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

Was getting discouraged again and then WHAM!!! Three, I said three, NSV's right in a row. :thumbup:

#1 a former student didn't recognize me while pumping gas on Monday.

#2 My 4 year old was playing in my hair and said: "Mommy, your back hump is missing" :tongue:

#3 I had to take off all of my rings, or secure them with smaller, ones because I lost my wedding set in the laundry on Sunday. I was also able to put on my highschool graduation ring. So funny - I was more excited that it slipped off than I was worried that I'd lost it. (I was pretty sure where it was... If I hadn't found it as soon as I noticed it missing this might have been a whole different story)

I also went to the October lapband thread and checked out their weight loss since I didn't have any restriction until October 6th. It looks like I'm a little ahead of most of them. So here I am feeling good about myself, and wondering where I will let this take me... hhhmmmm....

I know - I'm on my way to collar bones!!:tt2:

Nice NSV lafsalot! NSV's pretty much rule my world right now. Someone called me 'Slim' twice in the last 3 days, lol. 'Slim', really? I will take it!

And collar bones are WAY HAWT,lol. Yay for bones, who knew that we had em???

And how cute is it that the new Marchers have a name?? Sheesh, I remember when.......

ooohhh... that reminds me... a couple of weeks ago, one of my students referred to me as "the incredible shrinking teacher." Thanks for reminding me Lisa.

NSV's ROCK

ooohhh... that reminds me... a couple of weeks ago, one of my students referred to me as "the incredible shrinking teacher." Thanks for reminding me Lisa.

NSV's ROCK

HA....that's adorable!! I love it!

It's been quiet in here... Nice to see Annie Dub!

Glad to hear that everyone is doing well, and feeling their bones. I've been off in a bit of a fugue state - I did OK at first in Colorado, then kind of went off the wagon, and have been off for about 10 days. But I've been exercising, and pretty hard too, a good 500 cals a day worth on the treadmill, plus fairly punishing workouts with my trainer twice a week.

I'll weigh in Monday - it'll be interesting to see how I did.

To A Beautiful Woman

Now I lay me Down to sleep I pray the Lord My shape to keep.

Please no wrinkles Please no bags And please lift my butt Before it sags.

Please no age spots Please no gray And as for my belly, Please take it away.

Please keep me healthy Please keep me young, ! And thank you Dear Lord For all that you've done.

Did you know that it's Beautiful Women Month? Well, it is and that means you !

Below is a wonderful poem Audrey Hepburn wrote when asked to share her 'beauty tips.'

It was read at her funeral years later.

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.

If you share this with another woman, you will boost another woman's self esteem,

and she will know that you care about her.

Edited March 1, 200917 yr by SpecialK

I'm looking for a poem or some sort of short saying about weight loss to add to a picture that I am doing for myself, any ideas?

Audrey Hepburn was so classy and stylish - her words are so meaningful. thankd for sharing them "K"

did someone mention potatoe chips? right after I read that post went right to the pantry an d got chips. I'ts amazing how the mere thought of food makes me hungary still.

Have about 8 inches now in NJ. They are predicting 10 -12, I can't imagine 27" of snow. thank god for vacations

did someone mention potatoe chips? right after I read that post went right to the pantry an d got chips. I'ts amazing how the mere thought of food makes me hungary still.

Have about 8 inches now in NJ. They are predicting 10 -12, I can't imagine 27" of snow. thank god for vacations

only about 4-5 inches of snow here in Delaware. But sure is cold.. Now the drive to work.

Can't wait for round 2.

Happy Bandaversary month to ALL!!

Hi guys. Sorry I've been MIA for a few weeks.

I had my endoscopy. The only thing the Doctor found was that my pouch is small. He has me doubling my medication for a month and then if there is no change, I should have my band loosened more.

This really made me very upset. I am now thinking about seeing a behaviour modification therapist, I am just bummed.

Anyway, have not lost any more, but have not gained. I'll go back to the GI doc the end of March. I was thinking about doing a liquid fast (like the 2 weeks pre-op) for a few weeks to jump start the wieght loss and really get me motivated. I really wanted to be in onederland by my bandiversary.

Glad to hear everyone doing so well.

Christine

Howdy Shamrocks!

Long time, no post. I tried to post Friday, but I guess the site was packed because all it did was "clock".

Well, I'm back on track and very close to what my weight says it is on my tickler. Bad behavior kept me away from the board.

I was away for so long I had a message at the top of the screen telling me I hadn't posted for a while! Too funny.

I will post in the Friday board this week. I hope I get back to my tickler weight!

Well, I got some exercise in today. Nothing like shoveling snow! Actually, it wasn't too bad because the stuff is fluffy. Of course, the wind is blowing it all over my driveway again!

Congrats on all the goals and/or milestones. I read through all the posts on Friday.

Oh, and someone was down because they had lost only close to 50 pounds? Join the club!!!!!!!!!!!! I think there are several of us out there!

OK, I'll be back later this week, if not sooner.

That was me. I'm only down 56 pounds. I'm doing better now though. I'm sure you've said, but I was gone for a while... Why weren't/aren't you losing?

Love the poem "K" - the only thing is... I love my wrinkles... it means that I'm not so fat :thumbup:

Here are two jpg files of sayings I found on the internet I like. I used Google and looked for Poster web sites and also weight loss slogans and found Cafe Press and All Posters as two sources of ideas and then adapted my own.

Congratulations on becoming Half the Woman you once were. You are Beautiful!

Crazy Shrinking Shamrock here confessing....

McDonald's was advertising Shamrock shakes and I gave in to the temptation and ordered a Small one and to be honest, it was NOT WORTH THE CALORIES. Basically a vanilla shake with green food coloring and mint flavoring and when I looked up the Nutrition info on McDonald's site even the Small Size was 500+ calories. So beware, find other ways to Celebrate being green this month!