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

I will post the pic of the dishes I made.. I think they are great! In general we are people that have gone from relying on food for comfort.. we have untimatly ripped that comfy blanket away from ourselves. We deserve something special.. right? What are you doing special for yourself?

i weighed myself this a.m. I am 18 down! Amazing.. Is this common? I love it! And, I do not feel hungry. Thank God!

Veggie,I am a radiography student... maybe someday I will be checking someones barium swallow! lol

Have a great day!

Misty

Hello Everyone!

It's that time again! This is the last group to go for this month! Congratulations to all who were banded this month, and congratulations to those who are crossing the finish line this week.

You may be the last leg of this relay team, but it's always the last runner up that brings home the medal for us all!

For those who are traveling, safe journey! Come back soon and update us on your progress.

11/27 Becka 280/280/146

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11/28 MPJ (Michael) 289/289/165 Dr. Huacuz

11/29 DaniKLargo 234/227/140 Dr. Perez

11/29 CherylB

11/29 misschrissie67 (Chrissie)<o:p></o:p>

11/30 Khrissy 273/267/150 Dr. Joffe

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Chris

Hi Ladies and Gentlemen!

Here's my Monday update... If I've missed anyone, or any changes, please let me know!

BANDED - 10/26 Jdru (Jessica) 218/206.8/125 Dr. Hansen (Honorary Nov Bandster)

BANDED - 11/1 KristiB 237/214/150 Dr. Benavides

11/1 melany72 Dr. Hargroder

BANDED - 11/1 frogger2479 Dr. Spivak

BANDED - 11/2 DeniseC (Denise) 226/216/130 Dr. Carbonell

BANDED - 11/2 CJay 345/345/??? Dr. Huacuz

BANDED - 11/2 prbrooksie 252/232/150 Dr. Malley

BANDED - 11/2 Kym828 (Kim) 278/262/175 Dr. Ortiz

BANDED - 11/2 KYcat74 283/268/138 Dr. Rodriguez

BANDED - 11/2 pebbles4388 249/236/150

BANDED - 11/3 Jess333 (Jessica ("Lil" Red)) 278/259/150 Dr. Ortiz

11/3 Mewton (Melissa) Dr. Ortiz

BANDED – 11/3 Fitzgerald goal: ???, down 10<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

BANDED - 11/6 Lady Janey 230/206/120 Dr. Bessler

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BANDED - 11/6 Strangercat (Maureen) ???/238/???Dr. Ren

BANDED - 11/7 hadituptohere (Kim) 272/249/175 Dr. Fass

BANDED - 11/7 AngelaT (Angela) 225/210/150 Dr. Aceves

BANDED - 11/7 Oberhasli (Tom) Dr. Makami

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

BANDED - 11/8 L8BloomR (Karen) goal: -105, down 25 Dr. Francis

BANDED - 11/8 dpingl goal: 242/225/150 Dr. Hoehn

BANDED - 11/8 niecyrenee goal: -232, down 36 Dr. Pitt

BANDED - 11/8 donamarie Dr. Tishler

BANDED - 11/8 Kickiegirl 302/280/160

BANDED - 11/9 Keekahari (Kee) 278/245/175 Dr. Moazzez

11/9 W8onGod Dr. Rodriguez

BANDED - 11/9 mistynails (Kim) 306.4/285/171 Dr. Speigal<o:p></o:p>

BANDED - 11/9 Crystalstar11 goal: -165, down 52

BANDED - 11/9 wp84

BANDED - 11/10 FullofGRACE goal: -???, down 27 Dr. Curry

BANDED - 11/11 Page001 Dr. Kuri

BANDED -11/13 Lea 220/206/130 Dr. Cirangle

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

BANDED - 11/13 Betsyjane 240/225/140 Dr. Spivak

BANDED - 11/14 ahaizlip (Amy) goal: 277/263/148 Dr. Liu

BANDED - 11/14 QTkidsmom

11/14 yyev (Yyvonne)

BANDED - BettyBoo9137 288/288/??? Dr. Atkinson

BANDED - 11/15 tropicaljill (jill) 238/220.5/160

11/15 TBaileyRN

11/15 Zana goal: -120

BANDED - 11/16 Asmallerchick (Kelly) goal: -200, down 11 Dr. Aceves

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BANDED - 11/17 terrimck1 (Terri) 260/245/175

