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I love it.....that is so precious!! I'm expect my boys to want me to pull up my shirt to see the scars like they did when daddy had his hernia surgery. He had that last spring and my youngest asked to see his scar just the other day.....not only are they innocent, they remember more than what we think they do.

I just love this place and I'm so thankful everyday!! This is the first and only group I've been a part of, and I really do lean on LBT for more support than I care to admit (I've always been the independent type). I'm still waiting on insurance, but I'm not so sure I would have gotten as far with them if I hadn't been armed with the info I learned here. This site has really played a HUGE roll in my lapband journey.....and will continue to do so. Special thanks to all of you from me too....I love you all!!!

How wonderful!! :biggrin1: I'm sure that just made your day. Makes me wish I had a sister, but I do have 3 brothers I wouldn't trade for the world.....I would have traded them in my younger days. :heh: Be sure to take a pic to save for your scrapbook (if you keep one).

I agree there are times that we should turn the other cheek and Photonut, I'm sorry about that nasty woman you encountered. In both cases with sarahv & Photonut, I would have reacted in a similar manner. However, I do believe you teach people how to treat you. There are times that you should stand up for yourself and put a rude person in their place. I can't think of a time right off the top of my head, but I will speak up in certain instances b/c there are behaviors I do not tolerate in relation to how the behavior is directed at me or a loved one. Two wrongs don't make a right, but it's O.K. to take a stand for yourself.....you are the best friend you will ever have!!

First of all, Congratulations for running on the tread mill. That's more than I can do....AWESOME!!! About appetite suppressants......I have taken Meridia & Inonamin in the past and both have worked for a short period of time. I'm talking 2-3 mos. I asked my PCP for some a year ago and he won't prescribe ANY type of suppressants b/c of the possible side effects. At the time, I found it odd though that he supported WLS and not WL drugs. Now, I'm so thankful b/c the road has led me to the band. ~Good Luck~

That is truly exciting news!! :clap2: I still want mine in May, but it's not looking like that will happen....waiting on insurance. :phanvan I am excited for you and this gives me hope for mine as well. Maybe we'll be June bandsters together!!

Josette ~ Those are truly beautiful pics!! I love the snow...it looks so romantic.

Amy ~ It sounds like Anderson is plugging along. It does take baby steps sometimes. You do have your hands full though....I bet he is a pistol in other areas as well. I was sad for him when you said he would have an accident b/c he wasn't really finished. :cry Poor guy...they don't understand yet. He will get there. Danny is getting so big these days that he runs me out of the bathroom. He says, "No see me mommy, I need privacy". He learned the privacy part from me. Sometimes a mom just needs to pee in peace and I guess it has caught on. :nervous I think I may copy this post to my hard drive b/c there are a lot of memories here. My mom keeps telling me to write things down in a book, but who has the time?

Super Duper!!! I just love NSV's. You know, you can go to www.jerrybaker.com for some advice on how to make your grass grow. We have a large yard too, so add us to your list of things "To Do" if you decide to start mowing lawns. :heh: Thanks for sharing & Congratulations again!! :confused:

Oh my....you poor thing!! I am preband, so can't speak from experience. I would call my surgeon if I were you b/c it sounds like your swollen. I'm sure there are many on here that can offer better advice. This will bump your post so maybe more people will see it and respond. Take care & good luck!!

Congratulations....you must be thrilled!! :clap2: I can barely remember the size 18 days and the size 14 days were in the ancient times for me. I can picture you with a big smile when you walked out of the dressing room. :biggrin1:

Congratulations on your new little blessing!! :baby: This is so exciting especially since it's your first!! I will pray for all of you as well. We have a baby sometime in our future....the Lord willing....after my surgeon gives the thumbs up (I'm preband right now). Be sure to keep us posted and I will also follow you so I can gain knowledge of pregnancy with the band. Best wishes for a happy & healthy pregnancy!! :preggers:

I would have to say my son is now potty trained with the exception of an occasional pee at night. We use pull-ups. :confused: Anyway, today I had this sadness that came over me b/c I can't remember the last time I changed his pull-up. I am so proud of him being potty trained now, but my baby is growing up.....boo hoo. Wouldn't it be nice if we could just rewind once in awhile? :cry I guess it's human nature to want what you don't have. :tired Thanks for listening!!

Karen ~ You pic doesn't show up. :phanvan Try using the paper clip on the top of your screen when you use "Go Advanced". I love seeing all of your pics....you are all beautiful with some good looking men to boot!! Thanks for starting this thread!! I think it's great!! :biggrin1:

:wow2: That is fantastic!! Thanks for the inspiration to a future bandster!!

Thanks for the giggles....that was funny. Poor Easter bunny! :confused:

Hang in there Nanahanna and lean on us here at LBT. Don't know how I could have dealt with the pressure without this place!! Mvpo8961 ~ Yup....bandsisters for sure!!! Thank you so much....I know I've made friends for life here. :biggrin1:

Nope....I called yesterday and most of the businesses in MI had an Easter/Spring Break holiday. I LMOR today. Still waiting. :phanvan Thank you for asking. I think they are looking hard for a reason to say no, but they can't really find one b/c I've met all their requirements. We'll see. I'm ready to fight if necessary. :fencing:

Did anyone practice this B4 getting the band? After reading this, I think I should get out my kids baby utensils. :confused:

Thank U....the secret to getting that low is NO heels...flats only or I would have fallen flat. Trust me, I didn't stay there for long. Next year, I'll be wearing heels like you Diane. :biggrin1:

Diane ~ You have a beautiful family and you are so blessed!! Not to mention you look beautiful yourself!! :clap2: We always take a family pic at Easter, but this year we didn't have anyone to take one of us together. Every year I feel like a giant Easter egg in my pastel colors. I can't wait till next year to show the thinner me and I hope I have such a wonderful, happy smile as you!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!! Here's me trying to hide....oh well....I tried. :phanvan

Frame that baby on your wall!!

R U referring to LBT Pager? The person must have that option enabled on their control panel. Control Panel Settings & Options Edit Options LBT Pager Enable Pager

Oh Karen ~ I am so sorry to hear this. :phanvan I may be joining you soon as I have a feeling my insurance is looking for every reason under the sun to deny me.....my file is currently being reviewed by the insurance physician and has come back once requesting more info. Something I have learned through all of this though is that the appeal usually takes a lot less time than the initial submission. Do you have a family history of any co-morbidities that could be considered a risk down the road? Here's a couple of sites I put in my favorites (recommended here at LBT) in the event I need them. I don't know how you intend to proceed, but maybe these links will be of some help. http://www.obesitylaw.com/ http://info.insure.com/health/claimdenial.html I will continue to pray for you and remember the Lord's timing is perfect. This isn't over so keep you chin up!!!

Hang in there and just take it one day at a time. I did the regular Optifast plan last year for weight loss (I'm preband). I had 5 shakes and 1 bar a day for 12 weeks....it does get easier with each passing day. I got very weak so my doc said it was OK to have "Herb Ox" brand bouillon cube. They have a lower sodium than the other brands of bouillon cubes. Ask you doc about this is you are still getting headaches or start to feel faint. I thought I was going to pass out one time while driving.....scared me to death, but the cubes helped.