Hi Karen, thanks a bunch. I also learned some new stuff. I had a great time seeing everyone there. I can't wait till next year. Mona

WOW, just when you think you know it all.....you realize there is still a lot to learn.  That is how I felt when I walked into the WLS Summit we had in Gering on Saturday.  I LOVED hearing from others on their journey, what works for them and what doesnt.  I LOVED meeting Monica and her crew...OMG what a bunch of information they gave us....I LOVED being able to share what I have done with others....it was fun to see some I had not seen in ages....Oh yea, I LOVED all the samples we got too.....Did you get it?? I LOVED this opportunity.  Thank you so much to Mona for all her hard work on making this very successful....Thanks to all the guest speakers....I never grow tired of hearing Dr. Holloway and Dr. Forney....Monica you were so down to earth and so fun to listen to.....Gretchen was great as always with her exercise tips....Dr. Snyder was so knowledgable with her presentation....I learned a lot... Thanks again!!! p.s.  the food was great too Karen

Just wanting to know if anyone knows a good cheap
place to stay before Surgery, and how long can
my Husband stay with me in the Hospital
after I have my Surgery?
also has anyone had lapband and esophecus surgery
done together?, if so how long was your stay?
Have a great Day,
CINDY

Hi, I am sorry you are going through such a rough time. Now that the swelling has gone down, you will be able to eat more and your hunger will come back. The first fill may help with getting your appetite shut down. The walking you are doing could be building up muscle which is a  cause for the weight gain. You can thicken up your mashed potatoes. You can also try refried beans thinned with broth. Hang in there. Your appetite will get less. Call me if you want if you need further suggestions. Mona

Well, I didn't really get to formally meet you but I did get to go and I am so glad that I did! Going to the seminar helped reassure me in having the lap-band procedure done and since my husband attended the seminar with me, he is also more understanding of the procedure and the lifetime changes that it requires me to make. I will be honest and say that he wasn't real thrilled about going to the seminar with me. He didn't think it was really that necessary for him to go. But I told him that I needed him to go in support for me...that even though I was the one undergoing this procedure, he would be affected by this and I just really needed him to be there to learn more about it with me. My sister had RNY done almost 5 years ago and my husband didn't like the idea of that procedure at all. So, I'll admit that at first, he was pretty reluctant in letting me talk to him about the lap-band. But he also knows the struggles that I have had, the health issues I deal with and such and because of his love and support for me, has gotten on board with this procedure. But I have to tell you the most surprising part of it all....during Dr. Holloway's speech on Living with Lap-Band, my husband actually leaned over to me and said, "Maybe this is something I should look into having this done, too." And, he also told me how other family members of mine who have even more serious health issues than what I have should possibly look into having it done. And it's not like I am wanting to set any trends at all because this procedure definitely and absolutely isn't one of those, "everybody's doing it" sort of thing....I just worry about their health and know that probably most of their health issues are caused from obesity and it scares me. It's actually out of fear for my own life and the future that I have that has brought me here. And I am so glad that there are such supportive people out there. Going to the weight loss summit definitely made a difference for me.It was SO worth it! :)