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Oh Penni, I am so sorry. I was in the hospital last week with my son and I am trying to catch up on the board and oh my I had no idea this had happened to you. You are such a strong person. Thanks for sharing your insight as it might help others. I have been worrying about it so much lately....

Hello Ladies... This saturday is our monthly get together...Who is coming? Head count please!!!! Melissa suggested an ornament exchange...anyone up for it? I know there were a few of us that said we would so lets say if you want to join un please bring one with you. If you don't please don't feel obligated...the ones who brought will exchange. Sound good? Place: Ruby Tuesdays off Arrowood and 77 Time: 11:30 I haven't heard from Parthivi (?) so I am not sure if she will be joining us or not. I hope so it...it will be so good to meet others from LBT when we get a chance. This is like my family away from my family. Does that make sense. Ok so who's in and who's not??? We know Sherrie will be enjoying herself on the waters on a cruise...we are all going to be jealous. Lets get some new people..Jennifer??? You better join us this month. Anyone else???

Hey Everyone!!!! We are HOME!!!! I think Curtis has the best surgeon out there. He came by this morning and said everything looked great and let us go. He said he knew that I would take good care of him at home. He always pays me such good complements. I am so very blessed to have him. Now for Curtis, he is doing great not complaining of any pain and going strong. He is such a trooper...strong and just great. I know I am partial. He little hinny looks great it looks like yours and mine of course only smaller. haha. I have some good pain meds to give him and we are just going to hang out in the house over the next few days. I got a sinus infection while I was in the hospital and it's killing me. The first one since having the band and I tell you it really effects what I can eat. I know it sounds weird but I have had to put myself back on liquids..it's much better the hospital food anyway. Again THANKS for all your thoughts and prayers...it is what brought us through. I know Curtis had so many people with him while he was in surgery. I am so blessed to have found you all!!!!

Thanks everyone...I will be leaving here in about an hour. I am nervous but ready. He is in there playing right now. I feel so bad because I know what we are doing and he has no idea. I know it's best not to tell him. Alright I should be home friday or saturday...I will update you then unless I hear from someone who can do it for me. Please feel free to call or come by...well those of you local. We will be @ Presby downtown. Thanks again....here we go!!!!!

Oh that would be nice....I can do that as long as I have time to get out and find one before then. Not sure how long we will be in the hospital but I think I can manage that one....It sounds like fun!!!

Oh I will be praying that is will happen for you....you just never know!!!

Hey everyone just wanted to pass along that we are going into the hospital tomorrow morning. They will clean him out and surgery will be @ 9:30 Wed morning. I will find out tomorrow how he going to do the surgery please pray they can do it through his rectum. I don't want them to have to cut him open. I will be at Presby in the childrens floor if anyone wants to call or come by. I will be there alone most of the time except the day of surgery the whole family will be there. I think I have most of your numbers in my phone so I will call someone to ask them to post here how he did. I am not sleeping much but I know it's just my nerves with all that is going on. So I am hoping after this is over I will be able to get some rest. I am just so ready got Curtis to heal and for us all to get this behind us. Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers as I know that is what is pulling us through.

Thanks...I will have to go and look for it.

Hello...I am a little stressed in life right now...I am only sleeping @ 4 hours at night and that is just not like me. I was wondering if it's ok to take a OTC sleep aid a couple of nights? I need to do something I am so excusted I can't do much at all. I just want to be careful with my band and not hurt it...it's the one thing in my life I can depend on.

Jennifer...My thoughts excatly. I was coming to post this same thing this morning. I know it's a busy time....but all need to still check in and see what is going on and support!!! I am super stressed right now....Curtis surgery is Wed, we go the hospital tuesday morning. Found out this past tuesday they sold my divison of the bank so that means no job for me after the conversion. The good news is I should have til at least Sept to work and then a few months after that. So other then that I am here.... Can't wait to see you all on the 17th.....Can you beleive it Christmas is almost here!!!

That is great...I know you have to so happy about that!!! Here is to a happy and healthy you!!!

Oh I know that is just the hardest thing to deal with. ((((((BIG HUGS))))) your way.

I have one...I have used it at a few places that didn't want me to order from the kids meal. After showing them the card no problems. I don't use it alot but I have it just in case. It is also good to have in your purse or wallet for medical reasons.

I will be keeping all three of you in my thoughts and prayers...Wishing you a very safe trip and quick recovery!!!

Thanks Karen...You are so sweet. I had a good one. We spent most of our time at our house as a family...we started putting decorations out in the yard and went to a few stores and had a nice Thanksgiving with my in laws side and that was it. Yesterday I spent most of the day with my grandparents and went shopping in the morning and now I only have a few more people to get for and I am done. YEAH.... I hope you had a good Thanksgiving....Hope your trip was good..and not to short. Everyone else....how was yours????

A very happy Bandster here!!! I am almost 6 months out and I have lost just over 60 pounds. Would have never done it with out it. My band is my best friend and we have to work together to stay best friends. Yes I still do things she doesn't like and she lets me know it. They way I see this board is support...I have to know what others are going through so I can try to make sure it doesn't happen to me. When something is going wrong you need support more the ever so this is where we come. So while a happy or even delighted bandster may not start a thread every day there are many of us out there and we are here for everyone wether they want to Celebrate or just let us know how they are feeling.... So my best friend and I are here to say we are VERY HAPPY and I will do it over and over and over again....

That is great...I just know it's going to happen for you!!! Keep going!!!

That's cute... I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!!! I love this time of the year....although this is the first one being banded so lets hope alot doesn't go down... I don't see Dr. V until Dec.

Hey everyone we have a date...His surgery is scheduled for Dec 7th @ 9:30 am. We will go in on the 6th for them to clean him out again. I know what to expect there this time so that want be so bad. I am hoping my sister is off that day so she can come with me again...she is an RN and is so helpful with this. So I am nervous and excited all at the same time. I am SO glad we are moving forward on this...he should be good for Christmas.. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as our journey gets under way. I will try to get ahold of one of my NC friends to let them know how it goes so they can post it for me. Thanks for your support...

Hey Sherrie, I still waited my 6 weeks before going back for another one. When I got the 2.5 I thought I hope this one works...boy did it so much I did have to backed down to 2.2..and I still feel full most of the day and somethings still get stuck. So becareful with the next one.... Hang in there girl!

Alright Jennifer don't make me find you and come and pick you up....I hope you come I know you will have alot of fun....We always enjoy our time together. I promise you want be sorry you come...do don't back out!!!!

You are doing great...I think it shows great dedication getting it all done so you can maybe get a date by the end of year. Keep pushing along and I bet you will have that date sooner then you know. Keep us posted.....I am sure he has people out there that he is doing in Dec they may not have joined us yet!!!

There is a site I know several people use...it's fitday.com and I find it very helpful for me. It's also free to use or you buy it load on your pc. Just a thought now sure what all you are getting from your current web site... Good Luck, you are doing an awsome job!

Oh Angie....I am so sorry. That has to be so tough. I will be thinking of you and your family. Be careful traveling...If there is anything I can do for you just let us know!

Hey Jennifer, That one I don't know about....Sorry...as the dr he should know.