Hey August Bandsters!

I'm getting banded on August 26th by Dr. Steven Boyce at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville, TN.

This whole process has gone in fits and spurts with long lags for simple things like getting my medical records sent to the surgeon. I've also had battle with my insurance company :crying: and ultimately prevailed:thumbup:.

I finally got everything approved on Monday and was able to schedule my banding for the 26th (thanks to a cancellation). I'm starting my pre-op diet on my own, since I won't go to the diet class until a week from today.

This is and exciting time!!

Bryan

Hello all...

Just checking in....I went to my doctor today and he took my bandages off...woo hoo...Under one of the puncture wounds I have a pretty big black and blue that is a bit hard...I was concerned about it but he said it would be fine and not to worry...While still worried...I will continue to listen to his advice and not worry...haha

I weighed in today and I OFFICIALLY LOST 19 lbs!!!!

While I am in shock...I am thrilled with my week weight loss...I think I am off to a good start. I do think many of those lbs are due to my episodes on Saturday nite...(which is how I got the black and blue as I jumped out of bed so as to not make a mess if you know what I mean....gosh isnt it funny how we talk so openly about stuff we wouldnt even tell our best buddies????...lol)

I am on mushies and tonight I had 4 oz of creamy potato Soup...and may I add that after 2 and a half ozs I was full....I was sooo thrilled I felt like I wasnt a prisoner to food any longer...

So that is my update....Hope all else are doing well....