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Crystal So sorry you had that experience. When I had my tonsils out I vomited with every move, and it's no fun. Hope each day will get better for you. I have 3 younger brothers who would LOVE to be in a belching contest if only they knew...

Did you all think Mark was a bit dramatic tonight or what? Sheesh, his brother will be better off without him. I miss Trent.

Don't think you could get anymore addicted to Diet Pepsi and Diet Dr Pepper than me. Before marrying my hubby and moving to his native England, I said I wouldn't come unliess I could get Diet Dr Pepper. When we moved back to the States, each day was started with a 32 oz diet drink, then drank all day long. After attending my seminar in January I gave them up cold turkey. Switched to tea, now I'm weaning myself off caffeine. Today was my first day, and wow do I have a headache. But if I can do it anyone can. I've done really good, and haven't cheated at all. Last weekend, though I DREAMT I was drinking a Diet Pepsi! Man, just imagine how deep in my psyche that addiction is!

Add me to the list please!

They may even suggest a med change. I take half a paxil a day, and the Dr said paxil can stimulate appetite, so I'm looking into getting it changed.

Yipeeeeee! Wonderful to hear how you're doing.

Now I'm waiting for an appointment with surgeon. It might be a few weeks though because the coordinator is on vacation next week, and the surgeon the following week. But good things come to those who wait.

Hi everyone. I had my Psych Eval today, which lasted maybe 10 minutes. The Dr gotta call that her sister was 10 cm dilated. She saw me, then flew out the door for the hospital, cancelling all her other appointments. Glad I got there EARLY!!!!!!!! The paperwork was the longest fill out, but no biggie, just general things. Then I went for the Nutritional program, and met with the Bariatric Coordinator. During the meeting with the dietician, I kept smiling as she was explaining things, I was thinking, "I'm doing this, I'm REALLY doing this!"

Glad you enjoyed it.

O dear. So sorry Elyssa. Feel all those feeling you need to, and hopefully each day will get a bit easier. Spring is coming, warmer weather and sunshine will help too. Soon this will be behind you, and your scale will be in that lovely downward spiral.

Glad you enjoyed it. He's a special kid.

This is about a little boy, Chase Ford, who was jumping on a couch and became paralyzed. The Physical Therapsists where I work have been seeing him, using the methods and Dr who Christopher Reeve had. I can't believe how far this little guy has come. Thought I would share this TheChaseIsOn.org

Rocky is your hero! He adores you!

Keep up the good work Rottimom

Yipes! Glad you're ok.

Two days after I went to the seminar, I dreamt about lapband surgery over and over! In one dream things went wrong, in another things went great...I think it's our minds trying to get used to all the changes we know we will be making.

Two days after I went to the seminar, I dreamt about lapband surgery over and over! In one dream things went wrong, in another things went great...I think it's our minds trying to get used to all the changes we know we will be making.

See what I mean BeachBum. Ask for a discount! This was your LIFE she was messing with.

Hooray for you! I'll be thinking of you. Wishing you a speedy recovery and smaller jeans!

Hey I wanna join the March Exercise Brigade! I'm not banded yet, but want to get a jump start. In December I tore my gastroc muscle (big muscle in your calf) and couldn't even drive for a month. ACK! So I've been inside for much of the winter. Now we have a lot of snow and ice. Last week I went to a Diabetes Seminar, and the Exercise Guru came in and showed us how to do a complete light workout in our chairs. Not for those who can't use dumbbells yet. So please can you guys help me stick to this plan? I REALLY want to do it. But can get sidetracked soooooo easily.

No one can tell you how to feel. Feelings are intensely personal. Just do what your Dr tells you.

I'm hoping maybe she gives you a discount or SOMETHING!

Thank goodness you're ok! What a nightmare. Will be thinking of you. Here's to a speedy recovery!

I'm getting ads when I use the "search" option, then I have to type whatever I want to search again to find what I was looking for. Strange...it just started doing this as well.

How wonderful for you! There are others here with a Feb 25th surgery date as well! Will be looking for your posts!