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Congratulations. I hope all is going well with your pregnancy. I'm 41 and 7 weeks pregnant.

Congratulations! Keep up the wonderful attitude and I'm sure that you will be successful. Good luck and welcome to the board.

I've heard several people say that they loved Dr. Marsden. I don't have any personal experience with him but have heard good things. Good luck!

Loved them both-the latest movie and book!!

I like Atkins Advantage Creamy Vanilla. The have 15 grams of protein, 160 calories and 1 net carb.

I was banded during the school year. I too have a 30 minute lunch and I eat in the teacher's lounge everday. I hate to see anyone eat in there room everyday. I love my kids but we all need some adult conversation for our own sanity! A big thing that has helped me is that I pack my lunch everyday. Making the right food choices is an important factor in helping you not to PB. You also have to remember to eat slow and stop before you are too full. Eating with someone is easier for me because I have people to talk to so I eat slower. This usually means that you don't finish your lunch but that's okay.. You can always eat it or a healthy snack later. Also remember not to bother with a drink. This can cause a lot of pain and lead to PB's. Here are some foods that work well for me: tuna to go(those small containers of tuna and crackers) cheese & crackers with small slices of lunch meat cup of Soup uncrustables(peanut butter & jelly) leftovers from home granola or Protein bar Good luck and try not to stress. I'm betting that you will be pleasantly surprised. I hope you have a wonderful school year!

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I'm crossing my fingers and sending up a prayer that all goes well for you!

I know that weightloss for each person is different but the band has been wonderful for me. I've lost 76 pounds so far.

Leatha, I'm so sorry to hear of your slip. You are always such an inspiration to all of us. Please keep us posted and know that you're in our prayers! I don't know if you're still seeing Dr. Veninga or not but I'll pray that God helps you make the best decision for your body and that he gives you a feeling of peace while you are waiting to see what happens. Good luck, Kendra

Welcome from a fellow Texan. Good luck with your band!

I stayed on mine until the day of surgery and was able to swallow one the next day with no problem.

Good luck. I have BCBS in Texas and I was approved so I'm hoping the same is true for you! My lapband has been a gift for which I am truly thankful.

The sweets were my weakness. I had trouble saying no to the peanut brittle and Granny's coconut chess pie!

You're determination and sweet spirit are a blessing to all of us on this board.

Words to live by!!

I don't have the answer to your question but I wanted to offer some supports from one Texas teacher to another. Good luck!

LOVE IT!!!

Welcome to the board. I've had my band one year and I'm thrilled with the results. I hope that you will have much success along your journey as well. Good luck!

What a wonderful Christmas present. Merry Christmas and what a great start to a New Year!

Welcome to the board. This is a wonderful place for information. I am very happy with my decision to have the band and I have the utmost respect for my doctor. He is in Carrollton. North Texas Bariatric & General Surgery Dr. Frank Veninga 4333 N. Josey Lane Plaza II - Suite 207 Carrollton, Texas 75010 PH 972.939.8218 FX 972.395.1789 http://www.bariatricsurgerydallas.com/index.html

Hello from a fellow Texan. Congratulation on making the decision to have the band. It has been a wonderful one for me. This board has been a great source of information. We're glad that you are here. Good luck with your journey.

That's wonderful news. Congratulations.

That's wonderful news. Congratulations and good luck on your journey!

Bumping for newbies and oldies. We all need to be inspired sometimes. Congratulations to all of you on your wonderful success stories!