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OKay -- stupid me -- but I have to ask -where is the FINAL meeting place in May?

Jennifer -- Did the guy ever call you about tomorrow? i am really pulling for you to get this job. Sounds wonderful for you! 2008 has to be YOUR year --- lots of positive vibes your way from here in Va Beach.

I agree things don't seem right. He does my fills under floura - and the first question I ask is -- is the pouch stretched, is the band okay? And the answer is all is fine. He has made me load up with barium and water - and you can see it back up and sit there. He asks me to swallow, and swallow, and swallow to try to push it thru and it's like minimal muscel contraction. That is a great idea to post in the complications thread - I will do that. I will also do liquids with you -- I have done this the first 3 days from the fill and then some partial days. Ready - set - GO! Starting right NOW> I am in liquids -- let's see how we do. Thanks for your support - you are the best!

You got it!

WOWSER - I have finally caught back up to date. Shrinking Violets are a chatty bunch - and of course I can't skip a post -- Great designs Laura. Suzie - definetly see difference and great progress! I am not losing - fighting to stay at or just less than 250 lb. This has been going on since mid october. Old feelings of diet failure are returning. Yesterday I did start riding my bike again. Eatting is my problem- I don't eat as much as I use to -- but I can eat things I am not suppose to be able to -- and not getting the full feeling. Doctor says I am as tight as can be -- just my esphogus muscle is not working now. Asked me if I was taking any narcodic's - I am not -- so the wind is out of my sails right now. You are all doing so well -- great job - keep up the great work!

Hi Everyone! Thanks Kat for the email - and letting me know about our Part 2 thread. Judy -- please forgive me- I forgot to say Thank you for the 2 outfits. They are gorgeous! And right on time - they fit and I needed to shop for outfits to go to Ft Meyers Jan 23 -for a company wide conference, you have fulfilled this need. Thanks again! What is new with me -- work-I am overwhelmed; home-I am overwhelmed; family-is overhelming as well. You get the picture! What's new -- well I just found out a few days before Christmas I have a half sister 35 yrs old that was looking for her bio-father (my dad). Wow is all I can say. I feel guilty for my dad loving me and being in my life. I could never imagine that HE would walk away from a woman or an unborn child. So many unanswered questions --- Okay -- weightloss front, no loss here fighting to stay just a tick below 250. That's 7 lbs up from my lowest weight in middle of October, even though it was only for one day - it counts. I do go back to the doctor Thursday - hopefully for a fill. I saw him 3 weeks ago and no fill there seems to be an problem -- he shows I am full and tight; but I can eat anything - and everything, and he is amazed that I am not throwing up. We will see what he says. Bottom line - I need to get STRICT - cut the crap and exercise! Love all you - hope everyone had a great holiday's!

Don't forget to keep us updated on how you are doing. Happy New Year! Gina

You look great Laura!

Merry Christmas -- and Best Wishes!!! I will keep you in my prayers and hoping for a speedy recovery! Hugs.

Merry Christmas Everyone! Sorry I have been MIA for a long while -- work has been crazy, and getting everything done for Christmas -- wheewwww. It was all worth it! And to be honest - I have been a little discouraged in the weight loss dept. My last fill was over 60 days ago and the doctor thought that would be it – I was at my sweet spot per him-(he could only get .4cc’s in). Well I was TIGHT – yes I said it, and will say it again – it is so much easier to eat JUNK when you are to tight. So since 10/24th time frame – I haven’t lost any weight. I decided 12/10ish – I can eat to much – things I couldn’t eat previously – Prime Rib, Steak, potatoes, rice, bread, big salads – and everything else (maybe not in the quantities I used to – but definetly more than a LB girl should be ABLE to… So my choices 12/20 or 1/31 to get a fill – I decided 12/20 – went, gained 1.4 lbs in 63 days. I made the mistake of eating bacon and tomato and lettuce off a sandwich right before I entered. Well he said – no, no liquids only on fill days in the future. Looking at the xray – says I am TIGHT. I said I can eat …, he checks, all my fluid is there. He has me drink and drink to flush my pouch, and says he can’t get no more in there. He said that looks like the food is backing up in my esophagus and is amazed that I am not throwing up. I IMMEDIATELY ask (and I do each visit) have I stretched the pouch- he says no. I SHOULD have asked If the band has slipped-but didn’t think of that, till my husband said it. I have to go back in 2 weeks or when I can get in– but I am looser now than ever. I am sure I have gained 8 lbs just in the last 5 days. So that is my story – struggling not to gain – making very bad food choices with Christmas here and needing to get back to exercising. Looks like I will be dieting my whole life – due to the fact the band is not doing 100% of what it should be doing. Happier note -- I got a Body Bugg also!!!!!!! Merry Christmas everyone! Hugs.

