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No they don't generally hurt. (I'm a bad person to ask.....due to some issues I had with fills but I'm not the norm). How: put saline in needle; put needle in port; plunge needle to put saline in band; pull out needle. All done. Quick and painless. (in 99% of cases...even the "odd" cases don't actually hurt; just take longer to hit the port).

I completely agree with that sentiment Loriely!!! Cloe....hope today's fill went okay and will be the trick!

to Neenagh....my thread....so I can talk about them milkshakes if I wanna!!!! :rolleyes Okay you worry warts.....I have scheduled an appt for next Mon for a slight de-fill; apparently it isn't normal to vomit every night!!! (LOL)....(I knew that!). I'd get it sooner but because I want Dr. Y. to do it (vice the fill nurse) I need to wait until his office hrs next Monday. My last fill consisted of .5 ccs, so I believe I'll have .25 taken out!

Yasmina...TLBC will generally schedule your first fill the day of your surgery....for 6 weeks later....so just try and have them make it for that day.

I'm so excited for you Yasmina, Don't forget a li' pillow for travellin'. I also brought a lil' children's "sippy" cup with me (a plastic jobby)....it helped me ensure I only took small sips. It came in handy on the 2 hr drive home the next day. Wear slip on shoes, as you may have probs bending over to tie up shoes/boots. YAY YOU!!! Your time is almost here. Don't worry about Carmen; he'll come around....he is likely just worried that something will go wrong on the table....he does't want to lose you. In a way that is a good sign.....he is just masking that fear with other reasons....ya know? Best of luck to ya!

Oh Lila....you have no idea of how much I WISH that was me on the beach yesterday!

Now....milkshakes....omigawd.....Mr Yoda and I went out for lunch today and I ordered a milkshake and chili......I had a craving for a nice thick old fashioned chocolate milkshake and they did not disappoint. I figured I would treat myself..................mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm it was soooooooooooooo damn good!!! Mind you, I didn't eat any chili!!!!! Guess what I'm havin' for supper tomorrow night?!! LOL. Hey, milkshake is a meal in my book!

I actually love that haircut! Always have.

ohhhh, he is a reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeal cutie alright (nothin' like what his ol' man used to look like!). Lets just say I wouldn't kick him outta my bed for gettin' crumbs in it!!!

Hmmmm, I gotta try salad more....I have a few nibbles here and there of Mr Yoda's (ie. a crouton!) but to be honest I'm a lil' fearful of trying the salad......I gotta get over that!

aaaaah, the "what if" game....Cloe...you just summed up the story of my life!!

Glad things are getting resolved wrt the repairs Louise....that IS good news!!! I know it must be frustrating to have this going on both at home and work....hang tight!

I second what Mandi said.....I guess I'm still adjusting. I can really relate to the "sad" thing....but I know (hope) that will pass with time. It still frustrates me. Mind you it may be more paramount in my head right now because I think I'm too tight.....(see Neenagh???? I can admit it!) LOL

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Theos!!! :hungry: :hungry: Hope you enjoyed it Cloe!

You look GREAT Neenagh!

Yasmina, I think it is okay if you lick the tomato sauce off the dog's snout!!!! (hyuck hyuck!)

fancy schmancy!

Guffaw: big hearty laugh

Hmmm, I'll have to try that one; I'm sure it can be done!!!

I would definitely have .5 or 1 cc taken out. As for the 3rd fill .....you talk as if it is a "done deal" that you will have 3 (or more) fills....not sure why they booked you for a 3rd...your hubby is right...there is no need to go back for a fill unless you "need" one. You don't automatically go back for it....only if the need is there! It completely varies for everyone...some will not have a fill ever, others will have 1, others 2, others 3 or others more....it will be completely different for everyone.

Yasmina.....I hear ya. As bandiva suggested, I would do the soup thing or the salad thing that you mentioned and just say that with the cold your stomach is also acting up. You can mention to her that you were "sick" earlier in the day (ie. vomited) and so you are just trying to be careful and not upset your tummy.

Have a great time Bandiva!!! We will want to hear all about it when you get back. Plse don't forget to get up on the plane several times and walk around and do leg exercises while u are sitting!

Feb Goal: 1. Try to stop being so hard on myself 2. Get to 200 lbs (I'd like to say ONEderland but Feb is a short month!!! So I'll be happy with the scale saying 200 lbs!).

Angel Bear.....down meds....THE best NSV!! Way to go!!! You are doing AWESOME!!! Keep it up!

OMIGAWD....I just noticed your ticker....WHEN did that happen? Did I miss it? BIG HUGE Congrats are in order!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Well Done!!!!! I hope to be there wit ya soon!