54Shirley

I'm glad for you ! Now you can go on, and continue losing weight with this Band. :party:

If your thinking were correct, as to why the Black Woman is designed the way she is, then why are so many Black Men trying to have a White Woman ? When I worked, I had a Black Man try to get me to go out with him, and cheat on my Husband. I asked what was his attraction to a White Woman ? His response was this... " The White Woman is more loyal to her man ! and I know a fine looking woman when I see one..." We did not discuss Junk in the Trunk, or super sized, or anything that pertained to what you said. I did see his White Woman come and pick him up though. She was about 350Lbs easily ,and Bleached Blonde. He took her in his arms, and kissed her like he missed her. Give me a B.S. break. As far as Oral sex.. don't choke on it, you might be sorry. Just Toot on your Flute. Better Safe then Sorry. Sex,, Positions come into play here. Have Fun, Shirley.

Trust me..... Be patient, and you will be able to flaunt it, and won't he be sorry !

I'll bet your ready to do this... Congrats, And I welcome you to the Other side, as soon as you wake up.. Shirley.

I have a Metal ring at my port site, so I know I can't go in a MRI, Not sure about the CT Scan. They found it on a Bone Density Test. Asked me to remove my Bellybutton Ring.... I don't have one ! ! ! So it's from the Band. This was News to me. Just passing this along.

Wow! it's been a few years for me, but I think they start from a small size and go up to a 5 x.

Boy... Been there and done that. It's a Drag Do you have a CATHERINE'S BOUTIQUE in your area ? I moved so I don't know how it is run now. But ! if it's the same In store almost everything is on sale, not to mention the sale racks full. From T Tops to Elegant Dresses or Slack suites. They have it. Now they are on line, but I never seem to see anything that interests me. (have not looked in a while tough.) When you sign up (for now) They will send you out coupons frequently for $35.00 to $50.00 off your purchase, then on a certain day. Take another 10% off your order.They honor as many coupons that you have that are legitimate. So when I was down state I bought all my stuff there. Lane Bryant was to out of site with the prise, and Fashion Bug,,,, well I did not like their cloths at all. That's my opinion. But if you have a CATHERINE'S, in your area,,, check it out... Shirley

I had mine done in a Center of Excellence Hospital. I had no choice, My surgeon told me surgery in the morning, stay overnight for observation. Then I had a barium swallow in the morning. When it was all done. I got the O.K. to leave. I was treated very well, checked threw out the night. The Staff was excellent, and I would never think of a place like 1800 get thin. Only a Center of Excellence is what I would recommend to anyone. So I agree with the Lady's above completely !

You have done your Homework on which surgery to have, and that's a start. But how you eat, what will really go down once you are filled vs just being Banded! That's a start. too. Continue your research on this site, and you will see the difference. It's good to be prepared, and still, I am always learning.. The lose skin issue. That depends on Genetics, you, and a lot of LUCK ! You know you will be exercising, and if the elasticity in your skin is not shot ! It will spring Back with working out. If it's gone ? There is not much you can do. Live with it, or get it removed. But keep working out. Some of these Lady s on here are Gorgeous, now that they have reached their Goal. So hang in there, this hole thing is worth it, and doable. Just follow the rules, be patient,and watch the results. One good thing, is keep staying of that scale, and just get weighed at your Dr. Office. or weigh 1 x a month. You will be delighted with the results. Welcome Aboard ! Shirley

That's Great ! All you need now is a slight stuck episode, (JUST SO YOU KNOW HOW IT FEELS) and you will have totally landed in the land of the Banded.. So congrats ! Shirley.

Warm Water helps your muscles relax, so if you do it slow,,, sometimes it will push rite threw. (That's what I do.) Or,,, it will come back up. But again stay focused, and chew, until its pulverized. Especially at a Restaurant.

Kali216 I have a Lady on ebay UN Ivytdeals. that sells Protein Products reasonably I use to buy my Muscle Milk Light from her. But she No longer has any. She tells me that the other products are also good. She has not let me down yet. So,,, I am giving a good tip to check her out. Think about it, and take a look. You might find something that you could use. pm me on what you think is to much to spend, and I might be able to give you the site I buy from. If she doesn't have much, then the add I posted the other day on a different site took off again. That means keep checking back... Her Boss works for a Health food Store, and when they decide to list this n that... It will go up. This helps keep them afloat. So it will be there. Good Luck Shopping, Shirley..

Sounds good to me !

I just went threw this about a month ago, and the mucus is thick ! I went in, and they unfilled some, not much. It's liveable, and much more comfortable. Go see your Dr...

If your out, and you get stuck ! Hang in the Women's room until it comes up. But, the idea is to be careful. So, don' order a steak !! that could be a bit tough... Order a cup of chili, or tuna salad, chicken salad. Stay Mushie, and stay safe. You want to avoid this by all means, that is what causes the Band to slip. When the Band was full with the Bread. The Saliva, Water, juice is all piling up on top of the food. So it has to go some where, and up she comes. Bread, pizza, Dough Products are kind of a no no. So stay away, or be careful, but don't be surprised that it happens again. Yes you should stay on liquids a few days so the swelling goes down. If you stay swollen, because you do what you want ! / Then get filled on top of that. It will be a long time before you can eat. So stick to Liquids, then Mushies. Shirley.

Thanks ! I'll try it !

Married 35 yr., 2 sons, and 2 Grandsons, not counting how many more might be lurking around, that I don't know about !

I have had Water feel like it's going down sideways too.. I always drink with my meals or it would be painful to try to eat.. The other morning after Breakfast, I must not have washed it all down, because when I got to the Gym,and was working out, I took a swallow of water, and the biggest BURP ! came out. That was so embarrassing.. People are telling me O it's O.K. Honey, I have 2 sons......... I'm saying NO, that's not quite what this is all about, and had to explain it. So now when I leave. I have to make sure my pipe is open. As in NEW PLUMBING !

Wow ! That is really cool ! Double Delights is what you'll both be ! That's Nice... Welcome Aboard ! Before you know it you'll be Banded, any idea if it will be this month or not ?

Congrats ! You have got to be Delighted.... That's my next goal 44lbs. till 199.... I will enjoy this time, as I watch calories, Work out 3x a week, and wait for this to Roll in. Again,,, Well Done !!

Thanks to all of you !

Yep ! A lot of times some food is left in the band, and it goes unnoticed. Now when you drink, you feel the Water getting stopped from the food in the band. Then it will go down in a little time. Hope that makes a little sense to you.

Great Year To Be BORN In ! We sound allot alike. Trust me.....

I hear that one ! Happy Birthday to you ! :party::party::party::party::party::nopity:

Old Lady !!!!! I don't think so ! Were both born the same year a month apart. Hows that for close... It's true when they say "your only a s "OLD" as you feel. I have a Band, 2 artificial knees. I stay between 800-1200 calories a day, Protein between 60-80. Also in the Gym, and Pool 3 x a week. I don't think our Generation is OLD ? Not Yet anyway. I feel to good for that. Hope you kina feel the same. Shirley.