Paula Bee

Welcome, Rexy! I am so happy to have you in our supportive family.

I would ask Dr. Miranda, but one of the choices for pre-op diet is the Atkins phase one diet, and the one I did was the two protein drinks for breakfast and lunch and a lean cuisine for supper. I cannot imagine how a protein bar would be any different than one of these solid meals. I would, however, check with Dr. M.

I have such bad knees; I am waiting for my weight loss to help relieve the pain somewhat. Do any of the pilates or other workouts make allowances for people with arthritis?

Oh, Utahmom! Happy Birthday and congratulations on you and your husband on reaching such a wonderful landmark. You are right; you already have the best gift, and have given it to your husband, too. Long lives and years of love together for both of you!

Happy Birthday, Bella! Kim, journal, take pictures, take movies... time slips away so quickly. My oldest son will be 29 on the August 18th, and my twins will be 24 on August 13th. (Don't ask about the birthdays a week apart; that is another story for another day,) and I have the sweetest memories of those young years; I get all weepy and watch all the videos that week of August. I didn't journal... I wish I had; I have forgotten so much with the chaos of having twins. When Bella is in her teens, and being obnoxious, read the journals and restore your balance. Let her read them, and she will understand, in some small way, (our children never really understand until they have a child of their own,) how much you love and treasure her. You are both blessed.

Congratulations on your life changing decision. So glad you got your appointment set. I will be praying that your spouse will be receptive and possibly even come with you. If not, the clinic takes such good care of you, you meet friends there, and even the hotel staff helps with things.

You have one of those jobs that keep you on the run all the time! God bless your heart. Thanks to Julie and every nurse who copes with the stress of today's medical system. We would be lost without you.

WTG Michelle! You are looking so great, and I am very proud of you. You keep me inspired...ole lady chasing after young lady.. lol... I gotta rep for the over 50 crowd. The thought of me in a bikini? Oh the eyes, how they burn!!!

Congratulations and happy birthday. Your best present to yourself is YOU, healthy and happy.

WTG Girl!

My brother, who has severe scholiosis and multiple back fractures told me to do some weight work to strengthen the muscles in my upper back. He says this will correct some of my posture issues naturally. He should know. I have been too exhausted from my trip to his house to follow up yet, but I will.

Two of my incisions did the same. I have never had any trouble at all with scarring, and these two incisions formed raised scars, both ugly. If I could afford plastic surgery, I would get one in particular reduced. Ugh.. good luck.. hoping you fare better.

Crazily enough, after my second fill, Dr. So had me go out to eat solids to see if it was too much fill... I enjoyed going to meals with JulieT, and I had solids the rest of my stay in TJ. I am going to the fill center on the 12th, and I understand that their policy is liquids for a couple of days. Half the time the directions vary from patient to patient, and I am not sure why.

Hooray for YOU! I know you were a little concerned, and I am so glad this first fill is past... the rest will be mentally effortless. I will be anxious to see how you are doing after you are off the mushies. Big hugs! I am doing the happy dance for you!

From the penny-pinching husband of a lap-band recipient: The lap-band is one of the cheapest things that you could go through. Years and years of diet programs are much more expensive than one lap-band. Congratulate your wife for saving you a fortune and saving her own life. Pay for the whole thing and be thrilled that you are saving so much money. David, husband of Paula. P.S. Go to Tijuana with her; it is a blast!

Vix, hun, how are you doing? :lb18:

That is a truly thoughtful gift! Good for him and good for you!

I have really missed her posts. Glad she is off the forum for a happy, happy reason. What is her myspace page addy? Oooh.. that is another sticky we could add.

I like the small Wendy's chili if I am close to Wendy's and not driving. I also ALWAYS take a protein bar with me in my purse; they have saved me many times already. I don't do anything with bread after my HORRIBLE pb episode after getting a small burger at Micky D's.

How about "enough to make me happy and to make my hubby THRILLED" wink, wink

I am getting my 3rd fill on Sept. 11th, and I am hoping that is the charm for a sweetspot. How are you doing since then?

Cathy, I cannot WAIT to hear how your fill went and hear you cheer for yourself afterwards. You are a special woman and deserve the best. Big hugs and happy thoughts!

It is easy, peezy, hun... Just close your eyes or watch the screen. The pictures are facinating!

Yep, yep, yep! I think you are doing great!

Can we make a sticky for things that Dr. Miranda has told each of us? I am really confused about each of the discrepancies.