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Hello all! Add me to the September Challenge! :clap2: I am challenging myself to lose 20 lbs by 9/30! I go for my 1st fill today - YEAH! :cheer2:I haven't lost anymore weight (just my 24 lbs) but I haven't gained either because I've learned to eat smaller portions. And, I've gone down 2 sizes (from a 5x to a 3x - WOOHOO!!!:confused: I still haven't gotten the journaling down (it bores me tremendously:notagree) and I'm sure my dietician will yell at me for it tomorrow when I see her but I'm also making it a goal to begin journaling again beginning tomorrow when I see her and after my fill has taken place. Best of luck everyone! :hippie: Chris

Hi all. I'm looking forward to working out at the gym. I'm not quite 2 weeks post op so my abdomen is still sore around the port site so I'm holding on going to the gym for now. I can't wait to feel up to going to the gym and start toning up! I also can't wait to start sleeping on my sides again. Sleeping on my back constantly is really prohibiting me from sleeping well. But, my philosophy - remain positive as this is soooo worth it! :wave:

Hello all! I was banded on 5/26 and I'm almost at the end of my second week. I've already lost 24 pounds which is outstanding! I can finally see my ankles again and my clothes are already getting more loose! :clap2: I've been very strict with my diet and I'm following the instructions exactly. I'm so glad I did this (even though I have to look at my friends and family eat burgers, fries, salads, Soups, ice cream, etc. on an almost daily basis). I'm staying strong and I know this was worth it! I'm looking forward to a new me! I'll be 36 in July so I definately have cause to celebrate!:cheer2: Blessings, Chris

Way to go JoyceGA! Rock on! :rockon: I'm getting banded in a few days and I have to lose about 230 lbs. I know I can do it too!:cheer2::eek: Thanks for sharing your success! You're an inspiration to me!

Hello everyone! It's exciting - 3 more days and I'm getting banded! :clap2::cheer2::banana I'm nervous but I know that it the right way to go in my life so I can get healthier. Best of luck everyone who is being banded really soon too! And to those who have already been banded, thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us about to be banded. It is so helpful!:nervous

Hi 3loves! It is sooo exciting isn't it! We'll be on the road to heathier living really soon! I will check out the May 2006 band forum - thanks for the info! Best of luck with your surgery. I'll be praying for us both!:eek: :cheer2:

Hello all! Thank you all so much! I have a couple more things to get thanks to all of you! My insurance approved the surgery - YEAH! :clap2:And, it's scheduled for 5/26 - 4 days away! I'm nervous :phanvan and excited at the same time. Anesthesia scares me the most but I will have faith in my anesthesiologist and Dr. Haag that Christ is working through them and will guide their hands! Wish me luck everyone! I can't believe the date is finally here!

Hello all! I'm setting up the date for my surgery today! Yeah! :cheer2:I am 5'6" and weigh around 370 lbs. I know I have a BMI of around 51. I have large bone structure. My goal is to weigh 140 lbs by a couple of years (which I was told was very realistic by the psychiatrist). I can't wait!!! Getting the phone call last night that I was approved by my insurance just lifted my spirits sooo high that I'm not letting anything bring them down! I look at this as the beginning of the rest of my life. I've never been thin so I'm looking forward to lots of exercising, eating small amounts of food once my body is healed and most of all - not being hungry anymore! My appetite is out of control so I'm looking forward to this giving me control of my body again. It will allow me to love my body and become a physically healthy person. Remain positive everyone! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! :rainbow::amen::second: Chris

Hello all! Question - I know I need to get lots of Water, instant Breakfast drinks, broth, baby food, baby Vitamins, etc. to prepare for when I have my surgery. But, can anyone tell me what is the absolute must have that may not be mentioned in the paperwork? I want to be as prepared as possible! Thank you! :second: Chris

Welcome Rainbow! I'm in Western Mass. as well and I will be having my surgery with Dr. Haag. I'm still waiting for the final approval from my insurance. I really hope it somes soon! Waiting is so difficult. I hope you have great success with your surgery! Keep us posted! Chris:Bunny

Hello all! I've been waiting for 6 weeks to see if my insurance is approving the surgery. Please pray for me that I will find out this week! Also, I know I need to get lots of water, instant breakfast drinks, broth, baby food, baby vitamins, etc. Can anyone tell me what is the absolute must have that may not be mentioned in the paperwork? I want to be as prepared as possible! Thanks and Blessings, Chris:thankyou: :amen::cheer2: (Thanks for the info on bringing a pillow to the hospital. Good to know!)

:clap2:I'm so happy for you Rosa! I can't wait to sit and talk with you more about how things are going! Miss you and hugs!:rainbow::cheer2: Diva

Hello all! I'm awaiting the final approval from my insurance and then I'll be on my way to a new and healthier me! I can't wait! Blessings,