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Thank you for sharing that picture! You both look amazing! :cool:

I haven't heard of anyone dying from the band. I also saw the story on the Early Show and they were talking about the RNY surgery. There are more complications involved with that surgery, not to say that this surgery doesn't have potential for complications. Make sure you read up on everything, go to support groups and if you make the decision to have surgery, find out about your surgeon. How many surgeries have they done? What complications have they faced? How did they deal with them? I wish you luck!

:Bunny:Bunny:Bunny:Bunny Leatha, Congratulations on your continued success with the band!

Alex, We got about 12 inches here in upstate New York. It does look beautiful if you can just watch it, but going out and taking care of it gets to be a real pain. The dogs love to play in it though and it is fun to watch them. I hope that you're not snowbound for much longer. We luckily haven't gotten the wind yet, we're supposed to sometime today but I'm hoping that it misses us.

Here's a picture of two of the labs resting on me during my recovery phase. The chocolate lab doesn't like to crowded so he doesn't usually lay where he will be disturbed.

Babs, Congratulations! You are an inspiration to everyone! Thank you for sharing with us.

:banana:banana:banana Lauren, Congratulations and good luck! I hope that you have a speedy recovery! Keep us posted on how you are doing.

I haven't had a fill yet, so unfortunately can't add anything. But, I wanted to say great job to both of you! Keep you the good work!

Holly and Lori, Welcome aboard! It's great to see that you're both doing well!

I also had to have a psychiatric evaluation. The program I went through was months of meetings, appointments, information. What the psychiatrist told me was that several people have problems with depression prior to surgery and although people would think that would get better after surgery and weight loss, for some it doesn't work that way. For those of us that were emotional eaters, you've lost what used to make you comfortable or get you by. Depression has gotten worse in some patients after surgery so the psychiatrist, team and your insurance want to make sure that you have a plan for after the surgery. Be prepared to be asked questions on what other things you can do to keep you occupied when you have an urge to eat anything that doesn't include your 3 meals a day. Good luck! The evaluation is painless!

Tanya, Congratulations on getting the great news! Having the band changes your life for the better. Good luck to you!

Hi Pati, My husband wasn't sure what to think when I initially got the band. Now that we have had a few weeks, he knows that I'm still sitting with him and having whatever I can have while he has a normal meal and he usually finishes before me. He had some concerns about what would happen as I lose weight, but he seems to be getting more comfortable with everything. I tell him everyday that I love him and I'm not going anywhere. Good luck!

Wade, Hang in there! You have lost weight and that alone is a benefit to your health. I'm new to the band and fear that I will be in a similar situation in the not so near future, but all I can tell you is that I want to be healthy. I wish you the best and hope that you are able to find your way back to making choices that will be better for you.

You look great! Congratulations!

Congratulations! Take care of yourself.

Lisa, Thank you for telling us your story. I can't begin to understand what you have had to experience but I'm glad that I am aware of what can happen (I just got banded 3 weeks ago). I wish you the best and hope that you will have the band for a long time.

I hope that the surgery went well and that you are feeling good. Good luck in your weight loss!

Melissa, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I'm new to the band, so unfortunately have nothing new to add. Take care of yourself.

Brighteyes, Those weeks of liquids were no fun, but by the time you go on to puree you'll love it! I remember my first baby food meal. I never would have realized I could get so excited about something like that. Good luck!

Congratulations to you on a great victory! Happy Birthday!

Emmy, Congratulations on your weight loss so far! Good luck to you!

Congratulations on your NSV! It must be a great feeling when you realize that you've made such a great accomplishment!

Alexandra, Congratulations!! It is great to see that people are having great success stories! Please keep us posted on your continued progress!

I've never heard of this so I'm interested to see what people have to say!

Fran, I'm sorry to hear about your bad luck so to speak. I know the feeling when absolutely nothing seems to go your way. Keep your head up though and look straight ahead, things are bound to start getting better!