DouglasP13

Hello! I am new here, and haven't a clue as to what to do. Anyway, I am planning on having the lap band surgery done. I will be having it done by Dr. Argotte. Anyone had it done by him?

Hello justmel1957! My surgery was with Dr. Argotte on Dec. 26th, this past Christmas. I have lost 106 pounds so far, and I think he is a great dr. I am usually at the support group meetings, and we have lots of fun there. You should come to our Christmas Party on Tue, Dec. 4th at 6:00 p.m. It'll be a blast! Good luck to you, let us know how it goes.

Well, I'm back again. There is so much to tell, yet so little time. Things are going much better at work lately, we have a new boss, and he is awesome! I don't have problems with the one lady anymore. But anyway, I just wanted to say hey to everyone, not that hardly any of you know that I'm still alive, but here I am, and hopefully, things will go well, and I'll stay on here for awhile. I'll tell ya all more later. *hugz*

Well, I'm back again. There is so much to tell, yet so little time. Things are going much better at work lately, we have a new boss, and he is awesome! I don't have problems with the one lady anymore. But anyway, I just wanted to say hey to everyone, not that hardly any of you know that I'm still alive, but here I am, and hopefully, things will go well, and I'll stay on here for awhile. I'll tell ya all more later. *hugz*

Okay, I'm just wondering: does anyone out there enjoy Harry Potter movies or books? I would love to hear from anyone. I've read the books, well actually books on tape, but unabbridged, so the same thing, and have seen the movies. Let's chat!!!!

Well, it's been over a month since I have been here. I'm sure people hate me now. Not really, I actually believe that you are all good people, and will forgive me for being gone for so long. Let's catch up. It's been 2 and a half months since my surgery, and I've lost a total of 58 pounds. That is totally awesome, I think. I still don't have a fill yet. I saw my doctor today and since my weight loss is going as planned, I don't need a fill yet. which is good because I can pig out if I want to. I know, I'm not supposed to, and I don't actually eat that much when I pig out, just more than usual, or should. But I have lost about 10 pounds since my visit to the doctor last month, and they say that we are supposed to lose about 10 pounds a month, so that is great. I've been dealing with a lot at work lately. The parish administrator has been after me lately. She tries to get me fired, and complains about everything that I do. But not to my face, she talks bad about me to everyone else, then is as nice as can be to my face. I dislike two-faced people like that. I try my best, and try not to hurt anyone, and do what is right, and all I get is stabbed in the back. She used to be a good friend of mine. There is this other lady who is after me as well. Yeah, they are good friends. It's like they get together and come up with things that will get to me. All I can do is pray for them. I just wish this anger wasn't inside me. Anyway, as far as other things, all is going well. I have decided to lose my weight before I ask anyone out. I don't know, it's just that lately, I really don't want to date anyone, I just want to get healthier and look better. Well, I hope you all are doing well too. I hope to hear from you, but I understand if I don't. Take care, and I love you all.

Well, it's been over a month since I have been here. I'm sure people hate me now. Not really, I actually believe that you are all good people, and will forgive me for being gone for so long. Let's catch up. It's been 2 and a half months since my surgery, and I've lost a total of 58 pounds. That is totally awesome, I think. I still don't have a fill yet. I saw my doctor today and since my weight loss is going as planned, I don't need a fill yet. which is good because I can pig out if I want to. I know, I'm not supposed to, and I don't actually eat that much when I pig out, just more than usual, or should. But I have lost about 10 pounds since my visit to the doctor last month, and they say that we are supposed to lose about 10 pounds a month, so that is great. I've been dealing with a lot at work lately. The parish administrator has been after me lately. She tries to get me fired, and complains about everything that I do. But not to my face, she talks bad about me to everyone else, then is as nice as can be to my face. I dislike two-faced people like that. I try my best, and try not to hurt anyone, and do what is right, and all I get is stabbed in the back. She used to be a good friend of mine. There is this other lady who is after me as well. Yeah, they are good friends. It's like they get together and come up with things that will get to me. All I can do is pray for them. I just wish this anger wasn't inside me. Anyway, as far as other things, all is going well. I have decided to lose my weight before I ask anyone out. I don't know, it's just that lately, I really don't want to date anyone, I just want to get healthier and look better. Well, I hope you all are doing well too. I hope to hear from you, but I understand if I don't. Take care, and I love you all.

