The other thread was getting really long so I thought maybe a new one would be a good idea.. ~Mandy

Just holding my place. I'm trying to catch up with you ladies for one of the lunches. Hopefully I'll be able to soon.

Do we have a time yet for the 5th?

I still need to work on a plant thing so we can be recognized. when I am done with it - i'll post a picture.

That morning a few of us will be doing the walk for the whisper downtown so looks like i'll be a little stinky on the 5th too!

Sonia, we will take you stinky or not. It's just nice to see you. And since you are stinking for a good cause, it's that much better. Anytime the 5th is fine with me. ~Mandy

Felt a little out of place since I wasn't banded before, but now that I am I would love to get together with other banded folks. I'll keep checking back for updates!

Sonia, I bought you some socks....I know I am strange. I was at Food 4 Less and they had breast cancer awareness socks, 3 pair for $2. And $1 went to the Susan G foundation. They have nice thick bottoms and the pink ribbon on the cuff, they are shorty socks. I'll bring them on the 5th. ~Mandy

thanks mandy!

Hi! how is everyone? I just asked for another fill today. It has only been 2 weeks since my first one but I feel no restriction at all. Hopefully I will be able to get it. I spoke to my Doc''s nurse at a support group meeting tonight and she will let me know tomorrow. I am keeping my finger crossed.

Sonia to you know about what time you might be done on the 5th maybe we could plan for about an hour after you guys expect to be done to meet.

Take care!

Hi everyone.

The walk starts at 10. Mom's walking with me and i think she's kinda pokey so I doubt we'll be done with our miles til about 11:30. Maybe 12 by the time we actually head out of downtown. I have to bring mom back to the southside then head back on the highway. I'd figure i'd be there by at least 1:30.

Mandy I can always bring you the LBT plant in case Im late.

I've got some strange side ache today - don't know if i did something funky to the band or not. Kinda don't want to drive all the way down town to find out I just need a good toooot =) but then I fly to DC this Saturday so i don't want to hop on a plane if I broke something. goodness!

I may not be there on Saturday I maybe going to visit my sister in Bloomington. Just in case I will keep checking to see if you are all still meeting up on Sat.

Take Care

Amelia

Ok, so who's in? Sonia I can meet you somewhere to get the plant. Have fun walking with you Mom.

So who's in? ~Mandy

Morning everyone!

I know it can feel a little awkward going to meet new people when you're not sure what they look like -

so here we have our new Chicago LBT plant.

I think it needs a name...

Mandy I have to head into the city after a trader joes run and hop on 55 there in romeoville. Do u have time later this morning to maybe meet? Or if u want to pm me I could leave it in a bag at your door.

See you all Saturday!

Saw that you were banded by Dr. Myers -- is that Jonathan Myers with Rush? I was just banded on Monday (five days ago).

Also when someone has 4 weights listed - when does that mean?

Thanks for the patience...too new at this.

Hi There!

Yes its the same dr Myers from Rush. Just this monday? How are you feeling? are you up to meeting up with us on Saturday?

some folks do highest weight first others just do starting weight/curent weight/goal weight...

Are we meeting at 1?

we rearranged the car troupes for Satursdays walk so i should be ontime! =)

HI guys, I've been MIA for a bit...work is crazy, home is crazy. I won't be able to make it tomorrow...Have to help my oldest with a school project that he waited until the last minute to do...despite my pestering him all week! Have fun and I will try to make the next one.

Sonia good luck tomorrow, hope the weather holds out.

FYI: I have change surgeons again. I went to my PCP and she recommended another dr...he is actually affiliated with the 2 hospitals that I love in this area. I have a consultation on 5/16. The wait is killing me but I am just trying not to think about it too much. I'm just so ready to be banded. I'm pretty sure it won't be until the fall b/c I don;t have the six months documentation part. All in due time.

TTFN

Hi,

I am feeling okay, took the week off, probably could have gone back to work on Wednesday, but figured what the heck. I work at Rush University that's why I was thinking it was Dr. Myers. Nice guy. I have read a couple of things that say that the average weight loss is about 8 pounds a month, is that about right?

Going tomorrow on the 90 mile garage sale event from Joilet to Towanda - the old Route 66. Have a good weekend with whatever you do.