New Chicago Friends Thread.....

[DrWatkins 5]

Good idea.

I had a band patient who used to weigh 593 pounds and he now rides motorcycles.

Band patients are so freaking cool.

[soniacan 0]

Zandra glad all s well!

Mandy awesome bike!!! now you dont have to car shop!

is christmas really next week? is there a petition i can sign to move the holiday to some time after April??

[piercedqt78 658]

Zandra, I too am always cold. I think it's the reduced calories, and weightloss. Stock up on sweaters, and warm socks. ~Mandy

[piercedqt78 658]

Oh and Sonia, I still have to car shop.....blah! ~Mandy

[lala 0]

Sonia- you're so close to goal!!! That's awesome!! I'm STILL struggling with proper restriction. It's good for a while and then it's not good. I just don't even know what to say about that.

Mandy- YOU GOT YOUR BIKE!!!! That's awesome!! I never thought about posting my scooter picts here- it's a good idea, though. Ebay has great deals on leathers. They even have pink ones to match my scooter :whoo: I also saw these cool mohawks that stick to your helmet in every color imaginable. I think I just HAVE to have one:)

[soniacan 0]

Hi Lala!

Just wanted to wish everyone a fantastic New Year!

[piercedqt78 658]

Happy New Year All!! ~Mandy

[Amelia40 0]

I just thought I would drop in and wish everyone a happy new year.

I found out this week that my band has slipped and I have to have it fixed or replaced. It has been a struggle basically since I first had any restriction which was back in August. If you remember I had it completely unfilled in October. In November I was filled back to 6 cc in the VB. I have lost 35 pound since the end og Oct and 19 of it since the end of Nov. I have lost a total of 79 pounds. So I am waiting for Ins approval for the surgery. My new isurance will not cover, Thank God I continued my Cobra.

Anyway I am glad that I found out. It has been miserable, all the acid reflux, not being able to sleep through the night, pain etc...

I just hope I can get the surgery and move on soon.

Mandy great Bike. Congrats!

Great job Sonia ~ hope the job search comes to an end soon. Hope your interview went well in IA.

Lala ~ good to hear from you. Hope all is going well for you.

[piercedqt78 658]

Amelia, I just saw the realize band, it's really cool. Maybe you could get a new band and an upgrade at the same time? It's the new FDA J&J band. I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems, but at least you are going to get some results and hopefully soon. Your weightloss is great, I'm happy and proud for you. Keep your chin up chikie, Mandy

[piercedqt78 658]

Hey girlys, are we going to get together for lunch this month?

Sonia, how did the interview go, have you packed and left us yet? I just know they are going to grab you right up, as you are great!! ~Mandy

[Amelia40 0]

He is trying to get approval with my insurance to replace it with the AP band. He has done more the 2500 bands and knows my Dr from IL really well. I take it the one you mentioned is different than the AP band?

[soniacan 0]

Hi everyone.

Amelia we miss you! Hope the doc can get you in soon and all is well.

I'm so frustrated and annoyed. During my phone interview he told me face-to-faces would be after the holidays... its after the holidays and no phone call for me... i even emailed and called last week and NADA.

I'm so stressed and annoyed. I can't believe its almost 6 months that i am still looking for a job. Looks like my temp assignment at BP wll be over next week, joy. So now i dont know what to do - go back into account management or banking which i hate hate hate and just stick my head in the sand?

[piercedqt78 658]

Amelia, yes the realize is different from the AP. I don't know how it's different but it is. For one it's made by johnson and johnson not inamed. How's the insurance fight going? Keep us updated.

Sonia, keep calling them, they will have a great employee in you. Were they gone for the holidays? I know my classes just started last week, so maybe they meant after the holidays, as in holiday break? Wanna do lunch soon? ~Mandy

[soniacan 0]

i think getting together for lunch would be fabulous!!

i was a complete hermit this weekend. too cold to leave the house. thank god for lots and lots of Buffy on DVD. =)

next saturday I have the Avon Walk's Great Start Party @ the sears tower then starting to train in the mornings - other than that february is pretty open.

[piercedqt78 658]

My birthday is feb 8th. So either the 2nd or the the 16th. ~Mandy