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I just found an awesome idea I wanted to share.... Making a workout jar. Get a change jar or use your cookie jar since it won't be full of cookies anymore!!! Each day you work out put a dollar in the jar, then when you reach a goal you have a little money to get a new shirt or something little for yourself for all your hard work!!!

I was just at the doctors today and they said call if its more than 3 days, when in doubt try and find out!

I have been trying to find something to replace my beer, skinny girl has several things that are good and low on calories!

I'm sure we could go thru post and find hundreds that could be posted someplace different. To each their own, if you don't agree with someone that is your right. Be respectful and let it go, no one is being hurt, if you do not agree please read a different post that does not offend you.

Did I read that you are self pay?? If so they move things very quick. I am going thru insurance and it was still fast (I thought so anyway) My first appointment was 5/16 and my surgery is August 6th and actually I could have been banded this coming Monday but I'm going on vacation the 14th and I wanted to wait till after!

Welcome!!

It was more of a viedo than slides, and yes it was helpful and it promted more questions for me to ask when I went for my consult. The consult was when I was able to meet everyone. I was at the office for about 3hrs, but I didn't mind since I saw everyone at once! I understand you wanting to meet everyone, I would see if they will send it to you and you can watch it and if you feel comfortable from that then you can go for a consult and if you don't then you can still go on the 25th....just something to think about.

Awesome!!!

Can't wait to hear how things go for everyone! May God watch over you.

DeAna, let us know what your date is. I am so excited!!! I go next Monday for my nutrition class and get my medifast for my two week preop diet!!

I will be banded August 6th!!!!!

I will not be banded till August, however I am trying to make some changes now so its easier later! I love the skinny girl line, good and low on calories!

That is a wonderful idea!

Thank you for a new way to look at this journey!!

I am going to be getting my band 8/6 so I don't have the first hand experience to share, so I'm only going by my research and my surgeon! The band is the least invasive of the two, yes you will lose the weight much faster with bypass but you have to think about how healthy that really. Please do lots and lots of reading, get as much info as you can. I'd be happy to share my experience with you.

With each doctor being so different its hard to ever gage how long it will take for anyone! Good luck to both you and your dad!

I have not been banded yet, however I have seen on other post that some people take biotin to help with hair. Good luck to you!

I want to try and work up to running, not sure how that will go! I have an 8 and soon to be 10yr olds. They have never said anything about my weight and I'm sure they never would but I don't want to embarrass them when they have school functions.

I tried to have as much done before my appointment, I knew they needed two years of medical records so I had those printed and took them with me. I hope it goes quick for you. My consult was on 5/16 and my surgery is 8/6. Its so different for everyone, stay positive I honestly think it will be well worth the time waiting!

Congrats! I'm just one week ahead of you. I'm excited to start feeling better and being able to keep up with my kids!!!

Hello!! O am getting my band August 6th, I'm excited but nervous too!

Sending prayers your way, I hope it goes well!!