what if my skin is ultra yucky after? what if? what if? what if? My husband is wonderful and super supportive, but he's a little worried too...a couple of my neighbors are trying to talk me out of it...and the only supportive one is considering it herself. I'm ready for the new, old me...so why do I question it?
mrsbrem

mrsbrem

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sheilamj1fan's Journal
 

Day 7 on Liquids

Okay today I only got 10grams of protein in, but I am about to make me a protein shake when I am finished here. And that should put me at about 70 grams for the day. I did my run today and geez it was HOTTT! Tomorrow morning I will get up about 7am and get my run in!! Another week on liquids! Until next time Keep the FAITH!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Blog 91046
 

Tgif

I survived another busy week. I had a lot going on with work and at home but I made and managed to take care of myself. "Taking Care of Myself" my new words to live by. The first step was deciding I was ready to do something about my weight, I fought it for years and then at some point I just gave up. I let it defeat me for the longest. Then about a year ago I starting thinking I had give up too easy so I rejoined the fight and made the decision to be banded... I am not looking back, it is all about looking forward for me now.
SAGARCIA

SAGARCIA

1
Blog 97654
 

One more week

Well only one more week to go. :closedeyes: I will be having my surgery on Aug 6th... Can't believe its almost here. Any post surgery tips?
jkbrown53

jkbrown53

2
Blog 88752
 

Wow...

This blogging is a new thing to me, but I was sitting here thinking that it could be good for me to at least put things into words. Well...here goes>>:closedeyes: The whole month of July has been difficult. On the 12th my surgeon said that he didn't want to give me a fill and to wait 4wks. Wanted me to get back to basics of watching how/what I eat and pick up the exercise. I agreed and began to do that again (although I never stopped journaling my food intake). MY problem is that I've had this underlying sadness all month:crying:. Tears, not motivated to excercise or go to work and an almost freaky need to clean EVERYTHING!! I've been tearing apart rooms of the house and detail cleaning (sometimes w/the tears). I'm scaring the bf. I just can't seem to get myself to my regular doc tho... I don't want another clinic/hosp bill to pay. I'm hoping that I can hang in there till August and get a fill. A couple pounds lost this month, but not as much as I think the doc wanted. We'll see.... Tina
Carosel2002

Carosel2002

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