Re: My Mexico Experience

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Tammy,

lol your so silly! , Caprise, and Ruby stayed at the hospital while Ingrid and I adventured out. Neither one of us got the worm lol I brought the tequila home. One for us to keep and one for a gift. To tell the truth I don't like tequila but the bottles are beautiful and from what Yolanda tells me that's the best tequila you can get. I'm sure we will open the bottle in a few month's but sorry to say there is no worm in either bottle. If there was I would be more than happy to let you have it lol.

Karlie )

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Karlie,

That's great. It's especially nice for those of us

" about-to-be-banded " (surgery date 04/12) to hear all about your

experience. I'm so glad all is going well. Keep us posted. God bless!

Vivian

My Mexico experience

Welp I am back from having my surgery and things are going good.

First I would like to say that I couldn't have gone with a better

group of women. Caprise, , and Ruby were awesome and Ingrid

(Capris's friend) was super great. It really helped to have someone

there that wasn't having surgery. Ignrid you were so much fun! I will

always remember our crazy taxi ride to get tequila the day after I

had surgery. I have done some crazy things in my life but I think

that topped it lol.

For anyone who is scared to go to Mexico to have surgery I am here to

tell you that there is not one thing to be scared of. I was a little

nervous about going but once I got there and saw Mexicali and met

Yolanda, Dr. Aceves, , and Nina I KNEW I was in great hands.

Dr. Aceves is a very soft spoken, knowledgeable man and one of the

BEST Doctor's I have met. He answered every single question we had

and made us feel right at home. Dr. Aveces visited me twice before

surgery and three times the day after surgery. He seemes to be very

concerned about how you are doing before and after surgery. I have

not one thing bad to say about Dr. Aceves or his staff. is

also a very soft spoken young man that is very caring and loving. He

held my hand while I had my IV because he knew I was scared. Yolanda

is one of the happiest funniest people. She will make you laugh so

hard even though it hurts lol. Nina is BEAUTIFUL! What I would do for

a body like that and oh my goodness is she just the sweetest!

I had some major shoulder pain when I arrived home and had to see my

Doctor here in Oregon today. He gave me some liquid pain medicine and

now I feel fine. My right leg is going numb but Nina said that might

be due to the shot they give you in your leg during surgery. My

incision's look great and I have already lost 8 pounds.

I have been reading the post's about the horrible fill's that yall

have been getting. Since my flight was over booked on my way to San

Diego I was given a later flight and a free round trip ticket to use

any time so I plan on going to see Dr. Aceves to get my first fill

and hopefully every fill after that. I wish all of you the best of

luck and hope that yall can find a fill Doctor that know's what they

are doing.

If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask me. I don't

believe in surgar coating anything especially when it comes to your

health. I will answer you honestly and help you with what ever

questions you may have. I will be posting pictures tomorrow for

everyone to see )

Sorry this is so long guess I just had a lot to say lol.

Karlie )

DOB 3/27/06

312/304/170

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Hi Karlie, Welcome back!!! I am so glad everything went well for you. I do have one question for you though. What were you,Caprise,jessica, ruby and ingrid doing going and getting Tequila!!!!!!!!!! LOL You guys sound like you had way too much fun!!!! Tammy I. Who got the worm???? LOLmkellybate@... wrote: Karlie, That's great. It's especially nice for those of us "about-to-be-banded" (surgery date 04/12) to hear all about your experience. I'm so glad all is going well. Keep us posted. God bless!Vivian My Mexico experienceWelp I am back

from having my surgery and things are going good.First I would like to say that I couldn't have gone with a bettergroup of women. Caprise, , and Ruby were awesome and Ingrid(Capris's friend) was super great. It really helped to have someonethere that wasn't having surgery. Ignrid you were so much fun! I willalways remember our crazy taxi ride to get tequila the day after Ihad surgery. I have done some crazy things in my life but I thinkthat topped it lol.For anyone who is scared to go to Mexico to have surgery I am here totell you that there is not one thing to be scared of. I was a littlenervous about going but once I got there and saw Mexicali and metYolanda, Dr. Aceves, , and Nina I KNEW I was in great hands.Dr. Aceves is a very soft spoken, knowledgeable man and one of theBEST Doctor's I have met. He answered every single question we hadand made us feel right at home. Dr. Aveces visited me twice

