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vko, My Mom and I are both being banded on the 16th also. I did much research and asked many questions before deciding to do this proceedure. As I was told the band is only a tool and we still have to make the right food choices and we must exercise to have the band be effective. I to haven't had surgery and am a little nervous, I just keep concentrating on the benifits I will receive if I adhere to my surgeons' and nutritionist guidlines. Being on the pre-op diet has helped make me aware of my motivations to raid the kitchen every couple of hours, I've found it has definatly taken mental energy to drink just shakes! But so far so good! We only have a week to go now, we can definatly do this! Best of luck to you on your surgury and keep us posted of your progress. LBT has many answers and lots of support, we are NOT in this alone! Best wishes, Pike

Gillian, I am on day 7 of the shakes, surgery is on the 16th. The first 3 days was the hardest, it gets easier sister!!! I found that I just had to get out of the house and away from the fridge. I put my shakes on the top two shelves of the fridge so when I would stop by, just to browse, I would see them and remember what I was doing. I have really become aware the last week how much I graze in the kitchen, like when I get up to use the restroom, I graze, when I answer the phone, when the dogs bark, on commercial breaks, or just being bored. I fooled myself into thinking I didn't eat that much, I don't have large portions for meals but it is all the in-between that has added up. Hang in there, you'll do fine, the shakes are only temporary, we will get through this, just stay busy and keep your goals in mind, best wishes, Pike

SMR100, Congrats on being banded on the 14th! My Mom and I will both be banded by Dr. Gazayerli on the 16th. Best of luck to you on you surgery, keep us posted. Pike

Judy, My Mom and I would love to join your group on the 12th!!! Please send info on where to meet. We both get banded on the 16th by Dr. Gazayerli at Harper Hospital. Thank you so much for the post, I look forward to hearing from you, Pike

whirlwnds, So nice to meet you! We live in Atlanta, MI between gaylord and Alpena. My mom is also 5'2." and weighs 244 and she is 67 years old. It sounds like youv'e made some good lifestyle changes lately. When do you get your band? I am very excited about my band and just a little nervous but our family is very supportive. Good luck with your new healthy lifestyle! sincerely, Pike

Thanks mommamare, I'm a 34 year old male. I sure hope there is no catheters for us guys either! Thanx Pike

I'm on day 5 of my 2 weeks of pre-op diet (just shakes) surgery is on 1/16/08. I find it hard to drink as much water as recomended. Also do they catheterize everyone before or during sugury? Thanks some questions are embarrassing. Pike:confused:

sorry for the wrong paste, my appologizes!Welcome all new Jan. 08 bandsters! UPDATED LIST Dec 31- Chrisann (honorary member of the Jan 08 bandsters) Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right! Jan 2- phowell, Megmarie21, Gingerbug(Victoria), jengland, racetrackweary, rainbowme2(Bunny), RT (Brisbane), jojokitty Jan 3-WOWOX7, Woodsy,momto3, Mommamare(NJ), nancy52,AnneElliot, ovahkummer Jan 4- KUgirl, steviegene, SuzanneG, Songinmysoul, sleclerc (shirley), WendyRae Jan 5- texasbandster Jan 6 Jan 7- CallmeJim, comepickmeup, NukeChik, mamato3, kintime, Shell, destined2befree, babedoe4 Jan 8- Fat&thrifty(and husband Joe), itz me, faa31, crackedpepper, flipbarnett, Joanna240, rustymarie, gingydilly Jan 9– Redtulips3, FLMan, TachaBaby505, Lillyanne_M Jan 10- luvsrocks, Hilary, Jen25bl, jtag10_4, Char1007, Pizzaman citygirl4616 Jan 11- brez1015, Tmusicmaker123, Poopsie, Ready2JustDoIt, B-Man Jan 12- jen6740 Jan 13 Jan 14- CoreynVA, acalpn, srbanker(Suzanne), grayl, cnukaya, Jessthat, Deedle, thinner-or-bust, gilliebean, greeniiii, mitch, WestCoastFatGuy, SMR100 Jan 15- Travelology (Mexico), Dianegoe, poodlecamper, LKM, greeneyez Jan 16- Kathy-CA. Saleel --Australia, back2reality, Cherry_Blue, Dazzle, nadean, with his help, Laurinda; Pikedafe-Michigan Jan 17- SJK, Alfie, L.A., lwood, tweenwaters, Laurieloo, kcintx,mia31771 Jan 18- RuthE?, shanarene Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21- mo7293 (Maureen), graham, lee41 Jan 22- purplegoddess, DPJDMOM, bcgates Jan 23- min, Ang1982 (Angela) Tigger_Shorty (Rose), WhirlWinds Jan 24- holleyhobby,jst4kel,kimmycrs, Somogyi1(Agnes - Ottawa), rakes4321 Jan 25- Noni(Mary), htay73il (Hope), Thor, rakes4321(Amy) Jan 26- Louise (London) Jan 27 Jan 28- kawanabear(Kalonda), crystalcml, blg200200, justtjohn, PeachesPJ Jan 29- diane-south fla Jan 30- PortuguesePrincess(Stephanie),Amberwaves(Amber), Tamika(taismommy) Jan 31- SarahT1982, lkgrubb, sexymama __________________

Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right! Jan 2 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- pikedafoe 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

Hi there, I just joined also, I am from MI and I'm having my surgury done at Harper Hostpital on Jan 16, 08 at Detroit medical center. I am 34 and weigh 256 and am 5'4", my mom is having the sugury at the same Time. Hope to here from you....good luck! Pike

I' am so happy to have forund this site, My name is Pike and I'm 34 years old, I am currently 5"4" and weigh 256. I received insurance approval finaly and I am scheduled to be banded on 1/16/08. I am currently working on the pre-op shake diet and it is going well. I am so excited about all of your success and know I have a lot of work to obtain my own. BTW where do I find to weight ticker to goal? I look forward to sharing my personal story. My mom is also being belted the same time so we have mother and son support. or dr is DR. Gazayerli at Harper Hospital at Detroit Medical Center. Pike

This is my first time posting, I just received my ok from insurance and surgeon yesterday! I will be banded on 1/16/05. Have already started my pre op diet, nothing but protein shakes. I look forward to meeting some of you. good luck to us all! Pike