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I was able to get in to see my doctor the same day that I posted this message. Had a complete unfill and was scheduled to go back today for a partial fill. Unfortunately, my regular doctor is on vacation and I was scheduled to see the other doctor in the office. He did not want to do the fill today because he wanted me to see the nutrionist first (never a word of this when the appt was scheduled). Needless to say, I left with the fill and a new appt in a few weeks to see my doctor. After the unfill, I felt a millions times better and have been reunited with bread! Looking forward to getting a fill, need it because I can eat everything! Ugh. L

I haven't logged in since last November! There have been some amazing changes to the site. Glad to see familiar names are still here. Looking forward to getting reacquainted with everyone. I'm back ... searching the complications section because I think my band has slipped. I've been having a terrible time keeping anything down including Water. This has been going on for a week now and happened for about a week two months ago. I just discovered that my dr is on my new insurance, so I'm making an appointment today! I wish I wouldn't have waited so long to find out if I was covered - could have been seeing him back in January. Hoping that things are OK, but expecting to get some back news. At this point I'm down to 169 - haven't seen those numbers since 1987!!!

Best wishes to you and I am so sorry to hear you have to go through this! Please don't be too discouraged about the recovery! For me it wasn't bad at all. I have had three bikini line c-sections and have to tell you that the recovery is not bad at all. My last c-section at 36 was a breeze and I was walking around with little tenderness the first week! If I were in your shoes and knew I didn't want kids (I had my tubes tied during the last c-section), I would opt for the hysterectomy! Just think, no more periods! One would think that would be a great benefit when it comes to "suitors"! The scar itself is minimal. Granted, I wouldn't wear a bikini anyways, so it will never been seen in public! Take care and try not to worry!

Here's what I have discoverd - Taco Bell - grilled stuffed cesar chicken (eat the innards) bean burrito or pintos and cheese McDonalds - yogurt or nuggets (very slowly) Restaurants - cup of Soup or side salad (not both), shrimp or crab cocktail. I've tried getting a hamburger and just eating the patty. Did not work well for me at all (had to make a PB run in the middle of it). Went to IHOP with the family last weekend - drank coffee and picked a few pieces of scrambled eggs from the kids plates and I was done. I can't eat in the AM anyways. Take and go - Breakfast Cookies (new discovery-could only eat half of it and it even has protein!), Dole fruit cups (jelled sometimes and they have a new cream version now), cheese and crackers.

The Seattle Times ran a photo contest for Peeps creations. This one made me laugh out loud and I immediately thought of all of our biker babes and dudes! Harley Peep-idson Posse "I was going to do 'Peeps County Choppers," explains Lihudis, 11. Then he realized his toy bikes were Harleys. The bandannas were a must. He also tried tattoos. "But they wouldn't stick."

Your prize will be in the mail this weekend - just waiting for payday on Friday!!! Congrats on your awesome weightloss!!!

I refuse to give up Splenda! I'm going to hoard what I have and grab whatever I can get my hands on! It's everywhere - work, Starbucks, McDonalds. Maybe I sell some on ebay when no one can get their hands on it and I'll make millions!

April is fast approaching - so you're just going to have to get up there and enjoy the beauty (I know you know exactly what I am talking about!). (it's not a tulip, but close enough!) Safe travels home.

Isn't the doctor in Seattle?! I'm in Bothell - I could picket outside of his office. Maybe I could rally a few of the Seattle college kids to join me. They always love a good protest! I'm sorry to hear of what you have been through. For my own selfish reasons, I hope to get a chance to meet you. I know you met up with a few of the gals from the Seattle area a while ago. We'll have to plan something when you get settled! I think you are making a great move to come home to family. A change of scenery will do you good. It's almost time for the Tulip Festival!!! Best wishes for safe travel back to Seattle.

It's definitely a new feeling!!! I'm buying size 18 pants now (down from 22) and smaller shirts. I bought a few shirts at Value Village the other night and my husband made a comment that they looked too big! Could have kissed him for it! I'm at 200 now and can't wait to see the scale hit onederland in the next few days. It's great to know that the band is working for me!!!!!!

I have used Comet and a SOS pad with good results. I use the SOS pad to scrub in the Comet with a little water. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wash out with a sponge. Always leaves it pretty for me!!