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Welcome Scandito!! We can get nervous together!! :cry_smile: I am scheduled for May 1st also... Check out the May 2008 bandsters thread also. All of us "May Flowers" are chatting there!! You made the right decision!! I too have been overweight all of my life...chubby child, fat bride, etc. My only regret is that I didn't do this 20 yrs ago!!! :crying: I feel like now I can start living!! With my most recent health issues of diabetes, sleep apnea and undesireable hdl and triglycerides, it is time for me to take action!!!:biggrin: Welcome to the thread and I hope you post often!!!

Welcome Pounder!! Welcome to the CT thread!! I am scheduled with Dr. Roberts on May 1st. He's in New Haven too!!! Keep us posted on your progress!!!

I will be using the Herbalife after I get banded on May 1st. I haven't tried the Cookies & Cream...just vanilla & chocolate. I love the flavor. If I had to drink Slimfast, I don't know if I could get it past my lips!! If you go to Herbalife.com you should be able to find a dealer near you... Good luck!!

Yes, I live in CT and there is one 2 miles from my house in Fairfield...... I will definitely have to check it out!!!!

Hey there!! Congratulations on your May date!! Come on over to the May 2008 bandster thread and you can keep in touch with all of the May banders!! I am scheduled for May 1st and I can't wait!!! I also found out that I have sleep apnea while I was going through this process. The CPAP machine is quite interesting... Be ready for a learning curve. It took a while for me to get used to it, but once I did, I can't believe how rested I feel in the morning!!! I also have diabetes (found out last August). I am hoping that this surgery will get rid of both of these problems.. This website has been great for me. The support is awesome!!!! It's nice for you to be able to do it with someine else.. You can support each other. Good luck with everything!!!!

I am getting soooooo excited and nervous too :crying:. Right now I'm in Florida, so I'm not thinking about it 24/7. When I get home my ticker will say 10 days :smile:...then I'll really start having butterflies!! You're right behind me. I'll cheer you on after I have the procedure..... I'm jealous of you because you are so young and are taking this step now. I wish that I did this 20 yrs ago, but it was practically unheard of here 20 yrs ago.........

Wow Ladiekappa, you waited a long time!!!:crying: Hopefully you will get a date soon!! Welcome to the site!!! Yes, I am ready to burst!! I am May 1st. I am starting to get butterflies, but I am ready to go!!!!:crying:

Wow, you have been through a lot. You should call the doc's office and ask if they can give you a break on the fill. Explain your situation and they may just let you do it for $100. Since you paid out of pocket, you probably paid more anyway!!! Definitely CALL them!!!! If you don't ask, then you'll never know. Your health is more important now than ever!! Take care of yourself..... It may increase the risk of band slippage and then you will be in a worse predicament.... When you wake up in the morning, try to think of everything that you are grateful for. If you start your day this way it will give you the power and the strength to face the day with a positive attitude. Don't focus on your hardships (I know it will be hard to do), focus on your kids and yourself.... Keep your chin up!!!!

CTCutie: Don't worry too much about it. Sounds like you have been pretty consistent and did well for the most part. My doc doesn't even require a pre-op diet. The main purpose of it is to shrink your liver. I'm sure you've done a good job. Call the doctor's office and tell them about your symptoms. See what they say. Most of all, don't worry about it so much.... Another option is to try another different liquid diet like Slimfast. You'll be making enough modifications once you get banded. Don't be so hard on yourself right now.

Hey there Amsderb and friends!! My trip is going well. It was a little cool here today in Florida, but we all got too much sun yesterday so it was a blessing. We were supposed to take a ferry to Key West today, but it was cancelled due to high winds.... Again, a blessing!! We will take the trip on Thursday. It is just me and my 2 girls (7 & 14)..my husband and 16 yr old son are home working... It's a nice bonding trip for us!!! I bought lots of fresh veggies and fruit to eat, but am still cheating a little bit. I will get very serious when I return on the 21st. It will be 10 days before surgery, so I will really buckle down!!!!! I'll only have a computer here until tomorrow afternoon. After that, I'll have to wait til the 21st to post... In the meantime, stay well everyone!!!

Wow Stephanie!! You have had some great progress!! I am aiming for those kind of results as well. You must feel amazing!!! Keep up the good work!!!!

