Hi! I saw that they started a "twentysomething" thread and I thought that was a great idea!

I would like to meet others who are around my age to learn from, chart progress, make friends, etc.

I would also like to know things like when you had your surgery, where, weight loss, age related bandster issues (if any) etc.

I'll start: I'm 33 (will be 34 on date of my surgery in 2 weeks) Married mother of 15 & 16 year olds. I live in Ventura County, CA.

Going to Mexico to have Dr. Joya band me on the 26th!

Thank you!

:update: :whoo: :girl_hug:

I JUST GOT A CALL FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY, I AM 100% APPROVED FOR SURGERY!!!! I DIDN'T BELIEVE THEM, SO I HAD THE REP. FAX ME THE APPROVAL LETTER (STILL WAITING FOR IT). YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

congratulations Time to Love Me! I'm so happy for you!

XO

Leila

Hi everyone! I thought that I would introduce myself. My name is Michelle, I live in Texas, I am 31 years old and have been married for 5 years...no kids...yet!

I was banded on Feb. 9th. Loosing well so far. My biggest problem is eating too fast or too big of a bite. I get sick from that about once a week...you would think I would learn!

Nice to meet all of you!

I'm 36, single with no kids....except my cat.

Time to love me- CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'M SO JEALOUS!!!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!!

Dancer- Hi! Nice to meet you.

Socalgal- we should form a club :confused:

:cheer2::cheer2:Time to Love - How excited are you??!! Congrats! :cheer2: :cheer2:

What insurance company do you have?

:confused::Banane20: um...these do not mean anything - just thought they were hysterical!!

I'm 38 years old, married with 2 boys. I was banded June 6th. I get my first fill on July 17th. So far I am down around 12 lbs. Just getting use to stopping when I am not hungry anymore. That is the biggest challenge. Nice to meet everyone.

me too julie, i had such restriction the first week or so. The last few days I have been able to eat much more, certainly not as much pre-band but definitely more then I th ought I would. Today I had 1 cup of soup. 5 Light STring Cheeses, 6 Garlic stuff olives and one popsicle and one protein shake! Geez, I am soo mad at myself!

Thanks so much Leila, Liz and Biggirlpantiez (love that name)! I am so excited, I won't sleep to good until I get banded. I've always been that way.. when I get excited about an up coming event... I NEVER SLEEP.

Big Girl, I have BCBS of Mass. I was approved within 2 and a half weeks, formally. My PA got a verbal that I was approved... a week ago. It just had to get signed off by the case manager. OHH and thanks for the cheering section!! LOL I loved it! Wow your surgery is next week!!!:omg: Yeahhhhhhh

Liz, your time is coming, we're not too far apart in surgery dates.

Once again, thanks for the well wishes! I hope everything goes just as good for you all.:confused:

Hey everyone

hope all is well

I was just posting my updated pics in the before and after thread and thought i would post here as well

I am 3 months out as of the 11th and I have lost 61 pounds

For those who are newbies you have something to look forward too.

see below

297 pounds

267 pounds

261 pounds

242 pounds

me too julie, i had such restriction the first week or so. The last few days I have been able to eat much more, certainly not as much pre-band but definitely more then I th ought I would. Today I had 1 cup of Soup. 5 Light STring Cheeses, 6 Garlic stuff olives and one popsicle and one Protein shake! Geez, I am soo mad at myself!

Okay, now lets compare that to pre-band diet.... That's a grand total of????

cup of soup- 50 cals?

light string cheese- 90 cals x 5= 450 cals

popsicle- sugar free??? 0-90 cals

Protein shake (probably the best thing for you all day...)- 300 cals?

what the heck are garlic stuff olives?

Doesn't look like much more than a thousand calories.

Well, I haven't been around in a while so I thought that I would pop in and update. What a great thread idea.

I will be 33 in 11 days, I have 1 husband (who could deal with more), one son age 16 (shoot me) and one daughter age 14 (going on 24 - lil' miss attitude). I have been happily married for almost 17 years. We also have 3 cats and more fish than you can count (indoor and outdoor).

I was banded 9/12/05 and am down about 88 lbs right now. I love my band!

Nice to meet everyone!

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Hey You, I have been wandering what happened to you!!!! 88 pounds.. how awesome is that???:clap2: Good for you and welcome back.

:omg: I just looked at your before and after pics!!!! WoW Weeeeee you look amazing.. great work.. keep it up

My preop diet begins in a few short hours!!

I am limited to Clear liquids for one week:

boullion

tea

coffee

splenda

sugar free popsicles

Propel

natural fruit juices (not from concentrate and cut 50% with water) I got blueberry, pear, apple, apple cider, and dark cherry juices.

broth or soup bases

That is pretty much it - oh besides WATER!!

The Dr. Asst said to suck on sugar free hard candies to curb hunger.

I have already warned my husband that I am not responsible for the eveil she-beast this will unleash!

Hi everyone. I am 36 and have a wonderful son. He has been my strength through this as I had some complications at the beginning. Things are going well now. I was banded on April 28, 2006 by Dr. Earl Fox in Tacoma, Washington. I have lost 35 pounds so far. I have hit a plateau (bummer). I have had one fill and I am scheduled for the second one on July 11th.

Let's all keep up the great work. Keep smiling.

My preop diet begins in a few short hours!!

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Okay, you can do this!!!! Stay positive and send the husband.. away. LOL He'll thank you for it later.. !!!! Just kidding.

Your time is almost here.. it will all be worth it. Best of luck to you!