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Deborah K.
on 12/20/06 4:26 am - Kansas City, KS

Hi Rebecca, I just recently had my banding surgery (Dec 12), and would be very interested in attending your group. I can see that time may be a factor for me as well. I work 12 hr shifts, getting off around 7:30 pm, with a schedule that varies (nurses hours). So for me 8 pm would work unless I happen to be off that day, in which case anytime would work. Debbie

Deborah K.
on 12/19/06 1:17 am - Kansas City, KS

Topic: RE: Newbie, Introducing myself

Congratulations on your wonderful success with your banding. I hope I have that in my future as well. I'm feeling pretty good...still sore around the port site. I get a burning pulling feeling when I bend over. It's weird...that area is sunken in...I'm assuming things must be sutured into deeper tissue. Yep, still on liquids....and so hungry...and bored I think with my selections. From what I gather, it is ok to pulverize foods and thin them down, so I think that is what I will do. The broths, cream of whatever soups are getting old, lol. Last night I experimented with blending a turkey hot dog with spicy V-8 juice....interesting, but I think I will try something else today, lol.

* Tiffanys *.
on 12/19/06 12:21 am - Somewhere in, KS

Lap Band on 10/26/05

Topic: RE: LONG time gone!

Hey Rebecca! My friend Cheryl (another Lopez patient) and I are planning to come to your January meeting. I hope so anyway! Its an awfully long drive for us, or we'd come more regularly. There's a support group in Hutch that takes all kinds of WLS patients and they're mostly RNY, and there's maybe only 10-12 that attend that group. I also get together with some ladies in Wichita whenever I'm there, and we've only had 10 at one meeting. Usually there's maybe 4-6 people. I think you're providing a great atmosphere and I hope you'll continue! I hope we get to meet in January! ~Tiffany

* Tiffanys *.
on 12/19/06 12:19 am - Somewhere in, KS

Lap Band on 10/26/05

Topic: RE: New need some info

I wish you both the best of luck! I don't have that insurance, but I was a self-pay band and it was the best thing I've EVER done for myself. Worth the effort, worth the expense, worth the wait. Good luck! ~Tiffany

* Tiffanys *.
on 12/19/06 12:12 am - Somewhere in, KS

Lap Band on 10/26/05

Topic: RE: Newbie, Introducing myself

Congratulations Debbie! And good luck to Phyllis tomorrow! I love, love, love seeing more Kansas bandsters on here!! I was banded October, 2005 and have lost 100 pounds. I LOVE my band! Feel free to email me anytime. Sometimes this board can be a little quiet. ;o) How are you feeling, Debbie? Are you still on liquids? Keep us updated on your progress! ~Tiffany

rgaroutte
on 12/18/06 2:17 pm - Overland Park, KS

Topic: RE: Newbie, Introducing myself

Congratulations! I was banded in July 05 and have lost 101 pounds! Support groups are important. I lead one and there are many others in the area. That is the best place to get in all the good tips and tricks. I try to organize a clothing exchange as well. I am always eager to share what ever I have learned- so ask away! Best wishes- Rebecca

rgaroutte
on 12/18/06 2:14 pm - Overland Park, KS

Topic: LONG time gone!

Hello to everyone. It has been nearly a year since I posted here. I was positng on another site, but I miss this one. I need some advice from my fellow bandsters. I started a support group several months ago. The attendance has been low. The meetings are monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 pm. I have great topics and special guests- but only a very few folks seem to make it. We meet at Heartland Spine and Specialty Hospital. Dr. Lopez was my doc, but we are open to anyone! Would a different time be better for folks? What am I doing wrong!!????

Rebecca Garoutte 276/175/145 July 6, 2005

rgaroutte
on 12/18/06 2:08 pm - Overland Park, KS

Topic: RE: Surgery

Many prayers! I was banded in July o5 and have just lost 101 pounds as of last week! This will be the best thing you have ever done for yourself. Be sure to walk a few minutes every hour or so after surgery and you will sail right thru recovery! YOU GO GIRL!