*******SPECIAL NOTICE********

This month we're changing our location from Polaris to Tuttle Mall due to a bariatric fashion show that is being put on by Mt. Carmel Hospital's bariatric team. The fashion show will feature successful WLS patients as the models.

This invitation is for anyone in Ohio that would like to join us! Whether you are pre-band, newly banded or an old band pro. Everyone is welcome!

Look for the helium balloon to mark our group!

Where: Tuttle Mall - (Inside the Macy's store entrance that faces Hayden Run Rd.)

When: Saturday April 12, 2008

Time: 1:45 p.m.

All you have to bring is your smile... but, if you want to, you are welcome to bring outgrown clothes to share with those that might need/want them as well as a "before" picture to add to our group photo album.

I hope to see you there!!!!

Edited April 5, 200818 yr by HeatherA
Location/Time Change

Courtenay - by the Macy's store entrance that faces Hayden Run Rd. versus the other side of Macy's faces I-270. The time is 2-4pm. Glad to have you join us.

I'll Bring a Baloon along to mark where we are sitting at Tuttle Mall for the fashion show and save 5-6 seats. I'll try to get there by 1:45 to stake a spot out for us.

I so don't want to miss out on the fashion show! I just don't want anyone that can't make it to feel abandoned at Polaris... I am way too much of an enabler! *sigh

Anyway, I think that I am going to not worry about it and go to the fashion show. I will edit the original post to reflect the changes. I will also bring name tags again so we can still see who our group is... and maybe afterwards we can move to the food court for some socialization? What do you think?

Do you think 5 chairs will be enough?

Original post has been edited to reflect the changes. I also tweaked the time to 1:45 because I figured that if the fashion show starts at 2 we might all want to be there and settled in before it starts. I will also try to be there early.

I will try to be there by 1:45 please save a seat for me too!!! Melissa said there is omly one person with a band in the style show but I still think it will be a fun event.Can't wait to meet you all:lol:

Edited April 5, 200818 yr by SKoenig

save two seats for me and my pal Stacy pretty please!

Okay, I'm upping the reservation to at least 10 chairs! Woo Hoo!!

I will be there...with sleep in my eyes! My first night back to work is Friday, and I work again on Sat night, so I am going to try to get a few hours before I head to tuttle! I am getting excited! I figured it would be mostly GB patients this year, but maybe next year we can attack the runway with them! What do you think Mt Carmel Girls???

Hello,

My name is Darla and I was just banded on April 2. I'm doing okay so far, but I want to meet other people that have been banded. All the people I know had Gastric By pass. I will try to make it on Saturday the 12th.:purplebananna:

Hi Darla,

Where were you banded? How are you feeling? It's very nice to meet you.

Juli

Please save a seat for me and my husband. We will be at Polaris this Saturday at 1:45pm! I can't wait to meet everyone and hear about your experiences, good and bad!

Make that Tuttle!! Sorry!

Hey Darla! Welcome! Glad things are going well with you. Looking forward to meeting you this weekend!

Thanks, Nikki and Juli for making me feel welcome.

I'm feeling pretty good today and it's only day 5. I keep hearing about bandester hell and it scares me. I'm not hurgery right now, but what happens in a couple of weeks? I don't know if I'm up for mushie food. I don't even like mashed potatoe. What will I eat?:purplebananna:

DRH, were you banded at Mt Carmel? If so, you have another week and a half before mushies and you will be ready for then at that time. My fav was FF refried beans, salsa and FF sour cream. We can all share our favs with you this weekend! Hang in there...