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

Harley - I too am no longer addicted to chocolate, sweets, chips, breads, etc... I just plain do not want them. Sunday night my DH went through Dairy Queen's drive-thru. He and DS got treats, I waited until I got home and had a SF fudge pop. Now that's control.

It feels good, doesn't it?

I do think the reward ratio for resisting/avoiding treats like that should be higher....somehow, I always feel like I should lose because I was particularly good!

First off, I will not forego breakfast again.

Today I left the house early with no breakfast, and by noon I was famished. I hit McDonald's drive-thru.. Got a crispy chicken wrap and a vanilla cone!! I know, very bad. and the ice cream conbe. boy it was good, and overall the calorie count was not too bad..

As i awas eating i kept telling myself, do not do this, but I was sooo hungery. Afterwards I was sick. too much at one time and wrong choices

I checked MyPLate and the wrap was 320 calories.... 14 gms protein.

never again. and I WILL make sure I have breakfast and eat at regular intervals..

Tahnks for the support guys! I am sorry I have not been able to check in more often and offer my support. Just trying to get by for a while here.

Thank you so much for the well wishes!

Christine

Oh Lynn, I hear you!

My decision making skills are dramatically effected by being too hungry!

I love breakfast.....I really look forward to my quiet mornings with my paper and some breakfast!

All All-- Just checking in. I sounds like a lot of us are in slower modes for different reasons.

It looks like several of us are heading for fills in the next few days. I will go Thurs AM and I hope it gets my weight loss going! I have the same amount in my band (3cc) that I had in early May. I'll be really interested in seeing if others who are getting filled are seeing any improvement in weight loss. I'm eating very well and have been for a really long time--- just not moving down on the scale!

Hi friends. Just a quick but sad note to let you know my stepdad passed away yesterday (Saturday) while I was there with my Mom and I've now experienced probably what so many of you nurses and folks that work in the medical field have but its very emotionally draining. I stayed with my Mom overnight and took her to confirm the funeral arrangements today. At this point I'm running on 36 hours without sleep and I'm going to go crash now. The funeral calling hours will be Tuesday and funeral Wedsnesday so I will covet your prayers and good wishes for my family and my Mom.

Special K - my heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this sad time. Try to rest because you do not want to get sick.

I finally got on the scale again and I am down 45.5 pounds since my surgery. I am working hard at making better choices - I have had 3 fills and sometimes I can still eat a lot if I didn't control myself but I have also had 3 PB eisodes and they were horrible and all 3 x's I was too hungry and ate to fast - 2 of the times with chicken (my favorite food) and 1 x a burger but no bun. It hit me right away and it was a relief to PB is all up.

The weather is finally taken a turn to sun and summer here in MA and I am trying to enjoy it while thinking of getting ready for winter - I need to do some extra caulking & insulating and I am thinking of putting in new energy star windows. My oil budget is prohibitive - $377/month - gee with mortgage & car etc that is a scary amt. The window say a 40% decrease in amt of oil usage. SO what I really need is a roommate because I have 2 rooms I could rent out - anyone have experience with renting out rooms ..... give me any hints and tips.

I hope everyone is still losing....... fast or slow it desn't matter as long as we are losing. I feel like a new woman.... or like the younger thinner woman I once was - It feels good to have clothes fit me without sausaging myself in.

Have a great week......... wish I was going to Paris with Fenton ... that is one of my got to go to places......... :thumbup:

Sympathies to you and your Mom, K......

Grief truly is so emotionally draining.

You're in my thoughts.

Dear Special--

Yes. It's hard to lose people in your life and really hard to see your parents going through such terrible losses. Emily Dickinson said, "Parting is all we know of heaven and all we need of hell." I totally concur. I will be thinking of you and your mom in these next sorrowful days. I pray you --- peace.

Hello all! Not sure if I've ever posted on here or not.. but hoping I can join in..

I was banded on March 17th of this year and today is my 5 month bandiversary!! I am down 50 pounds and soooo happy right now.. I started at size 22/24 and am now down to an 18 and can fit into some 16's.. My tshirt size was 2x and I am now down to XL... Im half way to my goal and am looking forward to the next 50 pounds..

SpecialK- my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Rest when you can, it is going to be such a busy week for all of you. Pace yourself and take care.

Hello all! Not sure if I've ever posted on here or not.. but hoping I can join in..

I was banded on March 17th of this year and today is my 5 month bandiversary!! I am down 50 pounds and soooo happy right now.. I started at size 22/24 and am now down to an 18 and can fit into some 16's.. My tshirt size was 2x and I am now down to XL... Im half way to my goal and am looking forward to the next 50 pounds..

Betty-Welcome aboard!! You are doing very well!!! Congratulations on your halfway mark!

Hi friends. Just a quick but sad note to let you know my stepdad passed away

Specialk, my thoughts and prayers are with you

Special K - Sorry to hear about your stepdad. My prayers are with you and your mother.

Rugman - I get a fill on Wednesday. The scales have not moved for me in 3 weeks and I am a little hungry here and there. This is only my 2nd fill. I have never pb'd or slimed, I hope this is not the beginning for me.

I'm off to buy some new clothes for school. (for me, not my kiddo) I am a school librarian and school starts next week. I have put off shopping until the last minute for obvious reasons. I'll get a new small wardrobe only to shrink out of them by Thanksgiving.

Clothes shopping is a dilemma......I won't buy anything these days that's not on a GOOD clearance sale.....