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I got a Capital One loan like <!-- google_ad_section_start(weight=ignore) -->miztrniceguy<!-- google_ad_section_end --><SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_630625", true); </SCRIPT> mentioned. I have a lot of debt with house and cars and a few credit cards and had no trouble getting the loan. I went to Houston where it was cheaper than Dallas and paid $13,000. I was considering Mexico but when I factored in travel and expenses, I only needed about $2,000 to have it done in the US and not have issues with finding a fill doctor. Good luck to you!!

I voted 100% for the BIG celebration. I do Celebrate all the little victories (scale and NSV's) along the way. I have committed to buying one outfit at each size rather than looking dumpy in too big of clothing all the time. I buy 5-7 outfits at every other size to save money. Mom had a bunch of items at my next size down so I've saved myself money on the next size (which I'm almost into!! woohoo) I've always had an extensive wardrobe so just these few of outfits is REALLY hard to deal with. Thank God that my shirts fit longer and I can have a few extras of those. I've hit 1/2 this past week as well. I honestly cannot afford to celebrate in any significant way. I know that I want the bodybugg but it's out of range at this time. My big celebration comes when I get to goal. New wardrobe, fitted fabulous leather coat (drool) and whatever else I can come up with at the time.

Woohoo Suzzziee!!!! You keep this up and you will be in twoterville for the new year! I gotta get me a BUGG!!

Welcome TexasAggie!! I love this forum too!! I would have been lost if it were not for all of the wonderful people on here sharing their experiences. I live in McKinney but I went to Houston for my surgery. I will definitely be looking to switch doctors to someone local after my free year of fills is up

Well - it's definitely there. I'm trying creams and later I'll do some bodywrapping treatments to help firm up the skin for my tummy. My arms could use help, but I'm trying Ghost's method of massaging to see if I can take care of that on my own. Nothing will lift my breasts except surgery. I'm still at a 38DD and I'm 1/2 to goal. When I was in my early 20's I was a 34C but I don't think I'm going to get back down to that. I'd love PS but I don't know that I can justify the risk and the cost.

Try Nutritional supplements for Gastric Bypass Bariatric Surgery Patients from Bariatric Advantage They have tons of different varieties and some are chewable. They are designed for us with the lapband or bypass. I take the vitaband chewables. I don't particularly care for the watermelon flavor so I will be switching to the lemon once my 90day supply is done (ugh). My doc also told me to take an additional Calcium supplement so I take the Viactiv chocolate chews (yum). Originally I started with flintstone gummies which were tasty but didn't give me enough of what I need. Good luck to you!

Blessings to all!! Holly your prayer was beautiful - thank you and AMEN!

Amen. I value greatly the opinions of many of these ladies (and men) that have worked so hard to get to their goals. They look fantastic and I can only hope that I can get those kind of results. I am extremely greatful that they are still on this board to guide us when we were new and to share what they have learned along the way. Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you to all of you lovely Oldies!!!!!

that does feel like it works the neck pretty good. lol - I had to pause for just a moment to see if you were being funny or serious (I'm not beyond praying for miracles ) What do you do for the face part. Like my cheeks seem a little deflated and could use some lifting. Preferably no surgery!! I did hear on the news that Olay Regenerist had the best results of facial serums so I'm going to buy some. (can't hurt )

I have been doing it a little off and on. I have bad shoulders so it starts hurting There's just too much to rub!! I can't decide if I want to rub my tummy (ewe), my thighs (yuck) or my arms (eh - the least gross). What I've found to be the biggest problem is how to keep it still so I can get an appropriate rubbing going lol I'll measure tonight so I can track for here on out.

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Yea enterprise!! I'm happy you got it!!! Wishing you the best of luck and speedy recovery on your surgery!! wombat

Julie - all I can say is WOW! I had never seen your before pic. You have accomplished so much that I am just amazed. You look like all those thin people I used to be so jealous of. You are simply beautiful :scared: Truly I believe you have given so many of us hope that we too can accomplish great things!! Thank you!

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woohoo MJSafari!!

Bigbaby - Happy Birthday!!! Steph - glad to see you back; you look so happy in your slide show :scared:

Welcome Hollyberries!! Hugs and prayers to all for this week. Thanksgiving is going to be one of the first big challenges for our food. I pray that we all "listen" to our bands and we don't get stuck, slime, or PB! Today, I am thankful for my God, my Family, my Church, my Band and for LBT!! Geneva <><

Kacee - thank you!!!! OMG I'm going to the store TONIGHT to get some head and shoulders!! Thank you thank you thank you!! My part just grows wider and wider (I already had thin hair to begin with)

I will - I promise to share what I find out. I'm even more curious now after reading some of these responses

Weazer that is beautiful!! I know what you mean about not always being able to tell. My son was saved when he was 9, and then when he was 12 he confessed to the pastor that he only did so because everyone else was. He became truly saved and baptized; he cried, I cried Still I sometimes wonder based on actions but we can't judge. Hugs & Prayers, Geneva

I have had 2 body wraps and I loved them!! It really did sinch in the skin. Of course both times I had it done, I got pregnant shortly thereafter. (No worries about that now :cool: ) I'm thinking I want to do it again. It wasn't that high the last time I had it done (but that was 10 years ago). My only issue was that it made my back hurt because you are wrapped so tight. You have to stay wrapped for about an hour, they keep dousing your with Fluid and you have to move around wiggling and various things to help it out.

Me Too!!!! Good morning all!! HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! :bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

mbanja - I will try to not keep it in next time. I just hate tossing my Cookies so much that I have always suffered through if there was any way possible. I didn't think about it making it worse for it just sitting there. I guess that would add to the irritation of the stoma. I spit out all slime and saliva the whole time because there wasn't anywhere for it to go. It took me 20 minutes to drink my slim fast this morning. I had to take a pill (very small) so I was a little concerned about that but I haven't had any issues. Thanks so much for your comments! :cool:

Thanks mumof2boys!! I'm at five months and mine has been falling out for about a month. I'm going to cling to the hope of one more month and hopefully baby hair sprouts will be mine!!!!