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I hate Walmart. Everytime I go there because it's on the way home I am reminded of my absolute distain for the smell of the place (it's only 3 months old), the rude people shopping and working there, the fact that no matter how large they build it, it is always overcrowded with only 3 registers open. Please bring back my farm stand, small hardware store, family owned pet shop, and all the other mom and pop places who cared about the customer spending their $. To Walmart my few dollars means nothing. That's why they're products suck and they have no customer service.

I agree on the photo thing. Mine was way back in June and this photo still is a little scarey. I had mine done in Mexico as did several of my friends. So far so good.

My buddy and I got banded at the same place south of the border. The week she had hers done there was a 14 year old having it done at the same time. I wondered how that could really affect a kid. It was a miserable experience for me and I'm 33.

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I was banded in June. This PB thing happens a lot to me. Sometimes even with water. Any suggestions?

Hi, I'm new to this thread. I was diagnosed with under active thyroid when I was 15. Now, I'm 32 and been on so many different brands of medications and dosages I just got sick of it all. That and the fact that I have the fat gene from my whole family seemed like I was never gonna beat it. Last year I was on 3 different meds/dosages and gained 40lbs in the process. So it was a big part of my decision to get the band. I am at 5 weeks with the band and take my current medication regularly. I am happy to say I have lost 26 lbs. at this point and will be starting my excersize routine this week. I hope you all have great success. Underactive Thyroid is so depressing. Now we don't have to look like we have Thyroid problems. :eek:

you can still eat good. Just instead of a whole plate you can enjoy 1 or 2 bites of each flavor.

I get very hungry, but the pain of eating is just not worth it. I found hot tea with a little cream and sweetner will help curb the urge for me at night which is when I get hungry.

I'm so glad to see your post. I'm at 6 or 7 bites and find that sometimes food tastes good. I miss salad. I've been nervous to try it as I still have a little pain when anything is not chewed perfectly.

I was banded 6/21/07. I have a question for fellow June bandits. How is your hunger level and what do you eat at this point? I've never woken up hungry and since the band I wake up starving in the middle of the night!!! This isn't a good thing. Suggestions?

They did have army on the borders and at the edges of the cities, but it is no big deal to anyone who has ever traveled outside the US. They are very kind at the clinic. I had severe complications resulting from surgery and yet I still believe in the procedure and the process. Keep in mind you will not be in a big US hospital. This is a foreign country. Their idea of a hospital is more like a nice clinic to us. The rooms and nurses are comfortable and accomodating. Give yourself plenty of time to get back to the US to get on your plane. I estimate 4 hours. 2 hours to get through the border and every bit of 2 hours at the San Diego airport. This airport is VERY busy and they have few security areas. LINES ARE LONG!!! Can you tell I missed my flight? Any other questions? My friend and I both along with others I know of have used BAJANOR.

Tulips, I am so happy for you. I hope everything works out well. 179 is really good. I am 15lbs away from being under 200 and would love to say I am 179. Enjoy your fruit cup! It will all be worth it!!! Jeannie

You can get a Medical Loan. There are many finance institutions that have these available. I did get my band in Mexico, but I used one of these medical finance institutions to pay for half of the cost. A lot of times once you choose a Doctor they will be members of several banks or finance groups that you can apply and go through.

Thank you sooo for including me. I do have a viewpoint question for anyone in my stage - at 3 weeks. I feel hungry about every 3 hours. When I eat, I can only eat about 4 bites. Is this normal? I'm trying not to eat when I am hungry. I'm just uncomfortable.

I would like to be added to your calendar. My banddate was 06/21/07. Thank you