JennChap

okay I know this is silly, but am forever spending tons and tons of money at nordstrom and nordstrom rack so when I get the urge to but a new top I buy myself a gift card and hanging on to em for my after shopping. In CA the value of gift cards can not change over any amount of time so Im golden baby! haha

Oh it will and when it does we wanna see you looking just like that in your profile pic girl~

I am a big straw user too but I am trying to cut back anyway to prevent lip wrikles… lol hhahah so look at it that way! lol

I am glad you are doing so well! I have yet to get sleeved… so you didn't even have to stay the night at the hospital?!? Niceeeee

you'll do great!

Good Luck and congrats on the new you!

Ive thought about that too, I can usually tell in their faces, the nasal-labia fold as my skin care lady calls it and around the neck and chin looks pretty loose. It may tighten up later but the ones I know who have had it have that and its been a few years since their surgeries and when I see people out and about I sometimes notice that. Im worried about the just being able to pic at my food kinda thing there goes eating out which we do a few times a week. That I will surly miss

That sounds AWESOME~ I just had my first surgeon appt about a week and a half ago, and I too was shocked to find out there was no out of pocket cost at all! AMAZING! It seems to be moving ahead quickie for which im excited and a lil nervous. I have my NUT appt. this week and my PHYSC next week and on the 15th I have my second surgeon apt. I think that he said if my other two appts were complete when he saw me next we could pick a surgery date and schedule labs! OMG …. I am excited about my new body too and am amazed at how quickly this is transpiring~

lol we are two of a kind! I try really hard to get stuff Ill use, I have to admit I given in to a few too high to walk in heels but other than that I behave… mostly! haha I do the same thing full the cart… then empty it HAHA I try to buy in outfits usually but for now and just spending money on accessories seeing as my size will be changing. I got my hubby to agree that I should be able to go spend a fancy girls weekend shopping for a new wardrobe after Ive lost the weight and got my tummy done woowoo

I worry about the same thing! I would say I am a tad bit of a shopaholic already. Whenever Im bored I go out to eat... always. And I go shopping like 4 times a week minimum! Its really mostly boredom and I think being overweight I try to compensate by looking cute to avoid the whole fat/lazy stereotype. I have stopped buying clothes as it seems pointless if im going to have surgery in 2 months. I never spend money I dont have or put shit on credit but I buy a ton of shit... that in retrospect I could live without... I kinda thought a lot of women bought stuff like crazy but my hubby thinks Im a little nutty.I dont know what to gauge it by... most of my friends just dont like shopping so they dont spend any money on shoes, purses, hair stuff, skin products, make up... How do you know when its too much? And do most people enjoy buying clothes even more after they lose weight?

I just saw your post, pick up some PUREOLOGY ROOTPUMP it runs about $27 but is amaxing I use it for root volume. After you towl dry your hair comb it and then spray it all around your scalp and flip your head over and blow dry it. It will add a lot!!! I have thinner hair and when I use it people always comment on how thick my hair is. I can flat iron or curl it after but I dont touch the roots with it too much so I get lots of lift. You can only find it at larger spas or ebay. It may take you a few trys to figure it out but you will LOVE it!!!

wow, I had no clue this was so expensive!!!! Yikes, my insurance covers it all or id be SOL! Im sure you can find a great support group in you area and many times doctors attend those. there are probably a lot of others in the same boat who find a dr to see after the fact. I know my dr, said he does yearly check ins with all of this patients.

I have told everyone! lol I wanted feed back early on (Im still early on) and wanted to see what people thought. I was scared and unsure after meeting with my surgeon I decided I wanted to go through with this so now I try to just talk to those who are supportive everyone is nice about it but I can tell there are a few who think im going "too far" but those are also people who have never had to battle with their weight. Im not worried about what anyone with Im hoping its smooth sailing so my sister will do it too!

Thanks! Random question for you.... How is weightloss affecting your tattoos I have been working on sleeves for years and have most of my arms covered and am hoping weightloss doesnt screw that up I have about 60 pounds to lose... UGH

So my lil sis it turning 21 and we have a trip to Vegas planned on March 17th. My doctor would like to schedule me for surgery in February... Is it practical to think that I could go on such a trip after 5 - 7 weeks after surgery? I am not too worried about the eating out as I wont be able to do that and will just avoid sitting at a restaurant with them but as far as feeling well enough to walk all over and be out all night.. I just dont want to book everything and lose my money any input would be amazing. Thanks! Jen

Hi! I just met with Dr. Wetter in Burlingame and he was A-Frikken-Mazing! And I heard nothing of a crazy fee for aftercare programs Hope that helps, I am in Campbell and thats who I am using <3 Jen

Thanks for the reply! I'd love to keep in contact! It looks like u are ahead of me in this process, I just got my first reffe ral, it would be great to see how this goes and I promise to be more supportive than your best bra!!!

Hi all! My name is Jen and I am in the process of getting the lapband surgery. I am just starting this journey and would love any advice that you have for me! I just decided to go this route rather than the gastric bypass surgery and am really looking for lots of info on how life after surgery is, ya know just the day to day kind of stuff. Thanks!!! your new friend! :tongue:Jen:tongue: