I just found out my surgery will be in July (granted my pre-op testing goes okay) SOOOOOOOOO

Here's a thread for everyone getting banded in July 07!

Does anyone have any good ideas for a neat name we could call ourselves?

I forgot to post this for everyone. I found 97% fat free Hebrew National Hot Dogs at Wal-Mart a couple of days ago. They only have 45 calories per hot dog. So for those of you who are not planning to spend their 4th of July in a compression garment sipping on a vicodin margarita this could be a great alternative to bring with you to a BBQ. Also if you are looking for sausages...Johnsonville has great Turkey/Cheddar sausages that are 130 calories. If you can find the Jenny-O Turkey cheddar sausages they are only 120. I eat these a lot for breakfast. I love em! You should be able to find any of these in the hot dog section of your favorite grocery store!

I should have gone into advertising!

You're right, you should have! And if you're in an area with a Sam's club, those Aidell's chicken sausages are divine! I'm completely in love with the Pineapple Bacon and they are really low cal for sausages....I cut it into about 20 pieces and have a wonderful time with the taste. Oh they are awesome. The sun dried tomato are good too....and sam's brand asiago and spinach are good too...those are the three I've tried. But LOVE LOVE LOVE the pineapple bacon.

Okay, just finished with my website tweeking. At least for tonight. I will probably think all night about how to make it better and play with it tomorrow.

Good night ladies. I'll see you all tomorrow.

Okay, just finished with my website tweeking. At least for tonight. I will probably think all night about how to make it better and play with it tomorrow. Good night ladies. I'll see you all tomorrow.

Web site looks great! I enjoyed all the pictures.

Very nice family!

Happy Canada Day!!

Well, a little belated!

Good Morning Gang

How is everyone this fine morning

Well for me my little bear got out (hole in block wall where the overflow of water drains) and had to chase him for 15 minutes - this was at 5:45 a.m. :cool2: He got the bad dog talk - but he has always been a runner so I guess I should know that he doesn't pay attention for long anyway to my bad dog talks - Now my little angel - she is a good dog - tell her to stop and she stops rolls over and is totally submissive. Bear when to school - she didn't :thumbup: Just like kids - you have one that listens and the other doesn't.

So I got a little exercise this morning

On my 1st bottle of water...

CBL :thumbup:

Hi everyone! Haven't stopped by in over a month as I'm just too busy these days. Hope everyone is stilling doing well with their dieting or maintenance as the case may be. I'm still good! I eat pretty healthy and get a good amount of exercise regularly. Still eating ice cream most nights, but my body must like the extra calcium, as it doesn't hurt in the least. I'm still maintaining my weight just fine!

I went for my approx. 8 to 9 month visit in March or April, but didn't get a fill and since I relocated to Florida, I wasn't able to make any more visits. My surgery date was 7/16 and that included free visits and fills for one year. Dr told me to find someone here, just in case I had any problems, but unless the tubing begins leaking and I gain weight, I'm not sure what kind of problems I could have, since I don't think I'll ever need a fill again.

I got too far behind here last month, so there's no way I'm going to go back and read almost two months worth of posts, so I'll just pop in and read a few current pages when I can.

Question: I seem to get into trouble and PB on food only at certain times of the month. The first week of my cycle (or pack of BC pills, since I don't seem to be having periods any more) I seem to be very tight. And I can get into trouble very quickly with all types of foods and then the rest of the month, I can go a week or two without any problems unless I really eat too much or swallow without chewing stupidly. Anyone else experiencing this?

Q2: I get sharp pains, like I would imagine a hernia would feel like in my lower left side, intestines height. I mentioned it to my dr on a few occasions, but he didn't think anything with the band could be causing it. I tend to get the pains when I've overeaten or just eaten a decent size meal and then walk around. It's the type of pain, where you put your hand over it and press in as if to support something. Anybody experiencing anything like that? Otherwise.....I'm in great shape, I swear it! :thumbup:)

Steph Cute Kids and love your new picture -

Brandy - you sound like you are doing great !!!

Karri - Prayers for a safe surgery & speedy recovery - you will be in our prayers & hearts. Xoxoxo Janet

Just got a call from the surgery center. My surgery doesn't start until 9AM tomorrow so it will be late when I get home. It is still scheduled for 6 hours so I should be out of surgery around 3PM. My DH will text Janet and she will post when I am out of surgery. I will post when I get home.

Just got a call from the surgery center. My surgery doesn't start until 9AM tomorrow so it will be late when I get home. It is still scheduled for 6 hours so I should be out of surgery around 3PM. My DH will text Janet and she will post when I am out of surgery. I will post when I get home.

We're with ya, Kid!!

We'll all be waiting to hear how you're doing.

You've been on my mind all week...

your run, your birthday, your surgery!!

Quite a week for you!!

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::ohmy:

You're right, you should have! And if you're in an area with a Sam's club, those Aidell's chicken sausages are divine! I'm completely in love with the Pineapple Bacon and they are really low cal for sausages....I cut it into about 20 pieces and have a wonderful time with the taste. Oh they are awesome. The sun dried tomato are good too....and sam's brand asiago and spinach are good too...those are the three I've tried. But LOVE LOVE LOVE the pineapple bacon.

sTEPHANIE;

I love your new picture!!! Wow, how much younger you look... I have my hair cut just the same way last week...

How cool is that?

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We're with ya, Kid!!

We'll all be waiting to hear how you're doing.

You've been on my mind all week...

your run, your birthday, your surgery!!

Quite a week for you!!

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::ohmy:

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow - best of drugs for your surgery!!:thumbup:

I've been MIA yest. and today.... My Mom went in for her Angiogram this morning..

Not good results... she is NOT a candidate for AngioPlasty or STENT...

She has TWO major heart arteries that are 100% blocked, the third one is 80% blocked... being as she is 85 yrs old and already had a couple strokes and 1 heart attach they don't recomment the Bypass Open heart surgery.

Needless to say we are very dissappointed tonight.

My Mom is taking the news very well... She says " I am not having any more shit done to me, I'm old and that's that."

I want to argue with her, and give her any chance that she might have improved heart function and breathing... but alas it is ultimately HER decision... it just really sucks large.

I've been MIA yest. and today.... My Mom went in for her Angiogram this morning..

Not good results... she is NOT a candidate for AngioPlasty or STENT...

She has TWO major heart arteries that are 100% blocked, the third one is 80% blocked... being as she is 85 yrs old and already had a couple strokes and 1 heart attach they don't recommend the Bypass Open heart surgery.

Needless to say we are very disappointed tonight.

My Mom is taking the news very well... She says " I am not having any more shit done to me, I'm old and that's that."

I want to argue with her, and give her any chance that she might have improved heart function and breathing... but alas it is ultimately HER decision... it just really sucks large.

So sorry to hear that, Candice. It's got to be her decision. My Mom just turned 86. She had 4X Bypass 5 years ago (in Buffalo), on Valentine's Day! It was a very tough recovery period including about a month in a rehab center. Fortunately, one where my youngest sister works, so she got really good care, lots of attention. My uncle (Dear old Uncle Ed) came close to getting tossed out on his ear more than once, but even he survived. Very difficult surgery at that age.

Love on her & see that she's kept comfortable & happy. Nothing more you can do.

I've been MIA yest. and today.... My Mom went in for her Angiogram this morning..

Not good results... she is NOT a candidate for AngioPlasty or STENT...

She has TWO major heart arteries that are 100% blocked, the third one is 80% blocked... being as she is 85 yrs old and already had a couple strokes and 1 heart attach they don't recomment the Bypass Open heart surgery.

Needless to say we are very dissappointed tonight.

My Mom is taking the news very well... She says " I am not having any more shit done to me, I'm old and that's that."

I want to argue with her, and give her any chance that she might have improved heart function and breathing... but alas it is ultimately HER decision... it just really sucks large.

Candice - Hugs I know how hard this is....

Yes Im scheduled for July 9th at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View Ca......Im so excited...