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When I first get up I cannot eat without it getting stuck. I wait a few and then it goes thru and the rest of the day its all I want with no problems. Can tell you what going on more today as I see the Dr for a fill. And I am going to discusss it with him.

The best gift I ever received is the breath of air I first took upon arriving here. Without that I'd not know what I know, do what I do or Love like I Love

Just like everyone to keep nancysmiles in your prayers this weekend. Today ,Good Friday, her mother-in-laws passed away peacfully. Also Nancy's father is in hospital and is an alzhemier patient. It was just found that he has a brain tumor also. SO nancy has lots to deal with in her persoanl life right now and can use our support. She will be out of town probably till the end of next week. Nancy and I work very close as moderators of a support group in the Detroit area. She is a pleasure to work with(ok s I lied she does ALL the work I just take the credit) and its an honor to have her as a friend. My thoughts and prayers will be with you for the next few difficult days and well beyond that too.

Pink, Welcome to our world. Everyday is still a struggle but with the Band I have the help I need. Prior to being banded I knew it wasn't going to be a magic trick. I still have to put a tremendious effort into my journey. The band was just a tool to help. I also knew that there would be no "Food" for several weeks before and after the surgery. I also decided that for the two weeks prior I would know if I could handle the liquid part. Wasn't banded and could walk away at anyting and continue my journey to an early grave...or I could keep thru it and be on my other journey to a healthier life. I choose this route to go. So everytime I got depressed I just took some time out to reflect and review in my head what I did and the reason for it. This has never changed...I just have to bring myslef back into focus. For me it has worked. After the liquid part of the diet was over and I was able to re intrduce solids in my life I found with the exception of a few items I can eat anything. And my buddy, the tool, helps me to remember when I am pushing the envelope on over eating. What your going thru is normal....just hang in it gets better...much better. Soon you will feel normal again and you will see the benifits of the band. Good luck and God Bless

This is Vera's idea and I would like to just expand on it and I hope Vera dosen't mind. In 1988 my wife's brother died at the age of 26 and several of our dearest friends purchased a Rose of Sharon bush and had it delivered and planted in our yard in his name. To this day that bush stands as the finest looking vegatation in my yard and is very hugh and when it blooms there is nothing more beautiful. And every day We remember him just by glancing out the window. This is why I want to take Vera's plan to plant a tree in Blossom's name in my yard and ask that anyone else who wants to to post here and let see what type forest we can create in her memory. I am going to plant a second Rose of Sharon in her memory when the weather breaks. I have long wanted to add a second one and now I will. I know it will Grow as stong and beautiful as the One planted for Robbie. Please Join Vera and me in planting for a very lovely young lady.

Phillip, When God released the soul you knew as Carolyn to be born to her earthly body she arrived crying, yet her family was smiling and was full of joy. Now her family is crying. But Carolyn is smiling and full of joy as she has completed her mission here, as short as it was, and has returned to the eternal comfort found in the arms of our Savior. My saddened heart goes out to your family but know that she reached lives far beyond imagination and we are all better for it. Greg

I understantd this isn't your words so I want everyone to know I'm only quoting the quote. I feel only a reckless Dr won't use all means available to make the surgery compliction free.

Jan, My Doctor will not do the surgery on anyone unless they follow a liquid diet for 14 days prior. The only reason our Dr puts anyone on the diet is to reduce the size of the liver. Weight loss(i lost 20 pounds in the two weeks) is a good side effect. ASk your Dr about it.

Jamie, Will keep you in thoughts and prayers. Hope your surgery is quick and painless(Of course you do too). Look forward to seeing your post here when you get home. God Bless

Here's wishing you a quick and successful Surgery. A short stay in recovery. An a very rapid journey to your goal.

Christina, Glad your feeling better. Just remember it gets better everyday.

Corgi, I saw costco had Sparkling Ice Water on sale and purchased a case of it. Then Duh I realized Sparkling means carbonated. I drank them slow and shook a lot of the carnbination out of them. I didn't have trouble but I won't get them again because to many drinks out there that I can use without having to prepare them to get rid of carbonation. Try Propel...Costco also sell them and I like them the best

We will keep good thoughts all day long for you for the surgery and all day the next day for the recovery. Good Luck and may you enjoy a long healthy life.

