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I am new to the site. I had my band inserted on July 2006, so it has been 2 1/2 years. I have lost 90 pounds and have maintined my goal weight now for anout 1 1/2. Yes there have been changes in my life, my marriage and also changes in how I feel about myself. To begin with, I was not happy prior the surgery with my life and then when I lost all of the weight, I felt very secure and independant all of the sudden. After reading the posts, I agree that men approach me even though they know I am married, leaving me to believe I can do better. Again, knowing that I had problems previously did not help my situation. So I agree with most that there are changes that we go thru and also experience life changes as well. My sister also had the surgery and I feel that the weight loss also affected her but I feel it is for the better. We are all living better healthier lives becuase of the band.

My concern is that I have an appt. in the am because all of the sudden I have severe acid reflux and can not get rid of it. I have been treated with meds and has not helped. I can not eat without getting sick, the food is not going down, so I either am going to have to have them draw the fluid or there will be a band removed because it may have slipped. I will pray that it hasn't, I can not go without this band. So we will see.

Hopes this helps your survey.

Pam

Hi Pam,

its interesting you say about your marriage, since i had the same issues. my husband and i have been married for over 8 years. i go to school in chicago where i get hit on continously. i have seen some of the men and the type of jobs they do which makes me feel the same way as you do that i can do better. yet i think that my hubby loved me when i was big and now that i am small. yet he struggles with his own insecurities becuase of how often men approach me. it is interesting how the band is to help us loose the weight, andyet i feel that we loose a whole other person.

I'm not yet at goal weight - so I can only speak to the process.

I noticed a difference in how I was treated by waiters and cashiers about 3 months ago. It was so obvious. I'm the same person, shopping at the same stores, doing the same activities, but I'm respected more because of my weight, or lack of pounds thereof. That frustrates me. I won't go into details, but my husband is guilty of the same thing. He keeps telling me how he is proud of me - and I said....for what? What have I done? He says my weight loss. I say....but I'm the same person I was 11 months ago...just 80 pounds lighter. Weren't you proud of me or loved me as much then? Again, it just annoys me that society treats overweight people differently due to the shape of our butts, hips and thighs.

Now with that being said...I do now want to "rescue" people. We went to Red Robin the other day with family...I order the clam chowder. I don't feel left out or not included. But in another booth were two very heavy women "squished" in a both, sharing a tower of onion rings, two large chocolate shakes, and huge burgers. I wanted to talk to them, take a picture and show them what they looked like. They don't need all that food to make them happy. No one does. I would never do it - but I do want to help others....if they want to lose weight. That's key - you have to want to do it. The band isn't going to override someone who doesn't want to change.

I receive compliments now because of my weight loss. I appreciate it, but it's a little hard to take also. Why? I feel like a painter who's not yet finished their painting, or a builder, who has the roof on the new house, but the windows aren't in, walls not painted, etc. I'm not done yet. Makes me feel like I have pressure to perform now. It's pressure I'm putting on myself, because I've failed so many times, I want to succeed this time. I just feel like I'm on stage or something as there are many watching me now.

I think it's harder to lose weight than it was to gain. Gaining weight was relatively easy. Sure, someone would make a comment about your weight gain or look at you differently (you know the look of pity I'm talking about), but you could use food as the crutch to console the hurt feelings. Now...there is no crutch. Food is not an option. You have to strengthen yourself from the inside out. We cant' go binge, or eat bon bons like we used to hypothetically. It's hard. Working on yourself and trying to memorize all the new ways to eat, and establish new habits over the old ones I've had for 38 years is not easy.

What I find most amazing about this process is the picture of how I see myself hasn't changed. Sure....I see someone else in the mirror at 315 pounds, and I didnt' relate to what I saw. Because when I get dressed or walk around town, I have always thought of myself at 180 pounds. So now, at 235, as I'm getting closer to my goal weight, I actually see the start of that reflection in my head....in the mirror. And it does scare me. But I'm not running away from it - I'm learning to embrace it. I can't remember the last time the outside matched the inside.

I have seen, just as we all have, several Biggest Loser winners gain their weight back. I'm not a doctor, but I think they lost it too fast. I think their inside self-image didnt' mesh with their outside image. And I think the two need to go hand in hand to be successful.

I love my band and am so very glad I got it. My insurance wouldn't cover it as "nothing was wrong" with me. I had normal BP, normal cholesterol, hormones were off, but everything else was fine...except my scale weight. I didn't have the self control to succeed at WW, Jenny Craig, etc. The opportunity was always there to cheat, and I did. I didn't know how to change my lifestyle around food. Now food has changed around my lifestyle - and I love it!

Thanks for the great question. I look forward to reading other replies

thank you for an amazing post. As yourself, i have felt the same way. i see a person in the mirror that men are continously disrespectfully making comments, and yet i hate it becuase i am still the same person. And then again, i realize that in this society, the way you look is what is going to get you a job or even elected as a president. I am becoming a licensed hypnotist as well and i have learned all about weight loss and the impact it makes on people. i agree with my professor that if i had someone guiding me through and seeing the changes from the begginning, maybe i would not be dealing with some of these insecurities. Sure in the begginning you love what you see, but when you reached goal you are afraid of this new person. You may also feel afraid of gaining weight because it will change how others will look at you. and yet we got the band for ourselves and not for someone else. I believe my original question was a tough one especially for those that wish to ignore the problem. I am seriously thinking about going into weight counseling, but then again i dont know how many peoplke would actually attend. i feel that not only my education has provided me with the experience, but my personal experience as well. Once again, thank you for your post, it really makes me feel that i am not the only one out there feeling this way.

So what exactly is P90X? I have never heard of this. Is this something you can buy online? Is it expensive? Is a workout DVD type thing?

thr program is a 90 day workout video program that you can purchase online. i believe is about 120 bucks. i used to hate workout video but i started with the biggest looser one and now i am used to doing videos at home. i will tell you that the other day i tried to go for a run before doing the particular video and i was spent. it is worth it, and you can ask any trainer and they will tell you that is a great workout.

Are you doing just the exercise portion or are you doing both the exercise and nutrition portions?

If you are doing the nutrition portion, what is it like? I tend to be a normal food person - nothing fancy for me.

Are you doing an hour every day?

Where did you get it? I found it on the internet but didn't know if there were other options besides the internet and tv.

I worked out twice today hoping that will help something to give as it appears I am stuck again. Having my final 20 lbs. to lose I think about plastic surgery every time I accidentally look in the mirror. I could live with the tummy, but as for the arms and especially the legs, no one should have to live with those. If I do have plastic surgery it wouldn't be until at least this fall, so I am willing to try something like this between now and then.

Hi, i dont do the nutritional part of it. i do the format that they provide you. some days is one hour, some other days is 90 minutes. the program was given to me by a friend that bought it on the internet. it really works if you follow the sequence. i work out a lot before the program, and i have never been this sore. this guy works some muscles that you never thought you had it. it is also cheaper than a personal trainer and i feel better since i had both. the program is a 6 day a week program for 90 days. just like you i was going for surgery but anything that is cheaper i will go for it. also i feel that if i do this myself, i will have a better feeling about myself overall since i accomplish it without surgery.

hey everyone!!

Until recently i thought about going for plastic surgery. i was going to have a tummy tuck, lipo in the inner thighs and breast lift. Just to give you a little background history. about 5 to 6 months ago, i went to have my first consult. i was only 10 lbs away from goal, and i thought hey why not get rid of the excess skin left by two pregnancies which will probably take those extra 10 lbs. the doctor said that i was going to need an extended tt. well i decided to wait and went back for another consult 2 months ago. the doc said that now i only needed a regular tt with no lipo. In the last 2 weeks i started this program called P90X, and oh men can you see a difference. the shape of my body has totally changed, and at this point more than likely the doc will say that i only need a lift of my skin. I must say that i am 5'3 got pregnant at 125 lbs gained 100 lbs and had a stomach so big that the doc induced me 1 month early.

I am posting this for everyone that gets frustrated with the way their body looks after loosing weight, and dont have the money for the surgery. I know that it could depend on your age, i am 30 yrs old. however, i felt that i must exhaust all other options before paying 10,000.00 dollars for a surgery. The program seriously works. it is hardcore, seriously hard meaning that you will be sore almost everyday but it is totally worth it. Just giving a little hope since i finally got some hope myself.

I've only been banded a few months so the affect on my psyche is not related to significant weight loss.

Prior to the band, I had been a failed yo-yo dieter for 24 of my 32 years, losing and gaining 50-100 lbs every few years. I suffered from "eating disorder not otherwise specified," the clinical term for someone with symptoms of bulimia, anorexia and compulsive overeating but not enough symptoms of any one disorder to be diagnosed specifically with that disorder (i.e. if you binge and purge "only" seven times a month, it does not meet the clinical diagnosis of bulimia which is an average of twice a week). Approximately 90 percent of my emotional energy was devoted to food and weight. I took 80 mg, the max dose, of Prozac each day for depression. I took Ambien because I could not sleep at night. I could not think clearly and was failing in life, jobs and school.

Nearly three months after banding, I no longer need Prozac or Ambien. It has not been easy, but I no longer obsess about food, which gives me energy for my actual life. I am beginning to write a book about my life struggles and recovery. I am excited about my future.

I know I need to make some psychological adjustments as I lose weight, but I don't see any of them truly being a problem, considering what the band has given me.

I wouldn't be where I was without the OCC and my wonderful family who loaned me the money to pay for it.

I am glad to hear that you are in the right path. In this field, eating disorders dont get as much attention as other severe disorders such as bipolar. in the state of illinois finally in the 2009 medical health coverage, eating disorders are cover as if they were as other severe disorder. the mental health field is a tricky one with not enough money to help those in need. at this point of my life, i meet some of the criteria for eating disorder NOS, however there is not enough to be diagnosed as that. the struggle with the band as i have seen for myself and others, is adjusting to how other people look at you. the attention that you received as well as how your behavior changes because of the way you feel is what has affected me. the first thing is to realize that there is a problem, and so i am working on how to deal with it. Thank you for sharing your feelings, and i am glad to hear that you are doing well.

Even though you say "you are not trying to do cyber therapy"..you are a size 2, why are you on this board? have you had a band? And if not, why are you here asking?

I was banded on 4/18/08 in Tijuana with doctor martinez and that is why i am on this board. I have a 4cc band with two fills. The band has affected my life in many ways, and i am curious on how it has affected others. It might be too personal for you, and if that is the case you dont have to read this post or write anything at all. Many weight loss programs offer some sort of counseling prior, during and after. I have actually thought about being part of that team but i am not 100 percent sure. Therefore i was wondering about other people since i am dealing with my own issues. I hope this answer your questions.

Hi Everyone!!

Some of you may know that i am studying to become a licensed forensic psychologist. I have been in both ends of the weight spectrum, meaning that i have always being "normal" weight, then got pregnant and found myself morbidly obese and then now i am "skinny". As a therapist, i psychoanalyze everything meaning that the relationship that i have with other people have changed inmensely and i am always questioning the reasons why. I am happily married with two children. Before i got married i received tons of attention from man and women, however i received even more attention now which creates a lot of confusion and frustration. its frustrating to see man look at a woman like if she has no clothes. its also frustrating because man do not care that i am married. Here is where the temptations come in. I worked with many individuals that have gone through the band and have changed their lives in all aspects. many of them got divorced while others became strippers.

So my question to all you bandster out there, how has the band affected you psychologically? Please understand that i am not trying to do cyber therapy, all i am trying to see if how other people feel and how i can relate to them. Thank you for sharing your feelings and thoughts since i find myself many times without someone to talk to.

WHEN weight was flying off last year, I was around 1100 daily and made absolutely sure to get enough fiber, water and protein. And walking al ot and doing pilates and Wii Fit................. Now my body is stuck but I am trying not to get too upset about it...........

i guess i am one of those lucky one whose weight fly off. i did not stick to an amount of calories. i added the amount of calories i wanted for each week, the amount of calories i was burning and changed it every week. some days i would eat 900 while the next day i would eat 1600.by doing this i did not hit plateau for a while. also i worked out 6 days a week so the amount of calories that i would intake also had to suffice for the amount of calories that i was burning. unfortunalety, i am still lossing weight even though i past goal. i am trying to eat 1200 to 1500 to maintain the weight.

What kind of protein shakes did you drink every morning and what kind of proteins did you eat for dinner and supper? I am following almost the same kind of diet, but with carbs. Maybe I need to cut out the carbs.

i drink the slim fast optima (actually the walmart brand since i think they tast better). For protein, i typically eat a turkey burger with a slice of cheese (22g of protein) and corn(has some carbs). for dinner i would either have fish with a slice of cheese or mexican beans with cheese (fat free). i ate the same meals everyday for almost 4 months. I would say that you can try to cut some carbs but not all because your body will be craving them. in reality i really dont know how i did it since i was so strict with my diet and did not fall off the wagon. Sometime for snacks i would have low fat string cheese which help with calories and protein intake. i barely ate 1200 calories during those 4 months. when my body decided that in one week it was not going to drop the weight, i decided to up the calories to 1400 and that did the trick. right now i am finally able to eat again and i am still eating 1200 calories and somehow still loosing weight. i think that my goal weight was too high according to my body. Anyhow, Good luck!!!

im curious about these too. I bought a bottle pre-op but my paperwork says to take one pill. The serving size on the bottle says 6 pills. So i never took any, I never even opened the bottle.

How many are you all taking?

i stop taking them after i was banded. dr martinez recommended for you to take benefiber at least twice a day. just be careful because if you dont drink enough it will constipate you as well.

I was just wondering how you came up wit the number for your goal?

I'm not sure what I am supposed to weigh or what a good weight would be for me?

I'm 5'9"

Hi, i used a couple of ways. dr miranda would give you a weight that just about everyone here feels that the number is too high. so i went with my weight prior to me gaining weight. i also look at the bmi table but did not take it taht seriously since depending on your body size and bone structure, it may be off. however its a good way to start. many of the bandster here decided to go with a size. i remember mamamichelle try on a size 6 dress in the begginning and that was her goal. I had a similar way since i had old clothes size 7 that i wanted to try back. however once i approach that size i felt that i was not happy so i continue with my journey. i am short so the number what somewhat important when comparing to the size. just go with it and take a guess of what you would like to be and then build from there. Good Luck!!

It's funny that you mention this. I was thinking about this too recently. Now that I have the band as my tool, I want to incorporate a structured diet, since basically we just need to eat healthier with more added proteins in our diet. I am in the process of checking around. I've never heard of the Fat Sash and will browse their website if they have one to see if this is an option to go on.

I was also thinking of trying the Atkins way too. I browsed through their website and holey moley, the recipes they have ~ amazing! They stress high in proteins and they, too, have 4 structured phases. I'll let you know about this one.

I can only tell you what work for me. i had the goal of losing all my weight in no more than 7months. well i accomplish my goal and the way i did it was like this. i had a protein shake every morning, mid day i would have some kind of healthy snack mostly bananas, for lunch i would have some source of protein with a vegetable, never a carb item on my plate. for dinner i repeated the same thing as lunch.i really follow this for the first 4 and half months where i lost most of my weight. after that i only had about 25 lbs so i decided to incorporate some carbs to mess up with my metabolism. i also added certain sugary snacks. i lost consistently 15 lbs per month. i also change my exercise routing and added weights three times a week. I hope this helps you. good luck!!

lock,

An un-fill is most likely much cheaper than having your band slip, flying to Mexico and paying Dr. Ortiz to fix it.

Sounds like you're in a vicious cycle, I had an un-fill when I reached my goal, and Pammie had an un-fill when she was at her goal and her band tightened as well.

Don’t push it, you don’t want to lose your band altogether or get too thin. In addition if you are planning on getting a tummy tuck they don't like to perform them on those who are too thin and aren’t healthy, they can have problems healing.

Be careful! (And I'm recommending an un-fill)

Lisa

Thanks for your thoughts. i understand the severity of the problem, however tonight i was able to eat a hamburger and string cheese. i am having a hard time eating earlier during the day, and somehow not too bad at night. i was able to eat more before, but i am also not sure if since im on my period i am also more tight. Ladies i really dont know where to go from here, since i am still able to eat some. im thinkingn about waiting until my TOM finishes and go from there. Thank you for all your thoughts and i will get an unfill if this continues.

After my band tightened I waited 5 weeks. I could have slipped it. Dr. So said if it's been a week and you are still tight like that, you have to have it unfilled. I understand about the $. I had to fly down as an emergency (and pay over twice as much for a plane ticket) and then went back 3 weeks later for a re-fill. Just have an unfill so you can eat and stop losing!!!! Good luck.

Karen

When you said tightened, what were you able to eat if anything? i am still able to eat some stuff just having a hard time eating certain foods. thanks

Sounds like you clearly need some fill taken out. Why the hesitation?

hi

one of the reasons why i am hesitating is primarily for money. i also dont know if this is going to go away. i will if i have to, but i am really wondering if this goes away or if i really need a unfill.

Hey everyone!!

I have been banded for about 9 and half months. i dont know why, but in the last 2 weeks my stomach has been acting up. i reached my sweet spot a while back and was able to eat with discipline. lately i am having a hard time eating solid proteins, and on most days i can barely eat 1200 calories. so i am continuing to loose weight which worries me. the smallest i have ever been was 125 which was right before i had my kids, but a lot of it was muscle where right now i am not as muscular. my hubby was freaking out saying that i am way too skinny now. Has this happenned to other people? i know that a couple of people had to get an unfill months later because of a similar problem, however i am able to eat things like cheese and beans but not chicken and other sources of protein that i was eating before. thanks for listening, i am seriously freaking out since i really dont want to be any skinnier, especially since i need a tummy tuck which is already going to make me even smaller.

I'm starting to mourn the sensation of "fullness". You know, that comforting feeling that you just couldn't take one more bite because you are so "satisfied". I haven't had my first fill yet, but right now I have three sensations that I vary between:

1) hungry

2) Just eaten and not hungry (but not "full" either)

3) Taken one bite too many and in pain; you know the feeling like someone has kicked you in the chest. LOL

#3 is what keeps me at 1200 cal per day. I guess when I got the band I thought I would have the "full" feeling but with less food. Does anyone get "full" or is the whole band thing work because we are avoiding pain?

I'm just curious. The band is a great tool and I do not regret having it placed, but I wanted to have a glimpse of what is to come when I get my fill next week.

Thanks!

Hi i have been banded for 10 months now and that so called "full" feeling is not the same as what you felt before. the feeling that i get is that i am no longer hungry. the band is a tool but you have to do the rest. mentally you need to tell your brain that you are no longer hungry and therefore stop. in other occasions the way the band is going to let you know that you are full is by pbing or having that slimme come up. the fill is really going to help you control how much you eat, but not completely. i had two fills and i am at my sweet spot and what that means is that i can eat a cup of food sometimes more and not be hungry. there are days that i can barely eat, and yet others that i can, so it depends. the fills will make things tricky for you on a daily basis, this is when you really get to know your band better. Good Luck.

hi,

I am curious if anyone here has gotten to their goal or close to it and not needed any plastic surgery for their tummies, etc? I am wanting to lose quite a bit of weight and the thought of having to have a ton of surgery after losing the weight is disappointing.

Can anything be done to prevent it? I know creams and lotions wont really do much - but will alot of exercising?

I would have to agree with many of the previous people. i like to way i look in clothes, especially with the idea that i am a size 2. i do however do not feel the same way when i am naked. at the same time, when my husband met me i was a sport person, so going for surgery and getting even smaller than a size 2 also scares me. i will be going for a tummy tuck as soon as i can put the money together, but once again is a personal choice. i am 27 years old with 2 children and maybe if i never had kids and drank tons of water, i might not be needing it, but who knows. Dont get discourage since everyone is different. just keep up with the hard work.

I am from Havana area. Was told last week that my A1C was at 7 and hate to take pills.. I am starting to think real serious about OCC as I will be a self pay. Have been worried about local MDs doing fills will having the surgery done in Mexico. I was been researching WLS for about 2 years. At first it was just cosmetic reasoning, but now it is more medical reasoning..

I live in northwest indiana. i go get my fills in illinois and the doctor has been awesome. the doctor does fills with x rays so you will know if everything is fine. you pay 150 to the doctor in cash and approx 100 for the xrays. like i said he is awesome, so you wouldnt have a problem getting a fill. i am getting ready to hit my one year with the band and i am so happy that i made the decision. Good Luck!!!

Do you mean six months to reach goal or six fills???

Sabrina:)

Sorry about that, i meant 6 months to reach goal. i guess i should proofread before posting, lol.

EXCELLENT post Michelle and very good points! I had 2 fills done at OCC and they only do fills under fluoro. Very assuring as 'visuals' relaxes me to know my band is ok and I can see my newly pouch.

Like Michelle, both times at my fill appts, there were individuals waiting to have their fills 'fix' because they went somewhere else. Their biggest gripe was even though 'closer to home', they had to pay extra to go back to OCC to fix their issues. One had a total unfill and had to be on full liquids for 2 weeks and then come back to be filled. Michelle nailed it by saying in the end, you may end up spending more to correct the issue by going back to OCC, when it may have been better in the long run to go back there in the first place.

Everyone is really going to have a different opinion on this. The band is fickle, IMHO, it is how you and your band are adjusting and the knowledge of the fill dr, etc. I am one of the lucky ones who lives in San Diego and can go to OCC anytime. BUT, if I lived elsewhere, I would still go back to OCC, as I trust their expertise and going back to the 'source' in the first place, eases my mind that they can assist me in any situations I may have. And, I would still plan an 'emergency' place nearby if I couldn't get to OCC quickly.

