TINABOBINA

Hi Gibson-Thanks for the wonderful compliment! I was feeling extra special that night because I was in beautiful Kauai, Hawaii.(8/07) And yes, I have 3 sons, 20, 17 and 11 (see, I still have a baby too!)

Hi, this is me...

Krista-thanks for sharing, I'm going to buy some to try it out. Haven't been banded yet but that was my main concern because I have such a problem getting anything down that doesn't taste good to me.

WOW!-Congrats on your weight loss and welcome to the forum.

That is AWESOME! Congrats-is that a BEAUTIFUL BULLDOG under your user?

Hi Elena, My favorite cousin is Elena M. (her M stands for Marie) just thought I'd throw that out there.

Hi Kim, I am also being banded by Dr Cahill next month. A friend of mine from work was banded by him about 5 months ago. She had nothing but good things to say about him and his staff. When is your surgery date? Or have you already been banded?

Shannon-Congrats on your approval !

Hi Julie-Welcome ! I'm from the great state of Illinois too. You should look up "mhazelrigg" she is also from Decatur and we are both having our surgeries in February too. Be sure to check out the February 08 Bandster forum so you can post your surgery date there. Hi Tweety-Love Orland Park area for shopping. I'm about 20 minutes from there. So nice to have local town folk on this forum.

I like Dueces Wild.

Tamika-Is there anyone u can go to get the extra help u need to get things ready by the 3oth? And by the way, CONGRATS!!!!

Hi Jenna-Welcome fellow Feb bandster. Looking forwarding to getting to know you too.

Hi Michelle-Ditto with the "can't wait" I am too frantic for 2/11/08 to get here. Finally thinking about myself for a change. I have all of my pre-op testing scheduled for 1/23/08 and so far no mention of a pre-op diet. He'll probably tell me on that day-oh well, might as well get used to it for a while! My husband is really supportive + 1 brother but as far as my Mom is concerned I'm making a terrible mistake. I'm guessing she'll eventually warm up to the idea. I did tell a couple of people at work especially one because she has had the lapband for about 5 months now and is doing great. Please stay in touch so that we can continue to support each other.

Rose-Congrats! I am so happy for you.

Welcome Michelle, Congrats on your approval. This is a wonderful place for answers and support. Be sure to post your surgery date in the February 08 Bandsters thread. I too am sooooooooooo ready for change.