First off check all the benifits of one proceedure over the other. Decided for yourself which one you want. If you decide the g/b is it then your all set. If you feel you'd prefer the lapband then call and talk to them. Just calling to find out if your covered shold not reflect on what the have alreay approved. Good luck with what ever you do

Its extremely good news that you and your children are ok. I hope you aches and pains stay minor and you recover quickly. At least you did it the right way. Had the accident first then the wine...

Just my opinion Christina, But you have been thru so much waiting for the approval and now if you get it your going to turn it down. This show basically is just another form of a diet and when its done will you be able to continue the weight loss and keep it off? I ask only because I know my own situation. I know I would fall back into old habits and that why I have not been able to succedd in the past. The band was choisen by me as a tool to assist me in my journey. I for one would not turn it down when I'm as close as you are but it is your decision.

Oh yes Kelly ...but won't have as much trouble with insurance company on getting the $60,000.00 for a new Vet as you would with getting $15,000.00 for a new band

Crystal, You'll have to use you brain more now against the difficult times. And from what I see in your post you'll do just fine. Best wishes

I don't know Kelly, I maybe be tempted to turn mine in for a nice new shiney Corvette...But then without the band and what it has done for me I probably won't fit in the vet.

Jan, Welcome to LBT It is a bit scary and no matter what we tell you you'll still have the feelings, But want you to know my surgery went extremely well and my recovery was quick and painless. If I had to do over knowing what I know now I'f have not one ounce of fear. Hope this helps

Lets expose our values to the world. If you believe in decency and you'd really like to see this board return to its original intent of providing friendship and information take the Pledge. I PLEDGE NOT TO BE INVOLVED IN ANY OPEN FORUM THREADS THAT VIOLATE THE GUIDLINES SET BY THE OWNER OF THIS BOARD. I am going to ask that this thread not get hijacked and also I am going to ask that there be only one simple response here. Simply state you agree to take the pledge and then be done. Everyone will know they can count on you not to part take in the open forums what has gotten out of hand. I hope this works My Friends. I will be the first to make the pledge.

In his Pre-op presentation my Dr shows the stats to be; Gastric by-pass 1 in 200 deaths RNY 1 in 500 and Lapbanding 1 in 2,000 Hope this helps.

Lisa Lisa Lisa, Come on now young lady lets point out one thing here. My Statement was: If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck then it must be a duck..isn't that right Lisa? This is a question and not an accusation as I told you numerous times in our PM's. I knew thru your own admission you were lurking thus the question was posed. You comment here: Was it Greg's brilliant(and I will take this as a the compliment that I knew you mean it to be, because under it all we are pals.) deduction that if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck then it must be DeLarla? Now lets move on a little bit further in your response here and we find this: When someone alters the meaning of what we say or write it's called "slander" and "libel" respectively, and it's illegal. Im sorry Lisa but I have looked at these two statement several times and I do notice someone altered it so it does change the meaning and yes if that is what I had originally wrote you would be correct. I would have been accussing you. But I didn't accuse you. You had to alter the statement to put it here to prove a point.

Yes Marie I have the serial number of that Bill If I can get him to e-mail me the numbers I'll tel him if it matches.

Jenna, Change the name from Jeter to Bear and the breed from Greyhound to lab And you have my store with one of my dogs. That was 4 years ago when Iwent thru the same thing you are going thru. Dr told us she was already two years past the life expetancy for her mixed lab breed. Surgey would be $600.00 + and they Chem could run up to $1,200.00 After being told the news we opted to let Bear go and I brought her home for a few days to be with us. The day it came I took her to the vets and I couldn't take her in. So I went in and put a deposit down to schedule the surgery. I came home to a family of very sad people who really brighten up when they saw her come running in behind me. Thiught for sure I was going to catch hell from the boss for spending the money but that didn't happen. She had her surgery. They got all the cancer and she did not have to go thru the chemo. She now runs around the house like a puppy and watches over the two other dogs here. She is now 6yrs passed twhat they claimn is her time and acting like she another 20yrs away from giving up. I hope and pray that you may also have an outcome like we did. but if its not to be we will all be saddened with you. But take that love you have for Jeter and give it to another. Jeter would want you to do for another what you did for Him. Its a great thing you did taking him from the retired greyhounds. I got all the dogs I have from either rescueing them from being put to sleep after finding them as a stray while working as a cop. My last dog is a boxer my son actually took from a pet shop in Indiana due to it being abused. These lost and abused dog show more love then an others. Best wishes with what every you decide... Just remember he is leaving you after having felt more love in the last two years then he had before that time.