KayVee

to the lopping I say! and girl I may live in Texas, but you got Big Hair in the bag...hehehee. the waist is to die for! go for it. kathi

Hi, put a roll of quarters in each pocket or something! I've heard of people wearing ankle weights under their socks to 'bulk up'! You'll do fine and get through it with flying colors. Take care of yourself. kayvee

I saw your picture in the hospital, you don't look a day over 48...hehehehee! I LOVE a sense of humor too and it is one of my favorite things about you. Bappy Hirthday and many many healthy more to you my friend. Kathi

I'm with Pickly, I think you look fab and the sheets are quite a good touch. I'm pretty sure I have to do an overnight stay also, still WAITING for my date, but I"m ready. Met someone in my agency that had it done on Dec 31 and he says he only wishes he'd done it years ago! Gotta read the rest, trying to do the blogs in order. Have a restful weekend. kathi

Hey BG, my message to Mr. SA, your dear DH got lost in cyberspace before it posted. I told him to take good care of you and to make you stay put and mend before you were up and planning parties or graduations or turning 49! :thumbup: who's your friend, huh? You take care and we'll talk more soon. Kathi

Seriously BG, you DREW that??? No Way, it looks like a tattoo, or did I miss something? I'll be thinking of you and only good thoughts. Take care and we'll chat soon! kathi

Ahh, my BG friend, I'm so happy for you and just a little envious, that's ok, right? I'm in San Antonio for a work trip, lots of walking and eating out, it's killing me, I can't wait to be healthier so my feet and legs don't hurt when I walk! Best of luck on Wednesday and I'll be looking so forward to hearing all about it when you are BANDED! Kathi

Well, thanks for all the great info, I sure wish my docs followed your pre op plan. My stuff should have gone in for approval, waiting now. I'll keep you posted. Hope you had an uneventful Easter visit with the whole fam damily! :rolleyes2: Take care, happy early birthday, if I don't catch ya later on that.

Glad I saw this, love the song too. Your post is very inspirational and I'll look at it often. Thanks. Kathi

Too funny, i'm scared about the paperwork my peeps might have lost or not filed correctly. Note to self, take everything you've given them with you to the last appt and be prepared! Way to go my friend. Talk to you later. Kathi

WhoooHoooo! or as we say here in Texas, YeeeeHaaaaaw! Congrats girl, so glad its rolling so nicely for you. I'm hoping to be right behind you. kathi

Que cute! You can find ANYthing on ebay! Love your blog and it is very pretty! I'll be reading more and sending you good luck vibes. The waiting is a pain, but I'm near the end here also and should be banded in April or May. I live in Dallas and will be in San Antonio the week of April 20. Stay well, I'm stoked by your confidence! Kathi

Question about your trip. I travel quite a bit for my work, hoping it will decrease soon, but what and where did you eat? I'm not telling many folks and I don't want my co-workers to catch on that i'm banded by what i'm eating. what did you order, where did you eat. I normally stay at marriotts and have a 'free' breakfast and i try to make do now with a bowl of cereal. after the band, that isn't going to work, tell me what you did! Thanks. Kathi

Hi JA, I just starting reading your blog and I'm impressed and inspired. I'm hoping to be banded in late April or May. I haven't decided on specific timeframe goals, but I am sure I will. Keep up the good work and get ready to kiss the two hundreds good bye forever! You will do it. kathi

I can't imagine a long approval wait. It seems like forever on this stupid 6 month supervised diet and I'm READY now! Hoping for a late April or early May band. Congrats, i'll be watching your progress! Another Texas girl!