beforesurgery and three times the day after surgery. He seemes to be veryconcerned about how you are doing before and after surgery. I havenot one thing bad to say about Dr. Aceves or his staff. isalso a very soft spoken young man that is very caring and loving. Heheld my hand while I had my IV because he knew I was scared. Yolandais one of the happiest funniest people. She will make you laugh sohard even though it hurts lol. Nina is BEAUTIFUL! What I would do fora body like that and oh my goodness is she just the sweetest!I had some major shoulder pain when I arrived home and had to see myDoctor here in Oregon today. He gave me some liquid pain medicine andnow I feel fine. My right leg is going numb but Nina said that mightbe due to the shot they give you in your leg during surgery. Myincision's look great and I have already lost 8 pounds.I have been reading the post's about the horrible fill's that

yallhave been getting. Since my flight was over booked on my way to SanDiego I was given a later flight and a free round trip ticket to useany time so I plan on going to see Dr. Aceves to get my first filland hopefully every fill after that. I wish all of you the best ofluck and hope that yall can find a fill Doctor that know's what theyare doing.If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask me. I don'tbelieve in surgar coating anything especially when it comes to yourhealth. I will answer you honestly and help you with what everquestions you may have. I will be posting pictures tomorrow foreveryone to see )Sorry this is so long guess I just had a lot to say lol.Karlie )DOB 3/27/06312/304/170

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Hi Karlie, I like your ticker!! I have one but I still cant figure out how to get the damn thing at the bottom of my message. It goes all the way down to the bottom of all the messages!!! Go Figure! The only ( I like to call it) To Kill Ya I like is in a Margarita!! Yummy preferably strawberry. I used to know someone in my wilder days that bought tequila with the worm in it and she ate it!! YUKKIE!!!! She said if you ate the worm only it would have you going! 8 pounds WOOHOOO!!! Tammy IrishPinkyPinkerton06@... wrote: Tammy, lol your so silly! ,

Caprise, and Ruby stayed at the hospital while Ingrid and I adventured out. Neither one of us got the worm lol I brought the tequila home. One for us to keep and one for a gift. To tell the truth I don't like tequila but the bottles are beautiful and from what Yolanda tells me that's the best tequila you can get. I'm sure we will open the bottle in a few month's but sorry to say there is no worm in either bottle. If there was I would be more than happy to let you have it lol. Karlie )

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Ooh, Karlie. Let me know what brand of tequila that is. I go through a lot of it in the summer (well, not me personally). I have a pool and whenever anyone comes over to swim, it just seems to be an expectation that I'll pull out the blender and make margaritas! Ole!! Of course, if it's REALLY good, I'll get out the cheap stuff when there's a crowd and save the good stuff for myself. :>) Phyllis (I love the scale and progress bar on your emails)

Re: My Mexico experience

Tammy,

lol your so silly! , Caprise, and Ruby stayed at the hospital while Ingrid and I adventured out. Neither one of us got the worm lol I brought the tequila home. One for us to keep and one for a gift. To tell the truth I don't like tequila but the bottles are beautiful and from what Yolanda tells me that's the best tequila you can get. I'm sure we will open the bottle in a few month's but sorry to say there is no worm in either bottle. If there was I would be more than happy to let you have it lol.

Karlie )

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Karlie:

I am SO glad that everything went well for you. Thank you for

sharing your experience.....I have been waiting for you to write in

and say how thing were. I am looking forward to my date on May12th.

Eileen

>

> Welp I am back from having my surgery and things are going good.

