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Just saying hello to everyone! i explained today to my mom what was going to happen. she didnt tell me yes, but didnt tell me no.... back to reading! ttyl ladies!

Hi everyone I am all over this board reading stories, and getting as much info as possible. Wondering how soon you returned to work after being banded? Is it wrong for me to assume if I have it done on say a Thurs/Fri I would be okay for work Monday morning? Also, anyone else have a wild toddler as I do? How did it go? :blushing:

Just dropping in to say good morning to everyone!! Good luck on the interview Nicole!!

Wow I am learning so much from the 118 page booklet I printed. The amount of food you eat the first few days is so small, it shocks me! Do you really feel full after these small portions??

Is coffee not allowed? I know I'll learn this in the class, but I am a Venti Vanilla Latte every morning girl LOL

Oh cool! I found my closer class at the Vallejo one..LOL..for a quick second I thought about calling Fairfield, but that's alittle to drastic lol... Candra maybe it depends on the generation, etc. For me I heard Farrah died and thought that's sad. But Micheal really effected me! I don't even know what she is from, besides Charlies Angels.....I dunno :thumbup:

Out of curiousity, where does everyone live?

he did, a very hard one. I feel bad for his kids, but at least his brothers/sisters, mom and Joe Jackson were by his side.

Hi everyone! Thanks for checking if this class is a must have. I found a SOONER one, now it's 7/10. That's the best I can do. Glad you all had a good fill, cant wait to join your pictures :thumbup: I have started reading the 118 page booklet found on the Richmond site (Cant remember who posted it for me but thank you!!). I am still wanting it. Side note, I am SAD OVER MICHEAL JACKSON!!! I have the best memories as me in the 80's, dancing to his records with my brother! Id say 1985 ish when I was 5....Man, to sad.....

No, I don't have a babysitter for my very active 2 year old :bored: Talked to the Dr., they said I HAVE to attend this class before moving forward. It's 2 hours. They said it is mandatory per the Surgeons and my doctor...Oh well...

Christine - WOW!!!! :bored: You look great!! As for what's around Pinole - Subway, Jamba Juice, Red Onion, Walgreens, Trader Joes, Pete's Coffee, Jack in the Box, and a few smaller places. (I go to Jamba alot).

Good Morning Ladies!! Darn. My doctor is out of the office until the 30th, so no one can do anything till then I assume, unless the dr. on call for her will refer me. I will call on my break @ 10, and see what they tell me. Good luck @ the fill today for everyone who's going! I don't know why but last night I was very sad. I feel like I want this bad, but nothing is moving in terms of what I should be doing. I dunno. I weighed myself and I am back to 277. I was 258 about a month and a half ago. I just feel really down on myself. Well, talk to everyone later! :bored:

Riley- I have NO idea honestly LOL. When I look online, this is what it tells me: F-0/WEIGHTLOSS SURGERY CLS-SHA HEALTH EDUCATION - SHADELANDS - PARK SHADELANDS MEDICAL OFFICE YOSEMITE BLDG PARK SHADELANDS

Hey can I see that? LOL

Alle- Sorry don't think so, since this is a Richmond CA thread...

Share your story! I want to know! Also, yes a letter will work. Let them know "He tosses his pay stubs" but "HR will give him a letter". Also, some places work with you, if your working and one is on unemployment! Check craigslist. places there are easier.

I have already felt mean ness (Not here). People tell me lapbands and Surgurys are the "easy way out". but as my bestfriend told me yesterday "I have watched you for MANY YEARS struggle. If you think this is it, I stand behind you 100%".

A group fill how awesome!!! Do you all just sched. times together? That is the coolest idea ever. I may have to join one day

What happens tomorrow?

Donna - Thanks for the welcome! I honestly am okay with no bread, I don't eat it much but when I do, it makes me feel so BLOATED!! What other kinds of foods ae not band friendly? That's something new, I assumed everything was okay in moderation. Candra - congrads on the new weight! I cannot image ever being 210. I dont remember EVER being there!!

Cool! good to know! My boyfriend went to the gastric class and he came back saying NO WAY IN HECK AM I EATTING LIQUID for months lol..so apparently the class WILL scare some!! as long as they tell me the major risk and death rate LOL! How long is the class? Should I plan to miss work?

Hi again - I have a "class" 7/17 @ 9 am. That's all my doctor told me was "I am putting you in the class if you want to learn about it". So I don't even know if this is orientation, a simple class, etc. This was a new Dr. and I was not very fond of her. So I have no idea what I am in for! She couldn't tell me much. But I have heard I will be there for about 4 hours??