minidriver

Thanks! Yes, I think I'm starting to look like a pyramid. I've always lost weight in this pattern. It's kind of strange. When is your surgery?

Oh that's awesome about the picture! I LOVE that picture! Last year when we went to Scotland we went to the Glasgow school of art where Charles Rennie MacKintosh and his wife studied. It was awesome. The had a bunch of his furniture and stuff. Thanks for the compliment. I'm starting to feel some success.

Thank you, Deb! I know what you mean about nobody noticing. But DH is always supportive and I guess that's all that matters.

Thanks! The before pic with my big fat butt sticking out is so awful, but I figured that you guys are friends, so what the heck. I really am starting to feel like I'm having some success. I still have a long way to go, but that's okay.

Okay, today is my four month bandiversary. I've lost 30 lbs . . . not a ton, I know, but a good start. DH has been taking pics of me every month, but the change hasn't been very noticeable cuz I'm SUCH a slow loser. But when I compared my presurgery pics with today's pics, I really could see a difference. So I decided to swallow my pride and share a few with you guys. In case it's not obvious (but I hope it is!) the pics with bandana are before, the others are after. Here goes:

I loved the Oregon mail in vote. Then you can really take your time with each issue, etc. I think it's a great way to do it. I'm so nervous I can't sleep at night. It's bad.

Wow, that's fantastic. I think we're at about 1/3 here.

SNL has been fabulous this year. Tina Fey is brilliant. Yes, CO has been a real focus. No one comes to Utah. We don't even have the ads on TV.

I do. It keeps life fun! Ohhhhh, I'm so nervous about Tuesday. I'm glad I voted early . . . do you have early voting in Colorado? We've had an amazing turnout so far.

:hurray::laugh::laugh: Oh my. The things we talk about on this thread!!!

Munchie you look beautiful!!! Wowzer!!!!

Oh, that's fabulous. Don't you just love The Onion?

:hurray::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: And his wife is so awesome, I'd almost be interested in HER!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Okay, I have added Deb's total. YAY DEB!!! Adorkable Goal: 15/wk1: +5/wk2:-5/wk3: -1/wk4:-1/wk5:-0/wk6:?/wk7:?/wk8?/Total? Bahotmomma Goal: 17/ wk 1:-1/wk2:?/wk3:+4/wk4:-4/wk5:-3/wk6:-2/wk7:-1/wk8:?/total:? BellaPerdente Goal: 25/wk1:0/wk2:-7/wk3:-2/wk4:-7/wk5:-1/wk6:-2/wk7:-4/wk8:-6/Total:-29:hurray: Bookholder Goal: 15/wk 1: +1:laugh: Brandymom Goal: 20/ wk1:-3.5/wk2:-0/wk7:-3.5/wk8:?/Total:? Deboregon Goal: 15/ wk 1:-1.4/wk2:+1.2/wk3:-3/wk4:-2.2/wk5:-3/wk6:=.2/wk7:-2/wk8:?/Total:-17.2:hurray: DenverGirl Goal: 8/ wk1:-2/wk2:0/wk3:+2/wk4:-2:thumbup: Greenchrysalis Goal: 15/ wk 1: -2 :wink: Lifesaver Goal: 15/wk1:+1/wk2:-3/wk3:-1 Lotzasunshine Goal: 20/wk1:-2/wk2:0/wk3:-.5/wk4:-1.5/wk5:-1.5/wk6:-2/wk7:-.5/wk8:-.5/Total:8 :cursing: Marcyinak Goal: 16/wk 1:-4/wk2:-0/wk3:-.5/wk6:-0/wk7:0/wk8:?/Total:? Minidriver Goal: 16/wk1:-0/wk2:-2.4/wk3:-.8/wk4:-1/wk5:-0/wk6:-1.1/wk7:+1/wk8:-2.7/Total:-7:hurray: Munchkin Goal: 15/wk1:+1/wk2:-3/wk3:-2/wk4:-2/wk5:?/wk6:-1/wk7:-0/wk8:?/Total:? PrtyAntOvrYt Goal: 28/wk1:+.8/wk2:-.8/wk3:-3.2/wk4:-1.8/wk5:-2.4/wk6:0/wk7:0/wk8:-5.4/Total:-13.2:hurray: ShelbiCallie Goal: 22/wk1:0/wk2:0 Sidann Goal: 19/wk 1: -2:laugh:

Dr. K. just told me to shower really well the morning before surgery. He didn't make me use hibicleanse. So I definitely wouldn't worry about the 3 day thing. I just used an antibacterial body wash for a few days before I went.

I think what you're feeling is absolutely normal. I had SERIOUS buyer's remorse in the last few days before my surgery. I started beating myself up over the money and my lack of willpower, and also started convincing myself that I would be a failure at the band. But I had already taken out the loan, bought the plane ticket, etc., and decided just to go through with it and hope for the best. Well, I am so glad that I did it. I am one of the slower losers on here, but I'm still down to a lower weight than I have been in years and it's been relatively easy to get there. And the best part is, I know I won't gain it back. That's always been my downfall in the past. So . . . just take a deep breath and know that you're doing the right thing. A year from now you'll look back and be so happy with your decision. As for the supplies . . .yep, it's expensive to buy all the stuff you need. But your grocery/eating out bills are gonna' go way down. We are spending so much less on food now than we used to (we ate out a lot) and my husband is eating much healthier because I am. So, go ahead and vent for the next few days as much as you need to, the get on that plane, go have a wonderful dinner with the lap band ladies, and start your new life. YAY FOR DR. K. and the LAPBAND!!!:thumbup::cursing:

I want to have a slumber party with our guy and his family! That would be a blast!

Sure, I'm game. Hopefully I'll be a bit more successful this time!! I can't remember what Dr. K. said but I try to stay between 60 & 80. I just feel better when I eat a lot of protein, and so far I haven't had any trouble with hair loss (knock on wood). Well, the first month is kinda weird, the second month is better (if you've had a fill), but you might as well join in! You're so close . . . are you nervous? I remember the week before my surgery I was a nervous wreck!

Well, our starting weight was on Sept 5th, and our first weigh in where we reported our losses was on Sept 12th. As for that hot flash issue . . . Let's just say that MY guy is hot even if you're WAY pre-menopause.

Well, I'm down to two pair of pants, so I went to Old Navy today and bought a pair of cords and some jeans in a size 16!! Of course, Old Navy pants run really big, but I was so happy to fit into a pair of cute pants that weren't from a jumbo sized store. So I bought a cute, flirty shirt as well. I"m trying not to buy new clothes, but I just wanted something to wear that wasn't all baggy and such. YAY for my band!!!

Geez, Marie! We're talkin' about hot guys here!!! -joke- Wow, that's awful! I don't know what you do for that. How much protein are you getting? I know I've seen threads about hair loss on here, but I don't remember what they suggest. Crud. I wonder if the stress has something to do with it too? I lose hair when I'm going through a lot of stress.

No, not just you.

And so is mine! A fine, fine man.

Well MY guy is inspirational, a born leader, and he's made me very proud!!

But how will I know which guy is your guy? And how will you know which guy is my guy????