> First I would like to say that I couldn't have gone with a better

> group of women. Caprise, , and Ruby were awesome and Ingrid

> (Capris's friend) was super great. It really helped to have

someone

> there that wasn't having surgery. Ignrid you were so much fun! I

will

> always remember our crazy taxi ride to get tequila the day after I

> had surgery. I have done some crazy things in my life but I think

> that topped it lol.

>

> For anyone who is scared to go to Mexico to have surgery I am here

to

> tell you that there is not one thing to be scared of. I was a

little

> nervous about going but once I got there and saw Mexicali and met

> Yolanda, Dr. Aceves, , and Nina I KNEW I was in great hands.

> Dr. Aceves is a very soft spoken, knowledgeable man and one of the

> BEST Doctor's I have met. He answered every single question we had

> and made us feel right at home. Dr. Aveces visited me twice before

> surgery and three times the day after surgery. He seemes to be

very

> concerned about how you are doing before and after surgery. I have

> not one thing bad to say about Dr. Aceves or his staff. is

> also a very soft spoken young man that is very caring and loving.

He

> held my hand while I had my IV because he knew I was scared.

Yolanda

> is one of the happiest funniest people. She will make you laugh so

> hard even though it hurts lol. Nina is BEAUTIFUL! What I would do

for

> a body like that and oh my goodness is she just the sweetest!

>

> I had some major shoulder pain when I arrived home and had to see

my

> Doctor here in Oregon today. He gave me some liquid pain medicine

and

> now I feel fine. My right leg is going numb but Nina said that

might

> be due to the shot they give you in your leg during surgery. My

> incision's look great and I have already lost 8 pounds.

>

> I have been reading the post's about the horrible fill's that yall

> have been getting. Since my flight was over booked on my way to

San

> Diego I was given a later flight and a free round trip ticket to

use

> any time so I plan on going to see Dr. Aceves to get my first fill

> and hopefully every fill after that. I wish all of you the best of

> luck and hope that yall can find a fill Doctor that know's what

they

> are doing.

>

> If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask me. I don't

> believe in surgar coating anything especially when it comes to

your

> health. I will answer you honestly and help you with what ever

> questions you may have. I will be posting pictures tomorrow for

> everyone to see )

>

> Sorry this is so long guess I just had a lot to say lol.

>

> Karlie )

> DOB 3/27/06

> 312/304/170

>

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The tequila is in a tall red or blue bottle and it say's Anejo Tequila Corralejo. Don't ask me what that means cause I have no clue what so ever lol. All the witting is in Spanish but the guy at the liquor store said that the red bottle is aged for 18 months and the blue bottle aged for 8 months so I would recommend the red bottle.

Personally I can't stand tequila except in margaritas. I decided to consume a large amount one night with my ex-husband and woke up the next morning naked and on the floor lol. Not knowing what happened or where my clothes were. From what I hear tequila has done that to many others so I'm not the only one lol.

Hope you can find a bottle. Just remember to keep your clothes on!

Karlie

PS If you go to tickercentral.com you can have a ticker like mine too.

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Or you can just give them the good stuff on the first margarita and once they are numb break out the generic!!! My friends and family dont care what you give them as long as you keep it coming!!! What a bunch of lushes!!!! LOL Tammy I.

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hey karlie dont you know tequila makes your clothes fall off lolol jessiePinkyPinkerton06@... wrote: The tequila is in a tall red or blue bottle and it say's Anejo Tequila Corralejo. Don't ask me what that means cause I have no clue what so ever lol. All the witting is in Spanish but the guy at the liquor store said that the red bottle is aged for 18 months and the blue bottle aged for 8 months so I would recommend the red bottle. Personally I can't stand tequila except in margaritas. I decided to consume a large amount one night with my ex-husband and woke up the next morning naked and on the floor lol. Not knowing what happened or where my clothes were. From what I

hear tequila has done that to many others so I'm not the only one lol. Hope you can find a bottle. Just remember to keep your clothes on! Karlie PS If you go to tickercentral.com you can have a ticker like mine too.

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HI Karlie, The thought of being with my ex husband and my clothes off at the same time makes me want to drink a bottle of Tequila or two!! Tammy I.

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Tammy, good idea! About protein drinks - I went to Trader Joe's today and bought two brands. I haven't tried either yet. One is Met Rx which a coworker of mine says she really likes a lot. You can use up to 3 scoops for a "shake" and that totals 46Gm protein, 2Gm fat, and 7 Gm carb. I notice the directions say to mix the 3 scoops with 12-16 oz of water or milk. I don't think any of us can drink that much for a meal, so the carbs and protein will end up being less per serving. The other I plan to try is Aria "women's protein". I think I goofed on this one. Says mix 2 scoops with 1/4 - 1/3 cup of water, milk, juice or yogurt, stir, then drink right away. Purpose is to supply plent of protein from soy and whey sources. 14 Gm protein, 1 Gm fat, and 3 Gm carb (and 2 of those are fiber). I'll post again once I have tried them. Phyllis

Re: My Mexico experience

Or you can just give them the good stuff on the first margarita and once they are numb break out the generic!!! My friends and family dont care what you give them as long as you keep it coming!!! What a bunch of lushes!!!! LOL

Tammy I.

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Karlie, OK, I'll try to keep my clothes on! lol I don't like tequila except in margaritas also. I tried shooters once, with the lime and salt, on the hand - all that. Couldn't get drunk - it was too disgusting to continue. I was WAY younger when I did that. Oh, I forgot, on a sunset boat ride referred to as the "booze cruise" in Cabo San Lucas, I was offered a shot of tequila by one of the guys on the boat. I said "OK", he lifted my chin and started pouring. I swallowed most but some dribbled down my chin - and my dear friend made a point of getting a picture of that! OK - I wasn't young this time - it was last year. LOL!! Thanks for the info on the ticker. I'll look into after I finish my taxes and couple other things. Phyllis

Re: My Mexico experience

The tequila is in a tall red or blue bottle and it say's Anejo Tequila Corralejo. Don't ask me what that means cause I have no clue what so ever lol. All the witting is in Spanish but the guy at the liquor store said that the red bottle is aged for 18 months and the blue bottle aged for 8 months so I would recommend the red bottle.

Personally I can't stand tequila except in margaritas. I decided to consume a large amount one night with my ex-husband and woke up the next morning naked and on the floor lol. Not knowing what happened or where my clothes were. From what I hear tequila has done that to many others so I'm not the only one lol.

Hope you can find a bottle. Just remember to keep your clothes on!

Karlie

PS If you go to tickercentral.com you can have a ticker like mine too.

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lol - you two!!!

Re: My Mexico experience

HI Karlie,

The thought of being with my ex husband and my clothes off at the same time makes me want to drink a bottle of Tequila or two!!

Tammy I.

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lol well any excuse for a margaretta i up for that lolol tammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote: HI Karlie, The thought of being with my ex husband and my clothes off at the same time makes me want to drink a bottle of Tequila or two!! Tammy I.

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Okay Phyllis, Let me know after youve tried them if there any good. I did go to wall mart today and I was looking for the met ex but couldnt find them So I did buy Atkins and EAS. I will try one in the morning and I will let you know if they are any good. I know someone mentioned these brands and said they thought they were good. The items I ordered from bariatriceating .com have shipped and they said I should have them by the 10th. I ordered some shakes, bars and I think some low calorie,carbs cookies. We will see. Talk To You Soon!! Tammy Irish

