Tricia K.

You're very welcome. :grouphug:

Have you tried Fiber Choice Orange Fiber Drops? Two drops contain 8 grams of fiber. They taste like orange hard candy.

You know what, I don't see that option anymore either. Sorry!

tellymelly, you can delete them yourself. All you have to do is click on Edit at the bottom of your post and there's a delete option there.

Lucky you, Diane...you have no sagging inner thigh skin. I have it and HATE it. I exercise my inner thighs, to no avail. Ugh!

If you're not hungry, you're not hungry. I had days like that 2-3 weeks post op. If you can though, try to get a shake down so that you have some protein today.

Typically, I have only a Protein shake and something light prior to having a fill. Unless, of course, it's early in the morning, then it's just the Protein shake. My first fill didn't make much difference. It wasn't until my 3rd fill that I achieved good restriction. Good luck to you!

I'm sorry to hear you had such an ordeal but I'm happy to hear that you're and banded. Welcome to bandland!!

Breakfast: 8 oz. protein shake made with skim milk Snack: 10 oz. coffee w/ non-dairy creamer & 1 Splenda Lunch: 1/2 c. imitation crab meat w/ 1/2 tbsp. mayonnaise Snack: 8 oz. protein shake made with skim milk, 1/8 c. premium blend nuts Dinner: 1/2 serving Louis Rich Turkey Breast, 1/16 c. mashed potatoes, 1 pat butter, 1/16 c. broccoli Total Calories: 748 Total Fat: 27 grams - 33% Total Carbs: 57 grams - 29% Total Protein: 71 grams - 38%

You may wish to try the plateau busting diet found on the link below. http://www.digitalhorsewoman.com/plateaubusting.htm

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Best of luck for a speedy recovery. :grouphug:

Ouch!! My technician wants to buy one that costs $100,000. Unfortunately, in Louisiana, it has to be used in a physician's office. She wants to buy it and use it at her home, but wouldn't be able to advertise/market it without getting herself in trouble. Too bad though, because I'd still go to her. She's awesome! Even though she currently works out of a ENT/Facial Plastic Surgeon's office, she never charges the amount listed on the price sheet. Examples: Upper lip regular price -$100. She charged me $50, which includes a 2nd treatment. My friend Kristy had her bikini line and underarms done recently. Bikini line regular price - $350. She charged her $225. Underarms regular price - $200. She charged her $125. Again, all of these prices include a 2nd treatment.

Other than walking, my doctor said no exercise for 8 weeks. After that, it was a free-for-all.

Paula, Vaniqa is no where near as high as laser hair removal treatments. It doesn't make the hair go away but rather slows the growth and, if I remember correctly, lightens the hair. I chose to go the laser hair removal route for the hair on my upper lip. I used to get it waxed but wanted something permanent. My ethnicity is primarily Norwegian with a small amount of Cherokee Indian but my hair is very, very dark. The unwanted hair growth for me is (was) my upper lip, my lower abdomen and the back of my upper arms. As far as getting laser treatments, it works best on dark hair so if you have blonde lip or chin hair, you would have to dye it for the laser to recognize and zap it. It looks for pigment. I'm sorry that some of you haven't had good luck with it. I had my upper lip treated a while ago and nothing has come back. Is it possible that they're using the wrong kind of laser? They have different types for different things. My technician uses the Candela GentleLASE. There is a place around here that claims to treat unwanted hair, but uses the wrong kind of laser so people keep coming back and spending more money. Of course, this is just heresay. I hope this information is helpful. :grouphug:

I've never been obsessed with food nor have I been a grazer. However, I do get bored every now and then. When that happens, I pick up a Dean Koontz novel.

FYI - It's called Vaniqa and is VERY expensive.

Tricia K.'s Gone for Good Club Spring Challenge Score Card Points earned for Rule 1 For each day that you drink a minimum of 64oz of Water, you earn 1 point. You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect month. 4-26__1__4-27__1__4-28__1__4-29__1__4-30__0__5-01__0__5-02__1___5-03__1__Week's Total__6__ 5-04__1__5-05__1__5-06__1__5-07__1__5-08__1__5-09__1__5-10__1__Week's Total__7__ 5-11__1__5-12__1__5-13__1__5-14__1__5-15__1__5-16__1__5-17__1__Week's Total__7__ 5-18__1__5-19__1__5-20__1__5-21__1__5-22__1__5-23__1__5-24__1__Week's Total__7__ 5-25__1__5-26__1__5-27__1__5-28__1__5-29__1__5-30__1__5-31__1__Week's Total__7__ Bonus earned_____Grand Total__34__ Points earned for Rule 2 For each day that you exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes, you earn 2 points. You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect month. 4-26__2__4-27__2__4-28__2__4-29__0__4-30__0__5-01__0__5-02__2__5-03__2__Week's Total__10__ 5-04__2__5-05__2__5-06__2__5-07__2__5-08__2__5-09__2__5-10__2__Week's Total__14__ 5-11__2__5-12__2__5-13__0__5-14__2__5-15__2__5-16__2__5-17__2__Week's Total__12__ 5-18__0__5-19__2__5-20__2__5-21__2__5-22__2__5-23__2__5-24__2__Week's Total__12__ 5-25__2__5-26__2__5-27__2__5-28__2__5-29__0__5-30__0__5-31__0___Week's Total__8__ Bonus earned_____Grand Total__56___ Points earned for Rule 3 For each day that you do not eat foods that contain flour or sugar, you earn 3 points. (sugar substitutes are allowed) You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect month. 4-26__0__4-27__3__4-28__3__4-29__3__4-30__3__5-01__3__5-02__3__5-03__3__Week's Total__21__ 5-04__3__5-05__3__5-06__3__5-07__0__5-08__0__5-09__3__5-10__0__Week's Total__12__ 5-11__3__5-12__0__5-13__0___5-14__0__5-15__0__5-16__3__5-17__0__Week's Total__6__ 5-18__0__5-19__0__5-20__3__5-21__0__5-22__3__5-23__3__5-24__3__Week's Total__12__ 5-25__3__5-26__0__5-27__3__5-28__3__5-29__3__5-30__3__5-31__3__Week's Total__18__ Bonus earned_____Grand Total__69__ Points earned for Weight loss For each pound that you lose during the challenge, you earn 1 point Beginning weight 4-26: 201 Weigh-in weight 5-3: 198 Weigh-in weight 5-10: 198 Weigh-in weight 5-17: 200 Weigh-in weight 5-24: 197 Ending weight 5-31: 196 Total lost during challenge: 5 Total points earned for Rule 1: 34 Total points earned for Rule 2: 56 Total points earned for Rule 3: 69 Total points earned for weight loss: 5 Total Challenge points earned: 164

:bananadoggywow: BIG HUGE HUMONGOUS HUGS, Mary!! :Banane20:

Kim, Good luck with everything. Unfortunately, I still think your doctor is wacky. :bananadoggywow: Tricia :Banane20:

I don't have any but if you're unable to find one here, I've seen a lot of nice dresses on alight.com.

Girlfriend, you've accomplished so much and I'm very proud of you. *BIG HUGS* You should hold your head high and KNOW that you're a beautiful woman, inside and out. If any man in The OC can't see that, they're blind and dumb!!

Holy shit, that is hilarious!!!

Hee hee!! I don't dislike Kellie but I don't think she was talented enough to be in the top 12. Anyway, I had a feeling she would be going soon. Her popularity could only last so long. American had to get a grip!! LOL @ her talking until the show ended. I was saying "Woo hoo, they cut the show off before she could sing!!"

It is a shame that Viactiv doesn't have a complete multi-vitamin. They're certainly losing out on some happy customers 'cause they taste soooo good. Anyway, I'm glad that I could help. :Banane20:

All I have to say is..... thank God!!