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Sweetpea I know everything will go well for you tomorrow. Make sure you take the time your body needs to recover.

Congrats on getting your date. I know things will work out for the best and you have just been added to my prayers. I won't say Good Luck, because luck has nothing to do with it... you have it within and that is all that matters.

Hey April, I understand what you are going through. When I decided to have WLS I didn't tell my mother either. I actually didn't mention it to anyone except my best friend. I even went to the seminar about the surgery and didn't tell anybody where I was for those two hours...for all they knew I had been abducted by ailens. After the seminar though I talked to my son who is 23 years old. I'm a single mother and it has been my son and I ride or die for his entire life and he wasn't happy about my choice to have surgery. I finally decided to tell my mother and of course you know what happened? My son and my mom ganged up on me and was againist it .. however I explained that this is for me.. not them me and instead of them beating me up, how about surpporting me like I support everybody else. Kinda got them with that one, anyway they still had some reservations but after talking to my gyn who I've been seeing forever and told him and he was 100% behind it and my family found that out they are actually excited for me.. and as a family we are going to the hospital. My mom who is my BFF and my son (who doubles as my father). Do what is best for you but think about who you are going to want to talk to about what you are going through and make sure that person is there for you .. You are such a kind hearted person that you will do the right thing... Okay I'm done

Congratulations I'm glad everything went well and for the most part you are recovering (for the exception of the gas). Make sure you take it easy and don't over do it ... we want you to be healthy to start the begininning of your new healthy life.

Yettia.. just like everybody else have already said .. this is something you have decided to do for you and just keep that in mind. In our lives we do so much for everybody we seem to get lost, but this choice to have WLS is something for us, for you and with that don't let anybody make you feel bad about your choice. When I told my long term "friend" of my choice he reacted the same way. Kept asking me why go to that extreme, it is so much you can do besides having surgery. I brushed it off and said this is for me and I would hope you would support me, but that is your choice. I must admit things have not been good since I told him, but again that is also on him. Because nobody .... I mean nobody is going to take this away from me... Good Luck and kepp your head up and like April said keep loving him if it is meant to be it will work itself out and if it doesn't isn't it good to know now???

Welcome to the family....20 lbs within two weeks is good. Congrats on the lost .. I don't see your photo either...

Angel... you better buy that dress and hang it in the front of your closet for inspiration. I recently joined the gym and was working out on the stepper and was tired (it was the last of three machines) my goal was 15 minutes each and I tell you that third machine after two minutes I was beat. But I closed my eyes and kept saying "skinny body, skinny body, skinny body) and finished my last 15 minutes.....LOL April..my six months is up on September 3rd..so I'm right behind you. My plan is to schedule my nutrionist appointment on September 3rd and Surgeon Appt on Sept 4th..Do I sound pressed ....

Skinny I'm glad at went well....thank you for sharing it really helps of us who have not been banded to have an idea what to expect. I also can't belive how wonderful this board is and everybody who has joined. I think it is just great. I have friends who I can talk to but it is special to have you ladies who have and will be going through the samething to share...it means alot....

Congratulations April.....I'm so very happy for you and jealous at that same time. I know my time will come but dang....this six month period is killing me..okay back to you. You go GIRL. I knew it was just a matter of time ..... You need to go buy your little black inspiration freakum dress for the holidays... Again Congratulations

well as you know I'm not banded and still going through the six month supervised diet. It is killing me, but I'm trying to make the best of it... you are almost there don't stress just look at what you have to look forward too.. I'm actually surprised you have not heard anything yet after all they took you through with your pictures being pulled from the envelope.

I think I will find out what Secrets Vicky have since so far I've only been able to buy lotions in that store .... After that New York & Co, TJ Max and Marshals because I swear I'm going to probably be broke from everything else by than....

Okay..I'm scared of you...LOL. I can't belive someone is taking photos. I'm sure you will get your approval before the end of the week because they know you are not playing. Good Luck

I've also not been banded, but figure if we work out while the weight is falling off we should be okay, well at least that is what I'm planning. THink about it the people on The Biggest Loser is losing over 100Lbs and they look good because they are working out all the time. I have a Wii Fit (very fun) and also just joined Baleys so I'm going to get my work out all the time.

CONGRATS on being APPROVED. I'm so happy for you. How long did it take for Aetna to approve you once all your paperwork was submitted. I'm less than two months away from being eligible.

Where do I began.. For one I don't go to amusement parks anymore. The last time I went to Kings Dominion it was hard for the roller coaster bar to go all the way down, which is when i stopped and that was some years ago.. I also love to travel but get nervous everytime I get on a plane because I'm scared the seat belt won't fasten.

I have not been banded yet, but saw the same post about a week or so ago, so I brought it up @ my last nutrionist appointment. She said it is normal, but not to expect alot as long as you are getting in your protein and taking the vitamins/multi vitamins that are recommended by your doctor. Good Luck tomorrow.

Congratulations on being the biggest loser. I have not been banded yet. I'm still doing the six month supervised diet. Keep up the good work.

One of my favorites songs is "Just to keep you Satisified" by Marvin Gaye. It isn't one of his main songs, but it is a good one. It is actually on of the songs from John Singleton's Baby Boy.

And dont forget to shout out yourself Aprilapple for starting such a wonderful forum for us all to get together talk and get to know each other better... You are my shero.

My introduction: My name is Stephanie I'm 41 years old (will be 42 July 23rd) Single never married, w/one son who is 23 I live Prince Georges County Maryland I'm in the Telecom Field I'm the person in the family who everybody can depend on.. you know the type. I have only brothers which right there is a responsibility...lol. I've accepted my responsibility so it is cool. I've not been banded still in my six month supervised diet. Looking forward to getting to know everybody

I'm not banded yet, but am trying to do better with my food choices. I'm the DC area which may not be the south but we cook just as much...lol. Since I had people over I didn't get to relax as much playing hostess, but I had the usual a grilled hot dog and burger. I have not tried the boca burgers yet, How are they? I want to thank you again for starting this forum I think it will help us all out a lot...having the support.

Good Morning All.. I'm a 41 year old black female. I would love to join this group and think it is a wonderful idea. I have not had my surgery yet, still under my six month supervised diet which is required by my insurance company. I will be done in September... only two months. I also have wondered about the loose skin after the weight loss and also hair loss. I saw on one post where people have problems with hair loss I look forward to getting to know everybody and also finding the support that I know I will need

That exact thing came up in my counseling session. My docotor said other patients who have had surgery didn't know how to respond when they get comments.... I think you are handeling the best way, by just saying thank you and smiling, don't feel obligated to tell anybody about being banded unless you want too.. Congratulations on your sucess so far and good luck

My nutrionist told me about Revial and they are Awesome.. I love the banana shakes and the strawberry banana are good too.. check out the website

Hello everybody, this is my first post.. guess that make me a newbie. I have not received my surgery date yet. I'm still seeing my Nutrionist. My six month with be up September 3rd. How long does it normally take for you to get approval once you have your letter stating you complted your six month supervised appointments? I'm very glad to have found this site.. opps I'm also from Maryland. I live in Suitland, which is in Prince Georges County. I'm having my surgery and George Washington Hospital and the doctor is Dr. Brody.