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Hi Mark, Stem cell research is very important. It is crucial that this research move forward. For people such as myself who have Multiple Sclerosis it is of a more pressing nature also. Man is there anything about Bush that I don't hate? Nup, can't think of anything. Susannah

Hi Ernie, A white chocolate mocha has 10,000 calories?!! Never knew that. I adore Starbucks too and I often have a skim milk latte or chai.:clap2: Susannah

Gday, Marriage is not really my bag, so I picked neither. I am a non conventional person, so living in sin is okey dokes with me. Having said that, it would be important to be best friends and have that romantic spark also. A combo of the two would be good. Susannah

Hey Carlene, I would love to go to Texas. The people are so warm hearted. I have met a few Texans here, and they left a good impression on me. I really need to take a whole year off work (Yay;)) just to see all the places in America I would like to see. Yeah like I can afford to do that.:biggrin1: Susannah

Hey Lauren, You are appreciated here for being an articulate person who is passionate in her views. I find some of the posters on OH to be of the insipid and passive agressive variety. Anybody noticed that some bandsters can be the meanest and nastiest jerks? I certainly have. Man screw them. Susannah

Hi Judy, I have sent you an email with all the details. Hope everybody else is doing well with their weight loss. I know we are all hibernating now that it it winter. Susannah

Hi Blythe, How young are you? Don't worry too much re serving sizes, you will get the hang of it all. My fill on Wednesday was cancelled due to the Doctor being sick. I am going in tomorrow for a small fill. I reckon I am going to be under 100kgs tomorrow!!!!!!:biggrin1: Yay. My first big milestone. I will soon know anyway if all the hard slog with the exercise is paying off. Susannah

Hi strawberry, Sorry you had to go through all that. Do you have a reference for the research that you read? I have not heard that the band needs replacing after 5 years, and my clinical practice here in Australia is one of the leading centres for lap band placement in the world. The surgery has been performed here since 1994. Hope that you feel better anyway. Susannah

Hi Natz, Sorry to hear about the trouble with your ex husband. It must be hard being a single mother, but hey need violence like a hole in the head right?! I went through a fair bit of pain after mu op, but then I have other medical issues so it probably hit my body harder than others. The good news is that you recover pretty quickly. the band will change your life, and it will be worth the wait. Mark, How are you cookie? Nice to see you posting here. Why do you have to wait so long for a fill? Are you a public patient? I am going for a fill next week, as I have been starting to feel hungry again. I think my band has gotten loose from lots of weight loss.:clap2::biggrin1: Yay!!!! Susannah

Hope you enjoy your trip to our fair shores. We are fairly happy and welcoming people. Susannah

Hey Lauren, How crazy is it going to be in Memphis for Elvis week this year?! This year marks the 30th anniversary of his death. I was 7 years old when he died. Definately want to see Memphis. Susannah

Hey Babygrl, I thought the voices you were talking about were the " I want some candy bars and a packet of chips ,and I want em now!!!" voices. Hee Hee!!! Susannah

Hi There, I believe that the surgeon decides which size band best suits you when you are actually in surgery. The surgeon looks at the shape/density of your stomach and takes your weight into account also I would imagine. The different size bands hold varying amounts of fluid. Your surgeon will advise you about the type of band you have, and it's fill capacity. Hope this helps. Susannah

Lovin your new sig Shayna!!!!:biggrin1: Susannah

Hi Plentsweet, Sending you out a big hello from Australia. Susannah

Hi There, Can't help you there because I was banded at The Avenue Hospital. I haven't heard much about the Epworth banding program to be honest. Apparently they do Gastric Bypass surgery there too. Good luck with it. Susannah

Hi Carlene, I love Starbucks also. When I work in the city it is a part of my ritual to have a Latte or a Chai. Sublime. Susannah

Hey, I see that Paris Hilton has been released from prison after serving three days of her 23 day sentence. Oh to be white and have money and influence in America. Susannah

Don't think so. She violated her probation terms after the original charge of DUI. Sorry but there is not one rule for the rich and another for the average schmo. Susannah

Hey Susan, Twenty five pounds down! Yay.:clap2: I think I have seen one of the shows on the Brookhaven nursing home. It was really sad and scary to watch. Susan, I have decided to share the title of Shayna Punim with you. There is room enough in this town for the two of us.:biggrin1: Susannah

Hey, Apparently Paris doesn't want to pish in full view of the prison papparazzi with their hidden cell phone cameras.:smellie: Susannah

Cliffy! I had forgotten his name. He also had a 25 year old wife when he was 60 I think. He must have been super dooper virile from all that running, or from skolling Viagra Shakes!!!!:biggrin1: Susannah

Hey Sweetpea, Unfortunately loose skin for some people is a sad reality especially if you are a bit older/or have lots of weight to lose. I have some loose skin, and I tell you what mate it's bringing sexy back! NOT! Well I have stretch marks, scars, and loose skin. Yay! I've got the whole trifecta.:smellie: Susannah

Hi Blyth, Yay you are banded now!:clap2: Your surgeon fills early. Mine will not fill until five weeks post op. Thanks for the info re the conference. Will you go? You are very adventurous re trying bread. I have not had bread since before I was banded. I have heard too many horror stories and I just don't want to go there! Welcome to the club anyway. Susannah

Hey Stef, "Jump" by Van Halen Enjoy! Susannah