kathystrick

Has anyone managed to have their band removal paid by insurance that doesn't cover any weight-loss procedures. I have cyclic vomiting that is pretty bad, and based on what I've read, may have erosion starting.

My husband says I am going to Atlanta no matter what. That is the week before my birthday, so I am hoping he will go with me and we can make a bit of a celebration of it. It is only about a 4.5 hour drive to the airport area for me and with the special deal on the room, you really can't beat it.

Oh cool! Someone else from Sumter! Would you like to stay in touch? Which office are you using in Columbia?

Hi Mary, I'm not sure if they are still active or not but I will try to find out for you. They were meeting at Tuomey in classroom 1 on the 4th Monday or Tuesday every month. I'll let you know as soon as I can. Are you in Sumter? Kathy

I would love to go on the cruise, but just don't see how it would be financially feasible for me from South Carolina. That would make for one expensive vacation! Have you heard about the Lighten Up expo in Atlanta in January?

I ahve never worn mineral make up but have been curious about it and hated to spend $15 or more just to try it and possibly not like it. I went to the Everyday Mineral site and it looks great! They have a free sample kit that only costs $3.13 for standard USPS shipping. I can't wait to try it. Thanks Harley!!

It's still showing an error. Does anyone know if BBK won?

Any new updates Sylvia?

Happy Birthday and many more Alex!!:frown::confused:

Broccoli is one of the most common problem foods for bandsters. The tops are ok, but the stems won't go through. That was the first food I got stuck on. Just thought I would mention that little tidbit. Good luck!

Also keep in mind that you are still pretty swollen in there, so that may be effecting what you see at this point. Mine sticks out somewhat too, but no one would notice and I am expecting to have a revision eventually. My port is on top of the lower part of my rib cage, so pretty close to the surface, but much easier to find for fills the nurse says.

I have had 2 fills and am at 6.5 cc's in my 10 cc band. I go for another fill today. I have lost 40 pounds so far, but am not yet at my sweet spot and am hoping to get a little closer today. I know it will take some tweeking as I lose, but it is going to be SO worth it! Good luck!

Jack, I think that would just be adorable!! As for me, no way.

Hubby's name is Jeff Babycakes when we are talking on the phone and I am trying to be cute and playful Butt munch or asshole when he does something stupid and makes me mad Just plain Baby most of the time

Woo hoo! I just voted too! Go Brandi go!

How are things, Sylvia? My current DH also travels for his job and has also cheated, both when out of town for business and when out of town with his band. His problems? Ego and low self-esteem. We have stayed together and worked through things, but the trust is still not as absolute as it once was. This is mainly because of me. He hasn't done anything to make me doubt him in almost 2 years, but I am still hesitant. It hurt and deeply and that takes time to get better. I do love him though and I know he loves me, so to me, it is worth it to stay together and try to make it better. Now if it happened again, I wouldn't be so willing to. As for the lie detector test, I don't put much value in them. As the daughter of a former cop, I was raised knowing how the results can be schewed and was told from a young age never to take one because of that. You already know the truth in your heart. That said, I say go with your gut. I know for me, the only times in my life I have regeretted a decision I made was when I blatantly disregarded my gut and ended up hurt because of it. That's not always easy to do. Talk to your therapist one on one too. They might shed a little light on the subject as well. Good luck.

I met my hubby of 9 years online too! Good luck Chrisann. It can be hard being "out there", but you are worth SO MUCH more than what he was willing to invest in you. Keep us posted on how things are going!

Kat, you are too funny! You are the only other person I have ever known to say that. My kids think it is the funniest saying ever!

5 pounds in 2 weeks? That's GREAT!!! Congratulations! Sorry your incisions are bothering you though. Hope that gets better soon. Fill day will be here before you know it. Good luck!

I had my second fill last week and now have 7cc's in a 10 cc band. I am down a total of 35 pounds since surgery 6/18. Glad everyone is doing well!

because I slimed and PB'd and all that fun stuff for the first time last night and really don't want to do it again!!

Yeah, it is. My bad! My son had it downloaded on my computer is how I found it and really couldn't remember who it was by!

It is definitely normal to only have minimal weight loss until you find your "sweet spot". I was banded 6/18/08 and had my first fill 8/5/08. My doctor was very conservative with that first fill, only adding 1.5 cc's to the 2 he put in at surgery. I was still feeling a LOT of hunger and only lost .5 pound in the month before my 2nd fill on 9/2/08. He added 3.5 cc's then and I can now see a total change in my eating habits and weight loss. I have lost about 1 pound per day since then. Just be patient and try not to get discouraged. When you feel hungry, eat, just try to eat "good stuff" instead of reaching for a cookie or something. It may take several fills (and possibly unfills) before you reach your sweet spot and start seeing the difference. Good luck!

Crazy Bitch by Nickelback is an excellent "f-ing" song When We Make Love by Alabama To Make You Feel My Love (the Garth Brooks was version my wedding song) She's Every Woman by Garth Brooks I'll have to think on this a bit more and get back to you... :lovechoc: