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That's awesome that you get to be an inspiration in more ways than one!

It is good to see so many willing to support each other and give each other the kick we need to jumpstart the enthusiasm. I am so glad that I foudn LBT! You all are awesome! Happy New Year (New YOU)!

Happy New Year!

I had that problem the first few weeks after banding. It has gotten completely better. It just takes time. I am not sure exactly what it is that causes that feeling, but I slept on my side with a pillow under me for the first few weeks. I hope that you feel better soon.

Yay! Have fun with the grandbaby and DD!

LJM-I just had an appletini just for you! I will drink the next one for me.

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. I had to do the following. 1.I went to a free seminar for the surgeon. They made my initial appointment there. 07/05/08 2.Met with my PCP for a letter of medical need. 3.Got proof that I followed a 6 month diet plan with my PCP within 2 years of applying for the surgery. 4.Meet the surgeon (they scheduled my nut visit and psych eval). 08/05/08 5.Pysch eval and Nut visit 08/11/08 and 08/12/08 6.All info submitted to insurance for approval. 08/19 7.Surgery date scheduled upon approval. 08/25/08 8.Pre-surgery class 09/03/08 9.Upper GI and lab work (within 2 weeks prior to surgery) 09/18/08 10.Surgery 09/25/08 Good luck!

Right now I am a "c double long":laugh:.

I can touch my knees. Do you think that counts?

I am glad I wasn't the first one to say it.:wink2:

My doctor's office subtracts 2 pounds for clothes automatically. Good morning everyone!

Hey aprilapple! I have been wondering where you were hiding? How are you doing?

I've never used or seen one before, but I was told that you put a salt water solution into this Nettie pot and some how pour it into your nose. It is supposed to clear the nasal passages. I had been told to get one because I have sinus issues. Just the thought of pouring any liquid up my nose ...**shudders**

It is so great to see everyone is doing well. I am so glad to know that I am not the only one that steps on the scale before and after going potty just to see what the difference was. I can't go in there without stepping on it once. Did my smoothie this morning and it actually held me for several hours. I felt so full! I have NEVER felt like that from my protein drink. I am so glad that you started this BBK!

ROFL

How did you know? I am so sorry.

I read about that from work. It is so sad.

Where did you get your pot. Is that the thing that you some how pour water up your nose? w00t You are so right. :cool2: LilMissDiva-I love your new avi!:party:

So now that you have come up with the great idea, you need to make that and patent it. I would be the first one in line to buy it.:party:

It's day 2 and we need to keep up the momentum. We can and will do this! I hope that you all have a great day!

PJTP-hoping all of you that were having trouble sleeping, got so rest. I also hope that those of you that have "the crud" are feeling better. Hot coffee and a quiet house...all is right in my little world.

I did that with a face cream. I was using the face cream, but didn't notice until a few days later that my face REALLY burned when I put lotion on the following mornings. I wore my CPAP mask after putting it on and rubbed the skin off around my nose and mouth. It was so painful!

luluc-You asked me somewhere what kind of protein powder I got. I picked up some vanilla something at walmart. I am going to GNC tomorrow to get something different to have on hand. I just don't want to spend a lot of money on it only to get it home and hate it.

And it would be VERY wrong to ask to only be able to swallow liquids.

Chattanooga. Every time I passed a GA tag, I wondered if it was you going home.