divanita2006

I'm sending lots of love and prayers your way, Diane. Love your wonderful sense of humor! What a visual-chewing gum that way.

Can't wait to see you all at my favorite BBQ places!:clap2:

Christina, I pray for your full recovery. I've read your notes, and learned a lot from you. You are missed!:kiss2:

It is very uplifting to read this thread! I am 11 days post op, and I feel very blessed to have all of you to learn from. I thank God every day for allowing me the opportunity to improve my health. I would like to lift up each one of you in prayer as we each struggle with hunger (literally and figuratively), self-image, and self-love. God is powerful; He can fix anything that is broken in anyone! Love,

PINE TREE (Peacemaker) -- loves agreeable company, craves peace and harmony, loves to help others, active imagination, likes to write poetry, not fashion conscious, great compassion, friendly to all, falls strongly in love but will leave if betrayed or lied to,emotionally soft, low self esteem, needs affection and reassurance. This is me!

I have cooked some homemade soups and runny mashed potatoes, strained them, and put them in the freezer. I can live with that another 3-4 days. I am walking 40-50minutes a day; walking makes me hungrier.

I love #1 and #3; beautiful!

I'm a meat eater. I wish I could have a "pork chop" popsicle or BBQ slush! Maybe some pinto bean juice.

Randy and Ms Joy: I'm feeling great! I've been pretty active with walking around the house and riding to the store with my Mom. Mom and DD were here for the weekend; now I'm on my own. I'm so hungry; but I can handle it :eek:

I'm so glad I have this site for support! I have learned SO much from you. Thanks, Michelle, Randy, and Ms. Joy!:biggrin1:

I agree with DonnaB and the others. This is a life decision that reflects the love we have for ourselves. Some people will understand, some will be jealous, and some are just oblivious. I've been fortunate because I've attended the DFW LBT luncheons for the past three months, and I was banded three days ago. If love, appreciation, and support is what you want and need, attend some of the meetings with other bandsters. You will find people who are proud of your accomplishments, and you can offer support to them as well.

I was banded at 7:30am this morning, came home at 11:00am, and I've been walking every 30 minutes, sipping Water, receiving visitors, and Praising God for all of it! I appreciate everyone's knowledge and support!:clap2:

Hi, June 2006 Band Crew: I am scheduled for surgery on 6/22 at Baylor/Dallas. My Dr. did not put me on a pre-op diet, but I have voluntarily started liquids, soups, and sugar-free drinks. I am so thankful for this thread (and LBT) for all of the support and information. I am excited, but anxious, since my Mom and daughter don't have a clue about the life changes that are coming. They just figure if I researched it, it must be okay. Keep on writing; I'll keep on reading and learning! God Bless you:)

Give you the moon: Your encouragement and advice to Beachee was the most moving, loving, empathic message I've ever seen posted! Your support really jumped off the page. I think I'll save your encouraging note, so that I can read it to myself after my 6/22 surgery.

Economic Left/Right: -5.88 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.18 In great company with the Dalai Lama, Gandhi, and Mandela:)

Count me in for Saturday:)

:confused: Congratulations! Glad to hear that you are home, feeling good. I'll be learning a lot from your experience, because my surgery is 6/22. I'm right behind you.

Michelle: I'd love for you to join us at the DFW meeting on June 17th! (See Donna's note above). I will be at Baylor Dallas near downtown Dallas. I live about 5-10 minutes away. Spent the entire day at Baylor getting pre-op and classes done. I'm ready to go. Donna: Wow! It would be nice to see or talk to you after the surgery. We'll touch base at the DFW meeting on Saturday, okay? I'm so relieved that I have you in my corner. It would be hard to go through this without bandfriends. My family loves me, but they don't have a clue about how my life is going to change.

Had my consult at Baylor today. My surgery date is sent for next week, June 22. Wow, that was quicker than I expected. Spent the entire morning and part of the afternoon seeing the doc, the psychologist, and a few other folks. Tomorrow I will go to the required psychology class, nutrition class, and pre-op testing. The Baylor folks are really efficient, although a bit impersonal. That's okay, since I have researched this for nearly a year. I feel so blessed that I already have Bandfriends to share this with. My daughter is in college until July, so she will not be there. I'm going to ask my Mom to come up from Houston, so she can drive me (crazy!) I'm not sure what to feel-excited, relieved, nervous (that I won't lose the weight)....I just believe that I am making the effort to improve my multiple co-morbidities. I will need y'all in the days to come.

I would like to pray for your Mom and your family: Lord, please wrap your loving, healing arms around her precious Mom. Restore her health, and give the family a sense of peace in the midst of these fearful moments. You are never alone. My spirit is right beside you:)

I'm not sure, but Dr. Fox is a wonderful, personable surgeon. I was approved by UHC for Dr. McCarty, who is Baylor's top WLS. I think that the UHC approval came from whomever submitted the most thorough information in the least time. There was a long gap in between my consult with Dr. Fox on 5/1(incl nutritionist and psych exam), and UHC looking at the paperwork (about six weeks). By the time Dr. Fox's office began asking for additional info on 6/8(5-yr weight history), I was already approved by Baylor. Congratulations on getting banded! I hope you can give me a few tips; I'm right behind you!:clap2:

:eek: Go nita, go nita, yeeha! I just love having my friends close by; I just love you all.:hippie:

Thanks for conducting some really important research, ladies! I will discuss w/ my nutritionist the possibility of meeting my protein requirements this way!:omg:

Donna: It feels so good to see your colorful, wonderful encouragement. Thanks for caring! Every night, just before bedtime, I read about newbies who have just received their ins approval. Now, it's my turn! The insurance situation was kind of strange. My first seminar was at Baylor, on 4/13. After three weeks and no word from Baylor, I went to Dr. Fox in Richardson. Today, UHC approved the Baylor surgery (I haven't even seen the Doc yet), and denied Dr. Fox. (who I have seen). Duh? Long story short: I'm scheduled for my consult Monday, 6/12. They will also set the surgery date during this visit; I can do it anytime within the next few weeks. Dr. Mc Carty will be the surgeon. Mc Carty and I have met before, in passing. And Baylor definitely has the expertise. Courtney was cautiously optimistic upon hearing the approval news. She will come to Dallas to help me with my recovery. Hope to see you at our next meeting!:clap2:

I just finished "The Secrets of Six-Figure Women" by Barbara Stanny. I am currently reading "Esteemable Acts" by Francine Ward and the "Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook".