Esmeralda

How can you drink a coke, the carbination will just give me a terrible stomach ache!

I am in, no more chips for me, last week I had 3 bags in a week that's bad!!! Oh and the cookies, I really need help!

I everyone I have a great need for some support today, first of all I ended the relationship with my boyfriend of 2 years. He was getting to possesive and I could not handle it any more. He didnt want me to get the surgery from the very beggining and when I started lossing weight he was getting worse, very insecure and always acussing me of cheating or always causing a scene when we went out (we went dancing every weekend). It is so hard but I just can't get my self to show any emotions over all this, my 2 children (not from him) were attached to him and that makes it even harder. To top it all off I came in to work this morning and find out that a co-worker passed away yesterday of a massive heart attack (he smoked way to much), what a way to start the week hugh!! Thank you for letting me vent, I needed to tell someone.

I need everyone’s opinion, I have had two fill already from Dr. Kuri, one in February and one in April, I was scheduled to get my third fill on June 18 because for the last two weeks I notice I can eat a lot more than what I had been eating following my second fill. I had a problem eating in the mornings for the first 3 weeks after my second fill. Okay the problem is that I am due to start my period around the 13th and yesterday in the morning I was eating a Soup and I had to stop half way because it got stuck, when I coughed a little bit of saliva came out, okay during lunch I had 2 taquitos (crispy usually goes down with no problem for me) it took me about 30 minutes to eat them because I had to chew, chew and chew so it wouldn’t get stuck, then for dinner I had 1 taco with soft beef, cilantro, onions and mild salsa (I can usually eat a taco really slow) well after my second bit I ran to the bathroom had a major bp attack, I was throwing up for the next 2 hours and I felt terrible. My question is can I be tighter because I am going to start my period or what’s going on. Should I not get a fill??? Should I get a fill??? I need everyone’s advice.

Does anyone have any suggestions???

I posted on Dr. Kuri's board that I was going for a fill to see if anyone wanted to go and I had a few resposes, but I have been tight since yesterday (getting closer to that time of the month) and I don't know if I want a fill now!!! I am scared!

Sarah you are not that far from me!! I was going to go get a fill next Saturday but I am not sure if am after all because since yesterday I been feeling tight when I eat, almost everything comes back up!!! Do you ever go to the monthy meetings help in Orange County?? You should it really helps to get motivated!!!

Where are you guys located, I also had my surgery with Dr. Kuri??

I have two boys one is 9 (85 pounds) and the other is 5 (46 pounds) and since I got my band I always tell them they should eat healthy so they don't have a problem with their weight like I did. I also control the amount of junk food, like they can't drink soda anymore unless we eat out and thats either diet or sprite, a few chip here and there but not a grab bag size like they use to do everytime we went to the store, I also buy them sugar free cookies. I will monitor the amount of food and if they over do it I will tell them to stop. Kids are smart and I think if you explain to them why you worry about them they will understand and listen. I think your right to worry, after all you are the step mom and she is a part of your family now!

I am driving down to TJ for a fill (with Dr. Kuri) on Saturday 06/18/05, if anyone is interested in sharing gas expenses, I live in Lakewood and I would like to leave about 8:00 am (to get in about 10:30 and sign in) please e-mail me.

This guy was 5 years younger then me and yet he was still very issecure, he loved me way to much that it was hurting me. My ex-husband was 10 years older than me and he still wasnt mature enough to put his family first. My two boys (5 & 10) are okay because they said they don't want me to be with someone that always makes me get mad!!! Anyways I am strong but sometimes I get where I remember the few good time and it makes me cry!!! Thank you guys for the support it really helps!!

The hang over pills are called "Chasers", I tried them but they are so big you have to cut them in 3 or 4 and because you have to take them with your first drink they really grossed me out, I still had a small hang over the next day.

I just wanted to say that I had a great time and the meeting yesterday; it really inspired me and gave me allot of motivation to keep on doing what I am doing and that no matter how hard it is or will be there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I really would like to invite everyone to join in these meetings once a month because it makes a great difference to see the results at the end. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> Wow, these women look great, and I would love to look like them!! <o:p></o:p> Thank you Joanne Narayan for inviting me you really motivated me, I can't wait to see you guys again in future meetings!!

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The few times that I drank when I ate just gave me a terrible PB attack so now I am afraid of drinking when eating. Also I notice that lemonade makes me PB even when I don't eat, does anyone notice that certain drinks makes them PB more than others?

How much is a tummy tuck in Mexico??? I want one really bad and my boobs oh my I went from a 44D to a 40C but they are sagging big time. Would I need a left or a new boob job?

Thank you Betty! I had surgery in January and I am losing alot of hair right now!! I hate it!!

For the past month I noticed that I am really losing alot of hair!! What can't I do to stop this??? I am getting scared!! Any advice anyone??

I don't ask Sandy questions all the time, I was just saying that when I did have questions she had good answers for me. I appreciate everyones suggestions I will keep them all in mind. I will be going to GNC today to buy some Protein vitamines and supplements!!

I have to disagree, when I first got my band I had so many questions and she always gave me great advice. I took it because she has already passed this stage and she knew from personal experience what I was going through!! I did see alot of people always trying to knock her down but to me she was always good!

What kind of protein supplements can I take?? (Like drinks) I love getting my hair done and I always have some kind of style to it but if I keep on losing it I wont have any hair to fix up!! I am really worried!

I would love to see your new style!!!

alatina You started at 214 and your already down 15 pounds, good for you!! How could you be a size 20 I am 216 and I am a size 18!!

I haven’t been doing to good since my fill on Saturday 04/16. I have had a lot of PB and throwing up this week the only times I don’t is when I eat Soup. I can drink with no problem (when I drink a slim fast because it’s thicker I could here it gurgle when it goes down), its just when I try solids that I PB really bad (lasting an hour at times) and I want to make sure that my stoma is not just swollen and that I am actually tight so I am going to try my best not to get an un-fill. I will be going on liquids for 3-4 days or until I can see if I really need a un-fill. Can anyone recommend and good Protein Drink and also tell me where you bought them!! I am going to do a Protein Drink for Breakfast and one for lunch and a small meal.

I was so worried about not lossing in the beggining of my fill because I could'nt eat but I am doing really good and I also have restriction. I am afraid to get another fill though because the first week was so hard!