Hi there,

I am considering Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora, CO (www.lapbandrockies.com) I know that there are a few of you in LBT that went to him. I am interested in knowing your thoughts on him and if you have had any complications. I am just a little leary since the price is so low, there is little on the internet about him, and I will be traveling from WI to have this done. Any information you could provide would be much apppreciated...

Thanks!

Sheila:)

Here is a photo of my son.

I had this HUGE email for you all but I had put the wrong codes for my photos. So here goes again.

Mal...this is my dog "Buck Tater" he is a blonde Lab. He is actually my daughter's dog but you all know how that goes.

And this is Big Ed

This is my cat Violet-Gardenia with her babies. Taken today.

And yes I carry the sun and beach in my heart always. Here is why....

sunset looking EAST from my backyard. Large anvil cloud.

a few more:

Here is my sister and niece. ( you can see why my obesity hit so hard when I topped the scales at 300) I equaled three of my sister!

This is my husband Chris looking up in the aquarium at my daughter and her fiancee. They were snorkeling the tank while we looked on: (Tampa, FL)

In my OTHER SELF I am an artist. This multi medium piece is recycled ties. There are a series of four paintings called "Tie Scrapers".

They were in a casino north of where I live but that has since closed so I don't know where the owner has them.

Here are two. One is called "Ties Square New Years Eve."

and ME as the Wicked Step Mother. ( I love Halloween)

Okay that's all for the entertainment section of Dr. K's thread.

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Okay Wicked Witch (Lap Dancer) - you really do get into it. Thanks for sharing the people who are in your life, including the pets (they are people, too!). You are a lucky woman to experience that tropical beauty every day. I'm jealous!

Again, sounds as if the 12th might work for a get together. Mal, Woofay, Drews, Marcyinack, Lap Dancer???????????

let me know what works. Hugs to you all,

Question: What kind of clothes should I pack for my surgery? I don't really want to wear a muu-muu the whole time (not that I own one anyway, but you get the idea). I'm thinking jeans are definitely out. How will the weather be down there? I would guess hotter than hot, but you never know!

THANKS!

Mal - I was going to post the July 11th for our next meeting, but you won't be able to be there. What about the 12th?

I don't really care if we go back to Red Robin or not. Any other ideas?

I am doing ok. I worked out. Treated myself to a Starbuck's Iced Soy Latte and hope it gives me some oomf! I have lots to do with very little motivation.

Last night I had a pity party - felt lonely and then head hungry - and ate about a cup of chocolate chips (from the freezer). They just didn't do it for me! I'm trying not to beat myself up for it, it was the first real slip into old behavior since my pre surgery diet.

Hi Dyno!

I'm sure the 12th will be fine for me. I am pretty much open to any place.

Dyno, your doing great! Dont beat yourself up...I always remember the Drews quote about doing this not to be on a diet for the rest of her life...I wote it down on my calendar... it's so true, be good to yourself don't restrict yourself from treats every now and then...I think you deserve it. You are entitled to a treat. ((((hugs)))), I can't get the little pic to come up...there it is!:girl_hug:

LapDancer,

I absolutly LOVE the pics! You are sooo much fun!! Smooches to the pooches. Your kitties..soooo adorable. Handsome son, is he a model?

I LOVE Halloween too. We have costume parties every year...let's see I was Louise Layne and hubby was Superman (hysterical he kept trying to carry me around all night), famiy went as goldie locks and the 3 bears (my oldest son was goldie locks...LOL), I was the socket, hubby the plug, The Good, the bad and the ugly (of course i was the good)...I can't remember some of the others....too much fun! I am all about "theme" parties, we do Disco parties, of course Luau's, Monte Carlo Night, and of course Halloween!

I'm diggin' your art too, again we have a commonality. I ADORE art! still want to be a commercial artist when I grow up!

fun, fun, fun!!!

marcyinak,

I wore stretchy pants and a t shirt. The weather should be hot, hot, hot! I have alot of those "just my size" T's and shorts, they were perfect for after surgery, I also wear sports bras (they are nice and stretchy) and flip flops or some kind of slip on shoe, you are not going to want to bend over to put shoes on and or tie them! and don't forget the sunscreen if you plan on being out in this high altitude sun...and of course drink as much Water as you can so you don't get alt sickness, I'm sure you know about that stuff, but I thought I would add it anyway!

I am excited for you! Hope to meet you in July!!

Good morning Bandmates:

Marcy I wore my monkey PJ's to Parker the morning of my surgery. The fabric is jersey knit, real popular with teen girls in the form of funky drawstring pants and matching t's. You can find them at Lane Bryant, Fashtion Bug..pretty much anywhere. Think comfort. For the next few days I wore my BED and sheets as in slept. Bring flip flops to slide on after the surgery when you are going home. Just keep it simple.

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WOW! We have artists, many artists! Do share your works!

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Thank you all for the kind words. I think pictures liven up a thread.

Glad you all are enjoying them.

Mal I do PARADES as in parade floats. I almost brought Mardi Gras beads to our Gathering. I have loads. One of my most favorite photos from one of the parades I was in:

I got married at Weeki Wachee Springs. Weight: 135 and I was up a little on the scales!! I thought I looked so fat in this picture.

My graduation picture. More the size range I was into. 125lbs.

Family party celebrating Patrick's graduation. * I TOO LOVE THEMES* We had fireworks at the end of the party which included a white tent erected near the Water, a buffet complete with java buffet (I do love my coffee), a live band and water guns/pinata/fun fun fun

ART

Watercolor, ink, pencil. "Punk sister", 2002

Daughter's ex-boyfriend

The Musician. Digital, 2005

Wickerman. Ceramic, 2005

Gallery Show. 2006. Clay Masks. Man in the Moon

BEAUTIFUL!!!

I don't have pictures of anything I have done and it has been years and years since I did anything. Looking at your stuff brings back my love of art1 I am thinking of dabbling again, maybe it will help me keep my mind off of food.

Hi all - Okay, we will try for the 12th, can you do it Lap Dancer, Drews, Woofay, post op marcyinak?

I have been dabbling with acrylics, but not in the big way Patty has. Hats off to you. I loved the "Punk Sister" Water color.

I tried but I can't figure out how to put a picture on here. Oh well.

Hugs I need to go weigh in - wish me luck!

The 12th *should* work for me. I see my knee doc that day and expect a release back to skating which means I *could* practice that night but I can skip it for you girls!

Good morning, All! Sorry it's been so long since I posted. My computer is having a hard time loading this web site. Through AOL or MSN, it just won't load all the way. And when it does, this thread won't load, or it bumps me offline completely. Even now I can't get the whole post page on one screen. I have to scroll back and forth. Grrrrrrrr! :angry

Lap Dancer~ Great pictures! What a perfect view you have. How has your fill been going? I'm sure this was gone over the other night, but what size band do you have? You had a big fill. Thinking that I may need more also...

Mal~ Thank you for the lovely compliments. How is your hunger doing? A few more weeks and you can get filled and begin to feel restriction too!

Dynamo~ How has this fill been working for you? How are you doing with tracking your foods through calorie king? I've started writing things down too. For some reason my scale has decided to go up.... #%@**!!! Who knows why. And I've tried to be more active lately. We went to the zoo for a couple of hours for Cub Scout Day, I've kept the lawn mowed. Things like that. I'm a bit aggravated. I think that I have been averaging 1200 Kcal a day. You would think that would promote weight loss. I haven't been feeling much for restriction lately either. I can chug Water with no problem. Hummm.

Drewslou~ I know your appointment for the knee doc is coming up, but how does it feel? I hope you are feeling and getting around better.

Angie~ Are you home yet? Where are you? How are you doing?

I think that the 12th is just fine with me. Maybe I can get in for another fill before that time. Maybe I just don't know what I am supposed to feel for restriction. I don't seem to have any problems with any foods. Can't figure out if that is good or bad. I'm either tolerating the band really well, or I'm not filled enough. I haven't tried bread, mostly because I just don't do a lot of bread. Maybe I should scarf a big piece and see if there is even a band in there! :nervous food does seem to be keeping me full longer, which is ultimately the goal. But it seems like I still eat more than I should. Or maybe I just can't figure out my brain signal of being full...cuz I really do like food and like to eat. (Sorry to be so whiny!)

Well, have a great day all! I'm going to enjoy this overcast, much cooler day. The warmies are going to be here this weekend!