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Brandy~I know it can be frustrating hearing about different Dr's and their post op instructions. All I can say is that I followed Dr. K's instructions. I have had no problems with my band, now my head hunger is driving me insane!!! I have lost my control over the holidays and have made the wrong food choices, but as far as the healing and after surgery, everything went smooth for me.

Dynamo~I hope your ppointment went well today. This is the thried time I have tried to post, my intranet keeps going bizzerk and I lose my post! so here goes!!! I am wondering where my motivation went??? I haven't been tot he gym is sooo long and I am eating like crap!!! Cookies for breakfast, candy, yucky stuff. I was doing so good at the gym, three miles of cardio and a good work out on the weights...I must get my head back into it!!! I refuse to step on the scale, it will be too depressing, I will wait until I get back on track...The only work out I got was shoveling the snow. I attended a couple christmas gatherings and only one person noticed that I lost!!! grrrrrr!!! One person out of like 30!!! ahhh screw em', they all knew I had the LB and they all know that I was working my butt off, oh well, live and learn...if I could go back, I wouldn't tell anyone (except my LB buddies and family). a new year and a new life..cheers!

BWD~Very inspirational!! WTG Aloha!

Hi Thin~ You will know in your heart what choice is right for you. I was torn between the two also. I chose the LB and I am very thankful for it. I have been banded for 7 months (wow that went fast) and I am a slow loser, but I feel great. It is not easy for me, but the pounds are coming off with a lot of hard work and making the right food choices. Do your research, browse around here (great info and great support), you will make the right decision for you. You deserve to be healthy and happy!

Woofay~how are you??? I miss your posts...sorry I missed your IM, I always leave my computer on, waste, waste...I hope you are okay.... Shelbie~I sent you a PM with my email, I hope all is well and I hope to hear from you! Happy New Year LB Buddies!!!

No kiddos, I closed Monday and Tuesday, running low this week too, it is quiet and kinda boring around here. Drive safe today for your fill. I REALLY need to get my butt back to the gym!!! I have been making terrible food choices AND not working out...grrrrrr!

Merry Christmas! It is a white Christmas...shoveling will be my work out today!! thanks for sharing the pictures Lap, you look wonderful! Dynamo~I can't work out without my ipod, I know you will enjoy it!

Great accomplishment, good for you!! I think I was in the sixth grade the last time I was a size 12 too, that was a looooong time ago!!!

Thanks Book! same to you!!!

LA~Niiiiice Christmas miracle, what a blessing!

Judy~nice to hear things are movign along and your hubby is feeling better today. and congrats on your upcoming 20th Anniversary, my hubby and I celebrated our 20 year last July. I wonder where the 20 years went so quickly. May you have many more years together!

Tina~Congratulations on Onderland and the Coach bag!!!! Good Job!!!

threedog~sorry, I thought you were having the surgery. Thanks for posting. I hope your husbands recovery is quick and tell him "welcome to bandland" for us!

Shelbie~sorry to hear about your son, I hope you can get things worked out. Nice to hear form you. Happy Holidays!

Marcy~I don't remember where exactly the pin was?? I think it was in the correct city. Tied2b~Thanks for the kind words, my son is up and down, he talks openly, then he shuts down. He is giggly and happy, then quiet and sad. I think he is trying to put it out of his mind. I LOVE that you financed your surgery with your divorce $$$! LA~I use the chocolate Atkins shakes, they taste wonderful!!! I just bought some Slim Fast ones and they are terrible!!! To each his own though right? threedogpeople~is your surgery today??...thinkin' bout ya', post when you can! livingthedream~have a safe trip home! Congrats on being banded! Hang in there and post when you can! Woof~how are you doing? how is the medication adjustment going? Miss ya'! Mare~nice to hear from you. I sure did miss my LB buddies at RR.

oh yeah...have you gals checked out the map in Dr. K's office? It has a tac representing where his patients came from for the surgery! It is really cool! I saw the pin in Alaska and smiled awwww, that was Marcy!!!

Hi Marcy~ Thanks. I will give the boys lots of kisses! Happy Holidays to you and yours! How's your hubby's knee doing??

I truly appreciate the condolences, my heart goes out to the family. we recently heard that it was an accitdent, the boy was playing with a gun and thought it wasn't loaded...my son is angry, he knew this boy for five years. I asked my son to forgive his friend. He is having some difficulties but I think he is handling things fairly well??? I had my 5th fill yesterday, I don't feel a lot different today. My fills have taken a few days to feel a difference in the past. My work outs, along with everything else have been put on hold for the last week or so...I feel sluggish and I am looking foward to getting back on track with my excercise and weight loss goals!! Wishing all the new gals a speedy recovery and a happy new healthy life!!! Livingthedream~I think your surgery was today...I hope you are doing well..remember to walk, walk, walk as much as you can and stay hydrated! Let us know how you are doing and have a safe trip home! Dynamo~hope your havign fun in Seattle and thanks for the words of encouragement, your awesome!

Hey gals Thanks for the support and kind words. The weekend was sad...very sad. The memorial service was on Saturday, it ws beautiful, touching and extremly heart breaking. I was moved by the strength of the family members and very emotional for the friends he left behind, all so hurt and confused and all so young. I have not met my excercise goals, they came to a sudden stop (along with everything else), haven't been to the gym in a week and my food choices are not the best. I have fallen off the wagon, but I will dust myself off and get back on! A new week, a new start!! Livingthedream~WELCOME to COLORADO...are you traveling alone?? Surgery tomorrow??? let us know if you need anything and keep us posted on your progress!

LA~Welcome and Congrats on your descision and date!!! The investment in yourself is worth it...YOU are worth it! I struggled with writing that check, but I don't regret it one bit. I am always doing for everyone else, it was time to do for myself!! I am happy with my descision and I know you will be too! I am local, so I can't answer your q's 1-4 and #5...well, I think by roaming around this site, I found a lot of information that helped me be more informed before the surgery. Hope to see around the threads! Viri~WELCOME!! I hope it all works out and you get your Feb 11th date. I chickened out a few times myself. I almost did the gastric bypass (thank goodness I didn't), I am happy with the LB and Dr. K. It took me about 4 years to finally get enough nerve to just "do it". Keep us posted on your journey. We have a great group of people here for support!

I have heard great things about Chantix. My husband was on it for a short time, but I don't think he REALLY wanted to quit. He is going on it again at the start of the new year. You can do it! keep us posted.

Mona~Congrats on your new journey!!! Wishing you a healthy recovery!!

Thanks Dee, It has been a tough week, I hope that my son and his friends can find some comfort in tomorrows memorial service. It is difficult enough going through the daily struggles of being an Adolecent, these yound adults now have a death of a friend to deal with, it just breaks my heart...

Hey LB buddies! Thanks for missing me last night, I missed y'all too! I really wanted to go, but I really needed to spend some time with my son. One of his friends committed suicide this week, so needless to say I have been at his side as much as possible. Isn't that terribly heart breaking? The boy was only a freshman in high school, very sad...my son is hurting and confused, the memorial service is tomorrow...I just hurt for his loved ones and all the young friends that this is affecting...:think ANYWAY...I think everyone of you are glowing...beautiful smiles! Nice looking group!!:kiss2: Happy Holidays!!

Lisa, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.