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Chris, thanks again for doing all this stuff.... now you are even simplifying the list to make it even easier to spot who is going when.... You are wonderful! Angela, I thought you said you were leaving for S.D. on Friday.... are you staying there for a couple of days before you go to Mexico? Melany and Frogger---- are you there?? Good luck tomorrow!!! I gotta get back to work now, but hope you are all having a sugar-free (but fun) Halloween!!! Karen

I would go by the new one!!:heh:

Angela, didn't you say you bought a new scale?? So are you sure you are comparing your current weight with the same scale you started with? It has been my experience that no scale weighs you the same.... at least that sounds good, anyway!! :biggrin1: I wouldn't worry, especially with all the hiking you have been doing... you are probably building muscle!! P.S. Did you ever catch that cold you were worrying about??? Karen

YEAH prbrooksie!!! Good for you!! I sent lots of prayers your way this past weekend, and I am so glad things have worked out.... now you are on your way!! Good luck, Karen

KYcat: Welcome to this group!! You will be one of the first to get banded in November, so we are counting on you to keep posting and sharing!! Good luck with everything--I'm sure you will do great! JDru: Welcome back!! We were getting concerned when we didn't hear from you but are happy you DID IT (!!) and are back with us. Sorry to hear about the rough start, but thanks for preparing us. I Kind of suspected there might be a few bumps in this journey, but hopefully the bumps will be small compared to the beauty of the trip! Get better soon and keep posting!! Veggestyle, Grace, and Angela: I like your attitude!! Good luck everybody, November starts tomorrow!!!!!!:bandit

OK, a BIG GROUP HUG to everyone.... one more day until we begin our journey..... one-by-one (or, in some cases two-by-two or three-by-three!) Good luck Frogger and Melany on your Nov. 1 lapbanding, and if you are traveling somewhere to get there, have a safe trip! Report back to us as soon as you are able, please? We will be waiting to hear how it went!! Congratulations on being the trail blazers of our group!! :rockon: Karen

:bump: :bump: :bump: Is this how you do it????????? :biggrin1:

Denise---you and I have the same band date!! It will be great to watch each other's progress. You sound like you are doing well with the liquid diet. I don't have to do one for longer than the day before surgery, but am considering starting one this week, just to try to control my eating better before getting the band. All of you doing liquids inspire me!! Karen

Thank you, Chris---what an asset you are to this list!! Yeah, those darn french fries.... I love 'em too! Congrats on your NSV--- Veggestyle--- You are having a NSV also! Halloween candy....is everyone else able to stay away, also? This will be a first for me!! I used to buy way more than I needed, just so I would have plenty for ME. Not this year, tho'. Hey, I guess I am having a NSV too!!!:biggrin1: How cool is that that Alix and Angela are in the same city?? I wish I had someone on the list that lived near me, but at least I live in the same STATE as you both! But hey, I will be ok as long as I have this list.... thank you all for being here! 2 more days and counting.......!!!! :clap2: Karen

Jenni, how inspiring you are!!! That is wonderful news to hear that you are doing so well! You give great encouragement to those of us not yet banded---Thank you! To the new members on this board: Welcome! Check out the "November Bandsters" thread. We are on the countdown to our Band dates!! Karen

Sunsreturn: I love your Goal Weight----perfect!! Me too! Diana G., thanks for the cute smilies and good wishes!! November Bandsters ROCK!!! Only 3 more days till November!!

I am looking forward to it! But don't forget, you will have one day of healing on me!! You can call me anytime also, OK? And good luck this week---I know it will be a busy one for you! Karen

How did you know to do that? I guess I don't really understand how it works. We are just lucky that you are on this thread!! Oh, and Chris also--- you have both made this a great one! I am excited for you and your trip to S.D. I bet your Mom is looking forward to it also, huh? Oh and maybe I can make it to Walgreen's for one of those thermos', it sounds great!! Thanks for the idea! Karen

My muscles ache for you!! Hey, what does the "bump" "bump" thing mean... ?