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I picked up a 4 pack of protien shakes from a local grocery last night. Carb Solutions is the manufacture. It is ready to drink...no mixing. 21g of protein....1g sugar. Actually it tastes pretty good. It is 11 fl. oz. "Phyllis D." <tobygirl5@...> wrote: Tammy, good idea! About protein drinks - I went to Trader Joe's today and bought two brands. I haven't tried either yet. One is Met Rx which a coworker of mine says she really likes a lot. You can use up to 3 scoops for a "shake" and that totals 46Gm protein, 2Gm fat, and 7 Gm carb. I notice the directions say to mix the 3 scoops with 12-16 oz of water or milk. I don't think any of us can drink that much for a

meal, so the carbs and protein will end up being less per serving. The other I plan to try is Aria "women's protein". I think I goofed on this one. Says mix 2 scoops with 1/4 - 1/3 cup of water, milk, juice or yogurt, stir, then drink right away. Purpose is to supply plent of protein from soy and whey sources. 14 Gm protein, 1 Gm fat, and 3 Gm carb (and 2 of those are fiber). I'll post again once I have tried them. Phyllis Re: My Mexico experience Or you can just give them the good stuff on the first margarita and once they are numb break out the generic!!! My friends and family dont care what you give them as long as you keep it coming!!! What a bunch of lushes!!!! LOL Tammy I.

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Thanks, . That's what I really want - premixed. No mess, can get them good and cold and they can "keep" - like in the fridge in my office - for quite a while. Thanks for the idea. PD

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Or you can just give them the good stuff on the first margarita and once they are numb break out the generic!!! My friends and family dont care what you give them as long as you keep it coming!!! What a bunch of lushes!!!! LOL

Tammy I.

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Yup, that's what I did....brought them into work and am keeping them in the refrig. Don't want to be bringing in milk and powder....or mix at home and try to transport myself...Hee, Hee...I tried that...and it leaked....what a mess....."Phyllis D." <tobygirl5@...> wrote: Thanks, . That's what I really want - premixed. No mess, can get them good and cold and they can "keep" - like in the fridge in my office - for quite a while. Thanks for the idea. PD Re: My Mexico experience Or you can just give them the good stuff on the first margarita and once they are numb break out the generic!!! My friends and family dont care what you give them as long as

you keep it coming!!! What a bunch of lushes!!!! LOL Tammy I. Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.

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, I'm sorry you still feel so bad. Boy, you were miserable Monday. I'm still experiencing more pain than I expected. It's only the one incision for the gallbladder. You saw those God-awful stones! Dr. A. had to make a big cut to get that honker of a GB out!

Mom really enjoyed meeting you and spending time with you. She has asked me about you each day when she's called. I'll be glad to report you've checked in! You didn't tell me Tammy left you a note. Sorry you didn't get to meet her. She's quite a good lady!

Oh, I just got interrupted by a knock on the door. I almost didn't answer because I look so ratty. (to go out for a walk with TobyGirl, I wore a jacket over my "sleepshirt" and wore a stars and stripes baseball cap and sunglasses to "hide". Anyway, I answered and was greeted with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers - from my boss! (another wonderful doctor, I might add).

Anyway, glad you checked in, . Keep in touch. The posts I've been reading since I got home have been incredibly helpful for those of us in our first days of banding. Take care. Phyllis

My Mexico Experience

Hi Phyllis & Everyone,Today is this first day I have been on the computer since my surgery on 4/22/06. I am still sore & a little tired and I am so sick of broths that I don't even want to eat, but other than that my experience has been wonderful. I don't think I ever been treated so well in my life. Phyllis, our ride to the airport was quite an experience!!! You & your mom are such great ladies and I am so glad we finally met even if it was on the last day. I also wanted to thank Tammy I for leaving such a sweet note in Ernesto's car for me, I just wish we could of met. A.

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Hi , I am glad you got my note to you. I wish I could of met you too. I am struggling today alot with broths, broths and more broths!! I have veared off the beaten path as one might say today. I have not been a good girl. Lets see, I have had a tootsie pop, some shells that I made the family for dinner and I am kicking myself right now for it!! I have been doing really well and today it got to me. I seem to have a tougher time as the days go by. I am trying not to beat myself up over it. I havent had any PBing and maybe thats the problem!! It all has went down nice and smooth! So tomorrow is a new day and hopefully it will be better than today. Tammy I. DOB-4/20/06

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// I have not been a good girl.//

It's OK. You are forgiven. Now start over :-)

//I have had a tootsie pop, some shells //

Again, its alright, just dont do it again.

