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Yes, I used it. It worked well, but I have to say, it takes about 8 weeks to really make a difference. You need to only use a tiny bit each day, to make it last all month. Also, be aware, that they keep sending it each month until you cancel. After about 16 weeks, most of my results were stable. In other words it pretty much didn't change. My suggestion, is to use it for 8 weeks, and you should start to really see some repair, but when it seems to not be helping or doing anything anymore, then quit. It is expensive. Bio-oil is another similar option, but I didn't like it as much and it seemed to cost about the same amount per month to use.

Of course you can stretch out your pouch. Adjustable, is simply a term used to mean that you get adjustments to slowly get you to the right restriction. Yes, of course it can go back the other way in the rare case that you need to get more calories because of an illness. But, this adjustable thing is purely being misused or misunderstood by people. It is for when you have a problem that you adjust to less restriction. Otherwise adjustable is just a nice way of saying, it isn't going to do much until they get it just right to have the right amount of restriction. Now it doesn't seem like such a positive does it?

I will try to find the study and post a link, but you should know that a study I once read, concluded, that you could be any race and have a better chance of getting hired then if you were fat. That may sound shocking, but it didn't surprise me one bit. For all of the protection and work we have done about being unfair and judgeing people by their looks, practically nothing has ever been done about the discrimination of fat people. Discrimation based on weight has been proven to be the most common form of discrimination, but are they a protected class? Heck no. I like to call these people antifatites.

Fluoroscope, is the only real way to see. But, it is pretty doubtful that you stretched it already. Slow down....and don't eat until your full, eat until you are not hungry. Or measure your food and stay within you portion size recommended. For most that is one cup of food.

Well, they do say that financial problems are the leading cause of divorce. I'm glad you were able to talk about it, and find a solution. It is many times hard for people to "move backwards", but I have done it many times in my life. I have actually, always been relieved and happier afterwards. This may really work for both of you.

Ok, totally, off subject, but do all of the rooms have DVD players? I was wondering about bringing dvds for my wife to watch? She is also going to dr aceves.

Are you still on pain meds? How much pain med and for how long did you need it?

55 for me that makes 128

Yes, everyone is scared of doing something that they haven't done before. Were you scared the last time you drove your car? Your odds of being killed were just as great as this surgery. The difference is, you have driven a million times.

I like to take 6oz of yogurt and add a scoop of unflavored Isopure powder. You can't even tell it is in there. I'm not sure if you are able to eat that much? It is yogurt, so it should slide right through, and it makes normal eating the rest of the day much easier.

Is if fat or just skin? Yea, I know, does it really matter? I have a lot of skin still, I'm hoping after a year or so it will retract. If it doesn't, I'm not having plastic surgery, I have seen that done, and can't stand looking at the scars and recovery. I would rather just live with some loose skin.

I can't speak from personal experience about the bypass. But, what I have learned, and what I don't like about bypass, is that it has a lot more follow up care. You are not removing the ghrelin producing part as much, even though there are studies that show it goes down for awhile. But, the biggest thing is regain. I think the regain is much more likely with bypass over sleeve. Mostly because of the stretchy nature of the stomach that is left, and I think the ghrelin returns or is left much stronger, making you want to over eat. I'm not saying that it isn't right for the right person, but for most, I don't think it is really the best surgery. I would get a sleeve, then later if I still need more help add the DS. But, I think that is rarely necessary?

This is a big part of why I chose the company I went with. And they really have been very good with the aftercare. Even if someone retires or moves, they are big enough that I won't have to start searching for a new person. They also take on other peoples patients.

LOL....it has ended yet. You will see.

LOL....it doesn't sound like you would be too upset if you moved on. Come on, as long as your being "honest", you just as well admit at your age, and something as drastic as going from fat to thin, there is no way your staying with him. Heck it may even be the real reason for the surgery. Don't get me wrong, I don't see anything wrong with that, if that is what you want.

Oh yes, at age 22, you would think that way. It is a little different when you are younger. At 22, everything was flirting and about sex. At 40, very little is about either.

It will all be just a blur one day!!!

Boy is that true for me. I ate some peach cobbler for lunch today. Can't imagine anyone with any understanding of nutrition recommending it, but it was sure tasty!!!!! And even though I knew I shouldn't eat it, I did. I guess, if I was really stupid enough to pretend it was a healthy fruit based food because it has peaches in it, then yes, I would need someone to straighten me out. But I would like to think most aren't really that messed up?? Maybe they are?

Yes, and here is some marketing stuff on the lapband. ITS Reversible....LOL....yes, when it fails and screws you up, you can have it removed. ITS ADJUSTABLE....well really just to get you to the spot the sleeve takes you to, and only to try and keep you at the spot the sleeve stays at all the time....LOL ITS Less Invasive....well yes, but your body might not think it is less invasive. I guess that is why scar tissue develops? Why do people insist on PBing marketing reasons for surgery choices of location, doctor, or type? I mean does the average person really not know what they should and shouldn't eat? I practically, have taken all of the courses in college to be qualified as a nutritionist, and it really comes down to some pretty simple rules that we all live by or don't live by and are extremely well known.

I bought some directly from www.seapointfarm.com I like the Goji Blend the most.

Well the obvious question is, how much did you lose with the band. That can sometimes be indicative of how you will do on the sleeve.

It is the sweet version of soy Beans. You can order the dry roasted stuff, and eat it like peanunts or the frozen stuff is usually in the health food freezer section. It is a great way to get Protein in.

I can eat a quarter cup of dry roasted and be full for 2 to 3 hours. I like the fresh frozen stuff as well, but I do hate how it goods cold really, really quick, when I'm eating.

Or you can just cut out the grehlin completely....LOL But it is interesting. I wish I would control my fat intake better, but I don't. I struggle to just balance my carbs and Protein, and to try and keep the protein above the carbs. I have noticed that Edammame, dry roasted, is an excellant way to do this, and you get full very easy.

I am also sorry to hear about your dad. On a positive note, the airlines, and their rotten service are what give someone like me a job. I think they will credit you eventually, if it is a major. If it is a feeder, or regional, all bets are off.