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.

Way to go...doesn't that just make you feel great? I love getting into smaller sizes...I have gone from an 18 to 12/14...not in jeans, but in the stretch type of pants...I haven't bought any jeans, yet....

I'm still alive. WOrking on Homecoming this week and next. Then I can relax for the rest of the year! Gus turned 3 on Wednesday...big party at Chucky Cheese on Saturday!

I'm scheduled for a fill on the 8th and I'm planning on being at the meeting that evening too. I don't think I will have a fill though. I'm never hungry and can only eat a little still, but I'm no longer sick to my stomach. I've only gone about 2 weeks without being sick and I'm not ready to give up my comfort yet. If I can lose 1 lb by Monday, I will have lost 10 on this fill. If I deny a fill, and need one in say about 2 weeks, will they let me get one or do I have to wait?

LO2us, glad to hear from you! I have never denied a fill, but I think you may have to wait. Not real sure but I was thinking someone said that on here. Doesn't sound like you need one anyway. Dr, H said if you are sick and or can't eat enough, you are too tight. He told me that last visit. He said if that doesn't ease in a few days, call them. I was a little surprised at that. Thought you had to wait longer. Anyway that never applies to me. Sometimes I wonder if I have a leak, like Susan did. I think it was Susan. I am 7 months out now. I am so glad you are doing so well! It feels wonderful, huh? I am looking forward to seeing you Mon.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GUS!!!!!!!!!!

Better call PS to make sure about the meeting Mon. Didn't think about the holiday and it wasn't posted on noscales,com the last I looked. I'll call Mon. to ask for sure.

Hey everyone. How's everyone this morning?

Shannon, Dr. H told me that if we didn't get a fill, we would have to wait until the next scheduled visit to get a fill.

Hope everyone has a good weekend. Talk to yall later.

Welcome Big as Life. Wow! Have you ever lost the weight! Congrats. Who did your surgery and what size band do you have. Just curious. I have been out of the loop lately, haven't noticed you on this thread. You have done so well. Again, congrats!

Oh yeah, congratulations, Susan on the 16's. That's cool!

Shannon, you are doing well too. Way to go. I'm hoping to get my first pin at our support group meeting. Maybe, I can lose the last two before then.

Yall hang in there. Drink your water and stay in the box.

Lisa...YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!! Go Lisa Go!

Still no post on the meeting Mon. night. I did email Mrs. Betty.

All of you newbies...don't forget to go to noscales.com and check out the Blog.

I will call Mon. a.m. and find out about the meeting and then post what they say. Have a good weekend.

My surgery date is 10-10-2007 at Wadley. I went Friday and signed all the papers. I will be glad to get this behind me.

Arkie, welcome, and hope the tenth goes perfect for you!! Where are you from in Arkansas.? I am also from the hillbilly state!!! Hope to see the rest of you on Monday!!!! Mizboo

Good luck Arkie!

GOod luck Lisa too! It took me forver to get the last two lbs for that first pin.

I'll let you know (if I get time this week) what happens with the fill tomorrow. It's Homecoming week so you may not see much of me until next week after I recover from Friday!

Have a good week everybody!

Got an email from Mrs. Betty. YES, the meeting is on for Mon. (tomorrow night.) 7:00 p.m. I don't know why it didn't get posted on noscales. Guess Dr. H is super busy. Hope everyone had a great weekend. We went to Nashville, AR to hear Cheryl Wright, think that was her name. Anyway we really enjoyed it and the weather was beautiful. I haven't been getting out much these days, so I enjoyed it more than usual.

TA-DA!!!!! I did it! Not only have I lost those two pounds I wanted to, but I lost 2 more! I MUST be in the 'green zone' or the 'sweet spot'.

Yall have a good day, I will after looking at the scales this morning!!!!!!!

Good luck, arkie with your surgery. Prayers for a uncomplicated procedure.....

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yay lisa wtg!!!!

CONGRATS TO THE LOSING CREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys are doing great!!!!!!! I hope to see everyone at the meeting tonight. Take care and keep that losing up!!

Betty, where you?