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Hubby & I will be going to Sturgis this year, anyone plan on goin? I would love to meet up and drink a bottled Water with ya! Holler at me!! Bonnie

We are riding/trailering/cruising in a 1 ton with bandster friends from here in the Panhandle. We have reserved a camping spot at the Buffalo Chip and hear that in itself is a wild time! LOL When the time gets closer, I'll make a new thread and we can all make plans to meet up at a Bandster friendly watering hole and maybe plan a ride! Bonnie

Nice ride! We have a 2004 Dyna SuperGlide DH is still wishin for his Heritage Softail, Im guess when he gets his, I'll get the Super.

Nekkid riding is not for me...can you imagine the road rash & sunburn ?? Yeooowza! That's gotta hurt!

Where are ya Randy?

Been forever since I posted, just wanted to say Howdy!

Hey Penni~ You have got to go see the new line up!! Steve Augeri is awesome! He has a unique Steve Perry-like sound and is a hottie! The new drummer Deen Castronovo is a thunderous drummer and is also a hottie! Ive had the pleasure of meeting him and having my pic taken with him after a show in Dallas. Neal Schon is still a heartthrob and his guitar is smokin! Jon and Ross are still crankin out the hits as well. Go pick up a copy of their cd's Arrival or Red-13...you will not be disappointed! You might also pick up the Arrival 2001 DVD and crank up your surround sound! OMG!!! Talk to ya soon! Bonnie (resident journey fanatic!)

I guess it's my turn~ Im Bonnie, I'll be 44 on the 17th of July, and I live in Amarillo Tx. I was banded by Dr Ronnie Keith in Oklahoma City Oklahoma on 12-03-03 and have lost 85lbs w/ 2 fills 1.5cc total (yippeee) My husband & I have been married 17 yrs (2nd for both) and I have a daughter Corinne age 25 Her and her hubby and my precious granddaughter Brianne live across the street We are HUGE Journey fans and catch their show every year! This year we'll be going to Albuquerque in August (got 5th row center) We also enjoy rock climbin in our Jeep and have fun jeepin in the Palo Duro Canyon & Colorado Mountains. We have 3 Irish Wolfhounds: Fiona, Siobhan and Toryn, 2 Himalayan furballs named Mystic and Majic and 2 beta fish Spud & Tater. This year for our vacation, we plan on going to Reno and spending about 2 weeks there visiting family. Im originally from the BayArea of Calif (Concord) and we also plan on visiting Paramounts Great America Theme Park. I havent been there in 20 yrs and Im looking forward to riding on rollercoasters without being restricted due to my weight. This is turning out to be a fun summer! I love my band!!!!

I use 1 scoop of unjury Unflavored Protein powder in a glass of SF Carnation Instant Breakfast every morning. 1 scoop is 20g of protein. Good Luck! Bonnie -69lbs

Hi Karen~ My BMI was 47.9 , my weight was 306lbs and Im 5'7, Ive been banded since 12/03/03 and have lost 65lbs. I asked my surgeon how many bands he placed, How long the procedure took, What kind of aftercare program they have, When should I expect my first fill, How long will the hospital stay be. We talked for about an 45 minutes and he answered all my questions. If you happen to think of any questions after you seen him, write them down and call the office and Im sure the staff will be happy to anwer them. Good Luck with your decision! Bonnie :mad:

Be sure to stock up SugarFree popsicles! Bonnie -63lbs

Cynthia~ I love your site! Thanks for sharing your stories!! Bonnie -60

Congratulations Joyce! Your day will be here before you know it! Bonnie 306/249/175

Hey Holly~ I can soooo relate to your post! I am the ONLY LapBand recipient here in the Texas Panhandle. My surgeon is in Oklahoma City. My support group is nil too... I love Farmington NM..Hubby & I jeep there all the time! Next time I'll have to come see ya! Take Care! Bonnie -56lbs

Hi Brooke~ I noticed your from Yukon, Ok Who is your surgeon? I had mine done by Dr Keith in OKC. Welcome to the forum!!

Hi Sam! Welcome to LapBandTalk! Do you have a surgery date yet? Bonnie -51lbs

Hi Sam! Welcome to LapBandTalk! Do you have a surgery date yet? Bonnie 12/03/03 -51lbs

Thanks Leo

I was sooo thirsty after surgery and the nurses would only give me a swab and ice chips, then when I was able to have liquids , they brought in broth and Jello, the broth was so salty that it made me gag..I drank the diluted cranberry juice and hot tea for 2 days. Bonnie 12/03/03 Dr Ronnie Keith OKC, OK 306/275/175

Hey Bandmenow~ I have United Health Care EPO plan and they approved my surgery in 1 week. I also had many of the co-morbidities they required as being medically necessary. My surgery date is this Wednesday 12-03-03 Call them and see if your group plan covers Bariatric Surgery. Good Luck!! and keep us posted Bonnie 12-03-03 Dr Ronnie Keith Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Almost a Bandie :cool:

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Hiya sassyred4x4 I have a mysteriousmidnightblue4x4 LOL Have a great Turkeyday!! Bonnie 12-03-03 Dr Ronnie Keith OKC, OK

Hi Misty, Welcome to the forums~ Hope your hubby finds something soon (with great benefits) and your able to start on your WLS journey. Keep us posted on how your doing, Take Care Bonnie 12-03-03 Dr Ronnie Keith OKC, OK

Hi Tom! Welcome OMG! this Monday? How cool is that!! I wish my surgeons office would bump me up Keep us posted on how your doin! Bonnie 12-03-03 Dr Keith OKC, OK

Hi Bill & Miss Narelle...marsha & roxanne too Welcome! I have my surgery date set for 12-03-03 and now Im in the waiting stage...ugh! All my pre-op labwork and evals are complete, all my liquids are bought for the pre-op & post-op liquid phase. Im just counting down the days Bonnie Dr Keith OKC, OK Almost a bandie