Lisa*in*NJ

Glad to hear everything went so well! Good luck in Bandland.

sorry it took me so long, I have been out all weekend. Anyways.... I went to my seminar yesterday and it was everything I had hoped. Dr. Onopchenko was very, VERY informative. He didn't sugar coat anything, but at the same time he gave us such hope. He does lap band and bypass but did not try to sway people either way, he gave us the information and now it's up to us to make an educated, well informed decision. I knew that I wanted the Lap Band before the seminar but know I am totally sure this is for me...yayyyyy!!! It was really comforting to know that I had already learned so much on my own from this forum and other research. Although Dr.O clarified some things, most, but not all of what he had to say about the band I had seen posted from people here. All I can say about the bypass is NO WAY! It is way too scary and drastic for me. Thanks for asking Eileen!! Lisa

Glad to hear that all went well! I am attending my seminar this Saturday.. **CAN'T WAIT!** I had a full blood work up in May, do you think that will be acceptable or will they need another one? Anything to make the whole process go faster. That guy at the seminar seems like he is just looking for a quick fix - not a life long change......let me tell you, I love a good maurgurita(sp?) but I have no problem giving them up forever if it means my health and quality of life will change for the better. thanks for letting us know. Lisa

this lights on or off

Hi Alex, of course I am not a Dr. but maybe it's as simple as an inner ear thing. I also know that when I don't eat for awhile and my sugar gets too low I feel very dizzy and almost outside myself. Weird. Hope your able to find out what's causing it. Lisa

videos! North or South

lol - homegrown for summer than store in the winter leather or suede

Can insurance never offer security? KJKPJ

Kid's eat long licorice, YUM! HFPRD

sitcoms ocean or pool

Joe's jokes kill laughter usually. RSPUK

mixed drinks facial hair or no facial hair (on a guy of course)

Roller coaster scary movie or comedy?

Bubba used Billy Bob's car yesterday. KVPWL

Pete's lion killed my yak. JYWMP

Will I begin insurance blues?? --(thought that was appropriate) ZSOPT

Good luck, I hope things move quickly for you. I am still counting the days until my seminar on Aug. 13th-I can't wait! Lisa

Aunt Jen's cat got away. SWPFK

US travel on that note.. Alaska or a Tropical Island?

Congrats to both of you!! Can't wait until I can join you. Lisa

Congratulations!! Hope you have a speedy recovery! Lisa

gotta have flip-flops-cute ones of course. hmmm.. sports or luxury car?

Congratulations Kim! I hope it's smooth sailing from here. Lisa

In my early 20's my husband and I went to Wrangell, Alaska to meet his biological family(he's adopted) anyways, he wants to return but I am really-REALLY embarassed because when I was there I was 80 lbs lighter. So my reward "when" not "if" I lose this weight will be a 2 week trip to Southeast Alaska. It is AWESOME there!! Lisa

Great to hear Geeta!! Hopefully I will be following you to bandland soon!! Lisa