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Hi LSzeliga.... I'm going to Dr K too.. My surgery is on the 16th.... Did I read one of your posts right, that your laptop got stolen.... So sorry if it did... I couldn't live without mine.... Did you ever find out the phone number to the limo company you were looking for.... Good luck to you on the 11th.. We will be thinking about you..

Hey paragirl.... Just for the fun of it, try calling Dr. K's office tomorrow and see how long it would be to get a surgery date.. It may not be to late to change your mind... Just a thought...

lgmb..... You are not the only one stressing out about Thanksgiving... My surgery is scheduled for the 16th of October and I should be able to eat regular food, but I'm so worried about the turkey and dressing getting stuck and then I will PB and I want some sweet potatoes real bad and pumpkin pie, etc, etc..... Trudy.... Thanks for the nice wishes.. Best wishes back atcha. This is such great place for us to share in the encouragement and support.... I'm so looking forward to getting my band..

That is neat that one is at her goal weight... Don't ya just love those before and after pictures? The other one that is finally eating properly, hopefully is losing weight and close to goal at 2 1/2 years out..... Your friends daughter is young and doesn't realize that the band is a committment... But what the heck 36 pounds lost is good, since she really hasn't worked at it...

Hello laurygregson, Donnajade and new me 2008.... Nice to have you with us.... laury.... Hang in there girl and post on this board whenever you are feeling like you want to eat... Force yourself to go places with your friends... It sounds like you might be a little depressed and we are here to help cheer you up.... When do you start your pre-op diet? Is it a liquid diet or a modified Atkins diet? I will be starting my pre-op on the 1st of October and my surgery is scheduled for the 16th... I will be doing a high pretein, low carb diet.. sort of like an Atkins or South Beach diet... I need to get off of my arse and get some exercise in each day.... I'm getting so excited about getting my band... I can hardly wait... Donna... That is so cool that you have a son that will be graduating this year and can be in pictures with him... How old is your other son? Congratulations on getting your insurance approval... I'm right in there with you, I can hardly wait.... new me..... Way to go on the self pay... I have always said "Where there is a will there is a way." I am self pay too, but I don't have insurance.... If I may ask, why would you not have qualified for insurance?

Paragirl.... I fully understand that... Having full faith and confidence in your Dr is worth way more than the cost.... I didn't realize you were in Georgia, for some reason I was thinking that you were closer... Sorry How are your friends doing with their bands? Have they had them very long?

Gosh you guys are soooo lucky that you don't have to do a pre-op diet... Apparently your Dr's are not worried about a fatty liver being in the way of placing the band.... I only have to do a high Protein, low carb diet.. Like Atkins or South Beach... So that isn't too bad, since I've been on them before and I know I won't be starving... Since you all are going in early in the month, be sure and give us an update on your progress as soon as you feel up to it after your surgery.... We will be thinking of you on your day...

Wow ee Paragirl.... That's alot of money for your surgery.... I'm self pay and it's only costing me $9950 for Dr Kirshenbaum in Denver, Colorado to do my surgery... That is for everything including 3 months post-op followup care and fills..... Since you are in Arizona, it might be worth a plane trip to Colorado for your surgery... I know there are alot of people who have traveled long distances for Dr K to do their surgery... They have come from Florida to Alaska. One fellow even came from New York so he could be banded on 9/11... There is a link to his web site on the bottom below my signature... It might be worth checking out...

Hi Sharon.... I take aspirin for my arthritis and my Dr said that I needed to get off of the aspirin two weeks before surgery and that I could take one of the NSAID's like Advil or Aleve... I have always heard that the NSAID's if taken for long periods of time can enlarge your liver, but you probably know the answer to that better than I do, but for your peace of mind, I would ask my Dr about it... Age is just a number so, Good luck to you on your journey to better health.... :clap2:

I am going to Dr. Kirshenbaum in Colorado.. I am also self pay and he charges $9950 for everything... He is a great Dr. and cares alot for his patients... There is a link to his web site at the bottom of my signature.. Check it out and give his office a call and ask if they will take you with a low BMI...

Hello to all of the October bandsters, especially the new ones just joining.... Thanks for checking in on the Roll Call... Holly is taking all the info on everyone and will be updating the list soon.... Good luck to all of you that are starting on your pre-op diets... Just remember we are all here to cheer you on, so anytime you feel the need or want to vent someone will be here to lend you an ear or shoulder....

