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I'm really glad to be getting to know all of you! All About Me Where do you live? Tulsa, Oklahoma How old are you? 49 Are you married, dating, significant other, partnered? I am married to a great guy (7 years, we dated for 7 years before marrying). He is a computer programmer. Any children? none Grandchildren? none Pets? we have koi and gold fish in our pond in the backyard. Currant Health Morbidities? high blood pressure and sleep apnea and I had knee surgery 2 years ago. What are your greatest Fears? having a stroke like my Dad did when he was my age. What is your weight loss short term goals and Long term goals? Short term: to lose at least 25 #'s by my 50th birthday. (October), & start walking. Long term: to lose around 80 #'s and lose those co-morbidities, start jogging. List at least one thing you want to do/wear/eat/buy when you reach your goal? I want to wear a 2 piece swim suit, go horse back riding while on a cruise (they match you up with a giant horse if you are overweight, so I haven't gone riding in a long time). I would like to buy a size 6 or 8 outfit for once in my life and never gain this weight back again. Also: I am a residential realtor (13 years at it) and really enjoy it most of the time. I have worked in the sign business in sales and production and have worked as a corporate artist. I have a BS in Art Education. My husband & I went to see the new Star Trek movie tonight & it was wonderful. I have 2 nephews (12 & 15) who live on a ranch nearby. Both of our immediate families live within 45 minutes of us & we feel very fortunate at that. We also like going to the drive-in for movies or at home, going to ball games (semi pro or nephews). I have a very happy life. Congrats to those of you who have already been banded this month and how exciting for y'all getting it next week. GB

Hi Maybaby, I don't start my liquid diet until 5 days before surgery. Why don't you call your nutritionist or nurse and find out the protocol & you'll be better off being prepared for it. GB

Hi Tully, I am set for May 22nd as well. Yipee! This is just as much your thread as anyone else. Let me know how your surgery goes. GB

Hi Melissa, Just click on my signature on the right hand side only, copy and paste onto yours. Delete the url on yours 1st though. That should get it. GB

My doc won't let us have cafeine. Does anyone else have that rule? I have cut out cafeine, carbonated drinks, & gum as per his request. Also, no alcohol for at least 6 months. What about y'all?

Meem, I love it that you have all of your supplies laid out & ready. We found a place in the cabinet close to our meds so I don't forget where they are when May 22nd comes along. Wow, How dare someone write on your locker like they did. They were probably jealous of something good you have done recently. Karma will probably bite them for that. I'm so excited about this. I have to go to a convention for a week before surgery, so that will keep my mind occupied. This is such a great thing we are doing for our health. I'm so looking forward to not having high blood pressure and sleep apnea anymore. I think it will probably take 30 to 40 pounds lost before they go away. Yahoo! :drool:

Hi Fellow Okies, I am getting banded on May 22nd with Dr. Katsis in Tulsa. Has anyone else used him. Is there another forum for Oklahoma? I see that this went for months without a comment. I'm so excited about this! :laugh:

Hello Fellow Okies, I'm from Tulsa and getting banded on May 22nd. I'm so excited about this. I can't wait. Conetha, how are you feeling now? Did you have it done on the 30th?

Hi New Ones, Glad to have you here with us. You can be a Mayo Bandito by clicking on the banner below. As I recall, you just copy and paste onto your edit signature area of your own profile. !If you would like a ticker, you just click on any of them and it will take you to the site and you just follow the directions. This is very exciting isn't it! :smile2:

Hi Chubisco, Your profile sounds very familiar. Chubby by age 3, diets and exercise as a child, teenager and adult and still gaining. This will be so good for us and finally stop the spiralling out of control. I will be banded in May as well. Yay!

I am on a high Protein, low carb, low fat diet now and I am supposed to have at least 1 Protein shake (20+ grams of protein) per day. I am drinking a protein shake at Breakfast & 1 at lunch, then light meal at dinner. I have a month from today left til surgery and I am going to have a few of my favorite meals in the next 2 weeks to get that out of my system. We had Thai food this evening. My pre-op liquid diet starts 5 days before surgery and then changes to Clear liquids the day before.

Thanks Sassy, Yes, let's do keep in touch. I never expected to be able to drive that soon. After knee surgery it took about 1 1/2 weeks, but that was my accelerator foot side. I may try to just walk for a while instead, but I can see me wanting to take a drive in a few days too. This is too exciting!

I just got my date today. It is on May 22nd. Woo Hoo! :crying: I had been given a date in April just to get insurance approved, but then found out it would be later. I'm okay with it. I will be on a liquid diet for 5 days before surgery. I am supposed to be on low calorie, low fat, very Protein rich diet now. I am slowly getting adjusted to it. Has anyone heard of how soon we can drive again after surgery?

Hi, Mine is May 22nd. Yay!:crying:

Brandy, You have done so well. Congrat's! I looked over your blog. Your photos show such a difference. Great job.

Hi All, I have been moved to May for my band. The date hasn't been set until blood test results return. I do have approval from insurance though so all is well. I'm excited about this!

Hi Mary, I'm from Tulsa and it takes forever here as well. I am told now that my date will be in May. Insurance approved me about 1 1/2 weeks ago, I had a blood test on Wednesday (all of the other tests have spanned over the time period since November). Good luck and best wishes with yours.

Hi Elayne, I also had the sleep study & was given the cpap. I don't like it, but evidentally it will help with memory, crankiness and weight loss (& not dying in our sleep). After we lose more weight, we may never have to use them again. Yay! Best Wishes, GB

Hi Ldeere, Best wishes for surgery tomorrow! Let us know how it goes.

Thanks Lingling. I had a feeling it would be way too soon. How is the weather down there?

Hi, This is my 1st post on Bunny Bandsters and 2nd post in all. My band date is April 27th. Yay! I have a question: Does anyone know how soon we can exercise after surgery? I have a party scheduled 4 days after. It's a Sock Hop with dancing, etc... I'm glad to be here!

I am finally getting my surgery. My insurance company approved it last week and I think my date will be April 27th. I'm really looking forward to it. My surgeon told me that I have to stay the same weight or lose weight by the date.:wub: I have a party to go to 4 days after surgery. Can anyone tell me if dancing is possible that soon after?

I am finally getting my surgery. My insurance company approved it last week and I think my date will be April 27th. I'm really looking forward to it. My surgeon told me that I have to stay the same weight or lose weight by the date.:thumbdown: I have a party to go to 4 days after surgery. Can anyone tell me if dancing is possible that soon after?