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You look fantastic only one chin now!! Keep going though, not sure how tall you are as you don't look too thin now.

Very well said LTL

There are alot of plastic surgeons in Tijuana. Dr Fuentes, Dr Cardenas, I hear are very good but not the cheapest. I went to Dr Salas and wouldn't recommend him although he is very inexpensive.

That sounds really delicious. I make mine vice versa; protein mix, add soy milk, add teaspoon of instant coffee granules. Delish!!

Bread is hard for many to eat. I am over 6 months and don't know if/when I will ever try bread. Crunchy crackers are good but soft breads/pasta, maybe not.

It is the release of fat from your body that is affecting your hormones. I think that we all go through this at some level or another. Hang in there, it will get better!

How much of the cheese did you eat? Did you weight/measure it? At 4 weeks out, and still do at 6 months, weigh and measure everything I eat. BTW 600 calories is alot for 4 weeks out. I only recently am able to eat between 700-800 calories. Don't rush it; drink your shakes and eat what protein you can. Make the most of this weight loss phase to optimize your weight loss. Good Luck.

maybe you have the flu

Tell us where you are who is your surgeon?

I am with you on this one. My goal weight is also still considered overweight on the BMI chart. I believe that these charts are just a guideline. I still want to lose 14 more pounds and right now am a size 12. I don't have alot of fat on my body and will/am looking quite slim. Go with your gut, you are the one that will have to maintain your weight not the doctor. Prove to him that you can maintain and I will bet he will be happy.

I wish you all the best. I have really enjoyed reading your posts. Just take it one day at a time; sometimes it may be one hour at a time. Remember the first few days will be the hardest, so find things to keep you busy and not think of food!!

What a wonderful, heartwarming story. I am a dog lover and am thankful everyday for the two lovely, caring dogs that I have in my life.

So here I am speaking from the horses mouth..................I had my revision with Dr Garcia September 10th. He only charged me $500.00 to take out the band. IMO it would be the best decision to do it in one surgery. I had a small stomach hernia and he fixed it also for free. I had no complications and had the band for 5 years. There is nothing to "heal" if you have no issues with your band, don't risk the weight gain by doing two surgeries. You could probably have your surgery this year and be well on your way by cruise time.