Sorry if this thread has already been started but I looked around a bit and couldn’t find one. I think that those of us who are scheduled for September need a place to support each other, help pass the time, and not spam up the boards with a thousand approved threads:tongue2:!!! I am so excited to being this journey. So, how about it? Any lost September banders out there? :ohmy::)

I'm glad to hear that your surgery went well. My surgery went great also. The worst part was being in the recovery room for 7.5 hours waiting for a room. I feel pretty good right now. A little tender in the belly area, but not bad. I did get 5 incisions, how may did you get?

Take Care of Yourself!

I have 5 myself. why do they need so many I wonder. today I feel like a little indegested. Not nauseated but like something is caught in my throat and I can't get it to burp our. this is normal or average correct??

I was banded on 09/11/09 there was more pain than I had expected and so IV issues but i am starting to feel better. Though my my doctor says my blood count is down so I have to start on iron and only able to back to work next week on half days. Also, today i started on pureed soft foods, I have had egg, scrambled, 1 tablespoon sweet potatoe, and cottage chesse for snack and so far so good. My doctor tells me once on solid foods this is what fills up the pouch and keeps you full, where the liquids go straight through you so you are always hungry. Though the week after surgery I was not hungry much at all and had to force myself to have my protein drinks. This is my first post wishing everyone well and lots of luck.

I miss Gulf Shores and Orange Beach as well, from Mobile, Alabama, lived there for 19 years.

My husband and I love to take cruises, I hear that Mobile is getting a bigger ship there. Mobile is really growing. Gulfport took a beating from Hurricane Katrina, most everything that was on Hwy 90 (Beach rd) is gone, its so sad.

Hi everyone!!

Very hectic past couple of weeks! My surgery is in 5 days!! YAY!!

I went yesterday for pre-op registration. I was there for almost 3 hours...ugh!

Been doing ok on my high protein diet....moving on to liquids tomorrow for 4 days.

I love reading about how everyone did with surgery and how everyone is doing!

Do we have a name yet for september bandsters?

Here is the updated list for anyone that is looking!!

September Band List

Soco 9/01/09

Amandakrangel 9/1/09

Coloradomom (Gen) 9/1/09

ms_Hart37 9/1/09

mosean6278 09/01/09

katklaws 09/01/09

SmilinShel (Michelle) 09/01/09

Comet321 (Chris) 9/1/09

ivy76 9/02/09

$occer mom 9/3/09

Jmtmb (JoLynne ) 9/4/09

JLDChester(Jamie)9/4/09

Cortney75 (Cortney) 9/4/09

tzn (Karena) 9/8/09

mrsyellis (yohontas)9/08/09

Jules 09/09/09

Soldiersgem(ginna) 9/9/09

pr8453(Pam) 9/9/09

bradybrat 09/09/09

Ready4a2ndchance 9/09/09

travel (Anita) 09/09/09

kittkat2009 09/10/09

Hmarko (helen) 9/11/09

stardustic 9/11/09

BrentinLA 9/14/09

Queen Bee 9/14/09

amwash23 9/14/09

romain123 9/14/09

Nawlinzlady (Dee) 9/15/09

Anni80 (annie) 9/15/09

Lula 9/15/09

smallerj (jes) 9/16/09

Boo Cakes 9/16/09

Hardygostlin (Jody) 9/17/09

Loveslady(Tawonda) 9/17/09

Gatorgirl1024 (Shelley) 9/17/09

MishiB (Michelle) 9/17/09

Bendy H (Brenda) 9/18/09

Sharie3 9/21/09

Italia2020 (Mia) 09/21/09

Ariane (Ariane) 09/21/09

Jenna1979 (Jennifer) 09/22/09

Pookiemp 9/23/2009

leigna 09/24/09

Chickychoo (Jill) 09/28/09

Kinzie 09/28/09

QMOM 9/28/09

Soexcited 9/30/09

ShrinkingV (Vickie) 9/30/09

I just had the most amazing dinner. i am starting week three and had a piece of salmon and peas. I never thought the day would come that i did not HAVE to eat soup. I decided to skip the potato's because carbs are not our friends anyway. better healthier choices is what its about. Now all i need to do is start walking.

