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Okay, I've only been banded for 2 weeks, but I am very, very happy. I was bandded by the same surgeon that did my DH 2 years ago. Thre facility was very, very nice, and the care I recieved was top notch. Unfortunately, I've spent more than my fair share of time in hosptal, and thing was was top notch. They make everyone feel very special, and they treat my DH like a super star.

Hi Flower, if you do a search on this, it will bring up a few different threads. Enjoy!

Mandy, you can't put it in savings. Now spend the rest. It's in the rules

There are times when I feel like I actaully crave letters. I crave reading, isn't that funny?

Good luck Bright! I"m pulling for you!

Ah ha ha ha, this is how to sucker you in Doodaa! Poop!

Welcome to the Banded Gentry!

yeah Zoe, when we decide something needs to be done... well, I belive the expression is "get the hell out of my way..."

Aha! I believe you are right Donali; I am Expert Conqueror! This makes perfect sence because my Myers-Brigs is ENTJ, I am the Field martial.

ah ha ha ha ha, mammary prosthesis! Of course, for women who've had a mastectomy this could be quite important. Now, if they could only figure out a way to transfuse boobs!

Hi Angel's eyes, I'm in Pocatello ID, so according to Mapquest, that's about 3 hours difference. Good luck on your upcomming banding!

Oh Yeah???! Well Ppbbbtttttt

Yikes! So sorry you went though this. If it was me, I would wait to call the dr. If it happens a second time, call!

I now have "reverse burps" where when I open my mouth to say something I will suddenly have a huge intake of air and make a VERY loud OP noise. It's pretty funny. I've also had the experience where I will make sounds like a bath tub draining...

Alex, you might get her joke and riddle books. It just about broke my heart when my son told me that he didn't like to read. My sister bought him some joke and riddle books, and now he's hooked! He's now hooked on reading -- to the point of getting in trouble in classes for reading. I taught myself to read when I was four, so I can't really answer your question. Or perhaps I just did? Until I left for my exile, we used to read to each other all the time. My mother read all the Little House books to us when I was a kid, and that is probably one of my best memories. (no one was shouting, hitting, screaming or otherwise causing chaos or mayhem....)

congrats Darcey! So, what part of the process will you be working on? creating the silcone wafer, assembling the entire chip? And does your facility make other types of memory? (trying to tone down the geek-speak...) I want details! (Maybe PM me so we don't put everybody else to sleep?) Cheers!

Jenna's DH didn't actually win the powerball, it was an April Fools joke we all fell for! Okay, Jenna's DH just won $50,000. And it got me thinking, how would I use that money? Okay, here are the rules: 1) Because it is my natural inclination to save (my hording instinct extends to money too), no putting it in any sort of saving account, no investing it in stock, bond, money market account, nothing like this. 2) If you are not banded, no using the money for your band, too easy 3) No using it for college tutition. Trust me, as a full time university student who has dreams of a master's degree, and as someone who has a son entering college next fall... well you get the picture.... 4) no using the money on bills I would spend the money to take my sisters on a vacation. My one sister has never gone on a vacation. I'd take her somewhere fun, and slightly exotic. Since my DH is a born concierge, I'd have him plan the trip, then take out half the activities...

Walked for 40 minutes, 30 crunches. Come on folks! I KNOW I'm not the only one who's doing some physical activity!

okay, I told my DH that I figured out that i was a food horder, and he said he knew that from the first time he came over to my house. He said that he figured that I would have clued into that fact when he told me how much he and Spudboy donated to the food bank. Now why would he think that?

Congrats Sue! You've done an amazing job!. And yes, I think you are right, we need to do something about health insureance providers. I am sooo lucky to have the insureance that I have.

Get better soon Vera! I'll light a candle for you!

Thank you for sharing this Trooper. Your essay has given me quite a lot to ponder. From your post, I would say you are definately not like that gurl on TV. You are not doing this to please a boy-oh, you are not doing this for socity, you are doing this for yourself. And that, my dear, makes you different. I know from my own experience that I have gone though a wide range of emotions myself. I certianly haven't felt the need to "fix" myself, but then I'm comfortable with who I am, what what I've done with my life. But I'm not your average bear... I know that in the week or so before I was banded I was in near panic, so talk about your mixed emotions! and I never appoligise for a long post!

Jenna, I'm the same way! Stage fright is an excellent way to describe it. I can't use a bed pan either. No way. Of course, every now and again my DH will leave the door open and I get all freaked out. And yes, the dog insists on checking on me while I'm on the potty. Dog! you saw me go in there!

That is wonderful Terri! What an increadible blessing! My DH says "wowowowowowowow"

I think we just have to check our calorie intake for a reality check. I think it doesnt' make a difference if you eat 3 meals or 4 meals or even 6 meals as long as your calorie intake is below a certain level.