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(sorry had to split in two...I talk to much )

I hope I wont be as hungry after surgery. My new coworker told me to eat something yesterday because when I was working on a project with her my tummy made all kinds of noises. I know she probably thinks I am weird because all I have been eating is sugar free jello and chicken broth during the day...lol. I will be sure to keep you posted so you know what to look forward to.

Hello Penny,

I saw a post stating that you had your surgery at Sibley and was curious as to how you are doing and your experience post-op? I am in the process of having the surgery done and just had my pre-op test last week. I too decided to go with Sibley based on the professionalism and constant contact I have with the office. Please come back!! Look forward to hearing from you.

Hello Tracy,

I know how you are feeling but you are doing great! I had surgery on 7/14/2009 and have gone from 265 to 232 with a goal of 160-170 in mind. This journey is by no means easy but just think where you might be had you not decided to take this journey. I hope when you get your fill things will get better. Keep in touch .

Hey gir! I don't think I responded 2 ya. Sorry. I am great! I was approved yesterday 4 surgery on the 14th of July. I am sorry 2 hear that ur appointment didn't go 2 well. How much more do u need 2 B to have insurance pay 4 it? I think its a great idea 2 go 4 another insurance company at open enrollment. In the meantime if u haven't already tried a medically supervised diet on ur own u should. Most insurance companies require that...before I went to the surgeons office I had 6 months from a bariatric doctors diet program as well as 6 months of WW...I was making sure they wouldn't turn me down. Do u know what ur company offers for other ins.? Can u c the plans to check if they cover the Lapband? Do u have a multidisciplinary office near u? Sorry for all the questions but I know how devestating it can b...it took me 12 years to get approved (after giving up so many times). Let me know if u want to talk and keep your head up.

Trece :wink2:

LOL...there are just so many interesting topics on here.

I concur last night I had the best sleep as well…I took 2 Tylenol PMs and had the best dream ever…lol. I hope you are not only drinking broth …you should have some sugar free popsicles between then. The Lindora is Fab I fill up my bottle every morning and sip throughout the day. Yesterday wasn’t to bad at work but I could tell I had a lot of gas built up…I think its because I still use a straw…I love straws and they are hard to give up. I also had to keep getting up because my port area was bothering me…I cant wait to go back to the doctor to make sure I am right on track.

Hey girl…how are you? I am hanging in there. I have not lost another pound in two weeks. I am up to working out 4 days a week. I see you have your first fill tomorrow…I will be going today. I need it bad…I can eat more than a cup and I don’t like that. I wish I could only eat 900 but I think I need to get some food ideas. You are so right about “Whoever believes this process is the easy way out is terribly mistaken.” I am at the point where I need to re-evaluate and come up with my plan. I feel like I need to write everything out. My goal was to be down 20lbs by the start of Football season and I am 6 pounds away. I need to heck in more often…motivation is sooo needed on my end.

Hey girl…I know it has been like forever. I am sure you are well in to the 30 or 40 pounds gone by now . I on the other hand have finally gotten restriction as of a week now and am only down 22lbs total. I am so hoping that I will start to see a big difference. I had been struggling with the exercise as well between work, school and traffic but made sure I got at least an hour of cardio/weight lifting 3 times a week. I am taking a 2 week break before my next class starts so I have been doing some form of cardio everyday…even decided to try hiking...hehe. We definitely need to meet up…maybe on a Saturday we can go for a walk or something and do lunch. PG county has so many parks with trails and paths. I hope you are doing well and have restriction. I went to the doc yesterday and passed on a fill…its weird but all of a sudden I am tight and loving it…lol. Wait till u see us next summer . Talk to you soon.

Hey girl…I need some restriction and hope to have some today. I am scheduled for a fill as well…good luck to you at your visit. I feel like I could be doing better…I am still stuck at my 14lb loss. I am happy about it but feel like I could be doing much better. How are things going with you…any challenges?

