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Ok, so here's my thoughts on the tanning, not that it's bad or whatever, but it won't help with the stretchmarks/white fat, because it will only (from experience) make that stand out MORE. Especially if you have stretchmarks that are really scared and you permanently darken them... when you eventually stop tanning or whatever is when that all becomes MORE noticeable, and it's kind of icky (again, from experience... I'm now trying to reverse this with lightening creams, Strivectin, etc)... You might try the Mystic Tan, which you can get at the same places as the tanning beds (usually), and the Mystic seems to cover everything including the fat and marks well, and it doesn't have any nasty effects. It's a bit sticky and you have to really let it dry, etc, but it's a pretty cool thing, I think. :)

On losing, this is not the time to be losing, but to be healing. I'm sure you know that. Your body just went through a trauma, give it time. I didn't lose much in the first few weeks, and many of us don't lose until we start getting fills... You're doing great at 5 lbs! Hang in there! :)

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Hey Vegas peeps!

I (and thousands of my fellow roller girls) will be decending upon your fine city in August.

I am so freaking excited!

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Hello, I do go to LVAC same location. Usually 3x a week for Water aerobics, either the 8:30 or 9:30 a m class. If you want to connect pls write me directly at joannebodeen@earthlink.net looking forward to hearing from you.

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Hi, no I don't know about that class. I'll take a look at the catalog. I was banded 4/10/07 still trying to be careful. Also, probably couldn't keep up w/a demanding class yet. That due as much to age as weight...but willing to try. j

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you know whats great about the body pump class, the movemnets are super easy,, and you chose the weight you want to use..

stop in and just watch from out side one day.

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Ok..now I can't find my book, yeah I know it's on line but do me a favor and let me know day/time & I will watch. tx.

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Hi, I was banded 4/9/07. Dr. Aceves in Mexicali. Live in Green Valley. Also work out at LVAC on Eastern. Usually Water aerobics. I go to the 8:30 or 9:30 a.m. class. Also LOVE the "Lite" class at the Karen LVAC. Have requested that GV offer that. Anniejo

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Newbie to the boards. Just wanted to say HI.:confused: I'm currently in the stage of waiting to see what my insurance will do. If they turn me down I'm really considering Mexico.

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Stella - Happy Birthday! Today is my Birthday as well. I can't wait until my ticker shows I'm at or below my goal like yours. Congratulations!

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Hi gals:

I'm in Vegas too. Silverado Ranch. Not banded yet but hope to find a way soon. Was about 10 seconds away from going to Betancourt in Mexico before I found this thread. Now, not so sure, though my friend Susan had excellent results there. What insurance do ya'll have? I need money help. My credit sucks though. I am DESPERATE to lose. It seems like weight creeps on every second. I can't stop it no matter how hard I try. I even had my thyroid tested. It was fine. I work from home so even though I play tennis a lot I think my body is too used to it.

Anyways, thoughts on insurance or crappy credit loans would be appreciated! Thanks.

:) 229 and miserable.

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