Cali W

Just wanted to wish all the early December Bandsters luck! YOU can do this! It's going to be awesome! Say goodbye to the old unhealthy you and say hello to the new happy healthy you! I'll be praying for you all!!!! Keep me posted on your surgeries and recoveries!

Wow! Two weeks is intense! The only "diet" my surgeon gave me is 72 hours of Clear liquids right before surgery. I have noticed there is a huge variance of pre op diets, I guess its surgeon preference. My shakes are going... I do so much better during the week but when I hit the weekend its ugly I hope everything comes through insurance for you! Good luck!

Thats awesome! Where are you getting your surgery? Right now I am working up to getting in 2 shakes a day. I did that a couple days this week and did pretty well. Just praying that I can stick to it! You've done wonderful! Congrats on the weight you have lost so far! Good luck!!!:drool:

Auggies, I am glad that I'm not the only one! I think you're right when you say that there is part of us afraid to let the "old" us go. I keep telling myself that i'm not going to "lose" who I am, just the unhealthy eating habits and the excess weight. I'm still going to be the same person just healthier :-) After I read Pete's story and some other ones I got my motivation back. I started having a shake for breakfast and am cutting out all fast food. Just praying for self-control. I CAN DO THIS! Thanks for sharing! I really appreciate it! Good luck

Pete, Thanks so much for sharing your story. I'm having problems right now staying on track. Its awesome to hear your story and know that even though you have had problems and still slip up from time to time you are succeeding! Its such a motivation for me to get back on track. Thanks again and good luck!

Wow, your self-control astounds me! Keep up the good work! You should be very proud of yourself!

I'm just glad I am not the only one that is struggling with this! I get banded on Dec 22nd. I know its going to be a drastic change so I am trying to make it a little less drastic by cutting out pop (havent had any for about a month) and my caffeine (switched to de-caf everything). I wanted to cut out fast food too, but honestly its been a joke. Everytime I eat something fast food I say ok this is it, no more. Then the next day here I go again. Its a vicious cycle!!! I need to start planning ahead more, I guess I just am not sure how....? (In nursing school full time and my schedule is crazy, leave home when its dark and come home after dark, away from home atleast 2 nights a week, surrounded by terrible choices) I am really excited about this and I have never wanted anything more! I have prayed about this for 4 yrs and its all finally coming together. Just wish I could be succeeding more on cutting stuff out. Now that I have spilled my guts... ......Thanks for listening

Well, I added the banner. I think it looks good with all my orange and blue Bronco stuff... dont you?

Hey all, Just voted :-) I like Holiday Hotties but I'm down with any of them. Cant wait to see what we end up being!

Hey girl, Congrats on your surgery! I am also a CHRISTian, wouldn't be where I am today without the Lord with me each step of the way. I am so blessed and thankful! Nursing school is amazing! :-) Just finishing up my surgery roation which I have LOVED. Really thinking its what I want to do with my life. I wish you the best and would love to chat sometime if you're up for it! Take care,

Congrats on your date! I get banded on the 22nd! Can't wait to start my new life :-) Wish you the best!

Brock, Congrats!! I wish you all the best! I'm also a nursing student :-) .... actually starting my surgery rotation tomorrow and totally stoaked about it! Good luck on Friday!! Let me know how it goes!

Hey J, Congrats! I've heard lots of great things about Dr.Brown and really enjoyed my visit with him. Can't wait for my surgery! Love to chat sometime! Take care!

Thanks Bikini! I am SUPER excited! Of course a little nervous, huge changes to make but I really believe that I am ready! I'd love to chat sometime!

Wow you rock! Keep up the good work! Hope to be there soon! :-)

Hey there, I think your idea is amazing!! I'm 23 and in nursing school full time in Kansas. I get banded in Denver on Dec 22nd....

Hey Guys, I'm from Goodland, KS... getting banded 12/22/08 in Denver CO :-)

Thanks so much for the recipes guys. Can't wait to get banded and give them a try!

:-) Awesome! Maybe we can continue to talk as we go through this process?

Hi everybody, I'm getting banded in Denver Co with Dr. Brown on Dec 22nd. I am so extremely excited I can hardly contain myself! I'd love to meet people that are going through this process around the same time that I am. I'd love to hear from you! Take care! Hope to hear from you soon! Cali:thumbup:

Hi there :-) My surgery date is also 12/22/08. I can't wait! I am getting the lapband. Good luck! Cali:thumbup:

Hey, Congrats on getting the process started... it can take awhile but dont lose heart! Where there is a will there is a way. Dont beat yourself up, take one day at a time and remember we didnt get this way overnight, it takes time and patience. Hang in there and remember you are not alone! Cali :smile2:

Thanks for all of your advice! I'll stick to what my surgeon says :smile2: Good luck to all of you! Cali:thumbup:

Thanks for your input... i'm glad to know that I am not the only one feeling this way. Congrats on your surgery. I hope and pray that things go smoothly! Cali

Hey Mary, Thats awesome! We should talk since we are so close with our band dates. I cant wait! What an awesome Christmas present huh!?