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

I plan to receive my 2nd fill a week from this Friday. I hope after that my weight loss will kick back in. Right now I fight for every 1/2 lb then gain and lose it several times before I lose it for good.

Hi Shamrocks - I passed my PMP exam for my job today that I was studying for, and stressing over too, and now that is such a relief. I have to just keep up with continuing education to keep it current. Thanks for the well wishes and prayers.

P.S. It is fun seeing some of you adding to the Why we want Fenton back.

Congratulations special K..a load off of your mind I'm sure. Test taking is such a strain for everyone. I've had students who have physically gotten ill when needing to be validated!!!

Harley love the tatoo!!! My daughter has quite a few (much to her father's dismay) but I always applauded her tasteful choices along with her "balls" to get them....I know if I was younger I'd have a few :omg_smile:....

sharon:)

Congratulations SpecialK I know that test meant a lot to you! I am so happy that you made it.

Congratulations HopeinApril! In the beginning of this journey I felt like everyone was passing me by, but once I hit that sweet spot things became so much easier. Congratulations on hitting that point.

Christine

Sharona...congrats on the new little grandbaby! I love the picture. You look so very, very proud!

Christine

Hi All---

I have found that as my weight loss has slowed down -- I'm not losing my hair anymore. And I'm also finding that as the weather here in the Northeast is getting cooler --- I'm FREEZING!! Are other people finding these things to be true too???

Hi All---

I have found that as my weight loss has slowed down ME TOO-- I'm not losing my hair anymoreME EITHER. And I'm also finding that as the weather here in the Northeast is getting cooler --- I'm FREEZING!!ME TOO!! Are other people finding these things to be true too???

Im very glad my hair has stopped falling out.

Luckily I have not experienced hair loss, but my weight loss seems to have hit a stand still

You know, they say you shed a lot more hair during the summer, so now that we're past that, I wonder if that's part of the reason it seems less drastic lately. Of course, this would only be true for those of us in the Northern hemisphere, I guess.

That reminds me, where's AnnieDub? I was wondering how she's liking her sassy short hair now that she's had some time with it. I just cut my hair much shorter than it's been in years, and I'm finding it weird. Of course, she's probably too busy flirting with and seducing all the young men in Australia! Am I jealous? Yeah! :rolleyes2:

Speaking of those missing in action, where is BrandNewLisa and NurseNiki?? I loved putting together the list of March Bandsters when it was way over 200 in March 2008 and I'd love to hear from a broader group on how they are doing but even if not, I love this core group since we are all hitting the same snags as well as sharing successes in step with each other.

Hi Shamrocks!

Today I was 249.6 YEAH!!!!!!!! :biggrin:

Karen - nice to know there are others of us out there. I am so thrilled right now. I finally believe this will work!!

Penny - I have heard that without the fat insulating us that many are colder, quicker. I believe that. I will be thrilled to buy cute sweaters and jackets! Of course, I expect to find a cute guy to cuddle also! :drool:

:thumbup:I PASSED THE HALF WAY MARK. :thumbup:Finally.

WTG everyone on the weight loss milestones.. YIPPEE

Nice to see that alot of people are sharing the same experiences as I go through them. Its reassuring. Nice to see where everyone is as we approach and reach our 6 month marks!

Losing my hair like crazy here! I've thought about going short, but my hair is so curly, it will look crazy for sure!

Congratulations Amanda for making it to the halfway point. I hope to be there by my 6 month point....I have a couple of weeks to get there.

I would love to set a goal for being 60 pounds down by the 24th. Let's see if I can do it.

Hopein April...congrat on getting under 250! I am so happy for you. I love crossing over into a new weigth point. I can't wait to get out of the 230's.

I too miss many of our March Bandsters. If you are out the post an update.

Christine

I too have been cold for the first time in my life. At work I have always dressed in layers so that I could strip under my labcoat because I was always HOT. Now I can not get warm. It's really strange.

Christine