Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

I have lost 50 lbs since early October 2008. My bandiversary is October 20, 2009. I was aiming for 60 lbs but I just might hit 65.....:frown:

That is AWESOME!!! I still can't get over how far we've all come!

wow wtg ruby mine is oct 20 to,ive lost 65 and im hoping to be 80 by then,2 things in oct for me my birthday and my band date

Wow!! You are all doing amazingly well ~ How encouraging to be part of this group!!

Keep up the great work!:wub:

Hello All,

I am planning to go for a fill this Tuesday... last one didn't do any good. I couldn't hold what he tried to input, so it wasn't really a fill and by the next week - I was eating whatever I wanted again. Anyway, I'd like to get back on the right path.

So, send me your breakfast ideas (easy ones - to eat at my desk).

Thanks!

Edited August 30, 200916 yr by NFaith

My stand-by breatkfast is a morningstar sausage patty and some Southwest Eggbeaters. Now I only have enough eggbeaters to cover the bottom of a bowl. I microwave the eggbeaters for about 1 minute and the sausage patty takes about 30 secods.

I just got approved last Thursday. Yay!! Start 15 carbs per meal Sept. 5th, meet doc. Sept 30th and I requested Oct. 5th, my birthday! What could be a better gift to myself and my family? Crossed fingers for the 5th. I am too happy and can't wait to loose this weight!

I was banded October 23, 2008 -- am down 58.6 pounds as of this morning! Only 16.4 pounds to go until I hit my goal! I'm hoping to be at least half way from here to there by my bandiversary! :frown:

Catherine

I was banded October 23, 2008 -- am down 58.6 pounds as of this morning! Only 16.4 pounds to go until I hit my goal! I'm hoping to be at least half way from here to there by my bandiversary! :frown:

Catherine

That is Awesome! Wow! I am so jealous! 16 lbs to goal!

That is Awesome! Wow! I am so jealous! 16 lbs to goal!

Well Catherine & Julie.Ann....

I can say I am jealous of both of you!!

Keep up the GREAT Work... All Of You!!!

I am wondering if any of you would like to start a challenge.

We are only one month away from October! OMG I can't even believe that! I was banded at the end of the month, but it is still coming up soon. Anyone interested in a Halloween Challenge? We could weigh in every Saturday Morning and I'll keep track and post it here.

Who is in? I really need to get on track and get the sweets out of my system.

If you are interested Weigh yourself. Let me know that you want your name added to the Challenge List. This will be an eight week challenge and so my goal will be 16 lbs.

Just to let the new "Smashing Pumkins" know. There should be a thread for October 2009 if you search for it but you are welcome to join us if you would like.

Halloween Challenge:

Julie.Ann (16lbs)

Edited September 5, 200916 yr by julie.ann

NFaith--I like to have yogurt every day but it goes "through" too easy...I've started adding some grapenuts cereal. Yum.

hey cool so i post it here what do u post before weight and now and how much u wan t to lose in 8 weeks?

Hi, My date is set for Oct. 12. I have been trying to loose at least 10 pounds before surgery. I am having a hard time and have put on 2 pounds. Good Luck with your surgery. Tina

hey cool so i post it here what do u post before weight and now and how much u wan t to lose in 8 weeks?

Just tell me your goal. You don't have to post your weight, but you are welcome to. I keep it at home on a spread sheet so I don't forget what I weigh week to week.

Each Saturday or so post your weight lost for the week. I'm trying for 2 pounds a week. Keep your fingers crossed.

Hi, My date is set for Oct. 12. I have been trying to loose at least 10 pounds before surgery. I am having a hard time and have put on 2 pounds. Good Luck with your surgery. Tina

When does your pre-op diet start? Are you on a special diet? I started about 2 weeks before my surgery date and cut out all bread, pasta, rice and potatoes. High protein diet. Anytime you start to look for food ask yourself if you are really hungry. You can do it!

If you are looking for others scheduled for surgery in October Here is the forum address: October 09 Bandsters - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

October 5th is my surgery date.

Today, the pre-op diet begins.