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If I were you, I would go see your doctor. The chest pain isn't reallly something you mess around with... unless it was gas pain. I come from a family of heart attacks, in fact my mom age 54 has had two and my dad age 56 had a 7 bi-pass open heart surgery two years ago.... so take chest pain seriously. That is just my recommendation... Kammi in Everett, WA

By the way... the BEST TASTING Protein shakes are the SAFEWAY brand.... they come in chocolate and vanilla and are BY FAR better tasting than the Atkins ones... YUCK.... I actually prefer drinking the SAFEWAY ones over even other drinks in general, they are very good. Just thought I would let you know.... if you have SAFEWAY stores in your area. Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico

Dr. Kuri is phenominal as well... everyone is partial. Just wanted to through that in... he is in Tijuana at Hospital Angeles Kammi in Everett, WA

I haven't had the lap band yet, but I have had a c-section and even though I sailed through my c-section and felt fantastic in a pretty short time, my understanding is the Lap band is WAY less invasive and WAY less healing time and WAY less painful.... that's all I can offer. Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico

So, it doesn't seem that you are banded yet..... it's really hard to tell if you had low blood sugar or not as I don't know all of the circumstances... but you may have. What are the "normals" that you talk about...? and when did you take those? Remember blood sugar changes constantly. Unfortunately some of the symptoms of being high, are the same as being low... so you could have also had high blood sugar and had the same effect... it's so hard to tell, but if you care concerned, you really should go to your doctor and discuss this.... you may want to ask for a machine from your doctor if you are a borderline candidate for diabetes as well, then check your blood sugars regularly. I would say normal is below 100 for fasting, 120-140 two hours after eating.... if they were in that range, then I am not sure how long ago you checked them, I am assuming with your aunt's machine. I know a lot about diabetes as my husband and I have lived with it for many years (hoping that LAP band will decrease or take it away!). Email me separately if you want more information. Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico kamicola@yahoo.com

I haven't been banded yet, but know that eating things like Doritos and chicken (at least non-pureed) is a big NO NO. When you eat solid foods like this, even if you chew them, your body is digesting them and muscles in your stomach are moving lots and this could jeopardize the healing of your stiches and things like slippage and other issues could come about. I send hopes of the band being successful for you, if you are pushing it now, it seems as if you may try to cheat the band and that definately won't make you successful... I hope you make a comittment to eating healthy and working with the band so you can achieve the effects that you want to witht the band. Good luck to you my friend. Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico

Yeah for The Secret... thanks for this link ... I have been there many times, but can't seem to stress to people how life changing the whole thing is.... it has helped transform me (I have a long way to go) into a much better person and much happier, regardless of the weight... now getting the weight off is purely a health issue, not a physical thing. I hope more begin to learn and live The Secret. Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico

Yeah.... all of our lives are about to change! With all of this excitement, May will be a truly spectacular month in the Universe! I can't wait! ASK, BELIEVE, RECEIVE Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico

Good philosophy... the universe is always working with our thoughts and requests... if we feed ourselves negative vibes, the universe gives us that... if we always turn negative situations positive, the universe gives us that! ASK, BELIEVE, RECEIVE. Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico

Oh ps... it is only $7,500 there with a fill center near our home. Up here in WA state we were getting prices from $12,000 to $24,000 for this surgery. Kammi in Everett, WA

Why won't you go to Mexico? My mom, dad, husband and myself are going to Mexico... we have heard nothing but absolutely fantastic stories about our surgeon and the experience in Mexico... the medical facility is by far outstanding and superior to most facilities in the US... less infection rate..... state of the art facility..... the surgeon there has done a very large number of surgeries and his slippage percentage is far lower than most US doctors..... just curious why you won't consider Mexico? Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded 5/27/08

I am a teacher in WA State and two weight loss surgery centers told me that teacher's insurance (all of the options) either exlude it or you have a nearly impossible time getting it approved through denial and appeal process. So... since my husband and I are teachers and need to get the surgery done and my parents are also getting it done (and their insurance - Pacific Care) doesn't cover it either.... we decided to check our Mexico... the surgery up here is on average $18,000 and it is only $7,500 down there... so we found an excellent and highly recommended surgeon in Tijuana and are so happy to all be getting banded at the end of May.... just a thought for any of you who can't affort it up here and need to get it done and your insurance doesn't cover it. Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico

Cosmos, I am sorry this all happened to you. Kammi in Everett, WA

We have a support group in Everett for Dr. Kuri patients twice a month, but let me know when you are coming down sometime and maybe we can meet. No matter where you get the support, it's so nice to have!

I was going to be banded at the WLSC in Everett as that is where I live, went to a seminar there, but too expensive so we are going to Dr. Kuri for a third of the price and more experience with banding.... do you live in the area if you are going to the WLSC Marine? Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico

Sydney, I am scheduled for the 27th as well with my husband... it's the day before my birthday, I am totally with ya on the birthday cake thing! Where are you getting banded? Where are you from? Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded by Dr. Kuri - Mexico

Erica... where are you from, I am in Everett. Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico

Welcome to all of the May Bandsters.... !!!! It is truly great to hear about all of the people who will embark on this journey along with me! I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I don't even know what it will be like to be able to buy clothing in a regular store... I haven't done that in YEARS! I am at 335 now and hope to get to at least 225 in a year or so. I want to have another child and being almost 37, I better hurry, so you better believe I am going to work as hard as I can to get my weight down so I can get going on that baby! Kammi in Everett,WA soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico 335 Current 52 Current BMI

My fill center.... Fill Management NW fully recommends Dr. Kuri... No matter what anyone's story is, I am comfortable with my decision. Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded - 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico

I haven't heard of any in Seattle, we have a group in Everett... it is primarily for Dr. Kuri patients, so not sure if you can make it that far, but you are welcome if you want to come.... it's the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month and it is open to the banded as well as those who might be interested in LAP band and need some info or questions answered. Email me if interested. Kammi in Everett, WA kamicola@yahoo.com soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico

She turned 5 in November... but we have been discussing this for about 3 months with her since we made our decision.... we have talked to her about deep issues since she was born..... literally, she has a spirit that requires us to do that with her. Hard to explain... Kammi

Was the band erosion related to your pneumonia?

Bell Plantation - PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter - Home This is a link to a company that sells powdered Peanut Butter... I was on a thread about it and will order some... I heard it is fabulous! Half the fat and calories.... and you mix up what you use as you go.... just thought that I would pass this on since you were mentioning peanut butter. PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter Nutritional Values Serving size = 2 tablespoons (12 grams) Servings Per Container: 16 Calories 54.138 Fat Calories 25.44 Total Fat 2.84g Saturated Fat 0.55g Cholesterol 0g Sodium 94.4mg Carbs 3.7g Dietary Fiber 0.3g Sugars 1g Protein 4.3g Kammi in Everett, WA soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico

bandfan1.... I hyperventilated when they put the IV in me when they induced my labor... I ended up not needing it as I had a C-section.... damn them! So that is really the only part that I am freaking out about and I too may be hyperventilating until they put me under! Kammi in Everett, WA 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico

My band date of 5/27/08 is the day before my birthday.... first time in my life I haven't eaten cake on my birthday.... I am getting over it though! Kammi in Everett, Wa soon to be banded 5/27/08 Dr. Kuri - Mexico