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Very happy for you!!!! I'm having mine done in less than 5 weeks. Getting very excited and anxious.

derbygirl.........when I checked in I was at 213. They amputated 16 pounds and when I came out I weighed 217. Now I'm not good at math, but that didn't set too well with me!! Now at Day 5 I'm down to 202.5. I still have lots of swelling so guess I will eventually get down to Onederland but I had sure hoped to see it immediately. Wish someone had warned me!

I was told by my doc that the reason people gain weight after they have surgery (even if they have something removed) is because they are pumped full of I.V. fluids. We all know how much Water weight can push you up and down in just 24 hours.

also, do you have a before picture?

I think they look wonderful. I am getting my breast augmentation in about 5 weeks. Can you tell me how many cc's they are? My doc goes by cc and not really by cup size so i'm not really sure how many cc's to ask for for the DD that I want.

Hi. I'm Becky, and I'm a BB8-holic.

LOVE BB8. I cannot stand to look at Jen's stupid face anymore. I cannot wait until she's goes up on the block. she will be gone I bet. I love BB after dark on showtime too. I am ashamed to say I tivo it. and then I fast forward to the conversations I want to hear. Don't know who I want to win yet, but I know I want Jen to lose.

I am starting my research into PS and I am sure that this has been answered in another thread. I have a hard time swallowing pills and I am concerned about taking pain pills after surgery. Did anyone have an unfill before surgery to be able to take pain pills? How long did you need to take pain pills after surgery? Like I said, I am just starting my research and I am not looking for surgery until March or April 2008 because I still need to loose another 20 lbs. and my husband might be relocating to another state by then so I have not even looked at a plastic surgeon yet. Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Valarie G.

I am not scheduled for my plastic surgery for another 6 weeks but I do know after my lap band surgery I couldn't swallow pills (as most can't) and they gave me liquid percocet for pain managment. It was just like taking Nyquil or something like that. But much, much stronger obviously. Also I was diagnosed with TMJ a couple months ago and they said taking some ibuprofen would help lessen the swelling. when I told my doc I couldn't take pills she prescribed me the liquid type of ibuprofen no problem. Just ask your plastic surgeon. I think any doc would be more than happy to give you the liquid version.

Can anyone suggest a Protein shake that is already prepared & tatsty. I need something that I can grab on the go in the morning.

Naked juice makes a protien drink that is about 2.88 a bottle. It is made all natural with all fruit no added anything else except whey Protein. It has 40 grams of protien per bottle. I buy it at Walmart. the only bad thing is, it is 500 calories a bottle.

I am all of a sudden down to about 1/4 cup of food and I might be giving myself a few bites more than I can actually have. I'm wondering what is causing this. I am not in my monthly or anything like that.

I'm having some tight issues also. I have not lost any weight in probably 5-6 weeks, but i haven't exercised or watched what I ate. I have not gained any either. It started when I pulled my groin and hurt my knee with a run so I stopped to heal up a bit and just never started again. But I have not had a fill since Feb and all of a sudden in the last few days I'm so tight I can only eat a few bites of corn or really anything and am stuffed to the gills. But I'm getting Water down no problem. Very odd, Guess have to see where this goes.

Surgery august 29, Having pre-ops done on August 23rd. That is also when my almost $11,000 is due and I'm getting very nervous and very excited at the same time.

I do the bodybugg low calorie thing. Mainly focuses on the calories you vs. the calories you burn daily. No guesswork. If you are going to gain, you know it, if you are going to lose, you know it.

I am 28. I was 27 when banded. best thing I ever did. The only regret I have is not doing it sooner.

No I haven't been completely unfilled, but I haven't had a fill in over a year. I am so tired of pbing everything I try to eat. I am supposed to see the Dr. on Thursday. I'll let ya'll know. Thanks

Just curious about how your follow-up went. Having same issues.

bodybugg is the best! I had surgery 10 months and 7 days ago and I have lost 106 lbs with the help of that. I was not doing well the first 5 months, and then the body bugg helped me with that (and also restriction) but it really does help you see the reality of what you eat vs. what you burn. IT'S WONDERFUL!!! and very eye opening.

Also, one thing I forgot to ask. Did they unfill you before surgery? Did they move your port? If so, where did they move it to?

First of all I have to say- Sugarplum you look FANTASTIC!!!! I am set to have my abdominalplasty and boob job August 29th. I have been keeping a log under "beginning of abdominalplasty/boob job. It is very slow going blog thus far but it does contain the prices that I will be paying and such for the person who asked that question earlier in the thread. I cannot wait to look as fantastic as those of you who have posted their Tummy Tuck pics so far. You all are truly an inspiration. Not to mention hotties now.

Surgery is set for August 29th at 9:30 a.m. I go in for my pre-op on August 23rd. I will be out of work for a minimum of six weeks. I will be posting before pics the day before surgery and during pics during my recovery. I am also going to see if I can get one of the nurses to take a few snap-shots during surgery. If anyone actually wants to see those. I don't even know if I do.

You might be right, but I'm sure in the mood to try.

wow, I was wondering what marjon liked to do with his man jam. Now i Know. The world makes sense now.

Just saw it on the news.

Jerry Falwell is dead????

ABORTIONS AND GAY MARRIAGES FOR EVERYONE!!!!!! Just teasing for those of you who will be offended by that. I just thought it was funny.

Does anyone know if it is harmful to tan in a tanning bed after having a band put in.

I hope not. I have had a tanning bed in my house for 3 years.

I did not read through all the posts so sorry if this is a repeat of someone elses post.

I buy my Protein mix at GNC. It has 50 grams of Protein per serving. 210 calories. and no carbs.

It is called Zero Carb Isopure. Great flavors. You can buy it at GNC store or at GNC.com.

I'm sure that varies by doctor but I was told by my surgeon to never drink ANYTHING carbonated again. Whether it has any calories or not. I tried a sip of my hubbies soda many months ago and it about killed me. the pain in my chest was awful.

String cheese is an excellent one for me. yogurt works, I know that is so diet cliche but I have more restriction with regular yogurt than I do with meat sometimes. I also like to take my fave lunch meat from the deli sliced deli thin, ( i really like roast beef, ham/fat free turkey) and put about a half a tablespoon of philly cream cheese on it and maybe a green onion and roll it into a little roll and two of those will really make me full and they are very tasty. I just make a 4-6 the night before and they are awesome just to grab and eat at a moment's notice.

I have lost 105 lbs. need to update my ticker.

Okay, May 24th I went to Reno to see my new plastic surgeon. He says he can go forward with the abdominalplasty and breast augmentation right now, but I told him I wanted to lose another 30 pounds. I am having surgery sometime in August. I'm waiting for his front desk lady to call me back with the exact date and I will let you all know when I get it. Hopefully by next week. I wanted to have Tummy Tuck, breast lift and implants, but it was hard for me to talk him into two surgeries at the same time. He will do tummy tuck, and breast augmentation first surgery, then in 3 months to a year he will do the lift. He says too many surgeries at once is not good. Anyways. He gives a 10% discount if you pay cash. Because he is doing a double procedure on me, he is giving me a 20% discount. The discount takes around $1,340 off my surgery, so both surgeries, hospital stay, anesthesia, implants themselves, garmant bands, the whole nine yards is gonna cost me $10,006. I had to pay $60 consult fee which comes off the surgery amount if he does the surgery. And when they schedule the date, you have to send in a $250.00 dollar deposit which also comes off the top price. Waiting to see what happens and I will update ya'll.