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Great news Vera! I'm happy you didn't have any leaks.

Great thread Marie I am thankful for my family. I am thankful that I have a job as so many people right now don't. I am thankful that I have a house over my head. I am thankful I have food to put on the table. I am thankful I could get my band to make my life healthy. I am thankful for all the people on this board who have become my friends. I am thankful I will get to meet some of these people soon. That is off the top of my head, I am sure there are lots more.

Welcome! Take a moment to browse some of the older posts with lots of information.

I'm hiding in the bathroom!

Thanks y'all, you have given me lots of ideas!

No problem with it here! Just looking forward to meeting y'all!

Penni - Sorry you are having problems with your port. Get a lot of rest and maybe it will subside faster. Marie - Great job! Leatha - THINKING! I guess that would count for a little You did some exercise the day before, that counts better! Great job everyone!

Becky - You are such a sweetie! I have a hard time going to the gym, but I will come home and walk on the treadmill. I guess when it is time to come home that is what I want to do. I just can't sit down or I'm done. I'll look forward to your post tomorrow telling me you exercised! When I post here, it keeps me honest and makes me want to do it. So, thanks to all of you for making me just do it!

Sunshine all the time! Makes me smile! :laugh

Gosh, come on y'all, somebody else has to be exercising. Walked on the treadmill for 30 minutes!

Good to hear that sassy! I hope you get lots of restriction!

Gosh, I have been walking on the treadmill, I guess I just forgot to post them. :laugh I try to walk everyday, I think I have only missed a couple of days since I have been banded.

Where were you banded at? I am sorry to hear you are not doing good. Have you tried some popcicles? Some people can't drink ice water, but I lived on it and I think it actually helped my swelling too. Also maybe some warm tea or warm broth and then some water. If this doesn't stop, you definately need to go back to the doctor that banded you. You definately need to keep liquids in your body. I haven't heard of getting filled when you get banded, but each doctor has there own way of doing things. If he did put some fill in, I would definately have it removed if I was you. Please keep us posted on your progress. Can you call your doctor and ask him all these questions?

Wow, that was fast! As long as you don't get too tired, if you see you are, make it a short day. What do you do? I found myself getting tired after a half day, and I cut it short for a while. I am addicted to this board too, I am always up here and getting caught by the boss. I wish it was on my computer in my office.

Hi Dallas! I am from Grand Prairie and was banded in Dallas too. This is a great board, browse through some of the old posts and you will gain a lot if valuable information.

Great site Marie!

Hi Mary - Glad you stopped and posted with us. You are doing very good with your band. Great weight loss!

Paula that is fantastic! Now you will feel much better on your trip knowing you have lost so much! I am doing the happy dance for you! :banana :banana :banana

FatNHappy - If you are so unhappy with this doctor's office right now, I would suggest you run, not walk to the next one on your list. Every doctor has his own policy, and if you are not happy up front, you certainly aren't going to be happy after either. Their are so many lapband doctors out there, I would research a few more and go and visit them and don't settle until you are happy with the one you choose. Good Luck!

Darcy you are cracking me up! I am glad I just swallowed my mouth full of water!

Dr. Provost's office is VERY busy. I went a little faster because I was a self pay and they didn't have to file insurance. People come from various states because he is one of the top doctors doing this surgery. I would keep calling and see if you can finally get an answer. It took me at least a month before I could get in as a self pay, I hear it is longer with insurance.

Becky - Those are really neat, but I would love to see them on you! I guess I need to take up crocheting again, if it makes you lose weight that fast! I need to get my afgan going again I guess, if I ever find some time to do it.

Leatha - You will be our own personal guide! I am so looking forward to this!

You do great work! When you are done, you can visit me and work on mine! lol

Whoooo Hoooooo! 50% is fantastic! :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana You are an inspiration! No tight fills, we are partying this weekend!