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really the "brush" up appt is a good first step and probably better done in person in my opinion . And i would guess something that would not need to be done a lot ? I needed it initially just to kind of give me some ideas of what i could eat as some foods had to be eliminated. its just a good idea to kind of give you motivation. My nut is VERY motivational . She does a great job of encouraging me. So that's helpful too. But i say if your insurance pays for the visits. If you need them schedule one every fill appt . Mindy

Sorry i just read this a little better . I would suggest when you go in for your next fill also make an appt with your nutrionist . Its sometimes good if you need it ( I had to do this a few times ) to get a refresher with the nut. tell them you MUST get an appt with both on the same day since your so far away . I live over an hour away from my doc and i usually see the nut fist then the doc . The band is a great tool. ya just gotta use it in order for it to work. I understand about the money . I am self pay and my fills cost anywhere from $125 to $250 depending if i get flouro or not . But I look at it this way , i came all this way I do not want to go backwards. I may have to wait a little longer than I Should or need to for fills. But I get them . Good luck ! Mindy

I am sorry your having such a hard time. I am sort of reading between the lines here. But are you not getting fills ? It seems to me your not utilizing the tool you have , therefore not getting fills as often as you should? I could be wrong if i am please tell me . as for what I eat , suggestions. that can be an on going process . Mainly to keep things interesting. Here , on my blog are some examples of things i eat. Getting Skinny in Texas: What do you eat ? I dont measure things . But i eat until im satisfied not full. Also this blog site has some amazing band friendly food suggestions on it . You might try that ! theworldaccordingtoeggface Good luck The best part about the band is it allows us to get back on track ! Mindy

Good luck , welcome to the site, feel free to ask any questions you might have ! Mindy

The best advice i can give you is the following: 1. expect to lose . (average weight loss is 1-3 pds per week) but JUST expect to lose that's all . 2. do not compare yourself to anyone else. 3. do your research . On the band, on the doc on everything. 4. Make sure you KNOW you CAN DO This. you can follow the guidelines q required of the band. 5. Do not expect to lose a certain amount each week , or by this amount of time if you do in my opinion you are setting your self up for failure. 6. Do NOT expect to lose the first 6 weeks post op that time is for healing and healing ONLY . 7. Do this for yourself , to gain your life back and know this is something you can do for yourself ! Hope that helps. Ask away any other questions. feel free to email me if you like . PS check out my blog in my signuture that might help some too Mindy

Well , I find it odd that a Baratric surgeon does plastic surgery ? Would you do to a eye doctor for braces ?LOL Thats just my opinion of it Mindy

I sent you an email . Mindy

Here is another one for ya since you liked that one so much ! I only posted that one since it explained that 9 month abortion law Top 10 Anti-Abortion Myths - Top 10 Myths About Abortion Mindy

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I was not speaking specifically of you . I agree law should not be based on emotion , it should be based on fact. I also believe law should not be based on religious views one way or another. Because relgious views , are in some ways based on peoples opinions and how THEY view it. So i do not believe they should be based on that. That is after all why we have separation of church and state ! But i was not addressing that statement towards you . Sorry just a general statement Mindy

Please try to get back on track of the topic. If you have a personal issue with a member take it off the boards. I know its hard sometimes. But please try to get back on the topic at hand. what did octodumby do today ? LOL Mindy

I think asking people to take emotions out of it if they have had to make that choice is impossible. I also think someone can not judge someone unless and until they have had to stand at that cross road and had to make that choice . Mindy

Very well said. !!! I totally agree . I respect your opinion and what you did in your situation and I think you resepct what i did in my situation . given your situation I do not know if i could have done what you did , I admire you more than I can type for what you did ! I personally am tired of the word "Murder" or "murderer" being thrown around so casually when this subject is brought up . And i agree with what you said about . Well put ! Mindy

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Abortiion is legal in all 9 months in limited circumstances. You cant just go in your 9th month and say " I want an abortion" Mindy

I am glad he is ok. He's very luck to have no complications. I have taken care of Crack babies and its one of the worst situations for those poor babies. Mindy

how early ? People have different definitons of "early " and "premature" Mindy

I am not saying that not all babies deserve a chance. However , I am saying that if guidelines are set up for babies to be "viable" it is not up to the docs to push the limits time and time again at 20, 19, 18 weeks. Its just not. docs have been known to do it to "see' if they can be the "First" to have a live birth at that gestation age. its playing" God" and not right. I have no problem with a fetus having a chance at 28,30 plus weeks because their lungs and development are more advanced. There is a BIG different between 20 and 30 weeks . Mindy

you would not say that if you have been in an NICU and see them and the issues they have. its NOT a good idea to save babies sooner all the time There are reasons there are guidlines. Mindy

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They survive earlier and earlier because docs push the envelope . there are guidlelines . If a doc goes beyond those guidelines ( As they did in the octomom case ) Then they are pushed. Most guidelines and some state laws I believe say a fetus is not viable until its 22-24 weeks. A doc pushes that and tries to "save" one at 20 week.s What happens ? You have a baby then that has survived BUT has more physical damage and has no quality of life. So to say they are "surviving " younger and younger is not quite an accurate or fair statement. Surviving at what price ? And at who's hands and who's choice ? Mindy

Im curious if you can have a discussion with out it being 100% about GOD ! ? you constantly talk about what GOD wants and what YOU KNOW GOD Wants, thinks, knows ect ? Do you have a mind of your own ? Once again what YOU do not understand is that not everyone BELIEVES in GOD therefore you would have to BELIEVE in GOD to BELIEVE you sinned and ASK for forgiveness . I know i did nothing wrong. I think im about to hit IGNORE !!! Gesh !

No. Man made abortion legal. God said, "If an unborn baby is killed, you shall give life for life." Do you see now why we should not allow abortions? God feels that those who have abortions are deserving of death. OH ROFLMAO Im sorry this is laughable !!! Line me up for the firing squad then ! I deserve to die ! How about you Green want to stand to the left or right of me ? Oh WAIT maybe we should chose lethal injection since that's Ok ! Mindy

How do you think the death penalty is carried out ? Its a man made. your logic makes no sense ! You just tweaked it to suite your needs ! do i see now why abortion is wrong NO I DONT !

Because WHO made the death penalty possible ? god ? Is that what you just said ? So the death penalty is ok because GOD made it possible for the death penalty to be made. But its NOT ok for abortion , didnt GOD make it possible for abortion to be legal ? cant have it both ways !!! Mindy