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lessnless.... You are to funny... The piss-and-moan-at-home-alone club cracked me up.... Thanks for the funny post.... Hope you don't suffer from a hang over tomorrow... :confused:

Hello to all the October folks... We have a group started for encouragement and support under "Monthly Support Groups" and the October 07 thread... We have a "Roll Call" thread that lists everyone that is having their surgery in October... We would like for you to come on over and get your name added to the list... Our group is called TENacious TENS....

Hey Holly...... Thank you so much for doing this list... I can't believe that there are 87 of us so far to be banded in October. I'm getting excited and looking forward to hearing from the ones that go first and following them along with their journey... There are 33 to be banded just through the first five days.... Good luck and blessings to them all.....

LilMiss... Thank you so much for posting the list... I have printed it and will get all of the necessary items for my october 16th surgery...

Hi Dave B..... Good for you in making the best decision to get the lap band. With 5 children, you sure do need to be active and healthy for them... Hop on over to the "Monthly Support Groups" thread and go to the October 07 thread and you will find over 80 other people who will be getting their bands in October too... We welcome all... Good luck to you on your journey...

Sending many good wishes and thoughts to all of you early bandsters.. May your surgery go well with no problems... My prayers are with you all.... Many blessings.

Hi fluffy...... I am having my surgery on the 16th, and I need to lose 100 lbs also... I am a little bit older than you and have 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter... I am self pay and having my surgery done in Denver, Colorado by Dr Kirshenbaum... I will be starting my pre-op diet on the 2nd and he requires a high Protein, low carb diet which is essentially the Atkins diet.... I have been on that diet before so I'm not expecting any complications, however it does require portion control and lately I have been very terrible at that.... I have also picked up the bad habit of grazing all day... I have just about eaten up all of the junk food I have around, so I won't have an temptation laying around calling my name. :confused: I will be happy to give you support throughout your process.... I'm sure that others being banded in October will be here for support too.... :clap2:

Indiogirl.... Very well put... You have said it very eloquently... I am to be banded in 2 more weeks and I have been reading, reading and more reading for the past 2 months on the site and I feel very comfortable in the knowledge I have gained here...

Hi LSzeliga.... I'm going to Dr K too.. My surgery is on the 16th.... Did I read one of your posts right, that your laptop got stolen.... So sorry if it did... I couldn't live without mine.... Did you ever find out the phone number to the limo company you were looking for.... Good luck to you on the 11th.. We will be thinking about you..

Hey paragirl.... Just for the fun of it, try calling Dr. K's office tomorrow and see how long it would be to get a surgery date.. It may not be to late to change your mind... Just a thought...

lgmb..... You are not the only one stressing out about Thanksgiving... My surgery is scheduled for the 16th of October and I should be able to eat regular food, but I'm so worried about the turkey and dressing getting stuck and then I will PB and I want some sweet potatoes real bad and pumpkin pie, etc, etc..... Trudy.... Thanks for the nice wishes.. Best wishes back atcha. This is such great place for us to share in the encouragement and support.... I'm so looking forward to getting my band..

That is neat that one is at her goal weight... Don't ya just love those before and after pictures? The other one that is finally eating properly, hopefully is losing weight and close to goal at 2 1/2 years out..... Your friends daughter is young and doesn't realize that the band is a committment... But what the heck 36 pounds lost is good, since she really hasn't worked at it...

Hello laurygregson, Donnajade and new me 2008.... Nice to have you with us.... laury.... Hang in there girl and post on this board whenever you are feeling like you want to eat... Force yourself to go places with your friends... It sounds like you might be a little depressed and we are here to help cheer you up.... When do you start your pre-op diet? Is it a liquid diet or a modified Atkins diet? I will be starting my pre-op on the 1st of October and my surgery is scheduled for the 16th... I will be doing a high pretein, low carb diet.. sort of like an Atkins or South Beach diet... I need to get off of my arse and get some exercise in each day.... I'm getting so excited about getting my band... I can hardly wait... Donna... That is so cool that you have a son that will be graduating this year and can be in pictures with him... How old is your other son? Congratulations on getting your insurance approval... I'm right in there with you, I can hardly wait.... new me..... Way to go on the self pay... I have always said "Where there is a will there is a way." I am self pay too, but I don't have insurance.... If I may ask, why would you not have qualified for insurance?

Paragirl.... I fully understand that... Having full faith and confidence in your Dr is worth way more than the cost.... I didn't realize you were in Georgia, for some reason I was thinking that you were closer... Sorry How are your friends doing with their bands? Have they had them very long?

Gosh you guys are soooo lucky that you don't have to do a pre-op diet... Apparently your Dr's are not worried about a fatty liver being in the way of placing the band.... I only have to do a high Protein, low carb diet.. Like Atkins or South Beach... So that isn't too bad, since I've been on them before and I know I won't be starving... Since you all are going in early in the month, be sure and give us an update on your progress as soon as you feel up to it after your surgery.... We will be thinking of you on your day...

Wow ee Paragirl.... That's alot of money for your surgery.... I'm self pay and it's only costing me $9950 for Dr Kirshenbaum in Denver, Colorado to do my surgery... That is for everything including 3 months post-op followup care and fills..... Since you are in Arizona, it might be worth a plane trip to Colorado for your surgery... I know there are alot of people who have traveled long distances for Dr K to do their surgery... They have come from Florida to Alaska. One fellow even came from New York so he could be banded on 9/11... There is a link to his web site on the bottom below my signature... It might be worth checking out...

Hi Sharon.... I take aspirin for my arthritis and my Dr said that I needed to get off of the aspirin two weeks before surgery and that I could take one of the NSAID's like Advil or Aleve... I have always heard that the NSAID's if taken for long periods of time can enlarge your liver, but you probably know the answer to that better than I do, but for your peace of mind, I would ask my Dr about it... Age is just a number so, Good luck to you on your journey to better health.... :clap2:

I am going to Dr. Kirshenbaum in Colorado.. I am also self pay and he charges $9950 for everything... He is a great Dr. and cares alot for his patients... There is a link to his web site at the bottom of my signature.. Check it out and give his office a call and ask if they will take you with a low BMI...

Hello to all of the October bandsters, especially the new ones just joining.... Thanks for checking in on the Roll Call... Holly is taking all the info on everyone and will be updating the list soon.... Good luck to all of you that are starting on your pre-op diets... Just remember we are all here to cheer you on, so anytime you feel the need or want to vent someone will be here to lend you an ear or shoulder....

Hi Free..... I don't think that very many of us have or will give up our coffee, some people have cut back to one or two cups a day, I have one cup of coffee in the morning to get me started for the day and there are many decaffeinated teas on the market... I personally drink Celestial Seasonings Lemon Zinger and it is decaffeinated.... The Crystal Light on the go Green Tea that I put in my bottle water is 99% caffeine free.... So, you are not the only one with vices, I think we all do in one way or another.. Keep the faith, it will all work out in the end...

nume.... Gosh, that sure doesn't sound like much for a pre-op diet... I think I would starve to death if that was all I could have.... I agree with you I would add some broth and some protein powder drinks... Also cottage cheese and some string cheese.... Instead of regular sugar for your tea, try some Splenda or Sweet N Low and some Fat Free Milk and I think you would be ok.... Be sure to drink plenty of water and add a squeeze of lemon or some Crystal Light if you need to.... Good luck to you... Your band date will be here before you know it...

WELCOME Jamie and Misty... It's nice to have you with us... Misty.... That is great that you had such an easy time getting insurance approval, especially with your family history... This is the right step on your way to a healthier life.... Jamie.... I'm sure that you meant that you are supposed to get down to 134 and not 234.... :eek: Congrats on returning to school... That is wonderful that you are furthering your education as well as embarking on a new lifestyle change by getting the band... Good luck to both of you...

WELCOME, New Orleans Grl.... Nice to have you as a member of the TENacious TENS.... Thank you so much for kind words and blessings... I wish all the same to you and many blessings in return....

Welcome to the October TENacious TENS group.... We are happy to have you with us.... That is one thing about this place, there is lots of support... We all know the frustration of dieting and then gaining it all back only to add more lbs back on.... When you get a chance hop on over to the "Roll Call" thread and add your name and date for Holly and then hop on over to the TENacious TENS thread...

My suggestion would be for both guitarjeff and philjarvis to ask their lap band doctors on how much alcohol they will be allowed to drink each day after they get the band.... Every doctor is different in their requirements for success with the band and we are only guessing with our answers... The professional opinion would be more accurate... Good Luck to both of you on your band and successful weight loss...