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Good for you, I know that must of felt really good! Keep up the good work!

Just think about how healthy you are gonna be, Stephaney. You can make this happen. Just take baby steps. Keep hydreated. Is your Husband supportive?

Electra, I wish I would of thought to taken a pic of the Suite Number written with Sharpie! I think I was too traumatized at the time! Hilarious, Absolutely Hilarious! Emily, I don't have a Consult scheduled yet. I'm going to the Seminar in January. KDee, makes you really think twice doesn't it? I already ran checks on all the Surgeons of the Team at Emory. Praise God, they all have really great records. No malpractices to date at all. Unlike all the other Surgeons that were available to me. I am so glad I didn't give up, and keep researching. I can only pray they have good bedside manners, too. Time will tell.

Its already time for Protein Shakes? okay if we must! :-) Im proud of you. I know you had last mealitis but you still left a few things uneaten. I know the next two weeks on going to be tough but you can do it. Take it in short spurts if you have to, but you can make it happen. I will be here to support you all the way!

I dont think anyone can, Sapphire! I'm in withdrawal! Arrrrrrrrrrgggghhhhhhhhh!

Thank you Everyone! I am glad I walked away, too! I am glad I researched, and didn't stick my head in the sand like some people do. Idswims, I don't think he has much business at all. DocVooDoo...Good luck on your Journey ahead!

Emily, I agree with the other Banders. Most PCPs are very uninformed about WLS. I wouldn't get myself stressed about what he said. Just go to your Psych evaluation, be honest, and deal with it from there. My Psychiatrist was very happy I was researching Lapband surgery. He thought this would be a very good option for me. I haven't had an Official Psych evaluation yet, but I am confident there will be no problems. I have Bipolar Disorder Type II, and Severe Anxiety Disorder. I deal with Mania, Depression, and Anxiety when I am not medicated. I know some of these reasons are why I have been a compulsive overeater in the past but I no longer have those issues under care and meds. Just be honest, Emily. You want to get healthy and you are doing something about it. No Doctor could think that was a bad thing.:bored:

My immediate resounding answer is YES! Yet, two things come to mind. I would check the Surgeons Medical License out. See if he has had any complaints filed against him, any malpractices, etc. I did this myself just yesterday and switched Surgeons. Second, Meet the Surgeon, See what you think about him one on one. Take a list of questions, and Don't be afraid to ask. You are paying him for his services, you don't owe him anything. If all goes well, Switch Surgeons. I definetely would want a Surgeon locally if I could have one. I have to travel almost a hour myself. I would be delighted to have Surgeons of the caliber I have found locally. But its not to be so I will travel. Research, take your time, and be wise in your choice. Its something you will be living with for a long time. :bored:

Congrats on your Surgery, My prayers will be with this morning! Looking forward to following your Journey ahead!

I am preband, and Im sure they are other bandsters you may be able to give you better advice but being the worry wort that I am I wouldn't accept waiting until December 28th. Especially since the Surgeon didn't come in and check you himself. Complications can be avoided by getting on top it early. JMO.

Is everyone else having problems getting into chat that I am?

Is everyone else having problems getting into chat that I am?

Bailed my LAP-BAND® Consult! Early this morning I was on the computer and searched for my LAP-BAND® Surgeon's website to print out the patient information packet I needed to take to my appointment. The website had expired on the 14th on November. I sat there looking at the computer dazed. I was going to a Surgeon who had let his website expire??? This was my first Red Flag of the Day. I decided to look up Dr. Hixon and see if there were any complaints filed against his medical license. There were no complaints yet he has 3+ malpractice suit he has paid. This was my Second Red Flag of the Day. The only reason I went to the appointment was my Mom had an appointment at Emory University, and she wanted me to ride with her to Atlanta. I was so NOT going to go. When we got to the Atlanta Medical Center, the area was run down, not well kept, not a hostipal I wanted to go to by choice. This was my Third Red Flag of the Day. I walked into the Building, and was greeted by a Homeless Woman. Sitting with her Grocery Sacks, and empty coffee cup she was collecting change in. She was quite nice and I felt bad that I had nothing to give her. The walls were poorly lit, the carpet were ragged and worn, the walls needs to be scrubbed and painted. When I got the Elevator, I said a Prayer because I truly was not sure we would survive the trip. When I arrived at my Floor, I got off looked for some direction to my Surgeon's office. It was easily found, written in Permanent Black Maker on the wall. 440 to the Left. This was my Fourth Red Flag of the Day. Shaken and traumatized from the trip up. I arrive at the office . I arrived in the office. They said they were just calling me. I looked down. yes I missed a call. They were calling me to tell me Dr. Hixon couldn't see me today he could reschedule for after the holidays. uhhhhhhhhh......... no thanks I will get my own. Note: I did get New Surgeons, I signed up with Emory University Bariartic Center of Atlanta. My Info Seminar is Jan. 14th!~

