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maybe the temp change is just ironically timed with needing a small fill

couldn't have said it any better .. Same reason there are 9635 shades of nail polish... Different strokes for different folks

hi ! Wow you have come a long way! Congrats on all the positives in your life. 90 lbs is a lot of weight to lose... I sure your new hips will appreciate it.

. Hi Kll!! You are so sweet! Thanks for the kind words....means a lot

. Oh I hear ya Mis.... I am not very fun to be around at work today. Lol. However my coworker just brought me some chicken broth from the deli on the corner so I am happy.,. For awhile. Lol

my bariatric dr was willing to assist my plastic surgeon and install a low profile port and I didn't take him up on it because it would have been an additional $1500.... There are times when I wish I would have done it but I was nervous that I would have more complications. Which is most likely silly thinking

Evidentially when you reach a certain age the medical community thinks it's a good idea to subject their patients to a colonoscopy. I get it so I scheduled my appointment a few weeks ago for tomorrow. What I didn't do was pay close attention to the fact that I had to be on Clear liquids all of today and at 3 pm start drinking concoctions which will "clean me out". So today I am reminding myself of the fact that I am a successful lapband patient. 3 years ago I was on liquids for 2 weeks pre op and clear liquids for a week post op. I CAN do this!!

Hi. Congrats on living the dream!

I have been trying to think of how I rewarded myself and I don't think I did until I hit my goal and found out I really do like to shop !! All those years I wasted lol Mis that ring sounds lovely!

I wish my feet shrunk 4 sizes but the didn't. The width is smaller but I still wear a size 10 wide. Some 10b's fit and I can get into some 9.5 but not all. I just don't need a 10www any more so that's a good thing.

if you think that way the band is not a good choice for you. Thankfully we all have choices... I chose to eat small bites which are bigger the the size of grain and be a size 4/6... some others might choose to lose weight without help and that's great... I couldn't do that... I tried for years and years so the band was a perfect option for me and I'm willing to accept whatever sacrifice is necessary. 3 years out and I don't regret my decision and live a normal existence

my Breast lift and augmentation as well as the tummy tuck was about 13k last December. I paid for it with interest free for 6 months care credit and cash.

I remember I first became a member of this forum because I wanted to read all the stories I could before I was banded

. Thanks steph... I needed to take a little break but happy to be here. Thanks for the compliment

hi AJ. I am so happy to see familiar faces.

I have no doubt they will!!

Sounds like bruising like your PA said... Mine is always a little tender after a fill

thanks Bandista for the kind words. I am trying to get used to the new me but I tell you after being fat for so long it's hard to wrap your head around thin.... But believe me all the sacrifice is worth it!!

oh CG I barely recognize you and it's only been a few months. You look amazing. I never had any doubt !

hi missy. I missed you too!! Are those pants I sent you too big yet?

it's wonderful to see you I wondered about you to actually as well as so many others. So I wandered back to this site! You look amazing I am so proud of your success! Life got in the way… for the past few months And I just never found the time to sit down and post but I found u really missed you and a handful of others so thought I would try to get back in the habit again.

3 years ago next week I started this journey... I have no idea where the time went but I had the surgery, Paid my dues for 22 months and reached my goal last December! The last ten months have been easier then I expected as my band is my governor! It doesn't allow me to over eat. I still do my part .. Eat small Portions, Drink Water, mentally track my calories, weigh myself daily and if I go up 3 lbs I get strict and lose it in a few days. With my help The band has changed my life! I am a thin person for the first time in my adult life!

My dr is Will Aquila in Hyde Park in Tampa ..... I would recommend him to you want an honest straight foreword approach to the band

Here are some new pics... I can't find where the photos are on this new format yet.... But these were taken a few weeks ago......