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I am so excited. I have made my reservations and registered for the event. This is going to be so much fun. I may have even found a gal to carpool with! Here is the information in case you haven't seen it. 2008 National Lap-band Conference Update Early bird special is expiring on July 15, 2008 don't wait book today!! New Speakers added and someone will have the opportunity to win a "Lap-band" Surgery via a raffle. 2008 National LAP-BAND Conference- LIVE and In Person For Pre-ops, Post-ops, Family, and Friends... Dallas Texas, October 3-5, 2008 We'll focus on "Living the LAP-BAND Lifestyle"so your Transformation gives you more Results, Support and Success: Friday 6-9pm- Meet and Greet at the hotel -(buffet included)plus cash bar Saturday 8am-5pm- Registration and Conference (lunch included) Saturday night 8pm-midnight- "Fall Fling" (dinner included) dancing plus cash bar Sunday 9am-11am- Successful Post-Op's share their stories Wyndham Hotel is our host hotel- We have made arrangements with the hotel to only charge us $99.00 a night for single, doubles or quads. To make your reservation please call 877-999-3223 use "Banded Together" for the discount. Speakers Mary Jo Rapini- Body Image and Sexuality Cher Ewing- Is your band failing you or are you failing your band? (My Story) Dr. Sina Matin- Educating your support system Dr. Frank Veninga- Importance of Aftercare Dr. Jonathan Heistein- Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kevin Prentice- Health & Transformation Chiropractor Diane Wallace RD- Master Centers Dietitian Kat Winegar M.E.S- Banded Personal Trainer Chef Leslie Moore- Banded Chef will share band friendly recipes We will also have people volunteer to receive a make-over and then we will choose three people via random draw to receive a make-over after the Saturday event and before the Fall Fling (should be fun). Other exciting events planned Clothing Exchange Raffle for a LAP-BAND Surgery Professional Photographer Dancing with Too Smooth Before and After Slide Show This live event is going to be life changing; you will meet people who are taking the same journey you are, meet professionals who want you to be successful. After the conference you will feel rejuvenated, inspired, and empowered to embrace every change you are going to experience during your LAP-BAND journey. Please check back often to see what speakers and vendors have been added to the venue. 2008 National LAP-BAND Conference (Early Bird Special) pay before July 15, 2008 $100.00 after July 15, 2008 the cost will be $150.00

Okay, I have to say I am pretty sure I have restriction. I can only have liquids early in the day. I have zero hunger until around 200. I can eat 2-4 oz of fish or chicken and I am done, like never before done. It is different. It has taken me 5 months and 6 fills to get here. I hope it stays.

It is very confusing to me as well. I will keep watching you guys for this month and see if I do lose more by not exercising as hard. No worries - I will be back - I really want to get where I can jog with my dogs. This is a huge goal for me.

Has your weightloss increased, stayed the same or decreased since you started? My nephew and his wife are both personal trainers. They tried to explain some of it to me. The old, muscle weighs more than fat, blah, blah, blah. But I just think if I increase the calories burned, I would lose more. It doesn't seem like rocket science. Though, I have been fat my entire life - so maybe it is rocket science :-)

I wanted to add, I had a little pain in the port area about 2 weeks after surgery. It has gone away. Now I feel a little sore in that area for 2 days after a fill. Other than that - I have no pain.

~Renewed~ Let me know what you do and if it works. My Dr. had a fit when I told him about the couch to 5K. I called back and spoke to him. (because I feel so confused and conflicted) He asked me to do it his way for a few weeks and see if I lose more weight. So far I am dropping much faster. I am only working out every other day (rather than every day) and I am only going 35 minutes rather than an hour and I have to stay in Fat Burn rather than Cardio. I am still at a loss as to how exercising less helps with weightloss. It goes against everything I know. He said once I lose more weight, I can up my exercise. He said something about working out hard builds muscle and the body can't burn fat and build muscle at the same time. That I will lose faster if I am not building muscle. He mentioned some other things I didn't quite follow. Does anyone quite get what he is talking about? I know he tells all of his patients not to exercise too much until they have lost about 1/2 their weight, or plateaued. All his staff have been banded and urged me to do it this way. They are all tiny little things now. Of course they all workout hard now, but say not before they lost a significant amount. I feel that this is a bit controversial and I am NOT confrontational at all. I just feel comfortable asking you guys. You all have come a lot further than I have. I have agreed to do it his way through July. Last month, I only lost 2 lbs. I have lost 3 already in July. I almost don't want him to be right.

