Hey all.

So there's a bunch of us in this group, all split up into our different banding days. I was thinking that it might be a good idea to have one master thread as we move through the month, in which all of us could post as we go, from the pioneers going on March 1st to the finalists on March 31st.

I'd love to talk about our anticipation and any worries as we approach our banding date, for people to talk about exactly what happened from the moment they walked into the hospital door until the second they walked out, about how recovery is going, about weight loss and plateaus, about non-scale victories and challenges.

I was thinking that if we all contribute to one thread, it'll form a more substantial channel for information and support. At the moment, I was thinking that we might be too spread out into individual date, and that a central thread would be a really good backbone for the group, in addition to the date-specific threads.

What do you think?

Fenton

Tragically, the thing is, I'm pretty sure that I can do it WITH the duck breast!

I have to watch the weekends - if I'm not walking to and from work, I get much less exercise, which is the killer for me.

Ok eat the damn duck. Im going to go munch on a few carrots and curse your male metabolism.

Amanda thanks for the pep talk. I use the daily plate to log my foods so I think that is pretty close. I have that I'd like to lose 2 pounds a week and for my weight I should be able to eat 1500 calories a day without exersize. I do know I hardly ever eat that much. I do walk about 3 times a week and I just uped the time and added a hill so maybe that will help. Not sure I'm up to jogging just yet fat would be flying around everywhere. I still have a bmi of 43.

I also just looked at my weight loss and even tho I did gain in the past month I lost 12 pounds so I guess I probably should have looked at that before I had my big pity party. It just really bugs me when I gain.

Ok, Im doing my bit as a good Aunt and passing on this website to everyone I know.

Calendar Geeks

My Niece is producing this calendar(she is 17!) Most of the models are her friends.

Thanks

PS If you like what you see please pass it on.

Edited July 1, 200818 yr by ajoneen

It just really bugs me when I gain.

Another reason to toss that damn scale!!

Rhonda you have to change your signature line.

"My goal is to be half the woman I am now" If that is true you want to be 111.5 lbs!

It should read "My goal is to be half the woman I was a year ago. Im more then half way there!!"

weighing every day or ever few days is depressing for me. I weigh on the scale at work once a week and then of course when I go for a fill or my PCP. I recored my weight the day before surgery on all 3 scales, so have my baseline, down. seems to be working for me..

I talkd with my DR about dropping my lipitor and avapro, for cholesterol and BP, but she said there are new studies out there that show other benfits of the medication for women. So she is only going to cut them back, but keep me on them. My cholesterol is great right now and my BP is holding strong at a great ##, Can't ask for any more.

That's great, Lynn! I think the health benefit of weight loss is SO much more important than the Improved Cuteness Factor!

Amanda! I went and looked at that site, and know that at any second I'm going to be busted for looking at photos of teens in lingerie! THANKS!

Hilarity aside, that's a cute idea, and looks like a great project - wtg, Amanda's niece! And who knew that knitting was all about the garter belt and stockings?

And before you complain about my "male metabolism", do you have any idea how much walking I have to do to burn 5300 calories??? Less than you, perhaps, but do you have any idea how much energy it takes to drag this huge carcass all that distance?

Well, I guess you do: 5300 calories! But, still!

Don't strain your arm patting yourself on the back.

Hilarity aside, that's a cute idea, and looks like a great project - wtg, Amanda's niece! And who knew that knitting was all about the garter belt and stockings?

Calendar Geeks (shameless plug- again)

I can't believe she's doing this- as a kid I just did lemon-aid stands.

Hi Everyone-

Haven't posted in a long while. I have had 2 fills, now up to 2.8cc and seem to be OK. Too much fill on 2nd try and had to go back to have some taken out. REally struggling late at night. Any ideas for coping? Take care and good luck!

Hi Everyone, I just finished catching up on the last week's worth of entries, you guy's have been busy out here....and seem to be doing great.

I'm enjoying my Florida vacation, been here since late Saturday evening and it's rained everyday. My food choices have not been perfect but could have been worse. I'm not getting in as much walking as I thought I'd be doing either and need to get a handle on it. We brought the dog with us this trip so when he wants to go do this thing outside I make the most of it and walk him a little further than he really needs to (SMILE).

It rained ALL day yesterday and the sun is shining now, so guess it's time to get dressed and go take the dog for a longer walk, I'll talk later, just wanted to check in.

Fenton, I forgot to post this yesterday, but I love Family Guy. I'm a bit ashamed to admit that, but I do love it - but my number 1 show is the Office. Any other fans?

Amanda, I've tried numerous types of socks and I still blister. I'm going to just not exercise until my feet heal. Maybe if all the blisters are given a chance to heal they won't come back! I'll just have to be extra careful with my food intake. Thanks for the suggestions though. It's great to be able to talk about all my issues with people that understand.

Amanda I changed my signature line.