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Well most of you know what I am going thourgh. And I was thinking if I should look for a new band Dr. One I can drive out to see. And would a band Dr. even take me if I am used goods? Just want to know your thoughts on it. Thanks

before you cut the meat freeze it and let it thaw just a little... so when you slice it it comes out really really thin. It melts in your mouth and small bites chewed really well with breaks inbetween bites it does fine. I dont know of any good recipes I am just a salt and pepper type of gal myself. and speaking of jerky I am making some today yummmmmm

Oh gosh Thanks you guys! Yes this has been tough year for me. I was in the ER all night last night with a bad infection in my hole. I had a high white blood count and was put on IV Antibiotics. The ER Dr. was shocked to know that my band Dr. did not put me on antibiotics when he did the port removal and was even more shocked to learn my band Dr. was about to stitch it back up. What a year yes. Lets see what comes up this next year. I really dont want to think about it. In all I am really scared. Kathy- Oh yes I remember the Aril 05 thread we thought for so long we were the only ones.. then all of a sudden they all came... Thoes were really fun times. Thanks again everyone for you thoughts and happy wishes today. This should be a day of excitement and joy, but It really is not for me. I am hanging in there and I have not broken down to to much. ((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))

I am in too... I already PMed you my information! this is so much fun!

I agree with Janet. I was hopeing the M of M would of worked for you too. but I would try a suppository that would be your best bet. good luck with everything hope it all comes out alright (pun intended lol)

Awww they are so cute. I love chickens, My dad use to raise them when I was little and I just adore chicks and the chickens.... Thanks for sharing

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I dont think you should ever force anything down at any time no matter what. You are still healing. each day will be diffrent. if you cant have a protien shake then dont have one. let yourself heal and listen to your body. I really dont know what else to say but dont NOT force anything down. good luck and i hope you feel better soon

Hey everyone... I am doing a slide show for my Neice's wedding and I have the song she wants on it but it is in the wrong format. I am looking for a John Micheal Montgomery song called I Do. I was wondering if any of you have it if you can please send it to me thourgh email. Thank you so much ZebraLuck76@aol.com Thanks again

Hanging in there... The burning in my wound is getting better. My MIL has been sending her nurse in to help with the packing. John (my hubby) did it one time and I yelled screamed and tried to kick him... I think he is scared of me now. It also seems to be healing.. I am going back to CO this friday to have it stitch up.. boy I cant wait. also I am getting excited about getting my new band. I hope it works this time and I can melt away. I have been having bad pains on my left side right under my apron tummy... I thought they were gas pains but I had it since Sunday and took Gas X and Milk of Mag. nothing helps it seems to get worse. I have no idea what it could be. If its not one thing its another. Ugh!!!! I hope its not Gallstones.

You might want to take some chewable Gas X that will help with the gas... and you havent had a BM in how long? 1 week? You might want to take Milk of Mag. to get things moving... then start adding Benefiber (comes in powder form no taste) to your water, broth, protien shakes.

I just saw this thread... I have not read thourgh it all yet... but I hope I can join you all in support here... I am 5'1 and started out at 340 lbs BMI was 64.1 Now I am at 290 lbs and BMI of 54.8 but I know most of you know my story and the complications I have had with the band. But I am not giving up I need to lose this weight and I will do anything go thourgh anything to get it done!!! one day I will look back at all the pain I had and I will say it was worth it! Its great to know that us BIG girls can push and give just as much support. We all have it in us!!! Glad to join you all! ((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))

Oh my goodness.. They BOTH are the cutest ever!!! You should put that picture as your desk top... to cute!!!!!

Well I am finally home. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. You all have been such a wonderful support! The drive home was a little rough but better then I thought it would be. I will be back in CO in two weeks to have my hole stitched up. I hate the fact I even had to have this hole at all. I am ready to heal up get my new band and start this journey all over. Thanks again everyone for your warm hearts!!

Im back all done... no port just a big hole... which i havent seen its all covered up. It was the worst thing i ever went through Im still shakey from the experience. after i was all gaused up I had bad pain in my chest Dr. said that it was from maybe him tugging on the port a bit. then I couldnt breathe I was gasping for air crying and screaming it was the worst feeling ever. Anyway my Dr. did not find any infection but He thought that since i was taking the antibiotics the pus was not showing up yet. He says we got out the port in time before it did start getting pus. Well thats my story, Im still very shakey from the whole thing.. and I guess I should go lay down. I will be home tomorrow... I have to go by the Dr.'s office in the morning to get my hole repacked. but i will be on later. (((((hugs))))) everyone! I sure do need all the hugs i can get.

Well everyone Im here in CO.. and sure enough I am getting my port taken out. And it is going to leave me with a gapping hole..... Lisa help me please!!!!!!!! Anyway I dont even know what to think right now, I am numb!! I will let you all know how it goes tonight.

Oh how pretty thoes blue little flowers are. I wish so much that I had a yard to plant flowers.. I love Calla Lililes.. well any kind of Lililes really. I dont have much of a green thumb so I would probably kill everything I grew. lol

Diane (Thistle) Just wondering if you got your gift yet...

I hope its nothing. you will be in my thoughts. I hope everything goes well, please let us know.

Hey Kat, Do you drive out that way? or fly? I guess I just have to see what happens tomorrow before I do anything else. btw Good Luck Monday!!!!

I party a lot, but I never have gotten to the point of puking because I drank to much. The only problem that I ever had is eatting after or during my drinking... even with no restriction you can still get food stuck.

He is just as upset as me, He doesnt even know what to say.. but hes here more and hates to see me hurting so bad. I dont know what I would do without him.

I would have to fly... No way am I driving to CA... its about 1,000 miles to LA from Albuquerque...

Awwwww You are so sweet! I have tears rolling down. if this doesnt work with my Dr. I will take you up on that offer! Thanks

I had a leak in my port and it was replaced in Dec. now we found out I have a leak in my band and I will be getting that replaced in May. I am going this weekend to get my port taken out due to an infection i got from a fill I had in March. How did it turn out? what did your Dr. say, do you have a leak in your band or port? Let us know