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Good for you, Flower, pretty soon you will be joining us in Bandland!! Patty

Congratulations Michelle, you are an inspiration!!! Patty

My daughter is 11 and overweight. I started her on a weight loss program a couple of weeks before I had my surgery. She meets monthly with a nutritionist, medical dr and a shrink. She lost 7 lbs the 1st month. She really didnt do any strict dieting, we stopped going to dunkin donuts everyday. The Drs at her program were concerned that she lost too much weight. They really dont want her "dieting" just making healthy choices. Since we are both dieting at the same time, its much easier. We dont have any junk food at home, (now that I threw out the rest of the Easter candy). If she is still obese at 18-20 I would definately bring her in to get banded. I have spent my whole life overweight, and I would hate for her be overweight her whole life too. My older daughter's (21) is overweight too. Her weight goes up and down. She once lost 25 lbs by giving up soda and McDonalds. She doenst have any health ins. When she gets a full time job with ins, she may get banded. I will support her 100%. Patty

Daisy, I had some choc Easter eggs. Do you have a date for your 1st fill? Mine's in 2 weeks. I wish it was this week. Patty

I dont know about carrying a barf bag, but I will definately be more careful cutting food up smaller and chewing things better!! Patty

Very cool!! Congratulations. Patty

I had my 1st PB today, in the car!!! YUK, it was a cooked baby carrot, I thought I chewed it enough, I was driving my daughter and thought oh, crap, so this is what it feels like!!! It was over in a matter of 15 minutes, (i timed it), and it did come up. Live and Learn!! Patty

Nurse4126, I began the process in late November and had my surgery in February. I had surgery at 8:30 am and I left the hospital at 4:30 pm. I was so happy that I could go home. My surgeon was Dr Tarnoff. They have a great program at Tufts. The next post op support group is Monday, April 4th at 5:45 pm. It was after my 1st support group that I made my decision. The website is http://www.obesityconsult.com Good luck!! Patty

Hi Flower, I am from Weymouth. I had my surgery at Tufts-NEMC, Dr Tarnoff was my surgeon. Patty

I'm pretty claustrophobic too. I felt that way thinking about getting my band, I still do, I just put it out of my mind. Good luck!! Patty

I didnt tell my father pre surgery, I didnt want him to worry, but I have told people at work and friends. I am pretty surprised, I havent had any negative remarks, to my face anyways... Patty

I went back in a week. I only worked 1/2 days the 1st 2 days, then I was fine for a full day. Patty

Philip, I am so sorry for your loss. Patty

Ya hoo!!!!! Congratulations and best wishes for tomorrow!!!!! Patty

Best of luck with today and surgery tomorrow. I felt that the day before dragged....... Patty

I had surgery at 8:30 am and I was home at 5:30 pm. I was so happy to get home. Patty

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!! I feel giddy too!!! Get some rest!! Patty

Congratulations on getting your date!! You have come to the right place for support. This is a great board for info!! Patty

I just came from my 2 week post op appointment. I lost 18 lbs. since last seen in the Dr office. Actually 15 post op. I have lost 30 lbs all together since January. I can begin mushies today. My nutritionist said I will lose more weight and at a faster rate if I continue the liquid phase, which makes sense. I just dont know how long I can keep up this phase. I am not physically hungry, but I feel mentally hungry, if you know what I mean. Has anyone continued phase 3 longer than the 2 weeks post surgery? Thanks!! Patty 280/250/150

Thanks Nicole, You are doing great!!! I have lots more to lose than you so it will come off a little bit faster. Congratulations on your weight loss!!!!! I havent got one of those "magic bullets" yet, but I will. I have my next appt in 4 weeks, thats when I'll get my 1st fill. We'll see how I do then. Keep up the great work!! Patty

Christina, I hope that the Drs. calling will do the trick for you. I feel so bad that you were denied!!! You have had quite the crappy day!!! Patty I

Woo hoo, he left stuff???? That is so cool!!!!!!!! Patty

Congratulations on your decision. I know it isnt easy. Good luck with your insurance co!!! Patty

MY hospital lets us go home that night!! I was so happy to get home. Patty

Christina, Good Luck with whatever decision you make. If its the show, please let us know so we can root you on. If not, we will all support you with surgery!!! Patty