WOW---we have a lot of brave people getting banded in November!! I say "brave" because most of us will be giving up holiday meals, something most other people wouldn't understand, but which I think speaks volumes about our commitment to a new life. We will be successful!!! :first: Angela, you ROCK!!! Your hike sounds GORGEOUS!! I am so jealous!! I am also in awe of anyone who can walk 4 miles and considers that "moderate".... You DESERVED that breakfast!! Welcome to the new Bandsters! It won't be long now!! Karen

Prbrooksie, I would just HATE to have to wait until Monday for the results, but try hard not to read anything into your numbers. If it is gallbladder, I don't think that would be a problem, since alot of people get theirs taken out when they get banded. I have heard that at several doctor's talks. I don't think that will interfere with your surgery. As for anything else, you just won't know and any speculation will only cause you to stress out. Can you go do something fun this weekend to take your mind off of this? Keep busy and hang in there---I will keep you in my prayers this weekend! Karen

Yes--take care of that sore throat!! Have you ever heard of Zicam (I think that is how to spell it!) If you take it right when you begin having symptoms, it keeps you from getting sick or shortens the sickness. It works great for my family. Sounds like you have a pretty good handle on your "bug" though... good luck! I'm doing pretty good...working extra hours trying to get everything ready so I can leave. Sometimes it is hard to own a business! No, I don't have to do a pre-op diet, but up until now I was doing a low fat/calorie diet with lots of protein, but have been slipping lately. Last Supper Syndrome...sigh. :cry I'm glad YOU are doing so well! And it sounds like everyone who was told to do a fast is doing well, too. Me, I guess I should not be left to my own devices.... :rolleyes November is almost here, thank goodness!!!!

Hi all, I am glad you are finding some other bandsters nearby! I live in the Ventura area and there is no one I know having the lapband surgery here. I am OK, though, since I have this group. Good luck to all who are having their surgery soon...especially you, CJay. Mine is Nov. 8 in Fountain Valley and I can't wait! Shelly and Konrad, it is great to hear how well you are doing. Thanks for the encouragement! Karen

Angela, I just got to read this and am so happy for you! Feels good, huh, to see some weightloss success? Yay--keep going, you are doing great!:clap2:

Hi...I haven't been able to get online until now....do you have an answer yet on your bloodwork?? I know you must be scared, but please hang on and remember that things happen for a reason. Maybe you need to get something taken care of that would not have been discovered if you weren't needing to have bloodwork done. Or maybe it will be a glitch that is easily fixed and you will be on your way!! Let us know soon, please---we are pulling for you! Karen

CHRIS--- YOU ARE SOOOOO AWESOME!!!! I can't believe you did this--- it is so great!! Thank you for doing it---we are now the coolest month of the year!! You did a great job and I am so impressed. I'm sure everyone here will find this so helpful. Thank you again--- and extra "Brownie points" to YOU!! Karen

Welcome to all the new November Bandsters---you have come to the right place! There are many here who are going to Mexico for their bands, so you wil have plenty of company and lots to share with each other. Also, don't forget to go to the Main Lap Band Forums section to see all the other topics for advice and information. There is a great thread on what to bring and what to have on hand pre-and post-op... check it out!! Again, WELCOME and let's all keep posting and encouraging each other! Karen

Wonderful to hear how well you are doing so soon! Congratulations on your surgery and your new journey! Karen

Well, I think you are cute AND smart.... (NOW will you help me make a list?? :nervous ) And so what if you DO work 12-13 hour shifts.... that leaves you at least 12 other hours to help me!!!!

OK, I only have time for 1 post right now, so I'll squeeze everything in here.... JDru: YEAH!! You get to be the "leader" of the Nov. Bandsters....by going in October!! Good luck tomorrow and remember to report back in ASAP!! Aza: What is all that iron doing to your poor stomach? Are you feeling OK? Congrats on getting a handle on the food and losing so much weight in one week---you are on your way! Chris: If it was me I'd probably eat on Thanksgiving and call it a gift from God! That as well as knowing I won't have to live with the residual calories for more than a few days!! Thanksgiving Dinner AND making it under the wire as a November Bandster..... How much better can life get? :biggrin1: Angela: I was "assuming" that you would want to do the honors, since you seem to be pretty knowledgeble in maneuvering around this forum....:nervous I wish I knew how to do a "poll" type setup with dates for each person to fill in.... Well, maybe later I can see what I can do. (And that will teach me to throw out an idea in hopes someone else will pick up!!! ):cool: Happy "last-5-days-of-the-month" to everyone....it won't be long now!!:clap2: