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YEAH!! I'm still working on a May date myself.

I hope it's OK to post this here since it's about things kids say even though it's not referring to the band. After church, I asked my kids if they had fun in Jr church. My youngest, 3 yrs, told me he raised his hand and said, "Excuse me ma'am, but that's a scary story". I asked what she was telling & my other son said it was about Jesus dieing of the cross. I'm glad he at least used his manners. :rolleyes

Wow...that is kind of scary. I will say a prayer for you. I need to have tests run b4 surgery for my heart and I would be devastated if something kept me from the band. Although, I do tell myself that if something is found, it is meant to be and the Lord has His hand in all of this. It's best to know now. Keep us posted!!

If it wasn't for "Aunt Flow" I wouldn't be wearing undies at all....I hate them and a bra. Currently, I'm wearing JMS white cotton undies and my gown & purple robe. Earlier I was wearing my way-to-worn-out Victoria's Secret Second Skin Satin bra. It's so old you can't even read the size. I think I even got this one off of E-Bay b/c they don't off the larger sizes in the SSS anymore. :cry It's almost like your not wearing a bra at all!!

Penni ~ Have the moderators considered getting input from their members? I know a thread was posted not long ago asking for input on new features. I wonder if a poll would be considered an option b4 making any changes. Of course, this isn't my site, but it is a suggestion.

:welcome2: Welcome to LBT....this is a great community full of wonderful people!! You have a great sense of humor....glad you decided to start posting. :biggrin1: It will be fun getting to know you. Congratulations on your May 1st surgery date. I just got my approval today so I hope to have a date soon. :gluck:

:wow2: What a super NSV!! You really don't look like the same person...amazing!! Thanks for sharing this and being such an inspiration. You are as sweet as you look. :biggrin1:

Could you pinch me to make sure this is real? I don't have many details at this point. Just know that I'm approved and they are going to fax the approval letter to my surgeon. My new crusade will be to push for a May date. I have my pre-op class next Fri. I still need to get the stress test for my heart since I had an arrhythmia show up. At this point, any date makes me happy!! :biggrin1: Thanks for all the bananas.....love it!! I can't get this smile off my face. :dance:

Oh Leener ~ I have lifted you up in prayer and will continue to do so!! Bless your little heart!! Try to keep your chin up, I'm sure you will be fine. Allow me to quote leatha_g from another thread....."Don't borrow trouble". Forgive me if that's not exact, I can't find the thread right now. The point is, hang in there and try to keep your thoughts positive. It's easier said than done, but you can lean on us for support.....we will all lift you up. I hope your office was able to confirm you for early next week. Keep us posted sweetie....you are going to be fine!!!

I love it.....that is so precious!! I'm expect my boys to want me to pull up my shirt to see the scars like they did when daddy had his hernia surgery. He had that last spring and my youngest asked to see his scar just the other day.....not only are they innocent, they remember more than what we think they do.

I just love this place and I'm so thankful everyday!! This is the first and only group I've been a part of, and I really do lean on LBT for more support than I care to admit (I've always been the independent type). I'm still waiting on insurance, but I'm not so sure I would have gotten as far with them if I hadn't been armed with the info I learned here. This site has really played a HUGE roll in my lapband journey.....and will continue to do so. Special thanks to all of you from me too....I love you all!!!

How wonderful!! :biggrin1: I'm sure that just made your day. Makes me wish I had a sister, but I do have 3 brothers I wouldn't trade for the world.....I would have traded them in my younger days. :heh: Be sure to take a pic to save for your scrapbook (if you keep one).

I agree there are times that we should turn the other cheek and Photonut, I'm sorry about that nasty woman you encountered. In both cases with sarahv & Photonut, I would have reacted in a similar manner. However, I do believe you teach people how to treat you. There are times that you should stand up for yourself and put a rude person in their place. I can't think of a time right off the top of my head, but I will speak up in certain instances b/c there are behaviors I do not tolerate in relation to how the behavior is directed at me or a loved one. Two wrongs don't make a right, but it's O.K. to take a stand for yourself.....you are the best friend you will ever have!!

First of all, Congratulations for running on the tread mill. That's more than I can do....AWESOME!!! About appetite suppressants......I have taken Meridia & Inonamin in the past and both have worked for a short period of time. I'm talking 2-3 mos. I asked my PCP for some a year ago and he won't prescribe ANY type of suppressants b/c of the possible side effects. At the time, I found it odd though that he supported WLS and not WL drugs. Now, I'm so thankful b/c the road has led me to the band. ~Good Luck~

That is truly exciting news!! :clap2: I still want mine in May, but it's not looking like that will happen....waiting on insurance. :phanvan I am excited for you and this gives me hope for mine as well. Maybe we'll be June bandsters together!!

Josette ~ Those are truly beautiful pics!! I love the snow...it looks so romantic.

Amy ~ It sounds like Anderson is plugging along. It does take baby steps sometimes. You do have your hands full though....I bet he is a pistol in other areas as well. I was sad for him when you said he would have an accident b/c he wasn't really finished. :cry Poor guy...they don't understand yet. He will get there. Danny is getting so big these days that he runs me out of the bathroom. He says, "No see me mommy, I need privacy". He learned the privacy part from me. Sometimes a mom just needs to pee in peace and I guess it has caught on. :nervous I think I may copy this post to my hard drive b/c there are a lot of memories here. My mom keeps telling me to write things down in a book, but who has the time?

Super Duper!!! I just love NSV's. You know, you can go to www.jerrybaker.com for some advice on how to make your grass grow. We have a large yard too, so add us to your list of things "To Do" if you decide to start mowing lawns. :heh: Thanks for sharing & Congratulations again!! :confused:

Oh my....you poor thing!! I am preband, so can't speak from experience. I would call my surgeon if I were you b/c it sounds like your swollen. I'm sure there are many on here that can offer better advice. This will bump your post so maybe more people will see it and respond. Take care & good luck!!

Congratulations....you must be thrilled!! :clap2: I can barely remember the size 18 days and the size 14 days were in the ancient times for me. I can picture you with a big smile when you walked out of the dressing room. :biggrin1:

Congratulations on your new little blessing!! :baby: This is so exciting especially since it's your first!! I will pray for all of you as well. We have a baby sometime in our future....the Lord willing....after my surgeon gives the thumbs up (I'm preband right now). Be sure to keep us posted and I will also follow you so I can gain knowledge of pregnancy with the band. Best wishes for a happy & healthy pregnancy!! :preggers:

I would have to say my son is now potty trained with the exception of an occasional pee at night. We use pull-ups. :confused: Anyway, today I had this sadness that came over me b/c I can't remember the last time I changed his pull-up. I am so proud of him being potty trained now, but my baby is growing up.....boo hoo. Wouldn't it be nice if we could just rewind once in awhile? :cry I guess it's human nature to want what you don't have. :tired Thanks for listening!!

Karen ~ You pic doesn't show up. :phanvan Try using the paper clip on the top of your screen when you use "Go Advanced". I love seeing all of your pics....you are all beautiful with some good looking men to boot!! Thanks for starting this thread!! I think it's great!! :biggrin1:

:wow2: That is fantastic!! Thanks for the inspiration to a future bandster!!

Thanks for the giggles....that was funny. Poor Easter bunny! :confused: