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When you say you are having a hard time with it....does that mean your system is not tolerating the alcohol? Would you mind explaining. I like to have a drink once in awhile and would love to continue after surgery. But, if I end up not being able to tolerate it, I will give it up:mad2:

Huggie Bear...wishing you good luck tomorrow. Will be thinking of all of you June 3rd people. God bless.

Gardengirl...thanks. Wishing you luck with your surgery next Monday. Make sure to check in and let us know how things went. Think good thoughts and get rest this week.

Thanks for the encouraging words, Kerry. And good luck this week with handling your own stress. Pretty sure I am somewhat of a mess because I got negative crap from two friends over the weekend about my decision to have this surgery. Just got me into emotional overload. I am going to go out in the field and ride a few rounds in the tractor with my husband ant talk. He has a way of bringing me back around. Good luck on your liquids. I start tomorrow.

gg....I had a similar conversation with a good friend over the weekend. Her negative reaction to me having this surgery has sent me into an emotional tail spin. I have two short weeks b/4 my surgery and now I wish I would have never told her what I am up to. I have been choking back tears and crying since Sat. evening when we had our discussion. (Or, should I say, she had her discussion).

OK Kids....Not sure what is wrong with me today but I am an emotional wreck!!!!!!! Surgery is two weeks away and weepy and choked up today. Anyone else go through this prior to their date?

So sorry to hear of your troubles, Lilnora. Hopefully you can get things resolved and get on the road to the band again. Take care.

What a great idea, Froggi. Nice to have others to rely on that are going through the same thing. And others might jump in with advice that are no longer doing the diet.

I cannot hardly see through the tears. God Bless each and everyone of our soldiers and their family and friends.

I will do that, Drew and thanks for your concern. You just gotta love 'em all for what they do!:sad:

Welcome everyone. Nice to get to know you a little. I hope we can remain a close group throughout this journey. It will be so nice to make new friendships and travel this together. Want to wish everyone luck that is having surgery next week. Lets all "band" together and keep updated on everyone's progress. I don't know about the rest of you guys but I think this will be one of the best roads ever traveled for me!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks everyone!!

Hi Jill. Just wanted to wish you luck. Kind of cool that you are doing it with your friend. Make sure to follow that band rules with your eating and things should work out fine for you. Take care.

BrandyII. Thanks for your concern. As I stated above, my son is doing better. He does have resources he can rely on and will and has used them when necessary.

My son is actually doing a lot better this week. He went to Memorial Day services this morning. I think the toughest part for him was being in the midst of everything when his buddies were hit. He has a huge advantage in that he will pour his heart out and talk about it. I think that is half the battle and it helps him to work through things when it gets to him. He's strong and he knows that this is something that will revisit from time to time. I hope and pray that things will continue to calm in the middle east. God Bless all who gave their lives and God Bless their loved ones.

I was just barely 40 BMI with some comorbidities. Every ins. company is different but mine took my beginning BMI and weight. I was required to do the six month diet also. My surgeon encouraged weight loss and my ins. company also encouraged it during that time period. I had not trouble getting approved. Just a couple of days. Jump through the hoops...do what is required of you. The six months actually gives you time to wrap your head around the life change after banding. Do as much research as you can during that time. By the time your surgery date comes, you will have a clear understanding of what you are in for. Good luck and take care.

I have told some of my friends that I will be banded. I am sure that it will spread to people that I don't care to disclose it to but will just keep them guessing. Most time I don't feel like getting into a discussion about MY BUSINESS with just a casual friend or acquaintance when I am asked by that person how I am losing weight. I'm not keeping things completely secret but I don't want to give information about being banded cuz don't want to be judged by someone that really isn't a part of my life.

OMG...I didn't mention that I have two sons. 27 and 25. One farms with us and the other lives in Daytona Beach and is a flight instructor. Our baby is a black lab named Tanker..7 years old.

Kat, good to see your pretty face back here again. Happy to hear that you are home and up and about some. Wishing you a speedy recovery. I look forward to your updates on your PS. Thank you for sharing. As I am sure you know, it paves the path for us thinking of eventually going down that road. Take care of yourself.

Great to hear that they nabbed the guy. I hope the victim is able to physically and emotionally get back on her feet again soon.

Luu, just have faith that everything will turn out just fine. Let us know what you find out. Good luck to you!

Julie...he'll be just fine. He probably has a better handle on it than his old momma. As a parent of a 27 yr. old, there's only so much they want you to do for them. I am very fortunate that he spills his feelings to me. When my sons were children I always told them they could voice their opinions as long as they did it with respect. Boy...did they voice their opinions!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the post.

How true, Pix. When you marry someone in the service you marry the service also. Talked to my son a bit ago. He's doing OK. Just needs his space sometimes to get through it all. He is such a great kid. Works hare, takes care of his buddies and sometimes forgets he needs to do the same for himself. My younger son (25 on June 3) is also in the service. Both enlisted when they were 17 and needed our signatures on their contracts. I never, ever tried to talk them out of it. They talked about enlisting since they were young boys. The service is not for everyone but I would like to see boot camp for most young people. lol!

Cathy, about that boy toy issue...you can always dream! Nice to meet you

I am unsure if the person in the commercial is an actress. There are b/4 and after photos. It's the first ad I saw for lap banding. Every once in awhile when I go thru this forum's b/4 and after photos, I expect to see her pop up!