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Definitely call both parties. Communication is the key and you are the link. I had my appt to review my stress test last Wed and they were supposed to fax it to my surgeon. I called on Mon and it wasn't done. Tues AM it was done. I called the surgeon to be watching for it & let them know at the cardiologist how important it was to me. I also thanked & told them how much I GREATLY appreciated how quickly they got this done (although it should have been done already). It's kind of like sales.....your in the drivers seat, but you let someone else thing their driving. Good luck!! I hope you get a surgery date soon!!

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Boy, do I understand this!! I've gained 15 lbs since Jan....I'm getting my band on May 26th. It wasn't necessary. Just last weekend, I stopped at a little ice cream shop while visiting OH just to have one of my old time burgers. Know what, it didn't taste as good as I remembered and I threw half of it away. With the help & advice here at LBT, I've learned I will still be able to have most of the foods I have now. That's only head knowledge though. It is a process to change your way of thinking. I'm changing with you. It isn't going to happened quickly for me, but the changes are taking place. Take baby steps and don't expect it all at once. Hang in there and know your not alone!!

Bless your heart Leener!! I just saw this thread, but I prayed just the same. So glad and thankful it wasn't serious!! Get some rest and lounge tomorrow....take care of yourself!!

Shoot!! I forgot to look tonight while I was at Wal-Mart....too worried about Mother's Day cards I guess. :phanvan I made a visit to the bariatric floor after my pre-op class and one of the nurses told me about these banana flavored pops they use. I guess their by Blue Bunny and sugar free. They can't keep them in stock b/c they go so fast. I haven't been able to find them here yet, but I know the Indy area has them. Has anyone heard of them or tried them? They sound sooo good!! :hungry: Looky here.....I just found them. HOLY COW....I've got to find these.....http://www.bluebunny.com/ProductDetail.aspx?currentcategoryid=44&productId=162

Sherita ~ That is absolutely hilarious!!:pound:Thank you for sharing. I will probably tell that story when they do my first fill.....hope you don't mind. Doc/nurses like a good laugh too. My husband says I talk too much & sometimes he's right. :blah: I talked during my stress test, not the tread mill part, the imagining thing where the make you stay still for 20 min. I'd rather jog!!!

Hi Myra ~ I don't have personal experience with this, but just wanted you to know I'm praying for you. The closet I can come is last year my mom had to have a biopsy and we all worried a little too much for nothing. We do have a history of breast cancer in our family and this has reminded me of my script my PCP wrote for me to get my baseline done. Maybe I should go b4 my surgery? I would probably keep my band date unless someone forced me otherwise. The road has been a bumpy one to get to this point and from what Kathy has said, it shouldn't affect the band. Definitely keep us posted!!!

Oh, I was in a hurry b4 and forgot to tell you how WONDERFUL you look!!! Your daughter is just precious and so pretty!!! I also love the fun blouse your wearing.....want to share your secret? Where did you get it? It look so light & springy. :biggrin1:

Robyn ~ Your specific prayers have been sent above!! The Lord is greater than anything we face. He will carry you through this!! You are an amazing woman with great strength.....I can say this b/c of your posts, I know it's true. Give us an update on how your doing. When I'm done here, I'll look up your other thread about your port. Cindy ~ Bless your heart!! I have lifted you in prayer also. I can't imagine what this must be like. Allow yourself time to embrace the memories and absorb your precious mother's spirit. We are going to get balloons for my boys to send to heaven for their grandma that passed away 3 yrs ago. Victoriana ~ What a wonderful prayer....THANKS!! Dawn ~ My goodness, your family has some reasonable fears after what you have all been through. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother. :cry I have prayed for all of you. I better go check the May thread to see how you did this afternoon. Take care!! beautifultina ~ Thank you for this thread!! The Lord does work in mysterious ways, doesn't He? So many times I've looked at a situation in a negative light only to find out what a blessing it actually turns out to be. I will be praying for your band situation and for your frame of mind to change for the positive toward working the band. You can do this!! Try to come to LBT frequently after your settled and I think the support will be helpful!!

Happy Birthday Kathy!!

:spider: Hey Murphles ~ Didn't mean to forget you...I guess we missed the date.....sorry. Looks like Myra has now got you covered. :biggrin1: HUGE welcome to MarcyD & michelletur !! :welcome: Michelletur ~ We'll be pulling for you on the May 11th date. :clap2: Magic Bullet?? Thanks for the link to E-Bay. That looks really neat. May have to add one of those to my "want list". :typing: DeAnn ~ What kind of gas strip are you using? I know they came out this the strip and I was wondering what you or anyone would recommend? Does the gas improve everyday?

Congratulations!!! YEAH for MAY!!! You are one day before me, lucky dog!!

Bless your heart!!! Hang in there and I'm sure things will go back the other direction soon, if not already. I will say a prayer for all of you!!

