Claudine1975

aw man....I saved as a gif. I took it from my desktop becasue I could not get the weblink correct. Ihave the photobucket account. I see the 4 types to use. What one do I use? Where excatly do I put it? Do I put the whole line or do I need to edit it? Sorry - I need so much help with this.

I got it. it only took 10 mintues instead of an hour this time. :thumbdown: it is amazing that I get work done trying to get this my signature right.

I got it now - THANKS NINA!!!!

I amso happy for you Nina. I am sure a great stress has been lfted. I am glad you have that part behind you. Waiting for the insurance approval is the most agonizing thing I ever did - except give birth:tongue_smilie:

Nina - Great JOB!!! :thumbdown: You are so talented. I like the one with the beating star the most. How de we add that o our signature line. I had the HARDEST time adding the one I hve now. I hope this is easier. I am with you on the hormone thing. I have an IUD and I don't get a period. But I get moody for no reason sometimes and I don't know if it is period hormones or me just getting moody.

No harm done Nina. We are all in the same boat her and share a special bond. Soon we will be all sharing stories of the best broths and protein shakes in town.

Moonandstraz - I would love to see some of your work as an alternative to the glittery style. I agree - most men are not into glitter:wink2:. I just have the glitter thing going beacue I was determined to make it work and it took me a freakin' hour. I am not the good with computers despite working on one all day long.

What did I do today....I went to work and resisted the homemade ice cream cake during birthday time. I socialized and smiled and made a quick exit before anyone noticed that I didn't have any cake. I am full of nerves and butterflies as Aug 1st gets closer everyday. I have finshed all the pre-op work and I don't have a pre-op diet except clear liqudis the day before. I have a loving and supportive husband. I have a 3 year old daughter and A 6 year old Black Lab is my walking partner. I am thankful that I have met so many supportive people here.:cool2:

Vegasgirl - I do agree with you totally. We do all need to get along here. MoonandStarz - I have to say that I had a hard time reading your banner and I didn't quite make out the slimers part until you stated in a post. You are creative and you put a lot of hard work in creating your signature. I think the part where you are here first does not give you rights to creating the August name. We all should have a say no matter who was first.

Hi fellow All - Stars. My surgery is 15 days away and I am nervous. Today is the 1st day it actually hit me that I am actually having WLS. My stomach is in knots and feels like butterflies are flying around. The weird thing is - I don't know what part I am actually nervous about:confused2: I guess other then marriage and having a baby this pretty high up there for living changing events for me. Anyone else feeling this way?

It works - I got my banner to work. It only took me 30 minutes:embaressed_smile:

Ok - I got as far as creating the banner. I have cut and pasted myself silly. Which box do you cut and paste? Do you cut the whole thing? Where do you put it? help...I want a banner:sad:

Thanks for getting this poll together.

I have no idea how to create a poll here. Does any one know how to?

I think it is time to put all the names on the poll and we have up until July 31 to pick and design one. What do you guys think?

For those who are banded by Dr. Enochs, what size band does he use? I just had my results visit and I forgot to ask him about the band size.

I like August All-Stars and I like the glittery star idea.

I have allowed myself the "farewell" tour of not so good food - but only once a week and limit to one meal. This weekend I am spending my $50 gift card from the Outback Steakhouse:drool: I have it since Christmas and I know I will not use it after being banded. I have lost a little of weigh by myself before the band and I don't want to gain anything back.:redface:

Please send me the link...I would love to join!!:smile:

My BCBS policy did not cover BMI's 50 and over. I dieted like hell before my 1st appt with the surgeon and came in at 49. I suggest you try find your benefits on-line and read the qualifications and requirements. I did not have to do the 6 month diet. I just had to provide the 5 year weight history. Not all BCBS are the same.:wink2:

Anne, Only you can make the choice to be banded. There are a lot of advantages to losing weight and keeping it off. I am sure most of us here are capable of losing the weight but the real struggle is keeping it off. I have high hopes that the band will help me lose and keep the weight off. I wish you luck!

My name is Claudine. I live in a very small town outside of Raleigh, NC (but aI did group in NYC - Queens). I am married to a wonderful man for almost 7 years. I have a 3 year old little girl who is the light of my life. I work in the International logistics field. My weight has always been an issue with me for as long as I can remember. I can't wait to be a BIG loser :biggrin:

I am also from the south, North Carolina, and in my family it is all about the food. I tell my Grandmother that I am coming over for a visit and the first thing out her mouth is "What am I going to cook for you?" I have never had an Holiday, Birthday or special event without food being the main topic. My family thinks I am fine the way I am because I am a mirror image of all the women in my family. I am determined that I don't want to mirror the joint or health issues they have. I also have a daughter and I want to break the cycle of food driven events. We Celebrate holdiays doing anything other then eating. When the weight is coming off I will just tell people that I eat a lot less and excercise a lot more. Which is true.

I saw Lisa at her Wake Forest office. She was great and I really liked her since she had WLS herself she can identify with her clients. I wish you look in getting everything you need done.

My doctor does not require a pre op diet. Only clear liquids the day before and nothing red or purple.