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Don't let anyone including your doctor deside how your going to do with the band! Those are just words right now and there is really no way to tell. My Dr told me a while ago that most likely I would not be able to tolorate andother fill and that I may have to switch to another surgery. I have NEVER mentioned this to anyone! I felt like a failure and I was confused as to why. Since that time I have really paid attention to my eating habits including the speed of them! I have had 2 more fills and he has never mentioned that again. Take your time with the band, stick to the band rules and you will hopefully be fine. Other peoples words can sometimes jepordise our success. They can really mess our heads up. Try your hardest not to let that happen to you!

Good luck don't give up. It will all work out.

Dr. Pleatman, How can you tell if it is slipped. In the past week I have had reflux a few times but this happens every once in a while with me and then I'm fine again. I do think it's been from eating to late lately. Thanks

I think that if you have enough protien in you you should be fine. I have been told to have at least 60-70 grams of protien a day.

I haven't but I know that it is pretty common now depending on the insurance and the agreement they have with your company.

Hi everyone. I haven't had a chance to even look at the site. I hope everyone is doing well. I've been working a lot and haven't been able to check in. Hopefully this weekend I'll have time to check in!

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Long time no see! I have been working now for 4 weeks and every single night we have something going on! It's crazy! I'm still at work although I'm done working for the day. I just know that if I go home I'll never get on here to say hi. GF is here from NJ. DS is moving into an apartment tomorrow(sad mama) DBIL is moving into our house on Thursday for who knows how long! It's ok he's great and he cooks wonderfully! So I know that if I go straight home I will have dogs, cats, husband, son, friends to deal with! All is good here. I love my job! The people are great and talking about my experience with my band is wonderful. Kat you need to come to NC and take a break!!! WOW I thought I had a lot this year. How is the little one doing? You know I'll never be able to catch up on July. Have a good weekend. It's Summertime summertime!!!

Hi gang. I'm sorry I can't do personals. This real job thing is something. Not much time. Good thing I have a LOT of clean underwear cause I haven't had tme to do laundry this week... Patty- You'll love the support group they are really great. Just keep going. Sometimes you'll get more out if it than other times. But I am sure you'll get a little of something everytime. OK the leg. Yes Cindy your visual is correct! Especially when I get someone on the phone that is really excited about the band and has lots of questions! I have a cubical by a window. I have my garbage can turned upside down and today I brought in my pillow! So I have the pillow and my heating pad hidden under my desk. It's perfect and quite comfy to tell you the truth. I went to the surgeon yesterday and he told me that I do need to have the surgery. However he said because my sexy legs are so horrible...Not exactly his words, but they are....I have to have it done in the OR not his office. I will have to be put under general instead of a bunch of valium. He is concerned of bleeding and also he said he has so much work to do on my that it will take a while. OK so I"m thinking ok OR good drugs, they told me I could go back to work the next day, no prob, NOPE 3-4 days no work. Then Garry says something I never even thought about saying...Will you do both legs at the same time? Good question to think of although I would not have so I"m glad he came. Guess what the Dr said....NO....They are so bad that he can only do 1 leg at a time! So I will have the blood clot leg done first and then come back and do the second leg a 2-3 weeks later. Now we are waiting on my new insurance to get me in there system before we can set a date. So another thing for this crazy year! I'm going to ask if I can have a leg lift at the same time. I mean if I have to be out anyway, maybe they can get rid of the slapping sound at the same time! So thats my saga. Still no word from Marianne! Although she has spoken with Kelly and Garry at least. Have a good night, and I will catch up soon...night night...

Hi sorry I haven't checked in sooner. I had a WLS group last night after work and didn't get home till 9:30 then tonight we were running around. So I just have a second before I faint of exhaustion! Kat I'm glad things are looking up! Work is great! I'll fill you all in when I'm more awake. But I have to tell you it is awesome when I get to speak with people and get them excited about the band! It is very very cool! night night and thanks for asking Oh yeah Patty, I go to the Dr tomorrow morning so I should find out more then. My leg is really hurting tonight. I even kept it up at work all day. It's real red again in the one section..urgh...I'll let you know what he says tmorrow, thanks

Wow where to start! Kat I'm so glad the baby seems to be doing better. BIG HUGS to both of you and your DD. Prayers continue for you all. Go relax. Sherry- I'm sorry your having such a hard time. Feel better. Eileen- I have terrible veracose (I can't even spell it) veins. So they will be removing that and then I shouldn't have the clots any longer. My leg that doens't bother me is actually the worse leg medically and I have to have 2 things done there. I'll find out details Wednesday morning. Thank you all for the best wishes on my new job! I'm very excited. I am going to take something to sleep tongith so that I do sleep good. I will try my best to check in tomorrow and fill you all in. God Bless you guys have a good night. Sorry I can't do personals to everyone. Oh still haven't heard a work from Marianne my little sister. OUCH.... Night night

Scary stuff with the little one! Kat I'm praying for all of you. God is with you all. I went for another ultrasound today and the right leg is loaded with blood clots but it's not dangerous. I see the Dr on Wednesday morning. Looks like more surgery sooner that later. However it doesn't sound like a big deal and I should be able to go back to work the next day. They don't want me laying around. I won't be able to exercies for 2 weeks, but I haven't been able to do that for 3 weeks! Urgh... Anyway Kelly and I are taking the core group girls to the beach tomorrow morning. It should be fun. Then we come home on Sunday night and I'm off to my new career on Monday!!! I'm so excited!! Have a good weekend. I'm lifting everyone up. Seems like we all need it these days.

Happy 4th! Any news from Kat?

Kat- I'm praying for her and for you. You have been through so much. Give me a call if you want to talk.

Hi everybody, Words can't express how thankful I am to have all of you! Thank you for understanding and supporting me during this hard time. I still haven't heard from Marianne. I will send her a card tomorrow in the mail I think, or an email. This is so hard but she is making it her choice. It just breaks my heart. When us 3 sisters get together we made up a song it's happy sister time....my heart is breaking I wonder if we will ever sing that again. Well Kelly comes home from Cuba tomorrow. I'm so excited to hear about her trip! I hope to go in February. Glad everyone had a nice weekend. Kat I pm'd you..glad the party went so well. Did you post pictures yet? I guess I need to go check. Have a good night.

I am just heartbroken. My little sister is a mess. She is so angry and she is taking it out on me and my sister. I feel sick and in a fog. I can't believe how this FREAKIN WITCH could cause such pain even when she's gone! WHAT A _ITCH WHY my father got involved with her I will NEVER UNDERSTAND! He told me when they were dating that he was afraid she's KILL herself if they broke up! So instead the _ITCH has his child, then physically abuses him when he is to sick and weak, leaves him with my little sister. Then he dies, she comes back playing mommy dearest..for the money..and then does this...it's like F U to my little sister. If only she knew what that woman did to our father! If only she knew how she hurt him physically and emotionally. If only she knew how she is so much better off with out her around! OH I COULD JUST FRICKEN SCREAMMMMMMM

Hi all, Thanks for the compliments on my new job! I'm excited I'll be going for the blood work tomorrow morning. My little sister is having such a hard time. She is so angry and upset, I know this is going to take a long time. But it is just so hard.

Ok I have big news to tell you all!! I will be working for New Hope Bariatrics based in Charlotte NC! I will be working in the calling center. Which will be really cool. People will call and have me to talk to about the band! Eventually I will be able to go to the differen't centers to do seminars. I am very excited! The people that work there are wonderful. I will be starting in about a week or so it looks like. I just have to go for the drug test and I'm on my way to my new career!!! Check out the link for them it's under Lap-band in the news

Cindy you look GREAT!

Hi everybody, Wow that vacation sounds great Cindy! My leg is ok. I'm taking it easy. Although I have to run around today with my son looking at apartments, I will keep it up as much as possible. Tuesday is my little sisters birthday. It is just so hard to comprehend what her mother did to her! I know it's going to be hard for her. She is with or older sister so thats good at least she's not in the city. Kelly DH is in Cuba on a mission trip with our church. She called ans said it is such a beautiful place and the people are just wonderful. She is there another week. I have a feeling that she is going to get healed there emptionally. I'm excited for her. Well it's almost 2 am what am I doing up!!! I'm going to bed have a good sleep.

Yeah where is everybody? I'm on the sofa...hot and bored out of my mind and I'm hungry and pmsing...

Hi all, Patty I still want you to adopt me! Well I have a blood clot! A superficial Throbphilitis in my right leg. The kind of blood clot that is just annoying and not dangerous. I had it once before about 6 yrs ago when I flew to NJ. Ever since then when ever I fly I constantly move my legs. I was in such a funk when I flew to NY that I didn't even think about doing my leg exercises. My leg has been hurting for a few weeks, but I really didn't think anything of it. I have horrible vericous viens. So I guess the flight did the trick and then sitting in the car for so long driving home. I feel bad because our NC group is having a picnic tomorrow which I have to miss. But I will be on here alot. So I'll get to catch up on everything. Have a good night I'll check in tomorrow.

wow lots going on here! I got home tonight around 5:30. It was a long hard ride. We started yesterday. 95 was terrible only made it south of DC. We had the Memorial Service Saturday night. It was very nice, very differen't. Just like Natalie. I'll fill you all in when I have the strength. Right now I can hardly stay awake. Hang in there stay cool, dry, and feel good! Mandy feel better!

hi guys things are tough but getting better. I'll be back soon...

Hi all, Kat you and Rick are in my prayers I hope all goes well today. Boy you guys have gone through a lot. Well I'm here in NY actually today I'm in NJ DS's uncle flew in from New Zealand last night so she is spending time with him today. It has been a whirlwind. Lots of details still getting together. It is so overwhelming at times. Marianne is doing really well. She has feared this all her life. She even guessed how it happened. She is asking for help and support groups. She has gone to her therapist everyday. She really is doing good under the circumstances. Lynn and I (my other sister)feel sick to our stomachs. We are so proud of her. Lynn had to go to work today and we both felt that MM needed a day with her uncle. So that is the lasted in this horrible sad situation. Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers.