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"

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

You might try sugar free jello, watered down cream of wheat, Campbells soup, all low cal and sugar free. frozen ptter pops saved me when on the liquid.

I've lost AT LEAST 20lbs in the past 18 days and nobody other than my mother has noticed, not even my husband. My husband said "I can kind of tell in your fact, a little, maybe." ARGHHH! It really makes me mad. I can tell a huge difference.

Don't worry......we will blow them away in about 20 more lbs. :-)

Add me to your list...I was banded on September 19th in Houston by Dr. Spivak....fantastic people.

We were so busy over the weekend, I forgot to get DH help me with the ticker thing. I've tried, honestly I have. We'll work on it tonight.

Banded 9/11/06 Original BMI: 40+

5'1.5" height Age: not enough guts to put it in writing. :rolleyes

218s/192c/135g

So starting weight for the Challenge: 192

The dietician said that I am ahead of most of the people in their office on weight loss for the length of time I've been banded. She wanted to make me an appt. for my first fill for the 19th of Oct. My DS, DIL and twin 4 yr. old wild broncos, er I mean boys, are arriving on the morning of the 20th. I thought that might be a bit challenging, dealing with all that and getting accustomed to the first fill. So I'm getting my first fill on October 24th. I am very excited because like everyone else it seems, my appetite has returned and I can eat just about anything I try as long as I chew at least 20 to 30 times per bite.

I finally started my exercise program on Friday. I'm hoping it will help get rid of some of this darned cellulite. I have a long way to go on that tho.

Some of you were talking about your family not noticing your weight loss. My DH and DD & SIL have said something, but it felt almost gratuitous. I'm surprised that my clothes aren't looser. However the size 2X tops are getting pretty big on me. I've lost most of my weight in my face, neck and shoulders. And my butt is beginning to not seem so much like there's a short person following me real close. Ever knocked something over with your A$$ and didn't realize you were even close to the now broken object? Sux. :girl_hug:

Best of luck (although it will take work, more than luck) to everyone participating in the Christmas Challenge!! I'm excited... if I make my goal, I will weigh 167 lbs. I KNOW I will change clothes sizes by then!

Thanks for your help on mushies..I don't eat seafood though. I'll have to come up with some chicken stuff and put it in my food processor. I'm not hungry though, NOT at all, food doesn't even interest me, but I have to make myself eat. Its an aweful not wanting to eat, it was always the opposite.

So if anyone has any other good mushie foods to eat please let me know, or some HIGH protein drinks that I can make with fruit. I am getting no fruit, nothing really.

I have you added to the list and your weigh in's as well I do need lisa lees and the others that are missing.

A short person following real close!!!! LMAO

Some have noticed but not everyone. They will dont get discourged.

I'll post the list again at the end of the day

wantlapband: My dietician said that if you combine (process) some chicken with some cream of chicken soup that it will go down much easier. My doc gave me a small baby spoon. When I was at your stage of the game, it was a big help. I don't know if it will taste good to you, but Campbell's Cream of Chicken soup really hit the spot for me. Also, there are Laughing Cow Lite Garlic and Herb cheese wedges that are incredibly good. One of those was such a treat and was very filling (they are a soft cheese). Good Luck!

Hi

Weigh in of 217.

I am soooo happy we're doing this. This week was the first week I've gained weight. 4 lbs. Thanks mom of many. This should keep me very motivated.

Bjean

To add your ticker to your signature box. Do the following.

1st- create your ticker

2 - Go to bb code and highlite http://.... ( highlite to the next I hope that's clear. DO NOT COPY URL.

3. Hit edit copy

4. go to quick links and scroll to "update your signature"

5. Hit edit paste to your signature box and hit save signature.

you will see a bunch of codes in your signature box. ignore and come out of LBT. Go back into LBT and your signature box will have the ticker you created.

I hope that's clear. Try it.

Hi,

I was banded 9-22-06.

teachmath

gotcha em125 I'll post all the weights later this evening.

Well I guess it is my fault for not checking the forum since last week!! Would have loved to compete in the Christmas Challenge!! Good luck to all!!

Just wanted to report that I survived my first fill today.. Its a big step for someone who isnt fond of needles!! YIKES!

I think he said he put 2.25cc or 2.5cc in my 4cc band!!

I could eat anything with no problems and not to mention that I gained back a couple of lbs!! GGRRRRR

Any Hoo!!! Good luck to all and I'll be cheering for you!!

TTFN

Steph

Today was the weigh in date. I don't see why you can't get in.

Mushies: tofu faux egg salad, true egg salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, cottage cheese, chili, sugar free pudding and protein powder, apple sauce with protein.

Good Luck- anything I could put into the processor became mushie!!

Hi,

I was banded 9-22-06.

teachmath

Welcome teachmath and lisalee. I hope your recoveries are going well.

Teachmath, what grade do you teach?