~Jules~

Dr. Dobson is in Arlington/Grand Prairie area. Where in the Dallas area are you?

ROFL What a great response.

Threebeauties, At first I thought I was a failure doing this to lose my weight. I no longer feel this way because it is/will be work to get it off. The band is just my little helper to help me keep it off. I think I thought it was the easy way out. But I know better now.

You are so right, it is better to be safe than sorry. A little extra caution doesn't hurt a thing.

I thought that is what they were supposed to do. lol

Anne, I actually graduated today. I didn't walk, but the ceremony was this a.m. I am continuing on and getting a Master of Arts in Teaching. I begin that in January. BTW, Casino Royale was great. I haven't seen a movie in ages until I saw that one. I loved it.

When I got my first fill (actually only fill so far), she told me I would feel tightness. And I did. I felt it get tighter.

I wish I hadn't told everyone, but once told, you can't untell it.

Jimboss, That is cool that you did that for the kids. You are awesome!!!

I say keep it to yourself. I have people that ask me every time I see them "how much have you lost now?" EVERYTIME. If I saw them 2 or 3 days ago, I assure you if I have lost anything it is only one pound. Give me a frigin break. Not just for that reason, but I wish I had not told anyone.

Beanie, I only have the 5 weeks off between semesters. Of course it feels like a vacation, but it isn't quite one. I took 15 hours this semester and it kicked my butt. But now I have some sainity time to read and exercise (ugy). I would love to get together after the Christmas rush.

BeacheeGirl, You are beautiful. You might be a slow loser, but it is coming off. You are doing great. Keep up the good work.

Wow. I am so happy for you. He sounds like a catch. Way to go!!!!!!!!

I was well informed because of reading so much for a month before my surgery. You will have that as well. My only suggestion is to read these posts as much as you possibly can between now and your surgery date. I was so informed, as I am sure you will be too. Good luck to you, and congrats on your decision!!

I wouldn't be too specific on a time frame because you never know if you are going to get into the OR room on time or not. Things happen. You might tell them you will call them when you get out and are on your way home. And/or have the person staying with you keep in touch with the person taking care of them.

Thanks for sharing your story. I read every word of it. I hope I too will have such a journey. Mine has certainly started out well. I just hope it continues as wonderfully. Congrats!!!

Welcome from Texas!!! Good luck on your research.

I think they all do it. They make a little flap over it to hold it in place. I believe they all stitch the port down too.

Woo Hoo!!! Take it easy tomorrow at work. You should be fine, but maybe tired. So just be careful. And congrats!!! It only gets better from here.

I totally disagree with this. I went to Mexico to have my surgery and went to my regular doc a few days before to see about changing one of my prescriptions to a smaller pill. I told her. She kind of freaked a little about me going to Mexico, but chilled out after she asked me a bunch of questions that I could answer. I had researched it and knew someone that went to the same place. She felt better after that. She also called me at home the next week (herself) and checked on me. That sure made me feel good. I think you should tell her if you go elsewhere. Of course that is just my .02 worth.

What a smart way to eat cereal. Great idea!!!

Keep reminding me and I will keep doing it. I just forget.

I would love to get together, Beanie. I have 5 free weeks after my finals this week. I am going to be in heaven. lol I plan on hitting the library and reading a lot!!! Of course I am going to have to start exercising too. I have not really had time with school and work, but now there aren't any excuses. I think I am ready to boost the weightloss anyway. Take care everyone.

Very interesting. Thanks for posting.

Audree, I don't exercise (yet). I just try to eat right. I do Protein drinks almost daily. I don't drink any "empty" calories either. I drink a lot of Water and then some Minute Maid Light drinks. I work full time and go to school full time, so when the semester is over, I plan to start working out. Oh, I eat a lot of fat free, sugar free pudding too. I make it with skim milk, so I guess that boosts up my protein intake as well.