Whatever time you do have, do your research and take a look at the stories on this board. I have found the information very helpful and am nearing the completion of my insurance process and hope to be banded in April! Good luck! Where at in Texas are you? I live in Grapevine. KayVee

Glad you are home, and I ditto the comments about reporting the nursing staff. I have had an unrelated surgery in the last 12 months and got a survey in the mail. I would certainly put it in writing there if you have the chance. There really is no excuse for that kind of insensitivity. I'm looking forward to your updates. KayVee

Still not banded, and still not telling too many. I do find however, that when I have shared (with my closest friends) that they have a story of someone they know who has done great with the lap band. It is a great possitive reaffirmation that this process works and I'm getting closer to being banded and can't wait. My decision is still not to share with many and just wait until it becomes an issue to make a full disclosure. I think it stems from feelings that I am a failure and couldn't lose weight on my own. I"m at the point that I now want to be healthy and have decided on this step to help me achieve that.

You are so crazy and it is so exciting to have a face with the stories. You are lovely and I"m excited for all of us. It looks like April for me also, I started in Oct and should complete in March and then wait for the date. I'm happy to be on this journey with you. I LOVE your ticker, what a sense of humor...you so funny! You've made me consider the fact that I have no pic, so I'm getting on it. Hope the computer is better FAST. KayVee

I'm preparing for life after banding and read that a lot of people will pre-make meals and store them in proper portion sizes. Does anyone have a recommendation of a food sealer that you use and LOVE? I'm shopping for one now, looking for a good one at an affordable price. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

I'm in the same boat (car) and do a bit of driving, out of town work. I always try to get a hotel with a microwave and fridge too. I'm quite a picky eater and only the black bean soup/chili sounded good to me so far. I can bring yogurt and string cheese too, but need something a little more for lunches or just snacking? Any other ideas??

There are alot of other reasons for surgery too, and not to trivialize this procedure, if you have an experienced surgeon, things should be fine. I had a laproscopic hysterectemy in June and had no issues or problems. People need thier appendix removed, cysts, etc. Any surgery is liable to go wrong, but most don't. My boyfriend is supportive and nervous too. He doesn't want anything to go wrong, but he loves me for who I am, not what I look like, as I'm sure your husband does. I can't wait for my approval and will be shouting it to all as soon as I know. Happy Holidays. KayVee

I need your help! I'm going to a support group Christmas gathering tonight and appetizers are requested. I"m in the pre op phase and not on any diet restrictions yet. What would be a conservative treat that all could enjoy? There will be all ranges of people there, pre-ops, recent bandees and veteran banders. I know I can't please all, but would like to get it partially right! Thanks for any help! KayVee

I have been in the process for almost 3 months now and have not been specific about which band I want. My dr uses the allergan and Realize. I met someone at a group nutrition appt and she mentioned some of the benefits of the after care with the Realize Band. I will discuss this with my doctor and see what he thinks is best for me. Does anyone know if their insurance covers one and not the other? I checked my benefits statement and it does not differentiate. I do like being able to log my food journal so he can have access to it and track my progress. I'm glad this specific forum is here for Realize banders. Kathi

You are such a riot, I'm coming back often to catch up with your life! (if I can figure out how to subscribe to it!) First of all, vlogging is a video blog...umm won't my techie daughter be proud of me! :cool:, she's 23 and always playing something on line and reading her face book. none of that for me, google and lbt are exciting enough and provide all the information I need. Your indecision over what to wear is also relate-able. I am in the process now, working through my insurance requirements, hoping to be banded just after the first of the year. Last Feb, my youngest and I stood in rainy, cold weather to 'try out' for the biggest loser. We wanted to take some really 'GOOD' shots of our body sizes and opted for the spandex type leggings and sports bras, kinda like what they wear when they get weighed. HOLY CRAP, we looked awful, but hey, the more awful the better for getting picked, right? Well, we are NOT contestants, but we sure rival the two from Dallas, Michelle and Renee and would have been fierce competitors. Thinking back, I think she and I are the only ones to have seen them, unless NBC has a website for biggest loser castoffs! YIKES. About the above the head shot, I do believe one of my friends told me it is a sure fire way to look thinner around the neck if a photo is shot from above. I say, whatever works. Looking forward to more reading...have a great day. Been to Pittsburg, love it and the Steelers! Kathi