Olive

Hi, I recently tried the FillCenter location in Mt. Laurel, NJ. It was a really good experience. The doctor was named Dr. Lee. I was initially apprehensive because of some of the things I read about people's experiences with FillCenterUSA. However, I think it must really be case by case. I will definitely use this guy again if I need another adjustment. Hope this helps. Olive

Hi, Just wanted to post a little update. When I got my last fill (3.1cc) I was scared that it may be too much, but actually I think it was perfect. The first 4 weeks I felt perfect restriction and I lost 2 pounds a week. I did have 3 PBs during that time (mostly the first 2 weeks- learning!). Then in the fifth week I noticed it was a little looser. It is still helping a lot as I have continued to lose @2 pounds a week (total 15.4 in 7 weeks). No PBs in the last 3 weeks. I am not going to be able to get another fill until April because my work schedule is so hectic, so hopefully this one will keep on keepin on. Olive

My first fill was 1.6cc, 2 months after surgery. Last Friday (Nov 17) I got my second fill - 3.1cc! I was a little worried and I have pb'd once, but I think it is under control now. I have to eat really slow, but am able to most solids (not tortilla, as expected it caused the pb!) So, I am crossing my fingers. Olive

Hi, I know this may be frowned upon, but... I have bought phentermine over the internet a couple of times. You may consider this option. I mean, who could live on a liquid diet for more than a couple of weeks. Anyway, usually you fill out a questionnaire and a doctor approves you in a day or so. The ones that I used to get were the time released blue capsule(30mg, i think). And they definitely work for the short term. I think it probably cost @ $50 for one month. Olive

Hi All! I am in Monterrey and got my first fill today. It was a little scary. I ended up with 1.6cc/4.0cc. It was pretty cool seeing the barium flow through the stomach. I am staying the night here so hopefully if there are any problems with an under/over fill they can be fixed tomorrow! Wish me luck. I hope everyone is doing well. Olive

6/15/06- 228.6 7/06/06- 213 7/31/06- 201.4 8/10/06- 199.2 8/22/06- 198.6 (30) 8/23/06- 196.4 8/24/06- 195.2 8/27/06- 195.8 9/1/06 - Fill (1.7cc) 9/11/06- 195.6 11/4/06 - 190 11/17/06 - 189.6 (40) date of fill (3.1cc) 11/25/06 - 187.4 11/27/06 - 186 12/2/06 - 185.6 12/5/06 - 183.4 12/8/06 - 185 12/14/06 - 182.4 12/20/06 - 179.8! 12/21/06 - 178.6 (50) 1/3/07 - 176.2 1/5/07- 174.2 1/12/07- 172.4 2/16/07 - 168.2 (60) 2/20/07 - 167.2 3/15/07-163.6(65) 3/22/07- 162 6/1/07 - 159 10-15-07 - 173.4 Fill(3.1-3.2) said only 3.0 in before 11-11-07 - 180.6 11-14-07 - 176 1-6-09 - 185.2 1-19-09 - 179.2 4-6-09 - 173.2 8-8-09 - 171.4 10-21-09 - 155 (70) 12-29-09 - 146 (80)

6/15/06- 228.6 7/06/06- 213 7/31/06- 201.4 8/10/06- 199.2 8/22/06- 198.6 (30) 8/23/06- 196.4 8/24/06- 195.2 8/27/06- 195.8 9/1/06 - Fill (1.7cc) 9/11/06- 195.6 11/4/06 - 190 11/17/06 - 189.6 (40) date of fill (3.1cc) 11/25/06 - 187.4 11/27/06 - 186 12/2/06 - 185.6 12/5/06 - 183.4 12/8/06 - 185 12/14/06 - 182.4 12/20/06 - 179.8! 12/21/06 - 178.6 (50) 1/3/07 - 176.2 1/5/07- 174.2 1/12/07- 172.4 2/16/07 - 168.2 (60) 2/20/07 - 167.2 3/15/07-163.6(65) 3/22/07- 162 6/1/07 - 159 10-15-07 - 173.4 Fill(3.1-3.2) said only 3.0 in before 11-11-07 - 180.6 11-14-07 - 176 1-6-09 - 185.2 1-19-09 - 179.2 4-6-09 - 173.2 8-8-09 - 171.4 10-21-09 - 155 (70) 12-29-09 - 146 (80)

Hi, Can anyone comment on their experience with these two companies? I just started a new job and have a choice. I wonder which would pay for fills or revisions in case of a complication. Thanks for any input! Olive

Telly, You look beautiful...short hair makes only highlights your perfect features! Olive

Hey Andy Liz, You should have no problems getting things near the hotel. There is a strip mall just behind the hotel. They have a pretty nice grocery store where you could pick up any essentials. It is unfortunate that you are flying after this scare! That just adds more stress, but don't worry about the surgery...it will be over before you know it! Good luck.

Olivia & Leona- thank you guys for the support.

Hello!!! I have to tell someone! I am 199.2 as of this morning! I did a happy dance in the bathroom after I weighed in. That was my first goal- to get under 200. Of course I am 2 weeks later than my master plan, but, hey- it sure looks pretty when there is a one in the front! Yay! Olive

Wow. Great job! And in just over a year. You are my inspiration. Olive

These grandparents are out of line. Here was my experience: In junior and high school I weighed in the 120s (5'3). I of course thought that I was fat. I can still remember to this day a time that my grandmother called me "pleasantly plump." Seriously. I wanted to cry. Looking back, there was no plumpness anywhere. I ran cross-country for goodness sake. Of course this woman tormented my mother while she was growing up and my mother never wanted me to feel bad about myself...My mom always told me I was perfect and beautiful. But you know what? I did not believe her. I figured she had to say that stuff...and that my grandmother was telling the truth! My doctor even suggested that I gain 10 pounds (call me paranoid, but..) I thought she was crazy and that my mother had put her up to it! So, looking back as an adult, I can realize that my grandmother was just projecting her own poor self image onto me. We do have very similar body types. Short, curvy. And I did wish I looked more like my mom...she is 5'9 and kinda lanky. Of course, knowing that does not really fix my image of myself. But I just wanted to say that one comment can truly affect your self image. I think you should consider shielding your daughter from these types of people. Just because they are related to you does not mean that they are not toxic. Best wishes, Olive

OOh, this is my favorite, and I actually quite enjoy it! OPTIMUM NUTRITION 100% Whey Protein Double Rich Chocolate 2lbs (makes 31 shakes) from www.allstarhealth.com. I think with shipping it cost about $16-17. And I think it arrived in 2 days. I mix one scoop (120 calories, 25 protein) with 3/4 cup light vanilla yogurt, 1/4 skim milk, 1/2 tablespoon natural peanut butter and sometimes a little frozen banana. Yum. So, this one is much better than the other ones I have tried before. Hope this helps! Olive