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Thanks for your insight Serenity. I never thought about yelling STOP how it would be very disconcerting to a blind person. To answer your question, I have an appointment with the surgeon on April 10th, then all will be submitted to the Insurance Company. So then we will go from there. Take care, Melinda

I'm a little nervous about this part. I ordered the sample pack from Baritric Eating. I tried a pre mixed shake this morning (it was in an aluminum can), and it was so icky sweet I couldn't handle it. So am in a search for something for when my time comes. Hey Stepofffaith, congratulations of your sugery date! Here's hoping it all goes well. Melinda

I've always wondered why anyone would want to measure an apple! I LOVE the idea of real bandsters.

Cookie nay that was hilarious!

What an accomplishment Dab! What an inspiration!

Debbie welcome aboard! What a lovely addition you are for the forum! I'll be interested in seeing your posts about myths. Recently I had the opportunity to read Crashing Through, by Mike May. Wow was it interesting. He is a superhero for sure!

Losing you know you are The Lapband Super Hero doncha? You're fantastic!

Everyone looks gorgeous!

Thanks K@t for sharing your story, and your feelings. What a good role model in perserverence you are! Hope things will smooth out for you now.

I gave it up after the seminar, and I was a stop on the way to work for a 32 ounce pop, and drank all day long. I did fine, until about a month later I had a HUGE craving for one, but worked through it. Then I decided to cut out caffiene, and had a huge headache one day when me and DH were out to lunch. So I got a 4 oz kiddie diet coke. At the first swallow it almost made me giddy like alcohol, but then I couldn't believe how horrible it tasted to me. This from a confirmed addict! So I'm ok with it now. The caffeine thing though. Sheesh! I make a pitcher of tea everyday, and am down to 2 caffinated tea bags, along with 4 decaf, so surely there can't be too much caffiene in there. (here's hoping!)

Kat you're a scream! I do work in the medical field, maybe I could scrounge up some haz mat bags.

O yes. Right after I went to the seminar, and started doing more research, I must have had lapband surgery 3 times a night! Now I only have it once a week. Guess that's improvement. Maybe our minds are just trying to make sense of it all.

I like both ideas GG. Maybe we should write in.

I agree with you all the way around Crystal. How can a lady win physical challenges against guys? And you took the words right outta my mouth about Alison's comment. My hat's off to Ali for doing so great losing weight, but of course she's gonna drop tons of weight coming back, because it's such a change in her routine. This is my first season watching, but I've been told a girl has never won the show is that right? That should tell the producers something right there.

Fantastic Fred!

:redface:The waiting for the elimination just kinda put me in a bad mood. Now isn't that silly? I was hoping maybe Curtis or Trent would be able to come back. Sheesh hope we don't get another blue team sobbing drama. I like Dan, he's a hoot. I like what he said about kilajules.

Well, Mark is back can you believe it?

Poor Staindgal. My hubby is down with the flu. They put us both on tamiflu. I sprained my left ankle taking him to the Dr. We had 12 inches of snow over the weekend. I was very bummed about the ankle, because in December I tore my gastroc muscle in my right calf. So it really is a hindrance to exercise. This too shall pass right? Anyway, I did manage a bit of a loss...In view of the injury going to revise my goal for this month. Name................Starting........ Loss.......Current.....Goal......ToGo staindgal..............315.................8............307.........29 5........12 MrJumbles............288................4.2..........283.8.......268.. .....15.8 RidinMyHDDream....256.................0............256.........247.... .....9 LilMissBand-Aid......269................0............269..........259........10 Globally Yours........308................1............307.........299..........8 Insubordination......273................0............273.........268.. .......5

Ah. Well I tried.

Oops, try this link St. Mary's / Duluth Clinic Health System

Hi, I just came across this link of a broadcast from Deluth. It was a live broadcast of a Lapband surgery. If you're squeamish you might not like to watch, but if you don't mind seeing the insides of someone, it's very interesting. St. Mary's / Duluth Clinic Health System

I did go thru PT after the gastroc tear, which really helped. So will do those exercises on THIS ankle after it's healed a bit. We went to the DR today. My DH tested positive for Flu, so they started both of us tamiflu. They give me an air splint which is helping. Thanks for your input! Melinda

Thanks so much for your help Alyson. Sure hoping the surgery will help in this regard too. Swelling is down some this morning. My DH sounds like he has bronchitis, so we both are going to the Dr a bit later. HOORAY for your loss!! You're doing wonderful! Nothing like seeing the scale go the other way, can't wait to make mine go the other way too!

Well I went to the Ortho surgeon when I tore my gastroc muscle. He was about as helpful as a wet noodle. I'm going to talk to some PTs I know. There's something called an active ankle, which might be helpful. Thanks for your support, and sorry you and your sis have problems too. From one klutz to another....here's to staying upright!

I'm Melinda, 43, yipes 44 next month. Where did the time go? I live in Southern Indiana, have wonderful DH who is from England. We have 2 Maltepoos we're crazy about. I've been through the seminar, phych, nutrtion, exercise, and bariatric eval. Next is my appointment with the surgeon, and then the glorious wait for insurance approval. Nice to say hello to everyone.