How did I miss this thread?? I am scheduled for May 1st too!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

Wow!! All of these posts are sooo informative!! I am scheduled for 5/1. I am supposed to be on clear liquids for 2 days (not even jello), and then the equivalent of 1 slimfast per day for 2 weeks after that. My doc. has already informed me that I'll be ok for the first 1.5 weeks, but I will be starving after that. He asked that I follow the rules and TRUST him...... I was glad for the "heads up". Adamskin: keep that list posted where you can always see it!! I am a big believer in visuals to help reach goals. Jack: Your tips are great. I have read several of your posts and you are very sensible and to the point. I appreciate that!! I know that I will have to keep reminding myself that the band is a "tool" to be used. The mental part is what is everyone's downfall. This is a huge step for me and I owe it to myself to follow through AFTER the surgery to be as successful as I can!!! This website is a lifesaver for me and I will continue to use it for motivation, support and help through the difficult times!!!! We all have the same thing in common which is the inability to identify when we are full...... I will only listen to the docs rules and follow them to the letter.... All the best to all of you!!! Let's keep this going!!!:thumbup:

Don't be so hard on yourself. If you didn't get the band, you might be dead soon. Obesity carries so many other health risks. You should be proud of yourself for deciding to take care of your weight issue. Your kids were behind you 100%, so stay united with them and be as successful as you can on your journey..... You can't look back because you can't change the past. You need to focus forward and strategize about what your next move should be. If you need to get another job, then focus on that. Why not consider one of the network marketing companies out there? You can't make better money working in a department store. Feeling ashamed is not going to help you. You need to hold your head up high and take control. I am a big fan of "The Secret". Basically it is all about the law of attraction. "What you think about, you bring about". Keep your energy positive and positive things will come back to you. If you keep thinking about being in debt, you will always be in debt!!! Good luck!!

Congrats Angelic1!!! It is just around the corner!!! All the best to you!!!

Nicolew8ing: My doctor said no pre-op diet either, but I am going to do at least 2 shakes per day in place of meals...... Congratulations on joining the "band-wagon"!!!

Miles2empty: When I look at you photo, you already look slim!! You definitely don't hold any extra lbs. in your face!! I am watching my ticker go down and get a butterfly in my stomach each time I look at it now. Only 17days, but I can't wait!!! I can't wait to STOP obsessing about my weight. I can't wait to START looking in mirrors again. I can't wait to WANT people to take my photo again.:w00t: I can't wait to not worry any more about others impressions of me:lol: I CAN'T WAIT to buy pants again that actually fit me!!!!!!!!! :biggrin: I can't wait to get rid of my diabetes and sleep apnea:biggrin2: I can't wait to be a role modes for my children................ I can go on and on!!! Let's hear it from others!! What can you not wait for???????

Ok, now that we are talking about motivation and positive thinking, here is something that you MUST see!!! Have you heard of the book "The Secret"? Well, you can watch the shortened version of it online. It is about 1.5 hours, but you will be glued to it!! I made my son watch it and expected him to get up and walk out...he watched the entire movie!!!! It costs about $4.99 but it is worth every penny!!!! go to: The Secret ::: Official Release of The Secret Movie I promise you will not regret it!!!

Ok, for everyone who has a grumpy or just plain "bad" day. Here's a great analogy that someone told me!! Do you have a GPS? If you take a wrong turn, the voice on the GPS will very calmly say "Take your next legal U-turn".... It doesn't say "What the heck is wrong with you, you have to go THAT way!!!" This is the same way that we need to learn to treat ourselves. If we have a bad day, just focus forward and get back on track!!! Have a sparkling day :biggrin:

Allison: Hang in there. Where you are at right now is definitely the most stressful part. I was a wreck until I got the go ahead from the insurance company...thought of every scenario and reason why I would get denied. Keep coming on to this site for support. I have found it to be a blessing!! Yes, a bad night last night with the CPAP machine!! I was doing fine until a storm moved in and my dog came upstairs and was freaking out. It was me, my dog and the machine tube all intertwined :biggrin: When the machine ended up on the floor, I decided to give up for the night...... Hang in there!!!

Stephc: how long did they tell you the recover is for your tt? I imagine it must be a lot longer than for the band!! How much time will you be taking off from work?? do you have a husband? If so, let him worry about ALL of the details of your daughter's banquet. I'll bet your daughter will certainly understand...it's not every day that people get tummy tucks!!! I am already thinking about when I will need a tt!! That's positive thinking, right??? :thumbup:

I can hardly wait to post my progress!!! May 1st can't get here quick enough!!! You are ALL such an inspiration!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Welcome Sufina!! You are right behind me. I have done all of the necessary pre-op "stuff" and I am "stuffed" with information. I actually feel very much at peace right now and not too anxious. I'm sur that will change when I return from my vacation on April 21st Keep us updated on your progress!!!

Hey StephC: ARe you getting excited about your upcoming tt? Do you have to go through the same pre-op "stuff"? I am very excited about going in for my band... I'm leaving for vacation on Sunday, so hopefully my mind will be distracted a bit. I'm sure that when I return on the 21st I'll be starting to get nervous!!!:sad_smile:

I agree Cgailee!!! He should have shown his face!!! I am in awe at the results!!! Nice legs!!!:sad_smile: Hey Cgailee, you are doing very well yourself!!! You must feel great!!! Is everyone starting to notice?? Keep up the good work!! YOu are an inspiration!!!