Hello again. I know, I know, I haven't been here in so long. I do apologize about that. But things have been quite hectic for me. Well, I had my dr's appointment today, and they said that my weightloss is going great. So great that they didn't give me a fill. They said they are gonna wait until I truly need it. So I guess that means I'm doing great. Well, I tried not to lose any weight these past 2 weeks cuz I wanted my fill. Well, appearantly I lost another 3.5 pounds, according to the dr. So that's what I'm up to. Anyway, I'm sorry I'm not here much, just been too darn busy. I know, it sucks. Take care. *hugz* to all!!!

Hey girl! Gotta love those scales. I actually found one that goes up to around 400. I know it made it to 394. I found it at 'Bed, Bath & Beyond' I say get it. Since I got the scale, it has helped me lots. Anyway, sorry I haven't been around. I do miss hearing from you all, but it's not your fault. I'm a slacker. But I do miss ya, take care. *hug*

Hey girl, congrats!!!! Yes, it's me. I know, you probably don't remember me. *shy grin* Anyway, sorry I haven't been around, but you have been in my prayers and thoughts. Things are going well with me. I can't wait to hear how your process goes. I'm so happy for you. *hug*

Hello again. I know, I know, I haven't been here in so long. I do apologize about that. But things have been quite hectic for me. Well, I had my dr's appointment today, and they said that my weightloss is going great. So great that they didn't give me a fill. They said they are gonna wait until I truly need it. So I guess that means I'm doing great. Well, I tried not to lose any weight these past 2 weeks cuz I wanted my fill. Well, appearantly I lost another 3.5 pounds, according to the dr. So that's what I'm up to. Anyway, I'm sorry I'm not here much, just been too darn busy. I know, it sucks. Take care. *hugz* to all!!!

Congrats! I'm so happy for you. *hug*

Congrats on the weight loss! You are awesome!

Well, how is everyone doing out there in LapLand? I am doing great. I had my appointment with my dr. today, and they said that everything was looking good. I have been maintaining my weightloss, and they said that I have lost more than most anyone at this point. Appearantly, I'm doing good with my diet since I don't even have a fill yet. I have been keeping busy with work, and trying to stay out of trouble. It is very hard when people are out to stab you in the back. It's like I constantly have to defend myself, and watch my backside. I'm getting tired of it. And worse yet, this is going on at a church! I know it happens, but it shouldn't. I try to do the right thing, and work hard, and someone is always there to try to find every little thing they can that I'm not doing the way they want, and then they run to the pastor and tell him about it. If she would just keep her nose out of everyone else's business, things would go smoother. For God's sake, get a life! Okay, I'm glad I got that off my shoulder. But, I'm doing great, and I'm keeping a good spirit about things. No problems yet.

Hey girl! Sounds like things are going well for you. Keep up the exercise. I was just released to do exercise today, so I am gonna start it now. That makes me happy. I have been keeping quite busy lately with crap, but I'm doing great. Take care, and I hope to talk to ya soon. Keep up the good work.

