New Hope

"You're full of hot air". LOL

Congratulations! The wait is definitely worth it! It took me 8 months to get final approval. Then the surgery was scheduled pretty fast. It cost me about $1000 out of pocket. (Depends on your particular insurance plan.) My surgery included some other fixes not normally included and was billed at $46,000. You've got all the red tape behind you. Better start "getting your ducks in a row". You're getting a band! Yeah!!!

O.K., now I'm choking on my Water. Anyone know "cyber heimlech"? LOL What part of Texas is Frisco in?

Penni, so sorry about everything dominoing on you! Sending healing (((hugs))) your way. Just don't say, "What else can happen?" I can personally guarantee that's a jinx and you'll find out!

Laura, I'm going through similiar problems. Darcy has a lot of experience in this. Your band has been emptied to prevent you from losing it permanently. Hopefully, this is all that's needed for you to heal and get back on track. If we gain some, we'll just have to work on it when we get back "on track". Best of luck to you!

Priceless!!!

Your jiggling thighs, my waving upper arms...what a lovely picture that invokes! Hey, Zoe, congratulations on "winding" that "average size woman"!!

How about joining our "weekly scale challenge"? That means picking one day a week to weigh and stay off of that stupid thing inbetween. Your weight will fluctuate and it can drive you crazy! Weighing once a week helps save your sanity!

Congratulations on getting your band! You're the best judge about how you feel. Listen to your body, if it hurts, stop. Will you be able to stay on your post-op diet? Liquids, mushies, etc. It's very, very important to follow your surgeon's rules so that band heals properly and you don't risk future problems. Once you're on solid foods, it will be easier. Talk w/ Leatha. I know she travels a lot and can probably give you some good advice. Best of luck to you!

Penni, thank you, Miss Working Moderator. I just have a dummy button on mine. A dummy for a dummy! LOL

Good advice, Ginny, I've been sweating those overnight guest numberss! Well, we still have a few out that haven't answered about if they'll stay overnight or just for the day.

Paula, if your husband wants to stay at the condo overnight, we can do that. Does he wear speedos? LOL

Clara Luz (Nancy) is coming and riding w/ me! I've had dinner w/her. She's a real sweetie!

Hey, Ryan, final count down!!! What day is your banding? How is Patti doing? You timed that about right, get her recouped, then get your band! Just think of how low your cholesterol will be on this pre-op. Best of luck to you!

I don't see the "Custom Avatar" option, Penni!

Hi Samy, glad you've enjoyed the posts. Are you banded or researching it? If you're banded, was it locally or out of the country? Best of luck to you!

Pam, congratulations on getting your band and a great weight loss! So glad to hear of no complications! Are you eating solid foods yet? It's important to be doing that and knowing how your tummy is handling them before you get a fill. Being hungry is a good sign that everything is healing well, the swelling has gone down, and you're "wide open" until a fill (sometimes 2). Everyone is different as to when they need a fill. I waited 2 months, which is probably longer than average. But Teresa (another bandster) has been banded 7 months, had no fills, and lost 70 pounds! Best of luck to you!

Leatha, this brought tears to my eyes!! I really needed this today! Thank you!

Blossom, have Hubby stick some peanut butter crackers in his pocket. I got there @ 5:30 a.m., on the o.r. table at 1 p.m. DF was ready to eat paint off the walls.

And come Monday, Betty, are you expecting to eat that hamburger bun? It AIN'T gonna happen! LOL Bread is bad, very, very bad!

I don't plan on cooking!

Betty, You're such a "Loser"! Now, hush up and gum your cottage cheese!:cheeky

More details are posted under the Texas Local Lapband Forum, but didn't want to miss anyone. (Galveston Overnighter - November 13, 2004) A Galveston condo. is reserved for us Bandsters for Saturday, November 13, 2004. But it won't be complete without you! It will cost $50.31 each for 8. This is for one night. Condo website: http://www.spectrumvacationrentals.com (click on beach rentals for actual pictures of condo.) It's gorgeous, big, and on the seawall! Galveston weather: http://galveston.com/weather/ 10 day forecast shows Friday, 11/12 78* high, 58* low, Sunny!

Our Galveston condo is reserved for November 13, 2004. If you plan on coming, please post your name so we can get a head count. Also, approximately what time you think you'll be arriving on Saturday. Check in's at 3 p.m., but 11/12 (Friday) I'll know if we can get in any earlier. I'll be posting directions later. Here's a website for Galveston weather... http://galveston.com/weather/ The 10 day shows next Friday w/ 74 high, 58 low, and Sunny!

Now I really want one! Just think, Teresa, you'll be saving our lives! We'll be exercising more because our head is warm. I'll do more biking, I promise! Really, you should consider selling them! I'll buy! You may have the answer to any money problems right in your talented little fingers!