Journey to Band Land............

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Well, just two more days until I am banded. I have been thinking about all the shit I have gone through to get here. But that is all in the past. I am looking forward to all the stuff I am going to be able to have No more of...

No more fad diets, No more diet pills, or any other meds, No more stretch marks, No more BUFFET, No more stress eating....................No more being called Husky,No more back pain, No more shortness of breath, No more getting pressure from my family to lose weight, No more fearing the middle seat, No more excessive sweating, No more man boobs, No more Dunlap disease, No more shirts at the beach........No more stretchy waistband work pants.........No more dressing to hide myself.............. What all did you get to quit??????

My girl said that when we get fit and trimmed that we can take a ski vacation! I loved doing that when I was a kid.

I can't remember a time when I was totally happy with my body, but who ever is........ My parents are real jerks when it comes to my weight. They don't think before they speak, but I am sure that you all can relate. I am wondering when I lose the weight what they are going to bitch about. Maybe I will get a tattoo!!!!! and a Harley!!!!!

I am looking forward to the experience and to getting to know that skinny guy I know is under all these extra layers. Being overweight made me the person I am today, and I am a good person, hell I am a great person. But since I know it all I think that it is time that I get mine. You treat people how you want to be treated, right?

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WillPower
Approved: 2-15-05
Surgery Date: 3-18-05
Dr. Robert Anderson
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 260 / Goal 150
BMI: 37.8
First Fill: 04/21/05 3cc
Second Fill: 06/07/05 3cc

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

~~Albert Schweitzer

My band is dedicated to our sweet Blossom

I wish you (and your girl) the very best.

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Banded: Dec 6, 2004

Oh wow it is almost here. WooHoo!!!! And finally NO MORE of any of those things. You are off to a life changing, more healthy YOU!!! Good Luck with everything and please let us know how things go!!! Take Care

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April 28, 2005
Reband - August 31, 2006
Dr. James Smith Pueblo, CO
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Willpower - Good luck with your surgery! Post when you can and let us know how it went. And, GO GET THAT HARLEY! :D You won't be sorry! :D :D

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Betty

Surgery/Oct. 18, 2004
-92 pounds!




I believe there are Angels among us!

"Life is about creating yourself"

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I hope that I don't have to stay over night like my Petunia. I am on liquids and am not going to have a "Last Meal". Don't think that I am going to need one I have pretty good reserves. I will post when I am able to get to the computer. As for the Harley, I have been told that if I buy it I will be sleeping with it............ :ermm

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WillPower
Approved: 2-15-05
Surgery Date: 3-18-05
Dr. Robert Anderson
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 260 / Goal 150
BMI: 37.8
First Fill: 04/21/05 3cc
Second Fill: 06/07/05 3cc

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

~~Albert Schweitzer

My band is dedicated to our sweet Blossom

Willpower once she rides on it she will change her mind!

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Betty

Surgery/Oct. 18, 2004
-92 pounds!




I believe there are Angels among us!

"Life is about creating yourself"

Next year my DH and I are going on a Skiing vacation too! By that time he will have lost another 100 pounds!

I just got banded Monday Will, and if I did fine, so will you!

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3/14/05 banded
Never give up. Never surrender.--galaxy quest

Breaking the laws of thermodyamics daily

My Journal http://vinesqueen.blogspot.com/
Cushing's help site http://www.cushings-help.com/intro.htm

[quote=WillPower] My parents are real jerks when it comes to my weight. They don't think before they speak, but I am sure that you all can relate. I am wondering when I lose the weight what they are going to bitch about.


Once you lose the weight, it won't matter what they bitch about! That's what I'm looking forward to losing, the caring what others think...it's an important skill but when it stifles you...it stinks. I am looking forward to a certain amount of inner freedom to be comfortable with me.

Good for you Will...post when you return and best wishes your way!!!!

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Kathy-Dr Kuri~April 8,2005~Inamed 9.75mm/4cc
Fills 7/11/05~10/19/05~11/16/06 .75cc total
242high/223.4surgeryday/173.6current/145goal
BMI~40.1/37/28.9/24
~5'5" 68% of excess weight gone!~
36.5 total inches lost so far! (updated 9-12-06)

Good Luck! I know you will do great! Thank god you have a lovely lady going through it with you. Let us know how you are feeling after your surgery!

Kim

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Kim:lick
Banded: 11/01/04
Dr. Powell: The Surgery Center of Richardson
275/204/130
Total fill: 2.9 cc

Hey, WillPower, congratulations! Just one more day now. I think Jamie is getting her band on the 18th too.

Never mind the Harley -- how about a little red convertible? They're not just for mid-life crises anymore!

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Banded 8/26/04: Dr. Rumbaut, Monterrey, Mexico
Fills 10/13/04; 1/21/05: total 1.8 cc, Drs. Horgan & Baptista, Chicago
5'9" 273 high/264 presurgery/197.5/164

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Well, that costs money........... I think that I am going to try and scam Subway into giving me my own commercial. Maybe TrimSpa too!!!!!!!!! If anything I think that I will get some cool clothes. I get depressed when I see things that I really like and can't wear. I am getting nervous now!!!!!!

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WillPower
Approved: 2-15-05
Surgery Date: 3-18-05
Dr. Robert Anderson
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 260 / Goal 150
BMI: 37.8
First Fill: 04/21/05 3cc
Second Fill: 06/07/05 3cc

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

~~Albert Schweitzer

My band is dedicated to our sweet Blossom

Will, you'll do fine! Get that band, get those smaller clothes - in styles and colors that you really like. Then get that Harley and/or convertible and hit the road! Betty has both and she's having a blast.

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marie

229/171/??
0.6 cc

OMG Willpower that is so cool your getting your band tomorrow TOO!!!! There are 3 others getting banded tomorrow. Myself/Corgi/Wendy/ AND you!!! 4 bandsters in the same day. WHOOOOOOO!!!!! Good luck man I hope all goes well okay. We will be thinking of you!!!

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Jamie
March 18,2005 band date
265/160/140
5'00tall
-105 POUNDS

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I have to be there at 5:30am, think that there should be a law against that! But I guess I am going to get it out of the way and have the rest of the day to go sky diving!! HEEHEE... I wish you all the best of luck tomorrow....

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WillPower
Approved: 2-15-05
Surgery Date: 3-18-05
Dr. Robert Anderson
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 260 / Goal 150
BMI: 37.8
First Fill: 04/21/05 3cc
Second Fill: 06/07/05 3cc

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

~~Albert Schweitzer

My band is dedicated to our sweet Blossom

Willpower I got ya beat I have to be there at 5:00am. I don't think the chickens get up that early!!!! LOL!!! Sky diving sounds fun!!!

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Jamie
March 18,2005 band date
265/160/140
5'00tall
-105 POUNDS