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

BANDED - 11/20 Randi Dr. Pilcher 252/244/239/150-70

BANDED - 11/20 Veggestyle (Cassandra) 276/255/150 Dr. M

BANDED - 11/20 Sunsreturn 285/266/170 Dr. Ortiz

BANDED - 11/20 apinksoprano 245/230/130

11/20 Jeffslove

11/20 Laurba

BANDED - 11/21 Jess02 (Jess) 193/190/188/130 Dr. Rumbaut

BANDED - 11/22 MistyArmenti 315/315/??? Drs. Pucci

BANDED - 11/22 She Smiles 108.1kg/107.5kg/70kg<o:p></o:p>

BANDED - 11/23 kathyinca (Kathy) 234/223/150 Dr. Ortiz <o:p></o:p>

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

11/27 Becka 280/280/146

11/27 NewStart<o:p></o:p>

11/28 MPJ (Michael) 289/289/165 Dr. Huacuz

11/29 DaniKLargo 234/227/140 Dr. Perez

11/29 CherylB

11/29 misschrissie67 (Chrissie)<o:p></o:p>

11/30 Khrissy 273/267/150 Dr. Joffe

Waiting on a date:

Helensmith 213/205/125 (Doc says 113) Dr. Li

alix_1 (Alix) 222/222/140 Dr. Cirangle (Dr. change)

Aza 321/314/165 Honorary November Bandster (December?)

Inner_me (Chris) Honorary November Bandster (December?)

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Chris

Hi Karen!!! And eeryone else!!!

Now for my story...yes, you've read right...my date has been moved. Prayerfully it will be sometime in December. There's a chance it won't, because of rescheduling and the holidays. Nothing to do with me or my surgeon. My Insurer is causing us problems all of a sudden. Nothing that can't be worked out. I have a feeling their trying to delay it until next year. My policy changes some in January, and I would end up paying more out of pocket. We should have everything straightened out in a week or two, but then again, I don't know what we'll end up doing about scheduling. Not that it matters. I hadn't expected to eat during this coming Christmas/New Year season anyway. My surgeon requires 6 weeks of liquids after the surgery.

Don't think you're going to get rid of me this easily, though... I'll be checking in on you from time to time!

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Chris

To all those who are going to be banded this week: you'll be just fine. It will be easier that you imagined.

Check back with us when you are able!

Jill

I am sorry.. Hope it all works out!

Misty

I'm sure it will. Just another unexpected delay. I think someone is testing my determination to have this procedure done.

Thanks Misty!

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Chris

Okay so I am going to do this! I am scheduled for surgery on Wednesday 11/27. It has been a hell of a holiday season so far. I am doing my 2 week pre-op diet and am soooo darn hungry. I'm very nervous and scared and could use the support. Here's wishing us all skinny!

I was banded on November 15th. I just signed up today with LapBandTalk.com and I am having alot of trouble getting my profile setup. Can anyone help me.

I had my first follow-up visit with my surgeon. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since banding. He was very pleased with how I've healed and my weight loss (which is 13 pounds from pre-op visit). My surgeon rarely recommends the band as he feels it is not as efective as the actual bypass but felt I was a good candidate since I had already loss 30+ pounds and had less than 100 to lose. He only expects band patients to lose about 1 pound per week (versus bypass that lose 1 pound per day) so was very pleased with my weight loss.

I also met with the dietician who was happy with my diet and they moved me to stage IV which, basically means I get REAL food, just controlled quantities. Still need to ensure protein intake is adequate and calories aren't too high, but I get to eat like a "normal" person. She even said that if I have a craving for something (my downfall is salty snacks), eat some protein first and then chose a healthier versus such as the baked chips or pretzels.

I go back in 3 weeks and will likely get my first fill then.

Tom

Great job Tom!

Welcome Michael, Melissa & Marni!

Chris, I'm sorry. But remember everything happens for a reason and when the time is right it WILL happen. And we will all be here to support you as you have for us!

Jill

It has been a while since I posted I had my surgery on the 16th and feel great I had my follow up today and I have lost 12lbs. Thank you everyone for your support.

Hi Moniica...Hope you found the board....!

Hello everyone! I am getting discouraged with my weight loss. I haven't lost anything for a couple of weeks. I go this Friday for my one month check up and I think they will do a fill. I don't feel like I am eating too much and I am trying to eat somewhat health. I would love to run to McDonald's or Burger King, but I haven't ate anything like that for over a month.

Where is pebbles4388, kym828 and DeniseC? I was wondering how their weight loss is going, since they had their surgery the same day as me.

I have an official weight loss total on Friday, but my scales haven't budged off 234. I thought I'd see a change of 2 to 3 pounds per week. I know I haven't had a fill yet, but I know it is restricting me somewhat because I tried to get more than I should and it made me split back up like baby would.

Pumkin pie was easy to eat...maybe to easy! I didn't have a problem eating anything, except I didn't try the dressing. I thought it was to bready.

Got to get to work for now...have a wonderful DAY!

Hi all!

My name is Monica and I was banded on Nov. 7 by Dr. Aceves the same time as Angela T. She referred me to your group so here I am! After a rough start including IVs I am right where I should be and following my week 3 diet and including some thicker liquids. I found these awesome cartons of soup at Whole Foods by Imagine. They are "creamy" purees without any dairyand all organic. Only 90 calories per serving and delicious. I work as a chef, so I can assure you that they taste good!

DOB 11/7/06

Highest Weight 225

Surgery Weight 217

Current Weight 195