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Friday the 13th is my lucky day Good Luck Nikkee!

If you don't chew properly or enough for your restriction, It will come back up on you Sweetheart Chew by it's self is good! Kathy...Just call me Chew

Very happy for you, Happy move

I'm with you KathyI'm so carefull not to under-chew That was so banded, what a classic statement!!Thanks :bandit :rambo :rolleyes :laugh :banana I've been looking for a name for my band.. That's it Chew!

How's Mom and the baby? bumping cauce I was asked about the band and babies

Hello Lynn and Welcome to LBT Your explaination of PCOS is very informative and I have a better understanding of it. I never knew it was so closly related to the pancreas producing insulin. I just thought it was a hormonal inbalance. Good Luck with all your pre-op tests.

So glad they found the problem. It should be a quick in and out procedure.

Terri, Big Hugs to you! I have fun reading all kinds of boards and never post on them. The things people say...

Well...I am getting married some day. When I can afford it. I'll keep you in mine....I keep changing the date. Now it's set for 7-1-06? Beautiful dress!

Congratulations!! So happy for both of you!

Best of luck to you! It's a sellers market right now. It is amazing here in Calif. I bought my house for 629K in 12/2000 and now it's worth 870K. My daycare just anounced she quiting and moving. She's getting a bundle for her house and retireing. As things happen for a reason, I'll be going part time starting in Aug. I've been wanting to go on part time for so long. Now It's finally happening!!!

I am so sad, the only comfort I have is that these girls are in Heaven. Dear Jesus, hold your hand over these families in there time of sorrow. My Roxanne is their age, I could'nt imagine loseing her or my son.

The VG "Vanguard" band is recomended for larger BMI's. Before I was re-banded I was concerned with which band I wanted. I thought because the VG was the lastest and greatest that that's what I wanted. Then I spoke with Don Mills of Inamed who informed me about the larger BMI issues and needing more fills to achieve restriction levels.Linda, Welcome to LBT and investigate the best doctor for yourself. I've know Dr. McKeen for 2 years, he works well with his patients, listens and does not have a standard fill amount rate or waiting period. He knows every person is different and wants the band to work with you!

Wish I could take your pain away. Sending happy thoughts and prayers

It is a muscle! I have a very hard time with meats. I wont touch pork and all other meats have to have ketcup, mayo or dressing on them or they won't go down either.

I adore Dr. Sanchez and his staff. He has taken very good care of me! You can find him at www.ready4achange.com Santa Engrcia Hospital is state of the art. His staff will pick you up from the airport and set you up in the guest house or hotel. Everything is orginized and they are very caring, loving people.

Teresa You look great and seem much happier. I've always remember you as being so uplifting and fun loving. I laugh everytime I think of how we met, me hailing a cab while you and KC drive up in the Mustang...and you said "I've got a welcoming commitee" Congratulations and Happy Bandiversary Look how fast your hair's growing, thanks for the updated pics.

Hi Maribella Dr. Sanchez and his staff are very accommodating!!! Ready4Achange.com Call Judy or alma, the phone numbers are on the websight. His price is about 8K. I adore Dr Sanchez and his staff, he takes care of his patients. On one of my visits to Monterrey I met a lady, Lynn from San Antonio Tx. She takes the bus and Sergio, picks her up from the buss station. She says It's a 3 movie ride.... The best of luck to you.

Lisa, Happy Band-day to you! :banana

Your way cute!

Congratulations Flower! So Happy for you!

I will pray for you! I mean it! I had three ladies praying for me when I quit and I believe it helped. It's a fact cig's will kill you

The difference between this band to my old band is like night and day! With my old band (AMI-Swedish) at 3 weeks post op I was starving. With this new band (Inamed 9.75), at 5 weeks I can barely eat 3 bites of tuna without feeling it. I feel restriction more than ever, I think it will some time before I even think of getting a fill. Not only are people different but the different size bands react different on the same person. I feel like I’m doing my own case study.

Angel Eyes...How are you? Your 3 weeks banded now, I hope you heard from Sylvia...Dr Mcke's support grp. At this point, everyone want's their first fill. hang in there V

Hi Patty My first band had a leak in the tubbing. Dr Sanchez and crew tried to fix it.. about 22 days later..the tube discontected. Dr. sanchez rebanded me. Which is very good for me. Dr McKeen was invovled, first with fills but also he did a flouro at Good Sam San Jose, CA that first noted the leak. I have a good Mex team and Calif team! I have a very long band history...I'm very well and happy with this current band best wishes to you