Lap_dancer

Dr. Kirshenbaum, linked in my signature, just under 10K. Awesome surgeon, beautiful facility, zipper quick recovery.

Great advice here. I'm at a 48DDDD right now. I've lost close to 60 pounds and the boobs have barely budged. I still have horrid trapezia pain and shoulder soreness. This I treat with Naprozin. I spoke with the doctor and he said we need to weigh the options of back trouble and pain NOW versus waiting another year or so. I'm going to go in for an evaluation anyway. My insurance covers NOW but may not cover when I get down as they consider it cosmetic. There is % they also go by. Post back your plan, I'd love to follow it.

there are several companies that do surgery credit. Some work on a sliding scale based on your credit score. Shop around. I went through my bank where we have had several loans and got an excellent rate of 11% Best of luck.

Found her. Now catch the putz who did this.

Love it!!!!!! Thanks for a right jolly ol' laugh.

Find my BOO! He's in there. He loves my tree. Wishing you all the very best in 2008.

Protein, protein protein! I can suggest Gold's Power Bars that you can purchase at Walgreens. About 200 calorie and 23 grams of protein. I typically have one at Breakfast or between a meal. They are soft and go down great in the morning with coffee. If you have superb restriction have half for breakfast and the other half an hour later. Your hair should come back once you replace what your body was missing.

well he may have done BOTH. The colonoscopy goes up that shoot and the UPPER ENDOSCOPY which is what I think you are referring to. I'd probably go to my doctor and check for a fill, it's possible the timing coincides with this test.

On the OTHER HAND... Your daughter immitating mommy and what mommy says and does shows you that you must be a great mommy because she wants to be like you, talk like you, act like you. That's normal behavior for a child. ( and I've seen pre-schoolers in the living room play area pick up a plastic phone and yell into it *&^%$) so in the grand scheme of things, I think your daughter is in a good place. The same way you gave her dialogue of " I need to lose weight" give her dialogue like "I'm making myself yogurt and one half a banana because that's a good choice"; " I don't think I should eat the cake because too much sugar isn't good for my body, fruit is better."..and "walking makes me feel strong and my legs are getting stronger muscles so I don't get so tired". Same coin, different side.

three before we hit the glory place.

I did very well. I had less than 2 oz. of turkey...moist but just not happening. Some lovely italian cheeses mixed into the mac and cheese, melted quite nicely. No bread, that is for sure not happening. Baked apples were nice but only had a half if that. The best was the baked zucchini and yellow squash, also had a stuffed portobello. By far one of the best Thanksgivings. The focus was less on food, more on who we were with and sharing that moment. Still decorating for Christmas. The tree is beautiful this year.

Call the doctor again. And call every two hours until he calls. meanwhile it sounds like you don't have enough nutrition. Hoping fluids are going down, I'd start with Propel which is Water but with some OOMPH to it. Until you get to the doctor focus on getting some hydration and Protein into your body. Ensure liquid Protein at Walgreens or CVS is good. Keep drinking fluids. If anything you don't want to dehydrate. Never heard of this. You should get to the doctor.

1. I can tie my shoes without losing my breath. 2. My eyes don't shut when I smile. 3. My big hips have less bruises. 4. I can see my feet. 5. I can see my cheek bones. 6. I can walk much further without getting tired. 7. I can cross my legs. 8. I can shave my legs in the shower! 9. I can get out of the bathtub without 911 on speed dial. 10. I can bend over and..... GET BACK UP!<!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- / message --><!-- sig --> 11. I'm not snoring like a bear anymore. 12. I can get out of bed in the morning,stand up and walk without having to first sit on the edge of the bed and get balanced, reach for the headboard and pull myself up.<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

Seems to me like you don't have enough restriction. I would make an appointment with your doctor and add a fill as a possibility. Describe exactly what you told us to the doctor and you should get some direction there. As for the bypass, I would exhaust all my remedies with the Lap Band. It may just be you need a fill, change your diet, and additional surgery may not be necessary. PB is an inidication that something didn't go down 'the pipe' as it should. From my own experience, it was either too much of a bite, too much food, too fast to swallow, or the wrong food to eat. I had a large piece of turkey about two months after my surgery and it was only one bite but I ate it too fast and the next thing I knew my body took over and began gagging and slimeing up that piece of meat. Your body will tell you so much if you learn to listen to it. Best to you! and remember to be patient with yourself. We are all still learning each day. I'm glad you love yourself enough to care about getting the weight off and are willing to go to additional measures. They just might not be necessary.

