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Judge Judy would get her too, JJ: Weren't you supposed to pick it up on the first? Other person: Yeah, but I had some things going on. JJ: Does she look like a storage company? OP: No, like I said I was intending (JJ cuts her off) JJ: Next time pick up your stuff or you just might see it at Goodwill!

Hi, yes, let her pick up the desk and be done with the whole ordeal. I know it seems like she is getting over on you, but what goes around will come around. God don't like ugly either.

Hi, I can bearly eat anything raw anymore, I love my fruits, I would not have even thought about carrots. I was surprised that I could eat a salad yesterday, hurt a little but all was well. Take it be, it did not have cucumbers, tomatoes, or anything thick. It had a few carrots, but shredded fine. It is a learning process I tell ya.

Katw, I agree, I am just all for encouragement; however, sound advice without a mean tone is good.

HI, I was too scared to eat anything that was not on the 1- 4 weeks post op because I thought I would damage myself or the band. I can not see how you can solids right after surgery when you are in so much pain. By no means am I criticizing anyone, its just dangerous not to follow the rules that are given.

Hi, interesting comments. Enjoying them.

I was banded on 4-14-08, I have lost a total of 39lbs without a fill. I thought 3cc's was a lot for a first fill, but maybe I was wrong.

I have 3cc and my first fill was yesterday. How much weight have you lost with the band. My doctor told me if I am losing weight on the band he will determine whether I need a fill or not. I guess that is what you doctor is doing, if you are losing weight nicely, he waited to fill you. again.

I had a fill too, 3cc. are you burping or do you have gas?

Hi, BrandyII, it is going to be alright. I know you had the surgery in hopes that you would lose weight the way you wanted to. The bible says "Hope deferred maketh the heart sick, but when the desire cometh it is a tree of life", that means when we do not see that which we hope for we become discouraged. Then that leads you to eating more of the things you should not eat. It is okay to say the band is not working for you, that is your personal experience with the band. When the desire cometh means that you will and you can lose the weight, and when you see that, it will give you more hope and you are going to be one thin and healthy chick. Whether it be another method or with the band. I was a sweet eater too, but I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me" You can do this! I will pray for you that God will direct you in what to do from here. Be blessed and be encouraged.

kat817, do you have a green chile soup recipe? Anyone else?

congrats, and I can relate.

Hi, I am tricare prime south region and I was approved for the band on March 20, of this year. The band is now approved as of 12-2007 and is retroactive back to February of 2007. I was banded on 4-14-08. It is a change in the policy manual, but the manual may not be updated, but I called the boss in January and she said they must still honor the change. It should have been updated universally at all tricare offices. Yes it is approved if you meet the criteria.

Hi, if you are 100lbs overweight you must have a co-morb. If you are 200% of your weight you need no co-morbs. You never know who will get your records at tricare and to send it in with nothing(co-morbs) may get you a denial. My doctor did the whole nine yards and basically guranteed me approval, I was approved in 2 1/2 days. Mine was high blood pressure and knee pain. Yes my records and file was sent in. This is in the tricare prime manual, now if you are champus, it maybe slightly different.

Hi, I believe that we are ready, more ready than we will ever be. No person should have ever been judged by the color of his skin, but by the content and character of his heart. America is learning this, I think we have grown.

Hi, been a while since I posted. I take spinning/cycling classes at the gym 4-5 times a week for one hour. I had my first fill yesterday and missed this morning's class. I feel a little gaseous. I will go Saturday and possibly to tommorrow's class. I love cycling, it challenges me and pushes me to limits that I thought I could not acheive. I had surgery on 4-14-08, I was 261, I am now 222, I lost this without a fill. I believe that prayer and cycling helped me to accomplish this amount of weight loss. I am shooting for 200lbs by way of being on the road again. Go cycling! I want to join a real cycling club now, I believe I am strong enough.

Who will you vote for Obama or MCcain? You can let us know why. Well I will start off and say Obama, GO!

God is a good God.

Hi, I had my first fill with the realize band and I am keeping water down, but I am burping. I feel big time restriction, I was given 3cc. I am hoping and praying to God it is not to tight. I will be on liquids for days, then soft foods. I think I will be okay, I heard that you can be swolllen after the first fill.

I had my first fill yesterday since my surgery on 4-14-08, I started at 261 and now weigh 222. I lost that much without a fill, almost 8 weeks post op. Okay, the fill did not hurt one bit, better than I expected; however, I am burping up gas on my liquid diet, uncomfortable gas feeling in upper stomach. I will be on liquids 2 days and soft foods 1-2 days as well. Anyone else experience the gas after a fill? When does this sensation or uncomfortable feeling go away? I am keeping liquids down and plan on following the new diet to a Tee. I am thinking of drinking some hot liquids to se if it will help. Thanks for any comments.

Hi, one addiction leads to another, if not brought under control. Let's not leave out that it is an illegal drug. There maybe worser drugs, but it is still illegal in the US. I pray none of this is done in front of children. That is my two cents.

Hi, hang in there and yes, go to the doctor. My port hurt for a while and today it is much better. Is it a tugging pull, that hurts whenever you position yourself the wrong way? I would say give it at least 6 weeks, see the doctor too. Be Encouraged in the Lord.

Hi, pre op I lost 12lbs, after banding on the 14th, 17lbs, a total of 29 pounds, no fill until May 27th.

Hi, so gum is a big no, no? Did you swallow a whole piece of gum or chewed gum?