Re: How was the Seatle bash?

[Guest guest]

--- OH MY GOSH!! We had SO MUCH FUN!!

And I learned a lot about WHY I personally am so tight in the

mornings...and guess what?? I REALLY NEED to go for a morning

walk...it helps so much! I did the 5k on Saturday, most of it with

Jenni, but then she ran the last little bit, and running I DON'T

DO...not on my bum ankle. Anyway, after the walk, I had coffee, then

part of a protein bar a little later and no PB at all...I had been

having trouble prior to that just from the phlegm that builds up in

my pouch overnight. I also found I was eating too late at night, and

that also contributed to it. I learned so many things I didn't know

about my band, and so many " new " things and ideas have come along in

the 16 mos since I got mine also. This whole science is growing by

leaps and bounds and WE have doctors who are not just keeping up, but

who are taking the first steps to develop and perfect the techniques

in the first place...aren't we LUCKY???

It was great finally getting to meet Nina, Lucy, Mrs. A, and Dr.

Campos...since none of them were around back when I got

banded...Seems like Nina was on vacation or something...

It was so great to get to thank Dr. A in person and give him a big

hug...or 2 or 3....I am just so grateful for what has been given back

to me.

There was a lot of info on plastic surgery and I AM saving for some

of that too...

On Sat. night we had a wonderful dinner...altho nobody bothered to

explain to the wait staff that we would like our entree BEFORE our

salads...it was good food, and after a small misunderstanding with a

couple waiters, they were made to understand that THIS group DOES get

to take their leftovers along...lol.There were lots of raffle items (

I won a massage kit and watering can and rain gauge) and a great

auction. Then we had a before & after fashion show, dancing and

karaoke with a dj...lots of visiting and TREMENDOUS amounts of caring

support all around.

The vendors were also great and there was just so much information to

be gleaned.

I also got some very cute clothes in the clothing exchange...altho

not a whole lot, because...and oh, this was a GRAND NSV....there

weren't hardly any clothes SMALL ENOUGH for me!! has some pics

of me all dressed up in my SZ 6 outfit for the big party...I am sure

she will post some later...oh, I guess did post one of a

bunch of us with Dr. A's team...but I had a sweater on in that one

too. I am SO GOING to next years bash up there as well!

Dawnita

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Dawnita. :-) Thanks so much for sharing your experience with

us. :-) You are in a size 6? wow that is a amazing!!! :-) Do you

live in the seatle area?

I too am having tightness in the morning after being adjusted. But

you know in a huge way I am loving my " tightness " and thanking God I

cant eat that much!!! :-) wooo hooo. hello weight loss!!! :-) Hey

Jenni did you end up getting a fill? if so how is it going?

glad you guys had fun!!

big hugs,

>

> --- OH MY GOSH!! We had SO MUCH FUN!!

> And I learned a lot about WHY I personally am so tight in the

> mornings...and guess what?? I REALLY NEED to go for a morning

> walk...it helps so much! I did the 5k on Saturday, most of it with

> Jenni, but then she ran the last little bit, and running I DON'T

> DO...not on my bum ankle. Anyway, after the walk, I had coffee,

then

> part of a protein bar a little later and no PB at all...I had been

> having trouble prior to that just from the phlegm that builds up in

> my pouch overnight. I also found I was eating too late at night,

and

> that also contributed to it. I learned so many things I didn't

know

> about my band, and so many " new " things and ideas have come along

in

> the 16 mos since I got mine also. This whole science is growing by

> leaps and bounds and WE have doctors who are not just keeping up,

but

> who are taking the first steps to develop and perfect the

techniques

> in the first place...aren't we LUCKY???

> It was great finally getting to meet Nina, Lucy, Mrs. A, and Dr.

> Campos...since none of them were around back when I got

> banded...Seems like Nina was on vacation or something...

> It was so great to get to thank Dr. A in person and give him a big

> hug...or 2 or 3....I am just so grateful for what has been given

back

> to me.

