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Some people say not enough fat in the diet or not enough protein. I think it is just something that happens 3-5 months after surgery. Happened to me 4 months out. Subsided after a couple of months. Came back in thicker than b/4 (seems like it anyway). I, too, took Biotin and Vit E but to no avail. I faithfully ingested enough fats and at least 75gr of protein/daily. Try not to worry about it. My doc says he has never had a patient that needed a wig!

Thanks, Beth. Both DS's KNOW there are soooo many grateful Americans. (Sorry...a little hijacking) On the State of CA and what the bill for all of this will be...hoping MJ's estate is footing the bill. But am pretty sure CA will be putting out some funds for crowd control, etc. If I have this right, LAPD is flying his sorry ass to the service in a helicopter.

When oldest DS was in Iraq a MPLS newspaper was allowed to do ride-alongs with the promise of no leaks (this unit escorted dignitaries to and from airport from Green Zone). Only took two weeks b/4 there was a leak. Entire unit were on the verge of different mission because of this leak. To think, just for a good story and putting our guys at risk because of it.

Makes ya want to cry, doesn't it??????? Shows you just how out of whack our society is. Bowing down to entertainers and having no clue to what is going on in the real world. Neither of my sons (both in service and have experienced Iraq) have respect for the media and the way things are portrayed. I am also wondering, Gouchester, what the money spent on this memorial would have done for a charity. Childhood Sexual Abuse Foundation maybe?

OK...this entire memorial thing really is a circus. Just heard on the news that the Ringling (sp?) Bros. Circus is waiting in the wings to get into the arena immediately after MJ's service. How appropriate is that?

LOL, Beth...13? Their unlucky #

Similar experience was had by suicide bomber/terrorists when they blew themselves up, looked around and their 13 virgins were not sitting their waiting for them.

Snort....

Happy Day! #1: In hope that all this media "adoration" of MJ will be put to rest. #2: In hope that, if there is a hell, MJ is there looking around all pissed because there's no one under the age of 18.

Salty: soynuts, beef jerky, 100 cal popcorn Chocolate: Viativ chews, Pure Protien bars (cut up and just a bite/save for later) Sweet: SF jello with FF cool whip

You know what, Hon....if we took a poll on LBT only, I bet we would find waaaaaaaaay more sexually abused ppl than we ever thought could be congregated on one site. It's a well known fact that a lot of eating disorders are attributed to sexual abuse. So sorry for you and all who have been preyed upon by sick minded pediphiles (sp?). I see your anger and I can match that. I understand completely where you are coming from. Give me a hollar if you ever need help. I carry a big stick!

I find the peach tea to have a really pleasant taste. Also, they come in handy when you order that second water....most pple don't bug you for not drinking....looks like a drink.

I carry the Crystal Lite individual serving packets in my purse. I order Grey Goose vodka and water. I make sure to order a tall. Since being banded I am VERY careful not to overdo. Alcohol affects me soooooooooo much more than b/4. I try to order a side glass of water when I order a drink and also skip that second and third round that everyone else is ordering. Like Alexandra said...alcohol can make you very hungry. I have come home from a date with DH and feel that I am starving. I find that eating cottage cheese b/4 my one drink helps with that feeling. Not sure why. Have fun....be safe!

James Brown was MJ's "idol".

Ok..farm girl here. Had to turn my radio on to hear the farm market report. Caught the news..MJ's body is going to be in a 2 mile procession to Neverland and be laid for public reviewal sometime next week. WTH...something is tragically wrong with this picture. Not only has his death gotten waaaaaaaaaaaay too much air time but you can bet there will be memorial services, etc. that could match any U.S. President's or the pope

Most of my peace came from face to face confrontation with the rat-ass bastard and taking ALL $$$$$$$$$$ from my mother's sympathy cards, matching those funds and donating to sexual abuse advocacy foundation in the county I grew up in. (Mother supported abuser).

Awwww...sorry, rodriuezequal, for what you had to endure. I had many sleepless nights, horrible nightmares,etc....but decided that he had taken enough from me. Went to a therapist for the help I needed to deal with it. It will always be there but I now have peace. Hope you can experience that some day soon. Don't mean to highjack this thread and veer to a different subject....sorry....just kinda touches on how childhood abuse can affect a person. And, as said b/4, may he rot in hell.

Well said...nothing bugs me more than a child abuser, murder, etc. sitting in prison and boo-hooing and using the excuse that he is in there because he was abused as a child. Now, I do have sympathy for him that he was abused as a child but it should NEVER be used as an excuse for devious acts. I can honestly say that when my family member abuser (ten years worth) happens to go to his grave some day, I will shed no tears.

Yep...you can bet there was $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ involved with the aquisition of these children. I thought it was put out there a couple of days ago that the two older children are NOT biologically his and that the younger one was adopted. I am laying in wait for the abused to come out of the woodwork to confirm what we already know. Not sure how that works with the "under the table" settlement if they are ever allowed to go public with it?????

Yep, Beth....sold myself short on that one. Just putting another stack of DVD's in the Bose....."running to make sure no MJ's included" (like have any on hand)

Gloucester....bet there are many, many, many more ppl out there that feel "zactly" the way I do. I am sooooooooooo dog-assed tired of the media coverage of this sick man. No tv or radio to be turned on in my home for the next few days. Cannot sit here and listen to one more idiot idolizing MJ.:tongue2:

How'd I miss this thread that last couple of days? Thanks to OP for starting. I would have NEVER left my two sons alone with freaky guy for any amount of time whether they were 2 yrs old or 17. If, in fact, he did molest children (pretty clear he did just by his statements alone to the media) I am hoping he rots in hell (this is a case where you HOPE there is a hell). I just don't get this "glorifying the dead" syndrome. My first reaction when I heard the news of his death was "Hmmm...happy to say he'll go to hell". The continuous media coverage of this mentally ill person is just sick. What the hell kind of message does that send? Nope....just can't pull up any respect for this dead, freaky, child abusing person. Yep, MJ WAS an entertainer IMO until he ruined it for himself. And to think he could restart his career? It would be like reviving the nose on his face!

My doc used to say to not drink anything 30 minutes b/4 meals and 1 hour after. He now states that a bandster should drink right up to the meal and wait 1 hour after. He states a person is less likely to break that 1 hour after rule if they drink right up to their meal. I know it can be difficult to stick to this rule but believe that it's self-defeting to drink while eating due to the fact that food washes through. Just give a good try for a couple of weeks and try to break this habit. Set a timer to see if it helps, find things to do to take your mind off of that hour wait, etc.

I belonged to that club about a year ago!!!! Now I am just involved in a few threads where we are a close knit community and visit on a daily basis. Not to worry.....you will be so busy with your new life a few month down the road and have absorbed so much knowledge from this site that you will slowly move on. Good luck to you on your journey!

I stay away from all processed and "white" carbs. I do not like a totally restricted protien diet and incorporate some carbs into my daily intake. I snack on high fiber/high protien cereals, oatmeal with raisins, fruit and veggies. If I feel like having a potato it is usually roasted yams.