Wow in the mall the day after surgery?your good. I think makeup and hair has become my new hobby?lol?I have soo much time now. I wish I only had one incision I have 5!!! 4 that are about ? inches long and 1 that is about 2 inches. I have been putting my mixture of Shea, Mango,Jojoba and olive oil on it and hope it helps. I have the same feeling that you are describing its like its burning but not enough for pain meds. Please let me know what you find out at the docs my appointment isn?t until next Wednesday...I cant wait for a fill!

Congrats to you as well!!! How are you doing?? My longest incision is still sore and hurts if I sit down for longer than 15 min. I am starting to get hungrier as the days go on. Keep me posted.

Feeling great girl...how are u??? I amk now down sixteen..its slowing but I am working hard on it...just cam from the gym. Ugh....these fake men....ugh!!!!

Gas definetly gas!!! But it comes and goes and the Gas-x really helps. My surgeon said he tries to squeeze all the gas out but of course cannot get enough. It just feels like a lot of pressure on my chest. I wish you the best today...you will be ok...the surgery really wasn't that bad. The best part is...I am barely hungry...yea! I only had 3 -1 cup bowls of soup yesterday and about 1 cup of diet ice tea. Please check in and let me know how things went. Talk to you soon.

Hello Ms Mississippi!!! Wow...you look great! How long has it been since your surgery? How often do you workout?

Hello...how are things going for you? How was your surgery? I have got to be more active on this board.

Hello...only a couple more days...single digit time...lol. I hope your test go well...I'm sure they will. I think you should start an online blog so you have something to look back at and see how far you have come. You don' t have to post a pic. I think its a great way to track yourself. BTW I know how small the "area" is everybody always knows somebody you know or you run into an old classmate lol. Think of it this way...they wont even recognize you .

Hey girl how are things??? I was banded on the 14th. Congrats girl on the loss and the scale will continue to go down. By the way you are not to big for pole dancing!!! Where are the belly dancing classes...I def need that for my core...we should really cinsider taking it.

Hey girl you sound like me...thats my new passion...trying new looks. How are things going for ya??

Hey girl. How are things? I think its starting to get easier...this whole lifestyle change. I think I was just expecting lose a lot faster that I am now. I just need to remember to pace myself.

Hey girl....I had to come by and with some DMV luv. You look great!!! Congrats on the loss so far....you are already fabulous!!!

Hey girl...how are the workouts going? I am going to try the couch 2 5K plan and see how that works out. I managed to jog a little on the treadmill last night at 3.4 pace. It actually felt good. I can't wait to start seeing some big changes.

Hey girl...how are ya? I am doing pretty good on the exercise...I did 45 on the elliptical at the gym last night and I have a treadmill at home so I walk at least 30 min a day. I hear exercise is the key. I am on mushies now and scared it will start to slow. I am going to see my BF in a month and a half so I decided that I will start back on all proteins tomorrow....damn those mashed potatoes. Last night I made some curried chicken salad yum!!! I think all of us in the DC area need to take a pole dancing class for a meet up what do u think??

Hey girl...I am having the same issue with being hungry 2-3 hours after eating...I am using fruit in between to keep my calories low and monitoring what I eat to see a trend...this is so not easy.

Hey girl...I can't believe it...in a few hours I will be banded. I don't think you can get the Lindora products in any stores locally...you have to order but they ship really fast. I just finished my last drink for the next 24 hours....my yummy Wildberry Passion lol. I am anxious but not to nervous...I will be staying overnight which I am not to thrilled about ( Ihate hospitals) but I know its necessary. Thanks for keeping me in your prayers. I'll try to check in tomorrow after my procedure but if not I will pray for you as well...we are going to be rocking on the other side .

Hey girly...how are things going??? I was banded on the 14th....best thing ever!!!!

Hey I am doing fab how about you? I am soooo ready for a fill. I am hungry all the time but holding out. I am going to strat working out twice a day tomorrow...I am ready for this fat to melt off. They werent lying when they said this is banster hell!!!