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Sunnysea, Thanks for the info about getting the ticker factory, but how do I get activated?

Dynamomini, Just want to send good wishes your way for a good day!! Collector, Hang in there and I have heard walking is great!

Kristen, I have two tattoos and I love them! I am probably going to get another one this summer!! Your tattoo sounds like a nice one. Mine are around my ankle, I am not sure where I will put the next one. Pamela, I like the meaning behind your tattoo!

Connie, OMG!! I just googled Chris Cagel and Lordy..he is sooo hot!!! Now I am going to find some of his music....

Hi Connie, I listen to all music, but I am terrible with names of who sings what. I'll have to check him out...I am huge fan of live music!! I have heard of the Grizzly Rose, my son has a friend that is playing there in a couple weeks. You should have a great time! That reminds me, I almost bought a pair of pink cowboy boots yesterday, they were sooo cute!

Hey Trina, How are you feeling? Thanks for the info!!! Dr. K does have a support group, I think they meet on the first Tuesday of the month. I have not been to one but I plan on attending regularly. I heard Dr. K has a good number of people in the group. Sorry it took me while to return your message, I usually just link in from my e-mail. I am still figuring ot how to navigate and use this site. Have a great day!

Connie, Your strength is soooo awesome! I hope to be able to follow in your footsteps. I love that you have been able to change your life sooo much, that is so very insipiring. I will be watching for updates and cheering you on!! Thanks!!

HI Dynamomini! Nice to see you here! Monday, the big day for you...you will be in my thoughts, let us know how you are doing. The weather is wonderful, I have Spring Fever sooo bad, I shopped all day yesterday. Spent way too much on lawn and garden treasures...I LOVE IT!! Connie, You are an inspiration, I hope to get my mind set as you have. Do you do Water excercises? (because of your knee surgeries). You must feel fantastic! Collector, Hope your recovery is going well, I wish I was on the other side already...anxiuos and nervous....May 18th...sooooo far away!

Connie, Looks like you are doing an amazing job...good for you!!! Do you have any advice? I have my surgery date set for May 18th. I am so afraid that I am going to cancel because I am afraid that I will fail!!! What has been the biggest challenge for you so far?

Woofay, I am so happy to hear that you are doing well. Your journey has begun, how exciting!!

Tater Bug, I just wanted to let you know that you have been in my thoughts all day. I have been praying for you! I am happy to hear that you are feeling better and that you will try again! Hang in there, keep us posted.

Good for you Woofay! I was thinking about you today!!!

Hey Woofay, I look at those before and after pictures all the time, I am sooo hooked to this site and I am hoping that will also hlep me stick with it. Some day soon Woofay, OUR pictures will be there...SOON!!! I totally know what you mean about being emotionaly sensitive. I am sorry to hear about your losses. People who know me, it doesn't take much for me. Sometimes I can't watch the news with out crying...I just manage to find a way to connect with everyone. My son always jokes about how easy it would be to brainwash me in believing anything. I always go out of my way for others, this surgery is for me to help myself! I'll be here to keep you company until you are ready to go! Hang in there!

Maybe I should take a picture, I am the picture taker in my family too...I can't remember the last time I had a picture taken. That might just be what I need to keep myself motivated, I am sooooo afraid that I will chicken out! What time is your surgery? Take care!

Woofay and Tater Bug, Today is your day, all the best ladies!!

Hi Trina, I'm happy to hear that you are feeling better. So where do you order those shakes from? I am soooo writing down everything!! I am such a "list" person. I make so many lists, I have to make a make a list of what lists I have!! Today I am feeling that I won't be able to handle the LB...I get so unsure of myself. One day I am 100 percent sure this is what I need, then the next day I doubt my decision??!! I hope I do the right thing. I know where your Fantastic Sam's is. How was work? Did you work half a day today? I don't know how you can stay on your feet all day. I have a bad foot (probably weight related), I can't stand or walk for very long anymore?? Last year I decided to do the Race for the Cure, I don't know how I made it, but I did. Tater Bug: I hope you get a good nights sleep, have a safe day!!! I'll b e here if ya need me!