Hi Free..... I don't think that very many of us have or will give up our coffee, some people have cut back to one or two cups a day, I have one cup of coffee in the morning to get me started for the day and there are many decaffeinated teas on the market... I personally drink Celestial Seasonings Lemon Zinger and it is decaffeinated.... The Crystal Light on the go Green Tea that I put in my bottle water is 99% caffeine free.... So, you are not the only one with vices, I think we all do in one way or another.. Keep the faith, it will all work out in the end...

nume.... Gosh, that sure doesn't sound like much for a pre-op diet... I think I would starve to death if that was all I could have.... I agree with you I would add some broth and some protein powder drinks... Also cottage cheese and some string cheese.... Instead of regular sugar for your tea, try some Splenda or Sweet N Low and some Fat Free Milk and I think you would be ok.... Be sure to drink plenty of water and add a squeeze of lemon or some Crystal Light if you need to.... Good luck to you... Your band date will be here before you know it...

WELCOME Jamie and Misty... It's nice to have you with us... Misty.... That is great that you had such an easy time getting insurance approval, especially with your family history... This is the right step on your way to a healthier life.... Jamie.... I'm sure that you meant that you are supposed to get down to 134 and not 234.... :eek: Congrats on returning to school... That is wonderful that you are furthering your education as well as embarking on a new lifestyle change by getting the band... Good luck to both of you...

WELCOME, New Orleans Grl.... Nice to have you as a member of the TENacious TENS.... Thank you so much for kind words and blessings... I wish all the same to you and many blessings in return....

Welcome to the October TENacious TENS group.... We are happy to have you with us.... That is one thing about this place, there is lots of support... We all know the frustration of dieting and then gaining it all back only to add more lbs back on.... When you get a chance hop on over to the "Roll Call" thread and add your name and date for Holly and then hop on over to the TENacious TENS thread...

My suggestion would be for both guitarjeff and philjarvis to ask their lap band doctors on how much alcohol they will be allowed to drink each day after they get the band.... Every doctor is different in their requirements for success with the band and we are only guessing with our answers... The professional opinion would be more accurate... Good Luck to both of you on your band and successful weight loss...

Congratulations lapbandlady on your fantastic weight loss.... You are coming up on your two year bandiversary and still doing well.... You are someone we can all look up to and know that we too can be successful... Thank you so much for posting... We would love to hear from you more often...

want2be.... I'm looking forward to our meeting in Dr K's office on the 15th... I know I will recognize you because you will be the one that says; "Hello my name is Kelly and I'm from Colorado." :waytogo: That would be nice if you could hang around for a little bit before you head back over the mountain... That way we can have a nice visit... Is there any one else that will be in Dr K's office on October 15th around 1:30-2:00? If there is maybe we can all meet up there...:high5:

Karen.... Congratulations on your new band!!! Wow, that's great to hear that you are doing so well already... I guess you didn't have any time to do any sightseeing while you were in Colorado.. Keep us posted on your progress...

Hi Misty.... Welcome to the October TENacious TENS, we are happy to have you aboard... I am sorry to hear that your Dr had a family matter to take care of, but you are thinking right when you say that a week is nothing compared to the rest of your life.. Besides that us in October are a little more 'Goulish' about giving up our 'Goblins" than the peeps in September... lol

Wow lovekatz.... That is great that it is noticable already... do you know how much weight you have lost so far? What kind of pre-op diet are you doing? Since you are doing so well already, it sounds like you will do terrific once you are banded...

Hey Nancy.... That's great that thigs have gone so quickly for you... WELCOME to the TENacious TENS, we are happy to have you join us.... Hop on over to the Roll Call and sign in so Holly can get you on the list.... Our group is growing and we are such an awesome group... I'm looking forward to supporting each other as we go along...

mes..... Yes, it is JC Penney, but not the drink mixer you are referring to.... I found it online at jcpenney.com under Housewares - Small Electrics - Processers..... It is the "Cooks Power Blender with Attachments." It is on sale for $39.99... I think it is a 17 piece set... They carry them in the stores too. It works really great, I am enjoying mine.... cQQlgirl..... Whoo Hoo, way to go!!!! Isn't this a great journey we are all embarking on? A new life and new adventures into slim land.... You will be banded one day before me.... I go in on October 16th... I am so ready to get this done...

Hello to all of the October bandsters... We have a big support group going on over in the "Monthly Lap-Band Support Groups" and then go to "October 07 Bandsters". We are called the "TENacious TENS".... Please come over and sign in on the Roll Call and then join us on the TENacious TENS thread..... We WELCOME one and all who are getting banded in October 2007..... Looking forward to meeting everyone.....