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"

Had 3 sliming incidents since my first fill 2 weeks ago. Each time I swear I'll be more careful chewing and NEVER put myself in that situation again.

What got stuck? Veal, chicken and the worst was a piece of pork the size of my fingernail. Company chatting in the kitchen and I'm hanging over the toilet trying to vomit. Ah, the gracious hostess for sure.

At least I got weighed today and I'm 9 whole lbs down since the fill!!! The NP said stay away from beef, pork and hotdogs (they can get stuck--no $hit!)

MOM still no change for me.

I went to a support class tonight, I was the only one there that had lapband. Everyone else ther had the by-pass, I kind of felt out of place, because most of the topics were refering to them. The instructor did say though that at the third fill they usually hit the sweet spot and everything changes. I must say that this message board has much more support than that meeting. It was only my first one though and so I shall give it a chance. They meet once a month.

Hi MOM,

Weighing in for the Christmas challenge. -1# for this week. This week was a rough one, I was PMS-ing, Halloween chocolate everywhere I turn, and the company I work for was sold and I'm out of a job. Thank God for the # loss, I thought for sure it would be a gain.

MOM: I'm down 1 this week.

TamifromAL: I also bought the new OZ book. I'm reading it slowly when I get a chance to sit down, but so far it's great! I am learning a whole lot. I've been on so many diets, I thought I understood how all this stuff works (and doesn't work). But this is a different approach and the thing I like the best is that it is very easy to read and includes some humor! Let me know what you think of it.

Hi there, had my lap band September 28 and I have lost 20lb. Going for my first fill on October 16.

I also bought the new OZ book.

I've got a copy of the book on hold at Barnes and Noble. I had to call 4 book stores before I found one with a copy in stock. I should have guessed...with a great promo on Oprah plus the Discovery Health channel show.

I saw Dr. Oz on Oprah several months ago, and what he said really stuck with me. Even before I was ready to change my eating habits, I was much more conscious about avoiding trans fats, saturated fats, sugar, corn syrup, and enriched flour products. These were the same things that my surgeon told me to avoid, too.

Tami

Theresa: You're late! Do you mean November 16? Congrats on your loss of lbs!!

I saw the book by Dr. Oz in Costco today. Check it out if you have one near you.

Weighing in with yesterday's weight. Going to doc tomorrow, may get a fill. I really don't know if I want another fill right now. I only have 1cc in a v10 band, but I've had things stuck, pbed, and slimed. Any advice??

Well Hello Everyone,

I've been out of town and so sorry for not posting sooner but I was in the woods. I think I have everyone listed, but if I missed anyone please let me know.

I went for a fill last tuesday and was complaining about my scales and left the doc's office and didnt weigh in!! I know I'm brain dead! I did get a chance to weigh in at my hubbys doc's and I have some great news! According to his scales, since my fill on last Tuesday, I am now 6 lbs lighter. That means 10 lbs for the challenge!!!! and the fill is working very well. I didnt even feel a stick the doc was warning me about when I had it done! Heres to all of you for all your hard work! Yall are wonderful!

Challenger’s Start Weight and Loss<O:p</O:p

Mom of Many 226/-1/-1/-2/-6

Want2lose208/-1/-1/-1

Valgal1968 252/-0/+1/-0/-0<O:p</O:p

BJean 192/-1/-1/-2/-1

Gonnabethin194/-0/-0/-0/-0

Em125 217/-3/-1/-0

Katt288/+3/-6<O:p</O:p

MimIN235/-2/-2/-3/-.5

TruBlueSue190/-3/-2

Diane5467 283/-2/-2/-0/-0<O:p</O:p

Sandranoelle302/-3/-3/-0<O:p</O:p

Wantlapband190/-4.5/-3.5<O:p</O:p

Lamamama219.5/-4/-3.5/-4<O:p</O:p

R2ht4u 180/-2/-0/-1/-2<O:p</O:p

TamifromAL243/-5/-3/-4/-2

Cassandra258/+2/-2.2<O:p</O:p

Fraleyk176/-1/-0/-0<O:p</O:p

SLHarrison209/-.8/-2.2<O:p</O:p

Tommygirl248/-3/+1/-2/-.4

Lapoli 7370/-3/-0<O:p</O:p

Lifelongband310/-2/-0/-2<O:p</O:p

msgoat4949 227/-1/-2/-2

April 253/-1/-1/-1

Jgandg 266/-0/-0

LindaN/-9.5/-1

Lisalee238/-2

Kareyquilts198/-2/-1/+1<O:p</O:p

Tanya67=303/-5<O:p</O:p

sweet31eve 233/-2/-3

Bettina/-3<O:p</O:p

If I have missed anyone let me know

GREAT WORK!!!! :clap2: <O:p</O:p

My advice is count your lucky stars. You're restricted with only a small amount of fill. That gives you lots of room for more fill later if you need it. I have hardly any restriction with my first fill and I'm really disappointed.:tired

Hi Mom,

Sorry I'm posting a day late. I'm up 1 lb. I'm having a bad two weeks. I absolutely need another fill. I feel like I have no restriction.

Thanks.

Okay I had my first fill today. It wasn't bad at all. Thank goodness! I don't know if I feel much restriction yet since I'm on liquids for a few days. I'm kinda of stalled on my weight loss, so I hope this helps! I'm not really worried about weight right now, however. Our home was robbed this weekend and my 27 year old walked in on them. He knocked one the guys down and the other guy shot at him! So, I guess my weight loss is in better persecptive. The thieves stole 4 rifles, all my jewelry, my husbands silver coin collection, $500, cameras, video camera, GPS and extra car keys. I'm sad about losing the stuff, but it all seems unimportant when I think that my son could be dead. I want to look good and I'm going to do my best, but life and family are, when everything is said and done the most important things in life! Good luck to everyone.

Karey, I'm so sorry about the robbery. You really have a wonderful attitude though. I will put you and your family in my prayers. MOM - I was down another pound today at my doctor's office. I got my second fill toay and since I'm on liquids again I can't tell if there is any restriction yet or not. There wasn't any after the first fill and I'm surprised I didn't gain! Count my blessings. Later Katt

Karey, wow, how tramatic. I'm surprised you didn't lose 10 pounds in stress. Of course the old me would of eaten my way through the stress.. I am sure we all will worry about you and your family.. Thank God your son is ok... I can't even imagine... I am rambling I am so shocked.

MOM - Weirdest thing.. I didn't loose for 2 weeks. They had pizza as a celebration at school. I thought ...I could have a few bites... I ate the whole piece. (not filled yet). ANYWAY..I have lost a pound a day since then.... sssssssssooooooo I am down 6 for this week yahoo.... Getting filled next week on Wednesday..