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.

Well, I think I'm heading into a new phase with my band. I had a plateau for so long, and now I'm losing slowly, and I had to decide if I want to stay basically where I am, which is fine!...or if I wanted to get aggressive about losing more. I think I do. I'm not calling it a diet, but I am going to be very conscious of fat/carbs, etc. Egg white omlettes without cheese....more fish more tofu for protein....raw foods instead of processed, etc. I'm going to do it for a month and see how I do and what I think. I'm still going to allow myself to just do portion control and enjoy if I'm in a good restaurant. I think it's time. Food doesn't have as great a control on me as it used to, and if I keep my sugar/sweetener addition under wraps, I should be OK. I'm sick of shakes...actually I'm sick of sweeteners.... so I'm going off them for the month and will supplement regular food with Any Whey to get extra protein. Should be an interesting month.

OK. This thread needs a little boost.... How about some old and new pics?

Current state.....Admittedly a slightly more attractive pic than in real life.....taking pics from above works nicely....

NOWAY that first picture cannot be you !!!!!!

WAY!

Weird, ain't it?

when is our next dinner? i have a friend at work who was banded that i hope to bring!

The other weird thing is that sometimes I can look in the mirror and not see the weight loss.

I'm game for anytime. Monday 5:30PM?

WOW Betsy I'm shocked. You have done great!!! I'm game for dinner, but I might be late. It seems I'm working lots now. I can make 6:00 better than 5:30. I have a friend moving down the street from me. She is in my June group, PinkyLee, and I'm so excited. She will be joining our group in a few weeks!!

Where are we going? My pics are the same ones I posted before.

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The side shot is a great idea. It really shows your success. But.....is that a before or after shot of your toenail polish?

6PM is fine with me. I don't care where. I'm uninspired......

Umm I didn't realize you could see the whole albumn!!!! Toenail was my 60th birthday, 3 months after surgery!

How about Applebees? It would be a change. 6:00 will be great.

I'm going to have to miss tonight. Mom's in the hospital so I had pushed dog comings and goings to later, after my visit to her. I'll miss everybody. Sniff.

I don't see many posts so let's just skip tonight. We will try again

oops hit the key too soon. Let's try again next week. Better preparation. Where shall we go?

Hello everyone!

I am new to this site. I was doing research for my upcoming surgery and found you all. My surgery is scheduled for 11/2/07 with Dr. Spiegel. I am so excited! I would love to meet up with ya'll at the next meeting if I am on solid foods.

Pam:clap2:

Come join us even if you aren't on solids! We talk more than we eat..... Welcome.