I am so excited. I have made my reservations and registered for the event. This is going to be so much fun. I may have even found a gal to carpool with! Here is the information in case you haven't seen it. 2008 National Lap-band Conference Update Early bird special is expiring on July 15, 2008 don't wait book today!! New Speakers added and someone will have the opportunity to win a "Lap-band" Surgery via a raffle. 2008 National LAP-BAND Conference- LIVE and In Person For Pre-ops, Post-ops, Family, and Friends... Dallas Texas, October 3-5, 2008 We'll focus on "Living the LAP-BAND Lifestyle"so your Transformation gives you more Results, Support and Success: Friday 6-9pm- Meet and Greet at the hotel -(buffet included)plus cash bar Saturday 8am-5pm- Registration and Conference (lunch included) Saturday night 8pm-midnight- "Fall Fling" (dinner included) dancing plus cash bar Sunday 9am-11am- Successful Post-Op's share their stories Wyndham Hotel is our host hotel- We have made arrangements with the hotel to only charge us $99.00 a night for single, doubles or quads. To make your reservation please call 877-999-3223 use "Banded Together" for the discount. Speakers Mary Jo Rapini- Body Image and Sexuality Cher Ewing- Is your band failing you or are you failing your band? (My Story) Dr. Sina Matin- Educating your support system Dr. Frank Veninga- Importance of Aftercare Dr. Jonathan Heistein- Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kevin Prentice- Health & Transformation Chiropractor Diane Wallace RD- Master Centers Dietitian Kat Winegar M.E.S- Banded Personal Trainer Chef Leslie Moore- Banded Chef will share band friendly recipes We will also have people volunteer to receive a make-over and then we will choose three people via random draw to receive a make-over after the Saturday event and before the Fall Fling (should be fun). Other exciting events planned Clothing Exchange Raffle for a LAP-BAND Surgery Professional Photographer Dancing with Too Smooth Before and After Slide Show This live event is going to be life changing; you will meet people who are taking the same journey you are, meet professionals who want you to be successful. After the conference you will feel rejuvenated, inspired, and empowered to embrace every change you are going to experience during your LAP-BAND journey. Please check back often to see what speakers and vendors have been added to the venue. 2008 National LAP-BAND Conference (Early Bird Special) pay before July 15, 2008 $100.00 after July 15, 2008 the cost will be $150.00

I can't believe it. I am down 30 lbs in less than 5 months! I no longer snore, I can exercise as much as I want without feeling like I am going to die. I can wear clothes that I thought I could never wear. I feel better about myself. I believe I have restriction. I had my last fill on Wednesday, July 9th. I just started soft foods and def feel something :-) I hope restriction will help me lose more, but to tell you the truth, if the LapBand merely kept the 30 lbs off that I have lost, I would consider the surgery a complete success! I feel so much healthier and happier. I feel a bit selfish praying for restriction and begging God for more weight loss. I am going to continue my journey, I want to feel what being normal feels like. But, I hope I can think about how much better life already is.

The Hotel looks awesome! I am all set - come on guys, who else is going?

Thank you so much for sharing!

I feel for you. I wish I could give you a hug. I have to say, when things get hard, I rely on this board. I can sit and read for hours and hours and make the time pass by. I can say, it doesn't make them much better, but you can add sugar free syrup (like for coffee) to your slim fast, when you blend it with ice, nice for a change. I like the Hazelnut flavor the best!

