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Who's your doc?

No problems with MRI either.

Universal blood donor type is O neg, not O pos. My only suggestion would be to contact the burn centers and ask them who to talk to. Jewel

Wow! Better! Jewel

I'd swallow the capsule. It's not that big. Jewel

Mariposa, How much did all your P.S. cost. The lipo, TT, arms all done at the same time? Where did you have it done? Jewel

Hello Fellow Nurses, I have noticed many nurses posting on this support group. I've worked Hospice for 5yr in Memphis, Tn. I'm pretty much at goal, totally unfilled, I've gained about 10lb since my unfill a few weeks ago. I was too tight from about March till Oct. I lost about 30lb. That's pretty much why I didn't do anything about being too tight. Dumb I know, but the weight loss was really good and I was pretty good about doing Protein shakes regularly. My hair still falls out if I don't get a substantial amount of protein daily. I'm eating normally now and still I have this issue. Anyone know why? Maybe I've used up my reserves. That's the only thing I can think of. Nice to have this thread for nurses. Dr. Ortiz/TJ, Mx DOB 9/13/06 218/s210/c157/g150

I have just recently discovered Dr. King in Oxford, Ms. I feel so blessed to have found someone who will take care of me. I contacted the docs in Jackson and was told they do fills, but don't see you as a pt. I need someone to take care of me when I have issues and if I need an x-ray procedure to see what's wrong, I need to know I have a doctor who will do that for me. I don't really understand the stigma of Mexico. What's the difference where you went if you went out of the country, why do they have such a problem with Mexico? Jewel Dr. Ortiz, TJ, Mx Dob 9/13/06 218/150/g140

Has anyone used Dr. King in Oxford, Ms. I'm seeing him this week and was delighted to find someone so close to the Memphis area that would see a Mex. banded pt. I saw him yesterday and wasn't completely impressed, but I'm hoping. Anyone had experience there? Jewel Dr. Ortiz DOB 9/13/07 218/148/140

Hi Sin, Have you ever felt restriction? Sounds like you just need to keep going back for fills till you do. Have you had your fills with fluro? Seems like a waste to have the band and not use it to it's full potential. After you tell your doctor you don't have any restriction, doesn't he suggest another fill? We have to stand up for our own health care today more than ever. No one is going to spoon feed you. It's just not their problem. So, make an appointment for a fill under fluro and at least you'll be able to see how things are moving through there. Good luck. Jewel

I was thinking of you while you were in the hospital and anxious to hear from you. I'm a nurse. Too bad I couldn't have been with you. Sorry you were alone. When will you be going home? I hate it that you are alone. The first week is the killer. It will get better. Stay on this site and you will find help. Look for the liquid recipes people have used to get through this. There's one with potatoes and other things that you use the broth from, but it gives you some carbs. Chin up. Think of the thin Bloo. The worst is behind you. Jewel

Hi Bloo, I'd like to see your face. You sound like a sweet heart. Have you always lived in the middle east? I'm not terribly familiar with that part of the world as you know. What do you do for a living? Just curious. I know you're so looking forward to getting your surgery behind you. I can just see you shrinking out of your old body into the new. I know you'll be thrilled. Jewel

There are folks in this support group that started out over 300lb and down to less than 120. Look at Aussie Chick (I don't think I got that completely right). She has awsome before and after pics. So many great inspiring stories. I've lost 65lb and maybe need to lose 10-20 more. I'm no longer diabetic or hypertensive and my anniversary is next week. So, I feel like a success story that I really didn't count on. I ate bad too, we all did or we wouldn't be here. I still am no model eater, although most of my friends think I am because of my results and they want to be like me, as far as weight loss. Good luck, it's a big decision. I would look for another doctor. Jewel Dr. Ortiz, TJ, Mx 218, 153, g135

Hi Bloo, Where's Dubai? Good luck with the surgery. Jewel

I'm glad this thread was started and there's so much response. I live in Olive Branch. I know there must be plenty of bandsters here. My 1yr anniversary is this month. I've lost 65lb, no longer have HTN or Diabetes. I feel blessed. Madaline's Mom, I didn't think Dr. Madan would take pts done outside the U.S. I went to Mx. for surgery and have gotten my fills there. Somehow, it just seems easier. We need to have a get-together/support meeting. Thanks for posting. Jewel Dr. Ortiz, TJ, Mx 9/13/06 218-153-g145