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Orange Jice with no pulp was a good one for me, it seemed to keep the hungries at bay a little longer then the gatorade or water. Chicken broth was also a main staple for me during the liquid stage. How long is your liquid stage?

I did not bother with the protein powder. Too much fuss & mess for me. I just drank the Atkins protein drinks or the Hoods Carb countdown dairy beverage that is loaded with protein. The protein drinks in the can were much easier for my hectic lifestyle and taste pretty damn good, no chalky taste. Trader Joes if you live by one has several great tasting canned protein drinks very reasonably priced that you can buy individually , thats what I did. Also try and take some adult strenght liquid tylenol ( wal Mart or Sa-von)with you for the ride home, it came in handy for me for the ride home along with the gas X I was very comfortable , and since you are going to Ortiz..take a book or something to read for the wait during the pre op tests you will be waiting alot between tests. Popsicles and jello are great clear liquids atleast you feel like you are eating something other then just drinking. Good Luck to you..hope it all goes smoothly for you

Thanks Donali for doing that for me, you are so sweet and I love your new pic with that sexy boa but SSSShhhh don't let Lisa see it That boa looks like it was made for you. You look like a movie star

Anyone who knows how to re size a pic and can do it with one of the pics of me here at the bash I would love to have a new avatar???

Well since we are all being honest here..I have to admit I thought more that Babs was interested in Chris. I did NOT think they had something going on, just that Babs seemed very flirty towards Chris, more like she wished or wanted something to be going on. Chris did not sem to be too interested in her from what I was seeing. Chloe is a sweetheart. I have a soft spot for little girls since I have all boys..she is so smart and so loving. That poor little girl is just wanting to ber loved. I did see a split second of a sign of her tyrant when she got right up in her dads face becasue he wanted to move her paints out of the middle of the floor. Her anger was quite shocking for such a little cute 5yr old but as Vera said Babs told us straight up that Chloe was a mistake and the devil child so if a child hears that enough she will beome that. I wonder how many times Chloe has heard her mother tell people that? Yes I was also quite suprised to see Babs with a drink in her car drving us to the Luxor with Chloe in the backseat with no seatbelt on. I was the one who told her to put it on. Lisa you are a godsend to that little girl!! It was quite obvious how much both you and Chris love her!!

We do not have Winn Dixie out here I wish they carried them here at our local stores without having to go online an order so much...

Monday 10/11 After a weekend of drinking & eating in Vegas and starting my period Saturday I was not going to get on the scale this morning but I did.... and to my amazement my weight was an even 207 which was a 1 1/2 lb loss.... Go figure

Darcy What a difference..you are a cutie ! Thanks for sharing them! So glad to hear that you are feeling better.

Hi Anita Just wanted to wish you well on your surgery on Tuesday. Hope everything goes smoothly for you. When you feel up to it give mea call and we can get together. Or Come by the restaraunt. Any questions that I can help answer for you please feel free to email me or call me.. Good Luck ~

Hey Penni..I found the missing feathers...they were in Vera's hair all night Saturday night and maybe a few in John's van too from our ride to the hotel.

WOW!!! What a weekend!!! I had a blast with all of you this weekend..Getting to know each and every one of you (the best you can in 2 days) was a pleasure. Thanks Carol & Vera for letting me bunk with you girls, you are so kind I enjoyed our time together ( even if you do snore Vera ) . Lisa you are one crazy chica thats all I got to say thanks so much for the hospitality, you have a beautiful home. And for all of you who wonders if Penni really laughs as much as she does on every one of her posts with her famous LOL's...well I'm here to tell you she really does, that woman laughs at everything & Teresa and Leatha are just as sweet in person as they are on the boards. Ginny..you have a awesome personality , you made me laugh ...felt like you and I clicked real good. Babs did not see much of you except dinner Friday night and Lisas Saturday, we missed you downtown Saturday night hope you enjoyed yourself, you look great with your weight loss.Donali sorry we did not get the chance to talk but I enjoyed talking with your boyfriend and hearing his stories you got a keeper on your hands...ans Karen nice talking with you. You are a very kind hearted woman . Well thats all for now I'm going to go unpack and spend some time with hubby & the kids..and SLEEP!!! Miss you guys, cant wait til next time

Darcy.. I'm so glad you got some answers and are on the road ro recovery. It had to have put your mind at ease that nothing was wrong with your band. Get your rest and feel better soon (((hugs)))

You girls are too damn funny..CRAZY CRAZY WEEKEND INSTORE. I need to goto bed now so I can be rested for this entire weekend and be able to keep up with all of you Crazy Women !!!!

