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I am a social worker, my husband is a nurse, so we both have experience in mental health and the medical field. We also have 11yo and 12yo girls. We decided not to tell them about my procedure for many reasons. Mainly, I do not want to focus on weight at this stage in their lives. Although I Knew I was doing this for my health, I knew they would focus on the "vanity" aspect of the outcome. Also, I was concerned about them worrying about me being hospitalzed and operated on. My recovery was so benign, I dont think they even realized I had been gone overnight !!!! I will tell them someday, if they have a desire to know and can handle the info.

This is the first time I am able to click on threads as well. It was a long two days.....

Yeah for you !!! That is great news ! This is just the beginning of a great journey to a new and improved YOU. Sounds like you have some understanding parents. You should keep them !!!

Congrats !!! Let me know if you are ever in the Boston area.....

Lisa~ before you slip away again, just wanted to get in a big hug and a big hello and thank you for all that you have done for me and this board ! You were missed. Try not to be a stranger. You brought so much. More than you will ever know. It takes all types, right??????

I hear you girl !!!! When people tell me how good look, I tell them "NOT NAKED". I am going this Friday for a PS consult. I hate the new me, sorry to say

Where is FunnyDuddies????? No activity for two weeks......

Anyone else have their surgery at St. Elizabeths Medical Center???

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Alex~ All I can say is WOW ! Look how wonderful, happy and ALIVE you look !!!! The smile on your face says it all. You are a beautiful woman. Rejoice in the newfound YOU. Congrats

Wondering how you are feeling one week later??? Are you up and about? is the pain tolerable? I am in the middle of investigating my options now and need to know if it is worth the pain and money !!! You look great and are such an inspiration to all of us fighting this battle !!!

Hey Lyn, my dad was 70 years old when he was banded in April of this year. You're just a baby !!!!! Good Luck in your weight loss journey !

Just look how cute you are !!!! Keep up the great work !

SNOW SNOW AND MORE SNOW here in Boston. There are days you cant get out of your own house because the snow drifts cover your doors and the only way out is to climb out your window.

I don't even know what to say that has not already been said. Sad, very sad day I will pray for the soul of our friend whippledaddy and for the family he has left behind

P'nut~look how adorable you are !!!!!!!!! I just saw your pic. WOW !!! Good job girl.

Heather~ you look great and your daughter is such a cutie cutie cutie !!!!

Hi there ! What a nice thread..... I am packing for a much needed vacation. Heading to New Hampshire tomorrow with hubby and kids. Glad to be off of work for a week and spending time with my family. Weather here in Boston is beautiful (finally the heat wave is over). How is everyone else?

I just went through this for 4 weeks ( I know, I know). I couldn't stand it anymore and went in for a slight unfill (.2cc) and WHAT A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. The band is not meant to strangle you.

Isn't it amazing how some people can be so DAMN RUDE???? Just a bunch of ignorant classless people...... I hope each and every one of these situations make each of us stronger~ (BTW-I hate this thread. It makes me so sad for so many people, but I can't look away)

Nice Lady- I am an LICSW in MA. I work in one of the hospitals here in Boston doing psychiatric social work. I love my job~ how about you? BTW- you are doing fantastic with your weight loss !!!!!!

Hi Nice Lady- me too ! Where do you work??

Oh Ariel, I am so sorry to hear when people who are supposed to love you can sometimes be the cruelest. keep your chin up ! You are doing the best thing that you can do for YOURSELF

Yeah Michelle !!!! You are the best !!!! I have been routing for you all the way. So happy to hear from you. Please continue to keep us informed on how you are doing:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I didn't have a simultaneous surgery when I had my Lap Band placed, but I did have 3 c-sections and had to care for babies after MAJOR surgery. The Lap Band is a piece of cake compared to those births. I have also had my tubes tied- not so bad either. I think if you have both done at the same time, you should be fine. It all depends on what the doc wants to do, of course. Congrats on the pregnancy !!