PrtyAntOvrYt

Yup! We're still on for Tuesday! I'd rather be out with you all, then home watching the returns! I'll get too nervous waiting to see if my guy won! Here is the address for RR 8585 E. Arapahoe Rd., Greenwood Village, 80111 and their phone number is 303-771-3350. We usually get there just before 7pm. I'll be waiting on the bench by the front door, on the inside. I hope you'll recognize me, if not, I'll try to recognize you! Goodie! I can't wait to meet you.

I love it! I think you guys look great! I'm not sure of the other nurses - but we aren't allowed to dress in costumes... how unfortunate!

My MRI cost me $1300.00 (that's the total charge) when I ruptured my achilles tendon AND it was a state of the art "open MRI" -- That charge is nuts! Challenge it indeed!

Hi Everyone! Happy Halloween! I have been gone for a while. At a conference out of town and just busy with work and feeling out of sorts! Life goes on... as we all well know. I don't think I can address everyone's post, so I'll just trying to catch up with reading, but start fresh today. Bella, Your ER bill is out of control! That is just clearly insane! I can't believe it! I remember my stupid insurance forcing me to go to a hospital for my ultrasound for a total cost of $1500 - when I tore my achilles tendon... when I could have gone to an outpatient rad center and pay $125.00. My deductible was 10%, so I just paid out of pocket and went to the more convenient - park outside the door and hobble in free standing place. Stupid Stupid Stupid! I know my surgery cost over $40K, because I had to have it in the main OR of the hospital and stay overnight. Can you imagine? I hope they are willing to work out something with you to lower the payment and let you pay monthly installments. That's only fair. Congrats on your total loss for the challenge. Mini! I lost 5.4 lbs this week! Finally broke my plateau!!! I'll have to check my calendar to see what my total was for the challenge. Yeah!!! Jaime! How are you feeling? Is the cold better? I'd say stay in bed all weekend, drink plenty of fluids and get lots and lots of rest! It's true as long as you don't have a fever or a lot of chest congestion i.e. weezing, etc. They should be able to do the surgery. Munchi! I also love funny men! I don't really care what they look like as long as they are smart and can make me laugh! I love laughing! My daughter is the same way, when she looks at potential boyfriends. Lapdancer! Let me know how the plastic surgery stuff goes. I'm counting down to the 39 BMI mark so that I can get my lower tummy and arms done. My doctor said the insurance will pay for the tummy and most likely my arms. I'm sorry to hear you're still having back problems, but I'm sure that the surgery will help improve things greatly! PLUS, I have a feeling that I am carrying atleast 20 lbs of excess skin and fat there! Okay kids! No political statement here, BUT please don't forget to vote on Tuesday! My daughter and I voted on Wednesday! It was her first time and she was thrilled! It was an event for her! It brought tears to my eyes to see how serious she took it -- she had her little cheat sheet with all of the amendments on it. She's researched the heck out of all the candidates and she just makes me proud! Vote People Vote!!! Thanks for the prayer Marcy! I need it! Hugs, dee~

I'm so sorry you missed it too! I know you would have rather been sitting at the round table with all of us Banditos than at home, cleaning up puke! Poor you! Poor Kids! Nothing is worse for anyone!!! Don't forget we're meeting November 4th for Jaime's night before surgery! I'm excited to meet Jaime! Time does fly! I remember sitting there at RR my first time. You were sitting next to me and your perfume smelled so good! I had to make a new one! I couldn't get find my password. I have to admit that I keep looking at those pictures. I am so surprised to see the difference!

You didn't talk too much at all Julie! You're doing so well and I loved meeting you!!! You are such a brave soul! You drove such a long way! BUT I am so pleased that you did. You're an inspiration to me! Look at what you ate last night? Such a good Bander! I posted a before and now pic on "Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum" - what a difference a year makes!

Oh no Sweetpea!!! I still weigh much more than you do! So you're not even close to being the biggest girl on the block! I still have that title. My goal is still to not be the fattest person in the room. I'm not there yet, but I'm getting closer. (I hope!)

We had some girls from "Colorado Anyone" join us. They were so friendly and it was great getting to meet more Banders! BikiniBeachy (she was just banded, still on her mushies stage), Denvergirl, PrtyAntOvrYt Long2bThin and KayleighsMommy (seated)

BikiniBeachy, Denvergirl, Prtyantovryt, Long2BThin, KayleighsMommy (we all gathered at Red Robin for some good conversation and a nice meal!)

