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Here is the weirdest thing,,, I only have 4 punctures,, they said it was because I am special.. I am sure I was a pain in the booty due to scarring. I am sorry about your swelling. Hopefully in a few days it will subside. Did they call you back from OCC? IDK if they can call in RX's here in the states. I hope that you are better soon... Say Hi to Mom and Trishia for me. Let us know how you are... XO Lisa

I'm a BIG dog lover.. I lost two in the last year,, one to cancer and the other to a schreech (sp?) owl. Both were so devastating to me especially opening the back door and finding my little Sweat Pea laying there, she dragged herself to the back door looking for her Mama (me) and died.. I was hysterical!! She was a yorkie/chihuahua mix,, best little girl you could ever have!! I miss her so much!! I say yes go for it! I rescue, rescue... I am known in the neighborhood for adopting the homeless. I am so sorry for your loss,, it is so heartfelt. I know what you mean about having a love before your children I rememebr my little boy asking me "Mama how is it that Ivan is your first born?" Ivan was my chinese sharpai and I always called him my first born.. My little boy is now 18 and Ivan has long since passed, but I have pictures of him right on my desk as he was such a great time in my life... Take care XO Lisa

Shy.. No one in my entire world will deal with spit pea soup!! I love SPS!! I will get some,, sounds so yummy.. How are you and your sis doing? I am really good,, ready to rock and roll... I can't wait to go swim though,, it is sooooo hot here!! My feet and toes are looking like prunes since I sit on the side all day.. Take care,, XO Lisa

Hiya Gang,, Something I bought yesterday at Target,, It is a Back to Basics Slushie Express for $20 dollars and it has sugarfree syrups that are additional. They were $3.99 a bottle or 3 for $6.49,, they come in sugarfree flavors. The taste was ok not to scream home about but I think a little splenda in the mix would help.. The actual slushie maker worked really well so add whatever flavors you want,,I think crytal lite is good over them or the mixed berry or tropical protien water by Special K.. Thought you'd like to know.... I am still in the recovery stage so I am always looking for something good.. XO Lisa

Great Picture Lynn.. You look great and happy.. XO Lisa

Great question. I was thinking the same thing but too afraid to ask, besides why would I ask now? ZI just had surgery on the 1st.. I love roller coasters.. Im a annual pass person myself!! I will ask next visit, but let me know if you find out anything in the mean time... LOL.. XO Lisa

Yes since we had our surgeries at the same time maybe I could meet you at the airport and we could split a ride down to TJ. I havent even began to think about when I am going back down.. I am sorry about your shoulder,, try some phazyme.. I like that a lot!! So lets come up with a date... TTL XO Lisa P. S. I think I did sleep a lot!!

Thanks Caroline.. U are right I am healing... My head wants to run and I need to heal...

Oh yes Colleen,,, We were talking about our horses in the waiting room.. Your bed was next to mine in the recovery, but everytime I went to talk to you, you were sleepig or it was my time to go.. They took you early in the AM to the airport right? Yes I was thinking the same thing about the starvation mode thing.. I am just anxious,, as I am sure we all are. Good to hear from you!! How was your trip home?

So when does the weight start coming off? The scales aren't moving but I was banded on the 1st of July.. I can tell that I am losing something as my midsection isn't the same. Is it normal for your banded tummy to feel like a ball? I can barely get anything down at this point..I am sure I am swollen inside etc,, I just can't wait to be able to do my daily swim and work out a little. I just needed to hear from you all that have gone before me.. Tell me your experience... XO Lisa

Hey Erin, (you too Lisa) Thanks for the pep talk,, I just read that and prior to reading your post I was feeling like I was mouring food so much!! You are exactly right!! I do want this bad and it isn't that bad.. It is all in my head!! TV is all commercials about food and stuff I would never eat. This is a time to reprogram my head!! It is worth it and I am worth it. This is a time where I would be grazing out of being bored. I need to find other things to do with myself. I am 4 days post op and feel full all the time but sip sip sip.. So thanx for your posts!! It is greatly appreciated and needed... XO Lisa

I am trying to put the hooker pic on but I am not sure how? HELP ME!!

Yes there are hookers,, I took their pix.. They didn't care,, they were in front of a sleazy hotel far away from R Street and the Lucerne. We were on a quest to velvet paintings as a joke and ended up in some not so nice places..I don't remember what street they were on however.... I am so happy I am a little buised up.. but very happy I had this done.. Have a nice 4th everyone.. Thanks for the great thought.. I Love you all!! XO Lisa

Shy your Husband wasn't there was he? I never saw him. ANNNNDDDD SHY is so much much more prettier than her picture she has one here. You. you sister and your Mom are so sweet! Your Mom was full of good advice. I hope you are well. Keep us posted.. XO Lisa

yes Dr.Martinez was very handsome, but I fell for Dr. Acosta.. MMMMM. My friend was liking them all. Or course Dr. Ortiz is very handsome himself. I didn't see all the bulls you saw.. I was fearing for my life in the taxi's.. I never was brave enough to try to cross the street by foot though. we stayed on the same side of the street and went to the merkato to shop, I bought Jamaica flowers (dry) to drink, it makes into a kool aid type drink after you boil it and add splenda. My friend that went is from Colima,MX and helped me shop. We got cookies and candy for the kids bought a pinanta or my little girl, than took a cab to R Street fro more shopping. Did you check out the hookers? I had a get time and can't wait to go back in 6 weeks. The fill part was really easy,, they did a test fill on me. so I am not scared at all. I am very tired and resting today but look forward life with the band... XO Lsa

