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Hey Woofay~How are you doing? Did yu have a nice 4th with your hubby?

Drews~That really does suck about Mary! When I was in there Dr. K said to me "I saw a friend of yours today" and I said was it Amy? He just smiled and said she was in here earlier today. I told him that I wished you were there to hold my hand and he just laughed and said "you are in good hands, don't worry about a thing". I lke your new avatar picture! Lapdancer~Congrats on finding a fill Dr. out there. I can imagine it was a difficult choice, but I am happy to hear that you did what had to be done. Keep us posted on how it goes. Dynamo~How was the mountains? Hope you had a great time! I think my fill is working. Strange, I swear he said 3.10, is there such a thing? First he said 3.9 and then he put just a little bit more and then he said 3.10. Anyway, I had my first mini PB. Don't want to feel any of that again!! SCARY!!!! I was eating a tuna wrap, first bite. I remember Woofay saying something about proping on all fours with head down...that helped (thanks Woofay if that was you??), WHEW what an ordeal! It didn't last very long and it wasn't really painful but enough to say to myself "yep, I do have a LB in there and I guess it is working?!?! and I slimed all over my bed (yuck), then made it to the bathroom. Now if the weight will start dropping off, that would just be super fantasticulous!! Have a GREAT DAY to all!!!!

Which one is Mary? I am guessing she is the lady with shoulder length black and grey hair? Is she the one that does the billing part?? Which reminds me, did anyone recieve a reciept of payment? An itemized statement anythig like that?

I chew gum all the time, I didn't know we shouldn't. I think you should be fine. I never thought of accidentaly swallowing it, yikes. Let us know how it goes.

He sure does seem to be very busy!?!?! No worries Marcy, you still get your own exam room and privacy...LOL The scale in Dr. K's office is off from the scale in the fill room?!?!? Not to mention a few pouns off of my scale at home. According to my calculations, I should be down another 2 pounds. I am ready to see this LB do it's job, I am doing my part.... I sure have been a burping machine...anyone else? I must burp constantly for about 10 minutes after I eat and sometimes after I drink!

Hi Drews! They told me that I just missed you, we must have crossed each other in opposite elevators or something?? I know what you mean about the family thing!! I saw it too. How did they all fit in that tiny room?? There must have been six people in that small exam room and there was a stroller too??? What the heck were they thinking??...SOME PEOPLE!!! Anyway, my appointment was at 4:45, and I got there about 4:40. I didn't get in until 6:00!!! Dr. K, his assistant and Marylyn were the only ones there by the time I got in. The entire thing was BIZZARE!!! in the end I think I got 2.9 or 2.10 put in?? He tried 3 but it felt like a huge baseball was stuck in my chest and I felt like I had to burp really bad but couldn't??? I never felt the funnel, draining thing he kept saying that I should feel. Totally bizzare ladies!!! It is so strange, when I eat something I am concentrating so hard on wether or not I feel anything, so far I ca't feel anything different. I haven't eaten much, but what I have eaten, I haven't felt any diferent??? I hope you madee it downtown on time yesterday. Have a great day!!!

Hi Marcy, I think we are meeting at 7:00?? That will give you just enough time to drop in and say "hi" before you are off to the airport!

Lapdancer, Sorry to hear about your sister and sorry to hear that you have been feeling down. Hope she is back and feeling better in a month, we will still be here for ya', a month, two... whatever it takes! You are doing fantastic, good job losing the weight that you gained. I go in for my fill at 4:45 today. I am ready to kick start this thing! My positive vibes are working toward a good fill....huuummmmmm...........

Shesha!!!!!! So nice to hear from you! I was wondering how you were doing. Happy to hear that you are well. I can't remember...is Dr K fixing your port? Good for you, not gaining! :clap2:

<p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> Welcome! Dr. K and his staff are wonderful! I ca't help with the follow up question, but I can tell you about the process I went through, the information is in my signature. Things moved along very quickly for me, I actually could of had my surgery sooner, but I held out for the next available Friday appointment. I have a close friend that is a physician and another who is a nurse and they both tell me that Dr. K is a very well respected surgeon . My physicain friend says he sends patients to Dr. K often. Keep us posted! This is a great group of ladies and gents!

Thanks Woofay, have fun camping!!! What an awesome mom you are!!! I have kind of been in last supper mode before my fill, I keep thinking, I might not be able to tolerate certain foods (like steak), so I had rib eye last night...yummmm!

Hi Woffay! Wow, your hubby really does deserve some time off, he (and you) have been through a lot! I hope your next fill will be the one! I am sooo looking foward to my fill. I haven't lost anything for weeks, I know this is supposed to be my "healing" time. I have lost 20 lbs, but nothing for weeks. I started working out, writing down what I eat, drinking my water and protein shakes, muti vitamin, calcium....seems like I am doing what I am supposed to??? I actually think that I have gained a couple pounds (sometimes it is hard to tell on my old busted up scale). I guess I will find out for sure tomorrow at Dr. K's??? Am I suposed to be on liquids tomorrow for my fill????

