HotButterFly

It kinda pisses me off when surgeons are so LAXED with fills. I totally understand taking it slowwwwwly to reach the green zone in a controlled and safe manner, but I feel there's little merit in having to wait TEN months for proper restriction. I hope you can soon find that sweet spot... And remember, 40 lbs lost are FORTY LBS LOST!!! It's better than gaining them. I'm rooting for you.

Excuse me, but you're a HOTTIE

My heart goes out to you... And you're not alone because I'm shedding a tear for your friend as well. May she rest in shadow of the Almighty.

For a whole year BEFORE surgery I was losing my hair and it had me so depressed. I've always love my full-volume, crazy, curly hair and I couldn't even accomplish my signature look which was that wild, untamed, but well kept look. Surprisingly, after surgery my hair has stopped falling out, and I have lots of "baby hairs" growing which makes me look funny sometimes. I will have to blame my protein intake AND my daily vitamins. I take them religiously. One piece of advice: try not to worry so much about it because that only perpetuates the issue. Instead, go and see your dermatologist. They will probably put you on a 6 month treatment which includes biotin pills. Also, there are shots that the dermatologist can inject in your scalp to help with this issue. I've been using a sulfate-free shampoo (expensive) but I have no idea if that's contributing to the re-growth. Best wishes!

You're a WINNER!

Like I said, I was scheduled to go home that same afternoon but hubby had the brilliant idea to have them call the insurance and request an over-night stay. That was such a wise decision because that same night I got this TREMENDOUS pain in my abdominal area that it really spooked me (I don't get scared easily) the nurse was there in a heartbeat and gave me pain meds.... The broth they give you though is DOO DOO!! OMG! I didn't eat the entire time I was there. It's a powder you mix in hot water. Grossss!

No, of course not! Just trying to gage the situation. I don't do it socially neither. I do it at home, when its time to settle down, or when I want to let loose a little extra in the sack

I smoke it. In fact I killed a roach a few minutes ago. Do you HAVE to be DRUNK (or high) to have a good time? I can enjoy myself perfectly without zero alcohol, so I could never understand people who must drink to have fun... And, I know you said "ignore" it, but as far as "munchies" I allow myself a bite-size chocolate and I won't over do it. I do, however, eat it extra slowwwwwwly, so as to delight in it.

I should also add that they gave Sugar Daddy (hubby) the prescription for my pain medication even BEFORE I was in the OR, you fill it in the hospital's pharmacy.... And it's LIQUID!! I haven't seen anyone else mention their surgeon wrote a prescription for LIQUID pain meds. Most people have to cut it or crush it.

Post op experience was also wonderful. The nurses were VERY understanding and willing to accommodate me if I had pain. I was originally scheduled to go home the same day, but hubby asked the nurse to please call my insurance and request an overnight stay. I was against it at first, but then I realized it was a very wise choice. My surgery was 7/20 and I've had 4 fills with FRANK.... Cool guy, btw. He gave me 3cc at my first fill, 1cc... Then 1.5 cc... My most recent fill was this passed Friday, during which he only added .5 cc because I had lost 8 pounds in two and a half weeks. He said normally he wouldn't give someone a fill with such results, but since I'm starting a new job, he wanted me not to stress about it.

Meeeeeeeee!!! My surgeon was also Christine Ren... I can't explain how much I love that woman!

I don't think she's planning on doing it herself, I think she just wants to know to be prepared. I have NO IDEA what da heck they use, I can tell you it doesn't hurt at all... It's probably 2.5 inches ... But that's an uneducated guess because I've never really looked at it

Let us know how it goes

100 grams of carbs, plus the Protein requirements, plus healthy fats, PLUS Water.... Sheesh!! It sounds like SO MUCH food vs what we had before, and it never seem to be enough.... I LOVE MY BAND!! Btw, I've been in my closet today (the side I DON'T use) and I've tried about 4 old jeans.... They all fit!! STOKED! Currently getting I'm my swimsuit to take the daughter & nephew to the Y

100 grams of carbs, plus the Protein requirements, plus healthy fats, PLUS Water.... Sheesh!! It sounds like SO MUCH food vs what we had before, and it never seem to be enough.... I LOVE MY BAND!! Btw, I've been in my closet today (the side I DON'T use) and I've tried about 4 old jeans.... They all fit!! STOKED! Currently getting I'm my swimsuit to take the daughter & nephew to the Y

Fourteen weeks ago I was 45 lbs from wonderland.... Today I'm eight pounds away!!!

Fourteen weeks ago I was 45 lbs from wonderland.... Today I'm eight pounds away!!!

He looks PISSED Lmao!!! Oh, well, too bad for him!

He looks PISSED Lmao!!! Oh, well, too bad for him!

But games are SO MUCH FUN!! Can you elaborate? LoL

But games are SO MUCH FUN!! Can you elaborate? LoL