Lisa_MC

hahahahaha!! I am thinking the same thing - Get me to the Pre-Op diet!!! It sounds like you're doing what you need to be doing while you're at work - and that's a GREAT thing! I am usually pretty good through the day, but I assure you, Carbs are my demise, too.

I feel like I'm there too! Just want to eat and eat without any thoughts - but having friends like Kelly have taught me that even though, like you, I'm just beginning this journey - there's no time like the present to begin working on what will be a lifelong committment. I still indulge:blush: - but not like I used to!

Hi Wendy!! You're counted!! I went to my seminar last week and haven't gotten my initial visit yet. I am waiting to receive my "binder" in the mail - should come any day now! I too have grown children, and they and my husband are very supportive! With all those boys, who has LEFTOVERS??? Welcome! ~Lisa

Hi Tasha!! Welcome to our little group! I am Lisa, and haven't been banded yet - I'm still in the beginning phases of this journey. Kelly has recently been banded and is doing sooo well! I am so proud of her!! I am sure she would love to share her story with you!! I'm anxious to hear YOUR story, too! Glad to "meet" you!!

WOO HOO!!!:thumbup::thumbup: Kelly!! I am anxious to hear about how Banded is doing, too. And you're right Kelly, I think it would be interesting to read about this journey from a man's perspective!

Welcome Dawn!!

Welcome NYsLegend!! Sept 8th?? You're getting close!! Are you ready?? Good luck to you and keep us posted!

Hi! I love this site and have learned so much from the folks here already. But there is so much more to learn and to do! I hope to find support, and to BE support to anyone here. Thank you for this opportunity!! ~Lisa :scared2:

Oh, I'm glad to hear it wasn't uncomfortable.. I wish I could help you with your question, but I'm not banded yet - just went for my informational seminar this evening.. I'm here soaking up ALL the information I can!!

Hey Cali Sal! Welcome!! It sounds like a LONG journey - so, let's fasten our seatbelts and keep our arms inside until the ride comes to a stop!! I am nervous and anxious at the same time.. Doubting and sure.. Up and down!! hahaha - but it sounds like lots of folks are like that! I look forward to talking again!!

Hi Saraterre! I am going to my Seminar this afternoon, and I feel EXACTLY the same way you to!! I'm anxious to hear your throughts and experience with the Seminar - maybe we can compare notes!! Talk to you Soon!

Hi Banded!! Welcome to our little group!! I hope you're feeling alright and that things are beginning to go smoothly for you! Keep us posted, please?

Me too!! May I join??

I am beginning my journey - first seminar tomorrow! - and would like to know if there is anyone here who was banded at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania by Dr. Ali. Any thoughts? Recommendations? Would you refer someone to Dr. Ali and Hamot? Thank you for this site and for all your help!

Thank you everyone for your suggestions!! I have my first seminar tomorrow, and all those questions that I've been thinking about are all getting mushed up! Thank you for helping me sort them out!

Hey Vicksmail! I am in the "thinking about it" stage, too! I have my first seminar tomorrow so I'm really excited to jump to that next level!! Hey, if those "armchair exercises" peel off 110 pounds - let me know!! Nice to meet you, Vicksmail!

Wonderful idea!! Here's mine! The Rest Of My Life

Howdy to you too, Neighbor!!

Yes, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, and will have to use "The Thing".. They're not "forcing" me, but have prescribed it to help eleviate my sleep apnea and allow me to get a better night's sleep - which is far healthier than I am getting now... But, rather than get all disappointed and upset about it, I am using this as the "inspiration" that I need to get the weight off - hopefully through Lap Band. So, I am trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel rather than dwell on the darkness of the tunnel itself!

Oh Great, Dar.. Now I have ACNE to look forward to, too??? Does the excitement ever END?? :wub:

Oh yes, The Hubs DESERVE the good laugh at seeing us in "full face mode"!! Kind of a reward for having to sleep with us! Not sure about you but having little puffs of air being blown up my nostrils freaked me out!! I actually found myself holding my breath when it puffed me!

And you have me howling here!! "Three blocks away"!! hahahahaha!! Sounds like BOTH our husband's deserve the "Good Chap" award for sleeping with US!! I can't believe you took a picture!! BRAVE Woman!! I can see my warped family putting that on YouTube or something!! hahahahahahaha!! That is tooooo funny!! "Mrs. Hannibal"

Ohhhh Jess, I'm sorry it was so awful for you. Hopefully the Dr will be able to work with you on this one. I didn't care for the nasal thing - I felt like I couldn't catch my breath. I slept very well with the face thing - even though I looked like Hannibal Lector!! I hope they do take into consideration that we don't always sleep as we do during the test. I took awhile longer to fall asleep with the aparatus on. And, don't normally wake up at 6am! So, we shall see! Good luck to you!! ~Lisa

You're not kidding "it's not the most flattering aparatus"! hahaha!! My husband stayed with me last night until after they "hooked me up"... I asked him, "Hey Baby, wanna fool around??" We had a good laugh over that one!! Me in my face mask.... oh jeeeez, that's a horrible looking thing!! I felt like I should have been playing the role of Hannibal Lector!