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:) :yell: :) :dizzy: :loco: :doh: :faint2: :welldone: :lovechoc: :dead :rip: I haven't used many smilies lately. I went through all of them looking for one that said "you are being an idiot" in a nice way. This is the best I could find. Take your time, (deep breath) reflect, (deep breath) if you get in an accident THATS when they steal your stuff... And in case I forgot to say it... just look at the smilies!

Thanks ladies for the posts, thanks to Tilly for the real life guidelines. This will be really useful for me. I am just worried about mornings. The only time I have restriciton is in the AM. If I get a fill, will I be "sealed" until 3 pm or is this just paranoia? Nevermind, I can do AM shakes like everyone else. I prefer 'em to breakfast anyway. Luck on your fill tomorrow Kim. Heres hoping we both give up on breads by the end of March. And thanks for letting me share your thread.

Definitely let me know how it goes! :gluck: I will schedule one soon and then we will both be back on track. If I wanted to be able to eat as much as I wanted, whenever I wanted, I would never have been banded. :doh:

I loved the walking! I paced the halls the day of surgery and took some real walks the day after. It got the gas to disperse quickly and didn't hurt. It was the sitting down and standing up that smarted. Congrats Wheetsin on the thirty-two pounds! Whoa! I was a dress gal too. Slip-on shoes are a good idea. I skipped on my loose jogging pants post op because the band was over two of my five incisions. So pack options. My favorite dress I found at HolyClothing, they do quite a bit of business on eBay. Some of the dresses are kind of creepy, but my favorite was the sleeveless. It layers well and is really soft. Lots of luck and good thoughts Dody.

Thanks Kim! Looking forward to reading LOTS of responses. Thanks for the post P'nut. Here's hoping I'm not a Turtle (not that there is anything wrong with Turtles, they are the most wonderful people on here!!) Kinda bummed that I have gained two pounds (hopefully muscle) after all the gardening and moving my treadmill into the living room. My diabolical plan ~ exposed...

ME TOO KIM!!!! I get a golfball about once a week and "restriction" about twice per week. I am following every rule with the exception of quantity consumed. Very eager to see someone reply to this. I am in the exact same boat right now so hand me an oar.

Doctor Pleatman started a thread awhile back about bands being sold on eBay. They were expired and the two highest bidders were in Bulgaria and the Dominican Republic. These bidders purchased only surgical equipment on eBay, scary. Some even appeared to be for veterinary use. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14864&highlight=pleatman I am thinking that this US doc was trying to protect his patient supply by instilling fear of going over the border for medical treatment. Still, choose a good doc with a clean record. Someone recognized by Inamed if getting an Inamed band (important if you ever want a US fill).

Sorry Kylie if I offended. I am very glad you opted for the band instead of the other surgeries. I have a problem with WLS in the young because I deeply believe that not only is anatomy still shifting and evolving, but behavior and emotions too. Most of my band issues are emotional in nature and I know that I would not have been able to "handle it" whan I was fifteen. I am glad you are progressing toward your goals and doing everyting you can to be healthy and happy. Thank you for replying to my post, I needed to hear it. My question is... how did you find it? Are you supposed to be on this thread? What do you think? Do we need a locked area, or are clear titles enough? I know fifteen isn't nearly as young as it used to be. Have you been shocked or offended by anything you've found here?

I'm a natural red. I have never heard the thing about easy recovery, but when I had my C-section, I had lots of bleeding. The nurses told me that they had known all along I'd be a bleeder because of my red hair. In fact, my tonsillectomy was more expensive because they wanted me to have an extra anesthesiologist around because of my hair color (just in case). I think people just LOVE making generalizations and since its not OK to point out religion or ethnicity anymore... Did you know Catholics are 20% more likely to be hit by lightning?

Along the same lines as the other dirty minded folks... I thought it was a liquid protein suggestion. (shaking head in shame) I do not mean to make light of your difficulties, but the thread name was just asking for hecklers. I truly hope all is fine with your band and that your problems are transitory. Lots of luck.

I have PB'd once because something a little too big went around my tongue and got swallowed. I had only had three small bites, so I am assuming the band "knew" this piece was too big. I felt instantly "full!" and began salivating, a lot. I knew something was wrong so I decided to watch the drain in my sink for awhile. Before long, I had a weak kind of gag/burp that brought up the offending tidbit, darn undercooked broccoli. It was so small and innocently gross. It went right down the drain no problem! What the heck! I was lucky from reading the other stories. Look up StrawartS post on the PB from hell for more info.

