Quinn

Hey guys! My name is Quinn - I'm 24 and from Massachusetts (USA). Everyone has been so friendly and welcoming. I'm so happy I was referred to this forum. I'm having my surgery in July. I was wondering if anyone else was a fan of the television show Lost?? I'm a fanatic!!! If there are any other Losties....do speak up!!!!

My name is Quinn and I will be getting the lap band surgery in July. Massachusetts has only been doing the lapband surgery for three or so years now. My baratric surgery team has been amazing and they want me to get in touch with others who have had the procedure. I look forward to meeting people who have the lapband procedure and how it has affected a patients life - - with firsthand accounts. Thank you so much!!! Quinn

They put you on a specific two week diet before the surgery. The surgeon gives you the packet/info of what you can eat/amount etc.... Its a really strict diet but it gets you ready for the surgery!! :confused:

Yes, the mysterious Jacob. We don't know much about him at all. Ben pretty much lost it when he realized Locke had heard Jacob's voice. I honestly don't know. It will be interesting to find out. Good question though - - you've got me stumped - - anyone else want to try?? Yay - another lost fan - welcome late!

The Dharma Initative was an experiment brought to the island in the 70s. A group of people moved to the island (scientists and "free-thinkers")....completely shut off and seprated from the rest of the world....and they observed how they lived and did experiments.....etc: the polar bears. Dharma Initiative was funded by the Hanso Foundation. The initiative was started by a married couple. They brought a man and his boy to the island out of pity and hoping they can start new. The man (Roger) and his boy (Ben!!!) had just lost their wife/mother and had nowhere else to go. Ben initally started in the Dharma Initative school and then as an adult became a worker. His father blamed him for his wife's death because she died during childbirth. Ben had always been unhappy with the initative and overtime became secretly alligned with the "Hostiles" on the island. We don't know the background of them yet but they were originally on the island and they would eventually become who we know as the "Others". Ben and the hostiles came up with the plan of the Purge. The purge was Ben and the hostiles released a toxic gas the killed everyone in the initative....including the leader and his own father. Ben then joined up with the hostiles and they became the others. Since Ben has blocked the communication system so they could never been found or have any rescue signals released, I am sure people within the hanso foundation have been looking for them and what happened. Ben had said whomever is on that boat are very bad people. So I thought maybe it was people/scientists from the dharma initative/hanso foundation trying to find out where they are and I'm sure they are going to be pissed when they find out about Ben. That was just a guess of mine...speculating..... Yes, I'm a nerd!! haha Quinn

Thanks guys for the congrats messages!! I'm so excited. I can't wait. Breadlady - You are doing a great job. Keep up the great work and positivity!! Definately keep us informed of your progress. It helps me know what I will be dealing with in a few weeks!! Thank you so much for all of the information....little tibits people might forget to mention. Good luck!!!!!!!!

Lorna - Hello....you are so going to be approved! Definately keep us posted!! Margie - I'm so glad you got your appointment!!! I know you were anticipating for getting the call and making the appointment - - - so happy for you!! I freakin' hate the heat/humidity. I get so cranky and sweaty...yuck!! I'm sorry

aww!!! thank you so much!! I'm so excited!!

YAY! Isnt it great? You have that final date - something tangible. Yup. I have my two week pre-op diet. There a definately a few things I want to have before I begin the diet...so I understand! I agree. Dry heat is something that you can exist in. When its really humid out - - i warn everyone to not expect anything from me and i run to the nearest pool, beach, or air conditioned room!!! haha :teeth:

112 degree heat?? Oh my lord, I am so sorry. I have never had good lucky with humidity. I get very cranky and sweat like a snowcone in phoenix!!!

Hey guys! I just got back from my appointment with my doctor. I'm getting banded July 30th by Dr. Schneider at BIDMC in Boston. I cannot wait. I was told that I was having the surgery in July but I never had an official date. Today I know that its the 30th....I'm officially a lucky seven!!

You know what I was thinking - - what if the people on the boat were from the Dharma Inititative??? - - what do you guys think?

So I'm back from my appointment with Dr. Schneider. I am so happy. He is fantastic. My surgery is scheduled for July 30th. I can't wait for my new life to get started!!!!!

