Hi, I know that it seems ages away but my surgery is booked for June 1st (7 weeks tomorrow!!) and I just can't wait so I thought I'd start a June 2007 thread... anyone else out there due for surgery in June???

I started my pre-op diet (Optifast) last week... thought I'd try and lose as much as possible beforehand as I've kind of been doing the last super thing for most of this year! It's supprisingly OK... first 4 days were hell but hunger seems to have gone although I still struggle with the bordem (head hunger) a bit.

KT

being banded 1st June 2007 in New Zealand

Starting weight 101kg, BMI = 35

Current weight 97kg, BMI = 33.5 (after 10 days on Optifast)

Goal weight 65kg, BMI = 22

Beckie - I'm so sorry to hear that! Eeesh! Will you ever get another band, or are you just DONE with the whole thing! I really feel awful about what you've been through. Here I have a perfectly functioning band and I eat crap and gain weight. I feel like I'm failing the band, the hot surgeon, you guys, and myself. Whatever you choose to do now, I wish you the best!!!

Janine - sorry to hear that you are stuck. I think, in general, the first year is either really good or really bad for bandsters... mine was good. Now I'm kinda sucking at it. I can eat food now, which I am so thankful for! But I still tend to choose junk foods. I've not had Pringles in a month or so, but I'm still relying on ice cream and cookie dough. I really think it's a total mental thing. I can eat real food and be full... and I wait about 20-30 mins and I"m after something sweet. I won't be hungry, and sometimes I'm still rather full, but I NEED something sweet. I think if I were a fruit eater it would help, but I just don't care for fruit. As a matter of fact, I was thinking earlier today about how I don't think I've had any fruits of veggies in a LONG time... at least 3 weeks... how sad is that? Not even one pea or kernal of corn. Maybe I need some sort of psycho therapy? lol.

Hope everyone else is doing good.

And where did Stefanie go to? She back for like, 2 days, and now she's gone.

Suzzie,

I know how hard it is to rely on junk. But I can't even eat chips sometimes, it is crazy. Of course never a problem with icecream. But you are right, about vegies. I really need to focus and concentrate on that one. I use to love salads, still do, but the band does not. did you ever try the broccoli and cheese singes by green giant? they are low in calories and good.

i went to a spin class last night at the gym and boy did that kick my butt, literally. I thought with all my cushion it killed my a--, how do bony butts do it!! LOL!

well, off to work. Everyone have a great day and week.

Hi everyone. I just got a fill last night. Funny how I think of this group when I get fills. How is everyone doing? Before we know it, it will be our 2 year bandiversary.

I need to get back on the band wagon. Anyone else?

Shoot yes! I haven't had a fill. My first fill is March 4th! I'm really excited. Still can't believe almost 2 years and FIRST fill! lol!

Hey Rhonda! Yes, I'm getting a slight fill on March 3rd. I need it pretty badly. :tt2: I'm still not losing... bah!

pamla--are you saying that you've lost 71 lbs without a fill?????

Suzzie--glad you're back on track...Have you talked to Steph lately?

I've not heard from Stef since she was here last... Maybe she'll pop back in someday.

Hey all...

Just thought I'd check in.

Went back for another fill today. Got in the 1cc had taken out 2 months ago. I'm going to try reallllllly hard to recommit to my band this time!

How is everyone else doing?

bigbaby--yes, that is correct. I haven't had one. The weight was coming off nicely, so I didn't see the point of getting a fill. Well, when the weight slowed down, time for a fill, my doctor left the city. So I'm transferring to another doctor, which took 6 months just to get an appointment. It's today and I'm very excited!

Ok yeah been a VERY long time since I've been in here!I have no idea who's doing what but I HOPE to be back in more often!

Hey all. Just checking in.

Still struggling. WILL IT NEVER END?!?! I'm up about 60 pounds from where I was this t ime last year. Very frustrating and disappointing.

hEY sUZZ! I'm sorry you're still not doing well. How is your restriction? What are you eating? How is the exercise?

Same old same old problems with me. And, I'm thinking it's MY problem. I get closed off, but then again I'm trying to eat too early, and then when I pb, instead of quitting...no, I try eating again and again. So instead of an unfill I'm going to try to get more disciplined and do more liquids when I'm tight. I actually blended up bean and bacon soup the other day, which I haven't done since after my surgery.

I guess if we really think about it, you're down 56 pounds and I'm down 45 from our highest, and that makes us a LOT healthier!

Email me or myspace me if you want. We can encourage each other.

Lets see... I don't exercise hardly ever... I eat bad stuff. Lol. I KNOW what I'm doing wrong, I'm lacking the will power to do anything about it. It's getting better. I've lost 6 pounds in the past 2 weeks. First loss I can report in the past 10 months!!! We'll see if I can keep it up.

Hello I mostly browse, but sometimes contribute. I was banded in June 2007 and also seem to have lost my way. I was thinking (oh the pain!) why don't we strugglers have one last ditch attempt to get off as much weight as we can up to our second bandiversery. I am certaining going to try. I have started by having my first fill for 9 months. If you decide to have a go then Good Luck and keep us posted

Ingrid

Just checking in....Here are some updated pix.