Ok I have another idea...

I am so proud to be a part of the TENS, and I am sure that I am not alone in my feelings. This is an awesome group of people. We discuss our diets, our accomplishments, our fears, our opps, our bands, but what do we really know about each other? We know Holly is very organized and we love her very much, and she has a cat.

My idea is that we share a little about ourselves. You know where we hail from. What our interests are. If we have family. You never know some of us could be neighbors and friends. Now don't feel like you have to do this. Share as much as you like. I would like to keep "band" talk out of this thread if at all possible, this is just a place for us to hang out. I don't if it will work...but I am willing to give it a shot.

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My name you know, my age is 33. I live in British Columbia, Canada. I am Married to my high school sweet heart and have a beautiful daughter age 10. I am a part-time accounting student. In the picture below is my dog Simon; I am sorry about his tongue it is just to long for him to keep in his mouth.

I am devoted to my family and friends. However I just recently moved to Chilliwack, BC, which is far away from where I lived previously.My exercise of choice are walking and swimming. I also love my little white 2000 Bettle...beep, beep! I have a lot of energy and I am usually go-go-go all day long. I am addicted to Starbucks! So much so that when we buy a home I make sure that Starbucks is within walking distance, or it is a no go. I love mochas! I also love Facebook.com, it keeps me in touch with old friends and new. I love to travel with my family; in a year or so we may go to Greece. (Check me out in my new bathing suit then! Boom -Chuck- Woow- Woow)

I'll end by saying that I have a lot of support. My husband of 12 years loves me deeply and supports me. (And he thinks I'm sexy.) I really like myself even the way that I am now too. I am a positive roll model for my daughter; who I love very much. And I am always here for any one who needs me.

Ashley aka Lizziee

I live here in downtown Harrisburg Pa in the historic section about 2 blocks from the river which makes it nice for my walks with the beasts.

I work for a wireless telephone company last 9 years doing National Sales.

I love to read, listen to music, travel and cook. My 40th B-day present to myself is going cooking school in Italy so I have 3 years to save.

My friends and family are my life. My Ya aka DB is my best friend in the whole wide world and why he puts up with me I have no clue but I figure that's up to him to figure out!

I have 2 dogs Old English Sheepdogs and 2 Himalyian cats which equals a lot of white hair and lint brushes every place. However I'm happy to report none of my animials have the Gene Simmons tongue issue as Amy's dog Simon.

This is me from our trip to the Bahamas with one of my best friends from HS. NO I am not the one with my tongue hanging out but I thought it went with the theme.

Here goes!! I am 25 and happily married for 3 and a 1/2 years. No kids but 3 cats. I love home and garden TV because I love to decorate. Eventually I want to flip houses, but for now I work for a large snack and beverage company as an accounting specialist, and go to school for business management. I am very close to my family, so I spend alot of time with them. Thats about it for me... This was taken in our dining room as a before picture, but it is the only one I have ( I dont like to take pictures).

Hi! I'm Evelyn and I live in lovely Pleasant Hill, Iowa, with my high school sweetheart -- married 36 years in November. How time flies! We have two beautiful kids, a son 30 and a daughter 28. Our son is a free spirit and lives for today and not married. Our daughter is a doctor and has 2 years of residency to do, which she is doing at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Not too far away, which is great! She has been married for 3 years now but, of course, no grandkids yet -- darn it! :nervous I'm thinking it will be a couple of years, but that's okay because by then he or she will have a thinner and healthier grandma! I am a legal secretary and work downtown Des Moines. I love to read (thus the log-in name!) and hang out with my hubby.

I get banded Monday, the 15th, and can't wait! :clap2: 2 more days! This is my "before" picture. Can't wait for the "after"!

Evelyn

Yes, I live in Oregon but I was born and raised in the suburbs of Los Angeles, Calif. I moved to Oregon about 5 years ago. I'm a registered nurse and have been single for 16 years. I have 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren, plus 2 cats and a dog. I acted in musical theater for about 6 years and have been in many, many performances. My "dream" is to get out of nursing and make my living as a Christian author. I love to read and am a book-aholic. I really don't like this picture of myself but it's "real" and it's were I started from. As you can see it's only a face shot, because I really avoid the cameras, but I started out at a size 22 and only 5 foot tall. I used to love watersports, and hope to indulge that love again this summer when I'm feeling healthier and fit. Maybe when I've broken free from the chains that have held me back for so many, many years I will open my heart up again to a nice man. I hope so anyway. And he'd better be cute too, 'cuz I'm gonna be sizzlin'! :flame:

I think at this point I'm the 'token' Aussie!

37 and live with my partner in Melbourne. I'm a Registered Nurse and enjoy the challenges of my job, although I'm looking forward to less challenge on my legs as I lose weight!

I love sport and the outdoors and am sad that those things have gradually dropped out of my life as my weight increased. Cycling, tennis, bushwalking and skiing are all favs as is chasing my Sisters kids around. We don't have any of our own (yet) but having more energy to play chasey with the girls is definitely something to look forward to. My darling man is my biggest support, we love to travel together and have many places on our list still to see. Our next trip will probably be to North America skiing and visiting with friends. In my spare time I like to read, needlework, cook and we are food & wine enthusiasts.

I am Sherry and live in Nevada County, Arkansas. I like to play Pogo games.</p> <p>I am 5 feet 2 inches and 52 years old. My start weight was 236, As of Oct. 10 it was 223. I would like to be 115 .</p> <p>I have 3 grown kids and a 13 year old. I am married to my high school sweetheart. We own a Wrecker Service/ Diesiel Repair business. So I am lucky, I go and come as I want to.</p> <p>Surgery wasn't as bad as I had thought. I used Precision Surgery of Texarkana. The staff and Doctors there are great, they take time to talk with you and answer questions if you have any.I am still not hungry and have to force liquids down. I know I need them so I am drinking about 40 ounces of water, 1 slim fast and 1 boost yesterday. I have not thrown up yet but there has been several times that I have had that feeling. In the hospital they gave me a pad to sniff on.</p> <p>I started passing gas last night and had my first b.m.I am still swollen.</p></p></p>

Here goes for me!! My name is Jackie and I live in Hutchinson, Ks. I have been married almost for 30 years and I am almost 50! (Yikes!) I am 5'5" and starting weight is 243. My husband and I love to travel which we do as often as we can. (I can't wait to wear the "cute" clothes when we go!) We have 3 grown children: a daughter who is 27 and not married but looking, a daughter who is 24 who is married to the most wonderful guy, and a son (22) who is a Sr. at KU! :whoo: I love to read, quilt, visit my kids and go boating with my dear husband. We have a boat and a cabin at Table Rock Lake in Mo. where we spend a lot of our time. I do not like to exercise but know that it is important. As soon as I figure out how to send a picture, I will make sure to send one! :faint: Haha! Thanks for starting this thread and especially all those pictures. It makes everyone seem more real.

:girl_hug:Hugs---Jackie

Hi Everyone!!

My name is Twyla. I am 26 years old. I have been married for the last 5 1/2 years to my great husband who is in the Navy, but we have been a couple since I was 17 years old and he was 20. We were both born and raised in Michigan. We now live here in Virginia because of the Navy. I recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. I currently work as a registered nurse in labor and delivery at a nearby hospital. We bought our first home a year and a half ago, and remodeling it had been quite the adventure. It is a 2 bedroom 2 full bath end unit townhome. We have replaced nearly everything, and I currently have my kitchen cabinets stacked up in my dining room area waiting to be installed. I put off the kitchen demo becasue we will have to be without a sink for 2 weeks while our countertop is being made, and I did not want to be without a sinke downstairs during my post op recovery. I have Poly cystic Ovarian Syndrome and have slowly gained weight since my late teens/early twenties. My endocrinologist says by loosing the excess weight I will increase my fertility, and we really want to have a family. I can loose weight, but just cant keep it off. I had surgery on October 4th, and am feeling pretty good now. I go for my first post op appointment on the 17th and boy am I anxious to get off of the liquid phase!! It is nice to meet everyone and this thread was a great idea!! I am going to try and attach a picture of me and my hubby.... Sorry the image is big, I cant figure out how to shrink it...This was taken at a nursing ball on a boat ride when I was still in school about a year ago. The only thing that has changed is that my hair is longer....

My name is Amy. I am 33 years old and married to my high school sweetheart for 12 years. We have an 8 year old son and are in the process of adopting an 11 month old little boy. He found us when he was 2 months old. He was cocaine exposed and very difficult in the beginning, but now he is on track for his age and absolutely prescious. I am a little nervous about not being able to lift him. I am a nurse by profession, but currently am a stay at home mom. I hope to remain at home for a very long time. My husband is a welder at a power plant. Our 8 year old is amazing. We enjoy hunting, riding 4 wheelers, church, friends, and FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY. BTW, I live in East Texas. My husband is very support of my lapband decision. He is a great guy, and such a cutie ( I've got to figure out how to do pictures. I am scheduled to be banded on October 24. This is my 4th day on the liquid diet and I don't like it too much. I look forward to getting to know everyone.</p>

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Hi All....

Here is the picture of me! It was taken on a cruise that my DH and I took to Alaska with my dad, sibs and spouses. I just loved those sticky buns! I had to have my son help me with downloading the picture. I pride myself on being some what computer savy, but I do have to ask for help from time to time!! :embarassed:

Hugs, Jackie

Hi, I am Dana from Georgia. I recently married in February (second marriage) and have 2 boys, ages 10 and 8. I am 36, and my hubby is 51,he is the best!

We have 2 doggies, 2 hamsters and 1 Amazon Parrot.

I am a Kindergarten teacher, but spent the last 4 years as a paralegal in law firms. I recently went back to school, working on my Masters on Elementary Ed.

I am 2 days post-op, and feeling better as time goes by.

I am so excited to be banded!!!

It is so wonderful to see all the pictures. You know....we really don't look that fat!! I think we are a pretty cute group. BTW...noticed that you all mentioned pets...I forgot to report that I have 3 great dogs, a bichon, a poddle and a beagle who is still a puppy.

Hugs---Jackie

My name is Sarah. I live in Bradenton, Florida. I am a teacher for students with severe disabitlities. I currently am teaching an all autistic class and love it. I have 2 St. Bernards who are my pride and joy, although I am concerned how I will handle them once I weight the same or less than them (they weigh 150 and 170 lbs.). I am single as usual (hopefully it will be easier to find a man skinny)!! I am set to be banded on Oct. 17. I can't wait to get it over with.. I am dying on this pre-op liquid diet. :whoo:

Hi all! My name is Amy and I was banded yesterday on the 12th. I will post a pic later. I am in Georgia and lost 10lbs on the preop diet. Feelin' good so far! Glad to have found a support group of fellow band-aids... :Banane10: LOL.

I am ON... my way!

Amy