Hi, my bandfriends! I received a call and a letter from UHC (my ins), stating that I have been approved for the LB surgery! Janet, Donna, Ms. Joy, Randy: Looks like the last pic that my daughter and I took at Red, Hot, and Blue last month is my official "before" picture.

Yeee-ha!:clap2:

Congratulations!

Here's to a speedy recovery!

Anita, I didn't even know that you were headed in for your surgery. I guess I missed some of the posts. We almost have the same birthdate...mine 6/24 and we won't discuss the year....LOL Let us hear if you need anything. Congratulations on getting your band and many happy losses, hon. Heal well and heal fast!

I'm so glad I have this site for support! I have learned SO much from you. Thanks, Michelle, Randy, and Ms. Joy!:biggrin1:

How are you feeling, hon? Is that baby girl taking care of you, now??? hehehe

Randy and Ms Joy:

I'm feeling great! I've been pretty active with walking around the house and riding to the store with my Mom. Mom and DD were here for the weekend; now I'm on my own. I'm so hungry; but I can handle it :eek:

Well, just remember (please, please, please) that this phase is for healing. Don't worry about losing. Joy did a pretty good job of it by CONSTANTLY having something at hand to sip on. And she really enjoyed the trips to Sonic for a semi-frozen treat. And she still lost weight.

I'm a meat eater. I wish I could have a "pork chop" popsicle or BBQ slush!

Maybe some pinto bean juice.

LMAO.....think of it as liquified alligator....gator ade....yes?....no?....maybe? Well, soon enough you'll be on semi-liquids and then mushies. Maybe you can blend up a chicken breast or something. Mmmmmm, refried beans.....mashed garlic potatoes....LOL

I have cooked some homemade soups and runny mashed potatoes, strained them, and put them in the freezer. I can live with that another 3-4 days. I am walking 40-50minutes a day; walking makes me hungrier.

How did you like Dr. McCarty? I was just referred to him and would like to know information about him and how he handles things before I go see him. I already signed up for the seminar, what should I expect after that?