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WTF!!! I think I am coming down with something. My throat and ears are really bothering me and I am afraid I might be end up with a full-blown cold or flu before my surgery Thursday! Will they have to call the whole thing off? Man, it would totally suck to use the last of my vacation to travel to Mexico, just to have to reschedule for next year when I have vacation again. Not to mention the money I would have lost on my non-refundable tickets to San Diego. Holy cow. Am I freaking out for nothing? I keep whispering to myself not to be stressed and that I am healthy hoping to help my immune system. I thought I would just freak out here too and see if that made me feel better. I have already had to reschedule once. I am just dying to get this show on the road. Anything like this happen to anyone else?

Thanks, guys. This board is so encouraging. I think I will be okay. Those zinc melts really work. I did the Nyquil too. I was never a believer until now. Maybe my body wasn't too happy about the sudden drop in calories either. You know, the week before liquid diet bit. Thanks for the prayers and keep 'em coming! I leave tomorrow!!!

October 6th for me too. Looks like I might run into some of you cats at Ortiz's office in TJ this week!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL!! Judy, that live surgery was crazy. It kind of freaked me out, but I have come too far to quit now! It is really gonna happen!

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I second so many of these already written (especially the crossing leg thing), and here's another for me... -Finally be on stage without wondering if everyone was thinking such a "fatty" should just go sit down.

Daniela, I saw you had postponed the surgery, but missed this thread. I am so, so sorry. I know how it feels to lose a parent, and I know there is nothing I can say to ease you. I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts. Please take care.

I am sure my relationship with beer will change as I won’t quite have the space to put away much of the substance and that is okay. I already cut my consumption way back the last time I started packing on more pounds. I just couldn’t afford the calories. I wonder though, since beer feels so giant in your stomach will I be able to have it once I am in the groove with my band? One beer? Two beers? I figured a glass of wine would still be safe, but beer had me perplexed? Anyone out there have experience here? Thanks!

I think if I can have one, I should be good. Just something to sip on. It’s such a lifestyle thing for me. It’s the norm for me and the BF and EVERYONE around me. Not to advertise here, but just for an example, my band’s (of the rock sort, not tummy) name is even BrotherLush. That should tell you something. I won’t miss the buzz, or any of the nasty effects alcohol can have on a person, but it is very social and such a way of life for us. Anyway, I just have to make up my mind that this is not an acceptable obstacle. I will just add it to the list of things I have decided will not get in my way. Thanks guys.

That's it! I'm moving! Wow. That is great. I always knew the US was pretty jacked healthcare-wise, but what an astonishing example of how much! Hope all will be well!

Wow. That is scary. I am not banded yet, but I am right there with ya with wanting to know how I can keep this at bay. Anybody got some tips?

How horrible. I think ReneBean is right on this one. I just have hopes that when you are feeling healthier and looking great, your sister will find having that in common will kill the great debate. I’m so sorry this had to happen. It was a HUUUUUGE fear of mine with my sister. Luckily, by the time I spilled the Beans, her best friend had just gone through the surgery and was doing fantastically and my sis realized it was a good thing. It was an interesting coincidence because we live 2000 miles apart and I had no idea any of that had happened. Anyway, HUGS!

Motorcycles...Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! Sounds like my life. We both (me and the BF) love the bikes, parties, our rock bands, school, and work like mad too! How will all this work with the band? I dunno. But it has to. Hmmm...in a band, with a band. LOL

wow. not liking beer....then I know my life will have changed personally i am a bourbon girl, being from KY. Maybe that's out too? Erosion? That's is pretty scary. sacrifices, sacrifices...

Jachut, That is big news. Congrats to you on taking this big step. I felt the same way about finally talking about what was REALLY going on with my eating too. I remember telling my BF and it was crushing to me and embarrassing. So glad he was understanding. I am glad your doctor is so supportive. Good luck on each step of your journey.

Welcome Julie! I think you will love LBT! I do and I am not even banded yet! Keep us posted on your progress!

Everyday I think about getting into some of my "other" clothes. I don't know why I haven't thrown them out yet, but reading great news like this makes me glad I didn't. That is great news. Keep up the great work!

This is a hilarious thread! Suddenly, I don't feel so bad about marrying a guy with the last name of Tweedy (from the Scottish folk settled by the river Tweed). Poor guy, he got into soooo many fights. My poor (future) children...

CAN I GET AN AMEN!!!??? you said it, and i like it! and on your excellent success CONGRATS TO YOU!!!

I just pasted the BBcode into my signature. This is under edit signature. That is under the UserCP link all the way to the left of the main bar. I think I read somewhere that ticker central lets you update vs. redo on ticker factory, but I am not sure. Anybody know for sure? But I am just silly enough to go for selection over practicality. call me crazy...everybody else does Hope this helps.

Back to topic though, it's kind of priceless that I think the model never looks "fat enough" to be me. How funny. I left the very thread where I was pondering these thoughts and then went to practice the poison. But then again, maybe they don't want the model to look big or we would hate the way we looked in everything and not buy a darn thing. Hmmm..that sounds like my reality model, not my virtual one. Geez...

Jack, you rule supreme. LOVE IT!

I know!!!! I just realized this after I posted today and decided to go play with my "model." I kept blowing me up because that stinking model is too thin no matter what size I put in and eventually I blew myself up! Suddenly Sears erradicated my "model" existence. I guess I usually just used it to pretend I was thin. Never really wanted to see the real me. I guess Sears doesn't either. What crap! Okay. I'm done.

Actually, I think I do. I have never been offcially diagnosed, but I don't think the symptoms are mistakable on this one. Really, there isn't much I can do. In the middle of the night I get up and and do stretches and walk around. Most of the time I can get back to sleep. There is a lot of stuff out there about this on the internet, but for the most part, a lot of stretching is all that has ever worked for me. Let me know if you get a hold of something good. I sure could use some tips too.

Jachut! You have decided! I remember when you first were just thinking about it and then decided not to. We were in similar circumstances (low BMI, unsure if we should do it), but then I decided to go ahead. I noticed you stuck around on the boards and wondered if you were still thinking about it. I think you have done a wonderful job here hitting this from every angle and asking lots and lots of excellent questions. I see we finally came to the same conclusions, and I am happy for you that you have been able to settle on something. I know I for one cannot wait to start losing that 70 lbs! Also, I know me and this 70 could become 100 before I know it, so I do not kid myself about how serious this is. Good luck to both of you!! Keep us posted.

Vines, Thanks for bumping. This is a great thread. I wish I had something great to say, but I feel pretty lost about my feelings on this one. I am all over the place. Just thanks for all who have posted here throughout the year. It is just an affirmation of how great this board can be. I have visited other unrelated boards, and I really believe this one is exceptional and so positive.