WASHINGTON (AP) - Consumers nationwide should not eat fresh bagged spinach, say health officials probing a multistate outbreak of E. coli that killed at least one person and made dozens of others sick. Food and Drug Administration and state officials don't know the cause of the outbreak, although raw, packaged spinach appears likely. "We're advising people not to eat it," said Dr. David Acheson of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition It was reported a few minutes ago to throw out all bagged spinach! Hugs, Sandyd

First off....If you have good insurance then getting the surgery in Reno is fine. I'm sure the doctors are more than qualified. I'm one of those poor people that make too much to qualify for state assistance....and not enough to be able to afford medical insurance....not ot mention no insurance agency will touch me because of my obesity....so I have to pay out of pocket. I found a place in Idaho Falls, ID....it's like the place in Reno...and the whole surgery (lapband) from post op to 12 weeks pre op is 12K. That covers everything you need to take care of the process. Even with the travel time and the couple trips you would have to make after the surgery...you're not even coming close of the cost of Reno's costs. I contacted this hospital in Idaho 2 weeks ago. My surgery is scheduled for Mid Novemeber....( they would get me in sooner...but I want to wait until after my anniversary...;). Research your options before you dive into Western Bariatrics...:)

Hi my name is Sarah I am 5 months post op and not losing any weight I had ny third fill 6 weeks ago and go in for a check up on tuesday. I think I need another fill because I am not losing but at the same time I have trouble with food not going down sliming and other times a can eat a whole lean cuisine. I am wondering if any one has some advice on what I should do I dont want my band to be too full or will I know when it is just right I am so down on my self because I havent been losing that I want to have a fill to start losing again so I will be more motivated. I am so confused as you can tell. If any one can help that would be great!

Hey there... Reno is a great place to live. I actually live in Carson City which is about 25 minutes south of Reno. I am a WLS coach and would be happy to help you in any way I can... email me when you get here... kymber.wlscoach@gmail dot com

I just came across your post, this is my first post and you do not know me but I am praying for both of your grandparents. I truly do hope everything goes okay with them. {{{hugs}}} Jill, in Kentucky.