thecoolestsarah

You can do this! It's a great time to find some new things you enjoy! I just started hiking again, which I haven't done since I was thinner. I started with some pretty flat trails, and now I'm doing 4+ miles with some elevation a few times a week. Photography, writing, playing music, reading, crocheting or knitting, drawing, walking, working on your house, shopping... anything but eating!

It was hard in the beginning....bandster hell...
But once the band was adjusted properly, it became very easy for me.
I am very really hungry, and when I do eat, the band restricts mt how much I can eat.
Only thing indeed to doing make wise food choices.
I go to the gym every chance I get, not because I have tobut because I want to.
I never count calories or measure/weigh foods.

SHERRY!!!! My Sista-in-banding!!!
I just got my Dec 21st surgery date yesterday!! WOO HOO!
I'm a school counseling graduate student doing 3 days of internships in 2 elementary schools - so I totally feel you on the Christmas Break recovery time. I'm so excited to have a week where I'm forced to lay on the couch and drink broth. Right now that sounds like friggin HEAVEN if you ask me!
So glad to find the Dec Bandsters and also read how totally positive you guys are. These support websites kinda rub me the wrong way for that very reason. I'm all about focusing on fitness goals, being positive, and just getting out and living life! I'm glad I found you guys - MY PEOPLE! hahahaha
Ok so I'm a little nuts right now - long day at school hahaha
Anyway, hugs all, I'm glad I found you and let's keep in touch ok! We can do this together!!!
-Sarah

I'm so encouraged that all of you are getting your approvals so fast. My 6th appt is Nov 14 and I already set my tentative date for Dec. 21.. I just hope everything goes through too! I'm so glad that our group is so positive, it makes such a huge difference.
My reasons for getting lap band
-to live the active lifestyle that I love
-to have kids
-to live the rest of my life free from food addiction
-to look in the mirror and know I look hot
-to dance wildly without embarrassment
-to feel sexy
-to stand in front of people and not worry that they are thinking how huge I am
-to do anything I want without my weight as a barrier!

December is almost here and our group needs to get fired up!!
I'm going to start a private Facebook group for Dec 2011 Bandsters so that we can keep in touch and keep each other accountable! If you want to join it, please email me at losingwithabandon@gmail.com.
My (tentative) surgery date is Dec 21st! All my paperwork goes to insurance on Monday at my 6th of 6 appointment.. I hope to get the good news back quickly!
When is everyone's surgery date??
-Sarah

I'm so encouraged that all of you are getting your approvals so fast. My 6th appt is Nov 14 and I already set my tentative date for Dec. 21.. I just hope everything goes through too! I'm so glad that our group is so positive, it makes such a huge difference.
My reasons for getting lap band
-to live the active lifestyle that I love
-to have kids
-to live the rest of my life free from food addiction
-to look in the mirror and know I look hot
-to dance wildly without embarrassment
-to feel sexy
-to stand in front of people and not worry that they are thinking how huge I am
-to do anything I want without my weight as a barrier!

Attention all December 2011 Bandsters!!!

"TheCoolestSarah" started a Secret/Private group on Facebook. I am helping her add some of us in the group. If you are interested in joining inbox me. It is not searchable in Facebook because its private. I will have to friend you, then add you, then unfriend for privacy. Inbox me your full name None of your friends will ever know and nobody in the group will have access to your pictures or wall.

RoeRoe I glad you made it in the group.

you click on groups, once on that page you can add a new group and choose to make it "secret". I'm in another "secret" group so i know it works! Do you want to join mine? I need someone to join so I can start it! LOL!

I'm Dec 21st! I want to be a buddy too!
I'm starting a Dec Bandster Facebook group that will be a "secret group" so nobody will see it in our feed or on our walls.. let me know if you want to join it! You can either tell me here or email me at losingwithabandon@gmail.com
-Sarah

This has been a concern for me too. I have been on maybe two dates since my band. I am not really interested in dating a whole lot right now because I am very focused on my own health and the changes I am making within myself, but being young and single, dates are bound to pop up from time to time. The first date I went on I ordered a small meal and just made sure to take a lot of time to converse in between bites so I did not end up throwing up in the bathroom. The second date, I decided to make it so it was not focused around food, so I went for tea and a walk on the beach. I honestly would not have a problem letting somebody know on the first date if it came up, but I don't think it would be something I would just throw out there if the opportunity did not arise. I am not ashamed of it at all, I actually have gotten very comfortable talking about it with people. I think if I were to go on a date with anyone who half sparked my interest it would be something important for me to get out because it is such a big part of my life right now. Anyways, just sharing my thoughts on it.

I feel a little nervous too, but I'm also just more nervous about how I'm going to fit this into my schedule. I love reading all these comments, it's making me feel so much more at ease! Hugs friend, you'll do it when it's right for you!