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Thank you so much for all the advice and support. I really appreciate it soo much. I have been learning more and more each day and its great. Monday I began eating healthier lots of fruit and vegs, staying away from bread and all the little junk foods. I want to be a step ahead when I get my surgery. I found a Dr that my primary physition reccomended and his name is Dr. Valin. he is in New haven and I am going to talk to him on Monday afternoon. I cant wait to start my new life, i need a change... for me! Well Happy New Year to everyone!

If anyone has any advice for my first consultation please let me know. Thanks

Jenna

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Thats great!! My energy just finally took a turn for the better. I started doing the strip tease workout and it WORKS!!! I am hurtin but feeling great about it!! I also am psyched to get my new bike outside. I am going to start running as well. My goal is to be able to do the Tunnel To Towers Run in Sept. It's a 5K. :thumbup: Gotta have goals!!!

Renee sounds like an awesome run!!! I going to start to run on February 1st . I'll be honest I haven't tried since i lost my current weight the last time my butt Jiggled so bad it was embarrasing. So I set a goal for running .. I love the treadmill not a big fan of the eliptical trainer I can do 45 min on treadmill easy at 3.5 MPH so I figure to run I'll have to get up to at least 5.0 MPH !! How long have you been running?

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Had a good time at the meeting on Wednesday night at Yale. It was a small group 3 post-op and one pre. It was nice to chat and put a face with people from the board. We should try and have a get together on the weekend or something like that and is not as formal. Any suggestions?

Chris

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Renee sounds like an awesome run!!! I going to start to run on February 1st . I'll be honest I haven't tried since i lost my current weight the last time my butt Jiggled so bad it was embarrasing. So I set a goal for running .. I love the treadmill not a big fan of the eliptical trainer I can do 45 min on treadmill easy at 3.5 MPH so I figure to run I'll have to get up to at least 5.0 MPH !! How long have you been running?

I havent started yet, but my husband runs so he is going to help out. I have the Couch to 5K saved, just waiting on the right time to start. My butt's a jiggla too!! The run isnt until September, so I have time. Even if I run some and walk some, finishing it will be enough for me :cool: That is awesome about the treadmill for you! Elliptical is HARD lol, I can do like 15-20 min before i feel like I might die LOL :regular_smile:

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Had a good time at the meeting on Wednesday night at Yale. It was a small group 3 post-op and one pre. It was nice to chat and put a face with people from the board. We should try and have a get together on the weekend or something like that and is not as formal. Any suggestions?

Chris

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Are most of you in the New Haven area?

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Hey everyone, I had my 2nd fill today and I'm looking forward to some restriction.:cursing: Dr. said I should drop 1-2 lbs this week. That is fine with me things have been slllloooooww going. Hope all is well

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Anyone planning to attend the lapband conferance in New York this march??

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Anyone planning to attend the lapband conferance in New York this march??

I'm trying to find the information ont he site I would really love to go I'm sure the information that will be there will be incredible.

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hello everyone had my lapband done on the 13th of january,on a tuesday. stayed overnight. me an my daughter,i am doing great it is day 7 post-op. i go see the doctor on monday the 26th.for some weired reason i am not hungry i don,t know how long it will last i have six more days before i see the doctor, my stomach is growling but no pain, my surgery went very well no kind of pain at all only when i woke up after groggy then i ask for pain meds.could,nt wait to get home other than that no complications, my surgery was at yale newhaven hospital, my doctor was Dr. kurt roberts.my scars are healing well no port pain at all i was able to sleep on my stomach for the first time last night. felt so good.drinkink my ensure 2-ounces three times a day, sipping Water, inbetween meals, popcicles.it feels weired not to be hungry.just drop in to say hi to everyone. hope you are doing great. (sil).

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hello everyone had my lapband done on the 13th of january,on a tuesday. stayed overnight. me an my daughter,i am doing great it is day 7 post-op. i go see the doctor on monday the 26th.for some weired reason i am not hungry i don,t know how long it will last i have six more days before i see the doctor, my stomach is growling but no pain, my surgery went very well no kind of pain at all only when i woke up after groggy then i ask for pain meds.could,nt wait to get home other than that no complications, my surgery was at yale newhaven hospital, my doctor was Dr. kurt roberts.my scars are healing well no port pain at all i was able to sleep on my stomach for the first time last night. felt so good.drinkink my ensure 2-ounces three times a day, sipping Water, inbetween meals, popcicles.it feels weired not to be hungry.just drop in to say hi to everyone. hope you are doing great. (sil).

:thumbup: Awesome Sil, Glad to hear your doing well!!!

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hello everyone had my lapband done on the 13th of january,on a tuesday. stayed overnight. me an my daughter,i am doing great it is day 7 post-op. i go see the doctor on monday the 26th.for some weired reason i am not hungry i don,t know how long it will last i have six more days before i see the doctor, my stomach is growling but no pain, my surgery went very well no kind of pain at all only when i woke up after groggy then i ask for pain meds.could,nt wait to get home other than that no complications, my surgery was at yale newhaven hospital, my doctor was Dr. kurt roberts.my scars are healing well no port pain at all i was able to sleep on my stomach for the first time last night. felt so good.drinkink my ensure 2-ounces three times a day, sipping Water, inbetween meals, popcicles.it feels weired not to be hungry.just drop in to say hi to everyone. hope you are doing great. (sil).

Congratulations Sil!!!

Don't you love Dr. Roberts? He did my surgery and he is awesome. I also had an easy procedure and was up and about in no time. I am hoping to go to the support group meeting next month. Maybe I'll see you there!!

Enjoy the ride!!!

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