Calling all upcoming bandsters...

I just wanted to start a thread where everyone can post their surgery dates and we can start to compare notes.

I am scheduled for 9/12. I have ALL my pre-op stuff next Wed & Thurs, including psych eval, sleep consult, lab work, 4 hr nutrition class, and pre-op appt with surgeon. It is going to be a couple of very full days.

My parents are coming for a visit the following week, and I don't plan on telling them about the surgery, so I am rushing to get through all of that before they get here.

How is everyone else doing getting their pre-op stuff scheduled?

Here is the list of September Bandsters: I'll try to keep it updated for everyone.

9/1 okiegirl

9/1 TexasBr@t

9/1 TruBlueSue

9/1 finallyonmyway

9/1 ashley

9/4 JamesA

9/4 SLHarrison

9/5 Em1125

9/5 kittylover54

9/5 mcw12985

9/5 chabutter

9/5 BigBZ

9/5 TamifromAL

9/6 Ashlee

9/6 Cole

9/6 Kathy S

9/6 r2ht4u

9/6 Gjdf52

9/6 babyjessica

9/6 P McDonald

9/6 harlito

9/6 kareyquilts

9/6 LindaN

9/7 bibytz

9/7 kristyinusa

9/7 sunnshyne411

9/7 MICHELLE43

9/7 cassandra

9/7 green

9/7 happykat

9/8 dovie6523

9/8 valgal1968

9/8 PattyMartin

9/9 mary9

9/9 msgoat4949

9/11 cindyn

9/11 BJean

9/11 SheryBery

9/11 SherryA

9/11 RHCPgirl

9/11 lamamama

9/11 PHAT TX

9/11 drcollier

9/11 fraleyk

9/11 Dana Kwt

9/12 want2lose

9/12 ItsGottaGo!

9/12 TxAngel

9/12 HopeWorks

9/12 kattiegirl

9/12 brendab

9/13 katt

9/13 jewel

9/13 avasa

9/13 whlatimer

9/13 twiceblessed

9/13 suleehci@yahoo.

9/14 gonnabethin

9/14 mom of many

9/14 spike6

9/15 swanny

9/15 fugnick

9/15 coryW

9/15 ericergoman

9/15 melissa0915

9/18 Linstadt

9/18 tayvia99

9/18 April

9/18 Turmoil

9/18 LovinColorado

9/19 vv0710

9/19 susoue

9/19 Elaine53

9/19 reredc

9/19 missSD

9/19 sweet31eve

9/19 lisalee

9/20 mariecarmen

9/20 wantlapband

9/20 samos

9/20 labradoodle

9/20 ErinS

9/20 beechpad

9/20 lifelongband

9/20 mejomojogolow

9/21 jgandg

9/21 WandaKay

9/21 Dallasmist

9/21 JewelsInLove

9/21 YellowRoseKnows

9/22 diane5467

9/22 kellieatkins30

9/22 Lila

9/22 shell04937

9/22 venetiaann

9/22 butterfly1973

9/22 teachmath

9/23 tgjones

9/25 buzz321

9/25 sandranoelle

9/26 marie noone

9/26 christy

9/26 Lin

9/26 The Woman

9/27 Bettina

9/27 tommygirl

9/27 GettinThinMan

9/27 MimIN

9/28 Tracicat

9/28 jumbojet

9/28 "D"-n-OK

9/28 rbabcock61

9/28 Lisa99

9/29 Lapoli7

9/29 ratgirl

9/29 sweetsue

9/29 chattanoogabrat

9/29 phw72

9/29 JessyInSD

9/29 Chrissy "O"

I feel like I have hit a plato. Been flucuating between 216 and 220 for over 3 weeks now. Just started back to exercising last week, hope this helps.

Last week I also noticed that my hair is falling out pretty bad, and I don't

have much to lose. Any suggestions other than those nasty protein shakes?

I feel like I have hit a plato. Been flucuating between 216 and 220 for over 3 weeks now. Just started back to exercising last week, hope this helps.

Last week I also noticed that my hair is falling out pretty bad, and I don't

have much to lose. Any suggestions other than those nasty protein shakes?

Hey Linda,

I found a diet called "the plateau buster" that I use when I hit a plateau. It is A LOT of protien and A LOT of chewing but it really does work, I have used it twice now when I stop losing weight. The protien will also help with hairloss. I too am losing hair and once I upped my protien (80 + grams a day) it has slowed down and what had been lost is growing back. I also drink myoplex light pre-mixed protien drinks that I think are pretty good, they have 25g of protien per container. Cheapest place I have found to buy them is at walmart - 6.97 for 4.

Here is the diet:

#1 Do for 10 days to break plateau

#2 Drink 2 quarts of water a day

#3 You must have 45 grams of protein supplement and all your vitamin & mineral supplements each day.

