Margo

You have every right to be pissed and angry...hell, I am pissed and angry for you!!!

Thanks...I did not know that!!

Wow, love your pictures....you are beautiful. And thanks for sharing your story.....it is an honor knowing you! O.K., this "love at first sight" thing.....GIRL, IT CAN HAPPEN:eek: . It happend to me over 16 years ago.....I met on husband on a Saturday, on that Monday he asked me to marriage him and that Wednesday he bought me an engagement ring.....we married one year later.....it's been over 16 years and one wonderful daughter......IT CAN HAPPEN:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Hi Gang.... We took a little vacation since my daughter had a couple of days off school....we went to "America's Largest Waterpark" town....Wisconsin Dells. My daughter loves to go to the Wilderness Resort up there and when her report card is excellent she gets to go. I have always dreaded the Dells trips since they consist of watereparks which equals swimsuits!!! BUT, not this time.....I felt comfortable and stayed in the pool area much more than I ususally do. I really enjoyed the outdoor hot tub. AND I had two NSV's while there....first of all, my swimsuit was almost too big to wear and second, I fit in the innertube on the lazy river and had room to spare:eek: . It was very exciting....

I feel like I could use some "old-fashioned", kick me in the a@* support!!! I did so well over the holidays....stayed focused, ate right, etc.....now I feel a tad out of control. Mostly not as focused....know what I mean???!! I know I want to eat "comfort" foods lately....probably due to things like: it's that time of the month, it was a full moon on Saturday, and on Friday the 13th my husband had a car accident (he is O.K., thank the Lord!) in our 7 day old car!!! Typically I would have eaten half of New York City by this time, but I have not done that....but, the thoughts are creeping into my head. I just want to nip it in the bud......send me good vibes, support, prayers, etc.......I feel like this is my first "head hunger" challenge since being banded......and "head hunger" has always been my evil enemy!!!

How exciting for you and YOUR KIDS!!! You truly are an inspiration.....way to go, girlfriend!!

Banded August 17, 2005, Brookfield, Wisconsin at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital by Dr. James Burhop.

Pre-banding: Any thing that was not too stale or green and fuzzy!!! Post-band: I LOVE GUALMOLE (spelling?).....actually any Mexican food....this tastes that best to me now!!!

Just found out that the company my husband works for is changing health insurance companies AGAIN.....going from Humana to United Healthcare. How is this going to effect the coverage on my fills?

Penni, you rock, girl!!! Good luck and I will be watching the winner.....YOU!!!!

Wow, thanks everyone....I sure feel better this birthday than I did my last birthday!!!

You all are wonderful support and I can't thank you enough. It has just seemed so "easy" so far and now I am feeling some of my "old" thoughts about food coming back. It kind of scares me. But, your support and suggestions are so very much appreciated. You guys rock!! And I will try to remember "one day at a time" and that this is not an overnight journey....

Hi August Bandsters... Since it is October I thought we could check-in and see how everyone is doing....weight loss, inches loss, all the NSV's, fills, etc...... I will get us started... First of all, I feel like a new person... that's the best thing since being banded. I have lost 38 pounds since my pre-op diet, 27.5 inches are GONE, my NSV's are so numerous I will just mention a few: taking walks with my daughter, swimming again, clothes to big, walking up the stairs without feeling like I am going to die, bending over without feeling like I am going to puke, getting out of a chair without making ugly, groaning noises.... My first fill was last Monday....it was a breeze...he put in .5cc and I have restriction....yeah!!! So how is everyone else doing???

Last night at my support meeting I found out that one of "lap sisters" had labs done at 3 months, 6 months and 1 year. I am nearly 5 months out and have been in for fills, but no one at my doctor's office mentioned or scheduled any lab work for me. Did you all have post-op lab work done?

I have one more NSV to report today.....I can no longer wear my wedding rings and my anniverary rings....TOO BIG!!! I am afraid they will fall off so into the drawer they will go until I am ready to have them re-sized. Hey, I just had a thought.....maybe this means I can go out and buy an "in between" wedding ring to wear while I am losing???!!!:confused:

Just wanted to pass along some great customer service news....I ordered something from QVC and the package came empty except for the packing slip. I called QVC to tell them figuring I was screwed. But, NO, they are sending the item again and by UPS so I get it sooner:eek: . I am impressed.....spread the word...customer service is lacking so much in today's world it is refreshing to come across great service!

I would go back on liquids and call your doctor in the morning....good luck.

Without a doubt.....The Biggest Loser is the WINNER!!! France is not moving...it will be there after you WIN on the Biggest Loser, Penni.

This is so exciting....I can say I know a "star" now!!! Good luck with all your new endevours!!

Stopped in at a Lane Bryant store today.....found a clearance item and when I went to the cash register the clerk asked me if I would be using my Lane Bryant credit card. I told her I had a card a long time ago, but have not used it in years. She politely asked me why....I told her that I just recently lost 60 pounds and can now fit in their clothes again!!! She said, "wow, I wish I could lose 60 pounds". When I left she congraduated me again.....great SNV today.....Now the next great SNV with Lane Bryant will be the day nothing fits again....BUT, this time 'cause everything is TOO BIG!!!

OMG, a bee's dick away.....too funny!

This thread is so ironic since just yesterday I mentioned to someone that I have not had cereal since I was banded....I like it too much and it does not keep me full so I stay away from it. But, I wish you the best of luck....let us know how it goes!

Hello August Bandsters.... Wow, I can remember when we all posted our surgery dates and waited with excitement....now we are just over 5 months out!!!! We are old pros now!!! I love my band, my new lifestyle and all the SV's and NSV's that have come along. Here's wishing all bandsters the best and big loses this year:clap2:

Give me a Zone Perfect or a Luna Bar and I am happy camper.....love them!!!

Mandy, I am praying for your sweet, little daughter.....God bless you and your family....