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The man who wants to debate Gore is NOT a scientist. In fact, I challenge you to find any actual scientists who doubt global warning. These are very few and far between.

My insurance at the time didn't cover any weight loss surgery so I went self-pay.

In the beginning... I just used it to help me eat less. And I was able to lose weight. But getting closer to goal, I find I really have to count calories and be vigilant to lose anymore weight.

It's on again tonight!

Eat, Drink and Be Healthy by Walter Willett Overcoming Overeating by Munter and Hirschmann

I'm much more critical of my body now than when I was so overweight. I think for me, it's the fact that I am so close to "normal" or whatever yet I am not there. So those 15 pounds or so are this huge deal to me and my stomach really annoys me. I understand how you feel.

I recommend this book as a supplement to what you are already doing. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Overeating-Jane-R-Hirschmann/dp/0449003825]Amazon.com: Overcoming Overeating: Jane R. Hirschmann, Carol H. Munter: Books[/ame] And if your therapist doesn't specialize in eating disorders, I would try to find one that does. I know how hard this is. I still struggle with it after all this time.

Oh yeh. This is a mental thing. "Last Supper Syndrome." Lots of people do this. But remember you might be adding to the weight you will have to lose. Good luck with your surgery and everything.

I think it probably doesn't even matter if you exercise as far as determining whether or not you will have loose skin. I think it has to do mostly with genetics and also with how long you were overweight. Of course, we should exercise for our health. But if I were you I would just assume that I will have loose skin. And save up for plastic surgery if it's not something you can live with.

Good job! I'm back up to 14s!

WOW. The original quote must have been written by someone who's never had a weight problem. It's just not that easy.

"Why? Are you offering to pay for it?" "Nah, I feel pretty damn good the way I am."

5 years in July 2007 (had a healthy baby in 2004). Went from 320ish to 185 (BMI 47-26). Still losing sporadically-would like to lose 10-15 more pounds. Gained 20 or so back last year when I was in a very stressful job. Since then lost it and 20 more. I think I've had about 5 fills. I've been very fortunate to need little fill. No complications except that my pouch is stretched and we are trying to correct that with liquids for a month so we'll see. Hopefully it will be okay. I already feel more restriction. My own fault, still occasionally overeat (dealing with compulsive overeating is hell at times). BEWARE OF THIS! Absolutely no regrets.

Do they save images of the stomach and band that are taken during the barium swallow? Is this something I could request as part of my medical records? A fill doc said I had a dilation and I'd like to send the pic to my surgeon who I can't see till late April. Thanks for the info.

Kida off topic, but this is the exact reason I didn't and never will see that movie. As a Christian since I was about 8, I GET that he sacrificed. But why so much gore???