Evie71609

great ayypapi! I saw you on chat earlier but had to leave (I was working but stopped in for a break) Hope to see you on the chats later. Congrats again!

I agree with Emjay- I have been running medical practices for over 15 years and the doctor normally doesn't open the mail. I do- so when I get a letter like that (very few in my career, but doctors are human and do have bad days sometimes) I make sure that I speak to the doctor first to get "his side of the story" and then I speak to the patient. Sometimes patients and doctors don't hit it off and they need to seperate. He will miss you even with a busy practice because patients who are unhappy talk more than patients who are happy. See you go back to your primary care and say that doctor stinks and then he may not recommend others to go there..... it is a vicious circle... good luck!!

Hey guys I have requested each of you as friends, please either accept or deny (why would you deny me?) my request by going to the section at top that says CP user and then you will see your requests- also if you go to the top Right you should see notifications- if you click there you will see the requests (and maybe more from other people)- I want to try to keep track of each of you as you make this journey... stop by in the chat room there are some great people motivating everyone all the time.... YaY US!!

Mine is on July 16th- we are already friends, Jim... keep in touch and stop by the chat room sometime- we are there all the time pumping each other up!! Good Luck!!

If you are not happy with your doctor then find another one who can follow your progress and do your fills- set up an initial consult with the new doc and explain your issues. It is very difficult to get over a doctor treating you that way- and he will gain a very bad reputation if he continues that. Oh and BTW he can't take your band away---- Its YOURS. And you are doing fabulous!!

Hi All-- I figured I would start my blog of my journey now... It is June 15th and I have a few more weeks of band free living but am debating about starting a pre- pre diet - I am kinda sick of food right now.... I have been pretty much eating anything I want and have lost 3 damn lbs!! Now how the hell does that happen? I am totally uncomfortable in all of my clothes and can't wait to drop the first 20 lbs so my clothes fit comfortably again. Spent the weekend in Ohio with Lorenzo and we had a wonderful time. He has finally decided that he can support me in my efforts to perm. lose weight. I am glad about that- I don't think I can have negative people around me while going through this process.:confused:

Hi All-- I figured I would start my blog of my journey now... It is June 15th and I have a few more weeks of band free living but am debating about starting a pre- pre diet - I am kinda sick of food right now.... I have been pretty much eating anything I want and have lost 3 damn lbs!! Now how the hell does that happen? I am totally uncomfortable in all of my clothes and can't wait to drop the first 20 lbs so my clothes fit comfortably again. Spent the weekend in Ohio with Lorenzo and we had a wonderful time. He has finally decided that he can support me in my efforts to perm. lose weight. I am glad about that- I don't think I can have negative people around me while going through this process.

OK the question about pre-op diet--- it is to reduce the fat in the liver so that the doctor can move your liver easier... if they move it and it is fatty it can tear. EVEN if you doc doesn't give you a pre-op diet it is in your best interest to reduce to liquids at the very least for the week prior to surgery. Just my opinion (Oh I work for vascular surgeons so I know where info is coming from) I am leary of docs who don't have a pre-op plan...

Amy I like your Freedom Fighter tag- gonna steal it, if that is ok? Thanks! Where else should we post our surgery date? Mine is July 16th!

OK so it looks official that we are the July Freedom Fighters--- I designed a tag already- let me know if you like it or not- if you likey then you can right click and save as URL and paste into your signature- if you don't like let me know and I can re-work it - let - Thanks! GO FREEDOM FIGHTERS!!! I am soooo excited to get this done!

I did a sample for the Freedom Fighter name--- check it out- couldn't find a red, white and blue theme but the red is good? Some of the glittermakers have too long of code for our signature box.... Let me know what you guys think!!

Because I am self pay and it is $7k cheaper to go to MI and the doc is great there...

ohhh and I am too going to MI through Belite--- July 16th

I like Freedom Fighters but no month in there.... people get confused on this site.... like I said let me know what wins and I can change the glitter text... Thanks!!

Opps I was on another thread and made the tag and everything--- so please let me know if the name turns out to be something different!! Thanks!

OK I made a new glitter name July Jewels 2009 here is the code to copy and paste into your signature like I explained before.... let me know what you guys think!! Thanks

Awesome Kelli!!! you go girl!

I am in Frederick as well...but I am flying to Michigan to have mine done on July 16th- I would love to get together with anyone in the area after 5pm M-Th.... I live in Harpers Ferry so I have a 30 min drive into Frederick (but I work in Frederick) Let me know and good luck to you all.

I am putting everyone's dates on my calendar so I can make sure to get in touch with you before you go in for your procedure.... I am so excited for everyone and ME too!!!

I picked the lapband because it is less drastic then the by-pass and more effective- with the by-pass you can stretch out your new pouch and then gain all your weight back. I have a friend who did this. The lapband if you get to a stand still you get a fill and you can jump start your losing again. I have spend months on the boards before deciding to do this- when I finally decided I had my surgery date in a week for July 16th.... you also don't get the "dumping" effect with the lapband- with both you need to eat slow and chew well and not drink with your meals. Good Luck and call on me any time!!

when you right click you want to copy URL (that is the code that goes in your signature box)

OK to get the tag in your signature you right click on it and copy then go to your user CP (top of page on the left) then go down the left side and click on signature- then edit signature, then paste into signature- if that doesn't work then let me know. I will be happy to make any changes anyone wants- if you want the year it is no problem to add it.... actually that is a great ideal!! I am so honored to meet all of you guys and happy we will be going through this together- maybe Alex (the dude that runs this site) will give us our own place to talk.... I will email him. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Great Luck!

Sammy- I am here if you ever need to talk!! Email me Evie@mycvl.com I am on email allllll day long. Don't do something that is a permanent solution to a temporary problem!! Ok? Ok! Hugs and Love

Carol- That is my date too! I can tell you I don't have one second of second thoughts. I am excited and if I could do it sooner I would. Good luck to you!

I'm in! July 16th here!! I can try and play around and make a tag for us... Evie