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Best wishes Delarla, You know I love that Glove and what is with the purple Bra? I'm sure for those of us who do not know the story behind it would love to know. I am glad that you are getting this resolved so fast and that Dr. Kuri is willing to get it done ASAP.

I have BCBS PPO of Nebraska but live in Colo and did not have a problem at all. Prior to seeing Dr. Johnell I even changed my PCP Dr. to be sure she would back me up if needed.

WTG Heather, You look awesome. My son who is 7 loves to sit and look at the before and after pictures with me and when he seen yours He said you look very beautiful and so do I.

Teresa, You should really report anything that is cause for concern from the accident. The seat belt might have rubbed against it on impact and you did not notice but you should bring it up to your PCP and the Dr's you are seeing for the accident just to be on the safe side.

Thank you all could not have done it with out the support from all of you with the quick tips as well as the do not do threads. No Delarla I do not have all the pics yet that they took I belive they are getting ready to put together a profile of where I was and the why I choose the band as soon as I get those I will put them on this site. Again Thank you all - this site is the greatest part of my Journey to know that I am not alone...

At my vist today they took some black & white pictures and showed me what I use to look like right before surgery and where I am today. Did not need a fill today and am in good spirits with my loss.

Nancy, My prayers are with you and your family. I hope that your brother calls you soon to say that he is ok.

Lauri, Just read Becky's post I hope you can find an answer to what is going on I am so sorry. Praying for your recovery..

Hi Sharon, You did such an awesome job with your loss. Congrats Welcome

Lari, I am surprised that your PCP did not do an EKG when you complained of chest pain and tingling on your left side. The minute I called a few years back with chest pain they got me hooked up ASAP to see if it was my heart. Please get back in there ASAP so that you can find out for sure what is going on and not second guess it could be serious or it could be minor but you will only know when you go.. Keep us posted I hope you get an answer soon.

Chrissy, I am so sorry to hear you lost your band. Do the Doctors know what caused the erosion? What were your symptoms if you do not mind me asking.

Theresa Marie, What a Great Christmas Present. Welcome home and get alot a rest You are a Beautiful Butterfly Already

I am going to make a appt with my PCP and see what she thinks of my symptons and ask her if she can get my gall bladder checked out. I just had lunch and took it really slow this time so far so good. Thank you

Thank from Me also Michelle, In the past I would resume eating after a PB episode not anymore I actually had one last night completly my fault I ate some cheese and Salami here at work won't do that again. Anyway after the episode I let my esophagus rest and did liquids all day I can say I feel alot better today and will take it easy tonight for dinner.

Well last night was a little better I adjusted my chair in the late afternoon and on the drive home adjusted my seat. The ladies here at work think it might be my bra maybe I need more support but I already have underwire and I seem to be doing ok up front. I do use this blue gel when it gets really bad it is like Icy Hot but that is only short term. I will try Tylenol did not know it came in liquid for adults. Wow where have I been. Jack, My Chiro did tell me as I lose the weight my body will start to re adjust and of course I will feel the change and need to be adjusted more. I have another appt the end of this month with him. The pain started about last week never remember having it before the surgery. Nancy, I never thought it could be that I was full but now that I think back It did start after lunch I will have to watch and notate when it starts and when I have eaten to rule it in or out. Then watch how much I eat. Thought I was doing good with portions. Thank you all so much.

Babs, I also am losing my hair it seems I am leaving it on anything and everywhere. I have to actually vacume the bathroom everyday now. Unbealivable! The Doctor said for me to add more Protien but that is not working thus far so I am going to try the Nioxin Shampoo like Leatha added. Babs Let me know if you find something that works for you.

Merry Christmas, What a great Present and a added plus for the New year to come.

Just wondering if any others are experiencing back pain with the weight loss. I am down 55lbs and before the surgery I was wearing a 42DD now I am in a 38DD but just lately seems the more I try to sit up straight or sit for long periods of time I get a terrible pain in the middle of my back about where my bra strap goes either on the left or right side of my spine. Does anyone else have this and if so what do you do to get relief? I wish I could say that I could not try to sit for long periods but I work at a desk all day but I do take breaks and walk around, I have tried adjusting my chair through out the day but some days I have to lay on the floor for awhile. I did see my chiro on Friday and that did seem to help that day but the pain is back. Any Suggestions Please Let me Thank you all now for the support that I read from Day to Day.

OMG Tonya I thought My husbands family was the only ones who did that. Last June we went down my Mother Inlaws house to visit and they started fighting over parking spaces and before I knew it they were brawling in the front yard. My husbands Mom and her 3 grown sons with each other then my Sister Inlaws joined in. I could not believe they were fist fighting with each other. Granted the police had to come and stop them and they all got tickets I got my husband to stop trying to seperate them cause my kids were watching this so I took them to the back yard when they were carrying on. Needless to say they still are pretty mouthy with each other and you know certain hand gesters are still exchanged.

I called the number and they are a brand new company and will start on Jan 10th and at that time they will have their own Website so that anyone that does not have a fill Dr. can be given a name hopefully of someone close to your area. I gave the gal my E-mail address so that she can send information regarding the services they provide as soon as I get that I will post it. She did mention that they have not even marketed their Company and was very surprised that news travels fast.

Hi all, I was reading this on another of the Websites and thought it could be of help to those needing fills.. I copied it so I hope I won't get in trouble for doing so. I just got off the phone w/my surgeon and was told about this new program. The company is called "Fill Center USA", they help clients find fill DR.'s in their area. The cool thing is once the DR signs up w/their program all patients going through here only have to pay $150 per fill and the 1st fill is free, you still have to pay the office visit. This is a great service for those of you who had your surgery outside of the USA. The phone number is 1-866-345-5872. I hope this helps everyone trying to find a fill DR. Per Cher

Penni, Glad to hear that they have ruled out Cancer that must be a big relief for you both. I pray that your Mom will be better in the days to come your sister as well.

Here is one about my Husbands mother and you all tell me if you see anything wrong with this picture. Anytime my mother inlaw is around my husband she wants him to be hugging on her and when he gives her a hug and a peck on the cheek she will turn to look at me. Why? After we are gone she will tell my sister inlaws how jealous I am of her She also insists that he calls her Mommy and when ever we say we are leaving she tells him where are you going are you going to leave your Mommy alone the lady has her husband and other daughters and sons there. She treats the sons this way lately she has been telling my 2 boys to call her Mommy when my older son (6yrs) told my I got pissed I told her I do not mind if they called you Mommy but you are the Grandmother and that is your place in my world so bear it lady. I usually respect my elders but she has a problem and I do not want her to include my sons in that sick world of hers.

I myself can now buckle my seat belt without any problems and the biggest one so far I can now tie my own shoelaces and my DH does not need to do it for me when we are out in public. And the funniest when I would stand straight up and try to look down at my toes before I would have to try and move everything else out of the way or moosh it down to see but no more I can see just fine. I love my new self so many new NSV's everyday that I am so amazed and I thank the Lord for this new chance to just be me.

Hi Pat, Mine is located under my rib cage on the right side. Never bothers me when I sleep or bend over. Looks like everyone is placed different I did not know that. Wow interesting