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I said a prayer for you this morning thinking of you. You will be fine. Take God in there with you!

OMG Sheila you look wonderful! Simply devine! That is so motivational.

I have some stored on my "post -op" shelf. I was attempting to wait and drink it after banding.

bikergirl360 I meant pre-op diet, I'm sorry. :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: I'm so happy for you. Try to sleep tonight! I don't think I could. PM me when you can.

Bikergirl360, you didn't have to do the post-op diet?:omg:

Welcome to LBT! COngratulations on your band. I hope to be there soon! Loads of helpful information and friendly people here too!

I'm so slow, I didn't know they send the letter to your home, I thought they send it directly to the Dr. Congratulations!

Dr. just sent papers to UHC on February 20, 2007. I'll keep you all posted.

I just recently made the decision as well. I'm loving the information and support here. Word of advice, you have to participate or you will get lost amongest the multitude!

Well, I have choice plus. Does the variety of UHC's make a difference as well?

Congratulations! Oh, what a feeling!

Welcome Tamara!

Good morning, I'd like to say hello. I'm new to the board. I have researched and made a descision this is what I want to do. I currently weigh 265. I have yo yo'd for several years. I want something that I can control or at least feel as though I have no choice but obey what my stomach tells my mind. I will call Dr.Virgina Weaver in Memphis. I hope everyone can be a support for me as I will be likewise.

mvg: Yes it's Jill. I'm ready!

My first consultation was Friday and I'm quite geared up. I'll keep you all posted!

My paper work will be submitted tomorrow. The waiting begins!

thanks Connie. Everything went okay. Insurance will be submitted tomorrow.

Well I attended my first consultation all day last Friday and it was a great success. My paperwork will be submitted to the insurance company Tuesday. I met the BMI requirement (42.4) so let's roll! Now there is the EKG and chest x-ray and I should be underway. I have more supplements than food chices right now. I have done quite a bit of research and discovered there are alot of things missing from my diet. I glad I'm not difficult to get to take pills. I got a little upset with a few of the other people in the room who will have some form of surgery as well. It is as if they are using this as a get skinny trick. What about the meal changes in your life? What about the effect of your family which could change their lives and prevent them from going through what you are going through? How about this is something that should change your life forever? Not a magic pill? The nerve of some people.

Well I attended my first consultation all day last Friday and it was a great success. My paperwork will be submitted to the insurance company Tuesday. I met the BMI requirement (42.4) so let's roll! Now there is the EKG and chest x-ray and I should be underway. I have more supplements than food chices right now. I have done quite a bit of research and discovered there are alot of things missing from my diet. I glad I'm not difficult to get to take pills. I got a little upset with a few of the other people in the room who will have some form of surgery as well. It is as if they are using this as a get skinny trick. What about the meal changes in your life? What about the effect of your family which could change their lives and prevent them from going through what you are going through? How about this is something that should change your life forever? Not a magic pill? The nerve of some people.

Is this choice or choice plus?

I'm beginning to get excited! I have plenty of questions to ask. I don't want to appear to be just someone who is looking for a quick fix. That I am actually concerned about my health longevity. Because I truly am. I feel this is a good time in my life to do so. I'm a divorced mother of 4 daughters and a neice (with me most of the time so you might as well say 5 ladies) I don't want to go through menopause with complications. I currently have mensies that sometimes last two to three weeks which drained me. I take 135 mg of iron a day which I was taking twice a day until my iron count got back up to 16 (I was 1!) Out of the 4 daughters one is dealing with obesity. I feel that I can be a more positive role model for her as well. She is dealing with " I want everyone to like me! Do you like this? do you like that? did I do a good job? syndrome. I pray that this will pass. My older daughter next to her was the same way until she began to love herself more and got to jr high. She's 13 and has gone from a size 14 to a size 8-9. She looks really good. I have to pay attention to her because at times it becomes an obsession. Boy the stars on tv can certainly play a role with our youth can't they? My oldest daughter is an athlete so that's good for her. She is happy with her physic. My baby daughter is to young (6) to call it either way yet. No weight problem though. Well I had a very good workout this morning and feel great. I beat yesterdays time of 30:32 today was 29:50. Baby steps to some but a victory for me. Don't want to loose any weight before the consultation weigh in. I'm just at bmi allowance of 42.4. I have began to take supplements also: Biotin - to prepare for the weight loss Vit E GNC women's active B12 Magnesium Iron - of course Fish oil I'm sure to add more as time progresses. I also drink 1/2 my body weight in water. Well I guess I have rattled enough for the day!

How are you today?

Thanks KatzGirl! What say ye, Dr. C? lol Seriously, the stomach, being a muscle, have an effect on slippage or any type of movement?

That's bull crap, Keep up the fight! It will work out. Stay on them! (UHC)

I'm beginning to get excited! I have plenty of questions to ask. I don't want to appear to be just someone who is looking for a quick fix. That I am actually concerned about my health longevity. Because I truly am. I feel this is a good time in my life to do so. I'm a divorced mother of 4 daughters and a neice (with me most of the time so you might as well say 5 ladies) I don't want to go through menopause with complications. I currently have mensies that sometimes last two to three weeks which drained me. I take 135 mg of iron a day which I was taking twice a day until my iron count got back up to 16 (I was 1!) Out of the 4 daughters one is dealing with obesity. I feel that I can be a more positive role model for her as well. She is dealing with " I want everyone to like me! Do you like this? do you like that? did I do a good job? syndrome. I pray that this will pass. My older daughter next to her was the same way until she began to love herself more and got to jr high. She's 13 and has gone from a size 14 to a size 8-9. She looks really good. I have to pay attention to her because at times it becomes an obsession. Boy the stars on tv can certainly play a role with our youth can't they? My oldest daughter is an athlete so that's good for her. She is happy with her physic. My baby daughter is to young (6) to call it either way yet. No weight problem though. Well I had a very good workout this morning and feel great. I beat yesterdays time of 30:32 today was 29:50. Baby steps to some but a victory for me. Don't want to loose any weight before the consultation weigh in. I'm just at bmi allowance of 42.4. I have began to take supplements also: Biotin - to prepare for the weight loss Vit E GNC women's active B12 Magnesium Iron - of course Fish oil I'm sure to add more as time progresses. I also drink 1/2 my body weight in water. Well I guess I have rattled enough for the day!