Come join us. We are bandsters without a local support group, and we're going to meet, say hi, and chat about possibly starting our own group.

We are meeting this Wednesday December 13 at 6:30 PM at Humble City Cafe near the SE corner of the intersection of 1960 and 59, on Main Street.

Let me know if you're coming and I'll make a reservation in the name of Bandsters.

Hey bikerGirl-I got banded just before Thanksgiving...and I was giving thanks for sure. the meal looked great, but it's the first Thanksgiving in my life where I wasn't uncomfortable stuffed to the gills and gaining weight!

That was another reason I wanted to wait until after the holidays - now I have a whole year to conquer those demons. I know I can do it - I will make sure that I have what I need to be successful - this is a life change - spring break is a week. I look at long term.

Hey bikerGirl-I got banded just before Thanksgiving...and I was giving thanks for sure. the meal looked great, but it's the first Thanksgiving in my life where I wasn't uncomfortable stuffed to the gills and gaining weight!

Hey guys~! I was just in Kroger and was talking with the check out person...and found out her daughter is being banded by Dr. Speigel next week! So I gave her info on our support group. Hope she wanders by.... Ha! Maybe those of us who are OUT should wear Bandster t-shirts so others will know who to talk with about it....

That sounds like a good ideal. But first I will have to come out of the closet about my band.

Yeah - something like BANDED AND LOVING IT.

or maybe

"I belong to the BAND"

"I'm a member of the BAND"

"l always wanted to be in a BAND"

I like them all.

I put on my calendar when I need a fill and my girls think I am talking about having my nails.

The reason I have not to my kids is bc I knew that they would not support me in having the surgery done. They would tell me " Mom you don`t need it, all you have to do is just diet a little." After 50 years of going to bed thinking about food and waking up thinking about what I will be eating befor my feet hit the floor. NO MORE. I no longer think about what I want to eat but what I need to eat. BIG different. I know one day I will tell them and they will be very upset that I had surgery without telling them.

Life ROCKS.....and so does my BAND.

or maybe

"I belong to the BAND"

"I'm a member of the BAND"

"l always wanted to be in a BAND"

I think there might be tees on another site that say things like I'm with the band, etc. I'll look them up when I get a chance.

Veronica you can do this. Don't even think of cheating. Its much too soon for you to take that kind of risk. Get up and take a walk if the temptation gets too much.

Going shopping with the gals for the weekend. One of them is banded, and the others not.

Have fun, Barbara!

SEE YOU ALL MONDAY!

Northeast Bandster challenge, to those at least 3 months post-op. I dare you, and me.....to do abdominal exercises at least 3 times a week until our April meeting. As God is my witness, someday I will own a belt!

Lana-I won't be able to go to Spivak's Tuesday. I'm up to my ears in dogs for Spring Break. I'll be in Humble Monday, but I guess I'll miss you there too. Enjoy your son's homecoming!

Hey, that was fun last night.

Hey Humble Bandsters, how was the meet last night? How many came. Sorry I missed. I did have a wonderful homecoming with my son after a year in Bagdad--that's the only reason I would have missed my group!

Barbara-Here's the Spivak support group agenda. Does it look anything like Spiegel's?

2007 Wellness Program Schedule of Events

March 13th- Grand Opening Night- Terri Lemons from DePelchin on "Volunteering for Self Esteem", Introduction to Wellness Program, Door Prizes, Discussion of concerns.

March 20th- Mike Seay- Certified Vitamin Specialist from GNC. Will discuss the different supplements that are available to us and proper values we should be having on a daily basis, in addition to regular discussions of concerns.

March 27th- Eugene Green-CPA on Medical Tax Information & Fashion Trade-in addition to regular discussions of concerns.

April 3rd- Physical Therapist -Ingrid Hanna- Coming out to speak on how to start out exercising properly.For people with bad backs, knees. In addition to regular discussions of concerns.

April 10- Kerry Monroe, Representative from CURVES FOR WOMEN, speaking about their program, they will be bringing 1week free cards for their Curves. Topic of discussion will be "The Power of Choice", in addition to regular discussions.

April 17- Dr. Heller, Plastic Surgeon from Baylor College of Medicine, to discuss the different options. We will also have a Topic of discussion"How to take a Compliment", in addition to regular discussions.

April 24- Fashion Trade. Topic of discussion:"How to Build Self Confidence". In addition to regular discussions.

May 1- Kim Brock, Make-up Specialist, showing us ladies how apply make up properly with the right color shades and more. Door Prizes on this night, along with our regular discussion of concerns.

May 8- Cindy, Cooking Healthy. Everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite "BANDED" recipes, ideas and experiences. Regular discussion of concerns and issues.

May 15- Nutritionist. Discuss proper nutrition, specific diets that are proper for you, along with our regular discussions of concerns

May 22- TBA

May 29- Fashion Trade. Topic of Discussion:"How to Dress like a Million Dollars for under $20.00(or close to it)" Everyone is encouraged to share shopping ideas, best deal stores, etc. In addition to our regualr discussions of concerns.

June 5- Dianna Kinkead, Licenced Phyco-Therapist, on mental aspects of weight loss. Regular discussion of concerns.

October 6- OUR ONCE, MAYBE TWICE, A YEAR SELF CHALLENGE

Our Team will be participating in the Susan G.Komen- Race for the Cure for Breast Cancer. We will be doing the short walk on October 6, 2007. Dr.Spivak will have our team shirts made for all participants to wear. This is a great event for all members of our family. More information To Be Announced.