Okay, I'm back. Yeah, don't get too excited. I have been so busy trying to stay out of trouble at work. It's killing me. Anyway, good luck on the house. Don't let anyone try to talk you into the surgery. It has to be your decision, and if you aren't ready for it, don't do it. It has to be totally you. If you aren't ready, you could mess it up by not dedicating yourself to it totally. I thought about it a year ago, but I wasn't ready. Only when I was ready was when I did it. I think that is why things are going well for me, and why I am always in such a good mood about it. Well, good luck, and keep in touch. *hug*

Well, how is everyone doing out there in LapLand? I am doing great. I had my appointment with my dr. today, and they said that everything was looking good. I have been maintaining my weightloss, and they said that I have lost more than most anyone at this point. Appearantly, I'm doing good with my diet since I don't even have a fill yet. I have been keeping busy with work, and trying to stay out of trouble. It is very hard when people are out to stab you in the back. It's like I constantly have to defend myself, and watch my backside. I'm getting tired of it. And worse yet, this is going on at a church! I know it happens, but it shouldn't. I try to do the right thing, and work hard, and someone is always there to try to find every little thing they can that I'm not doing the way they want, and then they run to the pastor and tell him about it. If she would just keep her nose out of everyone else's business, things would go smoother. For God's sake, get a life! Okay, I'm glad I got that off my shoulder. But, I'm doing great, and I'm keeping a good spirit about things. No problems yet.

Yes finally a title that doesn't say that I had a good day....which I did have a good day, but anyway..... Leigh says she is doing good. take a look at my last journal entry's comments. She said to tell you all thanx, and I think she is actually enjoying the song Fr. Abraham! So, everyone check out her response. By the way, my weight loss is being maintained, and I am feeling great. It is nice to have special friends like you all, and thans for the messages.

Welcome MysticstarD! My surgery was about $15,000. I was a self pay as well. There are good loans out there, you just have to find one. My doctor had 3 different finance companies that they deal with for loans on this surgery. You might want to ask you doctor about it. I started on here before I had the surgery, and it was a wonderful thing for me. Welcome aboard!!!

Well, of course you made it into my journal grumpy. And Teresita, I am only alowed to walk right now. Yes, I do follow some of the doctors orders. So I am walking every day, but when he releases me to do more, I definitely will. Probably go to a gym and work out most days. At least that is the plan. And the water consumption is going just fine. I always drink water, so that's nothing new to me, and I am getting plenty. Thanx for the concern. Well, I'm gonna finish up at work so I can get out of here soon. Lata!

Well, of course you made it into my journal grumpy. :scared: And Teresita, I am only alowed to walk right now. Yes, I do follow some of the doctors orders. So I am walking every day, but when he releases me to do more, I definitely will. Probably go to a gym and work out most days. At least that is the plan. And the water consumption is going just fine. I always drink water, so that's nothing new to me, and I am getting plenty. Thanx for the concern. Well, I'm gonna finish up at work so I can get out of here soon. Lata!

Okay, I'm still waiting to have a bad day. I'm waiting for the depression...the unhappiness to what I can't eat. Is it ever gonna hit me? Anyway, I went to the Lap Band Support Group tonight at the hospital, and it was wonderful. We just sat around talking. It was great! Of course, not as great as tia, teresita, leigh, and my new friend athina. You all are awesome! I told them about you and some of them said they'll stop by to see what's up. Anyway, I'm keeping very busy with work, both jobs. It never seems to stop. I'm running constantly. Oh well, it happens. Just know that I'm thinking about you all! *hugz*

Okay, I'm still waiting to have a bad day. I'm waiting for the depression...the unhappiness to what I can't eat. Is it ever gonna hit me? Anyway, I went to the Lap Band Support Group tonight at the hospital, and it was wonderful. We just sat around talking. It was great! Of course, not as great as tia, teresita, leigh, and my new friend athina. You all are awesome! I told them about you and some of them said they'll stop by to see what's up. Anyway, I'm keeping very busy with work, both jobs. It never seems to stop. I'm running constantly. Oh well, it happens. Just know that I'm thinking about you all! *hugz*

I went to work today, and it felt good. No problem whatsoever. Things are good cuz people are noticing my weightloss. *happy dance*

I went to work today, and it felt good. No problem whatsoever. Things are good cuz people are noticing my weightloss. *happy dance*