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Tamra - hit the pool girlfriend - the best workout you can get - works every muscle in your body!

Nicole - there is something on it in the MERC manual. There are different causes like scarring which you really can't do anything about so she's just bald and that's that. Since you do have hair, I doubt that's they cause of your symptoms. I believe Alopecia is considered an autoimune disease - your body is attacking itself, particularly the hair folicles. Have you had the diagnosis confirmed? then there are some types of Alopecia (just basically means balding) where the regrowth cycle is very very slow! there are ways to help stimulate that growth but I have no idea what it is. You should try to see a specialist - maybe a dermatologist.

Tina, are you back? Did you have a good time? Lori - how are you - any updates? Hi Pam!

Riley - there is no way you gained weight! has to be the water retention! Tamra - two lbs isn't anything to worry about - it will be right back off ASAP - keep in mind that when you do lower your calorie intake your metabolism slows down a bit that's why it's so easy to regain the weight and then some. If you overdo it with the food you gotta speed up that metabolism and work it off!

Hey Nicole - did i read a while back that you have Alopecia? I know another gal that has that and she is completely bald! doesn't even have eyebrows - she wears the cutest human hair wigs and has her eyebrows tatoo'd (sp?) on. Anyway it is important to find out the cause because there are so many different causes - once you know the cause you can determine a treatment. If you do, in fact, have Alopecia, it's not a matter of protein intake or anything like that.

I got the jeans on ebay - don't want to spend alot of money because I hope I won't be in a 14 for long LOL so I just put in jeans in the search and when it pops up I chose size 14 & used. $30 including shipping for two pairs

My size 14s came today - Im bummed the seven jeans fit - tight but fit - that defeats the purpose. The american rags are way too small so that's a good thing - those are my new goal jeans~

Tamra i'm so angry at myself! i've been messing up 4 the last 4 days. scared to weigh myself. my problem is i dont feel sick afterwards

Oh, goodness, I forgot who asked - Nicole, maybe - protein drinks that we have are premier nutrition - we get them at costco - they are 11 oz (larger than most) 160 cal, 30g protein, 1g sugar - 5g carbs but 3g fiber so only 2g net carb. 3g fat. Chocolate flavor - when they are cold they are the bomb! Premier Nutrition - Diet, organic, and low carb, protein bars, protein powders, protein supplements and health supplements

Ok ladies - I'm going to jog - yes, JOG - I don't care what liz says - i'm eating way too much

Anybody know why Richmond isn't doing the single incision banding?

Hey LaChica - that sounds like so much fun. I'd like to go! When & Where

Thanks, Rae - very inspirational since I am getting banded on 9.14. Congratulations and keep up the great work

Tina - you having a good time girl?

GO TAMRA! between you and Heather, fat cells don't stand a chance hahaha. Proud of you! Heather you are an inspiration! You sure do aim for the stars. You will be be ready by the end of the year, I know it! Jes, we can carpool - my hubby isn't coming with, is yours? Saturday is the day he's with his son. Let me know the name of that cream so I can get on it ASAP - my tummy is so so white LOL Riley, I listen to the CD/download - I love that womans voice. I would really appreciate it if I could wake up from surgery in the "green Zone" What are my chances of that LOL. I already have the skin apron. Hope to get that removed one day but my biggest problem is my inner thighs - that's where I've always carried alot of my weight. Pammie - Car insurance should NEVER be about the cost. It should ALWAYS be about the coverages. You really need to look at the exclusions! Like my girl who's husband ran into the house they were renting. Even though they have property damage coverage Geico has a rental property exclusion so they won't cover it - Farmers and Travelers WOULD"VE covered it. Very Important insurance lesson ladies - always look at your exclusions on every policy!

Yeah, congrats Jes! woo hoo! we won't tell ur hubby that we knew before him - ur secret is safe with us! Welcome back Pammie Tina - I so wish I was there - i would have died laughing! I know I won't back out - this is my last chance at a good HEALTHY future. I know there will be some little scars but nobody on here has had Dr. Fisher for their surgery so I just don't know how skillfull he is with that damn scalpal. The normal scars won't bother me but I just don't want some hack job LOL

Have fun Tina! rock on Tamra! And you were worried you couldn't do this LOL Hi Chica, Don't even trip - I ask questions ALL the time and that's what these ladies are here for. I havn't been banded yet - my date is 9/14 and yeah, I've been thinking alot about how this is going to change my life! I really want to chicken out but these ladies keep me on track! I'm not afraid of the surgery or anything like that but I'm worried about the scars and that I won't be able to hang with my husband so to speak - he likes to go out to eat and things like that - he's in good shape though! My biggest fear is never being able to eat till I'm full again - like I will never feel satisfied (spoken like a true food addict - LOL). However, I know that this is what I need and It's nice to be able to get up from the table without feeling sick or like I can't move hahaha, Mixed feelings about it all.

I'm sleepy - night ladies

No, Jes, I don't really want to tell anybody but you guys

think I talk too much for a chat room I like long posts

I'm back chat is way too confusing for me

HI Donna - how are you? catching up on all the gossip ?LOL

Tina, it's a good thing Riley Jane is on top of her game! She pointed it out. I've never been in chat hahaha, Tamra - I have my moments LOL

Oh, Crap - my pills say SR on them - I will have to change that prescription. Hi Candi! Long time no hear from :w00t: so, you think there's a link between being fat & depression LOL seems we've all been on some type of anti depressant at one time hahahaha

I'M SO CONFUSED NOW Ok, so I've been on wellbutrin for about 8 months now. I haven't gained any weight on it nor have I lost - with the exception of these last few months. I don't know if it's an SR version or not - Heck I don't even know what you mean by SR. Liz looked at my medical record when i was there and said I was fine and Dr. Fisher didn't say anthing about it when i told him I was on well butrin. What do I do Riley? I too lost my favorite cousin to depression - he shot himself in the head in his back yard while his mother and brother were in the house - CRAZY CRAP! He and I were only 4 months apart and our mothers were sisters so we grew up together - very close. SAD! I feel your pain and understand your rant which brings me to my next question: What after surgery care? Is there another class I'm suppose to be taking UGH! I thought you guys were my after surgery care LOL