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Happy (belated) Birthday!!!! What a special day~don't ever feel cheated. Everyone celebrates your birth !! Talk about being gipped. My son was born on my daughter's 4th birthday. SHe has yet to forgive him

YES !!!! I need to meet with other bandsters from MA. I get so jealous when I see all the others from all around who have managed to get together and are having so much fun ! I did not get my band in BIDMC but we can just pretend. Happy Holidays everyone. Let's not wait too long before we do this thing. I'm also feeling the need for support right now~

Me too ! Me too !!

Dr Phil did say Sharon had it with all the reflux, etc. I wonder if she had a slip or something. Why remove a healthy band?????????

Sherry~ WAY TO GO !!!!!!!!! CONGRATS ON THE 75 POUND LOSS !!! THAT'S A 10 YEAR OLD ! WOO HOO

It's definitely THE BAND and it's definitely tomorrow I cant wait to hear why she is having it removed To be continued.....

What a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing !!!!

I want to look like Carlene when I grow up !!!!

No lie! I had sex 2 weeks out. Doc said it's ok as long as you don't use your abdominal muscles. That's virtually impossible. Anywho... they also pull your pubic area tightly up to your lower abs and ..to be honest.. I look like I'm a teenager again down there. For some reason I feel really tight (down there). I second that...............'nuff said

Please just tell me when and where !!!! Let's see how many of us MA bandsters we can get together ! C'mOn girls~let's do this !!!! I need the support of other bandsters- IN PERSON

Im not a BIDMC girl but wanted to say hi !!! great job everyone

You should be so proud of yourself !!! You have done an awesome job and remain truly an inspiration to me as you have remained so strong through all your struggles in life. Thank you for remaining on this board and sharing with us~ Much love

My dad was 70 when he had the surgery last April. He flew right through without any complications. He has lost about 65 pounds and feels great. I say go for it...you won't regret it

Sherry~congrats ! Way to go !. Almost there Hey guys, this get together might actually happen. We are all closer than we think. Lets plan something for after the holidays. Nights or weekend-what works out best for everybody? Sheryy, would after work be best for you since you work in Dedham? How about the new Stoneforge in Foxboro-close to Mansfield/Norwood and highway Happy Thanksgiving to all !

Awwww...you are so sweet !!!! Lets do this ! I get so jealous of all the other bandsters out there who have met !! What's a good place that is convenient for all? I am not too familiar with Taunton, but I guess we are all pretty close to some major highways. Next week is pretty crazy with the holiday and then we are heading up to New Hampshire for the weekend, so possibly the following week. What is good for you guys? Nights? Weekends? Anyone else from MA interested?

Chrispy-you live in Mansfield? Not too far from me-Im in Norwood. Now why haven't we gotten together?????????????

Yehaw- very very very well said ! I agree 100% with everything you said.

Hi threebeauties Tummy tuck was exactly what I expected. I had a difficult first week with the pain, but it really does get better day by day. I am still a little sore, and it is still hard to sleep at times. I can't say for sure what I will end up looking like because I am still swollen and also I must still wear this binder. I did go out last night and treated myself to a couple of hours without it. Its a nice feeling to wear a size 8 jeans and they were on the loose side ! It made all this hard work worth it !!! Insurance did deny me. total cost was $6700. My band was paid for by insurance, so I can't complain. Feel free to ask any more questions and good luck with your journey !!!

Telly, when were you able to stop wearing your binder? When did you notice the swelling went down? Thanks in advance! You look awesome!

NewSho, you are so funny !!!! I can back you up on this one; it is a very true story. Lesson learned-pay your call girls in cash. GEEEZZZZ everyone knows that

Kat~ I didn't want to deal with the food police, so I told a total of 3 people that I knew would just accept my decison and successes/failures: DH/best friend/sister when people start to bug you, tell them what you have told us-it took 25 years to get here so GIVE ME A BREAK !!! Good Luck, you are doiing great

John, I just wanted to say that you are a very special person. Thanks for being part of all of our lives

Packing now getting ready for my surgery tomorrow. Will check back in when I am out of my drug haze !!!!!

Sherry~ beautiful absolutely beautiful !!! You go girl !!!!!!

Carlene~you should be so proud of who you are and what you have become !!!! Good for you and the great job and have done with your children. :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: