surgery and me, ain't happening

I don't think I could write anything any more supportive than what has already been said by the wonderful people on this board. I am sooooo happy that you are healthy and in the grande scheme of things that is what is most important. I am sorry that you can't have the surgery but like someone else already said, maybe that is for the best. I struggle everyday. I don't make good choices all the time but I am living. I think sometimes we get wrapped up into looking thinner or skinny when really what we should strive for is to be happy and healthy. Maybe someday I will learn that myself. Deb, I do wish all the best for you!!!

I had a dream way back that I met you and Lenora, and you two looked like a couple of Charlies Angels....LOL You look fantastic, I definately have room for improvement, but dang Beth, you look fantastic too!!! Thanks for the love

Well, that is certainly a first - Charlie's Angel??? Maybe Lenora because she is a true beauty... someday Deb we are going to meet in person! Thanks for making my day.

You seem to have a wonderful positive attitude to to with that super-healthy body! I am sure you will find the strength to keep both! is it my imagination, or am I hearing quite a lot about people losing bands these days? kate

a lot of losses, no, some, yes.... but some of us have had strange issues that aren't related directly from the band, but because of the band they surface. Those of us that lost them have to be angry with something.... that damn band....LOL We just fall into that small percent catagory.... If I did have the chance at a band again, which I am not, I would have wanted a bigger band. Because I was very tight from the start, so tight empty that I needed steroids through IV, I had a lot of WL success, but I had a ticked off esophagus too that chose not to cut me a break....LOL It's all a science.

I am so glad that nothing is wrong with you. However, is there any way to appeal to your state department of insurance. Maybe they would over-ride the decision. Regards, Marcia

I just don't have any reason... and really, if I am indeed so healthy, why would I choose to be unhealthy, just to loose weight (shoot, hope I got my spelling right), I want to be HOT....LOL Now I have to go to the gym like Tami!!!! And stop shoveling food in my piehole. The biggest obsticale is me (LOL), I depended on my band to stop my eating, so now, I want something else to stop it instead of me, but I have to work on ME now. It's all about ME, you know Thanks Marcia.

I bet you are as beautiful and healthy as could be Deb.. Nothing to worry about.. Just put your Nike's on and feel proud and get out there and walk.. You are gorgeous and like your friend the nurse said, you are healthy already right? Be proud Deb and keep up the good work.. HUGS, CN

Christine, great to see you, hope you are doing wonderful. Yes, I have to get addicted to some sort of excercise, thanks for the support. don't be a stranger!