Paula Bee

Hmm.. what do I like about my body... this was hard, and I really had to search for something. I have beautiful, well proportioned feet. (They are packed into size 12 shoes, but they are lovely.) I am fine boned... if you just looked at my wrists and ankles, you would think I was thin. I have very long legs.. I think it is a pain because most pants are too short for me, but other people seem to think long legs are wonderful. And... my mom said this tonight, I do have high cheekbones and the straight lovely hair of my part-Indian heritage. (It is colored and crunched now, but it is straight as a board.) Once, long ago, in the 70's, when "cher" hair was the vogue, I had straight black hair down to my waist. I got hit on several times, chubby and all, because of my hair. What is it with guys and long, silky hair?) So, thank you for your advice. I did find some parts of me that I don't hate and I dug up a couple of fond, (hot), college memories to boot. This was self-revealing.. not only did I think of some nice things about my appearance, but I had to wonder why it was so hard to think of anything complimentary about my appearance. I will have to think on that and discuss it with my therapist when next I go in. I do have one attribute that I am grateful for.. I have a wonderful, quirky sense of humor that just pops out at the oddest times. That is my best feature.

oooh... major shrinkage! oxymoronic.. tight nipples and shrunk hoo-ha..

OMG.. 9 of you in one day? That must be a record. I think it is so great that Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez both work in such a quality facility. Welcome to Bandland!

There is adult liquid tylenol. I had to ask the pharmacist for it and she found it on the shelf.. but they can order in quickly. Phazyme is a liquid capsule. They slide right down.

You both encouraged me and made me cry ... the relieved crying of knowing that someone else understands.. You were a blessing to me today. Oh, and I don't tell them to kiss my butt, I tell them they can bite it.

I am a "turn off the light, do it when my hubby wants it, but not otherwise" kind of girl... I just cannot stand myself looking like this and have no confidence in myself in many areas, including this one. I am hoping that I regain my confidence and libido once I have lost some weight. Otherwise it is just another life issue that I am failing in. Maybe I will buy the book... can't hurt, can it?

LMAO.. anything is better than those paper thongs.. lol

Congratulations and welcome to bandland!

Glad you are back, hun.. You were missed... some of us got out of control on the forum without your guiding hand.. lolol.. it was so much fun. I had a great deal of fun giving ad-libbed advice, so if anyone comes on and says that dying their hair fusia didn't help pbing, well.. I am probably guilty. Glad you are here to clean up any mess I made! I am going for my second fill on Tuesday, but, guess what? Dr. Romero is gone. I am worried and crushed. Alas.. such is the nature of my whole life. Hugs.. glad you are here again.

LMAO! Go ahead! Blame it on me; I LOVE a good confrontation. :ireful2:

Oooh, Nikki, Thank you so much for the reassurance... especially since I know you. I am grateful that You shared your 2nd visit with me. I have determined that I will no longer worry about who will do my fill. I have so much to worry about here as I pack up my mother's whole life, and enough anxiety to go around to everyone. I will think of my next fill as a joyful experience in the improvement of my health. You are a good friend

Yay, and congratulations! :lb21:

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Espero que este día especial sea maravilloso para usted.

You are even nervier than I am! You crack me up!!

I am so upset that I want to vomit. I was so unhappy with my last fill and specifically requested Dr. Romero. I am just bawling over this..

That is my new motto.

I read in one of her posts that her computer crashed. I hope that is all it is.

Yep.. that is what I was quoted for my extra night.

I arrive about 9:30, with a fill around 11:00. Are you in the Lucerna? email me at paula_bee@comcast.net

One of my great losses after going back to solids is soup. I love soup.. I make soup.. broccoli cheese, vegetable beef, bean soup, chicken noodle, chicken and dumplings, matzo ball... I love soup. But, it is mostly liquid, and I just worry about it being too liquidy. Another issue I have is with casseroles or things like tuna fish. I am used to making tuna with apples, sweet pickle relish, elbow macaroni, zero fat mayo and tuna. How do I pick the protein out first? then the fruit? the pasta? It is the same with any spaghetti meal or casserole. I just don't know the solution, and I don't want to give up some of our family staples. Even with a regular meal, it is hard not to use one of the veggies to moisten the meat while I chew. Suggestions? Solutions?

I am totally with you! I haven't lost anything since my fill on May 6th. We did, however, read that this was NOT a faster process... In my head I want it to be.. I wanted the first fill to give me enough restriction to stop some of the compulsive overeating that I occasionally indulge in. (Then I get upset and have a hard time getting back on the wagon.) It didn't, however, and every day is the same ole fight with food that I have always had. I do know.. we all know.. and we are there with you and here for you. Not instant.. no instant gratification.. aie yie yie! I have faith.. I have to have faith, that all the medical personel at OCC are excellent at their jobs. I do believe that the second fill will be more restrictive than the first. I do believe.. "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me." Hand in hand with you..

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious pet.

Of course! Already added to my prayer list.

Good choice!

Wow! You're my hero, Ferris Buehler!.. er.. Mackenzie! Good job and congrats!