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

k_pod, love the optimism, welcome back!

Also, I thought that I was the only one struggling with the same 3 pounds. Up and down, up and down, sheesh!!! Goin for a fill on Thursday, let's hope there is a change.

Please! I've been struggling with (roughly) the same 13 pounds! I think I'm now at a weight I was back in July, 10 more for my hundred. I lost the first 90 in about 5 months, and have basically footled around for the last 5.

Yikes! Put like that, the problem seems kind of stark...

Hi all

I will be incommunicado for a while. I just got a call from my Dad in Ca. Mom was taken to hospital and is asking for all her kids to fly in. Doesn't sound good. Im flying out in 3 hours. Stress + flying = restriction.

Im just not ready to say goodbye.:w00t:

Sorry about your Mom...I don't think we're ever ready to say goodbye...:thumbup:

Fenton - It seems to be a problem with several of us - losing a big chunk of weight then stalling out. I have struggled with the same few pounds for months. I am on a losing streak right now. How long will it last? No one knows.

The holidays always seem to be a challenge for anyone. and we are, of course, no exception. Just think of it this way. Last year at this time that 5 # or so may have been 10-15#.. So it is a positive thing that it is only 5# or so. We all have the attitude that it can be corrected and we will continue on our journey..

Keep up the good work everyone.. only 3 more days until weigh-in Friday

Burning belly is back....went away for a long weekend and forgot my meds at home. 4 days of no meds and my somach is like an inferno for a couple of hours after I eat anything. I go for my esophogram on Friday and then an appt with my surgeon later the same day. I think I'm going to request an endoscopy no matter what the x-ray shows.

I need to know this is not forever. I need to know that I can live with a restricted band without having pain.

Christine

Damn, Christine! No fair.

I think it's significant that your tummy was getting better under the medical regimen; I'm sure you'll start to improve back on the meds. I'd probably have some Pepto or Mylanta to begin.

Amanda?

We're all thinking of you.

Yes Amanda, praying for you and your family

OK, Shamrocks!!!

COUNTDOWN TO JUDGEMENT DAY!!!!

I hope everyone's doing their oops I hope everyone's doing their Last Day Power Workout regimens and whatnot. Because tomorrow brings the numbers... and a possible date with: the CLAW!

Which (and now I'm speaking from personal experience) is not as fun as it might sound...

I've been pretty good this week, been on the treadmill 3 times and been logging my food intake since Monday, so hoping I'll be down some tomorrow. We shall see!!!

I'm not even scared of the "claw" this week

I have not exercised (bad, bad girl) and have not logged my food, but I think I have escaped the CLAW again. We shall see in the morning.

Good Luck to all!!!

Fenton - I hope you had a great attitude this week.

I was pretty awful at the beginning of the week, but reined myself in for the last few days, so I'm hoping...

Mostly, though, I want you to know, Sugar, that the Claw is always waiting for you... He knows when you've been good or bad, you see...

And so will we, come tomorrow!

Hi all.

Im just stopping in. thanks for the thoughts and well wishes.

It has not been a good trip. One hour my mom askes me to help her die. the next she is talking about what she wants for dinner next week. we are trying to keep her home but it is taking a toll on my dad who has his own health problems. none of us kids live anywhere near them.

I have not been paying to much attention to what Im eating. Unfortunatly it is my families eating habits that have alot to do with my weight gain. food is love.

I did get to a gym today. I got a day pass. did cardio, took a class and swam laps. I really needed to work my body and detach my mind. it was good. maybe i will sleep tonight.

Again thanks for asking about me.

christine I am so sorry you are again having that stomach pain. I hope the tests friday give you some answers.

fenton a little bright spot, I gave my dad your book to read a while ago. he made a point of telling me to "tell your friend that was one good book" So there you go.