> There was a lot of info on plastic surgery and I AM saving for some

> of that too...

> On Sat. night we had a wonderful dinner...altho nobody bothered to

> explain to the wait staff that we would like our entree BEFORE our

> salads...it was good food, and after a small misunderstanding with

a

> couple waiters, they were made to understand that THIS group DOES

get

> to take their leftovers along...lol.There were lots of raffle items

(

> I won a massage kit and watering can and rain gauge) and a great

> auction. Then we had a before & after fashion show, dancing and

> karaoke with a dj...lots of visiting and TREMENDOUS amounts of

caring

> support all around.

> The vendors were also great and there was just so much information

to

> be gleaned.

> I also got some very cute clothes in the clothing exchange...altho

> not a whole lot, because...and oh, this was a GRAND NSV....there

> weren't hardly any clothes SMALL ENOUGH for me!! has some

pics

> of me all dressed up in my SZ 6 outfit for the big party...I am

sure

> she will post some later...oh, I guess did post one of a

> bunch of us with Dr. A's team...but I had a sweater on in that one

> too. I am SO GOING to next years bash up there as well!

>

> Dawnita

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I wear a size 6 in THAT particular outfit...size 10-12 in most things.

I live near Eugene OR and drove up.

>Dawnita

[Guest guest]

Dawnita, It was great meeting you! You looked absolutely great, congratulations on your progress. We also had a great time all weekend and I personally learned a lot too. I wish more persons were there there really is valuable information to be shared. It was a lot of work but was well worth it. I am still recovering from the weekend and so is everyone here. Thanks for joining us NinaDawnita May <dawnita3@...> wrote: I wear a size 6 in THAT particular outfit...size 10-12 in most things.I live near Eugene OR and drove up.>Dawnita

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[Guest guest]

You're still absolutely gorgeous!!

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Re: How was the Seatle bash?

I wear a size 6 in THAT particular outfit...size 10-12 in most things.I live near Eugene OR and drove up.>Dawnita

[Guest guest]

Is the Seattle banders Bash going to be an annual event?? Great location for me - easy flight down from Vancouver Island, and it sounds like perfect support. Norm

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[Guest guest]

Hey Everyone,

I finally have a second to post now that The Bash is over. Wow!

What a weekend! It was so great seeing Dr Aceves, Mrs Aceves, Nina,

, Dr Campos, and the whole gang. Dr Aceves did such a

great job speaking on Slippages. I had several come up to me and

say " I love your Dr, he is so nice " . Don't we all! Eileen,

and Jenni, you guys are awesome. It was so good to get to know you.

I just wish I had more time in between my Registration duties Next

year I am going to just play and hang out :0)

Jenni, I love my Dr Aceves Bandster shirts. Anyone interested you

should really hook up with Jenni. She created some adorable Dr

Aceves T-shirts. I bought 3 at $20 each. Jenni, I will get that

check in the mail this week! I may want more :0)

It was also great seeing Sheila and hubby, Marchelle, ,

, Vicki, Sue, Diane and all the other Dr Aceves bandsters. I

am sure I am forgettign several. Sorry! I loved meeting you all.

The Bash was a great educational event. I learned so much.

I also got a very tight fill and I am back to my goal of 133 lbs. I

have been unfilled since before Christmas and was enjoying my food a

little too much :0) Gotta love the band! It took me 1 week of

having a good fill and I am back on track.

I hope you are all well. I will defiantely be checking in with you

all more often now that things have slowed down. I do lurk all the

time and love to read about all your progress.

If ever any of you are in Seattle please let me know. I would love

to meet you.

Eileen, lets get together soon!

God Bless,

Gross, LMP

DOB 7/20/05

210/at goal 133

>

> Hey everyone how is the bandsters bash? I would love to hear all

> about it. I wanted to go so badly, but just had to much going on

> this weekend. Also how is everyone that had bandsters bash fills?

