Hello everyone! I am brand new to this group and I am so excited to get more information. I can't wait to meet new people as I go through this transition. I just had my surgery on October 22 and I am healing and embracing what is to come.

I had my surgery on the 22nd also Diva...I too get tired so easily which is strange for me? Some shoulder pain today for the first time but not bad. Been up doing things, laundry , dishes etc which actually feels good to get around. I am very lightheaded though it seems but that will pass as I can eat a bit more.

Good Luck to you all

gagging on my peach ice tea.............................rolling eyes and spinning in my work chair.........oh' date=' my toes are so pretty today btw....i got my heels on and well.....can you see.....i am holding them up?? see them??[/quote']

Sniff, sniff..what is that awful smell? Put your feet down, they stink!

laughs...her toesies stink and some one has liqure breath........love ya both any how !

ok....kids want lap top...later B******....hugs

laughs...her toesies stink and some one has liqure breath........love ya both any how !

Just call us the sticky princesses!

Banjo =BB

But truth be told, got the big boobs too, for now!!!!

Banjo =BB

I think Banjo has earned her membership!!!

I'd like to thank the academy! It's truely an honor just to be nominated!

I'd like to thank the academy! It's truely an honor just to be nominated!

Definately one of us!

Good luck Valerie!

Soon to be a lean, mean,diva machine!

Truely??? Good God, I truly need spell check!!

Is Sandy visiting Carolinagirl? She may stop by here in New England.

Is Sandy visiting Carolinagirl? She may stop by here in New England.

u guys are gonna get it good.......b safe

Sorry for butting in, but you 4 are everywhere on this site, so you must know your stuff. Would you tell me what you know about stomach and/or band erosion? I read a post today from someone who almost died and I am freakin out. She also mentioned you only get 4 to 5 problem free years with the band. My date is up in the air awaiting bcbs to certify the hospital(?). All my pre op is done. Then I read that post and ...yikes.

That seams to be the topic of the day. There are several threats going on about it with links to research and articles. I can't give you statistics but I can give you my opinion (disclaimer time: This is only my opinion & is not based on fact)

Per my doctor the main cause of erosion is patient error, ie big bites and eating too fast. When you do this the food backs up in your pouch (part above the band). The pouch hangs over the band and the band erodes into the stomach. Again my opinion only. Anyone this has happened to says that they followed the lapband rules and their band just eroded for no reason. Believe what you want.

For me, I know I have a 'foreign object' in my body and I will need to treat it correctly and maintain it as directed by my doctor. This is no different than having a pace macker or artificial limb. I am willing to take the chance with 'complications' in the future. But, I have also followed my doctors orders to the T and I try my hardest to live by the rules at all times. But that's just me.

Read the other threads and make the choice that is best for you. The band is what was best for me.

u guys are gonna get it good.......b safe

Thanks.My folks live on Cape Cod- time to batten down the hatches! We are between the Cape and Boston, we get our hair messed in the wind but that's all.

Welcome Diva!! These are some great gals.