Margo

Thanks ladies....

And, best of me: I did not take any pictures since my digital camera's battery is dead, BUT there were tons of camera's clicking at the reception and I plan on finding someone who might have taken my picture.....WOW, that's another NSV....wanting to find a picture taken of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just had to share my great NSV this weekend with you guys.....went to a wedding this weekend. First of all, usually hate these types of social events since you need to "dress up", but not this time! Got a new outfit that not only looked great, but it was comfortable too....hubby told me I looked great several times:biggrin1: . Then to top things off....I danced all night long and had a blast. I have not danced at a social event for years, but last night I "cut a rug", my friends. Felt confident, felt good and had fun....life is good!!!!

Carmen....

Congrats....how wonderful for you!!!

Say, do you come to the support group sponsored by Dr. Burhop's group? I would love to meet you someday!!

Hey, j.s.! Thanks so much for the words of encouragement...you are a good friend and lap band buddy.

I hope to be at the support meeting, but it depends since my mom has been having some health problems lately. I will let you know, j.s.

Thank you everyone....I truly don't know what I would do without your support!!

I feel better already since I went into the bathroom and looked in the mirror and said "wow, look how well I have done so far" (thanks, Vines).

Tomorrow morning I will start my day with positive thoughts, some exercise and a pat on the back for my weight loss so far:D

Oh, Vines, I know....I really can't complain....I guess I am just getting scared. You know, the "what if this is it" kind of mentality. It's dumb, I know I will hit my goal. Just lacking some confidence right now. Does this make sense?

Things have been very slow since the beginning of January and I am getting bummed:cry . I don't know why....well, maybe I do....I have been munching on petezels, rice cakes, chex mix....too much, but still not huge amounts of the stuff. I try to stick to the actual serving size.

I have good resriction, can't seem to stick with any execise program, thinking about food more again.....feeling discouraged.

I know we all hit plateaus and perhaps that is what is happening, but it's still discouraging....

You look amazing...you should be very, very proud of yourself!!!

Was always a heavy person even as a kid, but after I got married....UGH:eek: :confused: ......I weighed 195 on my wedding day 16 years ago and ate my way up to 350. So I gained 155 pounds during those 16 years!!!!!

My song is "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" by The Platters...OMG!!!

I lost 20 pounds in 2 weeks on a 13 day full liquid and 2 day clear liquid diet prior to surgery....it was a great "jump-start"!!

Happy Birthday, girlfriend.....enjoy!!!

Please do the following....

Call your doctor....ASAP

Drink tons of Water

Call your attorney

Accept nothing from the tanning salon...have an attorney deal with it.

Take care and I hope you are not in too much pain.....

Vera,

I am so very sorry, Vera. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...

Wow, I am so sorry this happened to you.....people can be so rude and ignorant at times. Don't let it bother you.....we love you and respect you...to hell with that jerk!!!

Holy Cow.....hadn't been thinking about my BMI lately so when I checked one of my reports on fitday.com it said my BMI is 49.......I started with a BMI a tad over 60......I am so happy.....what a great NSV!!!

Hi August 2005 Bandsters.....

Loving my band, feeling great!

Everyone is doing so well...congrats!!

Here is my 2 cents on the Dr. Ortiz thread.....

I look at this "situation" as an insurance issue as opposed to a Mexico vs. U.S. doctors issue.

FIRST of all, I will say that I was very, very, very luckily as my insurance company, Humana, covered my surgery....I thank Humana for their wisdom.

Now.....if other insurance companies were as wise, obese individuals with co-morbidites would be able to look for the best doctors IN THE U.S.A. to perform their surgery and PROVIDE AFTERCARE.

Who goes to Mexico for WLS surgery? Those who had to self-pay! If you went to Mexico for your WLS would you have gone to Mexico if your

insurance covered your surgery??!!!

We don't need to argue about Mexico vs. USA, we need to take this energy and fight the insurance companies who do not cover WLS!!!

Just my opinion.....

Breakfast: Cream of Wheat with 1/2 cup of skim milk

Lunch: 1 serving size of Beton mini crackers, 4 o.z. Homemade tuna salad (light mayo, sugar free relish, one hard-boilded egg)

Dinner: will be fish, veggies, potato

Use to crave pizza all the time pre-band, now it's O.K., but unless my daughter begs for it, we don't eat it. However, I could live on Mexican food...always liked it, but since being banded...crave it, especially gualamole!!! Bring on the refried Beans, j.s.!!!!

You have every right to be pissed and angry...hell, I am pissed and angry for you!!!

Thanks...I did not know that!!

I have been dealing with that damn head hunger for about 3 weeks now and it is really throwing me off. O.K., does this make sense....I have been thinking so much about food AGAIN (like, but not as bad as pre-band days) that I am losing track of what I am eating and what I was just thinking about eating??!!....am I nuts or what? I typically use fitday.com everyday, but it is downloaded on my husband's computer which is not up and running since a new floor is going into his office.....I really miss it and can't wait to start logging my daily food again. But, this is no excuse!!!

I hate this friggin' head hunger....hate it, hate it, hate it......why is it rearing it's ugly head?????

Wow, love your pictures....you are beautiful. And thanks for sharing your story.....it is an honor knowing you!

O.K., this "love at first sight" thing.....GIRL, IT CAN HAPPEN:eek: . It happend to me over 16 years ago.....I met on husband on a Saturday, on that Monday he asked me to marriage him and that Wednesday he bought me an engagement ring.....we married one year later.....it's been over 16 years and one wonderful daughter......IT CAN HAPPEN:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Hi Gang....

We took a little vacation since my daughter had a couple of days off school....we went to "America's Largest Waterpark" town....Wisconsin Dells. My daughter loves to go to the Wilderness Resort up there and when her report card is excellent she gets to go. I have always dreaded the Dells trips since they consist of watereparks which equals swimsuits!!! BUT, not this time.....I felt comfortable and stayed in the pool area much more than I ususally do. I really enjoyed the outdoor hot tub. AND I had two NSV's while there....first of all, my swimsuit was almost too big to wear and second, I fit in the innertube on the lazy river and had room to spare:eek: . It was very exciting....