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Primadonah

By Primadonah, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Legallyblonde    0

Legallyblonde
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Got my band Last November a few days before Thanksgiving. Have only lost 45 lbs so far but am over all very happy about the whole thing. Once I got a little unfill and figured out my reflux problem, I have felt like a new person. The scary thing about reflux for me was that because I was not sleeping at all, I made some crazy decessions and couldn"t take care of myself properly. Now I am back to normal. Started working out and gained 5lbs of bulk back and have hit a plato. My boobs have shrunk like 2 deflated tires. I am saving for a boob job now. Your saying, "Wow, I didn't ask." I ramble.

I don't feel comfy giving my email due to a crazy stalker from my past. WOuld love to meet anytime.

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Penni60    45

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I go see Dr. Billy on Wednesday. Anyone wanna meet for lunch at the mall or something? I have to be back in Van Nuys by 3p. My appointment is at 9a. I should be outta there by 10 or 10:30am at the latest.

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Legallyblonde    0

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I would love that! I was at the mall last night and need to go back for more of my beloved Proactiv.

Just give me a time and place.

The only time I have talked to anyone else with a band is when I went to T.J for a fill. How neat it would be to talk about it more.

Christine

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Penni60    45

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Let's meet at Mimi's at 11am. How is that?

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Penni60    45

Penni60
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I will be there. 11am Mimi's at the Mall close to Billy's office.

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Penni60    45

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Dr. Billy visit was great. I am still on track but need to work on some issues that I already knew. SIGH!! It is never easy is it? LOL!!

Meet Christine at Mimi's for lunch and conversation. That was very cool. She is so pretty and very sweet. THen we got a surprise phone call from VERA!! I got all excited cause I thought she was in the area and gonna meet us. But alas she was just horning in on our lunch. LOL!! Vera darlin you can do that anytime. HUGS!!!!!!!

Wish Christine and I could have met up with more of you but life happens sometimes. Maybe next time.

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Marimaru    7

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Sounds like a great time. Unfortunately I'm a bit further south than you guys, but I'd love to get up there sometime!

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Vera    7

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Like I'm going to read about this party and not attend....I don't think so.

twas fun saying I'm crashing your party and you asked "where are you"(picture america's funniest)

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TracyW    0

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Penni, I would love to join you guys for lunch, possibly next time in the SanFernando valley so my mom can watch my kids. Maybe we can do this in a couple of weeks.

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Legallyblonde    0

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I'm in. I feel like I went on an internet date with Penni and enjoyed it! It was really great to talk to someone who has shared my experience. Unfortunatly I was so excited about our meeting that I forgot to ask some of my questions. Next time. 90% of my internet dating has not had such positive results. As the saying on the old t.v show goes, "yes Chuck, I would like to date Penni again."

The valley is fine by me.

Christine

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Penni60    45

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Tuesday August 30th is cool with me. Heck I can even host the event at my house. BRING bathing suits. We can grill out or I can make something for us to eat. Any ideas?

I am in Van Nuys. Right off the 405 at Sherman Way. In fact my back yard is the 405. LOL!!

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Penni60    45

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OK guys the August 30th Tuesday is right around the corner.

Who is in for a Van Nuys get together?

I will be willing to open up my house to the events.

I have a swimming pool so bring suits.

Don't worry I have a fence around the property and we will have seclusion. LOL!!

We can cook out or order in or I can fix something or whatever.

I have wine, Water, crystal light, we can get some beer, or other hard liquor or none at all. I am easy.

Just need an idea of who is coming and when you guys wanna meet and all that jazz.

I can send directions to the house to whoever is coming.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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