Hey Lorna! Well, I've been told July. I will know the exact date this Thursday. I meet with Dr. Schneider. Definately keep me posted on your progress!! Quinn

I forgot to post here - I'm from Marshfield - representing the South Shore...what, what!!

I think strategically it would be a bad idea to have killed the three of them. The main reason is because I think Ben truly believed he could perusade anyone to do what he wanted. As seen throughout history, the ego is what does a man in!!! I think Ben believed Jack would cave before he was finished counting. If for some reason Jack did not give in, it would be pointless to kill them - Ben would see it as the three men not actual leverage or more important to Jack than getting off the island. I'm sure if Ben had his way - it would have been Kate with the gun pointed at her. I'm unsure what is going to happen with Desmond. Knowing his character, he is going to feel incredibly guilty about Charlie. Plus, if he is not able to warn the group - - jack and the rest of them will soon find out it has nothing to do with Penny. Plus, by the way Jack had become in the flash forward it makes me wonder - - did some people not get off the island? or maybe not make it home?? I like the idea of the flash forward. I think if the ending was them being rescued or all the secrets being revealed on the island and they live there forever would be very unsatisfying! We get to know the past, the present, and now how each character has dealt with the experience on the island and how their lives has developed. I think its possible the person's funeral Jack attends is someone we have not met yet. I was thinking the same with Kate when she said she had to get home to "him". Maybe we haven't met him yet either. I still think even at that point in the flash forward we are going to see even further....there has to be more of a resolution between Jack, Kate, and Sawyer - - However, Sawyer.....cassidy....does he find out she's pregnant and had the baby? With the volvo Kate's driving I was wondering whether Kate was a mom or not. God I could go on for hours!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahaha!!! As much as I dislike her....I am curious as to what happens to Juliette. Jack doesn't mention her at all in the flash forward and if he couldn't get a hold of Kate....wouldn't he call Juliette?? Should be interesting!!!! Okay - thats all for now from me. Sorry for blathering on. I could talk about Lost forever!!! lol Quinn

Yay! Another Lost fan! Lost is my favorite show too. I can't wait for the fourth season - - January seems so far away!!!!! Yeah, Charlie with his list.....oh jeez....I was crying like a baby! Jack is far and away my favorite character.

I'm sure everyone else will tell you this - - its so important to have a support system. Of course you have your groups and this kick butt forum but having family and friends be there is crucial. My boyfriend was initially weary of the whole idea. I was planning on doing this regardless but I went through the information and he sees how important this is to me. Having him now be encouraging and supportive has made the process all that much better. I will definately keep you updated on my progress. I'm so excited for my appointment on thursday. Good luck with everything and dont hesitate to post questions on this board. Everyone has been so friendly, kind, and informative. I'm so happy they have this forum. Talk to you soon! Quinn

Scott! Thats right!! He's awesome. I wish him nothing but the best. I was able to talk to him after the meeting and thank him. I'm so excited for my surgery. I can'r wait. Quinn

Hey Margie! Did we chat by the parking receipt machine?? I had short hair and was with my mom. I thought the doctor that spoke at the info session was ridiculously awesome. I was sad to hear he was leaving the program because his fellowship was ending You get weighed on your first appointment. Every appointment after they like to weigh you to keep check on your weight and progress before the surgery. I'm meeting the surgeon on Thursday and will keep you posted. I hope you get the call!!! Michelle Sheppard is the nurse that contacted me and she has been fantastic. She's been approachable, informative, and so helpful. Quinn

Hey guys! I just got back from my second information session. I meet next thursday with Dr. Schneider. I can't wait!!!!!! July cannot come soon enough. Hope all of you are well. Quinn

Okay - has everyone heard the rumor that there is a cast member that has alienated his or herself from the rest of the cast???

The last episode was the best episode Lost has had to offer so far. Matthew Fox did such an amazing job. I really hope he is nominated for an emmy or golden globe......and this is not just because I wish I could marry the man!

whaaaaaaaat?? i havent seen this preview!!! i havent been able to watch a lot of tv lately. You know I was thinking in the season finale...she was driving a volvo....safety....a mom??? But I dont know if she actually ends up with Sawyer. What do you think??

hey guys! i was introduced to this thread by breadlady. I'm also getting banded in July at BIDMC in MA. I cannot wait!! I look forward to talk to you all. Quinn