> are you guys tight? My fill is kind of acting wierd (well not

really

> when you think about how the band is). yesterday I made the stupid

> mistake of eating a piece of breakfast sausage. I chewed it well,

> but it totally irritated my stoma. that irritation lasted me all

> day, and nothing wanted to stay down, not even liquid. I think I

> finally flushed it through with lots of water. and then we went to

a

> mexican restaurant and I had some Tortilla soup. and it went down

so

> great! Then this morning I am back to major restriction again. so

> it is like the restriction is way different in the morning. which

I

> think is pretty normal. But I am down like 3 more pounds, so I am

> doing the happy dance! I had a family get together for my sisters

> birthday on saturday night and I couldnt really eat anything. and

I

> just hate it when people feel sorry for you. It is like " hey dont

> feel sorry for me, this is what I signed up for! " . and I noticed

my

> sister wont eat much around me, like she feels guilty because I

cant

> eat much. I made her favorite dinner " tostodo's " and she only had

> one. now I know she wanted more, but she just couldnt seem to

bring

> herself to it. But I dont want other people feeling bad for me,

> because I am being rewarded for my sacrifice. And this is what I

> wanted! :-)

> Well you all take care, and I cant wait to hear how the bash

went!! :-

> )

> hugs,

>

> dob 10/6/06

> (342) 322/277/160 45 lbs gone since surgery!!!!! :-) wooo hooo

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Dawnita,

I forgot to mention you in my last post it was great meeting you too.

You and all the gang were just beautiful. I am proud of you and the

whole Aceves group. I know with all the support we have and the best

Dr we are all at an advantage to many others I met. This whole

expereince has been sooo motivational for me and my Family.

God Bless,

>

> Hey everyone how is the bandsters bash? I would love to hear all

> about it. I wanted to go so badly, but just had to much going on

> this weekend. Also how is everyone that had bandsters bash fills?

> are you guys tight? My fill is kind of acting wierd (well not

really

> when you think about how the band is). yesterday I made the stupid

> mistake of eating a piece of breakfast sausage. I chewed it well,

> but it totally irritated my stoma. that irritation lasted me all

> day, and nothing wanted to stay down, not even liquid. I think I

> finally flushed it through with lots of water. and then we went to

a

> mexican restaurant and I had some Tortilla soup. and it went down

so

> great! Then this morning I am back to major restriction again. so

> it is like the restriction is way different in the morning. which

I

> think is pretty normal. But I am down like 3 more pounds, so I am

> doing the happy dance! I had a family get together for my sisters

> birthday on saturday night and I couldnt really eat anything. and

I

> just hate it when people feel sorry for you. It is like " hey dont

> feel sorry for me, this is what I signed up for! " . and I noticed

my

> sister wont eat much around me, like she feels guilty because I

cant

> eat much. I made her favorite dinner " tostodo's " and she only had

> one. now I know she wanted more, but she just couldnt seem to

bring

> herself to it. But I dont want other people feeling bad for me,

> because I am being rewarded for my sacrifice. And this is what I

> wanted! :-)

> Well you all take care, and I cant wait to hear how the bash

went!! :-

> )

> hugs,

>

> dob 10/6/06

> (342) 322/277/160 45 lbs gone since surgery!!!!! :-) wooo hooo

>

[Guest guest]

Hi :

It was great seeing you again also. Even on our SOUP NIGHT get-

togethers I don't get to talk to you much. I guess that means we

need to do one just with each other. I have a great picture of you

and your daughter. I will email it to you.

Let's get together...just say where and when and I am there. I am

really needing a massage but then you would be working....again. You

did a FABULOUS job at the bash, . You worked SO hard, and a lot

of your " duties " were not what you signed up for (if you know what I

mean)!! Hope you are relaxing this weekend.

Talk to you soon.

Eileen

Seattle

> >

> > Hey everyone how is the bandsters bash? I would love to hear all

> > about it. I wanted to go so badly, but just had to much going on

> > this weekend. Also how is everyone that had bandsters bash

fills?