#4 You may consume up to 3 oz. of the following high-protein foods, 5 times a day:

a.. beef,

b.. pork,

c.. chicken,

d.. turkey,

e.. lamb,

f.. fish,

g.. eggs,

h.. low-fat cheese,

i.. cottage cheese,

j.. plain yogurt (or artificially sweetened),

k.. peanut butter,

l.. beans/legumes.

#5 You may also have:

a.. sugar-free popsicles (avoid juice popsicles),

b.. tea or coffee,

c.. sugar-free sodas - obviously not written for a bandster:girl_hug:

d.. sugar-free Jell-O,

e.. broths & bouillons,

f.. Crystal Lite drinks.

#6 IF IT IS NOT ON THE LIST YOU MAY NOT HAVE IT!

#7 Keep a food diary and try to get 30 minutes of exercise daily.

Monday weigh in works for me!!

I actually made it to the gym today, and my arms are so weak I can barely type! It felt good, though! I'm gonna log my food and exercise here, if that's OK with you guys. I figure it will help me keep up with it, and add a little accountability.

1/1/07:

B: 1 c. Kashi Go Lean Crunch, 1/2 c. 1% milk, coffee w/lite Creamora

L: 1 c. Mexi beef stew

S: 2 oz. smoked gouda

Venti NF Latte w/Sweet N Low

D: 4 oz. teriyaki chicken

(I need to eat more veggies!!)

1/2/07:

15" walk with dogs

20" elliptical

30" Cybex, upper body & abs

B: Coffee, LF Creamora, S&L; 1 c. Kashi; 1/2 c. 1% milk

L: 1 c. Mexi beef soup; 1 oz. queso blanco

S: 2 kashi granola bars

D: 3 oz. shrimp; 1/2 c. green beans; 1 T. slivered almonds; 1 tsp. butter

S: SF, FF yogurt

1/3/07:

20" elliptical

10" walk with dogs

B: Coffee, S&L, LF Creamora; 1 c. Kashi; 1/2 c. 1% milk

L: CPK lettuce wrap (split); 1/2 Chinese chicken salad

D: 3/4 of a chicken breast fillet; about 1/4 c. snow peas; 1/4 c. black-eyed peas

S: (planned) SF, FF yogurt

I got a fill. The surgeon could only get 0.5cc of the 1.0cc fill from lst time back out. So he put 0.5cc in. He said mysteriously that happens. He now considers by total at 1.5cc. I thinking it would be one? What is the general thought when this happens?

I had not lost any weight according to his scale!! :girl_hug: :embarassed: comeon sweet spot!! So now Im on thick liquids for 48 hours then ease into soft and regular.

Time to get busier!!

Just wanted to say Hi! MimIN. I saw your face and was so happy that you are doing so well!! Congratulations on getting your band! Sorry that I could not have been more help for you but I am so happy that you got your band! Cheryl

Ok I was banded Sept 22, 2006 and had my first 4cc fill in a 9cc band on 11/10/06. My Dr said I lost 4 lbs when I went on 12/15/06 but I had had the flu and lost 5 lbs in 24 hours of which 3 lbs I put back on. So I actually lost 2 lbs on my own in 4 weeks. So on 12/15/06 I had 1cc fill bringing my fill to 5cc in 9cc band. That day on my home scale I was 257 and over the couple of weeks since my fill I went down to 253 so I was so excited because that was 4lbs down. Well today I am 259 and did not do a darn thing to deserve it. If I was going to gain 6lbs I would have at least like to have had fun doing it.

I am not having another fill at my appointment at the end of this month unless something drastic changes with my restriction. I can eat 1 cup of food safely unless it is bread or meat. With meat if it is not scrambled like hamburger scrambled or slice thin like deli meat or meat with gravy, then I can not eat it. I get 2 bites in and I start the excess saliva going and chances are it is coming back up. I have noticed this happens about 1 time each day and mostly in the morning or with meat and breads. I do have somedays this does not happen but its not uncommon. So I would say I have enough fill. Prior to my last fill I had no restriction at all.

Anyways now I am eatting small amounts, I have given up on my soda, ice cream, milk shakes, french fries and 95% of the bad food I used to eat. Even with giving up on this stuff I am still not lossing weight.

I have been trying to increase my excersise but it is slow going because of health problems. I just dont know what else to do.

Any suggestions for this lonely september bandster would be greatly appreciated. I see all the weight everyone else from september has lost and it makes me feel like I am failing.... :help: :cry

Oh and my PB and sliming or whatever it is called started after I tried to eat a bite of steak one night. It did not go well and since then meat has been very iffy for me. I have to eat very slow because it feels like everything lingers near the enterance of my stomach if I dont. Errrrrrrr...

