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Christine, I read your blog today and I'm RH neg, I had to get the same shots after my kids were born. We've got special blood .

For me, I'm glad I didn't do the implants, no regrets there. I'm still a DD, but still hoping they'll go down to a D or large C. Doesn't he have enough to work with that he wouldn't have to do the implants. Like my doctor explained, that's just something else to deal with. He said he'd be glad to do them if I wanted, but why bother, but then again.. I'm almost 58. I'm sure you'll be happy with the implants, just don't get them too big, so they look like implants . I go back for another follow up tomorrow. I have a few stitches that didn't dissolve and for some reason, my right breast is very tender, can't take any pressure. Neal, how's it going? I slept without my compression garments last night, I actually missed them and almost got up and put them on, LOL.

I'm so excited for you, not that it's my business, but I support your decision, woohoo!

We were in downtown Disney, I think I was having a little fun .

Sherry, are you ready for Saturday, LMAO! Gina, that does make me feel a tad better Betty, I can't believe you haven't gotten the "box". Diane, SG, hope each day is a little easier without your old friend..hugs. Mandy that was such a pretty poem. HAGD Girls!

Karey, I know you've probably already posted before, but what size are you now, before implants? I have NO regrets of not getting the implants, like I've said before, I had so much to work with and do wish they were smaller, but since I didn't have my nipples removed again, (2nd reduction), my doctor was limited as to how small he could go without moving the nipples and taking a chance of me losing feeling or sensation. I hated the picture part...YUK!

I'm back home, and it's cold as chit! I'll lose my tan in a matter of days, unless I head out with Diane, aka, signgirl. Can't wait to sleep in my bed tonight. Ok, gotta tell you girls what a dumb a$$ thing I did, no laughing...well before we went to Fl, I got these great air fares. So yesterday, I go to check in, get boarding passes, etc for the return flight home, it was about 12:30,.....our flight home was the 19th...YESTERDAY, we had missed our frekn flight! My check out was the 20th, my car return was the 20th, ...WTF! How in the heck did I do that, am I losing it or WHAT! Well, needless to say, I had to book new 1 way tickets back to VA, must have been my lucky day, got two tickets for $99.00 each, I was happy to pay that price, needless to say, I had my boarding passes sent to the concierge and she printed them off, DH never knew . Mummmmms the word.

Oh Diane, I'm so sorry you had to finally do it, it's too bad she wouldn't let go on her own. Hugs girl to you and your guys.

Kat, I'm laughing, I talked to Betty too, she said go for it, LOL. Diane, hope you're reaction is not serious, yikes. Later girlies!

Neal, you're over the first week hump, hope you're feeling better and walking straighter with each day . Karey, you day's getting closer and closer, are you nervous yet?

Congratulations on the moderator promotion Sherry, I got an invite, but I responded too late . You go girl, I'm sure you'll do an awesome job.

You're in our thoughts, you and hubby both....big hugs!

WTG Kitty, I'm very happy for you. I wanted a large C or small D, I'm still a DD , though I'm hoping there is still swelling. I can tell a difference, that is one good thing. Good Luck!

Tami, this is an interesting poll, I lost weight, but it's only been 5 weeks, so I probably should not have voted, LOL. I've been on vacation in Florida for a week and the liquid calories have probably not been good choices, but I'll find out Friday when I have my two week follow up. At this point I still don't have any regrets with my ps, I'll just be glad when all the swelling is gone, which I understand can be months. AND, I'll be glad to stop wearing these compession garments.

Katie, I'm on my 3rd Magic Bullet, I love mine too

Puddin, like the others, I'm so glad to see you back. Please stay in touch and let us know how you're doing, we care! Hugs! Dr. J, thanks for sharing the reason for the unfill.

WTG Neal. I remember being almost able to stand straight, LOL. It does take a while. I developed the cough and rattle. I truly believe it was related to being put to sleep. Thank goodness mine was three weeks later, because it still hurt everytime I coughed. Don't over do it, even though it's 5 weeks today for me, if I lift too much, I can tell in a few hours. You look great!

I had a fatty liver too, which, hopefully since banding it's not as fatty

I thought it was according to how obese a person was, but my doctor explained it's all about your size on the inside. My mother and I both have the smaller 4cc band

Guys/gals, I'm so sorry you're not giving your band enough time. I think it's fair to say most of us had the "oh my gosh, what have I done" feeling at some point, post op, but in most cases it passes! Please give it some time.

Carla, I think you'll enjoy the support meetings for a while, at least until you're more comfortable with your band. I stopped in last year, first time in two years. I may go this spring, I always forget when they're having them. Also, when I was first banded, they didn't have separate support meetings for the band and the full bypass, which they do now. I wouldn't compare with WW meetings either. Oh yeah, I was self pay too AND Dr. T's FIRST lapband surgery.

Betty, I can't believe it's not there yet, it's quite a large box. It was sent USPS, not UPS. You're going to Mexico too! I want to go. I got raccoon eyes today, from wearing my sunglasses, now that's attractive. My legs look tanned, too bad I'll lose it before warm weather gets to my house.

PS, it sounds to me that you enjoy eating, as most of us do or did. Preband, everything I did centered around food, family gatherings, parties, socials, etc, my main concern was what will there be to eat. I loved the taste of food and I loved to eat it. I've been banded over 3 years and food is NOT my priority any more, life is . I now go to places and I'm not the biggest person there, I don't head straight for the food line, I enjoy people now. The band is a tool, you will still have to get your head in the right place for it to work. I wish you the best with your decision. Did I mention I actually like ME now, LOL

Congrats on the burp Mike. Sounds like you're doing great...WTG!

I have coffee every morning, I was never told not to drink coffee, just carbonated beverages. I used the light my Maxwell House for a while, then I switched to Dunkin Donuts brand, yum.