MJRouse84

Someone said that Speigal is an errogant ass. LOL He might come off that way but he does know what he is doing. You cannot even feel him when he gives you a fill. He doesn't have the best bedside manners so to speak but he knows his stuff. I would much rather have someone who knows what they are doing and be "socially challenged" than someone nice and not know what the hell he's doing. He's a good surgeon. He thinks he's funny and he ALWAY has that weird stuck smile on his face. I cannot help but laugh everytime I see him. Anyway, I highly recommend him. :tt2:

I agree with what you said MsTrina. I was on a liquid diet for almost a month post op. That is what the doctor required. It was hard as hell but you have to realize the band isn't going to work all alone. I didn't even eat watered down soup until week 3. I thought I was going to die lol. If you don't want people to know you've had surgery just tell them you've already eaten or your stomach just doesn't feel well so you're gonna have soup instead or maybe try and eat later. Most people don't give a second thought about why you aren't eating. At least that's what I've experienced. (Maybe no one cares about me :crying:) lol jk I hope everything works out for you. :thumbup:

I'm staying on plan today because my eating choices over the Easter holiday were HORRIBLE!!!

I am definitely going to get a tt and breast lift. I think I'll wait to have kids then get it all done so I won't have to go through the pain of the PS twice. Plus who has the money to just waste like that. I cannot wait to get PS. Have you guys seen nurseamy? OMG I can only dream about looking that good once I am done.

I am staying on plan today because I have lost 12.5 lbs since my last fill and I want to keep this up!!! Good luck everybody!! :drool:

I have lost an elephants heart + a rack of baby back ribs + a dozen Krispy Kream donuts. (47.5 lbs total) I am hoping to lose a baby giraffe when it's all over. OH MY GOODNESS!! That's huge!! :smile2:

My husband and I noticed the boob grab the first time I looked at the updated site. She looks so pissy but she's probably the nicest, happiest person in the world for all we know. :w00t:

I was just wondering if anyone in Katy or super close needs a workout partner. I have had the band going on 4.5 months and I have not even lost 45 lbs. I would really benefit from someone working out with me to help motivate me. I do not have a gym membership and due to a tight budget do not plan on getting one. However, we do have a gym at the apartments and there is always the good old outdoors. Me and my husband's schedules are very conflicting due to school and work so if there is someone out there who is willing to buddy up and give me a kick in the @$$ whenever I am slacking I will do the same for you!!:cursing:

Try putting your arm on a scale by itself and see what comes up. Lay on the floor and put your arm on the scale. I think this will work because I weighed my husbands head this way before. lol

Hey there, sorry to hear about your situation. I do not think you two are too young to be married for starters. (Someone else said that somewhere) Instead of ending it, it might not hurt to seek marriage counseling so someone else can help point out to your husband that you and yalls marriage come before anyone else. He may need someone other than you to show him his ways are not right. Verbally bashing one another will not solve anything (although it feels good at the time!!) I wish you the best of luck. Take care!

whosyadaddy-that is a-freakin-mazing!! I have been banded 4 months and I've only lost 40 lbs. You have really inspired me to get my @$$ on the ball! THANKS!! Congrats again!!!!!!

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Hey Julia- I have lost a little over 40 lbs since August. It is not a significant amount but I am happy I didn't gain weight. I would have lost about 20 more lbs had I been exercising. That is my New Years Resolution, to start working out. I was really hoping I would have been down 60-65 lbs by now but I can't expect that to happen without getting off my @$$!! You are doing awesome! Keep up the good work. Have you been to any support groups???

I've been on ortho tri cyclen lo for almost 4 years and I have experienced no problems. I wish I could get my husband to get a vacectomy but we are planning on having children at some point so until then I will have to continue with the ortho.

Justin, you asked what people eat with the band and I think it varies. Some of us are able to eat breads and some are not. Sometime you can eat certain foods while you are not well restricted but then when you get a fill you can't even touch it. It depends on your body. Some of us have tested the band to see what we are able to handle. (I have anyway) Chicken for instance, some will never be able to eat chicken again because they are unable to tolerate it and some will. My cousin cannot and I can. You said you find it hard to believe people have given up their favorite foods. I used to love pizza but I tried that one time and learned I cannot tolerate it so I have given it up for forever. You really don't have a choice once you get the band to give up certain foods unless you want to be in a lot of pain. The band is just a tool. It does take will power. Some people find the weight just falls off while others have to put extra effort forth. Oh yeah, you said you enjoyed going out with coworkers and didn't want to give that up. My husband and I go out from time to time with friends and I am still able to eat. No one even knows I have the band!! They just assume I am eating healthy. You don't have to ditch going out with coworkers. You just won't be able to eat fried chicken or pizza. GOOD LUCK!!