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I think some doctors use a numbing needle first if it usually takes them one or two or ten pokes to get to the port, which is dangerous. I have also heard/red that no matter what size band you have, if you have your first fill done under flouro your chances of having proper restriction is very good.small adjustments can be made from there, but the flouro gives the doc a fighting chance at seeing how slow the liquid is passing through your band.

153 days till Christmas!!! :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat:

torrid torrid torrid. that is where i shop for all of my club wear right now.

Oh kristin you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope it all goes well for you, and that your swelling goes down!! get better. glad to hear everything is going well with the plans

Sounds like a plan Sherry! Welcome to the Wish List and I can't wait to see some of your links!

It did destroy me when I lost it. The diamond was actually one that was very important to me. It was only 1/3 of a carat, and had a flaw in it, but it was the training diamond my mom used when she studied to become a gemologist. I used to tell her that I wanted it for my wedding ring one day. I was 8. had no clue about quality. it was just cool to be able to look at a diamond through the microscope. Rob got the diamond from my mom, and had it placed into a setting. I recognized the diamond immediately. I cried for a few days when it happened. Rob's wedding band is on his chain now, because it fell off and he almost lost it. We are going to get his band (which is a wide band of white gold) melted down for my new ring, and two new bands done when we renew our vows. Rob says he might do a 3 stone ring, so that I have a stone for each of the children too. I told him it was up to him, that I wanted him to pick out something special to replace it.

Jenn28 - Welcome to the Christmas Wish List Kathy - You know you belong here! LOL Glad you are participating!!

The 10cc band holds 10cc's of Fluid. The 10cm band holds 4cc I believe. I could be wrong on the exact number. That is why it is important to specify which one is which. a 2cc fill in one band is going to give the person a totaly different feeling than 2cc in another.

Awesome!! Glad you had such a great trip! And a great time swimming!

I almost did that last night. Just wasn't thinking, was really thirsty, and took a big ole swig. I had a pain in my chest for a few minutes, then it finally went away.

shoot girl I would kill for 9 pounds LOL I have only lost 2 since surgery on the 10th. It is frustrating. But I am wearing a shirt today that did not fit when I bought it. And it looks awesome on me now. And I wore one last night like that too. Don't worry, step away from the scale, and relax some. just focus on healing and going through the food stages. Then you can focus on your weight after your first fill.

I think that because Christmas is the time that the whole family gets together, and that most of them I will not see until that time, I want to make a huge difference in my appearance for my next visit with them. I want them to see that not only I could do it, but that the band was not the huge mistake they think it is. I hope they will celebrate with me in whatever weight loss victory i have by that point, but I really hope that I get my wish for Christmas and get almost halfway to goal.

citrus can also be very upsetting to the stomach lining, and can possibly be too much for your fragile stomach right now. I have drank fluids too fast and felt like throwing up. Could be that you drank too much too quick. Remember that drinking must be done as slowly as eating, and that you need to watch for signals of your pouch being full.

UGH I LOVE cashews. Problem is if I eat a few, I have to eat the whole can/jar. LOL They are so adictive! the only time I let myself indulge in cashews and honey roasted peanuts is during the holidays. Same with fresh pecans. But cashews top the list.

I LOVE kettle corn. I am a huge fan of fresh made kettle corn. But that stuff is way to high in cals. I like the microwave kind though. its pretty yummy.

:huggie::happybday2::huggie: HAPPY BIRTHDAY :bananapartyhat: :cake: :bananapartyhat::cake: :bananapartyhat::cake: :bananapartyhat::cake: :bananapartyhat::cake: :bananapartyhat::cake::bananapartyhat: DIANECHEF!!! :bananapartyhat::banana :bananapartyhat: :banana:rose: :banana:rose: :banana:rose: :banana:rose::banana I hope you get to relax some!!! Big hugs girl!

Gollum rocks. glad i now know where the av has originated from. Still trying to find the source of Telly's av. LOL Nut, I have a solution for your weight gain. Switch to scotch! It gets the job done in a lot fewer calories Although it is not as fun to sit and sip it on that new porch.

As for big girl undies and bras that are sexy...try www.torrid.com! They have FABULOUS stuff! and bras that are built like battleships, hold you really well, and last a long time, but still look ultra hot! They even sell all their bras with cloth straps, and plastic clear straps for your tanks and strpless shirts. Speaking of strapless! they actually have strapless bras that work for us big girls!! Check them out! http://www.torrid.com/store/product.asp?LS=0&RN=773&ITEM=587503 I wear this bra and it makes me feel great all day! http://www.torrid.com/store/product.asp?LS=0&ITEM=584503 And this bra is AWESOME!!! Not only does it offer amazing support and is built like a tank, it is lightly padded so you have a smooth, solid form. no long can anyone tell that you are maybe a little cold.

:welcomeB: :welcomeB: :welcomeB: TO THE GONE FOR GOOD CLUB CindyCam!!! :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana I will get you added to the board. Congratz on being banded! Looks like you are headed in the right direction. So good to have you here on the board. You will find this group is caring, stong, and supportive!

Mousecrazy, got you added. Welcome to the christmas wish list! Nana, do you have a wish to add to the list? Either a weight or a personal wish for yourself? Everyone else I hope all is well. I actually am doing the same as Nana and starting to address and do all of my christmas cards. if I don't do it now they will get out the day after christmas. I like to try and send them out the day after Thanksgiving. That way i know they have plenty of time to get to everyone.

154 days till Christmas!!! :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat:

Down girl! DOWN! No bread! Just eat and apple, go for a walk, and move on. If you really need something, try some oatmeal. It has helped me with my bread cravings. Glad to see some folks coming back to update, even if its been a while. I will get your stats in so that we have the proper reflection!! On my weight loss front, I have lost another pound this week so far. So I am down to 316. But I have lost inches like crazy. I am wearing a shirt today that I have not been able to button since i bought it. It was on the sale rack and I knew that I would be able to wear it some day. I am so happy. I put it on and rob said I was dead sexy in it. Always what i like to hear. We went out last night to party for the first time since the surgery. I didn't get drunk cause I wanted to really go slow and take it easy. All our friends were so happy to see us. They all wanted to know about the surgery and how it went, and they wanted to see my battle wounds. LOL They think I look like a stabbing victim. hehehe I danced a little, but only light weight dancing. You know, standing holding onto someone and swishing my hips a bit. None of the jumping around techno music dancing I usually do. LOL I was determined not to work up a sweat. Oh, and last night I wore another shirt i have not been able to button since I bought it. It looked great. Couldn't button it around my boobs, but it was loose around my midsection, very flattering, and I wore a sexy bra since i knew I wouldn't be able to cover the girls very well. LOL Oh well, its a club. I was the more conservative one there. HA! I really hope everyone is having a good weekend. I am not sure what is with the scary avs...I will have to see if I missed a thread somewhere LOL Hugs to everyone!!!

I am gonna have it all done when i get to goal. tummy, arms, legs, butt, back, neck, boobs. i want the figure i had before i got fat. so help me god, I will be hot again!! LOL

yes. it is just really sensitive because the port is stitched into the muscle. it will go away. i was banded a week before you and feel 1000% better already. Don't worry about it too much. Just take your tylenol for the pain, and try not to do too much. you want to let it heal.

LOL yeah, my port area twitches. Makes me crazy. Sometimes I'll just be sitting around and it will twitch and I will have pain. Its frustrating, but there is not much you can do about it. Mine has gone away for a day or so now.