Be prepared...Many docs here in the US will not see pateints banded in Mexico and if they do, they charge an arm and a leg. I would be very surpised if you found a doc locally that would only chaqrge you 200 for your fills. I do not know where you live..but there are doctors in TJ that will see any patients banded by any doctor, so that could also be an option and maybe not as expensive as going to Costa Rica. Some Band docs here in the US..use a different larger port then many of the docs here in the US..they place them differently and the liability involved taking on Mexican patients are the reasons behind it all I am assuming. As far as post op diets..every doc is different. I was on liquids for 3 weeks, then 2 weeks of mushy and then solids. Congratulations on you band. you have come to the right place for support and guidance. Everyone here is like family. It's why I keep coming back..I'm still a newbie sort of (6 months post op ) P.S. If you gotan Inamed band and did not get any info on it you can contact don mills @ inamed and he will send you out a bookletthat will come in handy I believe his email address is Don.Mills@Inamed.com He is very helpful Also this site may possibly give you doctors in your area who may take mexican patients ( just call them all in your area) www.lap-band.com Just click on Surgeon Locator

Love your post..Love your attitude and enthusiasm What an accomplishment. I can tell by reading your post that you are very proud of yourself as you very well should be. Hope the next year brings you just as much success & happiness!

Great Job Girls.. You are both winners and LOSERS YAHOO!!

Thanks Betty for the well wishes. I'm sure Penni will be posting lots of pics for everyone to see. I'm getting excited to meet everyone not to mention have a break from work..hubby & kids

Darcy. One good thing out of all of this yucky trip to Milwaukee You will # 1 finallly get some answers..and #2 get some relief from your pain. that in itself is worth it..living in pain sucks day to day We are all here thinking about you and hoping for the best. We Love you Darcy..hang in there. this time tomorrow you will have answers!

Hi Frank Congratulations to both you and your wife. It is great that you both have eachother for support during this journey. Glad to hear everything went so smoothly for you both..Welcome Home

Glad to hear you are home and everything went well for you. Congratulations on being banded!

Babs you look great. What an accomplishment 138lbs. You have got to be so damn proud of yourself! You are beautiful ..Looking forward to meeting you this weekend in Vegas.

Hi Veronica I know your post was directed to Penni and I'm sure she wil lreply. I only weigh myself once a week. I see better results this way. When I weighed myself everyday in the beginning and I did not see a loss I would just get discouraged and frustrated. Since only weighing once I week I have lost 21 lbs in the last 2 months. I also weigh first thing in the morning after I go Pee and in my underware only. I started a weekly challenge here in a post in July for all of us who are obsessed with getting on the scale everyday to challenge anyone to just weigh once a week. I have been comitted to it ever since . I weigh every Monday. I wont be able to meet you in TJ on the 16th for your fill but you can call me. SInce I'm going to Vegas this weekend to meet everyone it will be difficult to get another Saturday off from work. I hope everything goes great for you.

I think shelly j has good advice. I know I was told by Dr. Ortiz that if I PB to do liquids for 24 hours or the same thing will continue to happen every time you eat due too swelling . You need to rest your esophogus. Is what I was told .. I have also heard of other women who have had their fills for a long time and the fill seems to tighten over time. Don't know whats up with that..I too have 2'ccs in my band and I can honestly say I have no desire to have another fill anytime soon. Things are doing just fine ..I have perfect restriction. Maybe try liquids for a day or two to see if it is swelling.. hang in there~

Hi Penni By March 6th..I should be at my goal weight. I would love to do the run with you..it will give me something to work towards. It will also be our 11 month anniversary..so yeah count me in!

Hi this is from Inamed, great site to find a doc in your area www.lap-band.com click on the top ofthe page where it says surgeon locator. Find one in your area and call them before you go to Mexico and see if any of them wil ltake Mexican patients and how much they charge. Aftercare is vital to have all lined up if you DO NOT plan on going back to Mexico for aftercare. Good Luck to you!