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?

oh man thats rude! fricken doctors! rude rude

I'm so off track.

Um, excuse me...did you PAY for that visit? His attitude was extremely uncalled for.:rolleyes2:

No I didn't pay for that visit. I called up the ins. co., and told them that they wouldn't let me see my Dr.. So they wouldn't pay him.

BUT,,,,

I went to a fill center last week and got filled, went back again yesterday cause it seemed a little shy. I thought the tech. was gonna S**t. She said you lost 15lbs. in 1 week!! How did you do that????

Well while I laughed to myself while thinking of Sonia's Cancer Walks.

I said to her get the band it works!!! I've been walking with these new knees, and doing 700-900 calories a day. If I go over a little, o well,,

I'll straighten it out tommorow. Were in this for the long haul right!!

Sonia it feels great to be walking. Shirley...

Ho ya doin toqu? Looks like your doin allright.

Edited April 22, 200818 yr by sstasevich

UPDATE on the "RUDE DUDE" Henry Ford Hospital contacted me just with a survey at first. They want to no what the H*ll went on? So I told them.

They said they would be in touch with m soon.... So,,, we will see.

I'll tell you what though, I heated up somebody's A**. I hope he heres about it. I hope they call me in!!! I got alot to say. So just a news flash on this S.O.B..

How is every one doing? I'm coming to you from my new lap top. I bought one for school this fall and have to get use to it . It's the new Windows Vista,

intel Centrino, and more. If I don't keep it, I'm gonna put it up on ebay. It's all gonna depend on wether i need it or not. They are $1900 for this one. It is nice, but we will see. Shirley.

Sorry I took so long to reply. I am doing ok now but I seem to shy away when I am not doing so well. I come back when I get back where I am supposed to be:unsure:. I was unfilled for a while (too tight and dehydrated) around Thanksgiving and Christmas and while I couldn't eat as much as I normal I still gained. Today I am back to where I was on my ticker and all is going well. I stuck it out this time with the fill and just kept on sipping until I made it through the too tight phase. I really can't eat much at all so I am back to protien shakes and a few bites here and there. I had to get back on my vitamings b/c I was very anemic.

Hope your feeling better!! Nice to see your back.

Shirley...

Hey all,

It's been such a long time since I've been here. I am struggling terribly bad. My support system is non existant and I have gained so much weight since my surgery nearly two years ago. I'm going to try and visit here more often and see if I can get back on track. It was good to see some names that are familiar and some new ones as well.

hey Jimboss! glad you're back!

tell us what you are doing? are you struggling with eating too much? do you need another fill or are you eating things that slip thru the band?

OMG - Jimboss - SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU ON. Your post came to my email so I logged onto the site. I have gained approx 20 lbs backfrom my 50 lb loss. I was too tight, pb'ing after every meal. I got totally unfilled a couple of months ago and have gone HOG WILD !

Right now I am telling myself that once the kids get back to school, I will get back on track. I need a fill and an attitude adjustment !

Jimboss - If you get back to posting, so will I. Maybe we can help each other ! Best of luck

It sure is different two years out, but stick with it guys! Start with small changes that become new habits, and make sure you are getting your protein in!

YEAH Chrispy

So happy to see you here too ! I'm from MA as well. Glad to see you are doing so well, thanks for the words of encouragement, I truly appreciate it !

If you are ever interested, I would love to meet for coffee or lunch and chat about journey. PM me if you're interested.

Lori

Hey Angels,

I'm trying hard to get back into the swing of things. I'm rather disappointed in myself for allowing setbacks to halt my progress but with the help from the October 06 Bandsters I know I can regain the Faith and Hope that I once had when I posted here on a regular basis. It's a struggle for sure and I thought that the band was going to be the answer. And it probably is. It is a great tool if we all use it in the way it was intended. But as far as the answer? It lies amongst us all I believe. All of us keeping each other motivated to do our individual best. I need help and I humbly reach out. I can't do this myself...........

Hugs

Jimboss

Jim I would definitely make sure that you use your doctor's office for support too. It is tough to change our bad habits and really, that is the only thing that is really going to get the weight off. When we have a good fill level the band forces us to change some of those habits, but we still have to do others on our own. And it's downright hard. No doubt about it.

My personal motto has been all about finding balance. I need to be able to eat a not super-strict diet, or I'll never stick to it. I can't work out 5 days a week, because I'll burn out. But I've found a way to eat healthier, and exercise a couple times of week and it's become a habit. When the scale slows down, which it often does, I just stick with it and work on changing another habit. So they are all small changes that don't effect my daily life so much, but after two years there is a big difference in what I eat and how much. It will probably take me another year to lose the 18 pounds more I want to, but I know once I get there I will not have to worry about maintaining. YOU can do this Jim! We all can!

chrispy - great advice! i think anything to the extreme will eventually cause burn out.

Jim, One of the things you said is one of the things I hear all the time. You said that you thought the Band ws going to be your answer. I hear that from a lot of people, that it's their cure for being overweight. I just look them straight in the eyes and tell them that they better go back to one of the informational meetings and start all over. They will tell you that this is a TOOL. I'm so glad that you are finding that out.

I use my tool 24 hours a day. It's one of the hardest struggles but with my tool I know that I will be a winner. I'm in this for the long haul. I've had some good talks with my Doc and he is so supportive. Not just of me but with all of his bandsters. We adore him.

I'm coming up on my 3 bandiversary and even though I have not reach the weight I wish I would be at, I'm happy with what I have lost. I love the compliments I get. The surprized looks on their faces when thay haven't seen me for awhile. My heart shines with pride. I had to renew my license last month and I was shocked when I saw my new picture. I just stared at it, not sure what happened to me.

Jim, I have faith in you, you have come a long way and I know you will complete your journey.

I too have not posted here in a while but I will from now on. Like you I can use all the support I can get. I hope that with everyone here that we can all support each other.

Have a great day.