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Timothy Reed8, thanks! :-) Do you usually live in the NYC area?

tamarix, regarding food—I honestly think it becomes a catch-all substitute for everything. It’s comfort, it's pain relief, it's how people deal with anxiety or fear. In your case, I suspect if you can just tackle those underlying emotions first, the weight will naturally start dropping. People dealing with depression or high anxiety tend to gain weight, but the pounds aren't the root issue; they actually need someone to talk to. Think about whether that's what's happening with you and if you might be focusing on the wrong thing.

Timothy Reed8, my BMI is 39, and my blood pressure spikes every now and then. My triglycerides have always been high, and now a few other things are off too. Do you think I'll qualify for the program for free?

Is that first appointment just for the consultation and measurements, or should I expect more than that on the same day? 🙂 I really don't want to be caught off guard 😁 by a gastroscopy. 😁 It feels a bit sketchy because they asked me to bring in all my medical referrals immediately, except for the one for the psychologist!

Is there a specific daily calorie goal recommended while you have the "balloon" in, and once it's out?

So, I think I called it right over the phone 🙄—the guy is totally hot 🙂

Anyone want me to try my hand at some psychic readings on a total stranger? 😁😁😁😁

Ugh, and those five different permits... when am I even supposed to get through them all? Seriously, I can already see myself waiting until next year just to get to the front of the line :-)

Hey, what’s the vibe for that first date? Do I seriously need to strip down to my underwear just to make sure my bra matches my outfit? 😁😁😁

Timothy Reed8 said:Spot on! Seriously... that whole "calming down" thing and what you called the "drift."
I tried swapping out the binge-eating for something else... it was a total bust. This sugar stuff works way too well. 🙄

I’m the exact same way. When I'm on it, I'm everywhere at once—super active, creative, feeling like I can conquer the world!🙂 But I can't sustain it. There's zero middle ground with me. It's either go-mode or I'm totally sober and measured. Just pure extremes. 😠

I'm done using junk food to cope. I just want to be myself and actually reach my potential instead of suppressing everything and running away from how I feel!☕

Timothy Reed8 👍

I totally saw myself in what you said. I think we’re both finally ready for a change, and honestly, that’s all that matters. 😁😁 I mean, I didn't really wrap my head around it until almost ten years after you did... but hey, better late than never, right?

I’m going to share my experience so far, though it’s pretty modest. 😁 So, I gave Dr. Obama a call on his cell today, and honestly? I was fully prepared for him to just brush me off and tell me everything was under control. But he was actually incredibly polite—and can we talk about how sexy his voice is? 😁 If I had just made a decision right away (I only called them to get some info, lol). Anyway, the doctor already scheduled my consultation for two weeks from now and told me to bring five referrals so we can start the processing immediately—plus, I’m seeing an endocrinologist that same afternoon. I’m just crossing my fingers that they don't try to rush me straight into getting a gastric balloon implanted. 😁 That's moving a little too fast for me. 👍👍
I'm just messing with you, obviously! This whole thing is probably going to drag on for a long, long time.

I'm curious about what exactly the search process entails and how things might be handled differently elsewhere. I’ve heard that some companies aren't interested in outsourcing or bringing in outside solutions—they really want to keep everything strictly in-house, which honestly makes total sense to me.

What are the actual requirements to get a balloon for free? I’m looking for verified facts only—please, no guesswork. I’ve been dealing with high urate levels, and I also have an LH/FSH inversion issue. Would either of those be a dealbreaker for getting the procedure? I’m really hoping they aren't. 😢

So, what happens once the balloon is out? Does the stomach just stay the exact same size, or does it actually shrink a bit? And if the balloon is still sitting inside there, how is it even supposed to tighten up?

Tin Nose 😬, just sandy and Desirée

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I actually had my procedure done 9 days ago, and I’ve still got the stitches in. It’s a bit tender when I try to stretch things out—I can't quite pull the skin taut without that stinging sensation—but I'm feeling optimistic about how the final result will look!
It would be really helpful if you could share a few more details about where you're at right now. Everything really depends on what you were working with initially.

If any other questions pop up regarding the surgery, just let me know. My memory is still pretty sharp when it comes to the specifics of the cutting process.

Kyle Sanchez4 said:That’s 2 x 3.2GHz...
By the way, your temps are about 5 degrees higher than mine (I'm using the stock cooler too)
Under normal use or gaming, I don't go over 60 degrees...
but you might want to think about picking up some better cooling down the road.

So that means I've got 6.4GHz total? That sounds awesome.
Any good budget cooling options you'd recommend, legend?👍

Kyle Sanchez4 said:Nice work... what kind of cooler are you running?

So, how fast is my CPU overall right now?
I've got an Antec Nina Hundreh case and just that tiny little stock fan on the processor.

Kyle Sanchez4 said:First, give this a read.. http://forum.pcekspert.com/showthread.php?t=88200
then if you're still stuck, let me know.

Did I nail it?

feralwalker said:A container? I didn't mention we'd be shooting in a tiny little room... haha

The globe has to have actual continents mapped out and everything; I can't exactly go putting some nonsense on there...

Anyone else?

Thanks in advance!

Ah, okay. A miniature world and all that jazz.
I guess I didn't realize.
As for the globe... just draw it on a yoga ball like I said—hey, imagination is free. 😉

You guys are absolute legends🙏

Which section should I be working in, the 4th one, right?

And... how far can I push the overclocking before it becomes "unsafe"?

How can I overclock my Intel Core 2 duo E4500 2.20 GHz 800

GPU: XFX Nvidia GF 8800 gt xxx
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3
RAM: 2 GB Kingmax DDR2
PSU: Fortron 450W

1. You don't need to do it all the time.
2. Sure, you can, just be careful about how you wash him up. 😬
3. It's an option, but honestly, I wouldn't recommend it.
4. It’s actually pretty easy to do. 😬

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feralwalker said:I'm putting together a photo shoot and I need a few props. Specifically, I'm looking for an inflatable globe or maybe a plastic one, plus that classic green school map/chart you see hanging on classroom walls. It could be a canvas print or something similar—as long as it looks authentic for the shot.

Anyone have any leads?

For the map, you could always just use a green storage bin, and for the globe, grab a fancy fitness ball and either buy it in green or just spray paint it. Use a little imagination!

It would probably be helpful if you started by clarifying which nail you're talking about (I deal with issues on both my big toes) and how exactly it’s ingrowing.
Are you talking about the entire nail, or just that tiny little shard—you know, the one left behind from cutting them too short that just keeps growing until it starts hurting?
Has it become inflamed or infected yet?

It’s happening 🙂

Susan Martin53 said:A frenulotomy involves removing the frenulum—that little strip of tissue connecting the front teeth to the upper lip or sitting under the tongue. She actually had to get that done before she could start wearing her braces.
Is there any other kind of frenulum... 🤷
Isn't what you're talking about called a circumcision?

... but you guys are right, there are two types of frenulums: one on the tongue and one on the male anatomy.
I ended up having the "down there" one done.
Check out some images you can find online to get an idea of what it looks like!

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en...G87YGQAQ&gbv=2

I thought the movie was pretty good; honestly, I’d probably watch it again if it came on TV anytime soon.

Come on, guys, please! Let me know what you think or if you've heard anything about this. I really need some help here!! 🙏