Wow, you were eating a sausage biscuit within a week of a fill? (or, trying to eat :-) my Dr. has me on liquids for 4 days, then soft foods for 4 days, then gradually trying others. mmm, I loved Chic-Fil-A's chicken biscuits. I still love their nuggets, don't think I will try the biscuits for a while! w

Girl, it is going to be a breeze! Make sure to take a bottle of water and make sure you can drink it all before you leave your Dr.s office. My Dr. requires it, but I have read some stories on here - where the Dr. just has you take 1 sip, then you can leave. I have to drive quite a ways to my Dr. and wouldn't want to take that chance. I wish I was there with you!

I can't believe it. I am down 30 lbs in less than 5 months! I no longer snore, I can exercise as much as I want without feeling like I am going to die. I can wear clothes that I thought I could never wear. I feel better about myself. I believe I have restriction. I had my last fill on Wednesday, July 9th. I just started soft foods and def feel something :-) I hope restriction will help me lose more, but to tell you the truth, if the LapBand merely kept the 30 lbs off that I have lost, I would consider the surgery a complete success! I feel so much healthier and happier. I feel a bit selfish praying for restriction and begging God for more weight loss. I am going to continue my journey, I want to feel what being normal feels like. But, I hope I can think about how much better life already is.

I have to jump in too. This happened in our area and I was saddened to hear it. Not that 2 criminals were killed while committing a crime, but that this man was in the position and had to make the decision he did. I believe he had full right to make the choice he did, but I think if he had it to do over, he would have handled things a bit different. My neighbors ask us to watch their property all the time when they are gone. To me, that means protect it as if it were my own. The state of Texas agrees. I wouldn't say I am gun "happy", but I am an Army Brat, AirForce Wife, my dad is now a Gunsmith. My hubby and I both have our Concealed Handgun License. I never thought I would need a gun. Until I was involved in a 2 year stalking incident. My phone lines were cut over and over, my apartment and car broken into, my pets poisoned. The police were involved from the beginning but were totally useless. After each incident, they would ask if I had a gun. I began carrying a handgun everywhere I went - now I am legal (CHL). I no longer fear my car breaking down, a knock at the door, a dark alley or a lonely parking lot. I also don't fear having to use it. I will protect myself, my family and my property. I will never live in fear again. I feel sorry for Horn. He has to live with taking the lives of two people. No matter what the circumstances, that will be difficult.

My port is in the middle of my tummy (above the belly button, below the boobs). I can feel it when I tighten my muscles (think of straining to go potty - the tightness in your tummy), Do that while laying flat on your back. It brings the port to the surface and you can probably feel it. Mine feels like a knot under the skin. You can't see it at all. It doesn't hurt, and so far mine hasn't moved. (however fills have gotten easier)

My Dr. makes us bring a bottle of water - we have to finish it with no problems before we are allowed to leave his office. If I were you, I would take a bottle with me and make sure I could drink the whole thing first! Let us know how it goes!

Your Dr. may be different, but mine requires liquids for 4 days (day of your fill and 3 following). Suggestions - Slim Fast, Atkins, Milk, strained Soups Then we go on soft foods for 4 days. Still drinking Slim Fast and such for Breakfast. I add, yogurt, applesauce, watery mashed potatoes, thicker soups, cream of wheat, and slowly add soft fish, Beans, scrambled eggs. I would make sure and get lots of Slim Fasts in, you won't to make sure you get all your nutrients!

I am in Conroe - we can meet for lunch one day - then you will know someone there! I am going for sure - I actually have already paid the registration fee and everything. I am totally excited about it!

I need the name of the Hotel to make reservations. The number is to the central Wyndham reservations and they have to have the Hotel name. Of course, there are multiple Wyndham's in Dallas.

I just registered - I can't wait!

You are so SWEET! I have been so down lately and that just totally made it all worth it!

I am so excited! That is only 3 hours away! Hopefully I can find some local gals to carpool with!

Too funny. I am on liquids right now, following a fill and I can't agree more!