I just found out my surgery will be in July (granted my pre-op testing goes okay) SOOOOOOOOO

Here's a thread for everyone getting banded in July 07!

Does anyone have any good ideas for a neat name we could call ourselves?

YEAH Sunny!

Good evening......I get to start my liquid diet on the 4th of July.....my independence from food, I suppose.

Hope to see that Dini is back and finally feeling better!

Congrats Sunny on finally getting approved, it's nice to have a date.

Can anyone tell me how you get all the icons in your messages? I think they are funny! Thanks

Can anyone tell me how you get all the icons in your messages? I think they are funny! Thanks

Hi Caolin,

If you go into advanced instead of quick post it will let you pick smilies. :mad:

Good luck on your liquid diet! I don't start mine for a couple of weeks yet but am headed on vacation on the fourth. I'm going to do my best to not gain and hopefully lose while I'm at it.

Thanks Nelli - I never even thought to go to the "advanced" settings....hope you enjoy your vacation. I have one coming up in August, for three weeks, to Scotland to visit my DH family....that should be interesting. Hoping for a fill before I leave, but might not get that lucky:confused:.

Dini, I'm so glad you are doing better! I was getting worried. Can you feel your port? Where did they put it? Do any of the incisions get in the way of your clothing?

Lynette, Laurend, BobertsMom, MrsHorne and Abbey I'm so happy for you! The 2nd and 3rd are going to be here before you know it! Are you excited or what? My prayers are headed your way.

Welcome to all the newbies! You will find all the support you need right here!

Have any of you been watching Big Medicine? I felt so sorry for that 700lb (can't remember exact weight) man that couldn't get insurance to cover his operation.

We are all so fortunate to either have insurance or have managed to get funds to pay for it.

Thanks Nelli - I never even thought to go to the "advanced" settings....hope you enjoy your vacation. I have one coming up in August, for three weeks, to Scotland to visit my DH family....that should be interesting. Hoping for a fill before I leave, but might not get that lucky:confused:.

Scotland sounds awesome! I'm headed to Montana on the 4th. Not quite the same. lol. I'm taking my Mom for her 70th birthday on a vacation. I told her I would take her anywhere she wanted to go so we are going to be visiting relatives over there. I'm really looking forward to it but wish it was next year instead when I am going to be all skinny. lol.

Nelli - I just got done driving for the past two weekend straight! The first weekend was to Oregon to see my friend graduate from Oregon State University (we are late bloomers!) Then this past weekend I drove to Idaho to visit with my sister for her birthday. The next time I go anywhere it will be on a plane!!! lol

I love watching "Big Medicine." I could totally empathize with those people. I may not be that large, but I knew I could be someday, the way I was going. I knew I needed to stop myself now, not later!

Have fun in Montana.....and yes, next year it will be nice to go on vacation without this other person on my back.....lol:)

Hello everyone,

I am a Lucky 7 too. My surgery is on July 16 and I am very excited. I really enjoy this website and have learned so much from everyone. The support is fantastic.

Welcome DarLaur! We are glad you've joined us! I will be updating the calendar, so I will add you, too. Feel comfy here. This is a great group and great site!

Dini, I'm so glad you are doing better! I was getting worried. Can you feel your port? Where did they put it? Do any of the incisions get in the way of your clothing?

Lynette, Laurend, BobertsMom, MrsHorne and Abbey I'm so happy for you! The 2nd and 3rd are going to be here before you know it! Are you excited or what? My prayers are headed your way.

Welcome to all the newbies! You will find all the support you need right here!

Have any of you been watching Big Medicine? I felt so sorry for that 700lb (can't remember exact weight) man that couldn't get insurance to cover his operation.

We are all so fortunate to either have insurance or have managed to get funds to pay for it.

Yes, I love that show. I watch that and the other wt loss focused show...can't think of the name right now...something to do w/a clinic...brain is starting to shut down fo rthe night. I'm still at work. Dont' get off until 11pm.

Oh yeah, forgot to tell ya'll that my laptop caught on fire! :omg: For no reason. Sooo...I'm gonna have to hook my desktop up so I can have internet access this weekend. Boy oh boy. That's the 2nd thing of mine that has caught on fire for no reason. My car did a few months ago...that was scary cuz I was in it!!! Anyhow...gnite gang. Will talk to you later!

Welcome to Darlaur, ckbw, Kathy and all the other newbies.:clap2: What a group we have going.

Chimboree, when you have an extra minute and update the calendar I need to print a new copy. I'm going to be walking for the first 4 to 6 weeks because I can't do anything else at that time. Then I plan to lift weights 2 to 3 times a week and add my Turbo Jam DVD's in starting in week 6 post op. I love Turbo Jam. Anyone interested you can find it at beachbodies.com. I also have Hip Hop Abs but haven't done it yet.

DINI, you're alive my little sausage!!! Do you know how great it is to hear from you. We've missed you so. And we've all been worried. So have you been trying to get in liquids ever 2 to 3 hours, or what does your surgeon suggest? I hope that once you get something in you that you'll feel better. That is so weird that you can feel the band moving, or is it the port? They told me the port will be stitched into place so it can't flip or anything. Luckily Aunt flo already visited this month, so that's one less thing I have to worry about.

AshRae, check with your doctor about the nails. I know they have to put that thing on your finger to keep track of the oxygen (I think) but maybe they can still let you keep them on, just take off the polish. I can't even have my toe nails painted.:omg:

Nelly, thanks for the prayers. I'll take all I can get.

Sunny, you got a July date. Awesome!!! It's finally official and we're so happy for you.:mad:

Hello to all the other Lucky 7's. We're getting to closer!!!:clap2:

Oh yeah, forgot to tell ya'll that my laptop caught on fire! :omg: For no reason. Sooo...I'm gonna have to hook my desktop up so I can have internet access this weekend. Boy oh boy. That's the 2nd thing of mine that has caught on fire for no reason. My car did a few months ago...that was scary cuz I was in it!!! Anyhow...gnite gang. Will talk to you later!

wOW!! Chimboree.... you must be HOT!!

:omg::omg::omg::omg::omg:

I thought of another goal of mine.

I want to weigh what my drivers license says I weigh. Right now it says 180, so that's my first goal, and then will re-set it for 140.

I am scared of Big Medicine, I am in serious denial about my weight and when I see something like that it's as if I am being slapped in the face " Wake up! You are well on your way to death. You are morbidly obese" AAAAAH! It's funny because I always think of myself as my skinny single self, I only know I am fat because the labels on my back say 2x Denial has been a huge problem on my weight loss process, for some reason I think I am not fat, and every time I hit a new high I somehow convince myself that it's not physically possible to get any heavier so I have nothing to worry about... let me tell you I am my own worst enemy. I am going to have to work my brain a lot in the upcoming months, years really. My family has a huge history of addiction ( my cousin was a drug addicted, who ODed and died) of all kinds: alcohol, drugs, sex, food. I guess I lucked out by getting hooked on Hersheys instead of meth or something, but still an addiction is an addiction and will be hard to break. But I am absolutely determined to try and totally suceed. I am glad I have you all to share my experiences with. I have been needing a support group for a long time. :mad:

Cazulay, I think we all have had some sort of food addiction at one time or another, and that's why we are all here now. But we're here, getting help or should I say a tool, to help us. We're all in this together, and we're here for each other. That's why I love everyone so on this thread. No one here to judge you on your past, just people trying to get to the same goals as everyone else is. no matter if you're starting at 200 lbs or 500 lbs. I've been addicted to carbs all my life. Hard candy and cereal are my downfall, but no more. I'm taking control now, as we all will over our addictions.

We have a special needs son, Jesse, who is hearing impaired, intellectually challenged, has epilepsy, ADHD and OCD (to name a few things). Beyond his labels... he is our pride and joy.

I am a Special Ed. teacher so I sort of know what you go thru every day, I am glad you are taking care of yourself because this way you will be able to take better care of your kids. One of the reasons why I want to do surgery is to able to keep with with ' MY KIDS' none biological but they all live in my heart neverthless.

You go girl!