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?

Hey everyone! Well, I am off to Vegas tomorrow morning. Goin to the Academy of Country Music Awards. I am so excited that I can hardly myself. Lots of drinks and food, but I just had a fill last week and for the first time, I truly know what pb's are. OMG! The pain. I really have to focus on chewing and eating slooooooowwwwwwww! I say a challenge is a great idea. I need something to motivate me. July 4th is a good goal. What is a reasonable weight loss to everyone? 10lbs?

Have a great week to all the October band babies.

I love a challenge! I would like to lose 13 pounds by July 4...that would put me 168, which is 50 pounds gone. July 4 is about 7 weeks away. I think we should set the goal for 10 or 15 pounds. What does everyone else think?

I think that is a good challenge! It will be nice to do. thats only like 2 lbs a week. Good job jess. your our cheerleader!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEA!!

Shirley, its good to hear your doing great. I am just off my pain pills during the day now, It has been 1 month today that I had my surgery. Can't believe it.

Good luck everyone! Mary

Hey everyone. Wow everyone is doing so good. I am also doing good I am down 80 pounds and counting. I am finally at the weight I was when I got married so I am pretty happy about that. With the gall bladder problems I was completely unfilled and so I only have 3 cc's so I need some fluid in this band. But I still have lots of restriction.

Jodi I'm glad to hear you're doing well! How is your husband doing?

For those of you doing the challenge let's start on Sunday!

So I've started the Memorial Day challenge at 181.6. I've got a lot of work ahead of me!! Good luck to everyone!

I'm going to start on Tuesday! I get home from vacation then. My son and his girlfriend are going to see my daughter and her fiance in Maryland. Only 11 hr. drive. YUK! Oh Hubby to is going LOL.

I am seeing my Doctor for my 6 week check up on Thursday and I am hoping he tells me I can get a fill. I will be setting that appointment up right away!

Good Luck everyone who is doing the challenge! How many are in????

Have a good Memorial Day! Mary

Is it Memorial day or the 4th of July? I'm in for the 4th starting at 193.3 today.

It's July 4 Toqu! I'm glad you're joining in!

My hubby is doing good he is down about 50 pounds. Things are really slowing down now and getting tougher. I really would like to do the July 4th challenge with you guys.

I'm In For The 4th Of July Challange! I Need Some Motivation After Only Losing 28 Lbs. So Far.....how Much Are We Going For?

10 lbs I believe.

hey everyone!

hope everyones doing well! seems like its been forever sicne i got to write.

works been actually decent. my walk is next weekend and i am sooo excited. kinda worried my teammates are lightweights who arent gonna be prepared but oh well what can you do!

gotta get 2 more miles in tonight even tho a bubble bath sounds like such a better idea.

i started the july 4th challenge at 203.5. i have been stuck for awhile but i am optimistic that june will bring a new job and more control.

i will get better at checking in - you guys keep me focused!

sonia

How is everyone doing?? I gained 4 pounds this weekend...not sure where that all came from. I did get a fill today so hopefully that will help. I was not amused with a gain!

Good luck on your walk this weekend Sonia!!

Thanks Jessica! I am so ready for the walk! except for the nagging fear that we'll get caught in lots of rain, my teammates will wimp out or i'll be exhausted by mile 4.

i had a 3 pound gain this week to. thought i would throw the stupid scale away!