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 was going to skip my workout this AM, since I am off today. But instead, I convinced myself I love the energy jolt it gives me for about 4 hours each day....it really wakes me up. So I did it....3 days in a row!Christine

:laugh:w00t!!!!:laugh:

Everything's going well, I think. Certainly, all the signs are there - constipation and hair loss. Victory is mine!

this is why we miss you when you're not here.:laugh:

I went into the city last night for a play. It's been a long time since I've been comfortable in those theater seats. I am not sure who they had in mind when those seats were built into the theaters but even my slim (but tall) husband fines himself a bit wedged in. Anyways for the first time in a long time I didn't think I was encroaching on the folks next to me.

Man was it brisk last night in NYC. I REALLY was cold walking around. I have a bit less insulation these days. :laugh:

I saw the Dr on Friday and he's happy with my progress. So much so that he doesn't want to see me again for 3 months. OK.

I was a little ticked cause then he said: "you're strong, healthy and carry your weight well. I'm happy with the weight you've already lost, anything more will be a bonus." WTF

That is just not right. In the past when I've tried to talk to him about a goal weight he has always said that's a discussion for another day down the road. Well when I told him my goal weight Friday he said I had to be realistic and not set myself up for disappointment. :laugh:

Man I'm I going to show him

OMG! You've lost 60% of your target loss! That's GREAT!

I'm looking forward to the day when I can travel in a standard coach seat without it killing me; since I'm tall, that's essentially never going to happen.

I saw the Dr on Friday and he's happy with my progress. So much so that he doesn't want to see me again for 3 months. OK.

I was a little ticked cause then he said: "you're strong, healthy and carry your weight well. I'm happy with the weight you've already lost, anything more will be a bonus." WTF

That is just not right. In the past when I've tried to talk to him about a goal weight he has always said that's a discussion for another day down the road. Well when I told him my goal weight Friday he said I had to be realistic and not set myself up for disappointment. :laugh:

Man I'm I going to show him

I always said WTF had its place in the world and this is a good example of why...screw him...you'll be down all the weight before you know it...maybe this is reverse psychology??? but it still pisses you off...I'm with you!!!

A weigh-in day today, and a bit disappointing. I've been pretty good, and pretty active, and still only lost two pounds in six days. I expect more from myself!

A lot more.

Yes I also went to a doctor today and he is thrilled about my 77 lbs so far and said at the one year point, that I'd hit about max amount lost and I immediately came back at him with well, I'm going to prove you wrong on that and I know alot of other lapband patients that are blazing along and dumping that statistic in the dust. Come on Shrinking Shamrocks, let's show the medical community out there what we really can do when we set our minds to it... and set our forks down too!

It's funny, because once I hit the 60lbs lost mark, I realised that that was half my excess wieght. The advertised statistic that goes with the lap band. My MD does no thave a goal for me, but in my initial consult days had mentioned me getting to about 160! I almost fell off my chair....could not fathom that kind of number ever, but now I see it as attainable. Of course it would be so nice if the scale would start moving again for me, but I know it will soon.

I see that surgeon tomorrow. I hope all goes well and I get a small fill. Way too hungry. I make better choices when I have more restriction.

Christine

Silly doctor. Guess he doesn't understand the determination of us March bandsters. You keep going girl! We aren't stopping now.

Yes I also went to a doctor today and he is thrilled about my 77 lbs so far and said at the one year point, that I'd hit about max amount lost and I immediately came back at him with well, I'm going to prove you wrong on that and I know alot of other lapband patients that are blazing along and dumping that statistic in the dust. Come on Shrinking Shamrocks, let's show the medical community out there what we really can do when we set our minds to it... and set our forks down too!

I'm surprised he said our max will be at the year marker... that's what they say for gastric bypass patients. I was told 2-3 years out that our weight loss would equal that of a gastric bypass patients.

I agree with all of you.... WE ARE KICKING A** WITH THIS WEIGHT LOSS!!!!! JUST IMAGINE WHERE WE ALL WILL BE ON OUR ONE YEAR BANDIVERSARY!!!!!!!

A weigh-in day today, and a bit disappointing. I've been pretty good, and pretty active, and still only lost two pounds in six days. I expect more from myself!

A lot more.

FENTON - I have something to say.... THE scale IS FINALLY MOVING THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR YOU!!!! THIS IS YOUR FIRST LOSS POSTING IN QUITE A WHILE.... GOOD FOR YOU!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

Silly doctor. Guess he doesn't understand the determination of us March bandsters. You keep going girl! We aren't stopping now.

Weight loss has slowed, but still seeing progress on the scale. About 1 pound a week and I am definitely not complaining. Exercising more and even looking into a few sessions with a trainer, but that is on hold until $$$ issues are better.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone. Enjoy

It sounds like everyone is on track here. I too am losing a pound a week and I'll take it!! Sure beats gaining anything a week. Slow and steady wins the race, remember that Fenton. Hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving...........

Yes! Slow and Steady wins the race! But bloody slowly sometimes!

At my size I should be losing faster, I think. At least, I have in the past. So I'm either lying to myself about my intake, about my amount of exercise, or am retaining Water. Or maybe have a broken scales.

But it's probably a good thing to hear just before Thanksgiving.

One thing about restriction: I'm more careful with what I order. At lunch today I had grilled branzino, instead of the crispy chicken or hangar steak or more usual entree. I did have dessert, but left a good bit.

Well, a bit.