Dear strong and amazing woman~ This isn't about you it's about him. The guy has issues. What? he could not see you were no size 2 by looking at you? Did he have to actually strip down, get naked, slide between the sheets with you just to make sure???? It's so disappointing to click with someone only to find when you finally get down to it they are lousy lovers. I'm guessing like most of us you were reflecting upon a really great memory of better times in the sack that made you yearn for that once again...atleast I've learned that about me... and I learned too that sex starts before the act. A great guy will sex you up long before you connect. There are better times on the horizon. Chalk this one up to lesson learned.

Make33 there is always someone who says what others might be thinking. I was thinking that same thing. And you know it's okay if you aren't ready. Really. You have to decide what is right for YOU. I think you should remember you researched looked listened and then went on to decide it was the right thing for you. GREAT. Timing is a hard time for me to peg. I can tell you this...my surgery date, April 17th, is the anniversary of the death of my father. That was just a sign from heaven for me. I had enough of being fat, scared to gain even an ounce more too! Recovery is not that bad at all. You CAN walk to the car. You will need someone to drive you because of the anesthesia. Otherwise I could have driven myself back to my hotel. Make yourself a priority!

True! If they had reputation points to give I would rep. you for this one. ................. I think we find hints of what we experience when others are talking about it and it hits home.

I have a 10cc band and had 7cc's after my first post op visit. Great restriction. Then I got 1/2 cc from the fill center locally. Not so great restriction after the soreness and nausea wore off. I stayed like that for four months until I went to Colorado last week. When Dr. K unfilled my port to see how much was there, it was 7cc's. It was also discolored and had kind of material floating around in it. All of that was flushed out and fresh was put in. I now have 8cc's plus a pinch (not sure exactly how much over the 8 mark). I have awesome restriction. You know how they call it the "sweet spot". I'm at the sweet spot. I can still eat solids, not too much, no nausea, tight feeling as in TIGHT feeling but not overboard. Between meals I do not crave food and I am full with a small meal. I'm not searching the cabinets for what else to eat. I now understand what people have been talking about.

I'm glad to read your stories and know that I am not alone. My surgeon could find my port blindfolded. I didn't realize what a "touch" he had until I went to a local Fill Center (to save money) rather than going back out to Colorado. She used a fluoroscope and still poked me several times twisting the needle around until I could feel she hit the port..that (tap tap) feeling inside the stomach. When I left there, I was sore and I had a bruise, not big but still, on my stomach. My fill was not quite right. But since I was stilll new in the band process I wasn't sure what to expect. After three weeks I felt hungry!! I only lost 13 more pounds and actually had some trouble with my stomach over the next four months. Last week I flew to Denver. Dr. K hit my port with ease. I had no pain and I've got great restriction. My lesson learned is there is a difference in the advertising of "fill care" and "after care". Best wishes to you all.

Hey best of luck and good wishes your way. I wouldn't go back to life before the band for love or money.

Yes, this sounds about right. Sounds like he might be trying to get you to cough up the other $1200 (but that is a guess just by the sudden pressure I felt from reading about the phone call). Don't give up. Post back tomorrow what happens.

Glad to share. I know it benefitted me as well.

This made my day. For years I worked in retail and my legs, butt and back were rock hard. Then I got a cush job and over the years got flabby. I hope these muscles remember me back in the day.

LUCK! I live across the county from Z-hills. I am wishing the best for you.

How are you doing?!! Welcome to the Band.