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

SpecialK that is so encouraging to hear how your family is pulling for you. I know they will love putting their arms all the way around you. I hope your stress level eases a bit so you can relax. Good for you sticking to your workouts. That is the part of this equation we can't overlook.

I joined the gym again today .

it was almost closing time but I got in 30mins. on treadmill . I weighted myself when I was there and found out that I gained 3lbs.

I joined the gym again today .

Great for you!!!

I weighted myself when I was there and found out that I gained 3lbs.

Don't go by a scale that you don't use on a regular basis. Gym scales are notorious for being out of balance.

Hi Shamrocks,

Just wanted to let you know that I'm still trucking! I had to move out into the country for work, I don't have the internet so I don't get to check anything at all very often! I miss hearing the stories, the triumphs, the tears and the challenges of our group. We are almost hitting our one year anniversary, mine is only 2 weeks away. I hope everyone is still on track and staying strong. Miss you all!

Much love and best wishes,

Annie xoxox

buying new clothes in smaller sizes is always a lift to ones demeanor. Bet it was fun sending the pics of the new you ff to your sisters.

Welcome back Annie! We miss hearing from you too. Hope you're getting the most from your band. I was thinking about you with all the wild fires. Pray you and your loved ones came through that OK.

Good Monday Morning everyone.....generally not a fan of Mondays...but decided to make this one okay!

Another chance to get it right.....

Good Monday Morning everyone.....generally not a fan of Mondays...but decided to make this one okay!

Another chance to get it right.....

Right there with you about Monday's Work today is totally chaotic and no peace in sight..Glad I plan on going to the gym tonight to work out some of this frustration.

I don't know if I'm getting a cold or it's just Monday.

Totally wiped out. A crazy, hectic Monday. I was so wiped out I didn't go to the gym.. came home and dropped on the couch. just now thinking about diner. Need a nap to. will be up late taking care of my grandson until my daughter gets home from work. UGH. :tt1: now that is another thing in istelf!!!!!

All I can say is I stayed on track with eating today!!

Good Monday Morning everyone.....generally not a fan of Mondays...but decided to make this one okay!

Another chance to get it right.....

Ewww, I am so with you guys today. I really tried, but my Monday was Purgatory. My other-work-half is on vaca in Florida this week (yes, I hate her life right now), so I was slammed from the moment I walked into work until the moment I left. Let me rephrase, 'the moment I left' means the moment that I walked into my front door and plugged in my laptop, only to continue to work until well after 7pm. I was actually in my gym clothes (I am lucky to have a fully equipped gym at work) when I received an asap order for 12 people, to start tonight. Oh well, there goes fate making sure that I don't get to the gym yet again. I am trying to take solace in the fact that my eating was very much in line today, and I moved around every chance I got. Tomorrow is another day (thanks Scarlett!), so I will change into my gym clothes yet again tomorrow and pray for at least 30 peaceful minutes. Good luck this week ya'll!

I myself am no fan of Mondays as well. I have the weekend off, then work 25 hours to start the week.. Ugh, does it drag!

I woke up this morning to 27" of snow. So much for the 8-12 forcasted. We just got 18" Thursday.. I was out at 6am in my flannel pjs trying to find my Jeep. What a cruel joke this winter has been!

Hopefully this week moves along quickly, Daytona bound in 3 days!!

Between frozen pipes, a chimney fire, 500 feet of snow, and a propane leak over that last 2 weeks, I've never needed a vacation so bad.

Here's to my first time out of New England!! WOOT!!

(:Hope you all have a great week:)

I myself am no fan of Mondays as well. I have the weekend off, then work 25 hours to start the week.. Ugh, does it drag!

I woke up this morning to 27" of snow. So much for the 8-12 forcasted. We just got 18" Thursday.. I was out at 6am in my flannel pjs trying to find my Jeep. What a cruel joke this winter has been!

Hopefully this week moves along quickly, Daytona bound in 3 days!!

Between frozen pipes, a chimney fire, 500 feet of snow, and a propane leak over that last 2 weeks, I've never needed a vacation so bad.

Here's to my first time out of New England!! WOOT!!

(:Hope you all have a great week:)

Lots of snow!!!!!! I remember times similar in Rochester,NY. Your area is getting slammed, sorry about all your other issus, none of them fun to deal with.

Vacations, here it comes!!!!

Ewww K-Pod, you definitely deserve that vaca! I have never left the US, so I undertand your enthusiasm about traveling abroad. I hope you have a blast!

Everyone has been pretty quiet this week, hope all is well.

I just wanted to let you guys know that I have collar bones. Who knew?

Collar bones are HOT.......isn't it cool to find out we actually do have them.

I found a hint of a hip bone the other day.....weird.