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I will say that we all have come a long way to get to this point and we must remain positive a focused. Of course it is natural to worry. I really worry about post-op problems because I am self pay and if something goes wrong I figure my insurance will not cover anything related to the band. Just like others say, you must put your trust in God and believe he will walk with you through this journey. It is really neat to see all the support you can get from this board. God Bless you all,

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=peCCLrLaqJpfIS9ycNCaJXg&hl=en This is the link. Remember to bookmark it. All you need is a Google Account which is very simple to set up with your e-mail and a password. So far we have 100 bandsters listed who have posted their band dates in a reply to any April thread. Once you log in to the spreadsheet you may already see your name posted...click on the blue "go to live form" at the top of the spreadsheet and you will be able to update your information. Your new info will appear at the bottom of the page. I have to go in and modify the spread sheet as bandsters make changes. Good Luck to all! We all deserve to have happy and healthier lives.:scared2:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=peCCLrLaqJpfIS9ycNCaJXg&hl=en This is the link. Remember to bookmark it. All you need is a Google Account which is very simple to set up with your e-mail and a password. So far we have 100 bandsters listed who have posted their band dates in a reply to any April thread. Once you log in to the spreadsheet you may already see your name posted...click on the blue "go to live form" at the top of the spreadsheet and you will be able to update your information. Your new info will appear at the bottom of the page. I have to go in and modify the spread sheet as bandsters make changes. Good Luck to all! We all deserve to have happy and healthier lives. :scared2:

Hey Ladies, You guys had great words for BigBandFan! and BBF you are going to do just great! Your surgeon has great odds and knows what he is doing. I am straying away from the boards posting with band problems as well. We can do this. We are strong and healthy women who are just a little fluffy!!! God Bless You All, Gina

dsk, Thursday is the 3rd. Wednesday is the 2nd. What day are you getting banded? Don't want you to show up on the wrong day!!!

Thunder, Yep, you did good! Good luck to you!

Nortone, I certainly will see if we can come up with a Protein margarita! I am sure we could concoct one out of unflavored protein mix with a strawberry margarita! YUK !!! Leslie2Lose, I am so happy you got a date! How exciting. We have a great group here so I am glad you found us! Talk soon, Gina

Kris, I got your wt. in! Whohoooo - it's almost time. sldeems, You did it right!!! I have kept people entered as I see they have replied to one of the April Avenger threads so that is why you were in there. The only way you can update yourself is by filling out the form and then it goes to the bottom until I update again!!! Good Luck to you. God Bless, Gina

I think I am the most nervous about post band....since I am self pay I worry about possible complication and having to come up with the money if need be. I just try to not think about it and tell myself the rate of slips/erosions is soooo small. But then you read some of these posts and you get worried all over again! Yes, we will have to keep one another up to date!

Hey Alicia, I updated you. I am also going to MX on 4-3-08 for my surgery but am going to TJ with Dr. Ortiz. I'll be thinking of you across the way as we get banded the same day! Gina

Hey Carol, I would be glad too! Thanks. Gina

Pearlygirl, You are added at the bottom and I move you to your date once you filled out the form! I am happy you figured it out! This will be fun to watch as you get smaller!!! norone, Yes, I will add you! Good Luck to you both! Gina

Great Job, Photogirl! You are already doing just great. Just think what you will be able to do once you have your band. Gina

Hi Christi, I am going to Dr. Ortiz as well! I am on April 3rd. Maybe we will see each other at the Lucerna. How is your preop diet going? I can not wait and wish it was tomorrow. I keep having these concerns, being self pay, about the "what ifs" of what could go wrong post surgery! I just try to block it out of my mind. Keep in touch, Gina

O.K. Mrspaws.....I will add!!! Thanks and good luck. I will try to keep it updated on a monthly basis as we all start to shrink!

Susanbee, Hello! Isn't this an exciting time? I can not wait for band day! 12 days and counting! I am glad that you posted here as I am keeping a spread sheet and I transferred you from the "surgery list" to April 7th. I have changed you to April 3rd! There are quite a few of us on this date. The link is below if you want to update it with your weights. Keep in touch. http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=peCCLrLaqJpfIS9ycNCaJXg&hl=en Gina

I will tell you that the "unflavored" is still has that taste like "milk replacer" or something! I know that some say that they add it to their broth???? I have not tried it. I am sure you will do fine eating Protein if you eat a little meat. That sounds like alot of fun. Happy Easter! Gina

Oh my! YUK -- I can't imagine drinking 3-4 shakes a day? How many calories are in a shake? I would think that if you stayed under 1000 calories for instance then you would be O.K. I can remember reading a thread on this board about which protein drinks are the most tastey and Isopure got a big thumbs down :thumbdown:. I ordered some sample paks of Unjury and it hasn't been too bad. It got good reviews. You can order from Unjury.com. They were a very friendly company and even sent a handwritten note thanking me for my order! Talk to you soon!

I am doing to SlimFast Optima for 2 meals and then a Weight Watcher Smart One or Lean Cuisine type of meal for my 3rd meal. It isn't too bad. I am very busy during the day at work so in the evening I make sure that I eat slowly and chew alot (practicing!). I can have a vegetable with my meal as well so green Beans are good with a little seasoning on them. The only canned SlimFast I like is the creamy milk chocolate but I have some vanilla powder that I bought to try and blend berries in with for a change. It is just around the corner and we will be banded! Where are you having your surgery? I am going to Mexico because I am self pay. Gina

IDS liquid Protein Ingredients: I believe that ingredients are usually listed by what is contains the most of first to last. So it looks like the main ingredient is Collagen Protein. They would only have to put a small amount of whey protein in it to market it as "whey". Whey Liquid Protein Other Ingredients: Pure Deionized Water, Actinase) Patent Pending Blend of Enzymatically Hydrolyzed [Predigested] Collagenic Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate and Casein Protein Isolate), Malic Acid, Myovol Complex (Proprietary Blend of Leucine, Valine and Isoleucine), All Natural Flavors, Acesulfame-Potassium, Sucralose, Blue 1 and Red 40.

Yes! I can not wait. So far pre-op diet going well! How about you? What a major life style change this will be. Hopefully next year at this time we will be ready to wear shorts instead of dreading it!! Good Luck. Gina:wink_smile:

Bethany, Hello and Welcom! Your name is on the spreadsheet so all you have to do now it click on the link (and remember to bookmark it!) and then click on the blue words at the top of the spread sheet that say "go to live form" and then you will fill that out with your info and it will add you again to the bottom but I will always be going in and keeping that updated for all by moving and deleting! Good Luck to you on your surgery. http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=peCCLrLaqJpfIS9ycNCaJXg&hl=en Keep in touch, Gina

Thanks for the encouragement, Kat. You have done a wonderful job and I am sure that we all hope for the success that you have had. Knowing someone that has already been through this will be very beneficial. I hope all you Shrinking Violets have a wonderful vacation together. Gina

Colorado Chick, Yes, I will add and update as we go! This is the only way to to it so I will edit as we add things. If everyone sees that link and posts to it, it will be a fun way to track one another and keep up to date. What fun! http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...ycNCaJXg&hl=en Good luck CC, Gina