I've been hearing there are a lot of fills drs around that are really good and they are succeeding in their weight loss journey. I am hoping others will post as well.

Good luck with your decision.

I have been banded for 8 months, and it took 2 fills for me to reach my sweet spot and 6 for me to reach my goal weight. Each person is different as you have heard prior, but in my case, i waited and used self control before i got another fill to work on the mental hunger. Therefore technically, i guess i could have had 2 fills but i choose not to. Now that i reached my goal, the band is being weird since on most days i cannot eat during lunch but then for dinner i can. however i am not gaining weight.

Keep up the good work!!

I will be doing the total body lift with Dr. Hurwitz in Pittsburgh because he seems to be the best of the best when it comes to this type of procedure...

From his website http://www.hurwitzcenter.com

Superior Skill in Body Contouring

Body contouring requires a plastic surgeon to determine which combination of procedures will best enhance the body. Dr. Hurwitz practices primarily in Pittsburgh, but also has offices in Brandywine (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania and Beverly Hills and Newport Beach, California to serve patients nationwide. He is not only fluent in existing procedures and techniques, but he also has a well-earned reputation for innovation in the field. Dr. Hurwitz has been a consistent leader in developing newer and better techniques that open up new possibilities in what can be achieved through plastic surgery.

He created the Total Body Lift, a procedure in which multiple techniques, including abdominoplasty, liposuction, breast lift, thighplasty, and brachioplasty are combined and customized to treat the entire body in as few stages as possible. This extraordinary development marked a new era in body contouring surgery, forever raising the bar of excellence for surgeons worldwide.

Dr. Hurwitz has helped thousands of patients reshape their bodies in a way that many believed was not possible. By opening new offices across the United States, Dr. Hurwitz will have the opportunity to transform even more lives through his revolutionary vision for body contouring surgery.

According to the last email I exchanged with his coordinator they can do an internet consult: The internet consultation.

We use the website to provide an initial consultation and evaluate your candidacy for surgery. This service is for international and non -local patients who desire this life changing surgery. Please use the forms provided on the website to submit your candidacy form and submit photos through the website. There is a $100 fee for this service. If Dr. Hurwitz thinks you will be a good candidate, we will contact you with an estimated price for your procedure. Each patient is different and the price can vary widely from patient to patient. If you are not a good candidate your fee will be refunded.

As for recovery they said they have home care nurses that can stay with you at your hotel or because having a medical bed helps so much after the TT they can suggest a aftercare nurses center that has 24care for others recovering from surgery.

Is that near ur house? do you mind if i ask how much/

I am going to need a tummy tuck and breast lift. i already went to a couple of doctors around here in chicago. well my questions is for those that had it done already. there are a couple of places that have offers and what not, however they are far from here. i was wondering if i was to get the surgery let say in washington, how long before i can actually hop on a plane and come home? i know that at tijuana, they want you there for a week, but after getting a quote from them, it will cost me more to have it there than here. Any help will be appreciate it.

Okay, I'm going to give you all my story. I cannot believe that I am telling this... Anyway, I have always had a hard time pooping. Sometimes, I will go 6 or 7 days without going.. Crazy, I know, but it's true!! Trust me when I tell you that I have tried EVERY single colon product in EVERY single store on this planet!! And while I may get some relief, it's never enough.

So one day while I am looking for some phone number in the phone book yellow pages, I see an ad for a homeopathic doctor that does colonics. I live in a very rural area and I thought you could only get treatments like that in California...he he.. Anyway, I made my appointment and a couple days later I showed up at the clinic for what my husband referred to as my "roto rooter appointment". Bear in mind that I had no idea what to expect. For all I knew the nurse was going to hook a butt hole size plunger up to my butt and go to town!! At this point, I didn't care, I was desperate!!

Long story short, it was the best thing that I have ever had done!! It took about a total of 45 minutes and I've got to be honest (here comes the gross part!!) I could not believe what came out of me. I guess the doc knows that most people have morbid fascinations (even with their own poop), so all the pipe work was clear so you could see exactly what was coming out of you and it was a like a train wreck, I just couldn't look away!!!

In my opinion, it's the way to go for colon cleansing. There was nothing nasty to drink and and it didn't take a week or a month to complete like most cleansers do.. As long as you don't mind a little water spigot in your bum!!

Oh and BTW, I almost forgot and left out the best part - I LOST 4 POUNDS!!!!!!!

I was wondering if you could tell how much did it cost you to have it done? i am debating if i want one or not. thanks