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A nervousness has settled in with me today. Posted by AngieB, Apr 19 2009, 04:06 PM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

One week away! Posted by AngieB, Apr 16 2009, 09:34 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

One week away! Posted by AngieB, Apr 16 2009, 09:34 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Ants in my pants....ants in my pants, and Momma strings Posted by AngieB, Apr 15 2009, 03:09 PM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Ants in my pants....ants in my pants, and Momma strings Posted by AngieB, Apr 15 2009, 03:09 PM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

What I won't miss! Posted by AngieB, Apr 15 2009, 11:13 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

What I won't miss! Posted by AngieB, Apr 15 2009, 11:13 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Pre-op Diet Posted by AngieB, Apr 7 2009, 07:13 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Pre-op Diet Posted by AngieB, Apr 7 2009, 07:13 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Alpha Posted by AngieB, Mar 23 2009, 01:57 PM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Alpha Posted by AngieB, Mar 23 2009, 01:57 PM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Surgery is scheduled! April 24th, 2009 Posted by AngieB, Mar 27 2009, 11:04 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Surgery is scheduled! April 24th, 2009 Posted by AngieB, Mar 27 2009, 11:04 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Alpha (Draft) Posted by AngieB, Mar 23 2009, 01:57 PM Admin/Owner Options Lock Entry [/b]:delete_entry(ipb_var_blog_url+'req=dodelentry&eid=211&st=40&auth_key=ae4b477863c1d1ac22634820fb775ea0')"]Delete Entry Edit Entry What a grand day to begin a blog! I am hoping this will help me organize my thoughts and set an account of the journey. I have made a decision to be banded. My husband supports me, and is on board for the ride! (I love you Jim.) So now the lesson begins, research, humility, patience, saving, and relationship building. I have been surfing the forum now for a few days. Reading posts, introducing myself, and getting to know others who share this common ground. I've ordered the book, "Banded for Life." Waiting for it to arrive! I’ve been reading up on information in different websites, reading learning as I go. So far so good! With all good things that have to be in a holding pattern, the anticipation is at an all time high. That being said, I am reminding myself to enjoy the process, not rush it. I will have the procedure soon enough. Now is the time to focus on mini goals. (A little self talk ) Jim and I have discussed a time frame. We have some bills to pay off first. I am hoping by June, we will be on a course that will allow us to comfortably and responsibly take on the debt of the surgery. Although, I wish it could be here much sooner, I am staying by if it's not practical it's not spiritual foundation. With all major life changes, "things" take time and I have to surrender to the process. (No pushing Angie! No pushing! Soon enough you will be at the front of the line!) *Note to self, when I want to rush and push, remember to think about what and why you are doing this. How long it has taken you to get to where you are. Glaciers are not formed over night, nor do they melt in one day. Easy does it! Action and short term goals. Goals 1. Read and learn about the procedure, side affects, requirements. 2. Become a active member of the forum. 3. Build friendships. 4. Ask questions and offer support, and help when I can. 5. Practice patients. 6. Work toward budget Jim and I have set! Action 1. Spending time on literature, and reading others accounts/experiences 2. I have introduced myself on the forum! 3. In progress, this will take time. I have added Robbyn as a friend on facebook! 4. I'm asking questions as they come up. 5. This one will take work! No pushing or rushing! * Read note to self! 6. a.We have been making good decisions on spending and putting money into savings. b. Set up a comfortable payment schedule to pay down debt by June.

Alpha (Draft) Posted by AngieB, Mar 23 2009, 01:57 PM Admin/Owner Options Lock Entry [/b]:delete_entry(ipb_var_blog_url+'req=dodelentry&eid=211&st=40&auth_key=ae4b477863c1d1ac22634820fb775ea0')"]Delete Entry Edit Entry What a grand day to begin a blog! I am hoping this will help me organize my thoughts and set an account of the journey. I have made a decision to be banded. My husband supports me, and is on board for the ride! (I love you Jim.) So now the lesson begins, research, humility, patience, saving, and relationship building. I have been surfing the forum now for a few days. Reading posts, introducing myself, and getting to know others who share this common ground. I've ordered the book, "Banded for Life." Waiting for it to arrive! I’ve been reading up on information in different websites, reading learning as I go. So far so good! With all good things that have to be in a holding pattern, the anticipation is at an all time high. That being said, I am reminding myself to enjoy the process, not rush it. I will have the procedure soon enough. Now is the time to focus on mini goals. (A little self talk ) Jim and I have discussed a time frame. We have some bills to pay off first. I am hoping by June, we will be on a course that will allow us to comfortably and responsibly take on the debt of the surgery. Although, I wish it could be here much sooner, I am staying by if it's not practical it's not spiritual foundation. With all major life changes, "things" take time and I have to surrender to the process. (No pushing Angie! No pushing! Soon enough you will be at the front of the line!) *Note to self, when I want to rush and push, remember to think about what and why you are doing this. How long it has taken you to get to where you are. Glaciers are not formed over night, nor do they melt in one day. Easy does it! Action and short term goals. Goals 1. Read and learn about the procedure, side affects, requirements. 2. Become a active member of the forum. 3. Build friendships. 4. Ask questions and offer support, and help when I can. 5. Practice patients. 6. Work toward budget Jim and I have set! Action 1. Spending time on literature, and reading others accounts/experiences 2. I have introduced myself on the forum! 3. In progress, this will take time. I have added Robbyn as a friend on facebook! 4. I'm asking questions as they come up. 5. This one will take work! No pushing or rushing! * Read note to self! 6. a.We have been making good decisions on spending and putting money into savings. b. Set up a comfortable payment schedule to pay down debt by June.

Wedding Anniversary! Working toward a goal date/month! Posted by AngieB, Mar 24 2009, 07:29 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Wedding Anniversary! Working toward a goal date/month! Posted by AngieB, Mar 24 2009, 07:29 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Posted by AngieB, Mar 26 2009, 07:10 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Posted by AngieB, Mar 26 2009, 07:10 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Welcome back and sorry for your broken heart. I am sure the weight you gained during your difficult time will come off with ease! Glad to see doing what needs doing!

When you get "stuck" it can cause swelling. Since you have been dealing with the jagged pills, I would say go back on liquids for a couple days. Give the swelling some time to go down. If you have swelling aggravation for to long it can compound on itself. Best to nip it in the bud now and save yourself from a potenial unfill later. There are several reasons why we get tight. Some are due to stress, what we are eating, TOM, getting stuck ect. Hope this helps. Angie

A big Thank You for your insightful reply!

Keep us posted! Let's hope you can get to the bottom of this! Maybe your scale needs to be calabrated (sp). Oh, and my Dr's office scale weighs me in lighter than my home scale. I love it! :thumbup: Band Groupie - Thanks for the cheers! You are on fire yourself! Yippee to all of the April bandsters who made a life change!

To date, I have lost 30 lbs. So far, the people who are close to me have noticed. My husband, a good girlfriend at work, my parents. Others, have not said if they have noticed. I think it may be a case of not sure what to say.....if they have noticed and have not said anything. PLUS - even thought I have lost 30 lbs, I am wearing the same close. I will admit they are loose, but I was overstuffing myself into them at the end. So, I think it will be more "noticable" when I change my wardrob a bit.