phatgirl 2011

*crossing fingers* Hoping to be an April bandster! Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful day today!

5/23 banded and still struggling through the liquid phase. Still with broths/popsicles and crystallite. Cant stomach protein drinks. Pray for me! lol had cream of potatoe soup today. Felt like real food!

Back and trying to get back on track!

But I'm s o happy for you! Have you gotten "stuck" yet. I did, for like 2 min. Enough to make me slow down. lol and have to concentrate on not drinking while eating. But i am again SO happy for you and glad you're doing well. What are u doing for exercise?

Congrats on the Surgery! I'm so jealous you're there and I started this process long before u! lol I'm still jumping through hoops! Hope you're well!! :-)

Congratulations on your surgery and success!!

Feeling discouraged, the countdown is on to my final hurdle before my paperwork is submitted 3/30 is the day for my nutritionis appt. :-(

Feeling very frustrated with this waiting game. And this emotional eating is starting to get to me. Gotta keep my head right. But I'm ready lord! *sigh*

Finally got my surgery date! I'm a May Bandster! May 23rd is my date. Currently started the liquid pre-op diet. Wish me luck!! :-)

good luck on your surgery tomorrow Jersey!

Hey girl! i'm ok.. after initially going on solids, i gained back 12 of 30lbs I had lost in 3 weeks. I basically skipped mushees and went right to solids. Went to my doc to get a fill and she said not till 8 weeks post op. and she wants me to lose more weight. that was 2 weeks ago. I have lost that 12 lbs I gained back. Thankfully! But everyday is a battle. But i'm so proud of u! :-)

Hey girl!! Finally got my date! May 23rd! I'm so excited. Starting my pre op diet as we speak. Wish me luck! :-) hope you're doing well and your first fill went without a hitch!

Hey girl.. lost my focus for a little bit, but I'm trying to get it back. You're my inspiration! Keep it up. Been through a few things lately and just finished moving at least. Back to start early morning grinding.

Hey Mims! I'm doing well. I'm supposed to graduate to solids on thurs but my doc will not be in so my appt is going to be next thurs. I'm ok. I initially lost 30 while on preop diet and up till I started mushees. Now.. i'm sure I have gained weight cuz I went to regular foods on musshes just chewed really well. But haven't worked out yet. Waiting till I'm totally healed. I can't wait till i can.

Hey Mimz! Hope you are doing well! I'm doing great. Now that all has settled we must get together and do a nice "Band Lunch" lol Take care and talk to you soon! Congrats on the loss of that "extra baggage of 56lbs!"

Hey! I'm also from NY, and wanted to wish you a good luck on your surgery tomorrow! I'm sure it'll go great. Who's your surgeon?

How are u feeling? I hope well!

How are u feeling?! Girl this clear liquid phase pre-op is a killer. Enjoy your food! lol hope all is well and take care!

I surely will.. going to be making my dr's office phone calls tomorrow morning while I'm off. see what i can get done. How are u feeling? Time is winding down for you... :-) i'm excited like it's me! lol

Im getting everything done at Montefiore hosp. in the bronx, which is where I live. And yourself Mimi? where did u go?

Just chugging through time.. banded 5/23 and still on mushees due to my surgeon being out of town so my graduation to solids is postponed. :-( and I think I've gained weight. Man I need a fill!

Not as smooth as yours! :-( prob with my vit. d and b12 levels had to get a shot in the drs off. and a prescription. Also seeing an endochrinologist beginning of may, but I'm going to call up and bitch for my results and clearance next week. I shouldn't have to wait a month for it! ya kno? these drs. sheesh. lol But i'm so happy for you! You're well on your way. How's your energy levels?

oh slim fast? I don't have to stick to what my surgeon recommended? hmmm. I don't know. Maybe I will try a slim fast shake or two. lol Wasn't on the 'to do" list of acceptable drinks but meh. *shrugs* lol are u feeling any pain?

Oh yes most definitely! We will have to get up and workout and then do lunch?

Stay positive.. it's natural to feel a lil scared, of course you know that. but keep your eye on the prize sis!