Sunnysea, I don't shop at the Cherry Creek Mall, I hear it is nice, mostly high end stores?? We have a new mall here (close to the Parker Hospital), but it is all outdoor and with the weather thats coming...Southlands Mall, it is just one exit north, then a right and you are there in a couple minutes! Check it out online. There is just about any store and lots of resteraunts. Also Park Meadows Mall, I like that mall too!

jennifermccourt, Welcome!! I am having my surgery May 18th too...we are twins!! This site is amazing, you will love it! I have found a magnitude of support and information. I am excited, nervous, anxious, doubtful and everything in between! Who is doing your LB? I am having Dr. Kirshenbaum in Colorado do mine and I am a self payer (I hate the sound of that $$). Anywhooo, welcome and I'll be looking foward to seeing you around!

Hi everyone! I have a surgery date of May 18th. Dr. Kirshenbaum in Colorado! Here's to all of us May Flowers!! (cheers)

Marjon9, You are SILLY!! I am one of the newbies, but deffinatly not a young one..LOL!! I too remember walking ten miles to school up hill both ways, milk was a nickel and cars were a quarter...LOL I have followed your progress, I hope you are feeling better! Thanks for all the info and support, this site is awesome!

Hi Lap Dancer, Sounds like you are doing an amazing job on the pre op diet, I think that is going to be VERY hard for me. I think I need to start like May 4th??? Surgery May 18th!! Keep us posted on your recovery and your progress!! You can holler at me if you need anything, I live soooo close to the Parker Hosptal, I am always online here. I think Dynamomini is having her surgery on Monday! Woofay and Tater Bug on the 13th..we have quiet a group!! The best to all of you ladies!!! Hope to hear from ya' real soon!!! If I can do anything for ya' send me a message here!

April 10, 2007 I called Marilyn today and got my date...May 18th!! I could of had May 9th, but I really wanted a Friday appointment. I really wish this was behind me. :puke: Five weeks out? Can I wait that long...will I chicken out??? I think I will use this time to prepare, shop for post op stuff and make a lot of lists, I am a master of list making! Thoughts are racing through my head...is this right for me?...will I be able to handle the rules of the Lapband?...is it right that I use the money for myself, when there are many other things that the money could be used for?...will I be able to handle the weight loss?...Who should I tell?...I don't really mind anyone knowing about it, I just don't want to have to deal with that part of it, I just want to focus on my decision and not what others are thinking about me. Don't over think, I have researched tis for many years and now that the ball is rolling, just go with it!...rrrrrright! Too much time to wait, these thoughts are going to drive me up a wall!

April 10, 2007 I called Marilyn today and got my date...May 18th!! I could of had May 9th, but I really wanted a Friday appointment. I really wish this was behind me. Five weeks out? Can I wait that long...will I chicken out??? I think I will use this time to prepare, shop for post op stuff and make a lot of lists, I am a master of list making! Thoughts are racing through my head...is this right for me?...will I be able to handle the rules of the Lapband?...is it right that I use the money for myself, when there are many other things that the money could be used for?...will I be able to handle the weight loss?...Who should I tell?...I don't really mind anyone knowing about it, I just don't want to have to deal with that part of it, I just want to focus on my decision and not what others are thinking about me. Don't over think, I have researched tis for many years and now that the ball is rolling, just go with it!...rrrrrright! Too much time to wait, these thoughts are going to drive me up a wall!

Hi isabellesma, Thanks for the comment on my journal. I figured that I should keep track of my thoughts and feelings since I tend to forget a lot! You have a tough job. I can't really afford to take time off (not really financially...reputation wise). I run my own Preschool in my home. I don't have a backup (neither do most of my families) and every day I take off or close early, I am putting my families in a bind. I know it sounds like I place my needs last and I do, a huge fault that I have...always thinking of others first, but I am going through with this surgery for ME. I hope I can manage, I have 18 year old son that is home for most of the day, he is willing to help as will my 12 year old. I just have to do it!! Since I am at home, I can take it easy AND I can lay on the couch and relax during nap time!! Take it easy tomorrow! Let me know how your day goes.

April 9, 2007 Today was my consult with Dr. Kirshenbaum. It was quick, I didn't really have a lot of questions for him (thanks to this site). I didn't get to make a sugery date, Paula left for the day. She will call tomorrow to schedule one. I am hoping for a Friday so I can work on Monday??? Time off of work is my big concern, I hate to take any time off. I don't know how I am going to deal with that?? I found out that my BMI is 50, which is higher than I thought. I calculated 48 or 49. No big shocker, I told her that I deffinately feel like 50 BMI. I am suprised that I didn't cancel my appointment because I don't believe in myself. Too many failed attempts. This will be the last straw. My family is very supportive. I wished the surgery was over already and a few months behind me.