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Welcome John!! I sent you a PM!!

Hi John....I had Dr. Hoehn as my surgeon and he was wonderful, love the man for giving me my life back!! Tim (the PA) has been doing my fills, and honestly, I have been very impressed with the miniml amount of pain and how quick he is during the fills. I'd recommend him to anyone!! Becky, the receptionist is a wonderful person and always so cheerful and ready to help out anyway she can. I'm not going to say that I havent had problems with others in the office, but the one I had the most problems with is no longer working there (NO!! It's wasnt Billie!!). I think with the waiting and getting frustrated by the "I want it now" mentality that I had waiting for insurance/surgery approval is why I had issues with another staff member....but I'm finding that I was wrong about her and just like the rest of us, we all have some bad times in our lives and we tend to convey that to others we are dealing with...make sense? Give the office staff a chance, then form your own opinions!

Its been awhile since I have been on the board, and lots of things have changed!! Where did all the other posts go? Where did all the other people go? LOL Welcome John!! There are quite a few people that has had surgery at SMMC with Dr. Hitchcock and Dr. Hoehn lurking around here somewhere. Congratulations on your weight loss surgery decision and good luck in your insurance approval...let us know how its going!! Be sure to come to the support group meetings at SMMC!! When: Thursday, January 24, 2008 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Shawnee Mission Conference Room Inside Human Resources Entrance 8901 West 74th Street Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Shawnee Mission Guest Speaker : Ms. Anna Fraley, Personal Trainer Ms. Fraley has her own business and her Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science with a Minor in Athletic Training from the University of Evansville. Anna also has her American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - Exercise Specialist and American Red Cross - CPR and First Aid Instructor Certifications. Topic: Exercise - Let's Get Motivated After the Holidays!

Jeanette...I've said it before, and I'll say it again.... YOU are my inspiration!!! Congratulations on the wonderful loss!! Looking forard to your "100 pounds lost!!" post in the near future!! Congratultions are also in order on becoming "Aunt Jeanette"!! Desiray is a beautiful baby girl with a name to match!! Enjoy the time with her...my niece is now a mommy herself and expecting her 2nd child soon...they grow up so fast!!

Diane and hugger...you're both right, I think I set my goals a little to high :confused: But ya know what...I'm still gonna try, even if I can olny make it to 15 pounds, I'll be tickled pink! I gotta tell ya about a non-scale victory I had 3 days ago...I still giggle to myself when I think about it!! To make a long story short, when I'm at home and dont have to go out anywhere during the day, I wear sweat/jogging type pants, much easier to clean in and way more comfortable!! Anyway...with all the water I drink, I have to make frequent trips to the bathroom. Well, Saturday, I really had to pee...I'm mean I was literally doing the "pee pee dance" waiting at the bathroom door for my youngest to come out (the downfall of only having 1 bathroom) When I was finally able to get in there, I grabbed my pants by the waist and yanked them down...did my thing....and when I went to pull my pants back up, it hit me!!! I was wearing jeans!! Not sweats!! I was able to pull my jeans down without unbuttoning them or unzipping them!! So, just for the fun of it...I tried to pull them back up while they were still zipped and buttoned...and they slid up over my hips without any problems!! I figure one more week and I can happily toss this size of jeans in the "Donate" box and pull out the smaller sizes from my closet, before they literally fall off me while I'm out in public!! Diane...I'm only about 10 minutes from the Legends...I'd love to join you in walking there!! Speaking of Christmas...I was at Hobby Lobby and Micheals over the weekend and was floored that all their aisles are filled with Christmas crafting supplies....guess they need to get them on the shelves, but its still summer!! I'm heading back outside to mow...my exercise for the day!! Hope everyone is healthy and happy!! (I really do need to reply to a few emails, I will when I get a few extra minutes!!!) *HUGS* to everyone!!!

Oh Shucks!! I hate when I cant edit a post..those dang smileys!! Grrrrr.... Anyway....Chantay, didnt want you to think I forgot about you!! I'd love to see you again!! With your new job, are you able to make it to the support group meetings now??

Well...that last fill seems to be doing the trick!! I'm at 3 cc's in my 4 cc band, and was just a little to tight the first few days which I attributed to swelling, but now that the swelling is gone...the restriction is there in full force!! I'm still able to tolerate most foods (breakfast sausage is NOT my friend anymore lol) but cant eat as much as I was.... I was ashamed to go in for a fill, didnt want to show my failure at the weight loss..but next appointment, I'll be going in there singing and dancing!! LOL I want to be able to go back in to Dr. Hoehn's office (Sept 19th) and show a loss of 20 pounds...is that feasible, or am I setting myself up for more disappointment? I still have 2 1/2 weeks until the appointment and since I have already lost 7, thats only 13 pounds to go. I'll let y'all know how it goes!! hugger....Your pictures amaze me everytime I look at them!! 2bthinagn....How are you feeling? Diane...I hope someday we can meet...maybe a little get together for all of us somewhere? Lunch?

Diane...Just wanted to tell you that I am so glad you got a date for your PS, and I'll be following your progress very closely...looking forward to seeing a few "after" pics if you dont mind posting them! You have done so well with your weight loss...I'm adding you to my list of "inspirational people"!!

*HIJACK* TRACY!!! OMG!! You look fantabulous!!! I love the newest pic added to your time line!! BTW...I can eat cheese omelettes, but not scrambled eggs with cheese...go figure!!

Tracy!! You have done an amazing job so far!! I love your pictorial timeline!! Congratulations on your engagement!!

So, I was curious to just how much my clothes weigh, so I weighed myself, got nekkid and weighed myself again! LOL 4 pound difference!! I was wearing a pair of jeans, a t-shirt and the standard bra and panties...no socks or shoes.

Hi Chantay!!! Glad to hear you'll be at the meeting tomorrow night!! Unfortunately, Hubby says I cant go...LOL He says I have to go to the Chiefs/Saints game instead *giggle* I'm hoping you will be going to the September meeting as well?? It would be nice to see you again!! I went in for another fill today, so I am at a total of 3 cc in my 4 cc band...I seem to lose my restriction about 2 weeks after I get a fill and then have to wait 2 weeks for another one and hope that my will power can hold out for me. Its back to liquids for me, then onto the mushy phase again....after I start back on solid proteins, I'll let y'all know if I'm reaching my sweet spot or getting anywhere near it! Someone please fill me in on the info from the meeting, if ya dont mind!!

Hey there hugger!! 2bthinagn had her surgery this morning!! She is now an official bandster!! WoooHoooo!!! I got a quick email from her when she got home, she is a little sore but says she is doing good!! I'm so excited for her!!

Wow Diane!! Congrats on the PS!! What an accomplishment for you!! Will you be taking some before and after pics? I'd love to see them if you do!! I'll be watching or your PS thread!! (I love exclamation points!!!! LOL)