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brendaanise

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  1. Hello Keyairah. So sorry I havent gotten in contact with you sooner but I havent been in here in a while. Everything is going okay. Had a setback and gained a few pounds back but Im on track now and back to losing. I hope everything is going well with you.

  2. Hi browneye. So sorry I havent gotten in contact with you sooner. Havent been in here in a while. I hope everything is going well with you. I know you are probably excited about your surgery and you should be. I had mine in December 2007 and dont regret it for one second. I love my band. I cant say that I have always been committed to the band and have had some setbacks but I can honestly say that if I had it to do all over again, I would with no hesitation. If there is anything I can do to help you along the way, please feel free to ask.

  3. Hey you guys. Got a question. I have only had 2 small fills in the last 10 months. I have since gained about 7 lbs.:wub: I was told by a fellow bandster that I would not be able to get a fill since I have gained a couple of pounds. Has this happened to anyone else and was you denied a fill because of this? Dont want to go through the bother of taking off work for a day only to find out that I wont be able to get a fill.
  4. Hey Diva!!! Just wanted to pop in to say hello and I hope your day is going well. So sorry to hear that you had so many problems with Dr Keilin's staff. They are normally very pleasant people. Who did you decide to go to for yours? Hope everything goes well. Well gotta go. Just wanted to say hey and have a great day!!!

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    Can I get a fill?

    Thank you for the information. I called my surgeon and will be seeing her tomorrow. I have been canceling appointments because I thought I would not be able to get a fill. That goes to show that you cant believe everything you hear. Thanx again!!!
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    Can I get a fill?

    Thanx Sue. I will be seeing my surgeon tomorrow. Thank you for the encouragement!!!
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    Can I get a fill?

    Thanx Sarah. I called my surgeon and explained what was going on and the reason I hadnt been in. They said that it was not necessarily true that you cant get a fill and I needed to make an appointment. I made one and will be seeing her tomorrow. Have been a liquid diet for the past two days and plan to continue with this. Hopefully things will go well and I will be able to get the fill that I feel I need. Wish me luck!!!!
  8. Hey Diva. So sorry it took so long for me to respond. Been very busy with the kids and taking care of my mom. My church is Mt Zion Transformation Center on Texas Blvd. It used to be the Special Events building but its a church now. Im not familiar with CNS. Where is it located? I know what you mean bout Powells. Really love the cracklings. They dont love me though. Cant eat many of them anymore cause they make my tummy hurt. I am really glad I met someone right in my back door. lol This is a really good place to be. You learn alot of helpful things here. I have been here since December and I have learned more since then than I have the whole year and a half since I have had my surgery. Please keep in touch.

  9. Hey lady.Just got your message today. I didnt know you lived so close. When I saw 903 I was wondering if that was Texarkana. I live in Prescott and go to church in Texarkana. Small world, huh? As for you questions, I only lost a very little hair due to the anesthesia. Just a little shedding but not much at all. I had my surgery in Texarkana by Dr Keilin. She is GREAT!!! I topped out at 226 and got down to 162. My personal goal was 155. I have since gained a few pounds back but that was only because I slipped back into some old eating habits and wasnt drinking the water as I should have but I am not back on track and have lose 5 pounds of the 10 that I had I gained back. It was my own fault so I started back on my liquid diet and am now back to business. Have you had your surgery or are you thinking about it? If I can help you in any way, please feel free to ask. TTYL

  10. Hey girl! So nice to hear from you. I have been doing ok. Gained a couple of pounds back. Been really stressed out caring for my mother and feel into some really BAD eating habits but I am back now. Had to start all over again and get back on track and it really sucks!!! Was only 10 pounds from my personal goal and now its 18 but the point is Im back and now more determined than ever to get this darn weight off. Hope everything is going good for you. Cant wait to see some recent photos. I know you are doing well. Gotta run for now. Hope to hear from you soon!!!

  11. Girl just saw your latest pictures and you look AMAZING!!! Keep up the good work. Oh, and by the way, yes I am hating on you!!! lol
  12. Hey lady. So glad to hear from you today. I am doing okay for the most part. I had a kind of rough weekend. My birthday is today and my husband took me out of town for the weekend. Ate way too much of the wrong things. Gained a couple of pounds but now its back to business as usual. Gotta tighten up because I bought a 2 piece swimsuit and I have got to get in it. lol I hope everything is going well with you and hope you are progressing well. Keep me posted!!!!!

  13. Thanks dannygirl. Have you tried this diet and if so, how successful were you. I am going to look it up and give it a try.

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    Going through or considering divorce?

    WOW Were we married to the same guy? lol That sounds SO much like my husband. I, too, walk on eggshells on a daily basis and am scared to disagree with him. As long as I am agreeing, everything is bearable. But the moment I dont agree, all hell breaks loose. I am so happy that you found the courage to break free and finally find happiness. I hope to be able to do that one day. Although I am still with mine, I am hoping to be happily married one day. Congratulations on your current marriage. Glad to hear that your children also found happiness because at the end of the day, their happiness is the most important thing.
  15. I know what you mean. I got my acceptance letter on December 15 and was told that I had to start on my liquid diet the very next day because I had to have my surgery before the first of the year because my insurance would no longer cover this procedure. I had my surgery on December 28, 2007. Talk about close. But all in all, I thank God for doing this. I would do it again if I had to. It really helped me out a lot.

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    Going through or considering divorce?

    EXACTLY how I feel. I have been hoping for the best for so long and now I have all but given up. I am now numb and wonder "How did I end up here? This is not how I thought it would be."
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    Going through or considering divorce?

    Wow do I know what you guys are talking about. My husband and I have been together for 4 years and have been married 3 of them and for me these have been the most miserable years of my life. When I was 226 lbs, we got along okay (notice I said okay and not great). He was VERY mean to me and treated me like he was going me a favor by being with me. Then as the weight started coming off and I gained the confidence that I should have had in the first place, now he sees that I will no longer be treated like a doormat. Now I am not sure I want to be married anymore. I try very hard not to live in the past but I keep going back to all the terrible, horriable names he called me and the bruises, and the fact that he treated me SO bad. I dont want to admit that I have been in yet another failed relationship but I am so very tired of being unhappy. So I TOTALLY understand what you guys are going through. Not sure what I want to do at this point.
  18. Hey Dannygirl. Long time no "see." lol Havent reached my goal. Still struggling with those darn last 10 lbs. I have always heard that the last ten were the hardest to loose and now I know that that expression is OH SO TRUE. Hopefully I will be there before long. Wish me luck.

  19. Hey lady. Thanks for checking on me. I am doing so so. Not where I want to be as far as my weight but thank God I am not where I was this time last year. Gonna start back on liquids tomorrow and gonna try to do this for a few days to start over. So how have you been? Hope everything is great. Will let you know how the liquid diet goes. Wish me well!!!

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    FEB 3rd!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!

    Hey congratulations on your surgery date tomorrow. I hope you are not TOO nervous. No need to be. I had mine 13 months ago and had absolutely NO complications. I know you are looking forward to your new life and new body. Again, congrats and good luck!!!!
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    Big Island Sunrise

    Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!!!!
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    Mauna kea

    Absolutely breathtaking!!!!

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