Calling all October bandsters...

I just wanted to start a thread where everyone can post their surgery dates and we can compare notes.

I am scheduled for 10/18. I have ALL my pre-op stuff done as of last week. I start Protein shake diet on 10/4.

How is everyone else doing getting their pre-op stuff scheduled?

I just wanted to say thank you to all of my Oct friends!!

I went to a support group meeting at my dr's office this week. There was a woman there who did everything "perfectly". She doesn't cheat doesn't slip up, always chews her food thoroughly, and follows all the rules. I just wanted to stand up and scream "SHUT THE F*%C UP".

I love this thread. It really seems like everyone is so supportive of each other. I love that in addition to great advice, great support and incredible enthusiasm, people on this thread are honest and real. We all mess up sometimes and don't follow all rules all of the time. We all have days when we need a little boost. I just really appreciate that everyone here is so willing to admit their weaknesses and downfalls. We all have them!!!!!!!! Some days we help boost and some days we get boosted.

It even seems like many of the other threads have people on them who are "know it allls" (we all know who they are, we've seen their posts). Often, I find many judgemental posts as well.

this thread is awesome! I love the comraderie (sp?) that we share, the honestly and the support.

OK - let me wipe the tears from my keyboard;)

Have a great weekend everyone. Let's do our best!

Threebeauties,

I totally agree with you. I have tried to get into another thread and have the same opinion of some of the "know it alls" in them. This group is so much better than that. We are all just regular folks trying to support each other.

Cheers!

Threebeauties, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :happybday:

Threebeauties: Happy Birthday!!!!!! Just think at your next birthday how wonderful you will feel and look. Keep up the good work.

Hey Threebeauties, Jimboss here. I just came on after the weekend and seen you had your 39th. Happy Birthday!!!!! I hope yours was filled with joy. I remember 39.................wow, it was a good year. Hmmmm. It's nice to be young (and you are my dear)!!!

I was pretty confident going into my weekend. But, it got the best of me. I neglected to exercise / I ate what I wanted / and I cursed myself this morning. But I had a great time with my grand daughter. Her and I went out and we had a strawberry milkshake together. Just Cordelia and Grandpa. For me it was special. She is so precious.

Today I am back on the "losing" track! Today I will hit my treadmill hard. Today I will be concious of what goes into my mouth. Today I am glad to be a part of the October Bandsters. I'll worry about tomorrow when it comes.

To all my October Bandster Angels.........old Jimboss loves ya!

Happy Birthday threebeauties!!

Ugh...bad week and weekend for me. I'm back up to 196 this morning. Apparently cookie dough and alcohol is not a good diet. I'm a bit frustrated because I feel like I didn't eat that much last week and the scale showed a huge jump and then it makes me feel like I'll never get past a certain number. This is always where I have trouble. I love 20-25 pounds and then I get tired of the diet or slack off and gain it all back. It's hard to get out of that mindset and back on track. January has been hard for me!! But it's a new week and almost a new month so it will get better.

thank you for all the birthday wishes!

I have had 4 fills since my 10/19 sugery. It took 4 fills to get me to where I feel like I think I'm supposed to fee.

For those of you having a hard time, it is so friggin tough when you don't feel that restriction. Don't feel bad about asking for a fill if you think that's what you need. I know some docs won't do it but its worth a try.

You are all doing so great, strawberry milkshakes, cookie dough and beer included. I hope this is a good week for everyone!

Do your best!

Jessica ~ Throw away the cookie dough. Did I say that loud enough?? THROW AWAY THE COOKIE DOUGH. I know it is good, but it isn't worth it.

Ok, I know I am not your mom, lol, but you are doing so well. Throw away the cookie dough.

Boy, am I glad I don't have anymore cookie dough. lol If I did, I would be right there with you.

Do cookies ever get baked anymore? Whew!

Doesn't sound like it egh!

Not at my house. lol

And apparantly not at Jessica's either.

Ha ha!! You are all too funny. I promise I threw away the rest of the cookie dough and will stay far, far away from it when I go shopping tomorrow!

:clap2: Yay!!!!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

My Knee Surgeon has got me doin Knee exsercieses {ouch!} to prepare for surgery next Monday. I hope it takes off some pounds or tones up..

I could use it.

Hey ladies and gents! - I need some advice. I am an October Bandster and only have 8 of my 17 pounds left to lose on my Valentine Challenge.

However, I have noticed that since my fill almost two weeks ago, that I am stuck!!! Now, I did start working out 4-5 times a week, so maybe I am gaining muscle, but the scale is NOT budging and I am getting frustrated. I keep my calories at 1200-1500 a day, and I am a scale weigher every morning. Am I doing something wrong???

Gottaluvave - Am I reading that right, have you lost 48 lbs since Oct????

If so, you are not doing anything wrong at all!!!!!!!!!

Sounds like a plateau which is totally normal after losing that much, way to go!!!

As much as this sucks to hear, I think you have to work through it. Maybe change up the workouts, alternate calories higher and lower for a while and most of all, be patient.

I know it sucks to work so hard and not see the scale move but I bet your body is getting smaller even if the scale doesn't show it.

Good luck, you are doing awesome!!!!