I would like to hear from some Texarkana Bandsters about their experiences. re: doctors, pre and post surgery, and how things are going for them now. I am considering the lap band.

I have heard of several people joing WW with the band. You just have to down size on some of the portions. Which is okay. Just keep a watch on your protein. I haven't done it personally but have talked with a few that have. My pcp does WW.

Lo2us, good luck Sat. What all will you have to do Sat?

Oh, I am changing my isp after today. Finally getting away from "dial-up! I live out in the country, and my options are limited.

We leave tomorrow evening for vacation, if I have computer access I will touch base with ya'll.

have fun sugarbear! Dont forget about my challenge to you. Looks like most all of us are trying to get that 75 pound pin. I decided to eat something.. for breakfast and then make sure i am really hungry before i eat a meal. AND stay in that box. LOL. No sweets. Lisa.. I didnt realize how bad i had gotten addicted to sweets and mushies like chips and mashed potatoes being too tight. Here's to a new week coming up and losing...

lisa i emailed you a letter

Hello Everyone,

I've been reading your posts but had to stop at page 34...will continue tomorrow! But I just wanted to join your group...i live in texarkana and will be having my surgery may 23rd by Dr. Keilin. I start my pre-op diet may the 9th. I'm getting excited about all of it and can't wait to get to know all of you.

~Peri

welcome peri. Good luck in your journey. !!! You will love your band.

Just checking in, everybody. I go for fill #2 on May 8th, and I'm pretty excited. Welcome, Peri.

lisa ck your email!!

yall dont laugh at me... i got a small little fill today. I have been starving and i now can tell when i get stuck and it swells... A little different than being TOO TIGHT ( I guess) What a learning journey this is....I am gonna be very very careful again with my eating. I feel like i am on a roller coaster. I am pretending i am new at this again. I am also sticking to liquids longer before i try the mushies. Look out, I am after that 75 pound pin !!!!

I WILL NOT GIVE UP ! lol. i AM in the box and plan to stay inside.

Good for you Teresa. Hang in there. That pin will be yours before you know it. As for me.......I don't think I'm EVER gonna get there. lol

Welcome, Peri! Good luck with your surgery. If you have any questions...... you are in the right place for an answer. Ask us, someone will answer.

Susan.... how in the world did you get a Rep power of 10??? Girl, you must be a gurooooo for that kind of rep. lol I checked my mail and will try to take care of that little errand today, k?

I didn't make my appointment yesterday. I had to change it to the 19th. I'm either not as tight as I thougt I was OR I have learned to eat slower and smaller bites. Isn't that funny..... I have had my band for 18 months, May 29th, and just learning to eat smaller bites? Live and learn I guess. Still haven't lost anything, but at least I can eat a little more.

Yall stay in the box today..... drink your water.

Catch ya later!

lisa

I just looked at everyone's reputation...... they all went up. I guess we are just "somebody", huh? lol

ljg

how do you look at the reputation?

What The Heck Is Rep Power?????

what is this rep thing? I was wondering about it.

Being very careful with this fill... okay so far, chew chew chew !!

and of course, staying in the box. Lisa you will get there, I am

pushing you from behind.

Thanks, Teresa. It's a mighty big behind to push. lol Or maybe, you have a BIG job AHEAD of you. lol I'll think of some more puns later. But, I think those two are good for now. lol

Shannon, click on the scales under each person's name you wish to look at or add too. Remember the last time we had the rep thing come up?

Yall have a good day. I'll be here bitin my fingernails off. My house is supposed to be out of production today or first thing in the morning. We have a tenative delivery date of Tuesday, so I'm getting really nervous. AND it's supposed to rain today. Might push the delivery date back, plus if it's raining, I have to stay inside and that's not good either. Yall..... I am going to fall apart before this house gets here. I think I will go have some water. lol

Yall stay in the box today! You too Susan!

lisa

my box is sooo old it has started to rot!!!!

hang in there lisa