KayVee

I've heard many versions of that vacation voice in my head too. I am looking forward to a time when the voice of reason is louder. Have a great time.

Wow, luckydog, congrats. Sorry we won't be July 20 buddies, but early is GREAT. So glad for you and your new band! We'll still keep in touch and follow your progress. Relax and feel good.

Yeah for JULY! I'll be thinking about the lucky ones going in early in the month. I'm less than 3 weeks out now and start liquids on Monday! It's going to be a good 4th weekend, visiting all my favorite foods for the last time! Can't wait to start reading reports from our July Banders! Good luck all!

I started looking into this almost a year ago, so the time for what if's has passed for me. I just can't wait to be banded and get on with the weight losing! I'm so glad there are so many here to help us on the way. I read blogs and have made friends that I'm sure I'll stay in touch with for years to come. I hear it so often, what took me so long to come to this decision or it was the best decision I ever made, wish I'd done it years ago. That will be me one day when I'm healthy and even more fabulous! Go Freedom Fighters... July 20 here! Can't wait.

Wow, never really gave so much thought to what you said, but it sure rang true. I hope that as you lose you're walls will come down. I know that the one true thing about me is that I would do anything for anyone (kind of a doormat, here) and I may not embrace that about myself, but I do recognize it. I guess knowing what you know about yourself and being more aware of it will either help you change it or be happier in accepting it. I'm sure you are a great DOC too! Animals just can't help but love everyone! I love reading your blogs and always enjoy hearing from you. Take care.

Just beautemous! I would love to have flowers in my yard, but there is a lot of shade and can't seem to keep much alive in the heat and shade here. I also would like to have a herb garden, even if was only container size, but again, the green thumb does not live here! Looks lovely! Good job.

Hey you, thanks for the note. I was thinking about your Bandiversary, Congrats on #2. The countdown is beginning, I have less than one month now!! YIPPEEE! What a wonderful trip, I would LOVE something like that, reminds me of my visit to the longaberger factory years ago. Enjoy your week. KV

Its a great list my banding buddy birthday girl! We're gonna make 7/20 a day to remember! We can do it and we will shine like stars!

I'll throw in the short version. I did start a blog in May and the link is below my signature. Feel free to get to know me better there! My name is Kathi and I'm 49?! WHAT? I know, but I'm young at heart and in spirit. I have a wonderful boyfriend and we are hoping to become even more active once my band is in place. I've been divorced over 20 years and have two lovely daughters who are 23 and 27! I was never really fat growing up and joined the Air Force out of high school. The weight wouldn't go away after my second daughter and that's when I got out of the military, just wanted to be a mom. I grew up in Miami, FL and have lived in lots of great places but I"m happy to call the Dallas area of Texas home for now. I have a great government job and I'm looking forward to my surgery on July 20! Kathi

Ohh, BG my friend, you are always so 'the voice of reason' and I know you'll be able to present your case to the DR and get a small fill. It is soo weird how they differ across the country. I mentioned there was a women in the support group who was banded in April, maybe a week or so before or after you and she's had 3 fills and the next one is early July! WTH?? Be strong and get back to the plan, you'll do great. YEAH PENGUINS!!! Two major championships back to back, first the Steelers now the Pens! Whooohoooo!

Count me in, July 20 is my date with the Band Leader!

I've been a proponent of Freedom Fighters all along. I do like bling, but I like the different-ness of this name. Come on vote for it! Kathi

Way to go for demanding your money back. You go girl! I hope you have an excellent day at work!

Hey...GO PENQUINS, I'm glad they are still in the hunt. Enjoy the summer and make sure we know about your weight losses!

Hey Ya'll, July 20 here as well! Yipppeee! There is another thread regarding July 09 on here where we've talked about picking a name! Ya'll should check it out and weigh in! I'm finally at the starting gate of this process too, and started last year in August going to my first seminar. It's been a long wait, but one I'm sure has been worth it and I can say I am prepared now. Bring on the Band! Kathi

you crack me up, no pedestrians on the interstate! hope you recover quickly.

I don't know hardly any of the songs on his list...i'm a country girl and don't know the 'hip' stuff. old fart here! :wub:

jazzie, jitterbugs and jubilent...uh no, sorry. I was glad to get my date moved to July so I didn't have to be a June Journeys...no offense, but YUCK. I'm sticking with Freedom Fighters unless something better comes along. It's got bite and its not to lame, just like us! Kathi

It is the last time you'll ever be here and more power to you. You're doing a great job and woweee 41 gone now and look how close you are to ONEderland...before summer is over you'll be well under 200! I can't wait to catch up to you! Have a great weekend. kathi

Someone suggested Freedom Fighters. What do you think? We all want to be free from obesity, I think it works. Let all the suggestions fly!

i LIKE it! Freedom Fighters... and we can make it all red, white and blue! Excellent idea, Juniper! Let's see if anyone else has any input? Love it, hate it??? Chime in.

Ahh, the promised Land! I can't wait to join you, it will be July 20th now and I'm looking forward to it. You are one will powered strong girl, I applaud you and your weeks of no restriction. Way to go, keep up the good work.

Good luck, I know you are excited and ready for some restriction! You go girl! let us know how it goes.

We have to pick a cool name! Any ideas?

This is finally where I belong. I thought it was going to be June 22, but after a semi positive for sleep apnea, I'm all set for July 20! I hope this group comes up with an AWESOME name, it almost makes moving from the June group worth it! I've done it the long insurance way and glad to finally be here!