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How many weeks are you on your liquid for?

Thanks! I didn't know that now I couldn't take regular pills. I'm on antidepressants and BP meds and a few others, Should I not take them now?

Oh I hate this! I hate to be the one to tell you guys! But I need your advice. My surgery date is moved to the 26th of September. That is almost 3 weeks before my cruise. Do you think I'll be ok?

That was great! Thanks J.Lynn, and everyone else!

Way to go Angie! I can't wait to hear what the scale says. Kim I bet you'll meet that 50 mark. I started my liquids today. I barely made 800 calories, which I really am not all that happy about. I think 1000 is a good # to lose, not sure how fast 800 will do. Melissa, did they give you anymore answers today about where and what Dr V is doing? I would really like to go.

I got a call from the (I can't spellthis) anastesiologist's office today. I am not sure about this but the girl who was setting up my apt told me that Dr Malkonia and Lowe do the lapband also! I had never heard that before! I'm going to call tomorrow and find out. I'll let chaz know

My shake was good how about yours! Just think....TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF OUR LIVES!

When you go to the office today ask them where he is going? Maybe is is just leaving the center. I gotta tell ya I'm scared!

That is so good to hear! I do like my sweets though....will I still do ok with the band?

AH Tonight is my "last supper" before I start my liquid pre-op diet. I can't believe that I am actually excited about it!! Thinkin of Outback and a blumin onion.....

Melissa, I would think that since you already saw the nutritionist that Dr.V;s off ice should be able to help you get your stuff transfered. I don't think it is to much to ask, and I would request it in writting, and also by calling or stopping by. Ask them to send the records and all the reports. I would not be suprised if they have a lapband Dr in there real soon. Hang in there! I'm scared! But everyone has helped me so much through this. Most of all my faith. If it is ment to be, it will happen. Remember it is not always done in our time.

I start my liquid phase tomorrow also. I had my last supper and last kitkat for a while. I also am having alot of anxiety, but I also have peace. Cheers to you from me tomorrow morning when we have our shakes! I'll drink to you!

I'm 1 week behind you! God Bless

THANKYOU! Kahty, I needed to hear that! My emotions are on a 10 right now! I hope it goes down before the surgery! Jennifer, I think I'm stuck with the cruise date. We are going with other people. But someone suggested looking into buying insurance for medical on the cruise. I'm going to look into it tomorrow.

All I know about Dr.V is that he is leaving the practice the end of October. That is all they told me. Dr Z will be doing followups. My concern is the fills and complications. Dr.V is the only one there that does the lapband. It is pretty scary to have the surgery and them the experienced doctor leave. That is where my concerns. But then I know that so many people go to MX and other places. Have any of you heard anything?

Ebony and Lynn, God Bless you both. You are in my prayers.

Wilson is so cool! Just don't let him sink!!!

Well the dinner stunk! We went to Carrabas, I wanted the bread! The salad was good, but the pork chops were crummy! The funny thing is I really didn't care! OH my I guess I'm really ready! Now I'm sitting with my laptop on my lap, my daughter brought me reeses Peanut Butter cups as my last candy...(till later in the year) I went to open them and they are all melted and gross! I must confess, I was more disappointed about that than my meal. So maybe this is the begining of food not really meaning much anymore. Have a good night.

Jack you are so cool!

Thanks Kim, I wonder if there is a seminar this week at the hospital we could go to and then talk to DrZ and the other 2 Dr.s I really want to meet DrZ. I liked the PA VERY much that I saw the day I went to meet DrV. He made me feel very comfotable. I am in a hard place with insurane DrB doesn't take my type. And CMC is not covered either. I hope everyone will still be in the support group with us. You know God has lead me to do this from the beginnig. I know it is in hands hands. But like you I still want answers. As far as the cruise goes, I'm going to check and see if we can't change the date for a few weeks later. Either way with that I know I will be surrounded by prayer. Thanks so much everyone, for being there!

To make a long story short. I had a date for my surgery then it was moved to November. So my husband and I book a cruise. Well I got a phone call today from my Dr.s office. He is leaving the practice the end of October. (Hate having some of you find out this way) The only date they can give me is Sept 26th. The cruise is on the 14 of Oct. Am I nuts? Will I be feeling well enough to go on the cruise. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. This is the only Dr. in Charlotte that does the band. I'm scared and nervous. I booked it for the 26th. I just wanted to know what you all thought about how I will be feeling almost 3 weeks out going on a cruise. Thanks,

Is it just me or is everyone having trouble getting on the presby site?

Kim, I can't wait to see Dr V, but I'd like to meet Dr.Z to ask him questions. As far as slippage, doesn't that happen in the very begining? I know I will be a whimp with eating for a long time. I hate the thought of the side effects. Thanks for the support, everyone, Kim your a big help thanks for talking yesterday. I am scared, couldn't sleep much last night. I just really want to know that someone will be there for us if we ever need replacement, or slippage. AHHHH I guess it is time to change my date below huh...

LOL no one gets MY OLD DATE....lol but we could all do it on the 9th of November! lol have a good weekend guys, I'm off to DC to meet up with some old friends, I'm getting excited!

We will all be excited to meet you!