// I am kicking myself right now for it!! //

At least you know you were not supposed to do it.

We have all kicked ourselves at one time or another. Dont dwell on

your slip. Nobody's perfect.

//I have been doing really well and today it got to me.//

We all have bad days but if you have more good days then bad, you

know you are doing alright.

// I seem to have a tougher time as the days go by.//

Yes it is tough. I had to find a hobby to keep me busy because I

could not eat when i was bored. I tried crochet but i could only

make a straight line. I couldn't figure out how to go back and

forth to make anything so i gave it up. I did find Cross Stitch

which i now LOVE. I am now a cross stitch addict but i guess thats

better then a food addict.

//I havent had any PBing and maybe thats the problem!! //

That is because you do not have a fill. There is no restriction so

you can eat and you will be hungry.

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--- tammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote:

Hi Tammy,

I was just wondering how you are doing today? I

haven't pb'd either. I was doing really good until

yesterday and I seem to be very hungry. Today I had a

whole can of chicken broth for lunch & I am still

hungry. I am getting worried.

> Hi ,

>

> I am glad you got my note to you. I wish I could

> of met you too. I am struggling today alot with

> broths, broths and more broths!! I have veared off

> the beaten path as one might say today. I have not

> been a good girl. Lets see, I have had a tootsie

> pop, some shells that I made the family for dinner

> and I am kicking myself right now for it!! I have

> been doing really well and today it got to me. I

> seem to have a tougher time as the days go by.

>

> I am trying not to beat myself up over it. I

> havent had any PBing and maybe thats the problem!!

> It all has went down nice and smooth! So tomorrow is

> a new day and hopefully it will be better than

> today.

>

> Tammy I.

>

>

>

>

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>

>

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Hi , Well today has been better for me. It is 11:34am and I havent ate yet. I am just now starting to get hungry though. I had a cup of tea this morning and then about an hour and a half went to Starbucks with my sister and had a Chai Tea SMALL ONE!!! I ALWAYS get a Venti Nonfat Latte!! So this was BIG for me!! LOL When I came home I did end up with some serious diarrhea again (sorry Everyone). I thought it was from the broths but apparently not. I do think that I have drank too much though because I have that pain in my chest again. So I am not going to eat yet and wait a little while. Maybe some of the others have some advice for us newly banded about the hunger issues. Is it normal?? Should we be doing something differently?? Hang in there ! We'll get through it! Tammy I. DOB-4/20/06 248/237/130

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--- tammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote:

I Forgot to mention to you earlier that I also have

diarrhea after everything I eat. It sound like we are

going through a lot of the same things. I did notice

that your ticker has gone down though... CONGRATS!!!

> Hi ,

>

> Well today has been better for me. It is 11:34am

> and I havent ate yet. I am just now starting to get

> hungry though. I had a cup of tea this morning and

> then about an hour and a half went to Starbucks with

> my sister and had a Chai Tea SMALL ONE!!! I ALWAYS

> get a Venti Nonfat Latte!! So this was BIG for me!!

> LOL When I came home I did end up with some serious

> diarrhea again (sorry Everyone). I thought it was

> from the broths but apparently not.

>

> I do think that I have drank too much though

> because I have that pain in my chest again. So I am

> not going to eat yet and wait a little while.

>

> Maybe some of the others have some advice for us

> newly banded about the hunger issues. Is it normal??

> Should we be doing something differently??

>

> Hang in there ! We'll get through it!

>

> Tammy I.

>

>

>

>

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Thank You ! How are you doing with your weight loss?? Today I am REALLY hungry and struggling with the broth thing. Its not that I am sick of it, Its that I feel full so I stop eating but then I am hungry again within an hour or so. Tammy I. DOB-4/20/06 248/237/130

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