no, we need citrate not carbonate

If you want to lose weight to go on the Amazing race or to join the US Armed forces or NASA or something, go on a strict diet and exercise program.  You'd be risk for a heart attack at a 55 BMI for any of these super fit required programs as stands.

Um, no our stomachs don't explode.  We are not freaks.  Being obese you are more of a freak.  Have you tried doing any sports or exercise as a pre-op?  It seems you want to be super athletic post-op but usually people have a spark pre-op.  Overweight people can be athletic, they can exercise regularly!  For most of us, it is our diet of too many calories especially simple carbs that gets us in trouble

All best to you,

L

Hope you feel better.  Achieving the dream of having babies is great.

Sadly we can't blame metabolic issues or  genetics for eating too much & exercising too little.  

All best,

Layla

Just curious - why look at the memorials upon returning after a long time?

If you know of any deaths, maybe you should update.

All best,

L

Awww!  Awesome!  Merry Christmas to you all!

I am so glad that you are wise and so you are stable and healing!

All best,

Layla

some older people I know or have seen eat like beasts.  Honest I don't know how they digest so much food 

Yeah, that is true. I had a band that fit like a bracelet on a ring finger.  It is like you have never had WLS at all without restriction.  I had lots of bumps and was not able to tolerate restriction until my 3rd year.  It also is not loosened nor tightened with wreckless abandon.  Sometimes it can tighten on it's own when flying, changing climates - humidity, a woman's cycle, etc.  So sometimes a slight unfill/loosening when traveling is a great idea.  It can keep you out of an emergency situation.  

Once on vacation to P.R.  my band did not start off tight at all but the flight did something terrible to me - I suppose my stomach inside the band swelled.  The entire trip I could only eat ice cream.  I had my niece and nephew who were young teens with me.  I choked and choked at night and truly believed I needed medical intervention - a pill I took was stuck for 2 days.  That band!  

Christie probably can eat - no problem!   Ryan probably can't eat!  I swear this is true.  People hate to admit that if they can eat, they do.  I only lost with the band after the 3rd year because I actually had "restriction" and because I was terrified of choking in my sleep - so I would not eat at night. Now with my Sleeve, it is so gentle and easy on me that I choose to eat most times  . . .  because I can.

Best,

Layla

No, she put on weight long before that - though now she is the biggest ever post-op.  It was Bells Palsy she was diagnosed with which my uncle had and never gained an ounce (it doesn't cause weight gain). It's caused by facial nerve damage.  She's had a tremendous amount of plastic surgery everywhere including her face!  She I believed posed extensively in the nude for Playboy (or girl - the one for men lol) after she lost the weight and had plastic surgery everywhere.

The point is she is like every single one of us, no better.  Even when you have everything money can buy  personal trainer, chef, clean food delivery, programs), addiction to food, compulsive eating and lack of exercise can easily win out.

This picture is very recent.  I looked again and it is dated September 2015.  Her daughter Lola looks the right age to be now.

I have always wished nothing but the best for her since the beginning.  I hope she pulls it together if she feels uncomfortable.  Saddest part is she has made a huge impact on her daughters.  Lola seemed to have had a weight issue very early on.  I did too and it did not resolve.

I wish everyone success and the absolute best life - this includes Carnie!

Never heard of this ever happening ever and I have been around more than a decade.  But great if it does!  Things change.  I think though companies/employees pay a certain amount in premiums for specific insurance.

Best,

L

OMG, I think I spent a large portion of my evening looking into laser hair removal and PCOS.  I didn't get the answer I needed but right here, so quick I get it from you.

Thanks!  And I hope your PCOS goes into remission once more and for good.

Thanks Karen!