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Update: My pre-op appt. - Just wanted to update everyone on my pre-op appt.  It was yesterday and it went great.  As you all know I was super nervous...and was still by the appt. yesterday.  They had a hard...

FREAKING OUT - Ok, so I've read a million of these kind of posts and knew that someday it would be me. I feel like crying. I have less than a week until surgery, the bypass. My date is July 2n...

FREAKING OUT - Ok, so I've read a million of these kind of posts and knew that someday it would be me.  I feel like crying. I have less than a week until surgery, the bypass.  My date is July ...

got my DATE!!! woop woop - Yay, my surgery date is 7.2.12! I can't believe i have an actual date!!! We went camping this weekend with many friends and family! I was so excited when we all got together be...

got my DATE!!! woop woop - Yay, my surgery date is 7.2.12!  I can't believe i have an actual date!!!  We went camping this weekend with many friends and family!  I was so excited when we all got together...

YAY! surgeon consult - I have my surgeon consult scheduled for this Friday!!!! WOOP WOOP!!!

Hi there, again - Hi there folks! I've introduced myself before, but don't post much.  I'm trying to get more involved and post more :) I have been lurking OH for years. Seriously contemplated...

Hi there... Here to introduce myself!!! - Hi there folks! I have been lurking OH for years.  Seriously contemplated surgery for about 3.  First decided on lap band, now I'm at the end of the process for the bypass.  I'v...

Thank you to the "band bashers" -  I am weeks away from my weight loss surgery.  After years of lurking, extensive research and some posting here and there, I've decided to go with the bypass.  I want to thank ever...

Literally lurking, lol -  Hi there!  I have been lurking on this site for years, then I final joined a couple years ago and lurked some more.  I initially decided to get the lap band and started the proces...

230 and 5'2.... should I do this - I have been overweight my whole life.  I have been unable to lose any substantial weight especially after I've had my two children.  I just keep gaining, even when I'm dieting.  ...

Awesome websites !!! - Lets all contribute our favorite websites in regards to our weightloss journey.... Myfitnesspal.com  http://www.myfitnesspal.com/  Great calorie counter and also an app for an ...

Spring/summer clothes shopping - I've been back and forth with my decision to do this WLS. (I've done more research than one probably should) I've been so anxious since I finally started meeting with my doctor and...

On my way!!!! - So met with my surgeon and have been approved to proceed!!  I must now loose 11 pounds and meet with a the Nut. Psy. and letter from PCP all done. So yeah... on my way!!

what's the deal with ibuprofen? - I think I've read on here before that you can't take ibuprofen.  What's the deal with that. Are there other medications you can't take.

GREAT PICS. There is such a huge difference just between the...

wow.. you are amazing!!!! Pictures are great!!!

you look awesome here.

you look beautiful... You are glowing :)

Vegetarian and the band. - Can't believe I have not asked this yet. I'm a diligent vegetarian, meaning I am sure to get my protein in.  Is the band condusive to a vegetarian diet?

Sad and Disappointed - I went to my second seminar yesterday.  I loved the doctor and the hospital.  But I won't qualify.  I'm right on the border.  Right now I am 40 BMI.  If I loose the 5% weight it wi...

Possible silly question - Ok.. this is probably a silly question... So the port.  How much do you notice it?  I am a stomach sleeper.  Would it bother me if I'm a stomach sleeper.  LOL.  I may be way off...

Lurking - Just starting my journey.  I've been lurking for months and believe that the lap band will be the best choice for me at this stage in my life. I am 5'3 and weigh 225 pounds.  I'm a...