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Rock on! Speaking for myself and the rest of the 'yet to be banded'...we hope to be YOU very soon!Keep it up!! Cali

From your avatar pix you dont look like her at all! Yes, she's a great actress but she is not looking good! You look very pretty to me and have almost no extra weight in your face! Maybe you should answer with , "If you're not going to say Nicole Kidman I dont want to hear it!!" I think the point is people are really rude and mainly very clueless of how their behavior/remarks are received by others! Good luck, Cali

I think there's vanity in it for all of us...but many of us just arent as honest as you are! Thanks for a great blog! Cali

I am a Lybrel-lover too! The person who said hormones is exactly right but there's something else...heparin! A little blood thinner to keep you from getting a blood clot makes all your blood thinner so a regular scheduled period can seem very heavy and an unexpected one can be unleashed!! Not a big deal but inconvenient!!! Cali

If you havent already, put mexico in the search box and see what you get in the threads. I have done that with my Doctor's name and gotten to see what people have said about him...its a very useful way to get lots of people's opinions. Good luck! Cali

I have a seminar and consultation on Thursday too...I wish they would just take me to the OR afterwards!! Can't wait to hear how it goes from you...good luck! Cali

Sorry off topic, but is anyone having trouble seeing the blogs? All I get is a blank page! Help!! Cali

Sorry off topic but is anyone else having trouble going to the blogs? All I get is a blank page! Help!! Cali

Sorry off topic, but is anyone else having problems going to the blogs? I am just getting a blank page! Help!!

I love your quote...you should put it in your signature...good luck! Cali

Dear mlat (Jigglypuff?) I am excited for you...I read your post about the privacy issue and I feel for you.I think you fam really means well bu they are the skinny clueless. I think my DH is a skinny/clueless but because he's such a great guy and he's also a psychologist I think he kind of gets it. Also I had to just say to myself and to him ,'well its been 20 years that I have been dieting etc and I have only gotten fatter...I must now admit I need help." My main concern was my DD who is only 14. I thought she might be dissappointed in me that I couldnt do it on my own but she was very happy for me, maybe she just wants a more normal sized mom! At that age they really think primarily of themselves! :welldoneclap: And I swear, there are very few big moms here in sunny California or at least it seems that way to me...maybe they have all had WLS, lipo, and plastic surgery!! LOL! I sent you a friend request so I can cheer you on! PS: I hope you know why I called you Jigglypuff or you might be mad! One friend told me she thought my avatar was a pickle...its Metapod! I'm hoping to come out of that cocoon!! Cali

This might sound crazy and I havent even been banded yet but if you read a great blog by a guy called Cingulus you'll hear how a preop grilled cheese for his son was driving him crazy because it smelled so good! The post is called something like bloodhound blues...he's a great writer! Anyway he put some Vicks vapor rub under his nose like they do on CSI when something smells bad to block it and he said it worked! Good luck, Cali

Terel, Congrats on getting started! I know what you mean about really wanting to be focused on this and I think thats what is so great about this website...its just packed with people who are as excited as you are! Good job on the ticker...it took me a few attempts to get mine to show up! Mlat, Congrats you locky soul! Getting approved and a date is such a big deal...its like you are holding your breath...I am hoping t get a clue on thursday. Now you should do your ticker, they're fun! Cali

If I was having a hysterectomy (no shame in that right?) I still wouldnt tell people. Maybe I would say I was having some minor surg. People know and ask too much about people it seems. I can't tell you how many people have asked me why I have only one child and I can hear the judgement in their voices! Dear Abby once said when someone asks you something you dont want to answer you should say. "Oh, I'm SURE you dont want me to answer something SO personal!" It really puts the shame back on them where it belongs for asking!!! But for those who are telling all , go for it I respect that too! Cali

Welcome! Our tickers are similar!! Cali

No one ever asks diabetic patients (type 2 or adult onset) why are you using insulin and inject yourself everyday when you could (95% of patients) control it with diet!!People should stay out of other peoples medical issues!! Cali

"BUt how do you cover up that you finally are loseing this weight after so long of a battle???" Dear fit, You DONT cover it up...just tell the truth...you are eating less and exercising more! That IS the truth...the rest is no one's biz!! Cali

I think I like the Mini Mays too!

Dear Navy, Your comorbidities look like the ones they call minor. The majors are hypertension and diabetes and are a lot of times required if your BMI is less than 40! If you get rejected, like me, you have two choices, gain up to the 40 BMI or self pay!We are the same size but I had Aetna...I am lucky to be able to self pay but I dont think its fair! Cali

Having a weight that starts with one...under two hundred!

I think one of the reasons I havent told anyone but immediate fam (just DH and DD) is not that anyone would tell me not to (most people who know me know I cant really be talked out of or into anything!) but that I will be the only person to fail and even get fatter! I know its stupid but once I have a real sense that this is working for me long term then I think I wouldnt have any problem telling. I am absolutely sure that I want to do this but I think you're right that fear of the naysayers is in part fear of our own inner naysayer! Mine isnt saying dont do it but just dont blow it! I have a friend who calls her own mean inner voice Stan! LOL! Shell be trying on some clothes and looking at herself and say, "Shut up, Stan!" because that inner voice must have said the outfit didnt look good! Well we all have a Stan but you're right you can use him to get stronger! Good blog! Cali

I have heard than anything carbonated can stretch you out. I feel bad for you. Good luck. Cali

Well good luck to you, you look beautiful right now! I am also a 14/16 and I know there are so many on this site who are hoping to get down to this size but I'm not very tall (5'4") and I feel like a walrus! The thing is I carry it all in the middle so I am not looking good! I will let you know as soon as I get a date and I hope you will do the same!! You look young too and its good to do this before you get health problems...I am 45 and no health issues (thats why I have to self pay!) but I know they are coming! Take care and good luck! Cali

I love your blog and always look forward to it because I am preband (no date yet) and it really helps to see how you're doing and especially the details of what you are experiencing. I have a question for you...what's the deal about the shaving? Is it just the fine hair on the abdomen or are they putting one of the trochars way down in the downtown zone?! I need to know what to shave. I have been in on a few surgeries and seen how they do it if you dont...dry cheap disposable razor...not good!I dont want to take a chance!! Thanks and keep on going you're doing great!!! Cali

I am trying to see if I pasted the ticker correctly. Cali