Just a thought -- what is your BMI -- I understand that some insurance don't approve lapband for BMI > than 50?? But if that was the case I am sure your doctor's office would have discussed it with you. Good Luck!

I saw it online -- I had so many choices (Fairies) that I became overwhelmed online - and scared you would already have the items I was thinking about -- so I thought Jewelry - (yes it is a pin/pendant). And I thought if you don't like it - you could return it for something else - they are really good about that. Enjoy -- you deserve the very best! Hugs:girl_hug:

Pamela - thanks for the Christmas card --my husband loved it as well. I love on-star and he tells everyone that I do -- because when I push the button they say "Good Afternoon Mrs Rxxxxxxx - how may we assist you today?" This is a lost art today - being called by your name - and pleasant voice wanting to help and assist! Thanks for the compliment as well --- My German Shephard is way smarter than us -- hands down -- we love her so much --thinking of getting another GS puppy. I don't think she will like that though - she thinks she is human -- loves playing with toddlers - as gentle as can be. She loves to play catch and since they don't understand the game -- she throws for them to retrieve and give to her. This is an endless game with them. Absolutely adorable. MY SS sent me the perfect gift - the sandstone plaque of GS. Thanks again Denise - I absolutely love it! I love my violet sisters! Hugs everyone!

Kat, Michelle and Tracy thank you compliments - we have all done extremely well for ourselves. Have a good night everyone!

I haven't had my session with her yet. I did answer the question NO during the set-up. I will be honest when I do have my session. Good Night.

Before Current - Thanksgiving Day w/ my GS-- over half way there.

WOWSER Laura -- you look great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are a beautiful person.

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Hi Everyone -- I traveled all week and way behind on reading the posts - sorry. I just wanted to give an update to everyone - I received my Secret Santa package today - It is a absolutely gorgeous sandstone portrait of a German Shephard that can be a stepping stone (they say) but is way to beautiful for that -- I will be hanging in on the wall above the fireplace. Thank you Secret Santa so much - Ms Denise (Adorable). I absolutely love it! (I hope eveyone doesn't mind me saying who!) I did order my Secret Santa exchange gift this week online and was shipped 11/30 (hopefully they followed through with the gift wrapping) so my special someone - be on the lookout! Okay -- I need to go back and catch up on reading from 11/25. Have a great weekend everyone! Hugs

I can't wait -- it is suppose to be delivered 29th. I will be leaving for Nashville and Knoxville TN on Monday until the 30th - so I have to wait a day longer. I need it -- I am up 6.4 lbs since 10-21 lowest weight right after fill. No leaving the house on Black Friday for me - I am almost done Christmas Shopping -- I have a secret santa exchange on LBT I am still shopping for - and then those that work for me -- managing offices in the southeast? 12 men - 1 woman -- hmmmm....that's the killer one for me-- any ideas??? Have a great and relaxing weekend everyone!

I sent them an email last night - and they sent my tracking # today. Scheduled for delivery on 11/29. Good Luck to the others that didn't get the confirmation email and hadn't heard a status as of yet.

Terry - OMG how beautiful -- you are so so talented. Judy - I love your ring! TracyK - that is a wonderful NSV! Kity - I am right there with you -- good stuff=PB; bad stuff goes down just fine! I have a busy day today - grocery shopping; working; and making Apple and Sweet Potatoe pies. Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving everyone!

I haven't either.... My credit card doesn't show the charge either. Can anyone provide insight -- how long did it take to get the email confirmation? How long before you saw the charge on the credit card show up?

Diane -- you are doing tremendous!!!! Hugs