Bailed my LAP-BAND® Consult! Early this morning I was on the computer and searched for my LAP-BAND® Surgeon's website to print out the patient information packet I needed to take to my appointment. The website had expired on the 14th on November. I sat there looking at the computer dazed. I was going to a Surgeon who had let his website expire??? This was my first Red Flag of the Day. I decided to look up Dr. Hixon and see if there were any complaints filed against his medical license. There were no complaints yet he has 3+ malpractice suit he has paid. This was my Second Red Flag of the Day. The only reason I went to the appointment was my Mom had an appointment at Emory University, and she wanted me to ride with her to Atlanta. I was so NOT going to go. When we got to the Atlanta Medical Center, the area was run down, not well kept, not a hostipal I wanted to go to by choice. This was my Third Red Flag of the Day. I walked into the Building, and was greeted by a Homeless Woman. Sitting with her Grocery Sacks, and empty coffee cup she was collecting change in. She was quite nice and I felt bad that I had nothing to give her. The walls were poorly lit, the carpet were ragged and worn, the walls needs to be scrubbed and painted. When I got the Elevator, I said a Prayer because I truly was not sure we would survive the trip. When I arrived at my Floor, I got off looked for some direction to my Surgeon's office. It was easily found, written in Permanent Black Maker on the wall. 440 to the Left. This was my Fourth Red Flag of the Day. Shaken and traumatized from the trip up. I arrive at the office . I arrived in the office. They said they were just calling me. I looked down. yes I missed a call. They were calling me to tell me Dr. Hixon couldn't see me today he could reschedule for after the holidays. uhhhhhhhhh......... no thanks I will get my own. Note: I did get New Surgeons, I signed up with Emory University Bariartic Center of Atlanta. My Info Seminar is Jan. 14th!~:biggrin:

Happy Bandiversary! You are truly an inspiration to me. I have the same kind of goals before me. Hearing someone say "if you fall off the wagon get right back on." Makes me feel better. It lets me know you don't have to perfect at this to make it work or to see results. Thank you for sharing your story, Looking forward to following your journey. God Bless.

Very well said, you have a way with words. I can't wait to have my own relationship with the BAND. Good luck on your Journey.

Congratulations on your Band Date! Try to stay hydrated and that will help you not feel as hungry. Water, Crystal Light, Propel, Powerade Zero are great choices. Every time you think you are hungry get something to drink. It will really help. I'm preband myself, I have taken off 30 lbs. so far. Good look on your Journey!

I think this is going to be my hardest obstacle. I want to get Healthy, being slim is just a by product. I want to live a full life without being sick anymore. I know the Lapband can help me learn to small, healthy protions that will get this unhealthy Fat off my body. I want to get healthy, and I want to make healthy choices. I can't wait to get my Lapband and get Started! Thanks for sharing this, it's really inspired me this morning!

Congratulations on your band, Salty! Be good to you!

You brought tears to my eyes Salty. You are so right. We have to stay focused, no bad food choice is worth dying over. I want to see my kids grow up. Thank you for sharing, Salty!

You have a great way of looking at it, not focusing this holidays based on what foods we can eat. I guess we have done this or we would be in the position. When I went to my Consult today I was very concerned I was going to get a Preholiday Date. I didn't want the Holidays to be Focused on Mommy being sick for my 6 year old. As it turned out, That Surgeon was not for me, and my Information Seminar is now January 14th. Like you said, I believe things happen for a reason. This doesn't mean I am going to eat everything in site for the next two months, or even through the holidays. I still plan to eat healthy, and try to increase my exercise. I'm going to take a tip for you if you don't mind. I'm going to make these holidays about more than just food. Celebrate the Reason for the Season. Enjoy your Journey, I pray it goes well for you!

Hi, Pam! Liquid Diets can be an great option to shrink your liver for the surgery but its not the only way to do the pre op diet. www.sparkpeople.com is a great free tool to a diet plan to stay within 1000 calories, and journal your nutrition. I love Spark People myself! You can set yourself other kinds of goals, too! Great motivational too. I'm looking forward to upgrading my phone where I can access Spark people from my phone and journal my food choices. I had a blog at blogger if you would like to read it. Its at www.kickinfatsazz.blogspot.com Im just a beginner blogger myself, but feel free to add any comments. When is your band date?

I've take this same eye opening pics, and mean are posted so everyone can be free to look! Who ever thought somoone could let them happen? That's what I say when I look at my body. Not one belly roll, but several, and the back rolls. Geez. No wonder. People walk right by me, like I dont insist. Im just a great glob of lard to them. I won't be because Im getting a Lapband. Woooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooo! it wont be until January 2010 but New years bring New Starts. Im good with that. Girl, don't worry about what you say in the pic, know you are changing for the better. Make it happen. KICK FAt in it Azz@@@@@:bored:

I talked about it in my blog,www.kickinfatsazz.blogspot.com, you can read about there. I got new Surgeons at Emory University's Bariartic Center. My seminar is Jan 14th. Im excited. :bored:

I got in earlier tonight, and had to go to the store. Now I can't get back in. ARRRRRRRrgghhhh!