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:)

OA thought for the day:

If you are not happy today, then what day are you waiting on?

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Dee I just want to note that you always have a kind word for everyone. That's one of your many gifts.

Going to do some meditation today. My FM is barking.

Grandson's birthday is Thursday. He will be one. Can you all believe it's been one whole year? Wow.

Theresa I've never been to Vegas but it must be a zinger to go to.

Everyone have a grand day.

Patty

Miss dee, you can put me down for a big fat zero this week. I think I'm retaining water (I have cankles) so hopefully next week will be better.

Marie, I am so sorry to hear about your hubby's layoff. That must be incredibly stressful for both of you. Hugs . . .

Deb, is your eye okay? Stupid bee.

Deb a kiss on the boo boo. Ice and I've heard baking soda paste (made with a bit of water and baking soda) over the sting site zaps it.

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For all.

*~*~*~*~*^Daily Reflections^*~*~*~*~*

PRICELESS GIFTBy this time in all probability we have gained some measure of release from our more devastating handicaps. We enjoy moments in which there is something like real peace of mind. To those of us who have hitherto known only excitement, depression, or anxiety -- in other words, to all of us -- this newfound peace is a priceless gift.

TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, P. 74

lotza, sorry to hear about dh's situation. am keeping good thoughts for u and yours.

eye is still swollen, altho' not like it was. mornings are the worst. my c-pack mask really pushes the limit on the eye area.

garage sale prep is going like gangbusters... more stuff than u could believe. my friends r so incredibly generous. i am blessed. mom still has no idea that she is the recipient of all this generosity. looks as if we might get about $1000; we haven't even gotten everything ready and have about $200!

the variety of goods is incredible. Y'all would wish u were here to pick up on such treasures!:thumbup:

Where is everyone? I get sad when there's nothing to read about on here. I got my butt wooped at water aerobics this morning. Hopefully it will make a difference in the scale this week. My hubby's been home though, so I haven't been able to keep on track food-wise, like normal. He leaves again tomorrow, so once again, the salmon and veggie meals can start up.

Just poppin in to wish everyone a great weekend!

Even though my scale refuses to move (I put it away while ago, but I can feel the "no change"), I am happy with the changes my band has given me. I am able to do many things that I once only thought and dreamed about. Running 5k's, Roller Blading, Tennis, Bicycling even skateboarding! Thank You Dr. K!!! Now if I can get these last 50~ish pounds off, who knows what I'll try next!

cheers!

Deb - 10lbs-2.2:lol:

Lapdancer - 25lbs-3.3:lol:

Laptastic - 10lbs-1.0:lol:

Lotza - 5lbs-1.0:lol:

KayleighsMommy - 10lbs

Mini - 10lbs

Party - 20lbs-6.6:lol:

Okay Mini and K's Mom-- we're waiting for your total! I hope everything is going well!:cool2:

I am down 3.2. I was really up high....I suspect from TOM.

it has been pretty quiet on here. hope it's because we are all out having fun in the sun!

first day of garage sale (aka "cash-4-chemo") is behind us and we are up almost $2000!!! collecting, marking, staging: all a lot of work, but truly a labor of love. friends donated soooo much stuff we are going again today with everything at half price. mom still has no idea that she is the recipient of the proceeds. her reaction to the gift will run the gamut: initially irritated to tears and gratitude. will keep u posted.

Deb, I wish I could come shop at your sale. Good, no, great luck on the remainder of your garage sale!

Deb,

That is a grrrreat idea. Cash for chemo....I love it. I wish we had thought of something like that. I know how expensive chemo can be, my MIL is getting bills every day.

I am glad you have made so much thus far. Good for you guys!!! I would shop from you in an instant....wish I was there.

Have fun , and sell, sell, sell :tongue2:

They are constantly doing things here to raise money for different people. It's telling that even if they have insurance, the cost is overwhelming.

I'm off on Thursday to have a partial upper GI to see if my band has slipped or the esophagus has enlarged. That would annoy me to no end. I am back on the liquid soft diet. They don't really think either has happened, but they have to rule it out before they do anything else. I hate when they say stuff like that. Now I developing the psychosomatic symptoms. I decided to dump the local surgeon and his office, where they cannot read notes and do stuff just because they have a schedule and not to fit the patient. I am going to the University med center where they have a GERD specialist who also is the head of the bariatric center. It's a fifty mile drive, but at least they are less likely to screw me up. There is no one else in my town. My GERD was nearly gone and now it's endless. I can't wait until Thursday. I'll probably develop seizures by then.

Oh Man... I am so sorry for what you are going through. :tongue2: Hopefully everything is fine, and you will be doing much better soon.

well, we made $2377 ON THE GARAGE SALE!!! how many great friends and family i have! all the stuff was donated by them. some gave me $100 checks! went to credit union, deposited all the cash, and got a cashier's check for $2500. will take it and this huge card i made that friends signed over to her tonight. will keep u posted on her reaction.

by the way, put me down for -1 this week.

well, we made $2377 ON THE GARAGE SALE!!! how many great friends and family i have! all the stuff was donated by them. some gave me $100 checks! went to credit union, deposited all the cash, and got a cashier's check for $2500. will take it and this huge card i made that friends signed over to her tonight. will keep u posted on her reaction.

by the way, put me down for -1 this week.

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EXCELLENT!!!!!!

I am down 2.6 this week :crying: