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Oh sweetie, your not downing on me. You are doing exaclty what you should be doing....coming here for support. Too bad we can't all go in the same place together. Boy, some of us would probably turn that hospital upside down.:heh:

Sounds good to me....at least until Friday!! Thanks Leatha...encouragement is what it's all about!!! I appreciate all the words of wisdom from the old & disgruntled NON-failures!! Can't believe your date was the 27th.....we are kind of like band sisters. My bday is the 31st, so I really wanted it b4 then....you know, the new me. :biggrin1: BTW, I do have some BeautiControl stuff to give myself a pedicure. That's in the plans for Wed. I had one at the salon b4 Mother's Day.

Now your starting to sound like me. :heh: I just posted how I lost brain cells during child birth. You will be fine!! You are in good company here!! Glad you found the GasX....it's a must have.

Be strong....you CAN make it through today without junk!! I'm proud of your lunch....keep that attitude!!!

I think the GasX only comes in the strips and chewables. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Were you banded today the 23rd? Don't be scared...you have us to support you!!!

I'm leaning toward the magic bullet. Thanks for the feedback....greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks Leatha!! I am just so happy right now that it's not fair!! I'm getting my band on Fri and tomorrow I get rid of the kids....taking them to grandma & papaw's. I'm not sure who's more excited. :dance: Isn't this a great place? I just love LBT!!

Oooo, sounds painful to me. I have several bags of mulch to get down, but I don't want to be sore b4 surgery and know I can't do it afterwards. Poor DH, he's going to work hard this summer. :heh: Take it easy and rest that port!!

medussa ~ Bless you heart....are you feeling any better? I hope you've had some relief by now. :biggrin1: I know some people recommend the heating pad. Have you tired that? Keep us updated. DeAnn ~ What's going on with you? How did you pull that muscle....were you in that beautiful garden? I hope your on the mend. :clap2:

I can feel the excitement and the love....thanks to all of you for the wonderful support this place gives me!!! Welcome Chris....I'm so glad you joined us here.:welcome: When you get the time, try to read the entire thread b/c there's so much great info here and you can get to know people that share the same thing at the same time. Teresita ~ Yes, I've been walking 20 min a day. My boys walk with me. Just yesterday, my 3 yr old said, "Mommy, where's your exercise?". Gave me a good laugh. You keep me inspired and your little avatar just makes me want to walk!! GreatDame ~ WooHoo....Friday is coming....hang on!!

I was already wearing mine...I planned ahead today!!

Ooo... I have that shaker somewhere. It used to hold sugar and cinnamon. :omg: I'll get it out and ready. What a great tip!!! THANKS!!!

Hold your head high!! You've given yourself a wonderful gift and in the end, it doesn't really matter what others say. I always say that if their talking about me, at least their leaving someone else alone. Tell them you have the band. It was a personal decision and you have no regrets. Leave it at that. You can smile when you see them huddled in the corner talking b/c your getting healthy and feeling good. And WOW, you have so much energy....look at you chasing the little ones around!!! Let your happy spirit show and don't let them make you feel ashamed!!

Sounds to me like they just want more info to back up their decision. If they were going to tell you no, you would have already gotten the denial. It could still come back as a denial, but I would call them to get understand "specifically" what they want and then provide it. This happened to me and it was frustrating, but stick with it. It will be worth it in the end. Here's my personal experience: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=17107 Not sure if it will be helpful in your case, but I do wish you the very best!! Hope to hear soon that your approved. Keep in touch!!

I'm convinced that brain cells are sucked out during delivery. At least, that's my excuse. :heh: Leatha ~ I can understand the hesitation with the offer coming via net. It's kind of fun to fantasize though isn't it? We live in a day and age where we can't always trust the motivations of people, ESPECIALLY on the net. There are trolls, pedophiles, rapists and much more we can't even imagine. We are raising our children in a tough time, that's for sure. All the more reason to have them in church IMO.

Well, I guess that leaves me out, huh? The long legged blondes always get the good guys. Enjoy your "quality" time together.....I'm sure it's time well spent. :heh: Yes, I did get the BB yogurt at Wal-Mart. I can't get that blackberry out of my mind, it was that good. YUMMY!!

Thanks Vines ~ After reading some things on here, I'm thinking it would be beneficial to put it off as long as possible....that is if your losing (and I don't mean fast). Perhaps I should just wait until after surgery b4 scheduling my first fill. I have to coordinate with my DH's schedule, but we always manage. Wow this is really going to happen soon!!

I am getting banded this Fri with the 10cm band. They usually offer the first fill at 4 wks and it's anywhere from 1cc to 1.5cc. Should I make an appt for a fill even before surgery so I have get a good appt time? There is the possibility I may not be ready for a fill at 4 wks right? What determines the amount they put in or would I notice much of a difference between 1cc & 1.5cc? Looking back now, how would you handle your fills, especially your first? I would like to take the conservative side, but need help understanding what that is. O.K. I'm getting very sleepy and not sure if I'm making sense. :rolleyes Any feedback would be appreciated.

Oh, Jon, may you just feel the hand of the Lord and He will guide your family thorough this journey. We lost my MIL to ovarian cancer and at one time wasn't sure she would see our first son born....she did and they became great friends. She also got to hold our second son (which is the spitting imagine of his daddy) and know him briefly. She fought a great battle with that evil stuff. In the end, it was peaceful to see her without pain and know we would meet again. God does answer "knee mail". Keep trusting in Him. I will lift Audrey, you & your family, & the precious one still in the oven in prayer. God does work miracles. You will lifted in prayer by many others here as well. I hope you feel the peace of the Lord.

I am so happy right now....the Lord does answer prayer!! He is bigger than any problem or trial we face and God will overcome evil everytime!!

Did you get in your: Exercise today? Yup...walked 20 min with my boys. One asked me, "Mommy, where's your exercise?" He's 3 yrs about to turn 4. Your Protein? Not sure about this, but better start tracking. I get my band on Fri....YEAH!!! Your Water? Definitely and then some.

What a great positive story....thanks for sharing!!

Here's another link I had saved. I can't speak for the validity of the info....use your own judgment. http://www.waynesmith.net/lapband/why_lap_1.html

Allow me to add my 2 cents.... I just love all you old timers that refuse to fail and who refuse to face the truth without fear!! You are my inspiration!!! I know I can face whatever the band (or myself for that matter) throws my way. This place gives me the confidence I need to make it work for me. THANKS from my heart!!! :hug:

Hi Jim ~ I saw your question on the May thread and wanted to respond here. I am preband, but I have read a few threads on the topic so I've included a couple of links for you. Both of these threads have some good info & pics as well. You can also do a search (link above) and type in "Swedish" to get lots of other info. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=16690&highlight=swedish http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=13765&highlight=swedish I'm pretty sure J&J has not gotten the FDA approval yet for the US, but it is in process. This would definitely have an impact on fills in the US. I am getting the Inamed band myself, but it was the Swedish band that led me to this decision.....my husband used to work for Ethicon Endo-Surgery (a Johnson & Johnson Co.) and had the opportunity to see the Swedish band first hand. We've been talking about getting the band ever since. :biggrin1: Good luck in making your decision and on getting banded!! I wish you the very best!!