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Thanks for the additional info....those mini pads are quite versatile, aren't they? My son was in Iraq for a year. His job was gunner, sitting (duck) on top of the Humvee. He used mini pads inside his helmet to soak up the sweat in the extreme heat. I never thought to use them in my bra...will give it a try.

LJM...take care in the coming weeks....nice to hear you are up and about. Accept the help that is offered once you get home. I am so excited for you and look forward to the updates on your continued progress.

Thanks, Citygirl, I'm going to check into that and order me up some b/4 my surgery.

Hey Sunshine, Ever frequent the Salty Dog while living in Homer? We love that little town. Going to do our summer retirement in Homer. Do you ever miss it?

I'm truly in a puddle after reading your post. A heart felt thank you is all I can say. It's printed and in my bedside drawer to be read many times more. Do you have your publisher lined up yet? How about a book? Happy Bandiversary. I hope you CELEBRATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Karen from MN

Been thinking of LJM all day. Happy to hear she is doing well. I am sure there will be some tough days ahead. I am amazed by all the support she has gotten from her friends here. She has quite a following!

Fairy....you just kill me with some of your comments. You are sooooo cool!

Diesel talked about having a lot of muscle and a "little fluff". Sorry, I have a feeling that this story is "a lot of fluff".

LJM...you inspire me! God Bless

Thanks you for sharing your experience. We that have yet to have the surgery will know the symptoms if this should happen. I wish you a quick recovery and so sorry you had these complications. Take care of yourself and good luck with your weight loss adventure.

Mandy...support is such a big plus. Happy you got your group together. I have gone to a post-op group even though I have yet to be banded. I had so many questions and they were so supportive and willing to give me info. I plan on continuing post-op. I love your enthusiasm about your group!

Nice bod, Amy....makes my fear of PS wane a bit. You look stunning!

Welcome. Good to see you have not given up on your band. You've come to the right place if you are looking for support!

Hey Ready...said a prayer to the guy above for you and will keep you in my prayers tomorrow also. I know you are nervous but try to focus on what this will do for you. I, too, look forward to walking in a store and pulling something off the rack without even trying it on! You should just be so proud of yourself for doing what you are doing. Good luck

Chilly and Lady...looks like you're both on your way to your new life. Congrats and wishing you luck!

Mortitia...I order two books off of Amazon.com. There's some good recipes in each. I'm not banded yet but tried a few of them...there'es recipes for each stage. Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery

Get on the Z pack A.S.A.P., get your fluids, get some extra rest, don't kill the Damned Husband, and calm down. A couple of days can mean a lot of healing.

Hey Molly....what a happy day for you! Have had a couple of those moments and looking forward to a few more. Wishing you many more of those moments.

I am staying on plan today because I don't want to feel crappy when I go to sleep tonight or when I wake up tomorrow morning. I don't want to feel lethargic and I love that guilt-free feeling that comes with staying on task!

Hang in there Tamihott...just take it a step at a time and do as your doc.s request. Do it one step at a time so it doesn't seem so overwhelming. I know there are a number of us that are sitting here wondering if we will be accepted by our insurance companies. I am one of those people. I just take one day at a time. It's the same with my pre-op diet. I am starving most of the time and when I get discouraged, I just tell myself this is all worth it. Go through the process, Tami. You will have answers in the near future and then all this waiting will be behind you. Please don't be afraid of the surgery. The lap band surgery is pretty non-invasive. I have had many surgeries and this one does not worry me at all. To put your mind at ease, keep coming back to this forum ask the questions that you need to. It has helped me just to ask one of those questions that I thought was maybe "stupid". Good luck, keep your chin up.

Congrats Gina Sue, that's an awesome amount of weight loss. Happy for you that you are back in your job and that your surgery and recovery seem to be going so great. Best of luck and wishing you ease at fitting into your new lapband life.

Whoever you quoted "good things come to those who wait" was correct. You are very lucky if you are this far along in the process. Just be thankful that you don't have six more months in front of you on a pre-op diet and that you can at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck with your insurance approval, surgery and the journey to a new healthy you. We are all blessed to have this opportunity.

LJM...I love the fact that you are going to do the "pampering day" b/4 your surgery. Good for you!!!!!!!!! Just want to wish you good luck with your surgery. We all deserve to wake up in the body we thought we would have when we started this process. I, too, will some day need TT and who knows what else. I am yet to be banded, have lost 40lbs pre-op and can already see the hanging apron. Happy Anniversary and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers on surgery date. You will do just fine

Yep, I sit and read and have had so many questions answered without even having to ask it myself!

Congrats. Looks like you are on your way! Do what the doc says and follow the diet rules and you should be very successful.