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 think everyone has a touch of the after Christmas, winter-blues. I know that at least in Utah we are sick sick sick of the winter! On the news the other day, they said that Monday was known as Black Monday. The most depressing day of the year! The news said that people were getting their Christmas bills in, giving up on the New Year's resolutions and tired of the winter. Does that sound familiar? Well, at least one of our resolutions won't be completely broken. We can do this weight loss thing. We've got the tool, the support and the will power. Even if we're on a plateau, we will lose weight. How's that for a pep talk?!

kareyquilts: That's a good pep talk. You forgot to mention IRS taxes looming too. :tired

At least if we're cutting back on food - especially fast food - we'll be saving money! That's a biggie in the plus column.

You're right! Even a plateau isn't a gain and we do have the tool we need to get new resolve. We're way farther ahead of the game than we were in the past!

Rah, rah, ree

Hit 'em in the knee,

rah, rah, rass

hit 'em in the other knee.

Ooh. My knees didn't like the sound of that one! LOL

Only cheer I could come up with on such short notice. :embarassed:

Seriously, you make good points and it has made me want to get up, back away from this computer, move around and burn some calories! :clap2:

Hi September Bandsters!

I haven't checked in for a while...just busy. I'm looking for a job, too, MOM! I haven't worked outside of the home in 20 years, but my baby is 16, driving, and sure doesn't need me anymore. :think

But, of course, that means I have to have clothes!! aaahhhh I don't have enough casual clothes right now, let alone career clothes. So, I've been doing some shopping (in the MISSES section!!!). Love the fact that everything is on sale right now. I went to Kohls, and got three complete 3 pc. outfits, 2 pairs of shoes, and 4 tops for my daughter and spent barely over $200.00. Can't beat that with a stick!

I have been struggling lately with food, and won't post what I've eaten, 'cause I don't want anyone to think, "hmm, *that* sounds good, maybe I'll have one, too!" Let's just say, I have *not* had a good week food-wise. I'm going for a fill this afternoon. I still have mixed feelings about it, because I really do not want to get overfilled. I keep asking myself whether my hunger and poor food choices are due to my fat mind, or if it's because I need a fill.

On the positive side, I have been exercising. Plus, I feel awesome in my new clothes. My daughter and I went to a mother/daughter bunco game last night with all her friends and their mom's, and people were just amazed at the difference. I was beaming all night. Oh, and better yet, I avoided the wine! I love my wine, and usually look forward to social situations like this when I can justify a glass or two. But, I stuck with my bottled water, and pushed the dishes of M & M's to the far side of the table!

Hope everyone is doing well. April, how's it going since the unfill? Keep us posted.

Thanks, ya'll for being here. Sandy, I agree...we need each other to lift us up when we're down, and to celebrate our successes! I love this group. You guys are an inspiration!

Tami

Tami: I knew you were talking about a fill soon. I was too. I got mine Tuesday. I am not at all overfilled. I forgot to ask him exactly how much he added, but I do not have the wild cravings that I was having. Since the fill I've been doing much better. It hasn't kept me from eating anything though, that I've tried.

So don't be afraid. Be sure to tell them of your fears. I did and I think that's why I am not overfilled.

Good luck! I hope it helps take care of those crazy cravings! You're doing so well!

Congratulations on your fantastic NSVs!

Tami- Let us know how the fill goes. It's hard to be good all the time. I've gotten some new clothes and it is fun. Glad you posted.

I really want another fill but it's not for the right reasons. I like how I lose 5-7lbs the week following a fill and ususally 3-5 the week following that. a fill seems to kick me back into gear and I stop eating crap (as I shove an peanut M&M in my yap) and refocus. What stops me from making a fill appointment is I still have a reasonable amount of restriction and I don't want to overfill and slip but what sucks is my restriction is not consistant:(

I saw my surgeon this afternoon for the first time since surgery. He seemed very pleased with my progress, and asked all kinds of questions about how *I* did it. I told him that I give credit to the band, and to the surgeon who placed it! (And eating healthy and exercising, of course.) Then, the fill nurse came in to do my fill, and asked me if I'd consider doing a commercial for them in a couple of months! *That's* the best compliment I've had since starting this process!

She added .25, so I'm back up to 1.5. She said it's unusual to have restriction at this level, and even said that I should come back in two weeks, if I don't feel like it's tight enough! And here I was worried that I might be jumping the gun in getting another one now.

Tami

Congratulations Tami! That's a huge compliment for them to want you for a commercial. Awesome!

TAMI...A commercial, that's AWESOME. To think of all the people who he has banded that you stick out. You Rock! I have been having the same issues with having a fill. I felt like I shouid have gotton one at my last appointment, and I didn't. I have an appointment next Tuesday. I stepped on the scale this morning and I thought it was bad when I didn't lose a pound on Monday but today it says I've gained 4 pounds. YIKES! I have alot to do before Monday. I have been exercising almost every day, it is obvious it's bad food choices. I wonder if they have a band to put around my brain instead of my stomach. Well, I'm done whinning now, congratulations to everyone on their scale and NSV this week.

Ok, I am a January bandster and I was lurking to see what I can expect and alot of you guys don't have your weight lose posted. Where are you guys all at?

rms778645: I started at 220, am 180 currently and goal is 135. My surgery was on 9/11/06. Loss of 40 lbs. Just had my 3rd fill.

Good luck with your upcoming journey. You're going to get a lot of support here. Let us know how you're doing~!

Thanks! Congrats on your success. I can't wait to get moving. The healing/waiting for the fill is boring. I am ready to move! I know its a neccessary evil though.

rms78645: Congratulations on your surgery. I thought perhaps you hadn't had it yet.

Everything going well for you so far?

I actually lost most of the weight before I got my first fill. The post surgery diet did a lot. I haven't lost nearly as quickly since everything is healed and the swelling is gone.

How much do you weigh and what's your goal?

Oops Renee: I moved to fast and didn't look at everything on your signature line. You're already doing well!

Renee, I took my ticker off my signature, because I feel bad when someone is disappointed in their own weight loss in comparison to mine.

This is a very individual journey, so there are a wide variety of experiences. But, I think it's safe to say that every one of us here is in a better situation than we were a year ago! And next year at this time we'll be even healthier. :bounce:

Tami

Banded 9/5/06

273/204/150 :horn: