coltonwade

Well since i got pnemonia in Feb I have done NOTHING ! I have just not been motivated. I need to move. im 30 pds from goal and I would like to get there by July But im not going to at this rate. Plus My inner thighs are starting to get flabby . I just need to move. So im going to start the new thread , since i was the one that start this to begin with and see if I can get energized !!! Mindy

I took a closer look its not just a derm office they do plastics as well. But I'll stick with the guy im going to use. Misty u look great !!! Mindy

OMG Your so AWESOME . A friend was telling me about the Green Bay triathalon . Is that the one that ends up in Lambeau field ?? I think im going to go ahead and start a new thread to get some newbies if that's ok with everyone ?? Mindy

I cant WAIT For Wii Fit !! I ordered mine already too . Told my kids and hubby dont get me anything for mothers day cause I want Wii Fit !! Mindy

OK PEOPLE What's happened to everyone ??? Where have you all gone !!! Im starting over !!! Anyone want to join me ? I know stranger is she's on day 3 !!! But since im a LOSER and never finished the first time anyone want to join me ? I can start a new thread ??? WHO"S WITH ME COME ON I NEED TO MOVE MY A$$ its GETTING SAGGY !!! Mindy

Actually it IS Westlake Derm. I checked it out . I cant find ANYTHING about a doctor on that site, Cant find any doctors name on that site . That's a little iffy to me. But some day maybe with enough plastics i might be the chick in the bikini

I have not checked into that doc. Plus its a Dermatology office not a plastic surgeons office . I will check him out though not real confident in them I DOUBT I'll be the chick in the bikini LOL Mindy

I use to do this too . The trick is to TRY to not let yourself go so long between meals that your THAT hungry . If you can help it . If you cant and you have to wait to eat then make sure you cut your food up into little bites. I dont eat anything i cant SEE before i put in my mouth . in other words ... I HAMBURGER I would NEVER pick it up and just bite into it , cant tell how big of a bit your getting. I could take it and cut it up first. HTH Mindy

I Ginger Welcome. Just an FYI something to think about , If you are on a group health insurance plan , i dont know about your state but In TX where I live I cant GET private Health insurance now because of the band . We are self employed , I also looked at plans to cover the band and they are not out there as far as i know . NOW that im banded NO ONE WILL TOUCH Me except the high risk health pool offered by the state of Texas and I pay $400 a month for JUST ME . So if you have a group plan it would be a good idea to stay on it . There are places that finanance. I got mine financed through medicredit.com CareCredit Patient Financing Payment Plans for LASIK, cosmetic procedures, dental, hearing care, vet procedure financing and more. Cosmetic Surgery, Dental Procedures, Vision Costs and more: Healthcare Financing Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Also if you can get a loan from your bank , they interest rates would be lower. do a search for "self pay " Or financing and it will bring up a ton of threads HTH Mindy

Thank you Dr ... These were all things the doctor went over in the seminar . I am still suprised that the % of silicone is so high . I dont hear many people saying they have saline ? Nearly everyone i know has or says they have saline . So i was suprised that the doc said 85 % of his is Silicone . But I do like the look and feel of silicone better. I never have believed the hype( from them being pulled off the market before ) over silicone and the so it was never a concern for me getting them . Thanks for your input Mindy

As dumb as it sounds I have found its true. the Barometric pressure affects my band. The BP also affects my migraines. So if your a person that weather affects your body , allergies , ect. chances are the BP might affect your band. there are a few websites you can go to check the BP but i have a barometer in my house, I as well as other bandsters have found that any BP before 29 seems to make us tighter. Above that we are pretty good ! HTH Mindy

Yeah my Kids tell me too , at first I did not notice it , But now i do , I keep breathe spray in my purse now. Im paranoid about now . I always think my breathe stinks now . Mindy

Your probably in Ketosis and Hate to tell ya this get use to it LOL Does anyone around you tell you your breathe stinks ? LOL My husband tells me all the time. Usuaully around the time i get fills. I have to go on liquids for 6 days after each fill , ketosis is from not getting in enough calories. Ketosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia One of the most helpful things , if you can have them is Tums. Tums helps balance the acid in your system , A fellow bandster told me that tip . Brushing your teeth and Listernine does not do much to help HTH Mindy

I did not say YOU said ANYTHING ... Im not IMPLYING YOU said anything . I was making a statement. Sorry if i offended you . I just was making a statement . That's all. Mindy

Its not ( at least for me ) about "proving" a doc is bad . I have problems with people who have had "good " experiences bashing those who have not , or discounting those who have had bad problems. The bad HAS To be posted and told just as the good. I mean if you went to an OBGYN who was convicted of Molesting his patients would you not Want to KNOW about that ? Just because it did not happen to YOU does that mean its not true ? People have the right to know if they are going to anyone that might hurt them , that's my deal . Mindy

Believe what you want. People who know the truth know what that is. Im glad you did not have any complications from Dr H. Be thankful . But dont discount what other people who have not been so lucky say . Im not an idiot i know doc have issues , People who go around and saying " MY DOC Would NEVER do anything wrong or he does NOT Have complications " are fooling themselves . I would not go to a doc that says he's never had a complication , its just not true. Mindy

People who have been on these boards for a long time know who posts and what coordinators posts FOR The docs and that is just as bad . He's been busted before , he's busted himself by saying "I" on threads It does not take long before he does it to himself. MIndy

As someone else said , Start at page one of this thread. Also go through and take a look at the other threads in the " doctors and Hospitals " section of this board. How many of them start with " MY DOC IS THE BEST " and how many start with " Anyone use doc so and so " 99% are the "anyone use doc so and so " Chances are the " MY DOC IS THE BEST " are loaded threads. Come on does anyone not see issues with that ?? Mindy

The fact of the matter is reputation is EVERYTHING , and like someone else said I would NEVER go to a surgeon who has a " questionable " reputation . This doctor has just that. Before you start questioning those who are saying "negative' things about this or any doctor . Do your homework about the negative threads they are talking about . Dont just dismiss them . The "alleged" threads are not "Alleged" they are all OVER this board and others . Just open your eyes and find them . Mindy

LMAO Sorry I meant Runny Nose !! Mindy

Great post Jack as always. I have a few soft stops. one of my favorites is the funny nose ! It took me a bit to recognize that one . But it is one ! mindy

it does take some getting use to . But if your in doubt eat then wait a bit for it to settle. its better to not eat enough then have to eat a little more than eat too much and PB . At first i would eat and eat and take that one last bite and be like "OH that was TOO MUCH " eventually you will learn when to not take the last bite. Until then try to take it slow . Mindy

Sounds like your eating too much . My doc said eat untilyour satisfied not until your full, if you eat until your full its too much . It sounds like your LOOKING to PB ? Trust me you dont WANT to PB if you dont have to ! Sometimes it takes a few more fills to get good restriction , it sounds like you have some restriction now . So take it slow, remember all the rules of the band . Also it sounds like you eat out a lot . Be careful with the choices you make when you are eating out . Sometimes those can bite ya in the butt. Its better to eat too little and have to eat a little more later than to eat too much and have it come up later or stretch your pouch . HTH MIndy

Love the site, I tend to forget about it though . Especially when it comes time to make dinner and i need recipes. its a great site ! Mindy

Very Well put MacM . I agree with you about treats. I was at the store the other day with my 7 yr old and he's always asking me for this and that to get for snacks. Instead of junk he asked me for strawberries, I said sure . eventually the healthy eating rubs off on everyone i think. I also get upset now with my friends when i see them giving their kids candy as "rewards" or "treats" as you say . I know people who have HUGE Candy BOWLS in their house for the kids. Clean your room you get to pick something from the candy bowl. Be good you get candy when we get home ! What is that teaching them ? Why not , be good you will get a piece of fruit ? People wonder why half of america is over weight ? Hopefully by changing the way i eat my kids will as well and they slowly are moving to "healthy " Mindy