I'llsucceed

Welcome- The best advise I can give is set aside a few hrs tonight & read-read-read- all the information you can find here. Get a piece of paper & start making your list or better just print out the "posts" that list good food to have pre-stocked. Congrats on your date & we all wish you a great surgery! Remember Preperation is the key to being successful.

Thats great only two days to go- way to take charge of your life!! Have you spoken or lined up a nutricianist? I was told that its very important both before & especially after to get the right amont of nutrients for your body to heal properly & also when your on solid food to maximze your weight lose. Hopefully there will be one for you to work with even if its only via fax & phone! Can't wait to see your progress.

I hope all went well & that your ready to go to the next step! good luck

Tamay- WHHOOOHHOOO That is great that you have your date- I wish you sooo much luck w/the big day & hope all is perfect!

You CAN DO IT Wade!! We are all here for you. Leatha that was inspiring- thank you for writing such a great reply.

I do not think that it should be removed. Now that the rebuttal has been posted along with it people can be informed on both sides & make an adult decision. I would want to know every problem that my own physician has had prior to my own operation---- so thats all this is just more information. Besides as to the rebuttal the monies probably didn't figure in all his other costs(time off work-travel-ect.) & I don't care if it happen 4 or even 6 yrs ago. It still happened & warrents to be told. So do any other problems bansters have with any other doctors. This is why we have this site to inform us of the POSSIBILITIES. We are all adults and I am sure can make our judgements based on all our knowledge not just one THREAD.

Your right Paula--- Still anewbie & a little conserned about the noises. Will these go away as the months pass or will this be a permanent thing to live with. Anyone know?

Big T-, I have had such similar thoughts myself. Just yesterday I was at the dog park & this little dog about 15 pds ran into the back of my legs & I began to fall backwards. The gal next to me tried desperately to hold up my 245 pd body but down I went & hard. My biggest fear was I am going to kill this little dog from smooching him. I thank God I didn't & got up, with the help of 2 people & walked around the park for a bit. I told the people I was walking with, my first thought was "I was going to kill the dog"-really like in a joking manner. To my surprise some of them where saying-most definetly that I might have & that it must be so hard for me getting up & down. I thought they must be kidding. They were talking horrible things about some fat person! Thats not what I was. Of course it is what I am & have been for a couple years now. Like you I still feel like the skinner person I once was decads ago. Sometimes I think its God's little security blanket for me. At least I feel better inside than I look outside. Anyway-Your not alone;0)

I struggled with whom to tell about my hopeful up coming surgery. Even told a sister & than decided to tell her I decided no mnths later because of her back-handed support. Than today on the phone I was speaking w/my eldest sister. I wasn't going to say anyting & something inside me needed to share. To my surprise she was so supportive & happy for me it gave me goosebumps. She even has offered to take her vacation time to be with me during & after surgery. She lives out of state. I thought she might be supportive but never expected such overwelming positive reinforcement. Just goes to show you never know where your angels may be.

Wow Dwayne that is an incredible experience you went through. Thank goodness for your wonderful wife. I am so happy you are alive & well. Have you ever considered doing a marketing idea with your story. Its not for many - but if you did take your story public (i mean like a news story) to inform others, I just bet you might find a capable Doc here in Michigan to do the surgery for free. He in return would receive (air time & publicity) for free which cost alot more than $15000.00. Or maybe try going directly to a Doctor you've choose & present the idea. You would be astounded at what you can get if you only just ask. I know a large amount of companies & people that swap services for publicity. Its a win -win. You deserve the best & for free! I hope you get it. Best of luck from right here in Royal Oak ;0)

Penni--Thank you so very much for all your selfless work. I am sure it took you alot of time & effort. So thanks a bunch. The photos are all so incredible to me. They really, I mean really give me hope that maybe I can do it once & for all, that just maybe this will be my turning point. What a great job to all of your transformations. Well Done!! I can't wait to show my mom ;0)

Well I finally did it.. I gave out & got cabel in the basement to help me workout with. I figure its a good investment. I also put my pool table up for sale & want to get a restriction machine kinda like Bowflex but not nearly so expensive. I got on the treadmill for 2 whole miles. I was so happy but banged up my hands pretty good from swinging them around. I could only go 2.3 - 2.4 fast but I was happy. I got EXTREMLEY swollen fingers & hands. In fact had to keep them upright most of the time. Also experienced a major FLOATING sensation when I got off. But I think a long time ago it happened before. Any way if there is anyone who want to keep track of workouts with me let me know;) Now I am hungry -lol lol:0)

Welcome farm girl!

AAAHhh Thats the best way to start your day- It just puts a spring in your step- way to go Blossom. On that not I am off to the tread-mill. First time in ....wayyyy to long!

Welcome Brenda- Where are you from? This is the best support group(friends) you will ever need!

WOW! thats great news!! I've been thinking about you. Wondering what happened & hoping you would succeed just as you did! Rest well & Congratualtions to your new life!!

LOL BLossom- I love my Tanita/Body Fat/Atheltic & normal monitor & have had mine for 6 yrs- never a problem. I too have always weight myself three times in a row. I just thought I was the only one out there-LOL LOL - I usually take the weight in the middle or most of the time the same number comes up twice;0)

Well- I think after all the research you've done, that when you set your surgery date it will give you even more incentive to lose what ever you feel you want to before the big day. Maybe if your still concerned about the amount you'd still like to loose, you set your surgery date a few months ahead. That way you have an incredible goal to look forward to & possible incentive to kick that extra 10 pds off. This way you may get the best of both worlds & have no second thoughts on if you should have waited or not. Congrats on your amazing accomplishments thus far & best of luck on your upcoming surgery! I look forward to the after shots! Great Job!

Can anyone share the cost (especially if its out of pocket) that Dr.Deol charges? Also are fills included in that cost for the 1st year? I may have to be out of pocket & want a in state Doctor but also a reasonable price.

Blossom- Thanks for the compliment- I think between your sexercize & my futureward we both might end up with a sexy reward! LOL - Either or we'll be better for it. I am starting come Heck or high water tomorrow! A min of 20 mins on the treadmill- No excuses. Lets all promise for a min of 15 to 20 mins or more tomorrow. the day after "FAT TUESDAY" quite appropriate don't ya think ;0)

I wish I had advise to give, sorry i don't But I do have you in my prayer groups' prayers & that is powerful stuff. God Bless you both! Speedy Health

Sometimes I wish someone (including myself) would come up with a new "word" that had to do with moving around vigerously & sometimes youd sweat. You would meet new friends & it would be like a party that happened a couple times a week. NOW that would be something I might get my "mind" to tryout. But this word "exercise" holds so many definitions & expectations that I sometimes get overwhelmed thinking about it. I guess it all comes down to baby -steps & at least doing (1) thing this week. I have got to be able to do (1) thing. Right?? I hate the fact that fast groceiry shopping & the dog park & House cleaning & up & down the stairs in the house & work, simply do not count. If they did I wouldn't be who I am. Hopefully we can each have ourselves a couple of these fun/sweat/ party /move around "thingies" this week. I think I'll call mine FUTUREWARD for now. Good luck all

What an amazing event, horrible & amazing. I am not sure if your going to be re-banded/banded but I would raise a huge stink about this with not only the Doctor but the Hospital in which it was done. I can understand that you may not wish to go there for another procedure- But they should finance any & all medical bills pretaining to the band/including fills for the next year or even two for you. All you need is a great new Doc & a talkative attorney. I doubt it would take long for them to agree to your request. Congrats on the weight loss & just think if you do consider a new operation, You will be a champ at losing. What ever your desicions are I wish you luck & good health.

WooHOO Greg has a pool in his yard! Pool party this spring Greg ;0)

Welcome CARTER!! Brandi its so great that you are posting for those of us still wanting to have babies. Your success is a HUGE testiment to the band. What a beautiful baby boy & so healthy. Its also wonderful to hear that you didn't have to be unfilled & Carter still grew up to be such a bouncing baby boy! Great job & congrats! Keep updating with new photos please.