Jill Talbot

All bandsters know that our weight loss journey has nothing to do with numbers on the scale. That is why we have (yipee) non-scale victories! Why do our goals find themselves on the right hand side of some bad-assed ticker software? I need to hear Non-Scale-Goals!

I guesss my first attepmt to post my pre-op photo failed. I'll try again......

Well knockouts - here I am pre-op!

Way to go Shorty! I can't wait until I hit the 40-pound mark....or the 35 for that matter! I do hope your workplace has a legal department! Keep up the good work - the work that matters most :cursing:

The only time I feel real physical hunger is when I have PMS so I can sympathize. I give into it by having a couple extra fat-free, sugar-free fudge pops. Used to be I'd wolf down a heck of a lot more than this so I try not to beat myself up over it. Good luck!

Good Luck! When is your surgery?

Speedy recovery Mike! Glad to hear you're doing so well :cursing:

Count me in! I'll keep following this thread

Dr. Denham did my lap band at Evanston Hospital. He's an outstanding surgeon with a terrific staff.

My surgeon gave me a laminated meal card but I've never used it. It draws attention to myself while out to eat with friends and co-workers. I much prefer full portions, stopping when I'm full and taking the rest home.

Hi all - I'm doing really well and feeling great. Have been putting Merderma gel on my scars which are starting to fade. Have been walking my dog for exercise but wonder how soon I can go back to Curves.....I think I'll call the surgeon's nurse for the answer to that one. Hugs to all!

Good luck to all of this week's soon-to-be bandsters. Small sips! See you on the other side

Dec 31- Chrisann (honorary member of the Jan 08 bandsters) Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right! Jan 2- phowell, Megmarie21, Gingerbug(Victoria), jengland, racetrackweary, rainbowme2(Bunny), RT, jojokitty Jan 3-WOWOX7, Woodsy,momto3, Mommamare, nancy52,AnneElliot, ovahkummer, 010308 Jan 4- KUgirl, steviegene, SuzanneG, Songinmysoul, sleclerc (shirley), WendyRae, MamaJava Jan 5- texasbandster Jan 6 Jan 7- CallmeJim, comepickmeup, NukeChik, mamato3, kintime, Shell, destined2befree, babedoe4, ch4251, ladyroz Jan 8- Fat&thrifty(and husband Joe), itz me, faa31, crackedpepper, flipbarnett, Joanna240, rustymarie, gingydilly, seajules, ttallman, iaasw Jan 9– Redtulips3, FLMan, TachaBaby505, Lillyanne_M, CJV,grandmom4x Jan 10- luvsrocks, Hilary, Jen25bl, jtag10_4, Char1007, Pizzaman citygirl4616, FLMan Jan 11- brez1015, Tmusicmaker123, Poopsie, Ready2JustDoIt, B-Man, ganigirl6, Ms.BearKat11, yelsnia(Angela), glorybee123's Avatar glorybee123 Jan 12- jen6740, Jan_08 Jan 13 Jan 14- CoreynVA, acalpn, srbanker(Suzanne), grayl, cnukaya, Jessthat, Deedle, thinner-or-bust, gilliebean, greeniiii, mitch, WestCoastFatGuy, maryt, Jill Talbot Jan 15- Travelology, Dianegoe, poodlecamper, LKM, greeneyez, alfofohio , restrict2008, aprilbene, , jbentleyrn Jan 16- Kathy, Saleel, back2reality, Cherry_Blue, Dazzle, nadean, with his help, Laurinda; Pikedafoe, Ms.Toya, SMR100, thistledo, Jan 17- SJK, Alfie, L.A., lwood, tweenwaters, Laurieloo, kcintx,mia31771, Kalia Jade, bibalitsa, kristinern Jan 18- RuthE?, shanarene Jan 19 utahband Jan 20 Jan 21- mo7293 (Maureen), graham, lee41, Chrisann Jan 22- purplegoddess, DPJDMOM, bcgates, AmyMT, bcgates, BensonRN, Mistahbue, beth122, sef129, Nor Cal Girlie (Adri) Jan 23- min, Ang1982 (Angela) Tigger_Shorty (Rose), WhirlWinds, awesomemom, Pam-TX, CW_Lady Jan 24- holleyhobby,jst4kel,kimmycrs, Somogyi1, rakes4321, RomeGA3, Road_King Jan 25- Noni(Mary), htay73il (Hope), Thor, rakes4321(Amy), khoffman (Karen) Diane - south fla Jan 26- Louise (London) Jan 27 Jan 28- kawanabear(Kalonda), crystalcml, blg200200, justtjohn, PeachesPJ, kpoincon, AnewDayForRose, joyross43 Jan 29- Milton 5a (Lauren, UK, 21) Jan 30- PortuguesePrincess(Stephanie),Amberwaves(Amber), Tamika(taismommy), jaycee, kat_in_GA Jan 31- SarahT1982, lkgrubb, sexymama, Queb

Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right! Jan 2 Jan 3-WOWOX7 Jan 4- KUgirl Jan 5 Jan 6 Jan 7- CallmeJim, comepickmeup, Shell Jan 8 Jan 9 – Redtulips3, FLMan Jan 10- luvsrocks, Hilary Jan 11 Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 14- CoreynVA, acalpn, Jill Talbot Jan 15 Jan 16 Jan 17 Jan 18- RuthE? Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21- Chrisann Jan 22 Jan 23- min Jan 24 Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan 30 Jan 31

Hi there ladies - where do you meet for your lunches?

The weight doesn't come off drastically (as with Gastric Bypass). It will come off, but at a rate that allows you to tell people that you've "made the imporant decision to eat healthy for life" That's my fib and I'm sticking to it :eek: Good luck to you!!!

Jessica - I was banded on 1/14/08 too!!

Welcome LadyRiddick! You sound like you've done all your "homework" and are headed down a great path. Your dad sounds like a super guy! Good luck and keep in touch :eek:

Only my family knows about my band surgery. I told everyone at work that I would be out for a week recovering from surgery on fibroids. Nobody, and I mean nobody wants to "further discuss" female health matters!

The store is in Tinley Park but the victims were from several different southern suburbs

I think it's made national news but five women were killed during a botched robbery in Chicago-area Lane Bryant store. I have had such an emotional reaction to this tragedy - seeing the beautiful faces of these victims as the news progresses. I've been sobbing all day.

My watch keeps slipping all around my wrist and I think I need to have a link or two taken out of the band - more NSVs everyone!!

Friends - As tempted as I am to weigh myself daily - I stick to Sunday mornings only with a small reward in mind for staying off the scale and (of course) any weight loss. Manicure, movie, someting like that.

:smile: Thanks Kin! I needed that

Peaches and all - My story is identical. Banded on 1/14 with pain and gas for 2 or 3 days after. Pain meds and Gas-X really helped. I'm almost 3 weeks post-op and feel like a million. Walking my dog briskly for 30 minutes a day. Hang in!