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welcome to the group Ready!

Thanks for sharing Teri!

Phoenix

I am not telling anyone right now, which isn't easy for me either. I'm normally an open book. Not because I fear the embarrassment of failure but I fear them passing judgment on me taking the easy way out. I hear this even from my children, "you could lose your weight if you only..." I just don't need that type of support. I've given this lots of thought and right now I don't feel it's necessary to tell everyone. IF after my surgery, when I start losing the weight and getting ask lots of questions, I may change my mind but for now I'm keeping it to myself. If you think about it, there a tons of things we don't share with those around us. Why? Because it's none of their business. How much did you pay for your house? How much do you make each year? Who did you vote for in the last election? When did you have sex last? The list goes on and on. These are personal questions most people avoid. My lap band surgery is just as personal and I'll share it with when I'm ready. j~

Anissa! All my ex's live in Texas! Literally My ex-ex husband is from the Sherman Dension area and returned to Texas after our divorce and an ex boyfriend. Works for me. I do miss making trips to Texas. Welcome to the group. I'm pretty excited about my surgery date (4/2) but ask myself about every other day if I really know what I'm doing. I think the nervousness is normal. I'm starting to get excited now for everyone else on here! Welcome to our group. j~

Elizabeth! Welcome to the group. I'm impressed with your writing skills and thank you so much for sharing your story with us. Sounds like we all have a lot in common. I remember being the only girl over 100's in 3rd grade. Of course back then, they read your weight out loud and announced it to everyone standing there. I swear it felt like the entire school knew I was the fattest girl in school by the end of the day. Can't wait to get to know you better. Keep posting and please feel free to share anything you wish here. We're all fairly new and I'm looking forward to the support. julie~

oh I forgot hair loss!!! I do NOT want to lose my hair!!! Ordered my biotin today....... thank you Glove!

here's the link to the group if anyone gets lost http://www.lapbandtalk.com/forum/2569-springers-march-april-may/ Deb is our best cheerleader! Hope to see you all soon. julie~ 31 days and counting!!!

Welcome Cass! I hope you find all the support you need on this site and in our little group. Right now we're small but mighty! Keep posting! j~

FOUND IT!

Does anyone know how to "lock" a thread that the top of a forum? I thought it would be a good to keep this thread near the top so our new friends have a place to start. Keep inviting them over! j~

I had pain from the gas when I had my tubal years ago. I guess they fill you with gas so they can move around in there. It started in my lower stomach and moved up my body over the next few days. They hadn't prepared me for it so I got freaked out and called about it. They told me the gas would slowly dissipate throughout my body over the next few days. That's exactly what happened. The pain moved up my body until it was gone. Only that that seemed to help me was a heating pad. I have two packed!

Hey Mrs. D! Welcome to the group and PLEASE ramble away! Pull up a chair and make yourself at home. We love having new friends. j~

EXACTLY Deb! I really appreciate you pulling it over here. I can spend hours sitting here reading but have been too busy lately. Thank you for pulling it all together for us. I think I'll over mine now. Someone also told me there was something you could take for the gas pains after surgery. I'll try to find out what that is. Sounds rough. j~

I've heard a heating pad helps Hope your feeling better soon. j~

Do you have the link so we know exactly what your looking at? I'm stocking up on boxed creamy soups and stuff I can take to work. I have a feeling I won't be eating as much as I've stocked up. I'm starting to feel like a squirrel.

Whenever it is....... your still here Sending my strongest positive vibes your way! j~

Hey Id! Welcome to the group! I hope you stick around in the months that follow. I think we're (Springer's) are going to have a GREAT time. So I hate to cook, love to eat and make myself too busy to think about my fears. How's that for dysfunctional? I'm just comfortable insane and I'm good with that. Can you tell I'm in the middle of my work week? busy busy welcome welcome Hope you make yourself at home here! hugs, j~

I've been sleeping with the window open that last few nights. It's been awesome in AZ. I can't wait to float this year in our pool. I might just put on the dreaded swimsuit

Best of Luck!

Sounds yummy. I've also heard that after surgery you need to make sure you get your Protein in and you may need to sip your shake throughout the day to get down. Hard to believe that could be possible. I downed my tonight. Change is in the air. Keep those recipes coming!

Ok I sent all of you an invite, but just in case you didn't get it.... http://www.lapbandtalk.com/groups/show/49-springers-march-april-may/ I hope our little group grows. I posted it in March, April and May's forum but if you know anyone, please suggest the group. I'm thinking I'll need all the support I can get. 36 days and counting! j~

If your interested in sharing and supporting fellow bandsters, we've created a Group for March, April & May Bandsters. We call ourselves Springers! Look for us under the Groups tab at the top of this page or just click on the link below. Hope to meet you all soon, j~ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/groups/show/49-springers-march-april-may/

If your interested in sharing and supporting fellow bandsters, we've created a Group for March, April & May Bandsters. We call ourselves Springers! Look for us under the Groups tab at the top of this page or just click on the link below. Hope to meet you all soon, j~ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/groups/show/49-springers-march-april-may/

If your interested in sharing and supporting fellow bandsters, we've created a Group for March, April & May Bandsters. We call ourselves Springers! Look for us under the Groups tab at the top of this page or just click on the link below. Hope to meet you all soon, j~ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/groups/show/49-springers-march-april-may/