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Hey ya'll! I had my appt today and it went well. I got all my pre, pre-op stuff. I have a folder from my docs office that lists all the stuff that I have to get done (i.e., pulmonary stuff, bloodwork, EKG, etc.). It's quite a bit, but it's all for the best. I was busy on the phone scheduling everything. I have a couple nutrition classes to go to, too. I'm excited! With all of these appts over the next few weeks, the time will fly by and July 25th will be here soon!!!!! To be honest, I'm actually really tired from the day's events. I travel about 1.5 hrs to my surgeon's office (one way), I scheduled my appts, then came in to work tonight. I am beat. Can't wait to hit the sack. :notagree Will catch up w/ya'll tomorrow. Gnite!

Laurend, Exactly what I thought. I was like, "Whoa, what's that for?" But guess who just bought one this weekend??? The blender, I mean...:guess LOL!

This has just happened to me, too. We appreciate your efforts!

HEY EVERYONE! Hope all is going well. I have an appt w/my surgeon today and I'm excited. I'm not sure what the purpose of this is...I don't know if it's considered a pre-op b/c my date is so far away, but nonetheless, I'm excited. My appt is at 11, so I've gotta go get ready b/c it takes about 2 hrs to get to his office. I will update ya'll when I get back!

I love music. I've posted a little bit of everything. I got some ideas from iTunes, but most of these songs I do have on my iPod...Maybe this list will give you some ideas. Here goes: R&B Any Mary J. Blige songs, esp.: Be Without You Reflections We Ride My Life 06 Run It – Chris Brown Give It Up to Me – Sean Paul Temperature – Sean Paul Crazy In Love – Beyonce Glamorous – Fergie Ain’t No Other Man – Christina Aguilera Don’t Cha – The Pussycat Dolls Everything Is Everything – Lauryn Hill Doo Wop – Lauryn Hill 60’s Respect – Aretha Franklin Soul Man – Sam & Dave I Got U/I Feel Good – James Brown These Boots Are Made for Walking Under the Boardwalk The Lion Sleeps Tonight Pretty Woman Brown Eyed Girl The Locomotion 70’s Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry Kung Fu Fighting – Carl Douglas Lady Marmalade – Patti LaBelle The Boys Are Back In Town – Thin Lizzy Turn the Beat Around – Vicki Sue or Gloria Estefan Ring My Bell – Anita Ward American Woman – The Who 80’s New Attitude – Patti LaBelle P.Y.T. – Michael Jackson Another One Bites the Dust – Queen Jump – Van Halen Eye of the Tiger – Survivor You Give Love a Bad Name – Bon Jovi Walking on Sunshine Funkytown Fantastic Voyage 867-5309/Jenny Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Maniac (Remember Footlose???) Love Shack – B-52s I’m So Excited – Pointer Sisters 90’s Lovefool – The Cardigans Livin La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin Rump Shaker Black Velvet TubThumping I Love You Always Forever One of Us – Joan Osborne The Best – Tina Turner Something to Talk About – Bonnie Raitt I’m Still Standing – Elton John All Star – Smashmouth I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor I’ll Be There 4 U – The Rembrandts Hold On – Wilson Phillips Christian I Could Sing of Your Love Forever Holy Is the Lord I've Always Loved You I Am God of Wonders Redeemer We Live What If

Hey BreadLady! I'm sorry you're still not feeling so well...How bout trying Mucinex??? It's over-the-counter and s'posed to work really well. I hope you feel better really soon! I'm still praying for you.

Hey BreadLady! I'm sorry you're still not feeling so well...How bout trying Mucinex??? It's over-the-counter and s'posed to work really well. I hope you feel better really soon! I'm still praying for you.

Guess what I bought today??? Yep. I have my very own Magic Bullet. Haven't used it yet, but I'm excited. I haven't even been banded, yet, but I'm getting prepared.

This is the viewpoint I've been struggling with. I'm a very private person, but I know someone else may benefit from the Band and my experience...I guess I need to push my selfishness (b/c that's what it is) aside... By no means am I ashamed. It's just hard for me to talk about s'thing that seems so personal. Who knows, this may become a new ministry for me...leading people to live healthier, fuller lives.

Welcome, Phyllser. I believe you will be joining us, especially if you keep losing at this rate. Keep at it!!!

LMF, Welcome. I haven't been banded, yet, but I had a ton of questions at first. You have found a goldmine in this website. Check out the following links for starters: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f41/ This is the MDers site that Gunn4ya was talking about. Read all you can! P.S.--I used to work at GBMC. I graduated from Towson.

Ok...we know that we're all going to do extremely well w/the Band, thus, our appearances will be changing. How are you planning on responding to the questions? Will you be open about the Band? Will you be vague? I saw somewhere else on the site a response that I loved. When asked, one woman said (in essence) , "I've decided to take control of my health and habits." Isn't that great???? It says it all w/o getting too personal. Not that I'm ashamed to have WLS, but for me, I feel like this surgery is s'thing personal (like any other surgery I've had) and I will share only if I feel it necessary. Let me know your thoughts.

I think this would be an AWESOME idea!!! We can start saving now. Dini - No problem. I just love helping out. Purplegirl - Welcome! Wow. You are getting a jump on this. Good for you! ALL - Hope everyone is doing well. Stay encouraged.

Hey Bhabydoll! Congrats on your approval and date! I am being banded on 7/25 at Potomac Hospital in VA. Come join us at the Lucky 7s thread, too!

How 'bout FTD.COM - Send flowers, roses & unique gift baskets online. Same day flower delivery by florists. They're s'posed to be pretty good.

So is mine! I have always been in the QA arena. JCAHO was always my favorite time of year. LOL!!! I want to get involved more in risk mgmt, but not sure what path in life I really want to take.

Ditto. I LOVE this response.

So do I!! I have a minor in Business Admin, too. Now ask me if I'm doing anything w/either of them? W/all the recent screw ups in healthcare, it seems I should be. (Side note: Did you hear about the lady in LA that died right in the ER?!?!?! She was vomiting blood and they wouldn't help her...wow. What's up w/that???)

Congrats on your date!!! Make sure you come visit us at the Lucky 7s thread for July Bandsters. I'm scheduled for 7/25.

Great!!! :clap2:

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It's getting close. I can imagine how you must be feeling. A whirlwind of emotions right now...excited, nervous, scared. We are praying that flippin cold goes away...in the name of Jesus! I'm sure you will do very well. :biggrin1:

We must be connected at the brain...we are always on the same page! LOL.

Dini, How 'bout Netrition.com - The Internet's Premier Nutrition Superstore! ???

I am so excited about my Band. I've already named her...Bandolina. She is gonna help me get healthy. I, too, am at peace about this. I know it will be a major lifestyle change, but that is what I want. At times, though, I still can't believe this is actually going to happen.