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If you're having your surgery at Parker, the Holiday Inn Select is within sight of the hospital. There is also a Hampton Inn. I work at the hospital and stayed there during the Blizzard of 2006 and it was so comfortable. If you tell them you're having surgery at Parker Adventist Hospital, surgicenter, they do offer a discount. I'm sorry, I don't know the cost. Good Luck! dee~

Hey Guys! Last night before I left work I got an email from the finance dept. of the hospital. I had requested they check to see who and when I needed to pay my money to for the overnight stay -- I asked them to send me an email when they got the information. The email subject was: Gastric Bypass patient 1/29/08. Gastric Bypass? What? Who? Me? NOT! I responded back that it was not Gastric Bypass. I'm just glad that Dr. K knows what kind of surgery I'm having! Talk about a 'time out prior to procedure' If I had any doubt I'd have to take a big sharpy and write on my tummy: NO GASTRIC BYPASS LAP BAND PLEASE!!!:hurray::eek::frown::eek::redface::eek::wink2::eek::eek:

Oh! I know Cankles really well! I have a problem with dependent edema after working my 12 hours at the hospital. I can easily gain 10lbs after working all day and it goes ALL to my ankles!

Thanks! It's the thought that matters most! You're a Sweetpea!

Brandy, you're so cute! The Mommy Lift! Hey, I'll need that and more! Boobs, Thighs, Ankles, Knees, Back, Butt, Tummy -- a Full Body Lift. I'll be lifted so much that my ankles will be where my knees are, my knees will be where my thighs are, and my thighs will be up with the girls! Oh NOT pretty! AND then on the top of my head they can just clip off all the excess skin and send me on my way!

Oh yes! I also get TB, "Tired Butt" -- Isn't the V.I.P. suite usually filled with Roses, Candles and Band friendly Clear liquids?

Mal! It be great if you wanted to stop in and visit me after my surgery. I will be staying the night! I hope they give me the V.I.P. suite... ha!!! Anita! Great job with the new job! I have recently considered returning to school, NOT to be a Physician Assistant as I had originally planned and studied for, but to be an Elementary School Teacher. Teachers aren't paid much, but they have great retirement plans. Nurses have horrible retirement plans. If I remain a Nurse, I'll be working til I'm in my 80's. Actually, I used to work with a nurse who was 78 years old. She only worked 8 or 6 hour shifts, but can you imagine? That's going to be me. Even as a PA, I don't think my retirement will be that remarkable. I think I'm young enough to pursue another career... don't you? Always dreaming! No wonder my poor daughter keeps changing her major! She's just like her Mom! Let's see, a Social Worker for 5 years, An RN for 18 years and now I could be a teacher for another 20 years. (can you think of any career I'm missed?) I went to my bestfriend's retirement party last week and after 35 years as a nurse, she's going to barely make her bills. :rolleyes2: It's sad. Anita, I think I'm just going to go cold turkey with my big girl outfits. They already look like rags! So it's not like I'm getting rid of anything of value. I do, however, plan to keep one gigantic tent-sized pair of pants and shirt -- so that I can always remember how big I WAS! I should just make my ex a bedspread with them. He used to tease me about them being big enough to cover our California King size bed! Michelle! Thanks! It was great seeing you. I loved when I looked up - across the room and saw you coming out of Dr. K's exam room! Bright eyed and cheery! Brandy! I am glad you were able to drag your 'fluffy' butt to the gym. My 'fluffy' butt has been hitting the recumbent bike everyday. It's going to be a saggy butt soon! But just think, my butt will match my boobs! I'm afraid the girls are already going south! AND I don't even have my band yet! Help!! I think you need help too! Your home is full of sickies! Poor you! Wash your hands every time you think of it! Sorry to hear about your family! Going to the gym was probably a treat! You did a lot at the gym, actually. I remember the first time I rode my bike. I couldn't go longer than 3 mins. and at that, I was a total ball of sweat! But now, I'm going 30-40 mins at a time! One day at a time my 'Dear Soon to be Formerly Fluffy Friends!' One day at a time --- Look to the horizon, I see a group of beautiful stick figures! It's US!! Love you all, dee~

Yup! You're like me, it's the complex carbs that are my weakness! I can do without the sugars, but I sured missed the bread! I gave up white stuff, bread, rice, Pasta about a year ago when I found out I was pre-diabetic. But I do love whole wheat pasta, ww bread and brown rice! YUM! I got a sample in the mail of a Protein Drink that I just love. I usually hate all the thick ones! They make me gag! I'll try to get the name and send you the link. I was sent the link from another friend, went right to it and requested my sample. Have you tried the Slim-fast, Low Carb drinks? They actually have more protein than the High Protein version of Slim-fast and I think they taste better if they are super chilled!

I am so sorry to hear about your losses. I can't imagine how strong you have to be to get through such a sadness. I know it's time to start taking care of yourself, so that you can be there for your children. I work at Parker Adventist Hospital and that is where the Surgicenter is located. It's a beautiful hosptial. Everyone has been so happy with the care, they've had there. I'll be having my surgery there also, but upstairs in the Main OR. Talking about the importance of touch and missing it -- it's something we don't appreciate until it's gone.

