December Bandsters

[BabyGotBack 0]

Hi! I am decided to use Dr. Ortiz and and trying to get a surgery date of Dec. 17 or 18. I am just waiting for my funding. Dr. Ortiz sounds fantastic! I have actually talked to someone who wen to him and they had nothing but great things to say!

He has a lot of experience too. I am so ready to do this. I have actually only been on this board for about two weeks and researching lapband for about the same time. But,, I have been watcing my friend who has had hers for a year. She also did hers in Mexico with Dr. Pedro Herrera Terrazas. I remember when she first told me she went to Mexico and I couldn't believe it. But, I see now it was only my own ignorance then. Who's to say doctors in other countries are not as good or better than the US? I guess it is just an automatic stereotype people do including myself until I really looked into it and educated myself.

I am a lower bmi patient 5'5 and 185. If I am not on a low carb diet and constantly dieting, I easily gain. I am sure I have gained 5 pounds since Thanksgiving since i am not doing low carb. I am eating everything in moderation, since I know I won't be able to eat certain foods for a while and some permanently.

The problem is, what I think is moderation, is in actuality a lot I guess. When I have counted calories, I underestimate what I really eat.

Looking forward to being a part of this group!

Audree:nervous

[BabyGotBack 0]

Also, is this the official check in for December bandsters? there is another December bandsters but it said something about surgery date. Audree

[bandiva 0]

Hello again...feeling a little hungry and like I would like to hurt something but other than that I am doing great.lol.

gonaloseweight- hang in there and don't let other peoples negativity effect you. Experiences are directly inflenced by attitute - so if you have a great attitude you will have a great experience. The best part is, you are in control of you attitude. Other times when I have lost weight I have let other peoples attitudes rub off on me and sabotoge my success....no more! This is for me and only me, and if someone is not positive about it I am no longer listening to negativity! Everything is going to go great for you!

Baby got back....looking forward to hearing if your funding goes through. Thanks for the message! Bye for now!

[gonaloseweight 0]

Thanks for the encourageing words, you are going a day ahead of me, I will be praying for you. And I will watch my attitude.

[carol453 0]

Well everybody this is it I go in Monday at 6am for my surgery. I have joined curves (have I said that before?) I have lost 12 lbs and 8 inches over all. I haven't been great about the liquid diet but I have been using the Protein Drinks for 2 meals a day. I have had to stop my insulin already because my sugar has dropped so low but I am still taking my oral med. I am so glad I found this site everyone is so supportive. It has taken me a year to get this into play but it is going to be worth it in the long run. Well I will Write more later. Thanks to all of you.

[StephC 0]

good luck Carol - I'm only a week behind you - are you excited? I'm struggling with the pre-op - RIGHT NOW - I just drank my first protien drink but I have the urge to binge ... on anything. I just ate a rice cake and some salsa hoping that would take the edge off but its still there, I'm not even hungry.. just want to eat.

[beversman 0]

good luck Carol - I'm only a week behind you - are you excited? I'm struggling with the pre-op - RIGHT NOW - I just drank my first protien drink but I have the urge to binge ... on anything. I just ate a rice cake and some salsa hoping that would take the edge off but its still there, I'm not even hungry.. just want to eat.

deep breath sweetie. Don't let you food be a "super Hero" -- that is how I've always seen mine. To me... my cholcolate cake could cure cancer and tap dance on broadway. My food was ALL powerful!

But it isn't and just think about all the guilt you would have after. It really isnt that great. Our brains just think it is... stay strong my december sister!!

get a huge bottle of Water and just keep drinking all day. It helps to have something in your hand and in your mouth... Water wont hurt you. It will help with the mental cravings

luv ya girl!! you can do it.:clap2:

[Kaydotrn 1]

((Carol)))

My thoughts are with you this weekend as you get prepared for the big day. Please post us as soon as you are up and about so we can hear all about everything! I hope you have a quick recovery.

[beversman 0]

Well everybody this is it I go in Monday at 6am for my surgery. I have joined curves (have I said that before?) I have lost 12 lbs and 8 inches over all. I haven't been great about the liquid diet but I have been using the Protein drinks for 2 meals a day. I have had to stop my insulin already because my sugar has dropped so low but I am still taking my oral med. I am so glad I found this site everyone is so supportive. It has taken me a year to get this into play but it is going to be worth it in the long run. Well I will Write more later. Thanks to all of you.

Good luck baby girl!! You have a whole lot of people here keeping you in our prayers. You let us know how everything goes, and if you need any support this weekend... you make sure to could vent to us. We will be here!

[Nathalie 4]

Oh man Carol! I am so excited for you! You will be in ALL of our thoughts on Monday all day long. I know you'll be safe and in good hands. Can't wait to hear about your banding experience.

I had my pre-op workshop today. I'm officially on the medically supervised diet starting tomorrow. They encouraged us to go out and get a "last meal" - and I had a guilt-free turkey reuben. I'm drinking Water right now and am mentally prepared to lose 15 - 20 pounds in the next 2 weeks.

I have gotten back to my initial weight from my first visit 3 months ago. In other words I have already lost 9 pounds. I have another 20 to go. *sigh* I am going to work it OUT!

I've got the eye of the tiger! :confused:

HOpe you're all having a fabulous day!

[BabyGotBack 0]

How do I get my picture up by my name? I went to the page to make a signature and uploaded a picture. Does it have to get approval first to get on or go on right away or did I just do it wrong? Thanks, Audree

[Nathalie 4]

Hi Audree -

At the top of the page there's a blue menu bar. It's under the LapBandTalk.com banner.

User CP stands for User Control Panel. If you click it, you can add your avatar, profile picture and signature.

Welcome!

Evathenurse - we need to talk! I'm going to PM you.

Nathalie

[BabyGotBack 0]

Hi NG Adams! I did that (I think)! Down on the bottom of the page where it says browse, I put the code in and my picture did pop up after I reviewed it, my picture showed up. I was thinking that maybe the moderator of this page has to okay it first???

Thanks for your help! Audree

[kellie 0]

I am also a December bandster. My name is Kellie I am having my surgery on Dec.22. Dr.Curry will be doing my lapband. I am so ready I can't wait to get this rolling.:clap2:

[carol453 0]

Well I have been up since 4:30 cause I can't sleep. Maybe I am excited I don't know. I am going to the gym this morning so I bet I sleep tonight. LOL Everyone on this page is in my prayers. It is great to have people to talk to about this whole process. My family is so supportive but it is still good to have folks that are going through it with you. Well I will post more later I am sure . Thanks for all the great words everyone.

Got to love ya.:confused: