china

hi my name is china i was band 12-15-08. it took me 3 months to get it done. for those of you having to go on the diet and r worried dont be coming from some one that didn't do it before you will be alright. i lost the 43lbs doing sb and liquid diet the last 4 days b4 surgery. i learned i can diet and i learned i like working out. who knew. time will go quickly its so worth it. coming from a person that started out at 432lbs i lost 8lbs before i started the program you can do it. coming here and reading and talking with others really helped to.

hi i thought i would let all january 09 banders know that there is a group made for just january 09 banders under monthly support groups hope you all go there then just click january 09. i know it really helped me to be with others that shared my same month or date. i was band 12-15-08 good luck all.

hi allie i to was banded 12-15-08 and im felling good. we have a group for all december banders of 08 and there is also a group for 12-05-08 banders that i started. its under monthly support groups them click dec.08 hope to see you over there.:smile:

hi all january future banders just wanted to let you all know that under the monthly support groups there is a section for january o9 banders it really helped me to talk with others that shared the same date and month that i was band. in which was 12-15-08 in any case good luck

hey guys i was so excited to see everyone had wrote. for you auggies i went a head and checked out ya blog its nice. haven't learned how to do that part yet,wasn't that the worst pain you ever felt. it freaked me out so bad it was sad. but, im all better i kno next time to push the cart or ride the mobile one. its funny you know i miss the gym. i go for my 1 wk. post opt appointment in the morning so i will see whats going on. and gonna ask the dr. about the gym even if its just walking on the treadmill.:biggrin: hey mroseharvey and laurel how r ya doing these days. i to cant wait for the energy to come back. so is everyone still on the liquid phase of the diet. i kno your not auggie you have moved up. what about the rest of u. im still on it till tom. but, this is how mines looks Clear Liquids for the 1st two days then full liquid for a wk. them by that time your at the drs. then he moves u to pureed foods like baby food consistancey thats for a wk or so then soft foods 3 to 6 wks after. whats everyones else plan like.

i think you go under quick links then stroll down to edit signiture i should be there save it again and that should work. now how are you feeling, yes the cart would be a good ideal. i to have some shopping to do still. i have just been resting lately. well take care and keep me posted on how things are going we miss you on the weightloss challenge.:scared2::biggrin:

well im off to dr.hoffs in the morning for my 1 wk. post opt visit. time has gone fast and i made it. was wondering does anyone else have an appointment tom. mines is at 10am. im sittin her now wondering if i lost any weight. as i still have some swellin an gas left. so that adds up to weight to me. but, im not gonna stress it now as im happy to just been band. im more focused on gettin healed and when i can go back to the gym. now thats something i wouldn't have said in the past. well happy holidays all.

hello everyone, how is everyone doing these days. thought we were gonna stay in touch. anywho was wondering if anyone is experiencing this. yesterday went shopping yes it was alot of store, when i got to the last one i was so tired and sore midway through i couldnt hardly walk i was bent over like an old lady. came home took meds and layed down for a few hrs. them was all better. does anyone get that pain on the left side, feels like pullin. the liquid has picked up some thank god. i go on tuesday for my l wk appointment. so will let everyone know how that went. hope everyone will do the same.

congradulations jewel. keep up the good job

that is the best feeling in the world i know when i first heard someone say girl you is lossing that weight and asked what i was doing i felt like i had won the mego million.:tongue_smilie: also i was thinking about starting another weightloss challenge that will cover until valentinesday. what does everyone thing. is it some thing everyone would like to try again.

yes that is a great feeling. im getting excited wondering if i have lost or what. my mom says my face is smaller but, you know family will tell you things like that.:tongue_smilie:

hey veronica, 10lbs that is great i keep wondering what i have lost if any as i know i still have the gas in there some. but, yes girl the gas x does wonders please try it or beano. i was to working out and walking like hell at the gym i cant wait to get back there i feel lost. but, only gonna walk on the treadmill till the soreness is gone and the dr says i can go back to weights. if you dont mind me asking how much do you weigh.

hi pete, i go for my one wk. weigh in on tuesay. i have not bothered to get on the scale as i want to be suprised. i do wonder how much if any have i lost.

hi veronica you will have to let me know how your appointment went. i dont go for mine till tuesay. and are you taking gas x. it really has been a life saver for me. other than the walking, water and gas relief stuff i think its just a waiting game.

jewel41 i wanted to say a prayer for you and all the other people being banded today. heavenly father we come before you today and ask you to watch over all the people that are being band today and ask you to protect them while under and help them to recovery in good health and spirit. amen. love china

china-15lbs(12-15-08) pete-30lbs(12-3-08) sw.heart181-20lbs(12-12-08 sw.kris-8lbs jewels41-17lbs(12-19-08) lonestarloser-20lbs(10-3-08) gmechile-16lbs(12-4-08) mr. mike-14lbs(12-3-08) ____________________ 140lbs total loss 4 the new years

good job pete tell me how much where you at surgery. how much have you lost since surgery. i have been doing alright since surgery just tryin to get the liquids in but, cant get in over 32ozs. but, its something. i go on tuesday for my 1wk appointment. so i will post what my weight is then. good luck everyone and keep up the bood work. also good luck jewel41 your in my prays that god will watch and protect over you and give you a speedy recovery. amen.

hi veronica, today was a better day im drinking alittle more trying to drink aleast every 2-3hrs. so its getting better as my throat is not as sore as before.:huh2:

ok thanks gone stick with it.

glad to see im not the only one having this problem. i really like the popsickles. did anyone else come home with a sore throat. mine is still sore. popsickles really help.:ohmy:

your human now brush ya shoulders off and think to ya self what was the reasons that you got the band and focus on that. get back on board you can do it. anita i want you to know how proud i am of you. for coming all this way and trust me i know its not easy. and for the weight you have lost. doesn't matter what happens in between just the end resuilt. so sit and figure out what you need to do maybe call ya dr. and see if you can get in for a fill. as it is never to late to start over. im here for you. i was just band 12-15-08. but, before i could get it i had to drop 39lbs i did it plus 4 extra lbs. so i know if i can do it you can.

job well done all. if it makes you feel any better when i started out i weighted 432lbs and im 5'3. im down 43lbs as of last wk. i lost it in 2.5months on my own. i was just banded 12-15-08 and hopin to loose more. can anyone tell me how or did they have a problem getting the liquid in. yesterday i only drank 5ozs of liquid and 3 popsickles. today a little better. also the first wk what did everyone loose. any ways dont be ashamed as you are and have corrected the problem. plus its not anyones business if you dont feel like telling them. im proud of you for the decision to get the band and the weightloss and getting your health back. you rock:thumbup:

count your blessings that you got it and all went good. do as the dr said and have it checked out after you lose some weight.

ok maybe i should call the dr as i can only drink about 8ozs the whole day and feel very tight.

im gone have to try that one. i did have tea today was only able to get down 2ozs b4 i felt like i had eaten a giant steak.:confused: that rocks. but, im gone stick with it and keep trying to get the liquids in but, its hard. but, i love it.this is something i thought i would never say.:shades_smile: