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Marie, Thanks, I may have to take you Texas gals up on that. And really I wont feel too far from home since I proclaim I am the #1 Dallas Cowgirl!!!!! You all sure know how to make a girl feel welcomed.

WHOAAAAA, These are some fantastic stories. I must have lived a boring life. I dont have anything to contribute. OH WAIT!!! Here we go, when I was married to my first husband I went to a family reunion over his parents house. Well the woman across the back of the house said something to his mom about showing off and it was on. I have never seen anything like it. His mother snatched off her wig and went into the back of the house and the two women started to fight. I was tripping, I had never seen anything like it. Then his brother, sister and my ex started to fight this womans kids. It looked like some stuff on a TV show. I am an only child so I had no idea that folks really acted up like this. Needless to say this is probably why I am not in that family anymore!!!! And to date, my youngest daughter went to a reunion about a year ago with them and said mom guess what, they are still fighting. I laughed and said to myself some things never change!

Penni, Glad to hear your mom is doing fine. My mom had lots of colon problems -- not cancer but problems with the colon becoming twisted. This was the result of my moms demise. I hope all will be well with your sister too. That's really sad. Take care and know prayers are with your Tanya

I am so excited for you and glad to hear that UHC does cover the band. Unfortunately for me I have been waiting for an approval since early October and I have UHC, so now I'm wondering what's the hold up on me :cry :cry

You Gals look like you all had big fun! :banana :banana :banana

Sounds like you're in for a treat yourself. Go ahead Tootsie roll:nervous. Does anyone dare to challenge her for the gorry details. :smoke

Hi All, I am still waiting for insurance approval so while I'm waiting I figured I start some new habits. One is to drink more Water or liquids in general. Is it ok to drink the flavored waters like Fruit2O? What other kinds of liquids could I do to get me to 60 fuid oz a day? I like milk so how many glasses can I consume in a day? Any other ideas on other things I can do while I'm waiting, I even started a mini exercise routine. TG

Great. I hope all is going well for you. I cant wait until I can tell all of my banders that I have a date.

Congratulations. I hope all goes well for you when you get your first fill. Welcome to the site, these folks have a lot of information to offer.

Tanise, That is really a great inspirational story. I cant wait to grow up and be just like you! I really worry about me and the exercising bit. I am really going to have to re-learn all of those bad habits I have when it comes to a work out. Fortunately, I know the right things to eat I just eat too much of it. Again, thanks for the info.

Gee folks thanks for helping to keep my spirits up. I didnt know insurance approval took so long. So I am feeling a little better. THANK YOU ALL.

Welcome Biggun, I hope all goes well for you. I am also new to this group and believe me everyone has great advice and support. Good Luck to you. I am still waiting for insurance approval and hoping it wont be longer.

Congratulations. I am so jealous I'm beginning to give up hope. I have been waiting for insurance approval for 3 weeks now. Really, I am very happy for you. I hope all goes well.

Well I'm on week number 3 and we still haven't heard anything from the insurance company. I have United Healthcare. Does an insurance approval take this long? Does anyone else have United Healthcare? I'm losing hope.

I just have to say, you all look like you were having the time of your life! Everyone looks so good. I am hoping that perhaps I can join you all on one of your trips. That just looked like too much fun!!!:banana

I got this information from the nutritionist I went to see back when I was making my rounds to all the pre-surgery doctors. I ordered some of the samples to give me an idea of what I was really going to like. The website is http://vitalady.com/ Glad to hear your date is coming soon, I am still waiting for insurance approval:sick

I am still awaiting approval for my surgery but from everything I've read and heard is that you really dont want to waste the caloric intake on an alcoholic beverage. I could be wrong but they are rather high in calories. Good luck on your surgery.

Shelly, You look fantastic!

It is never too late for Love. Enjoy and I hope it works out! Have a great weekend learning each other.

I'm a newbie like you. I just joined oh about 2 weeks ago. I wish you well on your journey. I have finished all of the preliminary tests and now and waiting for insurance approval. Good luck to you. Everyone here is so informative. You'll get lots of info.

Hang in there. dont give up. I have heard that the hunger sometimes in the beginning is really bad. I'm hoping you will get thru this. Just dont give up. and I havent even had the surgery yet. I know you can do it.

Glad to hear everything went well for you. I cant wait! I am still waiting for insurance approval and it is driving me crazy.

WooHoo, Glad to hear you got banded. I am still waiting for insurance approval and I am going crazy waiting:confused:

THanks that helped out.

Has anyone heard of any doctors or hospitals that perform lap band surgery in D.C.?