I know those aren't really zebra"s down there. I was very out of it when I wrote that.. haha I am home now,, I weight 7 lbs more then when I left.. I guess it is swelling aye? Have a fill already but then they took it out.. It was to make sure everything was good over the bypass.. I begged to have them keep it in.. but of course they wouldn't..Got my nails done too so I can type worth a crap. Shy and her sister Trish with her Mom are still down there, they are wonderful people. I am with you Paula I have a lot of Jackasses in my life but I keep believing they are Zebra"s. These guys tried to get me and my friend to come to a donkey show like who would want to see that???.. ALL THE DR'S down there are so cute. They were worth the trip in itself!!..Especially Dr. Acosta,, he floats my boat!!! Everything was great, everyone is wonderful. I made some good friends there. I bought a lot of stuff, huge sombrebro I wore across the border, my husband thought I was such and idiot whe he met up with me. Thanks for all the well wishes See you later XOXO Lisa PS. I came home to a kitchen full of home made broths chicken and beef, veggie all strained through cheese cloth and full of flavor, popcycles, fudge cycles (Sugar free), jello all thanks to my wonderful husband!! PSS. Yes they still have the cows and the two headed one too that was my favorite,, it is ads to milk!

Hey guys Im an official bandact now!! I just got thru les than an hour ago.. I am a little groggy but breathing at lest.. Surgery was a piece of cake... Well just ashot hello... They have Zebra's here... On Revelution Street.. LOL.. Ok gotta walk XO Lisa~

Ok kids I am signing off for today.. I will post as soon as I am done!! Wish me luck!! and lots of GOOD shopping!! THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! XO Lisa~

Well I am blonde haired blue eyed and have live in SO Cal all my life which includes going to TJ... A Lot!! It is like anywhere else,, good and bad parts of the city.. I just walk like a dude and I highly doubt someone is gonna want to attack my fat ass when I get there tomorrow!! Common sense is the key here.. I don't think they care where you are from anyone can get robbed,, just use your head and I agree I wouldn't go out at night!! I will post in a few days how things went.. I am leaving my bullet proof vest at home though..

Thanks I read you experience and it helped a lot!! This is gonna be great! See you all on the other side:)

Well I got up this Am and hit my goal of 5% like Dr. Miranda wanted!! Wow that wasn't all that bad.. SO tomorrow is the day I leave. I feel pretty good about things, I am not scared. I am not evern thinking about my new car ha ha.. This is going to a fun experience. So until next time.. See ya later

So I am leaving in the AM to TJ.. This is so exciting!! THIS IS IT!!! I can't wait to get banded... Gotta go pick up a few things today and finish,, well ok start packing. So I will see you on the other side!! XO Lisa

WOW I have some advice,,, DO USE THAT FACILITY!! You deserve much better.. Everyone there deserves better. I am sorry that you had to go through that,, but sister listen to us when we tell you to call OCC. I am not banded yet, but will be as of Tuesday. Dr. Ortiz was great on the phone for our consultation. He even gives out his cell phone for contact, you won't find that in the US.. Carolyn is wonderful,, I scheduled with her. I am excited to go and KNOW that I won't be mistreated. Good luck to you and please keep looking.. You must demand decent providers regardless if that provider is the Dr. or his staff!! XO Lisa~

Ok I thought I would never blog.. I am not sure why but I always thought it wasn't me. So here I am and I am not sure what I am to say... SOOOOOO..... I am going to start off by saying I am leaving day after tomorrow to have my lap placed on July 1st.. I am excited not really nervous, just want it over and done with and back with my family at home,, on my way to a healthier life..(I refuse to punctuate properly on this blog by the way). I am a little irritated by my husband today though,, he means well, but has annoyed me to no end today. We were in the pool with the baby and he offered me the brand new 2008 Mercedes I have been wanting for the past year if I agreed not to go through with the surgery on Tuesday. WTH???? I feel that I have done all my due dilligence, conferrged with everyone on this site, I did my homework!! He has let everything go til' today. Here it is the weekend and no one to talk to about what is to happen to me on Tuesday... He has decided to wave this car in front of my face like this isn't serious. I am dead serious about this and know that I am going to go through with it!! I did agree to write a half baked will before I left and I decided to make him purchase the mercedes any way with all the bells and whisltes and bury me in it. HA HA..If need be.... I know he just worried about me, but I am the type that once my mind is made up that is it, I am doing it!! I just don't need that type of manipulated impulsive offer right before I leave... This isn't an option to back out.. I am determined to do this!! So that is my feelings for today. I can't wait for Monday to come... This is going to be great for me. BTW my husband doesn't know it yet but I AM getting that car when I get back,, Panoramic sunroof and I am going to ask for the AMG to boot!! Well that is it for me now.. I am not sure if anyone reads this or not but this is cool as a diary for me.. See ya xo Lisa~

If what you are talking about is the little blender thing that is on TV, I have heard really crappy reviews when I looked for one so I went and bought a similar product on line from target for $30.. The bullet is around 60 bux I saw them at Costco and Bed Bath and Beyond online and I read a lot of break down stories so I bought the cheaper version so if it breaks I won't be too upset about it and target usually takes things back..I bought the "Bella Cuicina" it seems to be ok, it made the awful tasting optifast tasting whippy and much better to stomach!! It comes with the large and small cups, lids and two diferent blades, similar to the bullet. Hope that helps a little.. Lisa