janiebug

Well I made an appointment today to see the fill place that Suzie told me about. They have a satelite office in St. Peters, about 30 - 45 minutes away. I go in the 19th of the month, and she will do a barium swallow and see if I am ready for a fill. If I am, she will give me one, if not, she will wait. They are running a special for 1st time customers of $50 office visit. Not too bad. The fills though are $250. I really don't have a clue how much they cost! Is that about right? Thanks Suzie for the link!!!!

Pamela, got the Christmas card back that I sent you. I sent it to your po box #. I checked just now and it is the address that I have written in my address book. I also sent you a congrats card, did you get that? Bizarre, maybe it is the post office that has Michelles package!! From my ss Haydee I got a bath and body works relaxation/aromatherapy basket, complete with everything needed to relax me, including a pillow for the tub!! I also got back Haydee's birthday card a few weeks ago, I sent it to her po box, but I think it said it was closed. I am in a funk, I take anti depressants, but I don't think they are working!! I HATE calling Dr.s. I don't even know for sure the Dr. who did the broncoscopy's name, let alone where his office is. I am waiting for the nurse to call me about a fill. I am hoping maybe by late January, I will be ready for a fill. YOU GUYS ARE DOING GREAT ON YOUR POUCH TEST!!!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pamela you do not suck!!!!!!

Gina, I think that was my low, maybe 241, but now I weigh in the 280's. Plus I am totally and completely unfilled!! I am at a low point now, but realized yesterday some was due to TOM! Sometimes I sit and wonder what is wrong with me that I can't get this thing right. It is frustrating! I spent $12,000 to lose 20 or 30 pounds? It is a bitter pill to swallow. Plus I have to pay for my fills starting soon. Haven't a clue how much those are. The answer will come, just not as fast or how I would like it . LIke I said it is very frustrating, and I have found I am very good at sabotaging myself! Jane

You guys are all doing so well on your eating!!! Big congrats to everyone!!! Susie, Both Tracys, Gina, Kat, Terry, Judy, and Bob. I am sure I am forgetting someone! I think I need to start a new thread Seamburstin violets or something similar. Still haven't heard about the broncoscopy. That is driving me nuts!! I bet they don't have any problems getting a hold of me for the bill. Did anyone see the football game tonight with San Diego and some other team? They have this guy who is 5 feet 6 inches who is amazing. It just looks funny because he is literally at least 1/2 the other guys size!! His last name starts with an "S". Too cute!! Well I am going to bed. Have a good Sunday everyone!!!

Jenn glad to see you posting, hope everything heals nicely!! I have been thinking about Maizemommy all night, 200 pounds, wow!!!!!! I am up once again (weight wise). The 5 day pouch people are doing GREAT!!!!!!!!!!! Thinking of you Michelle!! Well off to work!! Jane

Oh my gosh that is tooo fantastic for Maizemommy!! Really puts me to shame. If she can do it why can't I????????????? Glad you are feeling better Jenn!!!!! Michelle, tomorrow sounds like a tough, sad day! Okay have a good night!!!

Heres to Tracyks, Terry, Pamela, Judy, Bob, Kat, and Susie, for the 5 day pouch test!!! You guys are great with your resolve!!!!!!!! Hugs to Jenn, and great healing thoughts!! Well off to work!! Jane

I sent Jenn a text message, and told her that Kat sends her love, she has an endoscopy tomorrow, and then hopefully the gallbladder. I will be at work all day tomorrow, so can someone text me the outcome? Thanks!! Boy can I tell a huge difference between being down to 2 cc's in my 10 cc band and having nothing!! I am totally open!! I emailed this clinic that Suzanne found for me that is in K.C. but has an office in St. Peters here, she says she will take me and I will call on Monday for all the specifics. I originally have the end of February to get a fill, but I am thinking if all goes well with my health, the end of January, maybe even sooner. I am so bad right now with my eating. Anything and everything. Plus we go back to court on the 9th (next friday) for final sentancing. That will be a hard hard day. I wish all you gals good luck and purple vibes to all the 5 day pouch test participants! Glad your back safe Laura, baby bump is toooo cute!!! Kat and Judy when are your due dates? Thanks for the card Suzanne!! TracyK did the calendar I sent you fall apart? Mine did when I opened it up, so if it did, let me know and will have a new one sent out to you. Pamela, if you sent a email about your encounters last night I didn't get it!!! Heres to a Happy New Year!!!!!!!

I hope this finds everyone having a great New Years Eve. Except Jenn, I hope she is getting some good drugs so she feels better!! The Dr. called and they said that the pnemonia still has not completely resolved itself. So I will go back in two weeks and see if it has then. I still have not heard from the biopsies, but I am going to guess they showed pnemonia? I am so smart aren't I???? Jane

Tracyk, you have a problem with cysts don't you? I hope that it is nothing more serious. That would be super duper painful if you had to have a mammogram!! Hugs! I am off to work, just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy new year!!!!! Thanks for all your help this year!!!!!!!!!! A very Grateful Jane!

Have a great trip Judy!!! Thanks Heather, I thought that too, but they are just willing to split the fees with me. I guess under the circumstances it could be worse!! Still no results from Dr. I went today and the results from my broncoscopy weren't back yet, plus the wbc they did today won't be back til tomorrow. So I know nothing!! Feel a little better tonight though. Jane

Tracyk looks like you are down another 2 pounds!! Go girl!!! Have a good day everyone!!! Jane

Tracyk, when I checked your tracking # it said you got your package today. I hope so!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just emailed them!! That would be so nice, and they do all their fills under flouro, I have never had one done this way. They always have trouble finding my port, it usually takes them 20 or 30 minutes. I AM DONE COMPLAINING!!!!!!!!!! At least for today!!

Tracy, that is not belly aching! You have every right!!!!

I went to Wash U, I had Dr. Halpin, but she left and I have Dr. Eagon! I will call about the Depaul thing. It is really out of the way for me, but will think about it. I tried calling another hospital by me that is doing it, but they wouldn't take already banded patients!!

Hey maybe I will have to go to Columbia or Kansas City for my fills!!! I could use the stay at the hotel as a tax write-off!!! I never did look into that, but will see if I can find that. Good idea!!! My Doctor is a jerk! My parents were amazed sitting there, they were so stunned they didn't even get up to leave. Yes, I did gain about 30 or so pounds, but that is not massive, plus, even if it is, he shouldn't say that! It hurt my feelings!!!!!!!

It posted before I was finished. Anyways I am trying not to think about it too much that I am basically not banded. I have an appointment the end of February. (Remember he is the Dr. that sees Dr. Halpins patients for a fill the 4th Friday of the month from 8:45 - 10:00) He also said when he saw me in the hospital in front of my parents that I am going to have to be very very vigilant after "MY MASSIVE WEIGHT GAIN" after he unfilled me last time. That is so not right on so many different levels for him to say that!!! I miss my other Dr. so much. I know things would be different with her. Oh well, such as life. I have an appointment tomorrow morning to find out if they found out anything from the lung biopsys. I went out this morning and am totally wiped out!! I work tomorrow and Wednesday, and then off a day and work Friday and Saturday! I HAVE A TERRIBLE MESS IN MY CHECKING. I AM NOT SURE HOW MANY CHECKS I BOUNCED, BUT I AM STUCK WITH $105 IN FEES! IT COULD BE WORSE BECAUSE THAT IS ONLY HALF, THE BANK IS EATING THE OTHER HALF. WOULDN'T I PUT THAT MONEY TO BETTER USE PAYING BILLS!!!!!!!!! I REALLY SHOULD HAVE PUT THIS IN THE RANTS SECTION! SORRY!! I hope everyone else has a good day

Did I tell you guys that while I was in the hospital they took out ALL THE FLUID IN THE BAND????

Tracy wilkerson you do not suck!!!!!!!!!!

Pamela, congratulations!!!!!! That is super fantastic!!! I bet that is a HUGE weight off your mind!!!!!

KAT, I read somewhere a month ago or so about Victoria Secret Bras causing rashes. I don't know anything more about it, but are you wearing a Victoria Secret? TERRY, love the video you posted!! Do you have any books you can lend me from him? I am really in debt, and this past week has set me back a lot!!! I am ready!!!!!! Tracyk, I want it to get to you NOW!!!!!!! Oh well, I am awake and sort of moving! Amazing!!!

Slept a lot yesterday. Went to bed at three in the afternoon, and stayed in their til nine this morning. I am so tired. I am sure it is from sleeping too much. Terry I loved the dbah!!!!! Way to go Tracy!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you get my package Tuesday? I feel so bad being late, I am not a late person!! (Except at work!! Then I usually am running behind!!) Alright more sitting and watching tv!!!!!!!!

Susie, yes it is POURING!!!!!!!! Worked for three hours today, felt good, but boy am I beat!! FINALLY I got TracyK secret santa mailed and Lauras little gift. I think you all are doing great with your resolve!! Jane