Carrie_C

I have the same problem. When I exercise I lose a lot slower. It is very aggrevating!

"It's odd that anyone would go through a surgery to better their health and just decide to forget about it, and not use the tool." You would be surprised at how many people this actually happens to. I work in a doctors office and I have seen people that never go back for any follow ups. Most of them have regained all the weight, plus some. I think some just get really discouraged and don't go back.

I don't think I was mentally perpared either. I think if I would have had it done in my early 20s, I wouldn't have been successful.

Thanks. I went Monday and had some fluid taken out. I feel much better. I couldn't even keep water down over the weekend. The nurse that took the fluid out said that the doctor put way too much in.

If she is throwing up so much, something may be wrong. I think you should keep encouraging her to go to the doctor. It is not normal to be like that.

I try not to worry about what other people say or think anymore. It is my business. I am the one who has to look at myself in the mirror everyday and deal with not being able to do things I want to do because of my weight, not everyone else. So if someone doesn't like it, that is their problem, not mine.

I still haven't told that many people. I was telling some, but everyone was looking at me like I was a freak or something, so I just stopped telling. No one I work with knows and I plan to keep it that way. They are very judgemental. Very few of my family members know, but the ones that do know have been supportive.

I was worried about telling my parents too, but surprisingly, my mother was very supportive.

It depends on your hair type. If you go to Nioxin.com, click on Assess My Needs and it will ask you a few questions and then tell you what number you need. I use #5 because my hair is very course and curly and not dyed. I would suggest buying it on ebay, that is where I found it the cheapest. I would also suggest first buying a starter kit to see how you like it before you spend a lot on bigger bottles. I have used it for almost a month, and I can see a difference. I actually have little hairs growing back. I don't know if it is from the Nioxin, but I'm just glad it's coming back in.

I wouldn't weigh everyday. That will just make you crazy.

I agree, I sure don't want them walking up and down my street trying to get business!

I noticed today that mine is starting to grow back. I saw some short hairs sticking out.

November 22 will be 6 months for me. I have lost 30 pounds. All of my clothes are getting too big and I really need to buy some new ones. I have been able to get into jeans that I haven't worn in years. I love it and wouldn't go back for anything.

Thanks. It seems to be a little better today, but I still can't eat but a few bites and the pain starts. It is very aggravating because my last fill was too tight too and when they took some out, I think they took too much. That was just a few weeks ago and I am going through the same thing again.

It is very slow at times, I agree. There were even a few days where the site would not load at all. It seems to be a little better since the redesign.

I am also losing a lot of hair. I am losing very slow, so I don't think that is the reason. I had surgery in May and I just now hit the 30 pound mark. So I don't think that's what it is. I also get enough protein and take vitamins. So I am at a loss as to what is causing it. I have been using Nioxin, and it is doing no good.

I had my 4th fill on Wednesday and I am having a lot of pain and slime. I am able to keep some things down, but just with a few bites, I get pain, and A LOT of slime. It is really gross. I was too tight with my 3rd fill and had to have some removed. I couldn't keep anything down though, so that's how I knew it was too tight. I can keep things down now, but it is very painful. I have always had a lot of slime, but this is really bad. Does anyone think it is too tight? Will it get better in a few days or should I call the doctor? All the slime has me really worried.

Glad I'm not the only one not getting emails anymore.

But I agree, we need to get back to the topic at hand, or else the moderators are going to shut this down.

You're the one calling people murderers, not me.

I hit the 30 pound mark today. YES!

kat, if you go to the top, click on Quick Links and you will see the option of subscribed threads. It took me a while to figure it out. I would be lost without that link because for some reason I do not get emails when new posts have been posted to my subscribed threads.

I'll have to ask her that!!

If you know Him as well as you say you do, then you would know that He also says "Judge not, for you shall also be judged." And by the way, you have no right to tell people they aren't christians just because we support the right to choose. You have no right to tell anyone what they are or are not. Jesus teaches love. He teaches that we are to show love to EVERYONE, not just those who believe as we do. Jesus loved everyone regardless. What you have said and the way you have said it is not showing love to anyone, only hate.

My friend said today that her husband wants a threesome for christmas!