Hi Telly ~ I'm in for this weekend.....2 lbs will be gone. I was away last week so didn't participate. I am going to visit my mother for Mother's Day this weekend....it will be a challenge with all the family there. They will be supportive, but it's the food that jumps in my mouth when I'm not looking!!! :omg: Put me down and remember I can't share my weight....the world would come to an end. :guess

Oh Karen.....this is wonderful news!!! :hug: I bet you are just floating around right now trying to let this soak in. The Lord is good indeed!! :love: His will and timing are perfect!!! I am ecstatic for you!!! :cheer2: :dance: :clap2: :faint2: :peace: CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Hmmm....wonder what is going on with RmichaelsAZ? Hey Robin, are you out there? Let us know b/c we would like to keep up with you. So, Myra, did you say you were fixing up pork chops tonight? :hungry: Sounds yummy......just need to know dinner time.

:wow2: we have 47 people getting the band so far for May. I bet there's more that haven't signed up for the May Band Crew. This is amazing!!

:welcomeB: to justduckie & TIDGE!! Glad to hear your already banded and joined us to compare notes. I pray you will continue with a speedy recovery!! dawner119 ~ Will be praying for you also. I bet it so pretty in MX. Give us an update when you can. missyfan ~ Sorry we missed your date, but we will lift you in prayer for your surgery this Fri. Hey Myra ~ Your list is SUPER....THANKS!!! I made some adjustments on my list and I have a couple to add to yours: May 15....RmichaelsAZ and May 17....msj0028. Please let us know if we're missing anyone. We want to stick together and hold each other up for prayer and support!! :clap2:

Kim ~ I was very happy for Jr. :clap2: I guess it had been since July that he's been in the winner's circle. I fell asleep during the middle of the race (that's another story), but caught the last 100 or so laps. Jr is such a gentleman!! I saw him racing Harvick and he apologized for rubbing him. I didn't think he needed to b/c they were just racing hard. Poor "Happy Harvick" wasn't so happy after the race. :cry I'm glad the press gave him some space. It's an emotional thing to drive those cars. Tony showed a lot of patience again this race. I'm proud of him. Maybe next week or the week after he will take the lead in the standings. I think we have a couple more night races....YEAH...I love them. :biggrin1:

TBM ~ Yup, he is on his way. My son did this for a couple of weeks then finally decided it wasn't so bad after we showed him the toothpaste (suggested on this thread). Have you tried that yet? I think it helped us b/c Danny was afraid the poop would hurt. The toothpaste showed how it came out easy. Try it if you haven't yet. I would just KILL :angry my DH if he did that to me. We have had these kind of issues though. It seems our DH's don't think deeper than the moment at times. Mommy's think so differently, thank goodness!!! :phanvan Keep up the good work and b4 you know it, you will wonder when you last changed a diaper/pull-up. It's such a happy and sad time all at once.

Hi Leener ~ I'm glad to hear the response from your doc. I also feel they would have "rushed" you in had things looked differently. I think you are in good hands and I will continue to lift you in prayer!! Keep your spirits up & know we're here for you!!

I will be praying for an uneventful surgery for each of you. Let us know how your doing when you feel up to it. Monday ~ Poster Child Tuesday ~ Seminole ~ MarianneTN ~ Stitchy ~ vericks ~ missnicki Wednesday ~ JJinLA Thursday ~ babyjane ~ karma2 Friday ~ heresdeb ~TwinkleLil Star ~ AMF101 ~ wiggygiggy ~ 4MyFuture

Can I just say :wow2: ? Congratulations to each of you that have been banded so far. I am so glad to hear from all of you about how your doing. I appreciate each post and have been here with a pen taking notes to remind myself of things I'm learning. Boy, experience does speak volumes!! I've been gone a few days & I'm catching up. I was wondering if anyone has heard from the following members that have been banded? We would love an update if your able. ~lululacy ~londoner ~louie ~Velvetkiss ~ Did you decide to postpone your surgery later this year?

:welcome: Welcome to the May Band Crew...it's great to have you all here to share in your experiences. I am so excited to go through this journey with you!! ~kim2bhealthy ~Scout ~Mvpo8961/Myra ~dascjp1 ~junglejim ~taxgirl ~missyfan ~time4change~ Good luck to you in getting insurance approval. Sometimes approval will fly right through and for others like myself, it can go on & on. I hope yours is speedy. Hang in there regardless b/c it will all be worth it in the end. Keep us posted!! :gluck:

I hate it when..... ~ My DH farts ~ My dog farts worse than my DH ~ My phone rings right when I sit down to pee ~ I get stuck behind someone on the freeway and the person in the passing lane is going the speed limit!! Get out of my way already!! ~ Desperate Housewives is a rerun ~ I get robbed at the gas station every time I fill up ~ My mother tells me not to "yell" at my kids, talk in a calm tone...WHAT :grouphug: that's how I grew up