MY BAND IS SAVED!!!!!!! & I am in ONEDERLAND!!!!

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Hi to all,

Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the internet was

acting up and I have been recouping from surgery.

Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his

wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a very

tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a doctor

has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into its

original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all the

others they saved my band.

The hospital was even more amazing then when I was there in June,

they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice

big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner has

a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going

to a fancy spa, not a hospital.

AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five

days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I

haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but nothing other then

that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others might

not.

I went back to work today and other then being weak from a lack of

food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this

clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your

energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should I

bump it up.

ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your weight has

finally broken 100, I weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs

in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I

had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of

them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it

means alot. Take care.

TRACIE BARTEK

248/201 DOB 6/24/05

DOB 2/28/06 201.5/196.5/150

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Tracie, First congrats! Welcome back. From all of my research I believe you should be closer to 70 grams of protein. I would check with Nina to be sure. Virginia 11 days to gotkbartek <tkbartek@...> wrote: Hi to all, Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the internet was acting up and I have been recouping from surgery. Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a very tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a doctor has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into its original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all the others they saved my band. The

hospital was even more amazing then when I was there in June, they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner has a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going to a fancy spa, not a hospital.AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but nothing other then that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others might not. I went back to work today and other then being weak from a lack of food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should I bump it up. ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your

weight has finally broken 100, I weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it means alot. Take care. TRACIE BARTEK248/201 DOB 6/24/05DOB 2/28/06 201.5/196.5/150Virginia

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Thank you Virginia, I did go aheae and drink another ISOPURE tonight making my total for the day 80 grams, not sure if it helped, but we'll see. Tracie Bartek DOB 6/24/05 248/201 Re-banded 2/25/06 201.5/196.5/150Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Tracie, First congrats! Welcome back. From all of my research I believe you should be closer to 70 grams of protein. I would check with Nina to be sure. Virginia 11 days to gotkbartek <tkbartek@...> wrote: Hi to all, Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the

internet was acting up and I have been recouping from surgery. Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a very tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a doctor has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into its original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all the others they saved my band. The hospital was even more amazing then when I was there in June, they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner has a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going to a fancy spa, not a hospital.AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but

nothing other then that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others might not. I went back to work today and other then being weak from a lack of food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should I bump it up. ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your weight has finally broken 100, I weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it means alot. Take care. TRACIE BARTEK248/201 DOB 6/24/05DOB 2/28/06 201.5/196.5/150 VirginiaTracie K. Bartek (Dr. Aceves Lap-Band Dolls)DOB 6/24/05248/200/150

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Tracie,

I am sooooo happy things went well for you. I have been praying daily you would be OK. It makes my heart happy to know you were once again treated so well by Dr Aceves and his staff. I am glad I did not have to have surgery again, but I am jealous you got to see them all.

I can't wait to hear about your progress.

Again, welcome back :0)

MY BAND IS SAVED!!!!!!! & I am in ONEDERLAND!!!!

Hi to all, Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the internet was acting up and I have been recouping from surgery. Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a very tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a doctor has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into its original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all the others they saved my band. The hospital was even more amazing then when I was there in June, they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner has a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going to a fancy spa, not a hospital.AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but nothing other then that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others might not. I went back to work today and other then being weak from a lack of food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should I bump it up. ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your weight has finally broken 100, I weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it means alot. Take care. TRACIE BARTEK248/201 DOB 6/24/05DOB 2/28/06 201.5/196.5/150

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Hey Tracie, I am happy to hear you are doing well and back on track.

It's a fear everyone has in the back of their mind on the band, but

it's always great to hear that it was saved and you'll be doing well

again. Good luck with your recovery.

Kelli

>

> Hi to all,

>

> Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the internet was

> acting up and I have been recouping from surgery.

>

> Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his

> wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a very

> tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a

doctor

> has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into

its

> original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all

the

> others they saved my band.

>

> The hospital was even more amazing then when I was there in June,

> they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice

> big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner

has

> a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going

> to a fancy spa, not a hospital.

>

> AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five

> days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I

> haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but nothing other then

> that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others

might

> not.

>

> I went back to work today and other then being weak from a lack of

> food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this

> clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your

> energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should

I

> bump it up.

>

> ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your weight has

> finally broken 100, I weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs

> in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I

> had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of

> them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it

> means alot. Take care.

