phowell

I like the January Jewels also....New Year's Resolosers is good too, but kind of a tongue twister. Chrisann I agree with you about the jolly thing. Makes me think of Christmas and jell-o! I am good with anything--keep us posted on the winner!

I know how you feel....and I am sorry that you feel that way. It sucks. I am in the same boat. Only weeks before surgery and I am having a terrible time staying on a diet pre op to lose weight. I just keep trying to tell myself that soon I will have a tool to help and I look things up on here about 3 times a day! Good luck. Just know you aren't alone!

Sorry...forgot to add that now I don't take the Topomax anymore--only the mobic!

I get terrible migraines with stroke like symptoms (numbness, facial drooping, inability to talk) and I was on Topomax even though I only got them 1-2 times a year. I was also told to STOP taking tylenol and ibuprofen/motrin. My neurologist prescribed Mobic which does the same thing (actually much better!) and it should keep you from a week long migraine. I love it and now at the first hint of even a small headache I take it and I am great! It is really small, too so it should work fine with the band!

I know what you mean about the dates coming up fast! I saw my surgeon today and it is official that I go in on the 2nd of Jan! 20 days and counting! HERE WE GO!!!

Well! It is official. I had my surgeon appointment today and I am getting banded the 2nd! I am so excited I can hardly stand it! And the countdown begins.....lol

Oreokitty...I am also doing this for myself as well as my children. My oldest daughter has been picking up my bad eating habits and I don't want her to live the life I have. I am working so hard at changing her and trying to stay positive! She is 10 and is definitely seeing the negative effects of a (small) weight problem! Girls can be so mean!

Have you gone in for any fills? Maybe you should check with your doctor and tell them what is going on. You might have a leak in your band if you don't have any restriction....just some ideas....good luck!

YEAH!!!! Surgery before the end of the month! AWESOME! Keep us posted on how you are doing!

How exciting!! I go to see my surgeon on Wednesday to make sure my Jan 2nd surgery is a go! I am so excited. I can't believe how fast time is going!

I am the only one one Jan 2nd--I feel lonely! lol I am excited though--good luck everyone! Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right! Jan 2-phowell Jan 3-WOWOX7, Woodsy Jan 4- KUgirl Jan 5 Jan 6 Jan 7- CallmeJim, comepickmeup Jan 8 Jan 9 – Redtulips3, FLMan Jan 10- luvsrocks, Hilary Jan 11 Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 14- CoreynVA, acalpn Jan 15 Jan 16 Jan 17- SJK Jan 18- RuthE? Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21- Chrisann Jan 22 Jan 23- min Jan 24 Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan 30 - Stephanie PortugsePrinces Jan 31

I thought it was funny that as I was reading this, one of the links at the bottom of the page (in front of this one) is "Protein suggestions for the holidays!!!" LOL

Min, I am getting banded Jan 2nd, too!! I am so excited. I have to get these last few pounds off, though. I thought about putting myself on a liquid diet--it isn't a requirement here. I am excited for all of us!!

I am glad to see a whole bunch of people that are being banded in January!!! WOO HOO--what a new year's resolution! I am excited and a little nervous, too! My surgery is scheduled for January 2nd and I start all my pre op appointments next week. I can hardly believe it is coming up so fast!! I am fortunate enough to have insurance, so that is ok, but I decided that if they wouldn't cover it, I was self pay all the way! My rationale: The fast food I wouldn't be able to eat would pay my surgery off! Yeah!! Here we go!!

As far as a lot of people wanting their bands out, I was a little concerned when I read those threads, but from what I can remember the dates are from a while ago. There aren't a bunch of new ones on there. I don't know for sure because I haven't looked in so long...maybe take a look to make sure. I also think that it is important to figure out why you eat and to make some real behavior changes. Check your mood temperature, eat slowly, chew, set your fork down....all of those. I think it is more likely to cause problems if you don't practice these tricks and it is easy to blame the band when it isn't really the band at all....just speaking from what I have heard. I am still waiting to be banded so we will see...

Welcome! This site has helped me so much so that I can re-focus what I need in my life. I am having a hard time losing my pre op weight. I am a huge emotional eater and could have had surgery today, but my work said I couldn't. So, then I got upset! It really stinks but I am rescheduled for Jan 2nd and it can't get here soon enough. I am really trying to up the water and exercise. Hope it kicks in soon. I have also been writing down everything I eat.

Good job with the weight loss!! I am getting so excited!

I have also been thinking about that. I have to take classes before I can have mine done and have to lose some weight before they will do the surgery. What scares me is that it is so hard to not eat everything because of the "last meal" syndrome. I am hoping I can get the weight off before my banding on Jan 2nd!! I am with you! Brain hunger is way different (and more challenging) than stomach hunger!

I am excited for you--I will get my band January 2nd--what a New Year's Resolution!! Good luck!

I am excited to be joining ONEDERLAND!! It has been far too long! I am getting banded on Jan 2nd, but I need to be very good and lose the last little bit before I can. Motivation!! Good luck everyone!

Glad to hear you are doing well! I just got my surger date--Jan 2nd! I am excited and nervous--hearing your story helps. I think you will do very well. Keep getting better and keep us updated!

I have read everything you all have written and am hoping that I can join you all in Onederland. I am still to be banded (hopefully in the next month) but have been losing weight and am down to about 229 from my heaviest of over 260. I love the attitude in here and how encouraging everyone is. It is awesome to see the journey you have all been on! I just know I will be able to do it with your support!!! Good Job everyone!!

I am a big clearance shopper and have found a lot of good deals at places like Braun's or CJ Banks....t-shirts for 2 dollars pants for 3....you have to go to the back of the store and sometimes you have to dig through sizes because one size can be more or less than another!! I bought 5 outfits for 23 dollars--pants, skirts, jackets and shirts!!! They were VERY nice clothes for church or work! Hope this helps!

I wish that things would move so fast around here. We have to complete a six week behavior change class and half of a 12 week nutrition and exercise program before we can be scheduled, plus we have a gallbladder ultrasound and a stomach scope we have to do! It just takes so long from the time you decide to do it until you can have it done! Good for you!!

I haven't been banded yet, but I don't have to do liquids before surgery either! Then after the surgery we have to do one day of clear liquids and then full liquids for a week and then mushy food as we feel we can!