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Hi Wendy, welcome to Bandland!!! Believe me..I know what you are going through...with having to feed your family and not getting to eat yourself. But I finally came to terms with it and it doesn't bother me at all now.

And don't feel alone either!!! I am on my 2nd day of creamy liquids and what do I do...I go to Dairy Queen and order a small Moolate and then proceed to drink the whole darn thing! :-( ...but to be fair to myself...I have been really good since my surgery on the 23rd...so I am just going to wake up tomorrow and do better!

Happy Birthday!!!

Welcome to Bandland!!!

Congratulations!!!! That is a fantastic birthday!!! You will be on the path bandville in no time!

Oh come on...who can resist a fried twinkie or a fried peanut butter and jelly sandwhich....lol. Ok, ok...that stuff is obviously what made me fat in the first place. Yeah we are staying totally away from that side of town, those OU folks are too crazy for me. :-0 Hook'em Horns!!! We won't be going to the fair this year...I need to give my chitlins one more year to mature and then we will probably tackle it next year, when my hubby fianlly gets off on the weekend.

Ok, who among you Texas Banster's has made it out to the State Fair and of those that did, were you able to have any corny dog??? Man what I wouldn't give to be holding one right now...I wouldn't eat it or anything...just sniff it and maybe lick it a little bit...lmao!!! :-)

I was also told over the phone, but it took 3 tries to get the info. The first reps didn't know what the letter said. I finally got ahold of the right care department that handles the actual decision and they were able to tell me over the phone of the approval. I still didn't beleive it though until I had that paper in my hand. Best of luck!

I wish I did, I am trying to find a good consignment shop for my 26 and 24s.

You look fantastic!!

I know Nickie...that is going to be a tough one for me as well. Shoot I am just on liquids and while I have my protein shake, I am still taking a drink of tea during the process...I am drinking while I am drinking...ohhhh I am already in trouble and I haven't even got started yet@!!!!!!! darn it!

You go girlie!!!

If you can't do food right now, you can always do protein shakes to ensure your body is getting enough protein in. There are several good brands of shakes out there. Just type protein shakes in the search feature of the forum and you will get back scads of info on shakes.

Congratulations!!! Those are some super NSVs!!!

Napkin holders???

Congratulations to you!!!

Hi Laura, another fellow Mesquiter here. I was banded on 9/23 with Dr. Benavides in Richardson. I have also met Dr. Barker as well, three years ago. I went with Dr. B, because he was closer to my work. I know other have got the LapBand on Medicare, but I can't say for sure if Dr. Benavides or Dr. Barker take Medicare. I wish you best of luck and this is a great site for support.

Hey dolphin..welcome to LBT...this is a great support forum!

Congratulations!!! I know how excited you are!

For the list see Page 2 # 22, It is a work in progress, if you don't see your weight loss let me know and I will add it. These are 2005 Bansters, if anybody wants in who is a September Bandster of years past, let me know and I will be happy to add. I intend to add your surgery date to the list, but I will do that another time.

Hi Bandsters....let me get some time to figure it out and I will get back with you on how to get me the info. I have to find out how to put it at the top of the thread..there is some way to bump it up...I just will have figure it out. Just keep posting your weight and I will get it done. Ya'll are doing great!!!!!

Hilarious!!!! I have tears in my eyes...these are too funny!!

Here is a nice creamy Soup that is low fat and a good Protein boost. 1 can of Glory Seasoned Southern Style Blackeye Peas 1 can of low sodium chicken stock 1 can of Water from the bean can 1/4 teaspoon white or black pepper Heat all ingredients to a gentle boil for a few minutes. Carefully pour into blender and blender until completely smooth. Be sure and vent your blender so the heat can escape. It comes out naturally creamy and taste awesome! Serving Size 1 Cup, 140 Calories, Fat .5g, Sodium 420mg, Carb 25g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 2g, Protein 10, Calcium 8%, Iron 20%. These totals are close approximations. Enjoy!

Welcome QuilterMom...alot of support and love on this forum. :-)

Congratulations Kathy!!! You wrote some inspiring NSV's!