Debra

A Pony-tail Holder??!! Ha! Such things I have to look forward to! Thanks for the laugh!

Hey Michelle, do you know if the support group is just for Dr. H's patients? I missed my Doc's group, and St Clair Shores is not far away! Do you have his #? Thanks!

Hi I'm surprised you did not stop the BCPs for your surgery, as they increase the risk of blood clots. My surgeon had me off them for about 2 weeks, I've heard of lots more time than that. I have heard no explanation for the change we women go thru after surgery, but it does exist. I am on the pill continously, no periods (due to fibroids and endometriosus) and I have been spotting on & off since surgery. I did hear the same thought about the estrogen. If it continues or gets heavy, be sure and call your surgeon just to confirm. Best of luck!

Kari I LOVE Dr. Deol! There are quite a few of us her and we all just adore her! She is very professional, very strict, but also very warm and caring. Her office manager is Rebecca. Call M,T,W to talk to her and she is a doll too. She will answer any questions you have. Honestly, not to continue gushing here (!) but from the first minute I called and talked to Rebecca I have known I was with the right surgeon. Feel free to email or PM me if I can answer any questions! Best wishes to you!

Finally shook the 1/2# up, 1/2# down! 4 pounds this week. I received my first fill on Friday, the 17th. 1cc Darcy, you're doing awesome!

Penni: 4/6/04 -- 47 lbs Lisa: 5/5/04 -- 51 lbs Becky 6/03/04 - 53 lbs Denice: 8/12/04 -- 20 lbs Leatha 05/29/03 - 67 lbs Michelle 4/6/04 -- 49.75 lbs Marie 5/26/04 -- 39 lbs Donali 1/23/03 -- 102 lbs Kathy 5/21/04 -- 41 lbs Cindy 7/22/04 -- 40 lbs Teresa 5/8/04 -- 63 lbs Kelly 8/20/03 -- 65 lbs Kyleigh 9/23/03 -- 60 lbs Bright 10/28/03 -- 70 lbs Michelle 6/14/04 - 20 lbs Babs 6/23/03 -- 136 lbs Nancy 8/27/03 -- 55 lbs michelle - shellyj 8-18-03 - 130 pounds Vera 8/14/03 -- 64 lbs Jacky 4/5/04 - 40 lbs Chris S. 9/02/03 - 54 lbs Debra 7/19/04 -- 17 lbs. Total ----- 1283.75

Michelle, Sorry you are sick! I was going to write to you tonight to see if you are going to the support meeting tomorrow. I was planning on it, then just realized (or reread the letter) and I was supposed to RSVP 2 days prior. Oh well, next time! So, on to your cold! How about childrens' yummy liquid? Or, seeing Dr. D wanted us to take liquid Tylenol for pain, is there a liquid cold Tylenol for adults? There must be one for kids for some relief! Heating pad for ribs, nice cup of tea, good movie and you should feel much better! I hope so any way! I'll e-mail ya soon and we'll catch up!

Hi Nancy! I spent many 'a Fall at the Armada Fair! It's been years, thou! I'm a patient of Dr. Deol's, too. There are a few of us here! Isn't she awesome! Are you going to the support group meeting on Sept 9th? I was banded on the 19th of July. How are you feeling? If you have any problems or questions, don't hesitate to call Dr. D or Rebecca. They really are there for you! Welcome to the board! There is a lot of great info here! Just remember to always double check w/ Dr. D. Have you gone to her website/discussion board? Best luck to you!

Best wishes to you, Kimberly! Post as soon as you feel up to it!

I lost one pound this week, bringing my weight loss to a total of 16.5 pounds. I went back to Curves this morning (yeah!) and I've lost a total of 9.25 inches! This includes 1.25 from my bust, 3.25 from my waist, 2.5 from my abdomen, and 3.75 from my hips! Some how I gained in my thighs, thou! The assistant did say that perhaps the measurement was off on my first visit, as it seemed unlikely that I would have put on inches in my thighs and lose everywhere else! It's not like I've been working out enuf to have new muscles! Clothes all fit the same; that's gotta give soon!

I agree with Geezer Sue that someone with a BMI of 30 doesn't really understand BMIs of 40+. But then as Pam said, she was miserable w/ a BMI of 30, then rollercoastered up to 43.6. So, if it were that easy to stop at 30 and make changes, why would we all be here at 40+? Is it neccessary to have rashes and glucose problems and be in constant pain before we make surgical changes? If this had been available to me at 180 lbs. I would have saved a lot of grief and pain, that's for sure! Yes, there are risks to surgery; but is it better to put yourself in physical danger first by being morbidly obese? Then have surgery? Or, nip it in the bud before morbid obesity kicks in? What a healthier, safer scenerio, I believe.

Ahhh Betty! I love that story! My parents are both deceased and I often feel their presence. My Mom had white hair and over the years it started falling out. She had a lot of it and I was always finding hair all over my house! At the time, it drove me nuts! Now that she's gone (since 4/01) I love it when I find one! It's usually at the time I need it the most! But gee, I'd sure like a flower on my pillow! Ha! Paula, it's always great to have that reassurance that our kids have guardian angels! Red nightgown and black wings huh? Do you live near DeLarla?!? Just kidding! I'm glad Marcus is fine! Does he remember his angels?

Amy My Dad smoked a cherry pipe tobacco, too! Amazing what just one whiff of that does to me!