illinoishusker

Let's start a thread to get to know us. Not too personal, but enough to share bits about ourselves. We are going to really rely on eachother soon. So share with the class!

Ok, I'm going to do a shout out for the October bandsters in another thread. Let's tell a little summary of ourselves. You don't have to divulge too personal of info, just some interesting things about you. So that we can feel like we know eachother better. We are going to have to lean on eachother soon, b/c no one else will get it like we GET it. So Look for my thread about getting to know the smashing pumpkins!

Congrats! Welcome to the smashing pumpkins!! I'm Oct. 24th!

Try putting after the code. see if that works. I can't get one to fit under my siggie. lol

I am a new smashing pumpkin! YAY! I'll be banded on October 24th! in Champaign, Illinois.

I have a date and am ready to go! I'm excited and nervous. I can't wait to join the gang!:embaressed_smile:

O/T how long can you keep egg drop soup in your fridge?

Ya, open mouth insert foot. lol I agree with above poster, she would not even be qualified. I'm sure she was not thrilled with the comment when she is struggling and has had 3 children. My husband is a big boy and he didn't even have children to help with his excuse, yet I'd never suggest he have it too. She has her journey, you have yours.

Since I haven't had the band yet, I guess I wonder how filling you feel eating such tiny amounts of blended foods and etc. Like 2 oz of chicken salad and 2 oz of blended green beans. How full do you feel without restriction 3 weeks post op. I mean it sounds like you would feel mucho hunger. Am I wrong?

Ok so if no liquids are going through, no food is going too, correct? This is a worry of mine b/c I teach and I worry about the food part. If you can't drink anything, are you feeling like you are starving?

Way to go! Keep up the great work!

Awesome! I got a quick approval too. I'm set up for Oct. 24th.

Wonderful news! Very inspiring. Good for you!

nana: I wish I could My friend works with photoshop and made it for me. I belong to another message board and she keeps me hooked up. I've been trying to learn how to do it. If I do, I'll make you one, ok?

Thanks! I'm looking at Oct. 17 or 24th, depending on schedules. I'm so nervous and excited. I don't think I really thought it would happen. Now I worry about me. Am I fooling myself or am I going to make it happen.

I voted. Good luck!!

Again I'm sorry. I still stick with a woman knows. People can try to justify what he is doing, but I don't buy it. I'm feeling for you right now, b/c I can only imagine how frustrated and sad you are. hugs.

I have BCBS of IL. I just got approved Thursday. I do not have any co morbidities. I am over a 40bmi and I have over 5 yrs of obesity. I did the 6mth diet.

Hi all, I havens 't had a chance to talk to my nutritionist, but am wondering if this shake is going to work. I've used it before and it works and tastes really good in my opinion. It's called New lifestyle Diet. www.newlifestylediet.com Women's ProgramWomen's Program Totals: (these totals are with a lean meat /veggie dinner..not liquid.) Calories1080 Protein164 Carbs72 Fat 18 . Does it have enough Protein and good carbs?? Ideas? I'll check with my dr. but I wanted the people opinions here.

Thanks everyone, I got approved! Now have to schedule!

Thanks ladies! I'm super excited. I feel like this is my time, but I've failed so many times and I don't want to again. I'm also a freak about shots and here I am picking something that needs needles.

I'm so excited! I was really worried. I just turned 40. eek, but what a great gift. Ok, in reality, I didn't think they would, but I've been reading everything I can find. I think I'm a quantity eater, I just don't stop when I need to and I don't feel full. I'm worried about this. Plus I'm rather picky and that puts a fear in me. I want to succeed, and I know it takes work. My biggest fear is that I will fail like I usually do. I've been gung ho obviously in the past and then bam. I wish I could figure it out totally. I know this is a tool. Is it an AWESOME tool and will it really help me? I just want HELP, I know it doesn't do it for you. I guess I want a guarantee that it will really help me. I don't think it exists.

I'm going to Dr. Rohrscheib too. ( I practice spelling his name..lol) I finished the 6 mth diet and am praying I get insurance approval. Although I'm worried I won't. Hopefully it won't take long. Did you finance through him? or Did you just get your own loan, or cash? that is my next option.

Hey, that is awesome! Who did your surgery? How are you feeling now? How is it going?

Go with your gut. You know better. There is more to it. I'd be pissed and would not listen to his bullshit. I'm very sorry you are dealing with this! hugs