Shell: How frustrating for you! I hope you'll keep checking in with the September bandsters. Your signature says you have lost a total of 17 pounds. That's good. What does your doctor say about your progress? Are you losing inches or having any other non-scale victories? Are you getting in 60-80 grams of protien a day and 25 grams of fiber? I find it extremely helpful to keep track of my calories and exercise. I use a software program called Diet Power. You can get a free 2 week trial online. If you are having trouble with meat, than I would rely on protien powder for a while until your esophaugus calms down. I personally really like the brand called "Matrix." It's mild and has a good combination of protien without too many carbohydrates. Anyway, I wish you the best. Don't give up! I have been the same weight for the last 3 weeks so I know how you feel!

Shell,

Try eating fish. For whatever reason, I find it goes down easier than any of the meat proteins. I find I'm often sliming with chicken, pork or beef (less so with beef, but still). Never on fish. Maybe because it's softer, I don't know. And it's packed with protein.

Just a thought.

Hi all! I hope I'm not too late for the challenge. Weigh in this morning (and yesterday, and the last 3 weeks :mad: ) is 203. Getting a fill next Monday...is it possible to become addicted to those?

Ok I was banded Sept 22, 2006 and had my first 4cc fill in a 9cc band on 11/10/06. My Dr said I lost 4 lbs when I went on 12/15/06 but I had had the flu and lost 5 lbs in 24 hours of which 3 lbs I put back on. So I actually lost 2 lbs on my own in 4 weeks. So on 12/15/06 I had 1cc fill bringing my fill to 5cc in 9cc band. That day on my home scale I was 257 and over the couple of weeks since my fill I went down to 253 so I was so excited because that was 4lbs down. Well today I am 259 and did not do a darn thing to deserve it. If I was going to gain 6lbs I would have at least like to have had fun doing it.

I am not having another fill at my appointment at the end of this month unless something drastic changes with my restriction. I can eat 1 cup of food safely unless it is bread or meat. With meat if it is not scrambled like hamburger scrambled or slice thin like deli meat or meat with gravy, then I can not eat it. I get 2 bites in and I start the excess saliva going and chances are it is coming back up. I have noticed this happens about 1 time each day and mostly in the morning or with meat and breads. I do have somedays this does not happen but its not uncommon. So I would say I have enough fill. Prior to my last fill I had no restriction at all.

Anyways now I am eatting small amounts, I have given up on my soda, ice cream, milk shakes, french fries and 95% of the bad food I used to eat. Even with giving up on this stuff I am still not lossing weight.

I have been trying to increase my excersise but it is slow going because of health problems. I just dont know what else to do.

Any suggestions for this lonely september bandster would be greatly appreciated. I see all the weight everyone else from september has lost and it makes me feel like I am failing.... :help: :cry

Oh and my PB and sliming or whatever it is called started after I tried to eat a bite of steak one night. It did not go well and since then meat has been very iffy for me. I have to eat very slow because it feels like everything lingers near the enterance of my stomach if I dont. Errrrrrrr...

Shell, I am in the same boat as you. I do not eat near the food I use to, I too am not losing like a lot of the sept bandsters. I think and I hope it is just taking us longer to get started. I have only lost 15 lbs and I had my surgery 9/8/06. I have had 2 fills (totaling 1.5 cc) and with the last one there is a lot of pbing and sliming. I just thought I was eating too fast. We just have to hang on, it will start falling off soon, it has to. I think everyone has problems in the morning. The doctors say that is normal.

Hang in there.

Shell & valgal that makes several of us who are not losing as quickly as the others.

I did not loose anything the last 6 weeks. Its ok we will start loosing I feel sure!!

We just have to NOT compare to the ones who are loosing like gangbusters.

Thanks to you all who have responded. It makes me feel better to know I am not alone. I have never lost weight easy so yes I am happy about being down 17 lbs from my heaviest last summer. But I thought thi would help faster. I am buying a new treadmill with my tax money so hoping that helps. I have noticed I can eat Tuna better then any other meats. Thanks for the fish suggestion.

I am shotting for 5lbs by Feb 2nd. Hoping it works. I am back down 2 lbs tonight because I finally was able to go to the bathroom. That is one thing that has changed since surgery. My IBS is nearly gone. I guess that has its ups and downs.

Thanks again for making me feel better.

Here is the updated list so far, if anyone else wants to join in let me know!

TamifromAL - 213

BJean -

SLHarrison -

Gonnabethin - 190

Jodi-T -

MimIN - 199

Sandranoelle - 275

Kareyquilts - 203

Katt -

TrueBlueSue - 174.5

LindaN - 218

Lauriegee – 215

<O:p</O:pMom of Many - 209

Mariecarmen - 198

Lisalee - 203

Whoohoo! I have a ticker...and it only took me 45 minutes! Great instructions MimIN, the best I've seen yet. Thanks!