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Just make sure you get a table near the washroom, just in cause. (the slime thing):xena_banana:

Bandiva, it DOES sound like you have your head on straight. And you wouldnt be human if you didnt shed some tears. Hell, once I turned 40, I gave myself permission to feel WHAT I feel. So, feel what you want to feel!!!! You have made a FANTASTIC decision, that I know you won't regret, and if your like most of us here, you'll wish you'd done it long ago. Food is an addiction, and you will mourn, and it will pass, and you'll love your new life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...............and you've got all us crazy folk to fall back on.:xena_banana: Heck, most of these guys on here have been witness to my little melt-downs from time to time. Thats what were here for!!

This is such a difficult time of year for weight issues. Once Christmas and New Years is over, it just seems like a refresh. Then is a good time to refocus. You tell Mr. Yoda he's lovely 'as is', tis the season to try to relax, enjoy and appreciate one another, indulge in a little food and drink, and get lots of extra love'n.

That is so true bandiva. It is really something to experience food again like we are all suppose to. I actually enjoy food sooooo much more now that I'm banded. I can only eat a little, but it tastes 10x better!!! And I'm satisfied for sooo long. It is truly a miracle!!!:xena_banana:

Going to a Christmas Party tonight. It's pot-luck. God, all the goodies!!! Gonna try to do my best, but I dunno. I only need 5 more pounds to hit my Christmas goal. I really never thought I'd get this close. I have to remember that tonight:frusty: . How's everyone else doing with the x-tra goodies?

Ya, how much is in the pot, girlfriend??? Maybe you should take us ALL out for lunch, eh?? :hungry: I'm ready!!

Hey Yoda, YOUR TICKER MOVED!!!! Your sooooooooooooooooooo close to half-way!!! OMG!!!

Hi Blownaway and Welcome!!' I am also 41. My mother has been supportive of me, but only after she asked a thousand questions. I think it's a great idea to have her talk to the doc. TLBC is an amazing place to have your surgery. I didnt go there, but there are many, many of us on here that have. Your in great hands. As for your mother, give her some time. Everytime I see my mom, I give her an update on how many pounds I've lost so far, and she gets so excited for me. Today I was able to tell her that so far I have lost 82 lbs!!!! She was thrilled!!! Best of Luck!!

Welcome dsoehner!!! Your in great hands with Dr. Cobourn, he's amazing. Going to Cancun shouldnt be a big problem, I don't think. You shouldnt have any pain by a month. You will have to stick to smooth/mushies though. Isn't Pina Colada's smooth????? lol

Congrats Dame J!!! Dr. Cobourn is soooo wonderful. You'll be just great!

WELCOME BANDIVA!!! Love your name!! Congrats on your upcoming surgery. It's a real adventure, and a happy one too. Make sure you stick around our Canadian Corner here. We are crazy, but fun. You are so brave to go through this right at holiday time. But what a wonderful Christmas present.

Mr. Cloe says he has the answer. Excersize without using your knees, that is. ..........................need I say more. There all freak'n the same, no?

Welcome Peggysue, Congratulations on your banding. It's very exciting!! Come in and join us anytime.

Thats a hard call Mandi. Gotta go with your heart and your gut on that on. Maybe just take her out for lunch or something. Then your thinking of her, and that will make you and her feel good. Tis the season! Use the money however you feel you should!!

GO FIND OUT! To be honest with you my knees are kinda screwed up right now too. I was going to talk to my doc in Jan. Do you think that maybe because we can't eat a whole lotta food that maybe we are lacking some kinda vitamin for ligaments or cartlidge or something. Don't you think tht it should have been alot worse when we had soooo much more weight on???? Be careful, and take care!!! Let us know what doc says!

LOL Hey, your ticker did move!!!! Hey, I see a gingerbread coming your way.:nervous

Oh my Gosh! How neat. But really when you think about it, not many kids arent surprises.

Ya Neenaugh, no treats til onderland. What a great Christmas present to yourself!!! Why not walk around the block a few times to speed up the process. Ya I know, easy for me to say.:biggrin1:

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Hey Maria, I believe your ticker moved!

:angel: Oh my Yoda, whatever did you think I meant. I mean you are sooooo deserving of them, honestly.:evil: ....lol

In other words, I'm not having the surgery, so it better not work for you.

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I ate liptons chicky-noodle soup, blended to make it smooth. Also I liked cream of Tomato soup sprinkled with parm cheese. But do check with your doc!!

Boy, Wheezy, that sounds horrible!! So, are we going to have a baby wheezy in 9 months.:eek: We know how you kept warm.