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This is Beanie (Irene) and Renee (Diane) and they are great people. I have to tell you that Irene is more beautiful in person than in her pictures! Renee is getting banded this coming Friday, so she was excited.

I have to tell you that I met some really beautiful ladies today! I had the pleasure of meeting Mary, Beanie, and Renee (I think her name was Diane but I am terrible with names so if I am wrong please correct me). We had a very nice lunch and visit. This is Mary, she is so beautiful! She saved us because she could speak Mexican and our waitress only spoke Mexican.

We'll miss both of you! Cindy take care of yourself, gets lots of rest!

Eileen - That isn't my phone number, it is the Knight's Inn phone number! Thanks though for being so thoughtful! Hugs!

Good Morning! It's going to be a pretty day here today too, in the 80's. I'm excited about going to Irving and meeting the other gals. I do have my camera ready to go, just so I don't walk out and forget it! Tomorrow we will be watching the race, but other than that, no special plans for the weekend. Catch you all later!

Yes, you should! I hope to see you there tomorrow!

Eileen - I sure wish you were coming too! OK ladies, would a couple of you pm me with your cell phone numbers? Just in case we need to contact each other. I am pretty sure they changed the name of the place from Howard Johnson's to Knight's Inn. I have sent a pm to Mary to ask her, but just in case I don't hear back from here just be aware that it has changed. I called them and they said the name chance was correct. The address is the same, and just in case you need the phone number it is 972-579-8911.

Welcome to bandland! It gets better with each day!

Congrats! Now, post us a before and after picture!

"Tequila Makes My Clothes Fall Off" Paula you are too funny!

Thanks Ladies!

Rene - I can do Mexican, in fact it is my favorite. I just won't eat the chips/salsa! DH and I went out for Mexican during my time I went without the chips/salsa, I just pushed them all in front of him and he ate them!

Thanks Lisa, and congrats to you too! Thanks for starting this thread!

Mine's a 38!

Good Morning Y'all! Beanie - Good for you! When I first started walking, my legs, knees, and hips hurt, but each day it got better. I think you are right about the insurance, I have heard a lot of them are dropping the WLS beginning the first of the year. Hopefully you can get things set up and going before then. Cindy - Sometimes I have to really think am I eating right? Sometimes I find that I am eating a lot of things I shouldn't be eating and that is what is causing the problem. So, if you are eating right, then by all means have a small fill. I was really scared of getting a fill too, afraid of the PB/slime, I think everyone has those concerns, but sometimes we just have to take that chance. Like I said, if it doesn't work for you, you can have a little removed. Eileen - Good luck at the doctor's office today! I see mushy food coming into your life! :mad: :mad:

Cindy, if you are at .5cc then you can probably use a fill and it shouldn't make you pb at all. I know everyone is different, but I didn't even feel my fill until I hit 2.5cc, but when they put 3.0cc in, I was not liking it at all. I am at 2.80cc now and it is fine. I can still gulp Water, and eat almost anything I want. I don't do bread by choice though, or rice, etc. I have to say even though I have had a lot of fills, I still hit many long plateaus, but I just kept doing the same thing and eventually it would drop. Just remember that if you do get too tight, you can always have some removed. Zan - that is so cool that you saw Carrie!

Hang in there, that time will fly by! Great for you for getting started on the water so soon! Did you decide to go back to the same doctor? Please, keep us posted. Come here for some support, we'll help you get through the time period!

Beanie - I am familiar with some places on Beltline. Let's see they have Applebee's, On the boarder, Popeyes, Williams Chicken, Taco Bell, KFC, Chipolte's, Sonic, Boston Market, Blackeyed Pea, Soup and Salad, Several different burger joints, Olive Garden, Fudrickers, and a lot more, ask me for one and I can tell you if I know it's there or not.

Give Jeff Gordon a great big hug/kiss for me! :mad: :mad:

Hi Eileen! It sounds like you are healing up pretty good. When do you go back to the doctor? Cindy - How much fill do you have right now?

Hi Y'all! Cindy I just got back from Irving a little while ago! I had to go do some billing. I am looking forward to meeting you and Beanie Saturday! I was gone all morning, so I had work waiting for me when I got home, but first I had to get a walk in. I am forcing myself to do some things around here, it is too pretty to be inside. Maybe that is where everyone else is too! :mad: :mad: Nothing new around here today, guess I best get busy! UGH!

Great pictures Kim! I love the family picture, just give it a little while and you'll be able to take a new one with your skirt on!

As usual Whip, a great post!

So sorry to hear you are losing your band, but happy for you that the insurance will cover it. Good Luck!

Great picture! Love your eyes!