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Starr's secert is out...she is AKA Loretta. Are you ready Starr? Friday will be here before you know it.

Hey Melissa...I actually just talked to her. She is on the good drugs but doing well. She said she was in pain but knows it was a good thing for her. She said her nerves were calm and she has lost 15 pounds on her pre op diet. She will be getting up and walking tomorrow.... If I talk to her tomorrow... I will keep you posted.

Here is the pic from Saturday....

Hang in there....you will get your approval in due time. I know it's hard waiting...mine wasn't waiting on insurance it was waiting on Dr's for the test. You have a great support group here with us...we will pull you through.

Hey everyone. Gary, Dianne's husband called about 10 mins ago and said everything went good. He should be able to see her soon. Her new life has begun.... Congrats Dianne...We will all still be thinking of you!!!!

Sunday 9/25 Breakfast - 1 pc of Laughing Cow cheese Lunch - 1/3 cup of 9 layer dip Dinner - 1/3 cup of mashed potatoes & 2 oz of talipha (shared with my son) H2O - 50+ oz

Alright....got a fill monday and boy is it working. I was 263.8 this morning. So that is 7.2 total so far...I just might meet my 15 pound goal. Hope everyone else is doing good!!!!

I had a great time also...Kathy thanks for the pants. They all fit...I was shocked. Ok well on pair of Capri's didn't...if I am not in them by next time I will bring them back. Sorry I want have any clothes for anyone because I started out in a larger size then anyone else. Oh well maybe one day. We missed you...Angie - Nov 5th, 11:30 Ruby Tuesdays off Arrowood. With Melissa getting hers done on the 13th and Dianne's cruise the only good weekend was the last weekend which is when all the kids would have Fall Festivals and Halloween so we deceided that have the first weekend in Nov. Hope things are going good for you.... Dianne I am thinking of you....You will do great and if you get a chance today can you email a list of the phone numbers you have so I can share them with the ones I have email address for. I don't have a number to get a hold of Starr and with hers on Friday I want to make sure I check in on her also.

Hello - June 13th here. I don't weight "offically" until monday mornings but as of today I am down 51 pounds. I went for fill #2 this past monday and BOY what a difference. I am now at 2.5cc's. I haven't really had any problems actually none to think of. I am "sliming" alot right now. (Not sure if that is considered PBing or not) Now that I think my fill is where it needs to be...I can't eat much of anything mostly liquids and mushies right now. We should check in once a month and see how everyone is doing....Flower what about you? You didn't say how things were going for you.

Alright I think this is what I need to get me going again.... Breakfast - nothing early lunch meeting my NC lap band buddies. Lunch - @ 2 oz of talipa (sp) w/ a few bites of mashed potatoes Snack - laughing cow light cheese Dinner - @ 2oz of taco meat cooked w/ refried beans added a little cheese, lettuce and tomatoes H2O - @ 40 - 45 oz (had a fill on monday and boy is it working)

I was taken up to 2.5 in a 4cc band on monday and OH MY GOODNESS...can I tell a difference. Sliming all the time...no matter how much I chew. It doesn't always come up so I think I am where I need to be I think this is what restriction is all about.

I called Fridays and they open @ 11:00 so we are good to go on saturday morning. :banana I am so ready and excited....Can't wait to see everyone again. Hope there are some new faces.

Who is Val? The sunday before my surgery I was told nothing but Clear liquids...broths, SF Jello, popcicles, I had wonton Soup w/o the wonton. I wasn't told anything about milk products nor about cream Soups. I say as long as you are staying @ 800 - 900 calories are good to go except the day before surgery. I talked to Christen several times and Bobbi about what I was doing and they were fine with how I did it. I lost some weight and the surgery went great. Calm down and enjoy these last few days. I had my second fill monday and today @ lunch was the first time I was able to eat anything granted it was refried Beans and cheese but it was good and I didn't start PBing. Hang in there and we will see you saturday.

Hey Jennifer, I wish you the best of luck in your choice. WLS is so life changing in it self so please just make sure that this is what YOU want. I have a friend that had the RNY Feb 22 she has lost 100 pounds in 6 months which is great. But you know what I have lost almost 50 in 3 months so if look the weight loss is about the same. If you follow the eating guidelines the band works just as well as the RNY. I really wish you the best of luck in whatever your choice is. Please check back in and let us know how you are doing.

Welcome...good luck on your surgery. If you are near the Charlotte Area please join us like Melissa said this saturday. It will be fun and don't be nervous we are just alot of crazy girls who love getting together and chatting.

Dianne does this help at all? Kathy or Starr is this ok or really anyone???? Karen I am so glad you are going to join us. I know Angie and Angela want be able to make it this month but hopefully next month everyone will be there.... I am so glad it's finally time to meet up with everyone again. I love our outtings.

Hey Angela - Sorry about that. I really wanted to come. Let me know when the next one is and I will go ahead and put it one the calendar and hopefully no more pop up trips will happen.

You ladies are great....Trying the meatloaf tomorrow and one the chicken dishes Thursday night....YUMMY I can't wait.

Alright my trip to St. Louis wasn't great for me....while I didn't gain I didn't loose either. Got a fill yesterday so we will see what the week holds.

I can do anytime saturday...I am thinking Melissa has something to do...Melissa??? What time works for everyone? I am sending Curtis to grandma's so I am free all day. Love grandma's... Yes Dianne give me a call...I will be there. Oh yeah and anyone else that wants to join us please feel free...we love meeting new people!!!!

I am not sure about that here in NC...but I wish you the best of luck... Would love to know so please keep us posted on what you find out.

Alright ladies are we on? I know I am ready for our monthly outing. I know Angie already said she couldn't make it. Anyone else be there or will I be alone. Friday's on Harris Blvd @ 11:30!!!! Anyone is welcome to join us we love meeting new people.... Oh and for those following the Dr. V story....saw him today...I feel really good. Found out he is leaving the surgical group. As of right now he "could" still be our Dr. He will find out in a few weeks. Personally....if I keep saying my prayers I think he will continue to be our Dr. Although I know Dr Z will be great also...he has been in the OR for lap band surgeries and has been working on fills in the office. So I think we are good to go.... Saw Dianne on my way out of the office....had my little one with me so I couldn't sit and talk.... Hope everyone had a great weekend. We went to St. Louis to see my dad, he is doing liquidation sales now and is gone for 6-8 months at a time. It was great we had fun...I will try to have some pics soon....

If I were in your shoes...knowing how well it's gone for me. I wouldn't 2nd guess anything. I would go for have it done and have fun. Could it be your nerves because of the surgery is just a week away. I know I was a nervous wreck the week before surgery. It was major open heart surgery yes I would HIGHLY reconsider having it done with someone who is leaving....I think you will feel muh better after you have your talk with Dr. V on monday. I know I will... Hang in there but I will say YOU are the only one that knows if this is right for you or not.

Oh wow that is great!!! I am so happy for you. What a great friday for you!!! See when we meet in Oct almost everyone will be banded!!! We are getting there girls.