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Half a bottle of wine down. T'was so funny, I told lots of pepole about this drinking debate....Thanks for the fun

Viva Las Vegas I'm so jazzed. Baby needs new shoes!

Dow and Debbie your in good hands with Dr Sanchez!! Tell Sadi, Vera says Hi! Try and get all your documentation, receipts, info with your band number before you come home. Yes They can e-mail it but I believe it's better to have it in hand. Monterrey is a large, fairly clean city. This time of year they may even have rain, but it's warm. Since your traveling alone, please don't lift any thing heavy. I brought some Gatorade, like Lisa said "It was heavenly"! Get up and walk as soon as possible, If your staying at the Hospital Santa Engracia look for the Chapel. The painted murals are 3 stories tall in a beautiful round room in the center of the hospital. A real work of art. Be Safe, Good Luck, God Bless and Congratulations

Lisa Just emptied the closet, calling Carol in the morning...Expect a large box next week. Lots of cool stuff. Don't open it till we get there.... Penni, I just got my hair done too, so fun. Can't wait to meet everyone!

Oh Happy Day! Girl, are you gonna get drunk... Hope your havin fun at Chucky Cheeses Your still a baby.. Barbie Happy Birthday!

So cool Betty! Congratulations Take lots of pics and measurements, I didn't and wish I had.:Bunny

Ryan, By the sound of if, you'd never know anything was wrong with you if you weren't going for the Band. Please keep us posted. OK Donali All this baby talk and the video with the baby....What's up?

I'm so excited for you Have fun for the next few days cause its underwear on the floor and his crap all over the place after that. Have him buy his own toothpaste, that way you won't have to re-squeeze the tube. (I'm always rolling my up and Billy folds his in half) LOL Did I scare you? Make it a habit to get your back rubbed every morning and visa versa. The best of Luck and have Fun:banana I'm sure you'll be great together.

Another Congratulations:cool:

Congrats' Now go buy some tight jeans!!! Iv'e got the swedish band which can hold up to 9.5 cc's. The Vanguard (Inamed) can hold alot. I was just asking the doc about that one, He said most don't feel restriction till they're at about 5cc's?? I'd find out exactly which band you have. Onederland!!! yippee

Congratulation Rose:banana :banana :banana Your so upbeat and positive! Sounds like you've got it all together, don't push yourself tooo hard, it's healing time.

Ryan Dump and Vent all you want. It's good your being positive. Have a nice ride, my thoughts are with you.

Hi Tall Guy I went to Monterrey Mx. I didn't want to fight the Insurance battle, I had NO co morbicities and it's cheaper. I did put in a claim with Blue Cross (PPO) as soon as I got home, 2 months later it was declined. Another banster explained how she kept putting in claims and finally received a partial pay out. So this last June I put in another claim and they replied with needing more break-down/itemizing costs, Doctor notes and addresses which I compiling now. Hopefully I'll recover some of my costs.

I believe you mentioned fish ponds at one time? Can you see them form the new enclousure? Lots of vegetation, I like that. Eveverything looks real good, very professional.

I am so sorry you have to go through this. Obviously his family does not come first. You and your family are the most important in this world. If you do not have trust you have nothing. A lot of things are going through your mind right now. Please come and talk we will listen. Take care of yourself!

Oops!! That's September 22 NOT June 22 for The Jane Pauly Show

Just Read this: The Jane Pauly Show, Wed. September 22nd, will be airing a segment on weight-loss, "Does Thinner Mean Happier?" There are several guests. Two of those guests are LAP-BAND patients. Khaliah Ali (Muhammmad Ali's daughter) banded Aug 6th this year and down 25 pounds Colleen Murdoch, banded a year ago and down 100 pounds Both were banded at NYU. Additionally Kalliah will be appearing on both INSIDE EDITION and the new show THE INSIDER (produced by the Access Hollywood people).

I thought work was kicking me off...I run 3 computers and while taking data on antennas, I read and surf. This sight has been my support for over a year. I couldn't imagine life without it.

Lisa, I enjoy this Thread. I have a soon to be 7 year old, Roxanne. She loves unicorns, butterfly and Angels which are abuntant in her room. You've inspired me to paint, the rainbow is beautiful, I hope you don't mind if I steal your Idea. I also have a 3 year old boy Hunter. He's so full of energy. It's hard just keeping his room picked and clean. Thanks for shareing.

Wow Donali I've been watching your progress for the last week checking pics. Must say you've done some excellent work. Can't wait to see it all trimmed out. You should be so proud of yourself. Here's the carpenters joke Little Johnny was always getting in trouble, One day his mom said "I want you to go across the street and watch the carpenters, maybe you'll learn something" So Johnny went then came home, his mom asked "what did you learn?" "That the god damn door dosen't fit so you take the mother f**er down, shave it a cunts hair and put the c* s* back up" "Johnny go to your room and wait till your father comes home!" Dad comes home and asked Johnny "I heard you learned something today" "Yes, that the god damn door dosen't fit so you take the mother f**er down, shave it a cunts hair and put the c* s* back up" "Johnny you go get a switch" dad says. "Hell no thats an electricians job"

Lookin Good!! Your doing a great job.

No matter what, Do not lift anything heavy! Pack light, Flip Flops or slip-ons, big T-shirt, stretch pants...I ran around in my pajamas. I lived on Gatorade. Good luck, God Bless! I'll be thinking about you on Tuesday.:mad:

Lets see if this link for Oprah works [https://www.oprah.com/plugger/templates/BeOnTheShow.jhtml?action=respond&plugId=B5700003[/url] Hope this helps

Please.....Don't do that again!!! Take it easy. Soft white breads/buns, pasta and rice can be your worst enemy. Michelle has good advice.

Thanks Lady's!! I'm not too worried I've lost 65 lbs. and have about 30 lbs. to go. Even if I only got down to 160 lbs. I'd be very happy with my decision to be banded. The last 3 months I have not gain nor lost but have pushed the envelope of eating. Like eating pizza with crust and I've even had a few burgers. These types of foods I didn't have up until last July, and I still can't eat as much as could pre-band. So watching what I eat and exercise could be the trick. Tricia, Its nice to know others who have our band type, keep in touch.