>

>

> TRACIE BARTEK

> 248/201 DOB 6/24/05

>

> DOB 2/28/06 201.5/196.5/150

>

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Tracie, Ditto on being so happy for you! I am glad you are home and on the road to losing again. You have been an inspiration to all of us on this site. Marilyn Oct 5, 2005 260/222/155" Gross, LMP" <jugross@...> wrote: Tracie, I am sooooo happy things went well for you. I have been praying daily you would be OK. It makes my heart happy to know you were once again treated so well by Dr Aceves and his staff. I am glad I did not have to have surgery again, but I am jealous you got to see them all. I can't wait to hear about your

progress. Again, welcome back :0) MY BAND IS SAVED!!!!!!! & I am in ONEDERLAND!!!! Hi to all, Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the internet

was acting up and I have been recouping from surgery. Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a very tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a doctor has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into its original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all the others they saved my band. The hospital was even more amazing then when I was there in June, they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner has a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going to a fancy spa, not a hospital.AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but nothing

other then that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others might not. I went back to work today and other then being weak from a lack of food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should I bump it up. ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your weight has finally broken 100, I weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it means alot. Take care. TRACIE BARTEK248/201 DOB 6/24/05DOB 2/28/06 201.5/196.5/150

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Excellent news!! I am happy for you. One hour at a time, with the

liquids...lol

DSM

>

> Hi to all,

>

> Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the internet was

> acting up and I have been recouping from surgery.

>

> Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his

> wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a very

> tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a

doctor

> has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into

its

> original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all

the

> others they saved my band.

>

> The hospital was even more amazing then when I was there in June,

> they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice

> big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner

has

> a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going

> to a fancy spa, not a hospital.

>

> AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five

> days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I

> haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but nothing other then

> that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others

might

> not.

>

> I went back to work today and other then being weak from a lack of

> food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this

> clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your

> energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should I

> bump it up.

>

> ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your weight has

> finally broken 100, I weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs

> in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I

> had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of

> them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it

> means alot. Take care.

>

>

> TRACIE BARTEK

> 248/201 DOB 6/24/05

>

> DOB 2/28/06 201.5/196.5/150

>

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THanks guys, , Kelli and Marily, for all the nice thoughts and prayers, I really enjoy helping others learn from my mistakes. Tracie Bartek DOB 6/24/05 248/201.5 DOB reband 2/25/06 201.5/196.5/150Marilyn <marilynwi2000@...> wrote: Tracie, Ditto on being so happy for you! I am glad you are home and on the road to losing again. You have been an inspiration to all of us on this site. Marilyn Oct 5, 2005 260/222/155" Gross, LMP" <jugross@...> wrote: Tracie, I am sooooo happy things went well for you. I have been praying daily you would be OK. It makes my heart happy to know you were once again treated so well by Dr Aceves and his staff. I am glad I did not have to have surgery again, but I am jealous you got to see them all. I can't wait to hear about your progress. Again, welcome back :0) MY BAND IS SAVED!!!!!!! & I am in ONEDERLAND!!!! Hi to all, Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the internet was acting up and I have been recouping from surgery. Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a very tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a doctor has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into its original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all the others they saved my band. The hospital was even more amazing

then when I was there in June, they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner has a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going to a fancy spa, not a hospital.AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but nothing other then that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others might not. I went back to work today and other then being weak from a lack of food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should I bump it up. ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your weight has finally broken 100, I

weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it means alot. Take care. TRACIE BARTEK248/201 DOB 6/24/05DOB 2/28/06 201.5/196.5/150

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Hi Tracie,

Glad to hear that all went well and you and your band have become " one "

again! I've been praying for you and will continue to do so as you

continue your journey through liquid land the next couple of weeks.

Please keep ua all posted on your progress.

Hugs, Liz

>

> Hi to all,

>

> Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the internet was

> acting up and I have been recouping from surgery.

>

> Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his

> wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a very

> tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a doctor

> has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into its

> original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all the

> others they saved my band.

>

> The hospital was even more amazing then when I was there in June,

> they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice

> big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner has

> a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going

> to a fancy spa, not a hospital.

>

> AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five

> days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I

> haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but nothing other then

> that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others might

> not.

>

> I went back to work today and other then being weak from a lack of

> food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this

> clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your

> energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should I

> bump it up.