Munchie! Welcome back Sister! I know how it is to be down and feel like locking yourself in your house! I'm afraid if my daughter wasn't living with me, it would be too easy to do this all of the time. When I'm sad, I feel very antisocial. I think it's great that the lesser sex of the world is starting to take notice of your hottness! I knew it would happen! You're just adorable and with your cute personality, you're just sexier! Enjoy those guys! Have tea and anything else that is offered... just be safe. (if you know what I mean, Jelly bean!) Mini! I love the pictures! You're so cute! I can see a big difference in your face! You're looking great! AND Zion is just as lovely as I have heard. When do you leave for the UN? Thanks for keeping track of our weight loss! Dorkable? Where are you Honeybunny? Bahot! Have a good time in Cancun! Denvergirl! I hope you'll be at RR tonight! If you'd like we can start a thread of "what are you eating today?" They do that each day at Obesity Help and it gives me ideas as to what to eat. Breakfast for me is always the same, 1 egg, 1 egg white, 1/2 slice of very dense whole grain toast, toasted with 1/3 fat cream cheese or LF Laughing Cow cheese spread on it. Snack: fruit Lunch: Tofu steak, garden burger, veggie burger with avocado slices, with no bun. or 1/2 of a burger wrapped in 1/2 Flat Out Whole Grain Wrap, lettuce, pickles, onions, mustard. Snack: Brocolli (I can never spell that word correctly!) and/or Baby Carrots with LF Ranch dressing, or Celery with Natural SF Peanut Butter. Dinner: Steel Cut Oatmeal, dates, pecans, Skim Milk I eat a lot of edamame, hummus, homemade chili, cottage cheese, yogurt with frozen fruit. I usually get 60 to 80 grams of protein each day, 30% or less of fat and my carbs run 30% of total calories. Today so far, I had 1 egg & 1 egg white with 1 morningstar farm breakfast sausage. (24 grams of protein) -- I'm not hungry yet for lunch. Waiting!

Please don't forget: Red Robin tonight @ 7pm I-25 and Arapahoe! I'll be waiting on the bench just inside the door! Come one - come all! (out of towners, you'll be there in our thoughts!)

Shelbi!!! Ms Shelbi Girl! I hate when you leave us like that! I'm glad you would miss us because we would miss you lots! BTW, I'd love to see a pretty picture of you Missy!

Oh my Sweet Deb! I sat here and read your words and tears rolled down my face. You're so honest. As you know I can only speak for myself, Deb. But I can tell you that I am so happy for you. IN our lives, we suffer many trials, big and small. If we are so blessed to find someone to love us and someone whom we can love - we deserve to partake in that happiness. This world is filled with too much anger, ugliness and sadness, for anyone to turn their back on anyone for whom they love. My heart is full for you. I'm so happy you've found the love of your life. And Deb, thank you for sharing this with everyone here. I know that took a lot of courage. You're a good soul. And Janet Lynne is one lucky woman! Love, dee~

Jaime! I'd be having a bad night too if that happened to me! I am so sorry! Those jerks! They aren't worth your time! They are young and stupid and they don't know a good woman when they see one! You're always going to be hot! Whether you are 70lbs overweight or 7lbs because you have a sweet personality and a cuteness! I'm glad you're married and you don't have to date and deal with all of the jerks out there! Men! They suck and not in a good way!! Have fun in NY! Wow! You're so cosmo! I have been wondering the same thing! Where is our Munchie! I should call her, but it's late there. She should be at work! I miss our Munchkin Girl!!1 I'm so glad you're going to be at RR on Monday. I invited some other Colorado girls, I hope no one minds. They were asking if they could join us and I said, "yes!" The more the merrier and it's nice to meet others with a band! I have heard of others having a delayed restriction. It's not that uncommon. A fill party reminds me of a Botox party! Boy do I need some botox! Right between my eyebrows! Scary stuff!!!

Wow!! You lost 5 lbs last week? Congrats!!!

Yup, there are many many docs who don't require any pre-op diet! Even for people with very high BMI's. My doctor required the Low Carb/High Protein/No calorie or Fat Restriction diet -- but the number of days required to be on it depended on your BMI. I had to be on it for 14 days and I lost 17 lbs the first time and 13 lbs the second time. My first surgery was cancelled due to my Malignant Hyperthermia.

Well, it's good that it wasn't diseased. Fatty Liver is a diagnosis but maybe he used the word "fatty" to be descriptive. As a layman's term. But I do know that even people who are slim and active - in shape can be diagnosed with "Fatty Liver" disease. I'm glad your liver was not diseased! I agree, we need to follow our doc's orders. They are the ones who have to get that band around our stomachs!

