Maggifer

Congrats on the smooth recovery:thumbup: I am hopping on the bandwagon next week. Actually a week from today to be exact! I'm SO excited but this pre-op diet sucks. I'm currently on day 4 of my 10 days required. I will probably never want Jell-o again:) LOL Thanks for the update, I'm glad you're doing well!!

That's so sweet of them! I hope my family and friends do something like that. I think it's good to consider it a 'rebirth'. You've lost 129 lbs? That's such an inspiration! I hope to lose that also, well ideally I'd like to lose 140lbs. Kudos to you!!!:biggrin:

Congratulations on your upcoming 'bandiversary'. That's a wonderful accomplishment! I can't wait for the 12 days to pass:) I'm so excited for my 'rebirth'.

Hi all, I get banded in 12 days. I can't wait! It's going to be such a worthwhile journey for me. On Sunday I start my liquid pre op diet. Not looking forward to it, but hell it's just 10 days out of my life:) I'll survive. Currently my BMI is 52. I'm hoping to get it to a 'normal range. Happy 2009 everyone!

OH Juli, I love your attitude:) I don't think you offended anyone, we should be proud that we're all making a decision to get healthier. And currently, those of us that are pre op and just post op are still very overweight. So we do have 'giant' asses;) And anyone that is 100% supportive can KISS them. You are such an inspiration! Have a wonderful Holiday Season!!!

My surgery is scheduled for January 14th. Only 22 days!! I can't wait! 2009 is going to be one hell of a year for me;)

I'm glad there's a support group for strugglers on here. I haven't been banded yet, but my surgery is scheduled for January 14th. I am SO excited. Currently I'm 5'4 and 304 lbs. I can't wait to be a healthier weight. I'll be checking in here more often to help track my progress and give updates. We can do it! I know we all can:) -Maggie

Hey all, I'm getting banded on January 14th. I can't wait, this has been a long journey for me. Overall I'd like to lose 130 lbs...right now I'm just a little over 300. Ideally I'd like to be at 170. My doctor wants me at 190 at least. Hell, I'll be happy just being under 200;) I have sleep apnea too, and I haven't heard anything about not being able to use my CPAP machine after the procedure...I hope I can b/c I use it every night! I'm a walking zombie without it. I'm excited to be one of the NEW YEARS HOTTIES! GO US!! 2009 is going to be an amazing year!!

Carrie_C, yeah it wasn't my most 'mature' moment but damnit if she wanted something to stare at I was going to give her something:)

I must say I'm glad I'm not alone in getting rude comments thrown my way:) I have two instances that really stick out in my mind. 1) About 2 years ago I was walking to my car after work, and I had two asshole guys yell out from there car, 'Hey you want a fish you penguin'? WTF?!?! I just ignored them but it still hurt. I obsessed about looking rotuned like a penguin for weeks. Hell, I know I'm fat. I'm 5'4 and 304 lbs. I'm not blind. Sheesh! 2) I was eating dinner out with some friends one night, and this lady just kept staring at me throughout the entire meal. I finally just started picking my nose and doing things to disgust her so she'd look away so I could freaking eat. AND I was even eating a salad with grilled chicken. HELLO! She had a huge chicken fried steak w/ mashed potatoes and she wasn't skinny either. Stupid woman. And I always hear the 'wow you have such a beautiful face...if only..' It really pisses me off. I don't think it helps that all of my life all my male friends and acquaintences have said how HOT my Mom and Sister are. Seriously I GET IT. They are skinny and HOT. SHUT UP!!! I just can't wait until I lose my weight and I can go see some of those guys and be like, wow dontcha wish you had been nicer?!?! Sayonara suckers;)

I didn't have to jump through hoops b/c my damn insurance isn't paying for my surgery, but I think it will be better for me in the long run. Since I'll be paying out of pocket for it, I'll appreciate it more. At least that's what I keep telling myself:) My surgery is on January 14, 2009. I can't wait!!:sad_smile: