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Hi Ben, Don't think of yourself as selfish for wanting to get yourself healthy, in shape and living a long life! Perhaps she thought you would leave her once you get your Hott N Sexxy on! Oh well her loss...just keep it moving and live your best positive healthy life!

Plenty of smiles:smile::hurray: ....You can't be Bitchy with a smile on your face!:hurray: Or can you...hmmmmm:glare:

Yummmy sounds good...have to give it a try!

LOL... Kickboxer that is too funny! I was banded Dec 8th and get the "pooters" too! I'll be glad when all that "trapped" air moves on too!:confused:

BBQ!!!:eek: If you need another taster, I'll be more than happy to help! Way to go on your weightloss!

Well, know I know why I get the gurgling sounds!

Hey Pete! You're doing wonderful! Keep up the good work! You're face looks so much smaller already!

You could also try adding shredded turkey or beef to it...for Protein.

I had my surgery on Dec 8th and had 1.7cc put in at that time. I have REALLY good restriction and at one point I thought I might need a slight unfill. Some of the swelling in my stomach must have went down as I can pretty much get down 6 to 8oz of food per serving (with the exception of breakfast...3oz)

How about flat pop if you really need it badly.

Apple Bottom Jeans and Boots wiff da furrr :thumbup:

LOL...now Melolo...you can't be hattin on da duck! LOL... I used to love that song as a kid! Quack Quack

Your surgeon is full of it! Why would he do a procedure he does'nt believe in?? He probably does'nt want to put the band back in because he knows he messed it up in the first place! I hope you go and have yourself checked out by another "obesity" surgeon (who is competent, capable and believes in his work) to make sure he did'nt do any perminent damage to you. Your insurance should pay for the replacement and removal of the band as it is not your fault (could be a faulty band or faulty placement)...call your insurance company and explain the situation and i'm sure they'll give you the right answer. good luck!

Hey Fitzie and Kerry... my surgery date is dec 8th too:hurray:

Hey China, You're doing really well! I really don't think you're going to let a little 8lbs get your way:tongue2: How have you been doing with the shakes? I think that week of liquids (pre-op) is gonna kick my a**! Anyways keep up the good work and i'll see you at the gym!

I'm getting banded the 8th of this month! Excited and nervous and looking foward to the new ME!

I definantly want in on this...I have a pair brown leather pants I want to get into by New Years Eve:w00t:! Count me *down* 25lbs!

Hi China, I eat a lot of grilled or roast chicken with a low glycemic vegitables...like spinach, greens, string Beans and plenty of salads. You can load your salads up with artichoke hearts, cucumbers, small amount of tomatoes, onions and feta cheese. Lean steaks are good too...throw em on the grill as the weather is still nice. I don't know if you can make 39lbs in such a short amount of time but if you stick with phase one ..you should get real close to your goal! The dietician at BGH gave me 2 lists for Phase 1 of South Beach and Phase 2... I can fax you the list if you don't have it. Just let me know.

I hope you did'nt continue to do business with this racist... And even tell him that this is not the image you want for your business or association. I don't know how " prominent" he is in that community but I would have caught a case that night for WHUPPIN HIS A$$ :smile2:

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Parliment: The Funkadelic Movement! :thumbup: Flashlight: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAlMi_3ls5s]YouTube - Flashlight[/ame] One Nation Under a Groove: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ2NVJljsJg&feature=related]YouTube - One Nation Under A Groove[/ame] Sir Nose: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVtoHxjBshA]YouTube - Parliament "Sir Nose D'Voidoffunk ( Pay Attention B3M)"[/ame] Time to dust off my skates :banghead:

Oh and the Dr over at Synergy does'nt like doing patients with BMIs over 48 or 50....my BMI is 69 so they are out of the question for me. ::wink2::

I just called Synergy Bariatrics to see what type of insurance they take and the billing person said they do accept Univera but you have to lose 5% total body mass. I'm also interested in BGH's program and with them you have to lose 5% as well.

Hi bugsbuni, I currently have BCBS of WNY which covers it but after this month I will no longer have it, and now I need to select another Insurance provider. Hopefully I can find one which covers the LapBand. What is Healthy NY? Thanks! :thumbup: