Bimbabe

Hey Katieo-

My self imposed preop diet is tough. I eat a lot of chicken! My surgery date is 10/14/08, not too far away. How about you? Your insurance does not cover?

Anne-

Yes, I am making my husband join me. I think he knows I will not be the best person to be around if I am cutting back and he isn't LOL!!!

Hello!

I hope you are better! I am doing fine. I had a bad bout with constipation but now I am taking metamucil, so things are working well again. Down 33lbs! I am going to post pictures tomorrow. I am a little bloated because of my period, I know, TMI!! LOL

Hello gg!

I wanted to give you an update on my status. I went to have the upper GI and GB ultrasound yesterday. While there my surgeon and I began discussing the actual procedural technique as well as the differences between lapband and roux en y (I am a nurse practitioner, I am not sure if you know what that is, it is a RN with specialized training, masters degree, we can see patient and write prescriptions).

So we started talking, I had some questions. At the end we decided that I would be better off with the lap roux en y. My mother is Native American and we carry a gene in which we are prone to type II diabetes. While I am only catagorized as "pre-diabetic', it is just a matter of time before I develop diabetes. The conventional wisdom is not clear but the roux en y is a cure for diabetes! I think if I am going to undergo surgery, I believe that the roux en y is the best choice for me.

Unlike to band there are other considerations, I will need to take several vitamin supplements for the rest of my life. I will also need to have a B12 injection monthly! Not too bad, I can have a collegue or an assistant give it to me. At the worst, I can teach my husband, who is deathly afraid of needles... LOL....

So, while I am not going to be a bandster, I am going to stay on this site, as I have met so many great people (such as yourself) and have read so many inspiring stories, I really feel connected.

Keep vlogging! You don't know how much it helps me. I really look forward to it. My husband, Frank knows you and told me to tell you hello and he wishes you the best, as I do. You are becoming a friend and a part of my family.

Much love and God bless,

Sue AKA Bimbabe.

Hello! I hope you had a great holiday. I have been busy and getting lazy with blogging. So far, I am down 51 and 1/2 way threre.

Nazzy,

I had surgery on 10/14, I am doing well, just dealing with gas pains. It is weird, when I came from the hospital, I weighed 275! But I just weighed this morning and I am 259!!!:thumbup:

Hello!

I have not heard from you. How are you doing? How is the wgt. loss going? I went for my upper GI and GB ultrasound on 09/05, I will get a date by Wed. I am ready....

Hello!

Do you have a date yet or are you just starting?

Hi! I live in Lithonia. My surgeon is Dr. Scott Steinberg at Dekalb Medical Center.

Welcome!!

Hi Jaynell!

I have been TERRIBLE about checking the website....really I do not have any excues, except, I just got busy over the holidays.

I am now down 60 lbs, I am going to post pics this week .

How are you,? How was the surgery? xo Sue

Hi Trina,

I would love to be a friend! I am in Lithonia GA. I am waiting for all of the information to go to my insurance company for approval...i am nervously waiting!

Hi gg!

I am so happy for you 09/01/2008!!! WooHoo! It will be here before you know it. I am waiting to hear from insurance. Hopefully, my date will be mid to late Sept.

Yes! I know I am down to 19 more days...I have lost 8lbs, it has not been easy though. I am taking it one meal at a time!

Oh, I love your doxie! I have one too..Bimini

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HI! I am doing fine, so far I have lost 40lbs. It has not been as easy I had thought. The holidays present specific reason, everyone is eating and I can't! But so far so good. When is your surgery date, you must be getting close.

LOL!!! :lol::lol:You are soo funny:tt2:! It really wasn't that bad. I think it was 10, or if not 8! You will be fine. We celebrated my birthday and our anniversary last Saturday, I ate wayy too much at Maggianos, but it was sooooo good, thanks. I really hope I get to see you in the hospital.

I already voted, I didn't want to deal with the lines.

Hello NeNe!

I am going to Dr. Steinberg as well. How are you doing?

At this point, I am waiting for Shawna to send in the paperwork to the ins. company, I have BCBS of RI

Hi Trina!

Keep it up all of you "vets" are a great inspiration.

When are you going to post some more pics? It does not look like the hurricane was not as bad as everyone thought----Thank GOD!

Oh, I am up and eating a lovely breakfast of jello and water! HALP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:laugh:Hello! Thanks for the comment. I am doing well, but it is still a challenge everyday. I really like to eat!!

Helloooo!

Yes, you are more than welcomed to come to see us in Atlanta, I do not know how to cook soul food, as I am from the north and I am American Indian. BUT my hubby makes wonderful ribs, greens and grits! I can make you the BEST meatballs! Please let us know, you have a home here!!

xo Sue and Frank

Hello!

I will thinking of you on the 8th! You will be fine, if you have any questions, just let me know.

Yes, they do. The groups meet the 3rd Wed. of each month in a meeting room in the birthing center.

Congratulations! I wish you well! I have a date 10/14...the day before my birthday!

Wow! You are doing Great! keep up the good work!