>

> ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your weight has

> finally broken 100, I weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs

> in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I

> had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of

> them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it

> means alot. Take care.

>

>

> TRACIE BARTEK

> 248/201 DOB 6/24/05

>

> DOB 2/28/06 201.5/196.5/150

>

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Thanks Liz and Debbie SM, I have made it through another day of liquids, I am on day 6 now. whoo hoolizadeltastar <airbart@...> wrote: Hi Tracie,Glad to hear that all went well and you and your band have become "one"again! I've been praying for you and will continue to do so as youcontinue your journey through liquid land the next couple of weeks. Please keep ua all posted on your progress.Hugs, Liz>> Hi to all,>> Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the internet was> acting up and I have been recouping from surgery.>> Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his> wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a

very> tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a doctor> has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into its> original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all the> others they saved my band.>> The hospital was even more amazing then when I was there in June,> they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice> big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner has> a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going> to a fancy spa, not a hospital.>> AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five> days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I> haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but nothing other then> that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others might> not.>> I went back to work today and other then being

weak from a lack of> food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this> clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your> energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should I> bump it up.>> ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your weight has> finally broken 100, I weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs> in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I> had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of> them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it> means alot. Take care.>>> TRACIE BARTEK> 248/201 DOB 6/24/05>> DOB 2/28/06 201.5/196.5/150>Tracie K. Bartek (Dr. Aceves Lap-Band Dolls)DOB 6/24/05248/200/150

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,

I'm so glad everything went so well for you! AND

finally you're in ONEDERLAND!!! It is such a great

feeling to accomplish this goal, isn't it? And you

will never see 200 again!

Best wishes for a speedy 4 weeks and you undoubtedly

will pass me up in your weight loss!

Penny

Penny Manville

Walden, Colorado

DOB 9/26/05

230/185/135

1st fill 12/9/05 1cc

2nd fill 1/27/06 0.5 cc 1.5 cc total

5'4 "

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,

I am glad to hear that your surgery went well and that you have

reached that Onederland milestone. I hope to reach that in a week or

two!! I enjoy reading all your posts. As others have said, you are

an inspiration.

Jenni Currie

DOB 2/23/06

231/217/140

> >

> > Hi to all,

> >

> > Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the internet was

> > acting up and I have been recouping from surgery.

> >

> > Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his

> > wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a very

> > tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a

doctor

> > has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into

its

> > original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all

the

> > others they saved my band.

> >

> > The hospital was even more amazing then when I was there in June,

> > they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice

> > big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner

has

> > a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going

> > to a fancy spa, not a hospital.

> >

> > AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five

> > days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I

> > haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but nothing other then

> > that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others

might

> > not.

> >

> > I went back to work today and other then being weak from a lack of

> > food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this

> > clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your

> > energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should

I

> > bump it up.

> >

> > ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your weight has

> > finally broken 100, I weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs

> > in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I

> > had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of

> > them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it

> > means alot. Take care.

> >

> >

> > TRACIE BARTEK

> > 248/201 DOB 6/24/05

> >

> > DOB 2/28/06 201.5/196.5/150

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Tracie, you can do this!! I know you can!! Call me if you need reinforcements. I will cover you while you run past the refrigerator. I only have a squirt bottle as a weapon but it may keep the food at bay while you take a run for it. Or I can use duct tape...... haha!

M

280/174/155 -106lbs gone for good!

Lapband 3/1/05

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From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Tracie BartekSent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Re: MY BAND IS SAVED!!!!!!! & I am in ONEDERLAND!!!!

Thanks Liz and Debbie SM, I have made it through another day of liquids, I am on day 6 now. whoo hoolizadeltastar <airbart@...> wrote: Hi Tracie,Glad to hear that all went well and you and your band have become "one"again! I've been praying for you and will continue to do so as youcontinue your journey through liquid land the next couple of weeks. Please keep ua all posted on your progress.Hugs, Liz>> Hi to all,>> Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the internet was> acting up and I have been recouping from surgery.>> Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his> wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a very> tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a doctor> has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into its> original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all the> others they saved my band.>> The hospital was even more amazing then when I was there in June,> they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice> big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner has> a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going> to a fancy spa, not a hospital.>> AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five> days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I> haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but nothing other then> that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others might> not.>> I went back to work today and other then being weak from a lack of> food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this> clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your> energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should I> bump it up.>> ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your weight has> finally broken 100, I weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs> in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I> had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of> them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it> means alot. Take care.>>> TRACIE BARTEK> 248/201 DOB 6/24/05>> DOB 2/28/06 201.5/196.5/150>Tracie K. Bartek (Dr. Aceves Lap-Band Dolls)DOB 6/24/05248/200/150

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GAWD, I cant imagin liveing without my band. I would rather kill

myself. I am serious. So glad you got yours fixed. Dr. Aceves ROCKS!!!

I wish you good health. DSM.

> Tracie,

> I am sooooo happy things went well for you. I have been praying

daily you would be OK. It makes my heart happy to know you were once

again treated so well by Dr Aceves and his staff. I am glad I did

not have to have surgery again, but I am jealous you got to see them

all.

> I can't wait to hear about your progress.

> Again, welcome back :0)

>

> MY BAND IS SAVED!!!!!!! & I am in

ONEDERLAND!!!!

>

>

> Hi to all,

>

> Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the internet was

> acting up and I have been recouping from surgery.

>

> Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his

> wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a very

> tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a

doctor

> has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into

its

> original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all

the

> others they saved my band.

>

> The hospital was even more amazing then when I was there in June,

> they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice

> big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner

has

> a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going

> to a fancy spa, not a hospital.

>

> AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five

> days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I

> haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but nothing other then

> that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others

might

> not.

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> I went back to work today and other then being weak from a lack of

> food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this

> clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your

> energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should I

> bump it up.

>

> ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your weight has

> finally broken 100, I weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs

> in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I

> had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of

> them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it

> means alot. Take care.

>

>

> TRACIE BARTEK

> 248/201 DOB 6/24/05

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HA HA, thanks for the encouragement, it is a struggle i am on day 8 waiting on day 9. tracie Mills <techgurl88@...> wrote: Tracie, you can do this!! I know you can!! Call me if you need reinforcements. I will cover you while you run past the refrigerator. I only have a squirt bottle as a weapon but it may keep the food at bay while you take a run for it. Or I can use duct tape...... haha! M 280/174/155 -106lbs gone for good! Lapband 3/1/05 http://www.tracyslapband.com From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Tracie BartekSent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Re: MY BAND IS SAVED!!!!!!! & I

am in ONEDERLAND!!!! Thanks Liz and Debbie SM, I have made it through another day of liquids, I am on day 6 now. whoo hoolizadeltastar <airbart@...> wrote: Hi Tracie,Glad to hear that all went well and you and your band have become "one"again! I've been praying for you and will continue to do so as youcontinue your journey through liquid land the next couple of weeks. Please keep ua all posted on your progress.Hugs, Liz>> Hi to all,>> Sorry it has taken me a few days to write, but the internet was> acting up and I have been recouping from surgery.>> Well as you can tell my trip went perfect, Dr. Aceves and his>

wonderful staff saved my band , yes saved my band, this is a very> tricky procedure, since the band is already locked together a doctor> has to unlock it, cut the scar tissue, and replace the band into its> original position. BUT THANKS TO DR. ACEVES and , and all the> others they saved my band.>> The hospital was even more amazing then when I was there in June,> they have a brand new facility the rooms, are very roomy with nice> big couches and chairs in case you don't come alone your partner has> a comfortable place to crash. Like I said before it is like going> to a fancy spa, not a hospital.>> AND Again, for all the newbies waiting to have surgery I am five> days out, I didn't have any shoulder pain from the gas, and I> haven't had the runs, I have to pee alot but nothing other then> that, so everyone is different, so what some experience others might>

not.>> I went back to work today and other then being weak from a lack of> food I am doing great, I just don't know how to survive on this> clear liquid phase for another 5 to 9 days, where do you get your> energy from, I have been drinking 40 grams of protein aday should I> bump it up.>> ONDERLAND, for those who aren't sure it is when your weight has> finally broken 100, I weighed 196.5 this morning and that is 5 lbs> in 5 days. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I> had over 100 messages to read and haven't had time to read alot of> them, so thanks to all who worried about me and prayed for me, it> means alot. Take care.>>> TRACIE BARTEK> 248/201 DOB 6/24/05>> DOB 2/28/06 201.5/196.5/150>Tracie K. Bartek (Dr. Aceves Lap-Band Dolls)DOB

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