New Chicago Friends Thread.....

[piercedqt78 658]

Amelia, I'm glad the band is already back in place. We will miss you this weekend. ~Mandy

[Jeni 85 0]

Gina,<br /> <br /> I've been wanting to go to a support meeting but i never wanted to go by myself.... and i don't even remember what day they are held... maybe we can meet there one time.

And i dint have a diabetic person as a room mate i actually had some lady that was stab by her fiance and then the second time around i had a girl who was stabbed by her psycho ex-boyfriend...<br /> <br /> I actually wish they did put newly banded patients in room together.... It would be so helpful..

[Jeni 85 0]

Saturday the 29th... hmm ill see if i can i actually have an overnight shift this weekend.... If im up and awake for it definately if not well then next month will be awesome:whoo:

[piercedqt78 658]

Ok so tomorrow at noon? Oak Brook Panera. If anyone needs directions just let me know. ~Mandy

[soniacan 0]

Amelia glad its all better!!

So whos all in for tomorrow? Do you think youll recgnize us or should i bring the LBT plant?

I was trying to attach a photo of todays mood but it was too big. maybe tomorrow i;ll tinker with it.

[Amelia40 0]

Thanks Sonia and Mandy. I feel alone down here I have to find a group. If only I had some time. I work every night until at least 7 pm Hopefully will slow down. I am having a hard time eating since I have no fill. I do not know how you did Mandy. It is mostly because I work until 7 or 8 and then right now my mom and dad are in IL. She was cooking for me but she has been gone since last Tuesday and so I have been eating out since I do not feel like cooking when I get home. I know this is really bad.

How are things with you all?

[lala 0]

Hey all. Just checking in. I've been totally busy. I joined a gym (yeah- believe it or not I'm FINALLY exercising!!!). Doing o.k. but haven't lost ANYTHING IN FOREVER. I think that I'm filled enough since I can't eat anything in the am at all. But then toward the evening I can eat like a pig. I guess I just have to stop eating like a pig at night!!

I'm glad to hear that everyone is doing well!

[BensonRN 0]

I havnt been here in awhile, I am glad you are all good. What is a supervised diet? I went to the dietician but she only went through life after banding. She didnt say anything about a diet. I have my lab work tomorrow and psych consult at end of month, what does he look for? I see my Dr. again on Nov. 2. He states I will be ready by Jan. or Feb. He is referring me to Dr Batty and his partners. Any one heard of them? I belive they are in Elgin Provena Hospital.

[piercedqt78 658]

I went in and told the psych that being thin wasn't going to make me happy, I had to be happy on my own. I also had to explain what the band was, how it worked and why I would be able to make it work for me. ~Mandy

[soniacan 0]

yeah thats pretty much how my psych eval went too.

[soniacan 0]

Howdy friends!

Just wanted to throw this out there in case anyone was interested.

I'm walking in this years Making strides Against Cancer walk held at the Prime Outlet Mall (off of I88 and Farnsworth).

Its this Sunday.

If anyone is interested in walking with here is the link to our team page - Hope for Miles.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer:

2007 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Aurora!

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Chicago Premium Outlets

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the Walk begins at 9:00 a.m.

5K, non competitive walk

[Jessie45 1]

I'm finally getting banded thursday morning! Has anyone been to UIC? My surgeron is Dr.Galvani, but I dont feel like I've actually met with him. It Feels like I see everyone but him...Is anyone getting better care at other places??? thanks

Jessica

[piercedqt78 658]

I had surgery at UIC, and hated it. I had surgery with Dr. Horgan whrn Galvani was a "fellow". You can do a search for his name and my user name there is plety of info about my story and all the problems with Galvani. He's the reason I left UIC and went to Silver Cross. I now see Dr Lahmann and love the whole practice. ~Mandy

[sweetviolet 0]

are there any bandsters up on the northshore who would like to get together?? Oakbrook seems so far away!! I live in Skokie...also have great clothes w/tags on them that I would like someone else to enjoy..size 20/22/24/26.

[Jessie45 1]

are there any bandsters up on the northshore who would like to get together?? Oakbrook seems so far away!! I live in Skokie...also have great clothes w/tags on them that I would like someone else to enjoy..size 20/22/24/26.

Skokie sounds great. I just need some time to get use to this band. Other than that count me in!