> > are you guys tight? My fill is kind of acting wierd (well not

> really

> > when you think about how the band is). yesterday I made the

stupid

> > mistake of eating a piece of breakfast sausage. I chewed it

well,

> > but it totally irritated my stoma. that irritation lasted me all

> > day, and nothing wanted to stay down, not even liquid. I think I

> > finally flushed it through with lots of water. and then we went

to

> a

> > mexican restaurant and I had some Tortilla soup. and it went

down

> so

> > great! Then this morning I am back to major restriction again.

so

> > it is like the restriction is way different in the morning.

which

> I

> > think is pretty normal. But I am down like 3 more pounds, so I am

> > doing the happy dance! I had a family get together for my

sisters

> > birthday on saturday night and I couldnt really eat anything.

and

> I

> > just hate it when people feel sorry for you. It is like " hey

dont

> > feel sorry for me, this is what I signed up for! " . and I noticed

> my

> > sister wont eat much around me, like she feels guilty because I

> cant

> > eat much. I made her favorite dinner " tostodo's " and she only

had

> > one. now I know she wanted more, but she just couldnt seem to

> bring

> > herself to it. But I dont want other people feeling bad for me,

> > because I am being rewarded for my sacrifice. And this is what I

> > wanted! :-)

> > Well you all take care, and I cant wait to hear how the bash

> went!! :-

> > )

> > hugs,

> >

> > dob 10/6/06

> > (342) 322/277/160 45 lbs gone since surgery!!!!! :-) wooo hooo

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Eileen,

Good to hear from you! I have an idea. I supervise the Student

Clinic at the massage school in April and May. You should come in

and get a massage and honey foot rub from one of my students and then

we can do lunch? That way we can hang out and you can get a massage

too?

I am sure we will see each other at The Soup night too. I hope to go

to the next one. Let me know when you are going and maybe we can

hook up early and visit?

I had so much fun with you at The Bash!

You look great!!

Please keep in touch and lets get together soon.

Take Care,

> > >

> > > Hey everyone how is the bandsters bash? I would love to hear

all

> > > about it. I wanted to go so badly, but just had to much going

on

> > > this weekend. Also how is everyone that had bandsters bash

> fills?

> > > are you guys tight? My fill is kind of acting wierd (well not

> > really

> > > when you think about how the band is). yesterday I made the

> stupid

> > > mistake of eating a piece of breakfast sausage. I chewed it

> well,

> > > but it totally irritated my stoma. that irritation lasted me

all

> > > day, and nothing wanted to stay down, not even liquid. I think

I

> > > finally flushed it through with lots of water. and then we

went

> to

> > a

> > > mexican restaurant and I had some Tortilla soup. and it went

> down

> > so

> > > great! Then this morning I am back to major restriction

again.

> so

> > > it is like the restriction is way different in the morning.

> which

> > I

> > > think is pretty normal. But I am down like 3 more pounds, so I

am

> > > doing the happy dance! I had a family get together for my

> sisters

> > > birthday on saturday night and I couldnt really eat anything.

> and

> > I

> > > just hate it when people feel sorry for you. It is like " hey

> dont

> > > feel sorry for me, this is what I signed up for! " . and I

noticed

> > my

> > > sister wont eat much around me, like she feels guilty because I

> > cant

> > > eat much. I made her favorite dinner " tostodo's " and she only

> had

> > > one. now I know she wanted more, but she just couldnt seem to

> > bring

> > > herself to it. But I dont want other people feeling bad for

me,

> > > because I am being rewarded for my sacrifice. And this is what

I

> > > wanted! :-)

> > > Well you all take care, and I cant wait to hear how the bash

> > went!! :-

> > > )

> > > hugs,

> > >

> > > dob 10/6/06

> > > (342) 322/277/160 45 lbs gone since surgery!!!!! :-) wooo hooo

> > >

> >

>