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"

Kat: Eating out all the time is hard! That's what we've been doing and it is killing me! I've got to turn this thing around! I do know what you mean about traveling and staying in a hotel. Hang in there!

MOM: A big huge welcome back!! We've missed you. And there sure is a lot of YOU missing!! You've done so extremely well. Congratulations!!!

Mimin: Maybe you're building mucscle or it's that TOM. Also, remember that when you weigh less the same exercises that you have been doing burn fewer calories. Also as you weigh less it takes fewer calories to maintain your weight. Sucks doesn't it? But it's a lot better problem to have than the extra weight! I'm learning a lot because of my body bugg. I've been eating to much and I've really had to increase my activity because I don't want to eat a lot less. I'm a little weary of dieting. When does your boyfriend get his LB?

I'm sorry I haven't recorded everyones weight. Last week no one reported. I will try and get it all down later day. Keep up the good work everyone!

Mimin: Maybe you're building mucscle or it's that TOM. Also, remember that when you weigh less the same exercises that you have been doing burn fewer calories. Also as you weigh less it takes fewer calories to maintain your weight. Sucks doesn't it? But it's a lot better problem to have than the extra weight! I'm learning a lot because of my body bugg. I've been eating to much and I've really had to increase my activity because I don't want to eat a lot less. I'm a little weary of dieting. When does your boyfriend get his LB?

I'm sorry I haven't recorded everyones weight. Last week no one reported. I will try and get it all down later day. Keep up the good work everyone!

It is always possible it is muscle, over time I have adjusted my caloric intake to maintain a loss and I do a variety of exercises but maybe I need to make another appointment with the trainer and see what can be changed. I LOVE spinning and have been doing that 3 x a week, maybe should up it to 4 or 5 along with my other routines.... I have heard a lot about the bodybugg, I think I'm going to look into it!

My BF has had a change of heart (scared) and has postoned his LB for now. He is back to exercising and watching what he eats. In the past he has always been successful when he buckles down, his problem is keeping it off. I hope with my new healthier life style it will help keep him in check now that the ball is rolling.

MOM! Haven't seen you in forever but it looks like you're doing great!

MimIn...do your clothes fit differently? I think that would be one of the questions I would ask myself. It doesn't seem that if you haven't changed your behavior or exercise habits that going from losing mode to gaining mode would be so drastic. I would think instead that if you kept up the same behaviors that things would even off....not that you would gain it back and certainly not lose anymore. Does that make sense?

BTW I ran 5 kilometers in 90degree weather last night (8PM) and got on the scale this morning and it said I had dropped 3 more pounds. I really hope it wasn't all Water but I did drink 2 1/2 liters of water when I finished. I'm crossing my fingers that it will stay down come Monday.

Just needed to brag a moment

Mimin: Maybe your boyfriend should get the body bugg. Men love gadgets and numbers. It's highly motivating and might be the tool that could make the difference for him, especially if he can exercise and lose weight. Just a thought.

I am sorry to say this, but I'm hoping that some one else can take over keeping the statistics. I'm usually a responsible person, but I've just had too much going on and don't see it getting better. My son is in his 4th year of medical school, while on a tropical disease rotation on the island of Dominca if met, feel in love and married a gal from Dominica. They applied for a visa for her 9 months ago and she was just approved. She is 8 months pregnant and we are flying over there to help her move and accompany her back to our home. My son is in Chicago finishing a ER rotation and then will come to SLC at the end of the month to do a family practice rotation. We are very excited that Tricia will be here, we have been praying for this to happen, but the last few weeks have been a flurry of sending documents, making calls and now getting ready for mom and baby. Also, my daughter just got engaged and that is exciting, but bringing it's own stresses. I also have 3 other children, including an 8 year old who I need to get ready for school, etc. I know this is too much information, but I wanted everyone to know that even though my heart wants to keep this challenge and thread going, I just have too many time constraints right now. So, can anyone else take over?

Karey....I hear you! I had 84 emails waiting for me this morning at work....and it's the weekend!

Quick check in. No weight loss this week either. Of course eating an entire tube of chocolate chip cookie dough in one day may have played a role in that. UHGHH!! Must get back on that wagon!

Diane, I know the feeling....why do we do this to ourselves?!!! I happen to be someone who grazes. Mind you, my home is stocked with healthy food. It's the junk that people bring to work that gets me. Yesterday I had a piece of cake for breakfast, some frosting midmorning and a piece of cake for lunch. Yes, I brought healthy food to eat but it didn't find its way out of the fridge.

Down one pound for me, I think. I'm at 171 this week. Seems like all of this running in the heat would help...but I know the snacking is just plain bad.

Hey Everybody!

I'm sorry for missing last week's weigh-in. I'm down a total of 3 for the past two weeks.

I'm not feeling right tonight, kinda queesey, burpy, yuck.... can anybody diagnose that for me??? Anyway...I guess it's normal not to feel right once in a while right? I mean I wasn't NEVER sick before the band, so why would I think I'm NEVER supposed to feel off with the band? I guess I'm paranoid and trying to calm my "slip fear".

April...I have never had the barbie doll part of my stomach make me feel nauseated and Lord knows I can't burp much from it. I bet it's your big stomach reacting to something. Maybe something you ate or a bug. If you're feeling "yucky" it's probably a bug.

When you had your slip did you even know it? I can't remember what you said. I don't blame you for being paranoid but I bet it's nothing.

Hope you feel better!

I'm exactly what I was last week. Aw, shucks!

My band date is September 5. I can hardly wait.

GonnaBSkinny....congratulations and welcome! Your life is about to change in so many ways and it is such a wonderful journey!

I never check in but here I go. I am down 26lbs. but I feel like I should have lost more by now. As of today I am trying to stick to healthy foods lots of vegetables, some fruits, 2 servings of meats, and protein shakes. I am currently #196 lbs and will check my weight in 1 week to see what the results are. If they are good, I know I am on the right track.

Why is it that the not so healthy food goes down so easy???

Teri

Teri - that is the million dollar question! I'd love to know the answer to that question. It's like a higher power is truly testing us.