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Hi all, having problem with drinking and eating. I am still in pre-op stage. Trying to practice chewing not that bad. But drinking while eating is my down fall!!! What can I do to ease this problem????:tongue2: Kim,

Hi all I haven't rode a bike in years. I use to all the time:tongue: even done 6omile bike runs and then go to work all night. I do not know if I can ride right away because of my baaaad knees:cursing: But I hope that at some point I will be able. Kimtwan

Hi, Philly here how many are we??? glad to see you here not banded yet! waiting for surgery date. Kim:mellow:

Hi fellow philadelphian, I have heard of your dr.K But I went with Dr meilahn, they both work for the same hospital, which I work for. I know people who have had either the lapband or gastric bypass by Dr. K without incident. Hope all goes well for you!! I still waiting for my surgery date:thumbup:. If you have questions fell free to ask!! just e-mail me Kim

Hi all I think this is great and I would be willing to attend. I know that wheather we are in NY or NJ we can find a good venue and great hotel rates. What about the group rates? I live in Philadelphia which is close to both areas. Send me the information. I know people who would attend!! Kim:thumbup:

Hi, I have been a vegatarian for 25yrs. I gain this weight after my hysterectomy and due to eating habits along with family history. I will look into my files and see what dishes may interest you. Hang in there!! It is not as hard as u think!! You can get your protien from other sources, beans, tofu,and dairy. Try Vegatarian times mag and book. good luck!! feel free to ask anything. Kim:welldoneclap:

Hi, I have not been banded yet!!! I am wondering if there are people out there who have had a gastric bypass after they had been banded or a failed band. What are the reasons that one would consider a bypass after lapband failure. Kim waiting:thumbup:

Hi, I am in the pre-op stages, waiting for my surgery date. I know I need a good protien drink!!!! My head is spinning trying to pick the best tasting one for me. I am a vegetarian and lactose intolerant:frown:.. I have notice that alot of these drinks require some form of milk!!!! Oh what is a girl to do!!! Need to lose pre-op weight Kim

Hi, have not been banded yet!! But I do love bread and rice:ohmy: What is a girl to do!! reading this post will help me during my journey. Stay strong Kim

Thanks, I have not been banded yet!!! I have been to my class and I will have my psych and nutritional eval on 10/28/08. My Doc and I need to discuss my gallbladder results to set a band date:scared2: thanks again I need words of encouragement Kim:thumbup:

hi, I glad I found this forum. I turned 45 in May:eek: I was always a skinny child and young adult. I was just 168lbs at 8 months preg; but I don't come from skinny genes!!!! I worked for 15yrs at night 11pm-7am so my eating habits are shot; I still work in the eveing 3pm-12am. But while I was working nights, I started to slowly creep up in weight. When I was 35 I had a hysterectomy and all hell broke loose:frown: My weight shot up even faster. Then to beat all my partner ended our 6yr relationship:sad: well depression was not the answer and my weight has soard up :thumbup: all if this has not helped with my continuing depression. I have one great son who is tried of seeing me not being able to walk, stand, go places without fear of having to sit and wait for your loveones return. My four grandchildren want mom-mom to play with them without restrictions:ohmy:. My angels are 8, 7, 4, and 18months. I am just tired!!!!. My friends who have seen me go from a sexy 12 to a reclosed 22-24 are scared and concern for me. I wish I had done sooner. I have bad knees, hypertension, sleep ap, and waddle when I walk. I know that it is much harder to loose weight in our 40's but with hope and support I will do this!!!! I need to do this for me and my grandchildren:smile: I have found this site to be helpful in my jouney Kim

thanks guys it is working!!!!:wink_smile: I was up 2 hours last nite trying to get my ticker to work. I did the same exact thing I did tonight, don't know why it did't work last night!!! again thanks Kim

Great advice on ticker. checking to see:w00t:

Hang in there, where are here to get better. on another note How do you get the tickerfactory ruler on your profile. I have tried several times:cursing: I need step by step:confused: thanks Kim

Hi everyone, I don't know how I am going to survive my pre-surgery two week fast. I work at a inner city hospital in a office with about seven other women who always eat.:grouphug: Not only that I work from 3pm-12am the wrong time of the day for me. The women in the office always bake or oder bake goods as well as food. Now the holidays are comming I love homemade mac n cheese, cheese and brocolie bake, spinach dip, and shrimp alfredo are my worse enemies:cursing: I really don't know how I m going to not drink my daily MOUNTAIN DEW!!!!:smile: Now all that said I a don't know how I am going to make it!!!! I need to fine a protein drink that I can live with. I am a vegatarian so I won't be missing meet or meet favor food/drink stuff. I would appreciate any suggestions on protein drinks. there are so many to choose from. I am basicly looking for the right proteint and carbs combo at the right tast and price...lol :pray2: I know I need to do this!! I will feel a lot better once I lose the weight thanks can't wait

:eek:Hello everyone, new to site! I'am very glad that I found this site. I have gone to all my doctors appts. I am going to my class 10/20; my psych eval and nutritionist appts on 10/28/08. I guess after these appts my doctor will schedule my surgery. I looking forward to it. I had been undecided on which surgery to have, but I believe that lap band will be good for me. I am nevous about the operation but I am keeping positive thoughts. _________________ My Doc is Dr. Meilahn; One of the best docs in the field Wish me luck!!!