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I bought one for $1 from the drug store. It's nothing fancy, just a plastic cup with measurements on the side and one of those domed snap on lids with a pour cap, but I have never had any trouble getting my protein powder to mix up smoothly with it.

To get your pic under your name, go to user CP and click on edit avatar. If you scroll all the way to the bottom, there will be places to link to a pic from another site and upload one from your computer. Welcome to LBT and good luck!

Hi and welcome to LBT! Hope your approval moves through quickly and without any bumps. Keep us posted on your progress and good luck!

Hi and welcome to LBT! Being comfortable with your surgeon is very important in this process. You were wise not to compromise on that point just to make your PCP happy. The waiting is the hardest part of the whole process. Check the USA support threads, they are broken down by states and there are LOADS of other Texans floating around here. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

Hi and welcome to LBT! This site is full of information and support. If you can't find an answer, feel free to post your question and we'll all be glad to help you out. Good luck!

My husband was less than receptive of the idea of me getting a band at first too, for basically the same reasons you have expressed. I tried to explain to him that it isn't like that with the band, but he didn't really get it until he went to an appointment with me and heard it straight from the PA. He has also realized that by my being more healthy, we will be able to engage in activities other than eating to spend time together because I will be able to do more physically and won't get tired so fast. Remember, you are doing this for yourself, not your DH. Good luck and I hope things go well for you!

Hi and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your success with the band and thanks for sharing your story!

It seems a lot of policies have this requirement. If you have not completed any of the 6 months, do it and resubmit. I can't believe your surgeon's office even submitted your paperwork if you had not yet met all of the requirements. What ever you do, don't give up!!!

Glad the scale moved in the right direction! Please be sure to post when you get your approval. Good luck!

I am from SC too and hubby said he is going to do his best to see that I can go. I was planning to fly, but if 2 of us went together, maybe we could rent a car and tag-team driving so we could both afford to make it? We could possibly even find others willing to go along and make it even cheaper!

Thank you all for your kind words. As a parent and wife, I just can't imagine what these families have gone through in the past 24 hours. The deputy's wife was out of town when her husband had the accident and was due back in town yesterday. The sheriff and lieutenant met her at the airport yesterday to give her the news.:thumbup:

No, she didn't know him. She was walking home from work and he was riding by in a cab. He had the cab driver stop, got out of the cab, and when the cab driver pulled away, he started beating her. He then dragged her into some nearby woods, tied her up, and raped her, then beat her again and left her for dead. She crawled out of the woods, naked from the waste down, into the parking lot of a Krispy Kreme donut shop, where the drivers were loading their trucks for morning deliveries. One of them heard her calling and went over to help her.

The band is just a tool. It will be as successful as you let it be. If you change your eating habits, exercise and do what your doctor says, you will be successful. If you continue eating the way you always have and don't exercise, you will fail. I hope you are able to find success. Good luck!

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Congratulations on your approval Massa. I know you are thrilled!!!

Thanks everyone. Suzanne, she is22.

First thing this morning, I got a phone call that the deputy who worked at the school I work at for the first 2 years I was here was killed in an on-duty car accident early this morning. They think a deer or something ran out in front of his car, he swerved to miss it, car rolled, and he was killed instantly. He was only 36 and has at least 2 small children. Even though his death wasn't exactly due to the job, it still scares me. My younger brother has been a deputy on the same department for 6 months. Then a little later, DH called to tell me the daughter of a friend of his was in ICU after being brutally raped, beaten and left for dead over the weekend. They haven't caught the guy who did it yet, but we are seriously afraid DH's friend is going to take matters into his own hands. If he finds the guy before the police, we doubt the guy will make it to jail. So much sadness!!!:confused_smile:

My first husband cheated and my second husband has cheated. I am NOT a cheater, would never even consider it (those damn parental morals and stuff for me too Pix!). To me, cheating is any behavior you do involving a person of the opposite sex (if you're straight of course) when your partner isn't around that you can't do when they are. Dh plays in a band, so spends lots of weekends out of town without me in bars where women will readily throw themselves at the feet of whatever band is there for the weekend. This posed a SERIOUS problem for us until about a year and a half ago (we have been married for 9 years). I was having stroke-like symptoms and was admitted to the hospital for 3 days having tests until they figured out what was causing it. During that time, when he realized how easily it could all be over and he would never have another chance, he straightened up. I have had no reason to suspect him of anything since that time, but still keep a close eye on him and probably always will. Dealing with the anger and hurt from all of that has been a BIG part of the head work I have had to do in preparation for surgery. I never realized how much I internalized all of those feelings and everything I had never dealt with!

Don't worry about spilling your guts right off the bat...that's what we're here for! Unfortunately, a lot of insurance policies do require proof of doctor supervised diet for anywhere from 3 months to a year before they will cover surgery. Don't let that discourage you though! Go to the seminar and get started with the surgeon. While you are undergoing the doctor supervised diet, you can also get your pre-op stuff for the surgeon out of the way and should be ready for submittal at the end of that 6 months! Plus, along the way, you will be getting a jump start on your weight loss and learning some great new eating habits you will be able to use post-op. It's just one more hoop the powers that be sometimes find necessary to prove how much we want surgery. Keep your chin up and plow on with your eye on the final prize - a happier, healthier, thinner you! Good luck!!

I would think so because of the stitches. Isn't it typically something like a 10 pound limit?

I do too. Makes it sound like you're knocking on death's door or something!

I was already familiar with Dr. B. Tribble from a few years ago when my mom was sick and he and his brother worked on her at separate times. When I found out he is now doing Lap Band, my decision was made. He has a great bedside manner and is just an all around good guy. Of course, I still went to their seminar and verified his experience and everything. I have been happy with him and his staff is just awesome. They made all of my appointments and just called to tell me when I was supposed to be where. It has really been a pleasant experience. Good luck and keep in touch! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask away.

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Hi and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on getting your date. Check out the Doctors and Hospitals thread as well as the Alabama thread and you might find the information you are looking for. Good luck!

I think state employees should have the option of purchasing coverage if they choose. If it weren't for my DH's insurance, I would not be preparing for surgery now.