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Hi Joann, how 'bout a pleather thong? poor man may never recover!!!!

Hi betty boop, thanks! Will Dr. mumford let my sister and husband come in for the consult? What happens at the consult? Should I buy new undies? hehe

rlittman, congratulations!

Hi Canada sunshine, sorry about the delay in replying, I just noticed your post now. I called and made an appt with Mumford ( he works with Cobourn) and I'm going to see him on thursday! Thanks for your encouraging words, It was love at first post with everyone here at lapbandtalk, everyone is so supportive and kind! P.S. i'm the same height as you too!

thanks, Mstein!

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of where we could find some long term stats on the lap band? I know that they have been banding people in Europe for a lot longer than here. I would like to reassure myself that after spending 16,000$$ I will have a chance at permanent success.:nervous

oh penni, i am sorry. I hope you manage to keep up your good work without the band. thanks for the info.

thanks Chloe Hey Yoda, I will definately talk to the doc and see. Thanks for the great advice. GETTING NERVOUS!!!! hehehe My dh and ds are coming with me for moral support, bless them

Thanks Tricia and Ralheit! I love this site, everyone is so kind and supportive to each other. I wish the rest of the world was as wonderful as all you bandies!

thanks giblert!

Hi Yoda, Thats why i want to do it on my vaca, cuz if i take sick time, they will ask for a doctors letter, for sure. I know that the doctor will just put for a "procedure" but letterhead etc. may give the game away. I don't know why im so worried about it, but they always hassle us soooo much about sick time, and if they know it's "elective" they'll get thier knickers in a twist!

Hi Bigdog, Welcome! I'm sorry, I dont know what PE is, but as far as your dad being unsupportive, I'm sorry. He probably doesn't understand what you are going through, and how safe the band is. You can try to educate him, but if he doesn't come 'round, just remember, its your body and your life! I wish you the best of luck with whatever decision you make.

Thanks Chloe, I'm hoping he get's me in for the first week of sept as i have vacation that week, and I really dont want to tell the boss why i'm taking time off!

Can anyone say "oral fixation"? Seems us big girls just like putting things in our mouths! Heehee

Thanks Everyone!!! Randi, 275 was my all time high, I have been working my may back up to it!!!heehee

Hi Everyone, On friday morning the bank approved me for a line of credit (on my house *gulp*), so I called and...I HAVE A CONSULT WITH DR. MUMFORD ON THURSDAY!!!! I'm so excited and a little wee bit scared! I'm on the way to becoming a bandster! finally.:clap2:

Congrats Chloe! I love hearing about peoples sucesses with the band!

Thanks Penni. did you have the band replaced after you healed?

Good Luck Canada Sunshine. I hope all goes well.

Hey Pink Mary Wow! Congratulations! I'm not banded yet, but when I see pics like yours I can't wait!!! You look fabulous darling!

Hi pplqueen, Thanks for clearing that up! sounds kinda scary....did he say if that means the band has to come out? forever? is your stomach messed up forever? Thanks

Hi Everyone, I am still trying to figure out what erosion is exactly. Does a hole erode in your stomach?!? Does the band erode? Is it the end of having a lap band? Probably dumb questions, but I just don't get it.:cry Thanks!

Hey Lana I bounce up and down, higher and higher bounces each time!!!

phew! Thanks Emily! I was worried too about getting enough fluids. I guess gulping was too strong a word, drinking a glass straight down sounds more like what I do, too. thanks again

Hi everyone, not banded yet. I have noticed everyone mentions sipping fluids. I love drinking water, love the feel of gulping it down, will this be history after banding? Will I have to sip for ever? Just wondering