Marcy, Congrats on the weight loss! Do you know the cross streets? You can PM me if you want, it sounds like your friend is pretty close to me...what a small world!

Marcy, Sounds like your friend lives very close to me. I guess it depends on where in Aurora, we like to name the streets the same in different areas...I am in the zip code 0f 80015, Centennial!! If you are close, you can ride with me if you want?!?!

Woofay and Lapdancer~ WOW gals so sorry to hear that you are both facing some tough times. Woofay, I often wonder if there is anything in there too, from the begining...I often thought he just cut me open and didn' put the band in??? I haven't really felt much different, but agian I haven't had a fill yet. I am wondering if I should ask for a larger fill, I know he is very conservative with his fills. I have heard of people that only take a couple of fills and they are good, I wih I could be one of those gals. I also heard that some take many...up to five or six??? Hang in there, maybe you gals need the extra few fills. I found this book ( I bought the book on CD), it is supposed to help us with the defining the body and the mind. "Emotional surgery", I just started it, but if any one would be interested in a copy, let me know (shhhh). The book is called Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz, I actually read about him on one of the other threads here. Lapdancer, I wish there were something I could do to get you here for your fill. Maybe one of her work buddys could sell you a buddy pass?? I hope your sis is okay too. Thinking about you gals!!!

Woofay~Bless you and your family, hope you all find some peace in knowing he is at rest. There are no words to explain how a death of a loved one breaks our hearts. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Dynamo~WELCOME home, sounds like you had a super fabulous time!!! I am up for Red Robin again. Whatever ya'll want is good with me. I have another Q, So I am still doing the three meals, protein shakes inbetween and water too. Is that pretty much the way it goes from now on? I think I am having trouble getting the fiber, is it 25-27grams??...any ideas?? I have my Kashi in the morning and maybe a South Beach diet bar or cookie, not alot of fiber. Fruits and veggies are tough getting in, I just love my meats so much that I fill myself on meats. AND, is is 30 minutes or an hour after eating that we can drink? I thought 30 minutes, but I was reading around here and some say an hour?? What does Dr. K or Paula say? I lost my papers that Paula went ove with me?? I started back at the gym yesterday...I don't know about "started", but I went and had a good workout for about an hour, wow am I sore today! I hope I can stay on track an keep going!

Hi Lapdancer~I LOVE the pics!! Sounds like you are doing great. You are eating right & exercising...good for you! I have a Q for anyone...I was wondering about my first fill. Should I stick with liquids for the day of and after?? I'll try to post some pics as soon as I feel smart enough...

Thanks marcyinak, I will try it again...tomorrow! I just LOVE the Atkins shakes, but I was wondering if you tried any of the Atkins bars? I haven't tried them, I thought maybe you would like them if you wanted something crunchy and sweet?? Your angel babies are adorable!! And how about those salmon??...YUMMMMMM

Thanks Drews! Now how do I make them smaller?

marcyinak, Sorry to hear that you are having a hard time with the Atkins diet. Have you tried any of the Atkins bars for something crunchy? I wish I could be more help. I'm sure someone will have some good ideas for you. You are not alone, we are all here with ya'. You can do this! I wish I knew how to add a pic to my posts...I have been trying and trying, finally gave up! How did you do that?

Yay!! That is awesome!!! You can hold my hand, this will be my first fill!!! I want a good fill. I hope it lasts, as much as I love to see Dr. K and his staff, I can't take alot of days off work, so I really want this fill to hold me...

Hi Drews! You look FABULOUS!!! Sounds like alot of fun. I am seeing Dr K for my first fill Monday July 2nd @ 4:45!!! Maybe I'll see ya' there??

Lapdancer~I have never heard of Nick Black either, but once i heard the song Hollow, I searched the music and I really like them. I love how you found them!...Jack Black and Nickelback....The song is sooo touching! The murals are gorgeous! Dynamo~Sounds like YOU are the party animal now...LOL. The wedding sounded mahvulus! Sounds like something from the movies. Can't wait to see some pics. Woofay~I hope you are having a peaceful weekend.

Lapdncer~I love Nick Black, now Hollow is my fav song!! Just added it to my ipod! Thanks again for sharing!

Lapdancer~WOW, that was touching. Thanks for sharing. I have watched it twice, can't wait til my son wakes up so I can share it with him. Beautiful song too!!! Dynamo~I am impressed, you are a strong woman! Happy to hear that you are enjoying yourself! It is always refreshing to see your posts. Enjoy your stay in NY and yes, bring pictures...you know how we love pics!! Woofay~How did the Airport trips go yesterday? I hope your family made it in. Is your Bday Sunday?? I hope you will be able to have a nice Birthday. Happy Friday!