I am just another happy Kuri patient. I understand DeLarla has a Kuri-related complication. You might want to talk with her. From what I understand, his record is incredibly good. There are so many Kuri patients here! His new hospital is gorgeous (I think I may have been the first band surgery there). He only uses Inamed bands which is VERY important if you want a US fill. I haven't heard anything on Dr. Aceves, sorry.

© 287/ -0 *can someone hand me a tissue (sniff)* but I have a plan to do better ~devious grins~

I know this sounds a little creepy, but anytime a woman speaks to a man the man interprets this as flirting. You ask the time... he hears..."she wants me" So congratulations, you are probably a flirt already. As soon as you are comfortable talking with strangers, a relationship can surface. Smiles are just more sincere and less sneer. If you find a relationship before you are comfortable with social situations, chances are you have found someone who may try to take advantage... (or a really great guy who is not social either) Have fun! Oh, and Red lipstick helps too. disclaimer: the above is strictly my opinion, but I am a verified flirt from way back and ANYONE who knows and/or loves me would tell you the same. Lots of Luck at Love (or at least Lust)

I can honestly say that I never considered suicide an option for me, BUT in the months and years leading up to WLS my attachment to life has significantly lessened and I questioned my value as opposed to my life insurance policy. Let's see... Mom on the couch doing her best Jabba imitation... or... a full scholarship at the college of your choice? WLS is my way of saying to myself that I refuse to invite the diseases that will bring about my early death. I love my family too much (and myself as well for that matter).

Oh, that's right you do the houses - Ugh Ooh, take him to Lowes and tackle him in the Garden Center! Then you can get a copy of the surveillance video and watch it, whenever..

I'm so sorry Jenna! I can't think of anything real to suggest. All the things I've heard (like set the alarm, schedule a play-date, or schedule a play-date) just don't hold up or seem realistic in the real world. You've got to be able to get a little before summer!! What happens if someone calls in sick - not that I am suggesting such an irresponsible action, but aren't you sick? Sick of not getting any lovin'?

I guess I had it pretty easy. I didn't have gas pain like the other 90%. I had plenty of gas though. I wasn't much fun the day after. I was pretty uncomfortable. Just shifting around to get standing was difficult. I didn't bend over for a week. It was a little more painful than my C-section. I described the first week to my family by saying that it felt like I bought an expensive car, then crashed it. I spent all that money and only got hurt. I don't regret it because I know that the only way to get where I want to be is by working with the band. I am learning to love my band.

Thanks One Gone Dog! Will definitely check out Chebli before dishing out $300+ worth of commitment.

Want an idea? Go to Amazon and look up "menstruation". Several books come up for first timers including discussion guides for parents. We are very lucky to be raising daughters in a time when the the subject of our bodies is no longer strictly taboo. Lucky for me, I still have 6+ years to go. When I first started my period we (my mother and I) had a "Woman's Day". We went out for a nice lunch and to a movie. Consider a spa day... Even though I thought I always wanted boys, I am very glad to have a girl. Just think of all the money I am saving on hospital bills...(silly, reckless, boys!)

Ha - you got felt up by the TSA! I am sure it wasn't personal, if it was she'd have cared about your port. I was so disturbed when I had my fill because I was just sure I knew exactly where it was. From day one I believed it was directly under my port incision. It stuck out a little, bruised hideously, and I was positive I could feel it. I can still feel a port shaped piece of scar tissue, I know it isn't the port because my port is essentially on my waistline about 4 inches to the left of my navel. I saw where they stuck the needle. Weird. I suppose it is better than the sternum placement. My best friend who got banded first has a sternum port that sticks out and looks a little goofy (she has lost SO much weight).

Talk to your fill doc ASAP! some docs charge less for adjustments made within a week of your fill date. Find out before you get stuck paying full price. (Like I'm gonna...)

Congrats Diane! I am just going to wait awhile before I hop on THAT bandwagon. It sounds too good to be true ~ and things that sound to good to be true...

Hey Ryan! Welcome much and all the rest! Glad to hear you are feeling better. I hope you like the group, we are pretty sweet for the most part *winks all around*

I was kind of leaning towards "sure, why not?" But definitely discuss with your health care team. If they are insisting you wait... use the extra 8 months to plan the nursery, pick out names, save for college and do all the things that parents stress over in the last 2 months of pregnancy. Read, get excited, shop for an OB, and get yourself healthy. I was really big when I was pregnant with my daughter (now 2). I always wanted to be smaller so I could wear the cute maternity clothes and go swimming. I did teach myself to knit, and my first project took a good month. Still can't crochet... And another advantage to waiting... if you get in good with a lap band support group that is just one more baby shower!