Hello Everyone,

The last group meeting was great. We had three new post op's members join us. Teresa, LSasha and Raquel thank you for coming out. As I said so many times that day, Teresa reminded me of my friend Angie. So out going and sweet as can be. I was really able to open up to you. LSasha you are a very nice person. We will need to talk more next time. Raquel we didn't really get a chance to talk much but I look forward to meeting with you again. We had not seen Billie Jean in a while and I was happy to see her walk in. I'm glad you are learning how your new banded tummy works. It helps to see others and how they are handling things after being banded. I Will join you guys soon and be able to share my story. I can't wait. To the rest of the group hugs to ya all.

I'm still working on the next location... any sugesstions? I know we want to meet in Bowie and I have a few places in mind. I want to go check on one place. I will ride out there sometime this week.

Talk with ya soon, Karen

Hi Connie I am sorry to hear about the emotional rollercoaster. It is good that they found out you have it becuase that can account for some weight gain. I'm sure they will give you meds to balanace out the hormone levels for the thyroid and then band you to help you loose even more weight. This is a good thing. I wish I did have a reason that I have gotten so big, other then me not closing my mouth.

Has big sis gotten her thyroid checked, is it a hereditary thing?

I did see the Vinesqueen has thyroid issues. Maybe she help with some of your questions.

I have never had it before i have been tested many times and always normal untill now. So that still isn't the reason for the weight gain.

Hey Connie Merry Christmas, have you had an opportunity to talk to your doctor yet?

I am still following all of my appointments as scheduled and i will know if i can get the band when i go to Dr. Brody on Jan. 20th. I am Keeping my fingers crossed. Well it is almost time for our meeting any ideas as to where we will meet? Karen has been really busy latley so she hasn't been online to research places but she was saying that we could try Towson if you all want. let us know what you want to do.

Hi, please let me know where you guys are going cuz I would like to join ya!

Kee

OK Kids! Where are we going to meet? And what date did we say again?

:Bunny :Bunny :Bunny

Has anyone come up with a place to meet next Sunday? I am going to be very busy the next couple of days but if you want to get together up here in Anne Arundel Co we could meet at G&M's that is on the South side of I695 and close to I295. Any other idea? :Bunny

G&M has my vote!!! :cross-eye I love that place---seafood is good for ya right?!! :Bunny

Their crab cakes are the size of baseballs and they are sooo good.

G&M has my vote!!! :cross-eye I love that place---seafood is good for ya right?!! :Bunny

Has anyone come up with a place to meet next Sunday? I am going to be very busy the next couple of days but if you want to get together up here in Anne Arundel Co we could meet at G&M's that is on the South side of I695 and close to I295. Any other idea? :Bunny

Sounds good to me i have never been there so i need directions.

You will love this place.

Hey Connie..Our consults ar 3 days apart. Be sure to let us know how it goes. :)

Okay Group... That's sounds good to me. Lets meet at G&M in Anne Arundel County on Sunday the 8th. Just let me know the address and I will send the e-mail out. Thanks for pulling everything together Lord know I needed the help.

Talk soon Karen

804 Hammonds Ferry Rd

Linthicum Hgts, MD 21090

(410) 636-1777

Restaurant's website

http://www.gandmcrabcakes.com/

Thank You

Hello Group,

It's me... Made the reservation for Sunday at 1pm at G&M. Here is the web site for those who don't eat seafood http://www.gandmcrabcakes.com/ Hope you can find something you like. But most of all I hope to see everyone there. Please E-mail me a thumbs up if you are coming. I'm sorry this is such a short notice.

Kee - I'm looking forward to meeting you Sunday.

Thanks goes out to the group for helping pull everything together.

Karen