New Hope

Nancy, I think that is a wonderful compliment! It means, like Leatha has often said, "I ain't no quitter!"

Yes, Jonathan, I hear you! Food is so associated with comfort. I remember my grandmother not ever having a lot of $$. But she would make homemade light bread and cream gravy and that was the most delicious feast in the world to me! You'll still be able to eat most of the foods you enjoy, just smaller portions and you won't feel miserable or angry with yourself afterwards. Getting in touch with your feelings can be tough, but it is also empowering and releases you from a lot of self-made prisons. You can do this!

Darcy, please be gentle with Pat!!

You might "pm" Whippledaddy. I think he's been working on something similar. I personally prefer to remain "unanimous".

Well, when those animal lapbands do come out, my chihuahua and one-eyed cat are first in line! LOL

I read that too about drinking before you're thirsty! Courtney, you're doing great, girl!! I have to work on that Water intake too. Hang in there!

Yeah, Jonathan, you're a few steps closer! After banding, you will be able to eat steak and you won't leave out of there feeling "green around the gills" from stuffing yourself.

Thank you! Well, I have to thank Kelly for talking and retalking me through that one! I picked the little turtle because I've been polking along lately.

That's true! Where is that radio stationed located?

Like they didn't already get a million phone calls?

Yes, but he doesn't backtalk, eats whatever you feed him, and is always glad to see you!

Wow, what stories of courage! ((Hugs)) You girls hold your heads up high! You're beautiful women that God created. I hope you get your bands and your self esteem to get out there and show the world just what you can do! Please try to learn from your past and go forward with a brighter future. The very best of luck to both of you!!

Paula, that is an unbelievable story!!

Penni, with your gorgeous skin tone, you'll look so good!

There's no standard for a fill amount. Each dr. seems to have his/her own preference. Some are aggressive, others prefer to "sneak up on it". Best of luck to you!

How much have you lost since you did that ad? Do you have a recent pic? Great job!

Midnite, does this dr. have an 800 line or an e-mail address. I have better response w/ the email thing, and you don't have to set on hold for 3 hours or be on pins and needles waiting for that return call. You can buy a fax machine for less than $100 at Walmart. A worthwhile investment, for copies of reports, blood tests, referrals, etc.--very handy to have and only cost you the sheet of paper-no long distance charges involved, and you can also use it as a copy machine. Please postpone your banding until you have this sinus thing under control. You are going to have enough problems w/restricition without adding that problem to the equation. If it takes another week or two, then it will work out. In the meantime, have you been able to find out anything about the death rumors on Dr. Spiegel? What they were, what caused them, # of deaths, time frame? Is Spiegel moving to Houston full-time? Many patients would like to know what to expect for their aftercare in the present location.

Our own Hagertheresa lost something like 62 pounds before she got a fill!

Pat, why don't you see if they have a cream that will deaden our taste buds? If they do, I'll take a large vat of it - ASAP!

Nancy, how did you know the fills were leaking out? Does this other substance have any side affects/problems?

Pat, I have to agree with you on that one!!

Congratulations, so glad you got your band and the hernia fixed in one surgery! You're right, I hardly watch t.v. any more, there are so many bad foods commericials. Would that be subliminal advertising? ("Eat food, Eat food.")

Good grief, Betty!! Now where's those pics of the "flying fringe"?

What a Sweetheart!! Nice to see he appreciates a good woman! You have had an awesome day!

Go, Penni! Good for you!