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I had a friend whose band sliped and the dr did a total unfil for 6 weeks and it fixed itself. Not that that is the answer but it is good you are still getting food down. Let us know what dr says

I will say that I had comfort knowing the united states was only 10 minutes away too. The OCC itself was beautiful and CLEAN! The violence in TJ is really the only detractor. I would do it again in a heart beat

also remember salt makes you retain water too. very normal to flucuate 2 to 5 lbs in a day and if you ate alot of salt it takes a couple of days to get rid of it.

Dr Q is awesome and he is really there. I had a sucessful surgery there last July and will be going back for my lower body lift. They were so helpful and wonderful down there

Just so you know it it is deductible only in the year you pay for it. If you paid with a credit card in 2009 it is deducible in 2009 but if you make payments (only the amount paid in that yr are deducible) you can continue to deduct in the yrs that you continue to pay for it. Hope this makes sense but I have alot of people come in and tell me the have $1200 i medical but only have paid $800 still owe $400 then only the $800 is deductible for that yr. If you paid with other source like Credit card and Dr was paid it is all deductible. Hope that helps...

Woo Hoo Shelby! I am so proud of you! Im running a 10K in april and it kind of scares me as all I have run is a 5K (and thats double) But I will finish it even if I have to walk some! ran 4 miles yesterday and my hips feel it today. You are such an inspiration! Keep up the hard work. I too am almost in the 130's sooooo excited!

Oh I am so excited for you! Dont worry about restriction for now, just enjoy being pregnant!!! WOO HOO!!!

Donna, That is funny you said that about planes because I flew to Hawaii and could not eat that whole week. I do not have a tight fill , so that was a rough week.

The band is so funny but I will say hot drinks in the morning help with morning tightness. I do not always have it but when i do it seems to help. the Band must be a woman (he he) Cant make up her mind.

Well here is my two cents lol... I would get it done before the trip. I was back to normal 3 weeks after surgery (no more gas) I would not get a fill until after the trip so she can still enjoy all the great foods and such. This is about health, not just weight loss and my only wish was to have done it sooner. I could eat all I wanted even after my first fill. I would have done great on a vacation. 1 for the wife, he he

Cosmed will have a new building soon, with a recovery room to stay in. I used Dr Q because Dr Ortiz told me he was who he suggested. I want a person who has practiced for many years. Dr Q has practiced for over 20 yrs. I know Denise used Dr Campos and was very happy. I am sure both are great... I am waiting for new building to do the extended TT but I will be back to dr Q for sure. He was amazing with very little pain. He called me everyday for the first 3 days then 1 time a week after that for the next two weeks. He answered my emails.

Yeah That last 10 is whats killing me too. I am working out 4 times a week but a size 10 is pretty awesome and we just have to remember that. Happy Holidays to you too!

I Think it depends on your skin. I have a lot of skin hanging but with cloths I am very happy. Well worth it. I plan on a lower body lift when I get the funds. You may never look the way you want but i know how much happier and healthier I feel

I too had a Breast lift and aug with Cosmed, Dr Q is awesome!

call doc. If you cant get water down its serious! If you can do liquids I would for 72 hrs. Ugh very scary!

Well for me they added 1.8 cc on first fill. They mostly stay under 2 cc first fill to work you into understanding restriction. I did not have much restriction until my second fill. It was there, just not like it is now. Its a little more forgiving and you learn to eat slower and small bites and chew chew chew. Thats what my fill dr in Flagstaff told me...

I lost mine at 24 after 8 yrs of attacks. No one figured it out because my pain radiated to my mid stomach (not side). They kept telling me it was an ulser or constipation. Attacks got much worse at 23 when I lost 40 lbs on a diet. Just keep in mind you can be a man ,not 40, not fertile and still have these problems. If you feel pain it is a simple ultra sound to tell you. It does happen alot with people who lose weight

Awesome!

I had surgery on Thursday and was back at work on Monday. I was sore and bloated but not miserable. I am a whimp compared to others! It was a pretty easy surgery for me

I had Gallstones after my first weight loss and I was only 23 yrs old. It was a simple ultra sound to find them. I didnt throw up though just serious pain after I ate.

Totally agree with Pammie. With my lift my nipples looked like bacon, and now they are beautiful! I didnt have alot of pain but I was worried about how they looked. 3 weeks later Everything was healing nicely and 3 months in I love them so much. I have taken progression photos and it is amazing the changes in a couple of weeks. Rest and dont do to much

I talked to someone who had it with a TT and she said it was well worth the extra cost... I want one when I have mine

You Go Girl!!!

as I was looking through the picture I thought about what we do for beauty... Next is my LBL. Post pics when your color is in. I had the boob lift and it was minor pain. was my easiest surgery yet.

Congrats!!!! An Unexpected blessing

Awesome Video! And you are right we have been happy all along but healthier now! Good luck with plastic surgery and post how it all goes...