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"

Well I cant believe today is the 9th of October, I weighed my self 190 cant do the ticker thing I have tried and I printed all the directions out to,, HHHEEELLLPPP.

went rock/mountain climbing DH,and the 2 littlest ones, with some friends, drove to VT to do so, stayed a Smuggs and had a blast was at 4,360 elevations. best thing first time I didnt need help or take a inhaler, YEAHHH. I loved it got some great pics... you could see canada,new hampsire, new yourk, lake champlain, and of course vermont,

legs hurt today but feeling GREAT..... I had no service any where I was so I could keep in touch. I ammmm baaaackk .................

missed you all

xoxox

Thanx TruBluSue

I was getting worried, because my family was in town yesterday, and they cooked the typical southern meal. I was very tempted, but instead of my usual portions I only ate a small portion. When I began to feel full I stopped. Shortly after I got on the scale and gained 1.5 lbs back that I'd lost.

I guess you are right.

But I got to tell you I am one of those people who believe that the lapband will work for everyone.....except me, because thats just me luck.

SHOOTTTTTTTTT i'm up a lb from yesterday...oh well still going to use the 180~going to go for 155 at CHRISTMAS! YAYAYAY GO Donna GO!

Aww, I didn't know there was a deadline for getting in the Christmas challenge, cause I didn't get online since Thursday. Can I please still get in? I weighed this morning---243.

Tami

Monday 9/10 official weigh in at 235lbs, up 2lbs from Friday:(

Christmas goal of 200lbs and total loss of 35lbs.

Can I get in on the Christmas challenge too? I didn't know that I needed to sign up. I weighed in at 258.2 this morning, and want to lose 25 lbs. by Christmas.

HI EVERYBODY!!!!! I AM OFFICIALLY BANDED AND I AM ALMOST TWO WEEKS INTO THIS NEW WORLD!!! I got through the surgery with a breeze. Very sore at first, now I'm moving along just fine. My scarring is minimal, and I've had no other complications (except for extreme gas). I started at a weight of 240 lbs, and now I'm down to 225 WITH THIS POST OP ALL LIQUID DIET!!!!! CAN YOU BELEIVE IT!!!!!!! I'm absolutly starving!!!! My only problem is starvation. Yes, yes, yes, Ive had my share of protein shakes in all flavors..... Please anybody out there have a soup I can eat that's not just plain broth? Am I doomed to this fruit smoothie torture untill the 20th of October???? Please help!!!!!!! I appreciate it. Love you all!!! P.S The Barix Clinic in Langhorne PA is absolutley the best hospital in the world..... thanks to my wonderfull surgeon, Dr brader

Christmas Goal 253. Thanks for the encouragment.

Remember Kiddos,

Monday is weigh in day, 25 lbs by the 25th, and 30 min of exercise 3 times per week.

Mom of Many

Want2lose

Rita Ann

Jgandg

Valgal1968

BJean

Gonnabethin

Emm125

Katt

MimIN

TruBlueSue

Diane5467

Hello,

My starting weight for the challenge is 283. Good luck everyone!

(I have to work on my tickers- can't remember which code I chose last time)

Ok for the books: Monday 10/9 I weigh 194 Down 2# this week!!

When do people notice weight loss? Im down 26# and NO ONE has said a word. I figure they are just jealous. I find it hard to believe they havent noticed- possibly not, though. Well if it is another 25# by christmas then they better notice Or I will show them!!:clap2:

Hey Everybody!!!!! I'm Officially Banded 9/28 In Langhorne, Pa!!!!!

The Surgery Went Easy As A Summer Breeze, Scarring A Minimum, Soreness Bearable. The Gas Is A Witch, Let Me Tell You. I Had Found Some Gasx Melting Strips That You Put On Your Tongue......my Savior... That's All I Have To Say About That. I'm On Liquids For 10 More Days!!!!! I'm Dying. I Can't Stand All Of These Stinkin Protein Shakes, But What Are You Gonna Do??? Is There Anything Else Besides Broth????? I Guess Not Huh..... Oh Well.... Anyone Have Any Sugestions????? Thanks For Your Support--- Tracicat

P.S. i STARTED WITH A WEIGHT OF 240 LBS, NOW AS OF TODAY i AM 225 LBS, CAN YOU BELEIVE IT?

Glad to hear you are doing better. Congrats on the 18lbs. Are you on solid food yet?

I am on soft foods, fish, refried beans, cottage cheese, boiled chicken etc. I ate to much for dinner because I skipped lunch and was starving and was very uncomfortable. I have to learn to stop eating before I feel full.

Count me in for the Christmas Challenge. I'm going to say....20 lbs.

In the past I used to use that trick on myself....to lose weight by a certain date...not very successful for me in the past..but I'll give it a shot since I have better odds of succeeding now.

Won't get my first fill until the end of October. Have Dr. Appt on Wed 10/11 will post my current weight then!!

Good Luck to everyone!!

Afternoon Kiddo's,

Seems like we have a pretty good start with the weigh in. I'm sure many will post later today. Remember weigh in only once a week. Next Monday is weigh day and I'm sure you will all do great!! Drink your water and sip sip sip! Avoid sugary snacks and carbs when possible! "thats a danger zone for me!" I believe is all of you and know you will do GREAT!!

P.S. if everyone meets goal that would equal a total loss of fat of a whopping 520-525lbs !!!!!

I'm here if you need me!

Challenger’s Start Weight

Mom of Many 226

Want2lose 208

Rita Ann 190

Jgandg 266

Valgal1968

BJean

Gonnabethin 194

Emm125

Katt

MimIN 235

TruBlueSue 190

Diane5467 283

Sandranoelle

Wantlapband

Lamamama

R2ht4u 180

Tanya67

TamifromLA 243

Cassandra 258

YellowRoseKnows is starting weight 275?

Fraleyk 20 lb to go

When you post your weekly weight make sure you let me know how many pounds lost and current weight. I would like to track the total weigh lost.

Thanks everyone for joining in and Good Luck!