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 shopped like a maniac this past weekend. Got most of my xmas shopping done, now to the gift wrapping..

Have my grandson every eveniong and Sat. and sun this week.. He is 3 1/5 years old, so he keeps me busy.

Seem to be losing a bit of my restriction. Some days I can eat alot other days, not so much. I go back to DR on 12/30 so will see how things are then

Hey, all. Good to hear everything's going well.

I'm off in a few hours - just had a weigh in. No loss, but no gain either, and my clothes are a lot looser. So I'm alright with that.

I stocked up on iSopure powder, and Protein powder and all that, so I'm ready for whatever they throw at me. I wish I had a scales over there, but I'll just have to try to keep it real by myself.

OK! I'll check in when I can!

Have a lovely holiday season!

xoJ

I am so excited... I went to the uniform shop today and purchased some new scrubs for work in a size 2X!!!!!! Just think I actually used to wear size 4X!!!!

:biggrin::willy_nilly::)

I've been a bad, bad girl.

I don't even want to think about how many calories I've consumed these past three days. It rivaled pre-band amounts.

NOT GOOD.:biggrin:

I've been a bad, bad girl.

I don't even want to think about how many calories I've consumed these past three days. It rivaled pre-band amounts.

NOT GOOD.:biggrin:

Today is a new day!!!! Start anew!!!!

TESS - congrats on the NSV, new scrubs for work and a few sized smaller..

I know we all probably had our OOPS moments over this past weekend, but I agree Today is a new day..!! I have not been on the scale since last tuesday and am dreading it this morning, but have to do it for my own mental check in. Hope I at least remain the same with no gain!! I'll know soon.:biggrin:

Tess-I don't know about you, but I hate spending money on scrubs! I need to make the trip and get some new scrubs, but I was waiting til after the new year.

Turkey day way a three day celebration in our family. I do have to say that I was much better than I thought I would be. I ate a little bit of everthing I wanted (minus the rolls) and even enjoyed some pie! I made sure I really wanted what I was picking to eat, but once the decision was made, i enjoyed every last bite!

Today is Tuesday and my scale day, and I am down .8 lbs...needless to say I am a happy girl!

Hope everyone is feeling better and we all can get back on track this week!

An amazing thing happened here yesterday.....

I threw away half of a pumpkin pie!

Yep, apparently the half of pie I usually eat after the holiday....my family had had their fill and was just done with pumpkin pie for a while.....so out it went!

I can honestly say, I've never done that before!!!!!

I know what you mean! It is something new for me, too! It feels great! Congrats to you, too!

Got on the scqale this morning and I gained!! No one to blame but myself. Only 2#, but it is 2#. Having my grandson around all the time gives opportunity to snack here and there and I know I shouldn't. :cursing: Just an excuse!!. But have to and I WILL get back in line today.

I have not kept my food lurnal for about a month and need to get back to that too, I know that will be a big help for me.

Hey, Sugar and Hope -- how are you guys feeling? Have things eased, or is it still pretty harsh?

Amanda and Lynn - don't do what I did! Stop yourselves! Turn that horse and buggy around! Find a half a pumpkin pie and throw it out!

I'm in Paris, where I have just consumed half of a delicious French dish they call "Le Filet o'Fish, avec sa sauce Tartare". Yes, I am in McDonald's, where I'm enduring wilding children and mediocre food (but better than in the US McDonald's) as the price of my free internet access. It's been a rough couple of days, running around trying to get everything set up in my apartment, buying appliances and trying to get my internet and phone service organized. They love their paperwork, these Frenchies!

I've not been over-eating - my appetite always sags for a while when I cross time zones. But what I've been eating hasn't been particularly tasty. Plus I spilled tartare sauce on my beautiful scarf!

Oh, gosh, I hope tomorrow's better...

And Lynn! Amanda! Behave! Don't make me come up there!

Hi Everyone, I know what you mean about throwing out leftovers. I threw all of my leftover holiday food, except for the turkey breast. I knew that I did not want to be tempted and my husband did not want it, so out it went with the weekly trash. I think for the first time I was happy about throwing it all out instead of feeling guilty for the starving people in Africa. :cursing: Go team for throwing out the left over food. :scared2:

Sounds like we have had some positive results these last few days. I ate a few cookies (my biggest weakness) and several slivers of pie (once a day) last week. Today was my weigh day. I almost didn't get on the scale but thought, I have to face the music. Well wasn't I surprised when I lost 2 pounds this last week. I have been hitting the gym 5 to 6 days a week and it's paying off. I am so happy.

I hit ONDERLAND today!!! :cursing:

I also got that much needed unfill. The doctor took out a 1/2cc. Boy, do I feel better already. I have lost 11 pounds in the last 3 weeks because I was so tight. Before the fill I was on a 7 week plateau. I am glad the scales are moving, but I do not want to be that tight again.

The nutritionist said that when I lose 15 more pounds I will no longer be obese. That sounds wonderful.

congratulations...isn't that a great feeling!!! hard work...

sharon:)