Oh 2 Be Free

I got 6.5 ccs in my 9cc band on my first fill.. and felt it IMMEDIATELY! I also think I might be one of the lucky ones, I think I got my sweet spot on the first shot! (keeping my fingers crossed.) So far so good anyway.

Somehow you made that bad experience sounds so funny.. LOL. I know what you mean about being Bulimic.. I think my kids think that about me, since they don't know I am banded yet either. Well, Merry "Rest of the Holidays"!

Merry Christmas to you too... and Happy New Year!

Hey Spydr I hear they are looking for someone to help interview the prospective escorts... I am available ... okay.. I am flying to Dallas right now...

Damn Lisa he's a cutie!! Does he have any sisters??

Ditto to Christina.. good idea Donali!

Here are some pictures of our early winter here in Virginia. We got about 4 inches on Monday. I love winter in the country, it's beautiful.

Being the new bandster that I am, I was very happy to read your post. I think it's very important to hear stories of the Long Term Banded. I was really starting to think that I may have made the wrong decision by getting the band. Seems everyone around here is having problems. To be honest with you, if I was new to this site and not banded yet, I don't think I would have made the same decision. I am happy with my band but it's the erosions and slippages that scare the Bejesus out of me. I only pray that someday I will be able to write a post about "the band I got several years ago." Good luck to you and your continued success! And Thank You!

Best wishes and prayers for you Penni, through this tough time. I know you will do fine. Get lots of rest and be positive. Everything is going to be okay.

I'm on it! Great Idea! I like things like this.

I have seen it here in Va.. only once in a while though. I always watch it oo, like I might learn something new...lol

8 of 10 for me... hope I don't "run" into the 2...lol

My first fill was on my 6 week anniversary. I got pumped with 6.5cc in my 9cc band. Let me tell you... now it all makes sense.. what they call restriction... it is no joke... But I LOVE it !!!

Sorry to hear about the kink! Who was you Dr? Just curious, since my port is on my ribs too.

What sad news Just know, Milo is there with you now and always will be. But in his heaven, he is once again a 23 lb hunter. Best Wishes through your tough time.

I just want to say that I wish you the best. I know you are strong and I know you will be successful. Just be strong and keep your head on right! Thanks for answering all of my questions! You really are an inspiration!

That is very sad. At least she isn't in pain anymore. Pure Sadness.

I think another reason you might be feeling depressed is that you literally have lost your best friend. I mean right after a life changing surgery, you can't even celebrate with a good meal. That alone is depressing... but is it more depressing than feeling fat and unhealthy? You have made the right choice... rejoice in it and what your new life will hold for you.

First of all.. all of the following info comes from a still unbanded mind! I am just over 4 weeks post op. Although I have gotten some appetite back, it doesn't compare to what I could eat pre-band. I don't know if it's any form of restriction I have or if it's me mentally trying to adapt to feeling "satisfied". I am trying to learn what satiety is compared to what I always thought it was. I am doing Weight Watchers right now too, just til I get my fill. Hopefully after that I won't be able to eat all the points anyways.. we'll play that by ear. But the problem I am having is that I can't get motivated to do the walking and working out thing. Maybe the banded mind helps with that. I am hoping my first fill will at the same time, band my brain! I am so ready for that to happen. As far as still wanting food whenever you're down.. I think that is a battle we will win... in time... with patience.

Dr Phil's Test: Here you go. Try this! Below is Dr Phil's test. (Dr. Phil scored 55; he did this test on Oprah - she got a 38.) Some folks pay a lot of money to find this stuff out! Read on, this is very interesting! Don't be overly sensitive! The following is pretty accurate and it only takes 2 minutes. Take this test for yourself and send it to your friends. The person who sent it placed their score in the e-mail subject box. Please do the same before forwarding to your friends (send it back to the person who Sent it to you.) Don't peek, but begin the test as you scroll down and answer. Answers are f or who you are now...... not who you were in the past. Have pen or pencil and paper ready. This is a real test given by the Human Relations Dept. at many of the major corporations today. It helps them get better insight concerning their employees and prospective employees. It's only 10 Simple questions, so...grab a pencil and paper, keeping track of your letter answers to each question. Make sure to change the subject of the e-mail to read YOUR total. When you are finished, forward this to friends/family, and also send it to the person who sent this to you. Make sure to put YOUR score in the subject box. Ready?? Begin... 1. When do you feel your best? a) in the morning :mad: during the afternoon ∧ early evening c) late at night 2. You usually walk... a) fairly fast, with long steps :mad: fairly fast, with little steps c) less fast head up, looking the world in the face d) less fast, head down e) very slowly 3. When talking to people you.. a) stand with your arms folded have your hands clasped c) have one or both your hands on your hips d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair 4. When relaxing, you sit with.. a) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side your legs crossed c) your legs stretched out or straight d) one leg curled under you 5. When something really amuses you, you react with... a) big appreciated laugh a laugh, but not a loud one c) a quiet chuckle d) a sheepish smile 6. When you go to a party or social gathering you... a) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know c) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed 7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted...... a) welcome the break feel extremely irritated c) vary between these two extremes 8. Which of the following colors do you like most? a) Red or orange black c) yellow or light blue d) green e) dark blue or purple f) white g) brown or gray 9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep you are.. a) stretched out on your back stretched out face down on your stomach c) on your side, slightly curled d) with your head on one arm e) with your head under the covers 10. You often dream that you are... a) falling fighting or struggling c) searching for something or somebody d) flying or floating e) you usually have dreamless sleep f) your dreams are always pleasant POINTS: 1. (a) 2 ( 4 © 6 2. (a) 6 ( 4 © 7 (d) 2 (e) 1 3. (a) 4 ( 2 © 5 (d) 7 (e) 6 4. (a) 4 ( 6 © 2 (d) 1 5. (a) 6 ( 4 © 3 (d) 5 (e) 2 6. (a) 6 ( 4 © 2 7. (a) 6 ( 2 © 4 8. (a) 6 ( 7 © 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2 (g) 1 9. (a) 7 ( 6 © 4 (d) 2 (e) 1 10. (a) 4 ( 2 © 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1 Now add up the total number of points. OVER 60 POINTS: Others see you as someone they should "handle with care." You're seen as vain, self-centered, and who is extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you. 51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once; someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate. 41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out. 31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust In your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if that trust is ever broken. 21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature. UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions & who doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anything! They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring. Only those who know you well know that you aren't.

I am a 47.

Dumbo Farklepants!! lol

Okay.. I need your help again!! I am scheduled to get my first fill by Dr. Kuri on Nov. 19th. I know Dr. Kuri is very well known and liked. That is why I chose him. What I need to know is who has had fills with him and how has their success been? I know everyone's success is their own, but I do believe a good fill is a good start, you know? So if you have had a fill from Dr. Kuri or know something I don't .. share with me!

It would be great to find someone else going out here at the same time. I chose Dr. Kuri because first of all, tickets back to PV are very expensive. Second I wanted to use Dr. Ortiz but when I inquired about an appt, I was told that he is only wanting to fill his own patients now. So I went with Dr Kuri for his experience, affordable airfare and excellent word of mouth. I am happy with my decision and Lord knows I can't wait to get this fill!!!!

I am sorry to hear about your erosion and my prayers are with you. On a lighter note... Can you ask hubby if he has a picture of the Dolphin's helmet instead... it's much more attractive to the eye.