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Very ready! My DVR is set to record because I won't be home. I'm real interested to see how all 50 contestants look.

I have had acid reflux problems for years!! I couldn't miss a pill without being totally miserable. I was banded a little over a month ago, and I have no problems anymore. In fact, my doctor has taken me off of my meds and I haven't missed them a bit! :clap2: Everyone's experiences are different though so be sure to discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor. I know for me, it was the best decision I have ever made!! :biggrin1:

Congratulations!!! That is fantastic! You are going to look great in your wedding dress!! :biggrin1: Be sure and post pics!!!

Welcome conniesueb!! I was banded on November 8th so I'm new at this myself. We have a thread under the General Discussions titled November bandsters. Come check it out! We discuss our struggles, our hopes and ask each other lots of questions. We would love to have you join us!! Best of luck to you!!

I LOVE The Biggest Loser!!! I am addicted! It is so inspiring to watch. I am motivated everytime I watch it. I would love to see Erik win because he has come so far. To start out at 407 and already be in the 200's when he left the ranch is amazing. :clap2: Did you see the previews for the finale, he looks amazing!!! I also love Kai. She is a wonderful girl! I love her spunky attitude!! She has done an amazing job as well. I will be happy with either one I guess. I really liked Bobby and Marty as well seeing as Marty was from MO! I can't stand Heather or Wylie and I didn't like that new girl.....what's her name....Adrian. Man, grow up!! What a cry baby! I can't wait to see the finale!!

I love seeing the reasons behind everyone's usernames!! Some have some really awesome ideas! My username is pretty easy to figure out. When my nephew was a little tike, he couldn't say Denise so he called me Aunt Niecy and it stuck. Renee is my middle name and I live in the great state of Missouri!!

Jennifer-Welcome! I too looked into both options but quite frankly, RNY scared me. I am very happy I went with the band. Good luck on your journey! Keep in touch!

HI Mariquita! Missouri bandsters are hard to come by. I was really surprised when I went in the Missouri thread and the only active thread was from around Springfield. I know there are others in my area who have been banded but apparently they don't know about LBT. I'll have to clue them in. :heh:

Hey Cindy! You're not too far from MO. We are still "neighbors". :biggrin1: Waiting is such a hard thing to do! Good luck and I hope you get your date soon.

Hi!! I thought surely there had to be other people on LBT besides just myself. It's nice to chat with everyone on LBT but I was hoping there were some "locals" online to chat about things happening in NEMO. Do you still have a lot of snow from the recent storm? We didn't get much, thankfully, and it's about all melted away now. Are you still in the learning phase on lapband or just waiting for a surgery date?

I was wondering if there are any bandsters on LBT from NEMO? It would be great to "meet" some!

Welcome mamamanikay! I was banded in November as well. We have our own thread titled November Bandsters under General Discussions. You'll have to come join us!

Kat-My thought process was exactly the same way!! Lapband is a TRUE lifesaver!

I have no health problems outside of being obese but my family does and my main reason for having the surgery was because I didn't want to develop those problems. I also want to have children but I want to be a healthier weight before doing so. But there is still that side of me that wants to be sexy...what woman doesn't?!? :heh: I would be fooling myself if I said vanity didn't play a part in my decision. I have people tell me all the time how beautiful I am, but I don't see it. When I look in the mirror, I see fat. I want to be attractive for my husband, I want to turn heads and I want to buy all the cute clothes that everyone else is wearing. Vanity, although not the main reason, was definitely a factor for me.

My doc recommends Flinstones Complete and they aren't bad.

Congrats sissybubbie and welcome to LBT! There is a wealth on info on here but if you have questions or concerns, let us know, that's why we are all here!

That's great! Talking about it is good progress. I think he'll come around, it just may take time. He loves you and doesn't want to take a chance at losing you and eventually he will learn that he runs a greater risk of that if you stay how you are as opposed to having the surgery. I hope the seminar helps him understand better.

Congratulations suzy and good luck to you!! The band is a wonderful tool and I am so happy I decided to do it! Post as soon as you are able after surgery and let us know how you are doing!

Welcome to LBT! What an exciting time for you! If you have any questions, ask away. We are all here for the same thing...knowledge and support.

I went to the seminar in September 2005 and was just banded last month. I was ready to sign-up that night but my hubby wasn't so sure. We finally decided to proceed with it this past August and I was approved by insurance in October. It has been a wonderful journey so far and I look forward to all the exciting possiblities the band provides me with! Good luck and if you have more questions, LBT has wonderful members and is a wealth of information!

:welcomeB: I live in NE MO so not too far away. There are some wonderful surgeons in Missouri and great people on LBT. Best of luck to you!

:welcome: Hello karenbarb! We share a DOB! I am loving my band! It is becoming my best (yet sometimes fickle) friend. We are all in this journey together and LBT has wonderful friends onboard. I have learned so much already and gained lots of support. Anytime you have questions or just want to have a shoulder to cry on, we are all here! Good Luck!!!

Thanks for sharing those. What a nice break in my day!

FullofGrace - You are definitely in my prayers. It's never easy to lose a loved one. If you need to talk, remember we are all here for you.

:funnypost: Well said!!