Hi!! Is anyone getting banded in August? I'm getting banded August 1st. Maybe we can share our stories & successes and be there for each other if needed. Thanks!! Good luck to all!!

I've been scheduled for August 6th!

I think were all scared! I LOVE food too!! But, you know what I think? Having a better quality of life, wearing shorts and looking good in them, sitting down and not having a roll stick out, being able to keep up with my kids, feet not hurting, having a regular towel fit all the way around, shopping at any store for clothes, looking better for my husband, feeling more youthful, rolling skating!!, getting a whistle again once in a while.....I think you get my point!LOL Out weighs my favorite meal! Food is just food it's supposed to be like gas for our cars and I'm trying my best retrain my thoughts!!!

Edited July 15, 200818 yr by cutiew/booty

jillbeme! We ALL love food, baby! That's how we got in this predicament! LOL! I'm scared too, but honestly, I'm more excited and I can't wait to find out today what my surgery date is. I'm an August All-Star in heart, but if I can get surgery in 2 weeks, I'm going, baby!

If your doc says you don't need a liquid diet preop, be glad. My BMI is 50.1, so I think that's why. Your BMI must be lower.

Food is good, and maybe after you have the band and you recuperate, you can still enjoy many of your old foods that you enjoy now, just not in gallon sizes. LOL! I think the band will remind you to stop. And it's important, I hear, (cuz I'm not an expert) to adhere to the food stages your surgeon gives you (ie, liquid, mushies, etc) so you don't stretch your stomach out prematurely. YOU CAN DO IT!

I'm scheduled for August 13 as well - in Chicago! Good luck to you!

Couldn't agree with you guys more - lovin' food and having it as a crutch is what brought me to this point too. To help with the pyschological side of why we overeat and eat the wrong things, try checking out "Shrink Yourself" www.shrinkyourself.com" It's not a diet at all, it just gets into the mental reasons WHY we do it to ourselves. It's really helping me with the whole mental side of this before I HAVE to stop. I'm scared too - I love having an ice cold beer on a hot summer day. The thought of giving that up is sad, but then thought of sippin' a Crystal Lite in a bikini top and sexy blue jeans kicks in and sure takes the sorrow away!! WE'RE GONNA BE FINE! More-over... WE ARE GONNA BE GREAT!!!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE ALL-STARS!!!

Stace :thumbup:

Ok, people! I just got my surgery date! August 14th! Whoohoo! I have so much to do before then. Upper GI, cardiology consult, and lab work. Yuk! But I'm so looking forward to being able to wear all my cute heels again. Yeah!:embaressed_smile:

I'm getting mine August 8, I also was told to lose weight for my liver!! We can do this!!

Vegasgirl I am so happy for you on getting your date. Keep up the great losing work. I will find out on thursday what my date is can not wait aiming for that same time frame.:embaressed_smile:

Great new Vegasgirl! You're on your way now, the 14th with be here before you know it!

Jillbeme, I don't think one person in this place will deny that they love food. I too love food. I sat up last night dreaming of all the foods I will miss. How sad is that? Lol! But the fact is, as much as love food, I want to control it and stop having it control me.

And yeah I'm scared too. But excited about changing my life (plus all the things cutiew said too! Lol!)

I will be banded on August 18!!! I'm excited too!!!!!

Thanks for the tip about the stars Vegasgirl! I got it in the banner now but I think it may be a tiny bit too big now! Lol! I'm going out now but will fiddle with it some more when I get back.

ETA never mind fixed it now!

Edited July 16, 200818 yr by lellow

lellow, it looks great! Good Job!

Skylersmom, thanks, it's so exciting. We adjusted my goal weight to be more realistic, so I have 10 less lbs to lose. Haha! Never been under 200 that I can remember, so it will be a learning experience.

Yeah...Vegas your a true August All-Star!!! I too adjusted my goal about ten lbs....when I get to my current goal I'll revisit it.

Welcome Eazes (I'm August 6th too!), Auntie Suzie, Suzanner & Sassymama to the August All-Stars group!

sassymama great news on your date!!!