Hey Girlie, Ms Zion Hiker Woman! Soon to be MicroMini!! I lost nothing, not one pound. I have a feeling it's going to drop off like crazy next week. I worked the last 5 days -- in a row! I'm cleaning house today! I already burned my shredder up! I hate all those credit card offers! I've been shredding for hours! I hope you're having a wonderful time! dee~

Do you think it's because you're a little tight in the morning? I haven't gotten stuck on Oatmeal, but I do know I have to be extra careful at breakfast, but dinner, I can pretty much eat whatever and however! I totally agree with you. The Band was the best surgery for me and I honestly have to say, that I wouldn't have had surgery if it weren't for the Band. I think that any other procedure is pretty drastic. I felt bad enough having to have a tool implanted to lose weight, I would have had a hard time allowing part of my stomach to be removed and my intestine to be rerouted. I'm not against others having it done if they fully understand all of the ramifications associated with such a serious procedure and as long as they understand that there is a window of losing and afterward they have the chance of gaining their weight back. I have a very good friend who had RNY last September, she lost 175lbs really fast and now she's really struggling to lose even one pound. She's dieting. At least we can get a fill when we start having problems. IF, you can find a doctor who doesn't cost an arm and a leg to give you one! Sorry to hear about your dilemna! I do not understand how doctors can charge so much! It's really a racket! About the diabetes, the Band is really helping those people! It's amazing how 90% have resolved their symptoms after being banded. :smile:

No it's not the one by Park Meadows. I thought that at first too. If you just take I-25 south, exit at Arapahoe and then drive West. It's at the first light, on the northwest corner. I will wait at the door on the bench. I'm 5-10, with light brown hair, glasses and I look like I need the help of my Lap Band. Ha!

No, you don't have to be a Dr. K patient. Most of us are, but there are several who attend who are not. We are meeting October 20th, Monday at the Red Robin on Arapahoe and I-25. We just talk and eat and then we take a monthly group picture that we post on the Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum thread. I have a good friend who comes up from the Springs. She wasn't banded by Dr. K. It's just nice to meet other Banders! We'd love to have you!

Red Robin Gathering October 20, 2008 7pm Arapahoe and I-25 Join us for support, great conversation and some good food!

I adopted that rule when I saw a program on speed eating! It said that it takes 9 seconds from when you swallow for your food to reach your tummy. So I count to 9 after I swallow before taking the next bite! Believe me I'm the worst when it comes to gulping! Inhaling! Swallowing huge bites! I have found that every doctor puts the port in a different place. Mine is about 4 inches below my bra, Maybe a bit more and a little to the left. I have a friend who was banded by someone else and her's is near her belly button! Isn't that bizzarre? My port area was swollen like an egg shape for about 8 weeks or more. And it was very sore. It's a perfectly normal part of healing. I talked to Dr. K about it in his office. There is plenty of room with me in the Centurion Club! Anytime Dear, just come on over! Are you going to be able to join us at RR on Monday the 20th of October? Say Yes, Say Yes!!! Thanks Jaime! Am I the yellow man or the blue man :thumbdown:? The scars will go down. My is more flat but still pretty discolored. I have to wear a shirt underneath anything shear because it does show through. But maybe I shouldn't be wearing shear blouses at my age anyway! A cami works well to hide it. Denvergirl got the low profile port, which is harder to find for fills, but it will not show after she's at goal. I have a friend at goal and she's pretty buff. You can see her port, but she calls her it her badge of honor! I'm sending you a big hug Lotza! My goodness that is a lot to digest. I remember you saying they paid for your surgery. Your parents sound like wonderful people. Take care of yourself too, Dear. I'd love to go to Zion! I hope you bring pics back! Could you have hiked Zion last year?

Hey Girlie! I am so glad to hear your fill went well! Don't you just love Tom? It has been quiet here! Where is everyone? Busy with Life I guess! I was glad that Denise posted that let us know that Brandy is just busy and she's doing well. I had my second interview last Tuesday. I think it went well, but with my lack of research experience I'm not holding my breath... hoping but realistic. I'd love a new job. I'm so ready for a change and I need to work the 80 hours. Money is really tight right now with tuition to pay and the prices of things increasing. Are we still on for the 20th of October at Red Robin? I'll post a note to let everyone know. It would be nice to see everyone! Yesterday, I found a pair of pants in the upstairs closet that still had the price tag on them... brand new size 24 and they were too big! Way Way too Big! What a waste! I wore them because I denied the fact that they were too big. They are dress pants with a zipper, no elastic, linen. I was convinced they would be too tight. My mind hasn't caught up with my body yet! Then I wore a sweater that was huge! I must have looked like an idiot! My scale is finally moving. I need to figure out my password to change my ticker or just make a new one. I have so many passwords at work to remember, I have a hard time with the ones at home! Oh for the days of paper charting, meds in locked cabinets and doors that didn't have combo locks on them! Life goes on... Hope this fill gives you a little restriction! See you on Monday night! Hugs, dee~