lotzasunshine

I am free Thursdays around 11-1, and monday evenings from 5-7 because DH is in classes. Let me know if these times might work. If not we can try to figure something else out. Maybe we could meet for lunch somewhere.

I just wanted to come over and say hi! I live in Salt Lake too. Up in sugarhouse. If you ever want to, maybe we can get together and talk. This site is great to talk to other bandsters! How long have you been banded? You have already lost more than I have. I am a slow loser, and was banded in July.

Thanks for your compliment on my pictures! It does make a difference, can't wait until I'm down 50, 100 and 150! It'll be awesome!

Welcome to LBT!! To set up your wight ticker, you can just click mine (or anyone elses) and click create you own ticker. Then choose weight loss, and start creating! Then you must choose a password, and how you want it to count your weight. You can choose weight change if you don't want your actual weight to show. then you will need to copy the code they give you and paste it in your signature. Good luck, if you need any help again, just ask!

Still trying to figure out how many calories my body needs to keep losing. I tried the 800-1200 thing and I went nowhere, then I upped it to about 1500 and lost like 5 in a week. Now I am back to losing really slow, but I know for some it will just take time. I need another fill, but am trying to find a way to go back to dr.K for that. Anyway, as for exercise, I teach elementary school music, so I get a LOT of exercise and then I take a water aerobics class once a week. I follow bandster rules, avoiding liquid calories, except for my shakes, trying to get enough protein in(hard sometimes), not grazing, low carbs etc. Oh well, time will tell. I am happy with what I have lost so far, maybe it will take me 2-3 years to get to goa, but I WILL get there!

Thanks for the request. We look very similar on where we started. I wish I was losing as fast as you though! You are looking great!

Don't feel bad, I totally understand! Congratz on being at 23 lbs, I am hoping to hit 20 down this week. I am also a slow loser. I am getting fills here in SLC now, but idk how long that will last. the dr. has absolutely no bedside manner, because I was not banded by him it's like he doesn't care how many times he sticks me with that awful needle! I should be getting one again soon, but am going to do it under flouro as it is included with a fill fee once. Then I might spend the $150 for a plane ticket and head back to Dr K and his painless one poke.

Sorry about the one bite syndrome thing, does not sound pleasant. I get stuck quite a bit. I think it is my fault for not chewing well enough tho. I haven't pb'd yet and am trying to be better. I am glad you are doing well!!

Just saw your blog, can't wait until I can start running. Really looking forward to it! Congratz on your great loss so far!! Apparently I am a slower loser.

You've lost 25 already!! LUCKY!!! I am sitting at about 14, I am looking forward to my fill on tuesday. I am flying to denver as that is cheaper than anywhere here that I have found as of yet. Still looking though. How are you doing? I hope all is going well!!

You're such a sweetheart, thanks so much for the offer!! I woke up feeling slightly better this morning. I a still on my painmeds, and still have quite a bit of gas, but am hopeful after reading your message. Thanks for the positive thoughts!!

My flight was pretty bad. I never threw up, but I was on the verge of tears half the time. I asked for a seatbelt extension so I could put it around my pillow and icepack. Didn't need one on the way there, and didn't care what anyone thought on the way back:) How long did your gas pains last? Mine are still going strong. Also I ate some jello and felt this tight pressure in my chest, so you think maybe I should try clear liquids for one more day? Thanks for your note. It's nice to know that so many people went through the same thing.

Gratz on being banded. Me too! I just got home from the airport so I'll not write much../ stupid gas pains!! Anyway, I am on clear liquids for a couple days and then full liquids for a couple weeks. I lost 9 in my 10 day prop, awesome that you lost 16!!

Thank you so much for your encouragement in Recovery!!! They wouldn't let my husband come back yet, so it was nice to have someone telling me that I could do it. I really appreciate that you took the time to remember me. Sorry that I didn't really respond, I was having a pretty hard time getting completely awake. Tell your Mother thank you as well. I hope all is well with you and that you are healing quickly!!!

Thanks for the note. Couldn't get on yesterday the internet was down at our hotel. I'm doing well, not too bad on the gas pains. A little loopy from the drugs, but I'm doing okay. Thanks again!

THANKS!!! We are flying out tomorrow morning, and I'm getting a little nervous. But I know this is right so I'm just going to have to suck it up. This preop diet has been a killer at some points, but I have survived and lost 7lbs. Not too bad. But I'm going to have a nice big steak tonight, and some mushrooms! YUM!! Thanks for remembering me. I hope all is going well for you!!

Good job on not cheating on your diet!! I don't think I could do the whole liquid thing. I just have to do a form of atkins, I really shouldn't complain. Good luck with the rest of the diet! How many days do you have left?

We are flying. Good luck with your class and have fun this weekend!!

Meh, the preop diet is ok, I'm eating a lot of eggs I haven't felt the change or ketosis thing yet. But it has only been 2 1/2 days. I have been watching the thred where you are updating everyone on your recovery and am glad to hear that your headaches went away. So how bad are the gas pains?

It would be awesome if we did run into each other!! My surgery is scheduled for 11am, you?

Thanks for leaving the message on my blog. I am scheduled for the 16th. I'm already on my preop diet, and am feeling a little sluggish today. 50ish pounds total so far?? That's AWESOME!!! Congrats and good luck with the other weight to lose!!

I am having some trouble posting visitor messages, so I hope that this shows up. I am finding more and more people with the same banding date! Who is your Dr? I am going with Dr.Kirshenbaum in Colorado. I am 23,and live in Salt Lake City. I just started my preop diet 1 hour or so ago (I am being very strict with myself). The doc said 10 days, so 10 days it is Tell me about yourself!!

Hey!! Just saw that you are from SLC. I am as well! Congratz on your band! I will be banded this month, maybe we can get together to exercise or something! I live in Sugarhouse about a block from the park. Tell me about yourself! I teach music lessons from home and am going to SLCC right now.

Well, I am 23 and live in Utah. No kids for hubby and me yet, just haven't been able to get pregnant. That is one of the big reasons I am getting banded. I really think that the weight loss will help with fertility. I weigh 307 right now and am really hoping to get down to 150. I want to lose all I an in the first year, because after that is when we want to start trying for a baby. I think you should be fine by your little one's birthday. Most people are only sore for two weeks or so tops. It is nice to talk with someone and I'm glad you sent the request!!!

Hi! Thanks for the request! I see you are having surgery the same day as I am!! I am getting VERY excited!! I am being banded by Dr.Kirshenbaum in Colorado. I start my preop diet in 3 days. Tell me about yourself!!

Good luck for tomorrow!!! You are in my prayers!!!