Vera

WOW! Your Absolutely Beautiful! You look so happy. What an inspiration! So that's the reason I haven't seen much of you lately....Hubba, Hubba! Nice Legs too!

Just Read this: The Jane Pauly Show, Wed. September 22nd, will be airing a segment on weight-loss, "Does Thinner Mean Happier?" There are several guests. Two of those guests are LAP-BAND patients. Khaliah Ali (Muhammmad Ali's daughter) banded Aug 6th this year and down 25 pounds Colleen Murdoch, banded a year ago and down 100 pounds Both were banded at NYU. Additionally Kalliah will be appearing on both INSIDE EDITION and the new show THE INSIDER (produced by the Access Hollywood people).

I'm glad you all enjoyed my PhotoJam Nancy, This brought tears to my eyes. I have no pictures of my parents. Thanks again for all the compliments

Darcy, Please see the Doc ASAP! You can not live like this. I'm so sorry to hear your in pain. Thinking about you

Good Question..... It might be Dr. Sanchez I know they worked together for awhile.

Thanks for the compliments!!! You can see I'm busy Penni, I'm on it, just bought a new camera, we can combine pics and make a Vegas Jam. For the program: When you first open my link you see Shockwave, click on Music & photo then PhotoJam4 . Billy says you can buy the program for about $30.00.

Alexandra, Thank You Very Informative

Ryan, I have tears LOL Goal: All summer I've watch everyone ski off the boat... It's fall now. I can still do this....I can! Swimsuits???

Peace and Love OMG I can't afford $200 shoes Bill's in awww He LOVES orange Very Nice Go-Cart

I agree I have the swedish band, AKA J&J. Was given serial number manufacture etc.. I knew I was getting it.When Calling on Fill/after care Dr. Billy's office told me they would NOT service non-Inamed bands. I'm forunate to have Dr. McKeen within 20 minutes for care. When the trails are over and the J&J band is approved I expect more doctors to use and offer after-care. Tricia I thought you already had a fill? Will it be under flouro?

Half a bottle of wine down. T'was so funny, I told lots of pepole about this drinking debate....Thanks for the fun

Viva Las Vegas I'm so jazzed. Baby needs new shoes!

Dow and Debbie your in good hands with Dr Sanchez!! Tell Sadi, Vera says Hi! Try and get all your documentation, receipts, info with your band number before you come home. Yes They can e-mail it but I believe it's better to have it in hand. Monterrey is a large, fairly clean city. This time of year they may even have rain, but it's warm. Since your traveling alone, please don't lift any thing heavy. I brought some Gatorade, like Lisa said "It was heavenly"! Get up and walk as soon as possible, If your staying at the Hospital Santa Engracia look for the Chapel. The painted murals are 3 stories tall in a beautiful round room in the center of the hospital. A real work of art. Be Safe, Good Luck, God Bless and Congratulations

Lisa Just emptied the closet, calling Carol in the morning...Expect a large box next week. Lots of cool stuff. Don't open it till we get there.... Penni, I just got my hair done too, so fun. Can't wait to meet everyone!

Oh Happy Day! Girl, are you gonna get drunk... Hope your havin fun at Chucky Cheeses Your still a baby.. Barbie Happy Birthday!

So cool Betty! Congratulations Take lots of pics and measurements, I didn't and wish I had.:Bunny

Ryan, By the sound of if, you'd never know anything was wrong with you if you weren't going for the Band. Please keep us posted. OK Donali All this baby talk and the video with the baby....What's up?

I'm so excited for you Have fun for the next few days cause its underwear on the floor and his crap all over the place after that. Have him buy his own toothpaste, that way you won't have to re-squeeze the tube. (I'm always rolling my up and Billy folds his in half) LOL Did I scare you? Make it a habit to get your back rubbed every morning and visa versa. The best of Luck and have Fun:banana I'm sure you'll be great together.

Another Congratulations:cool:

The pre-fill stage was about my worst. Can you do chilli, tuna or egg salad yet? The standard wait for the first fill is 6 weeks. Hang in there.

Congrats' Now go buy some tight jeans!!! Iv'e got the swedish band which can hold up to 9.5 cc's. The Vanguard (Inamed) can hold alot. I was just asking the doc about that one, He said most don't feel restriction till they're at about 5cc's?? I'd find out exactly which band you have. Onederland!!! yippee

Congratulation Rose:banana :banana :banana Your so upbeat and positive! Sounds like you've got it all together, don't push yourself tooo hard, it's healing time.

Ryan Dump and Vent all you want. It's good your being positive. Have a nice ride, my thoughts are with you.

Hi Tall Guy I went to Monterrey Mx. I didn't want to fight the Insurance battle, I had NO co morbicities and it's cheaper. I did put in a claim with Blue Cross (PPO) as soon as I got home, 2 months later it was declined. Another banster explained how she kept putting in claims and finally received a partial pay out. So this last June I put in another claim and they replied with needing more break-down/itemizing costs, Doctor notes and addresses which I compiling now. Hopefully I'll recover some of my costs.

I believe you mentioned fish ponds at one time? Can you see them form the new enclousure? Lots of vegetation, I like that. Eveverything looks real good, very professional.