My husband and I love to take cruises, I hear that Mobile is getting a bigger ship there. Mobile is really growing. Gulfport took a beating from Hurricane Katrina, most everything that was on Hwy 90 (Beach rd) is gone, its so sad.

It is, haven't been there in almost 4 years. I know it is sad, we drove through Biloxi last time I was in Mobile and it looked like it was hit by an atomic bomb. It broke my heart.

I just had the most amazing dinner. i am starting week three and had a piece of salmon and peas. I never thought the day would come that i did not HAVE to eat soup. I decided to skip the potato's because carbs are not our friends anyway. better healthier choices is what its about. Now all i need to do is start walking.

That sounds delish.... I had a pot pie without the crust.

hello suzieq and celestial. Im also getting banded the 24th. Its starting to really become a reality. how's the preop diet going for you guys?

Hi All,

Banded 9-2 and getting very down. I have only lost 5 lbs. I am keeping to high protein. My band is empty so maybe that is not helping. I am loosing the same amount that I would loose before I was banded. I am keeping mostly to protein shakes , some eggs, tuna and chicken. Getting disheartened. I am happy for all of the sept banders. Keep up the good work.

Hi All,

Banded 9-2 and getting very down. I have only lost 5 lbs. I am keeping to high protein. My band is empty so maybe that is not helping. I am loosing the same amount that I would loose before I was banded. I am keeping mostly to protein shakes , some eggs, tuna and chicken. Getting disheartened. I am happy for all of the sept banders. Keep up the good work.

You lost 31 lbs, whether you did it preop or post op, I think that is absolutely amazing! you are going through bandster hell..If it were me, I would try to hold onto those 31 lbs lost and just to sustain that loss until you get your first fill. Then I think you will lose like you want:thumbup:

Thank you for your encouragement. I guess I just needed to be vent. What is really funny.....I am craving carbonation, not necessary soda but the feeling of carbonation. Weird!

Here is the updated list for anyone that is looking!!

September Band List

Soco 9/01/09

Amandakrangel 9/1/09

Coloradomom (Gen) 9/1/09

ms_Hart37 9/1/09

mosean6278 09/01/09

katklaws 09/01/09

SmilinShel (Michelle) 09/01/09

Comet321 (Chris) 9/1/09

ivy76 9/02/09

$occer mom 9/3/09

Jmtmb (JoLynne ) 9/4/09

JLDChester(Jamie)9/4/09

Cortney75 (Cortney) 9/4/09

tzn (Karena) 9/8/09

mrsyellis (yohontas)9/08/09

Jules 09/09/09

Soldiersgem(ginna) 9/9/09

pr8453(Pam) 9/9/09

bradybrat 09/09/09

Ready4a2ndchance 9/09/09

travel (Anita) 09/09/09

kittkat2009 09/10/09

Hmarko (helen) 9/11/09

stardustic 9/11/09

BrentinLA 9/14/09

Queen Bee 9/14/09

amwash23 9/14/09

romain123 9/14/09

Nawlinzlady (Dee) 9/15/09

Anni80 (annie) 9/15/09

Lula 9/15/09

smallerj (jes) 9/16/09

Boo Cakes 9/16/09

Hardygostlin (Jody) 9/17/09

Loveslady(Tawonda) 9/17/09

Gatorgirl1024 (Shelley) 9/17/09

MishiB (Michelle) 9/17/09

Bendy H (Brenda) 9/18/09

Sharie3 9/21/09

Italia2020 (Mia) 09/21/09

Ariane (Ariane) 09/21/09

Jenna1979 (Jennifer) 09/22/09

Pookiemp 9/23/2009

leigna 09/24/09

Chickychoo (Jill) 09/28/09

Kinzie 09/28/09

QMOM 9/28/09

Soexcited 9/30/09

ShrinkingV (Vickie) 9/30/09

Celestial 9/24/09

Jenno 9/02/09

Edited September 19, 200916 yr by Celestial
additional name added

Please add me.

Jenno 9-2-09

Thank you for your encouragement. I guess I just needed to be vent. What is really funny.....I am craving carbonation, not necessary soda but the feeling of carbonation. Weird!

That's what we are all here for , to give encourage, celebrate our weightloss accomplishments and to give ideas and suggestions. Feel free to vent to us anytime you need to