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I clicked on that link and now I'm at a loss for words. I love my band.

Heather, as with anything medical, you should get in the habit of calling your doc's office with anything you think might be a problem. Better safe than sorry, especially this early in the healing process.

Hey, you might want to let your doc's office know you are dry heaving / nauseaous. At this stage, it's extremely important to let the sutures in your band heal up. Most bandsters (that I personally know) are prescribed anti-nausea meds to prevent this sort of thing. At this stage, better safe than sorry.

No tea?!? You, ma'am, are now required to turn in your southern papers and move north of the Mason-Dixon line.

Those weren't commas...they were fallen apostrophes.

Thanks, it's, nice, to, feel, comfortable, around, people.

Leslie, that made me laugh...

I totally misuse apostrophes all the time. I remain the unapologetic stoic regarding my use of apostrophes.

Froggi, you know I loves ya, man....but I have to take a slightly different route. The "lung capacity" test that you take by blowing into a tube doesn't tell that much about your lung function. It's actually one of those tests that reveals more when somebody does horrible on them. I guess what I'm trying to say is that just because you did good on that particular test doesn't exactly clear you of all pulmonary problems. Could this be just another money grab? Sure, it might be. But when a lung specialist ends up ordering more tests than the bariatric nurse expects, he may be seeing something that gives him pause. At the very least, he may just want to be absolutely certain that everything will go smoothly on surgery day. If you really really suspect that the pulmonologist may be ordering unnecessary test, tell your bariatric doc that there's no way you can afford to pay for all these diagnostic tests, and is there any other way to get your surgery done. Maybe it'll work, maybe not.... Either way, you know I'm on your side here.

So, I'm looking at those jowls, and boy do those look familiar. I take it the mastiff is a "wet-mouth" like my Newf is?

It's all good. Been steadily (but slowly) losing the belly. You'll be there too very soon, it sounds like!

I think maybe I've been insulted? Mods, SNT is attacking the person!!!

Awww, I was just pulling your leg a little. There is a big demand for square bales. Bow hunters and archers in general LOVE having them around. And...I think every teenage boy needs to spend one hot ass summer day loading square bales (tends to make a college education look better...at least it did for me).

WTF?!? Seriously 99%?

Hi Amber, that's exciting news. Welcome!

Hey there wanna be! I can't answer your question personally, but I'm sure there are a lot of people here that can. I just wanted to pop in and say welcome!

Watcher, awesome news! I've been wondering where you been, man! Long time no post!!

Ok, let's settle the linguistics battle with shots of Vegemite! Last person standing wins!!

Biggest. Family. Guy. fan. ever.

That is a big ol' boy!! What a beautiful dog.

Kat and Lulac - what kind of antiquated farms are y'all running with loading those square bales?!? C'mon ladies...The round bales load much easier with the tractor, LOL Kat - excellent point about the exercise, and one which I think a lot of people miss...Exercise doesn't always mean doing activity X for Y minutes Z times a week. Just get moving doing anything at first. Ceradad - you're leaving me in the dust, dude!! Awesome loss...

So cool! Post a pic of him!!

Hi Miss. The pre-op diet varies a lot from doctor to doctor. Some have very strict diets, while other docs have very lax diets, so it's kind of hard to answer your question with a bunch of specifics. I can tell you (solely based on my experience) that the higher protein shakes made me feel full for longer. Another tip from me to you. Give up the carbonated drinks now. A lot of bandsters have trouble handling the carbonation, and if you're addicted (like I was to fountain Diet Cokes) the quicker you get 'em behind you the better. Good luck, Miss!!

Hi Maranda. I haven't really had any problems with cellulite or loose skin (yet.....or maybe because I'm a dude). As far as the "new me"...my wife and friends tell me I'm starting to look like I did in college, so nothing too drastic there.

Hi Jeri. Welcome and come on in! Approval varies from area to area and with different insurances, so I can't even speculate on your approval. I do wish you good luck on your journey, though.