Welcome Fatwidow! I hate calling you Fat! Fluffy is a better name! I've always hated the words Obese and Fat! Anyway! You're not going to be fat for long! I'm so glad you're going to be banded by Dr. K. He's great and everyone is so satisfied with his care! I know he's been very good to me! You asked where to stay, I think it depends on where your surgery is going to be. If you're going to have your surgery at Parker, you should stay at one of the hotels near there. There is a Hampton Inn and a Holiday Inn Select. I stayed at the Holiday Inn Select during the big blizzard of 2006 and it was ultra comfy. Also there was a person on here, who stayed there and the hotel staff went out of their way to help her with everything, including going to the Walgreens for her stool softner the night before. These hotels are so close you can see the hospital from your hotel room! If you're having your surgery at Aurora, I think the Marriott Fairfield isn't too far. I know I stayed there when I first moved to Denver and it was pretty close to The Medical Center of Aurora, where I eventually started working! Do you plan to rent a car?

Virid~ Hi! I read what you said about the pre-op diet. You are so right. It's not a difficult diet, it's just hard to do it for a long period of time. I tried to start early several times, but realized I couldn't until I really HAD to! Those first 4 or 5 days, I am always so exhausted and craving something with carbs. After that, I'm home free! The weight drops quickly and I'm never hungry and I have no cravings. We are so fortunate that Dr. K doesn't require one of those restrictive clear liquid diets for 2 weeks, like so many other docs! I know what you mean about being giddy! I just started feeling that yesterday after my pre-op! Now, I'm thrilled AND I just can't wait!

Thanks Mal! I'll take that hug and any other hugs, anyone wants to give me!!! Human touch is so important, I guess, I never realized how important it was to me until recently. I went to lunch with a friend of mine and her Mom. Her Mom was so cute. She had to drop her at the door and then go and park her car. I helped her into the building, holding her hand. Later, I thought, how nice it felt to hold her warm little soft hand. Touch is so important!

Stick People!!

I love it! BANDITOS!!

Did everyone see the nice news casts on the Lap Band and Diabetes? I was so proud! 22 out of 30 Lap Band patients after two years had their Diabetes resolved! Only 7 out of 30 on traditional diet and exercise had resolved their DM. I hope my Mom saw the news!

I can't wait til I have my band and can join all of you in BandLand! Bandsters! Bandits! Can we think of more ways of refering to ourselves?

Thanks LA!!! I was pretty surprised this morning to step on his scale. I've been using mine at home, but I know it's his that we all go by when we have our appts. So I was pleased that his showed a good loss in 9 days! YEAH! I made sure I wore my lightest weight blouse, bra and pants! I didn't want anything to weigh me down! I've got enough of that on my own!

Thanks Angie! I hope so!!! I could be weighing less, but I had a last supper or two or three or ....:rolleyes2:

Wow! I didn't know that Dr. K did Tummy Tucks!!! Do you guys watch Big Medicine on TLC on Wed. nights? Last week, they did a tummy tuck on a woman who had a Lap Band and had lost over 150 lbs. They showed her port during the procedure and it had flipped. I was thinking IF the surgeon wasn't familiar with LapBand patients, he might have not known to flip that port over. During the surgery he told his assistant, "don't pull on that, you'll pull it out of place." Important information, I do say!!!

Hi Everyone! Yup, I was in the office this morning and so happy to see Sweet Michelle! :hurray: I got a nice hug! We do need our hugs on a regular basis, you know! I am pretty excited about the surgery! AND guess what I lost 13lbs since the 15th of January! This pre-op is going well! 5 days til I am Tied2BFit! Count'em 5 days!!!:rolleyes2::hurray:

Lap_dancer! You little sexy lady! Hooters shot for sure! :frown: (I'm jealous!) One Hot Mama! Very nice! And I think you're just looking beautiful! I can't wait til I have a neck!

That is so funny, Mal! I just thought that about myself! Just this moment as I had to scroll from page 207 to 208 and the majority of 207 was ME! Sorry Dudes!

Wow! A chatroom? I am at work or else I would venture over there and say HI! HI!!!

Thanks Mona for letting us know that LA is doing okay! I've been thinking about her! Give her our best when you talk to her next!

Well, BAA goes to the 10th grade. My daughter loved it there. The kids were very sweet and very respectful. They involve the parents in the learning process and all of the fun stuff. It's Seventh-day Adventist based and everyone was great! We really missed it when she graduated from the 10th grade and had to go elsewhere. I moved near the Brighton area when I separated from my ex in 2002. They had a little bus that came to our house and picked my daughter up so it made it very easy since I was working nights. Now I live in Littleton. I was in Brighton about 2 weeks ago to see my friend and I was shocked at all the new growth! Wow, you'll get your second fill on my surgery day! What time is your appt? If it's after 1230, I'll try to make sure he leaves the hospital in a good mood. LOL