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This is all great news!

Then my suggestion is no, I don't think you need a fill, if so very small.You are doing great, 48lbs is wonderful, keep up the good work.

Robyn, we must be neighboors. Do you get deer, foxes, skunks, racoons and varmits in general? and my favorite buzzards! Cute dog.

Great responses gals! I knew Id get some good info here. Jenna, you busted me up. Slumber stuff is for me. But I did look into getting a book, not so much for Rox but for me. I’m a detail freak and have to get my facts right. I don’t think I’ll be sharing books with her just yet, unless I get good graphics? I'm tring Paula, I did read before you edited? And timing is everything for instance, about 2 years ago Rox and I were wishing on a chicken wish bone and I won. She asked what I wished for but I told her I can’t tell you or my wish won’t come true but I said a long time ago I wished for you and my wish came true. Her reply “ya daddy planted the seed, did you swallow it?” well I thought for a moment and said yes. Because if I would have said no I’d have to explain, and I didn’t think she was quite ready.We do talk and a few things have happen that are interesting. She was watching Spiderman when the 2 on the movie kissed she said to me I feel tingles in my bottom. I said that’s kind of what love feels like… One time I directed her to take a shower, when she undressed I noticed little stickers on her nipples; I chuckled and asked what were they doing there? She was very apologetic but I was more interested in where, why, who, did she get this idea from, she claimed nowhere. I don’t what to seem like anything is wrong or even bad, just aware. Cindy sorry to hear about her painful pelvic area, I hope she's alright.Rox is about 77 lbs. and a training bra might be in the near future, I like the sports bra idea. Bummer learning about life Vines; I felt a bit the same way. I knew from school that a girl gets her period but it didn’t sink in. Then one day my sister and I were at the park and I needed to go to the restroom. Well I was in shock I came out of the bathroom and told my sister that there was blood coming out of me and she laughed and laughed then practically told the world I got my period. Darcy, I can remember my niece screaming EEEWWW when her mom was telling her were it go’s many years ago... and now shes 5 monthes pregnant. I like the animal approach especially giving birth. Thanks for the book ideas. Rox and I spend alot of time together, I think she'll take it well

My DD Roxanne is 8 and has asked several questions which I try and anwser truthfully without going into detail. BUT it’s coming to that time where I’ll need to be specific. With all the smart people I’ve come to read and get to know here, any suggestions on books or approach would be appreciated. When the time comes I want to as ready for her, my mom wasn’t for me and I pretty much learned stuff from school… I’ve also notice her starting to develop in the last year and can’t believe it’s happening so young. In my research I’ve heard of girls that are progressing younger and starting their cycles at even 9 years old due to the hormones in most of our foods. I have changed to organic foods as much as possible hoping to slow the growth as well as a better diet.

I'm so happy for you!!! What a sweet Xmas gift! This is me to a T but so worth it. Wait till the baby is eating real food and he/she start eating more than you... Congratulations

This is a heart felt tread and welcome new comers, Mary, Paula and Liamaroo! Just a view from someone who’s been banded 2 and ½ years. Your not alone, the mind does not shut down. Denial and fear that it won't work was my main worry pre-band. I love to cook and eat too (now I just can’t eat as much and that’s the trick) This tool will work if you want it to. please stop beating yourself up. You are not stupid. You are not lazy. You will/are a successful person. "I could still try another diet" I am on a diet, I don’t use the word around my kids and I hate the word but I try to watch everything I eat and what I feed my kids, sure we had ice-cream last night. 1/3 less sugar low fat slow churns… "I will feel so stupid if I die on the operating table" This is one of the safest surgeries for weight loss. "Will I ever be able to unconsciously chew thoroughly, or will I think of it every single time I eat?" I do think about every thing I eat and chew. If I eat too fast, it will come back up or give me extreme pain going down. This has been called the thinking person’s weight loss plan (surgery) "Will the scars be hideous? (Moreso than my stretch marks? ha!) Well every one heals differently and I happen to have many scars on my abdomin. I have seen others with tiny lines for scars. I do feel healthier, I have more energy and people are treating me better. I have a hard time with people and how they treat those with weight issues. I try to treat everyone equal and smile to complete strangers regardless of weight. I’ve been seeing a shrink lately due to depression and anxiety. She has said that I’m very complex and I want to be taken care of. I (WE) need to take care of ourselves because nobody's going to.

:confused: I'd rather be a chicken than a lizard:bananajump:

I Hate that pain. First thing I try to do is walk around, move my arms up and down (like standing jumping jacks)

Adding another Congratulations! Welcome home

Donate them to the church or shelters

Check out Dr. McKeen at www.southbaybariatrics.com His main office is in San Jose Calif. but flies his cash patients to his office in Utah for banding due to the hospital cost being cheaper in Utah. I believe the total cash cost is about 14,500. Be presistant with your calls there they have been very busy. PM if you want more info. and good luck!

Hi Anthony The best to you! I was banded 8/14/03 and live about 40 miles from SF. If I had to have my band removed I would get the VG also. Keep us updated!!

"Lonely Boy" by Paul Anka

I'm so glad for you Gwen.I truly believe the right band has to fit the person. Darcey there are 3 different Inamed bands that I'm aware of. The VG, the 9.75 and the 10. I also heard rumor of a smaller VG type but can't confirm that yet. Jonathan, good luck with your decision, this is good research.

Well I think you know my story Darcey. I was rebanded in the same day as my old band was taken out(old band faulty tubbing). My difference was I now have the Inamed 9.75. where the old band was an AMI, swedish band. And yes I felt a difference between the 2 bands. The old was bigger and I never felt optimum restriction. The new band I felt restriction from the start and I've only had 1 fill of 1.3cc. So I guess I have a question to you. Have you thought about which band you want? I knew exactly what I wanted and even talked to Don Mills about the different bands. Good luck

Hey Becca, just north of me! Your son moved out then back in? Mom and aunt live in the neighborhood? Dad in law down by me, how's his heart? You had a fall (bike wreck) that damaged your throat and you didn't need fills, phathom restriction? I'm thinking all day about you and gross Darcey, and the old times hope I'm not bring back odd stuff...

They are so cute!!! I just want to hug them Bless you Megan for your care

Whatz up, me too! I was trimming her wheeping cherry blossom tree with all the other trees about a month ago and talking to her. Then my neice died and everyone is sending flowers as I plan on planting a tree. Look at the time, does anyone know how her husband is coping and if he built that house?

I've been cooking for a few hours for the after funeral gathering...I'm the youngest of 14, some step siblings, 2 half brothers but we're all so close. We've been through death before, some of us are old souls. I had dreams last week, my sister running around nude, I said get some clothes on she said f** U, thats the way she was, the next day the night before Karen died, my mom, dad and Alex were in my dreams..don't remember details...but angles are amoung us....right Betty! Thanks again for all the prayers and the Love!

Wow. Hi Babes! Iv'e missed you both. Give us an update!! Rebecca thanks for the heart at Xmas.

I can agree with some of this! With my pouch I can feel the food sit there for some time, even an hour later. If I don't chew well, lets say chicken, I can sure feel the pain of it tring to pass down through the band. It's like a lump in my chest. Chewy is the name of my band, cause I hate that feeling like something is stuck then finaly go's down.

Megan I agree! What works for some doesn't work for others. Not only that but when I read about those that PB all the time, but don't analize what there eating or don't get an un-fill, and some don't even go on fluilds for a few days. What are you thinking? It's just a tool!

Happy Birthday! Very original and pretty. Is the healing color orange? Your not a virgin anymore

Thanks! I hav'nt laughed like this in days.