AprilShowers2010

That does look interesting. I wonder how much it makes you move in your chair? Will people be walking by wondering why is she so squirmy does she have an itch we should be concerned about? lol.

Oh you are better then me girl. I turned my sister down 5 years ago when she got married. She wanted me to stand up there infront of 300 people wearing some slinky strapless number you've got to be kidding. I was so ashamed that I told her no. I don't regret it because I would have made myself feel horrible and who the heck needs that, but now that i'm getting lapband and I'm gonna get skinny I think I might buy me a little strapless number and just pretend for a minute. I know you will be braver then me and look fantastic! Best of luck with your bridesmaid nightmare.

Hi everyone I am scheduled to be banded on Jan 12th 2010 and I was just wondering how much everyones food consumption changed their budgets. I know I will be eating less, but I will be eating more fresh produce and everybody knows healthy food costs more. So in general I just want to know if people are spending more then they used to, the same, or less? Thanks ahead of time.

So as January approaches and my pre-op diet approaches I've started getting a little nervous and being nervous makes me eat! HELP!

you girls are hilarious! love it! I have lot's of I wills but one of them will be I will not be afraid to get out on the dance floor and really shake my @ss! (or lack there of) And I won't be afraid someone will say "looks like to pigs fighting under a blanket" lol.

Hey Dr Malley is banding me in January too! I'm self pay so I am having my surgery at New Hope, but it's nice to know someone on here that is using the same surgeon and have the same band month. I am so excited and yet pretty nervous at the same time. I had a moment today after my family had our yearly christmas picture taken. I thought this could be the last year I don't try to hide behind my kid. It was such a cool moment. I am so ready for this journey to begin.

Hey girl you are beautiful. I totally know what your going through I even went so far as to find other fat girls to hang out with so I didn't have to compete for attention. Guys and yes us girls too are shallow. I've had guys that wanted to have "secret" relationships with me! How freaking lame can you get. Yea they wanna fool around but they don't want anyone to know. It will get better my dear you will find a guy who loves you for you and what you bring to a relationship. Hope all is well with you.

1.What is your current and goal weight? 323/150ish 2.What is your surgery date? Jan 12th so excited! 3.What is your age? 27 4.Where do you live? Chillicothe MO 5.Where are you having surgery? Overland Park KS 6.Who is your Doctor?? Dr. Stephen Malley 7.Insurance or self-pay? Self Pay insurance was a no go 8.What was you "deciding factor" for having this surgery? Well I guess I will put it all out there. I broke the dang toilet seat. And Im tired of having to take two tries to get off my low sofa. Im tired of panting after tying my shoes. I'm tired of feeling like everybody is looking at my weight instead of looking at my face and seeing a real person. I guess I'm just tired of being tired. I know each and everyone of us is on a similar but different path and I hope that everyone of us has someone to hold our hand while we walk on it, but if not I'm glad we have each other.

Good luck on your upcoming surgeries ladies you are all in my prayers.

I am currently playing the ginea pig in my office. I work with a lot of overweight women and most of them are interested in Lap-Band but our insurance absolutely won't cover it. I am lucky enough to have some help in the finance dept with my parents so I made a deal with the ladies at work and my boss. They help me out with being encouraging and start a walking club then I will be their advocate to the HR dept and help get our insurance changed to one that accepts the procedure. I am excited to share my adventure with everyone partly because I hope to inspire and partly because I want to be held accountable and dont want to have to tip toe around trying to hide it. Plus I already had my gallbladder taken out and can't use that as an excuse. Tee Hee.

I'm getting banded on Jan 12th 2010 I will start my pre-op diet the day after Christmas. I figured trying to do a strict diet and trying to bake cookies with my 3 year old wasn't a combo I wanted to make so I opted for the new year. I would really like to help give support to those who need it and would love to get some buddies to help me in my journey too.