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I did it for my kids, so I could keep up with them at the park. I did it for my husband so he could enjoy his wifes body more. I did it for myself, so I could do things (like theatre) that I enjoy but was to embarrassed to at my former weight. And I did it for all three of the people mentioned above, so I could have a longer happier life.

I was banded in June and Dr. Rosenberger did my surgery too. He was great. I randomly had a fever just before I was suppose to have my surgery (I was in the gown and everything!) and the nurse was threatening to make me go home and reschedule. Dr. Rosenberger was very nice and helped me calm down (at this point I was freak out) and rechecked my temp a bit later and it was normal. I still don't know what caused it to go up (nerves perhaps?) but I'm so grateful that he was nice and left me stay and get my surgery! While I loved him, I'm not so happy with the office staff at the Weight Loss Clinic. They sometimes seem so clueless. They have lost several faxes from my other doctors (Psyc, and PCP) and they've scheduled my husband for the wrong type of appointment on 2 separate occasions.

Mine was terrible too! I even have Mirena in place, and rarely get a period.

For veggies, I got some of the just for one frozen cauliflower and cheese, cooked it well, then mushed it up. Also, I've been making chicken salad. I get the pre-cooked chicken for convenience sake and blend it up good with light mayo, grapes and apples. Currently, I'm enjoying some sloppy jose made with ground chicken. (without the bun of course) I just cook 1 lb. ground chicken (in the past I always used beef, but the chicken is just as good!) with a can of tomato Soup, a small jar of salsa, topped with some shredded mexican cheese. My entire family loves it. I've also been eating a lot of greek yogurt and cottage cheese w/fruit. (Breakstone makes 100 cal. cottage doubles with pureed fruits) It's been tough, but I'm trying to be creative and make it work :thumbup: