Mimilou2004

Good job!!!! Enjoy yourself and your new wardrobe. Mimi

YAY, Pickles!!!!!! Mimi

WOW, BB, that is a whole lot of $$. Why don't you contact Dr Schulman and see what his rates are. Mimi

Many of us have been under the impression active duty ppl can't be banded, but you are. Did you get any flack from your superiors? Mimi

Yippee, glad everything is fine. Mimi

OK, it is noon on Wednesday, fill us in on what is going on....I am hoping for the best for you. Mimi

By all means keep your appointment. I'll bet they will understand. Best wishes, Mimi

A reason to pick the band is that you will have no malabsorption syndrome from having your insides changed around. Another is that the LB loss is slower and gives you time to develop new eating habits. Head hunger is an issue either way and is something you will struggle with, perhaps forever. Good luck making your decision. Mimi

Jennifur, if smart lipo works I say go for it....we have all come to far to get trapped in the old skin suit. Thanks, Suzie, I will def keep you all informed. I don't know how to take my own pictures but will take my camera with me to the PS and see if they will take them for me. Mimi

Suzi, it is amazing the things that tickle us!!! I just cooked a healthy and delicious lunch/dinner and am pumped....I have never cooked lamb chops before and they were delicious. I say they because I ate 2, can you tell I need a fill, LOL??? I went to the PS this morning and firmed up dates for arms, boob lift, and TT. He is going to do the arms and breast lift together and that way, If I am unhappy with the results I can get implants when I get my TT 2 months later. I hate to say I am excited to get cut on, but I am!!! Mimi

There are several Tricare Threads including one with Tricare standards. I was 5'0 and 211 and had arthritis and hypertension and qualified. You are going to be close if you don't quite make it. Good luck. Mimi

Barbee, I mentioned this on another thread, but has anyone ever told you to take your iron with vit C? Either pill, juice, or fruit? It REALLY helps it get absorbed. Mimi

Mini, I am so happy it is a hematoma and not a seroma, yippee!!! Loved your picture and I don't think you have to worry about dog ears the way he dipped down the ends. Mimi

Potatie, I called around to healthcare rental places to find an electric recliner to rent and got lucky with my first call. It is less that $200 for a month and almost that for a week. I am so short , when I DID have a recliner I couldn't really use it because I couldn't reach the levers! The one I am going to rent has a type of ejection seat, so that thrills me, but hope I don't need a parachute, LOL!!! Mimi

Sometimes ppl are not told to take their iron with vitamin C. It is absorbed better. Maybe this hint will help you? Best wishes. Mimi

I would like to join, also, as I feel thread homeless, LOL!!!! I have enjoyed everyones's posts. I was extremely bummed about Patrick Swayze's passing. Very sad. Mimi

Carriejess all I can say is WOW and congratulations!!!! Mimi

Congratulations and best wishes. Mimi

Congratulations, Catherine, you are awesome and a great role model. I loved your NSVs. Mimi

Mini, I hope you are not suffering, it looks painful. Thank you for posting the pictures. Mimi

Good idea to call, and good luck getting through to a real person. Mimi

Mini, I am with you on the no thongs, LOL, I can't even stand an accidental wedgie!!!! I hope your oma gets better really soon. Mimi

I think Dr Antonetti is booked way farther away than that, but you can hope for a cancellation. It took me 6 weeks after insurance approval to get a surgery date. Mimi

Yes, I remember those feelings, too, and it is a good motivator to stick to the program. It is good to chat with you. Mimi

It sounds like highway robbery to me. I have heard of these program fees before and think that amount of money is crap. There are other fine surgeons out there who charge nothing extra or just a few hundred. Please keep your options open and check out a few more places. Mimi