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Very cool! I even found a video diary of the pre and post op of a gal in Washington (near where I'm going). Thank you for posting this idea!

AHHH!!!! That is so GREAT! Now, you're making me tear up!!!! I'm so happy for you. CONGRATULATIONS!!! :whoo:

For a Dr, he sure is a STUPID man and a JERK to boot! I was on the pill for 15 years, while I was skinny, and it made me puffy. The pill gives my cousin bigger boobs and plumper tush. LOL He doesn't know crap! Personally, I always go to a woman DR-- they know and understand my body and needs better. Don't believe a single ignorant, insensitive word he says and go see a new Dr. {{{hugs}}}

Thank you for the post. Now I have a place to share my anger, too! The first and only friend I told about my surgery has been less than supportive, to say the least. Considering she's over 300 lbs, I figured she'd be excited about this but NO! A month or so has passed since I originally told her, but I just mentioned yesterday that I would be busy next month because of my surgery. So here's part of the email she sent me: "As to the surgery... you're planning on having that done NEXT month? Did you ever get the link I sent you? I know for sure I sent it to you twice in Yahoo messenger. [REMOVED DIET DETAILS] I hope that helps. Please consider it! The surgery sounds so dangerous. And I know it does not help everyone. I'm so worried for you." Another DIET?!?! Are freakin kidding me?!?! :yell: I don't even want to speak to her! AND she called my house and left a message! :lalala:

I'm a former TA and still have some connections. Want me to make some calls?

I posted an update to this topic in the Oregon section: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f58/portland-area-support-group-38301/#post522668

It was just Chris and I at the first meet, but it was GREAT!!! We want to try to meet on a week night and a Saturday to accomidate people's schedules. We were thinking one meeting/social and one cooking group (Chris' great idea)!

How sweet! Good for you! Good hubbies make me smile My hubby needs to lose a bit of weight so he is going to do the liquid pre and post op diets with me. He plans on working from home and taking care of the kids after I get home from surgery. With the long-term changes, I run the household as far as food and meals go. So, I'm sure this will change how I plan, shop and cook for the family. Hubby is hoping this will help him lose weight without having to get banded also. You obviously care. Just be there for her and educate yourself as much as possible by reading any and every post here. This board is SOOOO educational! Best wishes!

Most of the change to the new band is the inner, expandable ring, that fills up with saline. If you look at the old band, the inside that expands doesn't go all the way around. The new one does. It has a few other improvements as well. Here's a link to a picture of the old Lap Band http://www.lapsurgery.com/BARIATRIC%20SURGERY/LAP_BAND_1.jpg Here is a link to the manufacturers Directions For Use for the new Lap Band AP (including a picture) http://www.lapbandcentral.com/lapbandcenter/documents/dfu/L013-2.pdf

Hey, fellow webfoot Oregonians! When I came to this board a few months ago there were very few Oregonians here. Just in the last couple of weeks we have a whole bunch of us. Cool!!! We are even starting our own Portland area support group. Our first meet is tomorrow. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f58/portland-area-support-group-38301/ Welcome to LBT! I hope you will find it as helpful as I have. Everyone here is so great and there is so much info! I look forward to getting to know you better.

I saw this post and thought you might like to see it: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/banded-teachers-talk-btt-35268/ As a parent who deeply respects and appreciates teachers and how important you are for our children and their future, I feel badly that the classroom setting will complicate your Lap Band process. As if it's not hard enough to either have the band OR teach, but both? WOW! My hat's off to you!

What a hottie!!!:flame: Congratulations! You look so happy, healthy and beautiful!

Very interesting! I found a video about it: The New LAP-BAND Advanced Platform (AP) system weight loss surgery in Phoenix Arizona (AZ) I'm going to ask my Dr. about it!

A few of us from LBT are getting together this Saturday. Who wants to join in the fun? We will be meeting in Tualatin, Sat 7/21. For details email achattykathy@gmail.com See ya there!

We're meeting this Saturday in Tualatin. Just email for details and phone number. achattykathy@gmail.com I hope to see you there! ~Kathy

What a jerk! I'm very sorry for you and your family. I can understand your worry, but the TRUTH of it is that statistics are in your favor and you will be just fine. You've done the right thing, even if you had to settle for Dr jerk personality. Keep in mind Drs are just your average run of the mill humans. They have good days, bad days, good personality, bad personality, personal problems, good skills, bad skills, etc. Just like you at your job. Maybe he's just a jerk with a bad personality, but a very good surgeon-- that's how my step-dad was. Just be sure to take good care of yourself and never be affraid to fight for your rights!

Hi, Joanna and Nancy! Woo hoo! Two more locals and fellow August Bandsters! (my surgery month is August, no set day yet) I sent an email

I would be glad to do the Exercise Challenges and Award Chair. I have a few fun ideas

I am trying to do everything I can to prepare for my new Bandland life. I am struggling with the "no drinking with meals" rule. How did you get over this? Also, I drink a lot of water, but it tends to be in gulps and small clumps of time, like 32 ounces in 1 hour. How do you drink your daily water?

Hey, it looks like we have a little lap band group from LBT getting together in the Portland area. Anyone interested in joining in? Anyone want to do a NW lap band event of some kind?

Hey, it looks like we have a little lap band group from LBT getting together in the Portland area. Anyone interested in joining in? Anyone want to do a NW lap band event of some kind?

Check your email

The thing that led to me cinsiddering weight loss surgery was my last failed diet and weight gain that followed. At 346 lbs I was feeling doomed. After all my research this is what most strongly made me say "the band is for me!" 1. My Dr explained that there are different body types-- mine is the type that holds fat reserves and craves the kinds of foods that tend to put it on. My ancestors were the type that probably did hard labor, had lean winters or long boat trips and needed food stores to survive. Thusly there are high metabolism people with ancestors that wouldn't have survived those things. 2. I belong to a very large, supportive weight loss group that has many people who have successfully lost 100 lbs or more with dieting/life style change. They FIGHT the good fight against food every day. It can be done, BUT I'm so tired of FIGHTING so dang hard. I need some help. That's what the band is for me H-E-L-P. I want to hurry up and get with living!

Hi, Kero! I'm not banded, YET, but I struggled for a long while with the same kinds of questions. Here's what turned it around for me.... 1. My Dr explained that there are different body types-- mine is the type that holds fat reserves and craves the kinds of foods that tend to put it on. My ancestors were the type that probably did hard labor, had lean winters or long boat trips and needed food stores to survive. Thusly there are high metabolism people with ancestors that wouldn't have survived those things. 2. I belong to a very large, supportive weight loss group that has many people who have successfully lost 100 lbs or more with dieting/life style change. They FIGHT the good fight against food every day. It can be done, BUT I'm so tired of FIGHTING so dang hard. I need some help. That's what the band is for me H-E-L-P. I want to hurry up and get with living!

No. That's not bad. It's your own personal business. I can think of lots of things people keep private. Can you imagine if all skinny people, for example, had to wear a T-shirt that displayed their problems the way our fat does for us? "I'm an alcoholic", "I lost my rent money gambling", "I had a testical removed" People keep their personal information private. Just because you're used to everyone knowing your business doesn't mean you have to tell them