Hi November bandsters!

Let's keep this going to support our efforts though out the wonderful we are soon to begin. Let's start with the date we are being banded and where?

Our weight and goal weight...

My date will be November 7

Dr. Aceves

I weighed myself this morning and I have gained!!! :faint:

Starting weight 225 (highest ever!!! )

Goal 150

10/26 Jdru (Jessica) 215/215/125 Dr. Hansen (Honorary Nov Bandster)

11/1 melany72 Dr. Hargroder

11/2 DeniseC (Denise) 226/219/130 Dr. Carbonell

11/2 prbrooksie 252/252/150 Dr. Malley

11/2 Kym828 (Kim) 278/278/175 Dr. Ortiz

11/2 pebbles4388 249/249/150

11/3 Jess333 (Jessica ("Lil" Red)) Dr. Ortiz

11/7 AngelaT (Angela) 225/225/150 Dr. Aceves

11/7 Jackye 225/225/150-45 Dr. Rumbaut

11/8 L8BloomR (Karen) goal: -105 Dr. Francis

11/8 dpingl goal: -92 Dr. Hoehn

11/8 niecyrenee goal: -232, down 8 Dr. Pitt

11/9 Keekahari (Kee) 280/245/175 Dr. Moazzez

11/10 FullofGRACE Dr. Curry

11/10 alix_1 (Alix) 222/222/140 Dr. Garza

11/13 swilborn (Sherrie) Size 22/???/140 Dr. Rodriquez

11/14 ahaizlip (Amy) goal: -129 Dr. Liu

11/17 Asmallerchick (Kelly) goal: -200 Dr. Aceves

11/20 Diana_G 234/234/145 Dr. Huacuz

11/20 Veggestyle 275/?/150 Dr. M

11/20 Laurba

11/21 Jess02 (Jess) Dr. Rumbaut

11/24 aussie_bandit 153kg/153kg/75kg

11/30 Inner_me (Chris) 350/350/200 Dr. Cahill

Hello Everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I have been having a really really rough week. Tough times at work, with family, friends...I am feeling really down and overwhelmed...:cry

My four year old niece was put in the hospital on Weds. with very severe respitory issues and she is still there. My really good neighbor friend has moved back to California...without her husband... My family is still so unsupportive about all of this and is giving me difficulties in addition...My work, as a teacher....oh dear...I just want to curl up and hide. :phanvan

Veggestyle,

Sorry to hear about all of your difficulties.... but remember we are here for YOU! Think of us as your family for the time being...we SUPPORT YOU all the way!!!!!!!!! Do the best you can until surgery and remember to take some deep breaths and if possible take a little walk outdoors when you feel down or frazzeled. They will get over it ater they see how great you are going to feel and look!! :clap2:

Hi everyone,

I start my pre-op diet in a couple of days...it doesn't look as bad as I was expecting, thank god!

Good luck to everyone whose surgery is coming up and I hope that those who have just had their banding are doing good!

I am getting so excited! Pre-op was perfect!

I am getting so excited! Pre-op was perfect!

Glad our November Bandsters are doing well!!!

How are the recent surgeries from the past couple of days...hope you feel better soon, let us know how you are feeling!

Hi everyone,

I've been lurking for a while and since my surgery is in 4 days, I thought I'd join you all. I'm in Austin, Tx and having surgery with Dr. Fass. Luckily, he let me do low carb for the pre-op diet and it has been pretty easy. Down 17 pounds so far. I'm starting to get nervous about surgery on Tuesday and looking forward to all the support here. Good luck to all of you!

:welcome: to you, Kim!! Congratulations on your terrific weight loss---how long have you been on the diet?? You have a huge head-start to your goal.... GOOD FOR YOU!!

Keep posting and let us know how you are progressing!

Karen

p.s. GOOD LUCK TO THE NEXT GROUP OF THE ALMOST-BANDED...THERE ARE A BUNCH OF US!!:clap2:

Thanks Karen! I've been on the preop diet for 12 days. I have been making sure I get 60-90 gms of protein every day and no more than 30 carbs. I have also been going to the gym for weights 3 times a week and doing cardio on the treadmill for 30-45 minutes EVERY day. And I'm also drinking what seems like 5 million gallons of water a day, too, lol. Just trying to get those habits in place for after the surgery.

Thanks Karen! I've been on the preop diet for 12 days. I have been making sure I get 60-90 gms of protein every day and no more than 30 carbs. I have also been going to the gym for weights 3 times a week and doing cardio on the treadmill for 30-45 minutes EVERY day. And I'm also drinking what seems like 5 million gallons of water a day, too, lol. Just trying to get those habits in place for after the surgery.

HOLY MACKEREL!!!! Are you ever MOTIVATED!! I am exhausted just thinking about all you have done to your body in the last 12 days!! And your body STANDS for this???:biggrin1:

WOW, congratulations for having the stamina!! You will do EXCELLENT with your surgery/recovery/healing--- I have no doubt!!!

Karen

Hi everyone,

I've been lurking for a while and since my surgery is in 4 days, I thought I'd join you all. I'm in Austin, Tx and having surgery with Dr. Fass. Luckily, he let me do low carb for the pre-op diet and it has been pretty easy. Down 17 pounds so far. I'm starting to get nervous about surgery on Tuesday and looking forward to all the support here. Good luck to all of you!

WOW! great! how long have you been on the low carb diet? I ahve been on it at the same strict guideleines as you for 6 days now and have had NO weight loss! Are you also watching your calories? Of course with alot of exercise it helps I have been careful to stay under 30 carbs, but sometimes I have gone to 45. What have you been doing as far as food? We have surgery on the same day! i will be back in Austin On dec. 2!

Hi Angela,

You have SO lost weight!! You have been doing so good!! Which scale did you decide to use??

Karen

i am getting banded 11/9/2006 in mexico by Dr Jose Rodriguez in Acuna

Well it's official...I'm no longer going to be a November bandster!

It looks like the earliest date I can get now is first week of December. Still working on getting this stupid anemia resolved.

Hi Angela,

You have SO lost weight!! You have been doing so good!! Which scale did you decide to use??

Karen

Well...not one pound lost since Sunday...I am using the one I bought...makes me feel better using just one. I will see what the docs scale says! I guess to get in themin. of 60 grs of protein I am packing in the calories! When I'm banded I will obviously have to do high protein shakes more often. Even turkey can add up fast! I found a yummy 100 cal pudding with only 1 carb and 20 of protein at The Vitamins Shoppe! Once banded it will make a great liquid or soft diet meal!

I went to get my pre-surg pedicure yesterday mmmfelt so good :clap2: I got an Ipod Nano so that while at the hospital I can listen to nice healing music... I think also I am all packed... I am at a poimt of no return he he :nervous :faint:

Angela,

I am tracking my calories on sparkpeople.com and I'm usually staying between 900 and 1200 a day. Thanks for the great tip about the pudding, I just got back from the vitamin shoppe and stocked up! My surgery is at noon on Tuesday, how about you?

Angela,

I am tracking my calories on sparkpeople.com and I'm usually staying between 900 and 1200 a day. Thanks for the great tip about the pudding, I just got back from the vitamin shoppe and stocked up! My surgery is at noon on Tuesday, how about you?

Mine is Tuesday, but I do not know the time. You are keeping the calories low as if you were with the band already! WOW!