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Hey thats a good point DeLarla!! I dont think we've had a proper update (unless I missed it which is at all possible!) That's it Betty, we want the scoop and we want it now! Seriously though, how are you doin?

Very cute!!!! I recognize the infamous boa from Donali's avatar, I am starting to think you girls had waaayyyy to much fun in Vegas!!! LoL

Oh ok I gotcha'. I am waiting 6 or 7 weeks for mine as well. I thought with both bands that was pretty much an across the board thing. hmmm...very very interesting.....

Oh wow I never even thought of something like that happening! Goodness that is something to worry about! Thanks for the info, that was a real eye opener. I dont remember getting a card like that from Inamed, guess I need to follow up on that huh? Thanks again--who says you dont learn something new everyday!

Penni way to go! Congrats on hitting the big 5-0! Your rings are beautiful and so are your hands, i'm a nail biter and i'd love to have great hands like that! Congrats again!

Hmmm...maybe it's a combination of everything! I guess everyone's chemisty is different so maybe it's something different for everyone! At least it's getting to be winter so we can wear hats

Hi Melissa! Sounds like your doing great. Glad your surgery went ok and your home and recouping. The first few days you should rest, walk, and drink water! Let me tell you, I'm a big fan of tomato soup with cheese, that was how i got through my first two weeks, felt pretty good and still got some Protein in. You'll probably start to feel really good, go out and do something than realize you have over exerted yourself. That's what I did...then i had to sleep for 2 days to make myself feel better! So as long as you take care of yourself, let your body heal, drink lots of Water, and sleep whenever you want you should do great! Remember it can only get better from here! What kind of diet did your doc put you on post-op? Liquids for 2 weeks then mushies for 2 weeks? Take care, congrats, and welcome to bandland!

Pam does that mean he gave you 6cc's during surgery? So you came out with your first fill? I thought we were supposed to heal and all of that?

What are NSAIDS and blind NG tube's? Feeding tubes?? Still learning.. I got a card for going to restaurants also that said katie has had bariatric surgery she can only eat small amounts can she please order off the kids menu...I never use it, places are really good with that. But for a backup it's a great idea. You guys get one of those?

Lanie I'm so sorry, i'm sure that's soooo frustrating. But yes, it is for the best, you need to be in tip-top shape for your surgery and dont need to take any chances!! Best wishes to you, come tell us how your feeling after your offically banded!!!! GOOD LUCK!

Jog what's that? Rica that is fantastic, I'm so proud of you! That is an incredible feat only being 4 months out! Way to go and keep up the good work...and be careful of course! 3 cheers for Rica!! :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny Katie

Wow Letha there is a lot of great info on www.obesitylaw.com Lots of great reading should help you all out with your cases! Best of luck to you and let us know how it turns out!

Oh wow Lisa! Glad to hear you made it back safe and sound! I am sure that was not a fun experience. I think that 1/2 a drink was very well justified...Yikes glad your ok!

AMEN!!!! What a great opportunity for someone who really needs it, but good lord the Dr. Phil backlash will be messy. I was thinking the exact same thing and then I read what you said! I think we are mentally connected Kaylee

LoL you ladies are so funny! I have started wearing my pedometer and every day am trying to exceed the steps I took the day before! Hoestly the 48 steps (3 flights of stairs) at work seem to be getting easier. Never thought that day would come, but yeah the darn excercize does make a difference huh? :banana :banana

Veronica, I can go all day drinking milk or tea and feel great but once I start on that Water, I can't get enough!!I'll down some and have some more one right after another! It is kind of weird but I it's great for us so we shouldn't complain. I never realized how bad Coke is for you...i read an article that says if you put a nail in a can of coke it will eat the nail!!!!! Good lord what were we doing to ourselves. Yikes!

Here you go Chantal I looked it up for you in case you still need it....hope this helps 1.800.766.0171

HI there!! Welcome to the boards! Yes any kind of carbonation is a MAJOR no-no!! The bubbles are bad for our little tummies! I dont know all the specifics but know that carbonation is bad and I know how that stinks, i'm a dr. pepper fan myself! Maybe if it's really really flat you can have a taste...I dont know, so dont quote me on that...anyone else know more specifics?

Way to go Betty!! Glad your home safe and sound! Never thought it'd be so great to be a big loser huh?? Take it easy, get lots of sleep and walk walk walk!!! Hope to hear from you soon!

Way to go Penni!!!!!! Your the man LOL!!!! Your legs may hurt but your heart and body will thank you in the long run!! Great job! katie

I've heard of people that find out in 2 weeks, took me about a month, and some that take 2 or 3 months...everything is different...good luck!

ohhh Zoe!!! VERY VERY good point!! You are paying their salary Blossom!!!

OK i promise to be good from here on out! I think to do extra pennance I will take the stairs today @ work instead of the elevator! Are you really mad at me? :sick :nervous I'm sorry.................

This might not be the same but after my banding my friend came over a week early and was NOT pleasant! My nutritionist told me it was probably hormone levels and hopefully everything would even itself out...major congrats on the 33lbs gone!!! Katie

Ok sorry....i'm a bad girl...now i will pay my pennance and dance...am I forgiven??? :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana Katie