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Do exactly as Dr. Miranda instructed you to do. Cathy is right, you need the fat from the liver reduced regardless of what the scale says and by following what she says, that will happen.

My friend from work who is going to the OCC soon said she would register and come on and say hi! Let go Girlie, post!!!!

This is excellent Michelle!! I think it should be tagged so it can be readily availbale to every newbie who comes here. It's really vey helpful!! Thanks!

Yes you are correct, type 1 is not curable, only type 2. But, it is still good to lose weight no matter what type you have.

Well hello there!! Glad to are back and hopefully now, things will slow down for you a bit. Well, not the weight loss, just the hecticity of life. My 3rd fill was great, but I am also scheduled to go back for my 4th in about 2 weeks. One of these days I will get it right. It is still helping some, but I can tell I need more already. See, I have the 10 cc band and they tell me it takes a while to get up to my sweet spot. But don't worry, you'll get there soon, same as me! Your grandson is gorgeous!!!!

Did you cut your hair? I want to see a picture!!!!

You can rant all you want, don't stop! Thats what we are here for!!

My stupid pedometer broke AGAIN! It only registered 8000 yesterday and I know I did much more! GRRRRRR

Have you asked Dr. Ortiz?

I think you should write that down on paper and hand it to her now. And add, that maybe she ought to use that wonderful discipline she is talking about to keep her mouth shut!

Jeans are a size 6 petite American Eagle Outfitters and the t-shirt is plain blue and a size large. Got anyone in a size 6 here yet? Or for family. Just let me know.

Thank you very much for the info. I do think I will try to watch the movie first, that a great idea. Yes, the bus tour is on my list as is the ghost tour. My mom has been there several times and has her favorite spots, but I don't know what they are. We are only staying one day so I hope we can get a lot in. THanks again!!!!

I don't see why anyone would put your decision down. It is your life. Which means, not ours, not your husbands, but your own! Yes, you do share your life with your husband, but your body is your own. I hate to say it, but if you are already thinking this would cause a divorce, then you two might have other issues besides this one. But, again, you have to do what you have to do. Everyone here on earth has to do whatever it is inside of them that gives them comfort to live their life to the fullest. If your husband cannot understand that, then he is being selfish. I don't know him or you, and I don't mean to call him names, but just trying to give you some thoughts you might be able to use in your letter. I do think the letter is a good idea. It is how I have to talk to my husband too. If I tried to do it face to face, he would walk away and I would never get to finish. Just make sure you tell him that you love him and need his support and don't bring up a dovirce or anything just yet. See where the letter takes you first. He might just surprise you. Also, attach to the letter, all the research you can get a hold of. Like cost in the US compared to Mexico. Show him that this surgery has been done in Mexico for over 15 years and the US only 5. Make sure you tell him that Dr. Ortiz is the one who taught the Americans how to do it. Just get as much info as you can to include wiht the letter so he has it all together and can read it all at one time. Then, if all else fails, send him here and w'll take care of him, LOL!!!

HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAAAA you nut!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey bud, can you go look at a post I left for you in off topic?

Good luck, have a safe trip and don't worry about a thing!! You'll be fine.

Here is a picture of the blouse, it is a one piece twin set and it is a 1x I don't have a picture of the trousers, but they are dark brown, elastic in the back, smooth front. They are 100% polyster but not a heavy polyster, more lightweight. The size tag is missing but they look like 22's. Anyone want them?

During the liquid phase you are allowed to drink as much as you want. So, keep drinking until you are full. THe protein drinks really helped me a lot and are very filling.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope this is the best birthday ever!!!!

Good for you!!!!! What a great feeling. People have been telling me lately that my stomach is much smaller, so that is a thrill for me!

I fought the sleep study for years because I just KNEW I couldn't wear a mask. For one thing, I breathe out of my mouth, not nose. Plus, I have always had terrible burning sinuses and cannot stand air up my nose. All that does it make them burn worse. Well, when I started falling asleep at work I knew I had to do something. THe sleep study indicated that I woke up 55 times an hour! That means, basically never sleeping at all! For years! My doctor told me in no uncertain terms that sleep apnea can and does kill many people every day. I told him I would TRY the mask but no promises. Well, LO AND BEHOLD, they make masks that cover both your nose and mouth so that takes care of one problem. As for the sinus burning,......my machine has a hydrator on it and surprise surprise, my sinuses never felt better! It'sd what I needed all along! I learned that the reason my sinus burn is because of the horrendous snoring I was doing was hurting my them and causing the burning. Well, no more! I never need naps anymore, I feel well rested, the morning migraines have disappeared and I can fall asleep and stay asleep! I FELL IN LOVE WITH MY MACHINE! I have not once slept without it since I got it 2 years ago. THe moral of this story is...........if you want to live, get the study and wear the mask. It might just end up being the best thing you ever did for yourself. And you might even learn that you actually love the thing! And there is an even better 3rd reason - lots of people with sleep apnea lose weight just by going on the machine. And that is because you will finally be getting a good night sleep! Come on, DO IT!!!!

Wow, you did!! You look great! I think I might get my husband to take a picture of me to post. This past week, I can feel my clothes getting really loose.

Yeah, and we are still only in 5th place!!!!!

Awwww that is so nice. I have heard that song too and love it. You are such a sweetie! ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

The tubing from the band to the port coiled up on itself and entwined around and stuck to the omentum tissue (around her stomach) but they were able to fix it while keeping the lap band in. So, she is fine and may even get to come home tonight. The Doctor said this was highly unusual and not at all common, so no need for anyone to worry about that as a complication. She did have to get several more little incisions though but thats ok. On the bright side, we can play connect the dots on her stomach now! HAHAHHAHAHA THanks for the prayers all!!

Mine is a crappy $5 one from walmart and I only hear it clik if it is very quiet where I walk and it is not loud at all. Andif you wear it on the waist of your pants around the hip area, it shouldn't be falling off. Go try another one. It is worth it. Oh, and Kimmy, I ended last night at 22,487.