NewBeginnings2018

Oh pedicure all the way!!! Foot rub or sex? lmao

Fireplace. blondes or brunettes?

Hey lainer! Welcome to our post! The 6th will be here before you know it! I'm on the 2nd, so we're very close in dates. Best of luck!!

Hi Rainbow - glad to hear the party went well! From what I hear the weight loss does slow once you get on mushies. I think the fact that you've been exercising definitely has an effect as well. You are replacing fat with muscle, and that is not reflected on the scale. Good luck with your first fill. I know you'll do great! It's just 5 more days before I get my band. I can hardly believe it! I'm starting to get really nervous and anxious. I've had a hard time sleeping the past couple of nights. I'm nervous about work (getting caught up before I go), was really nervous about my mom, and am nervous/excited/anxious about the surgery. I think it's just throwing me off all around. lol. I have wanted to eat my way through the past couple of days. NOT GOOD! lol My mom came home tonight. The poor thing had it a little rough today. I guess her gas bubbles were coming up instead of out, so it took her a long time to get her liquids down. I spoke to her around 8pm tonight, and she was just getting home. She was so happy to be home and in her own bed. She kept trying to tell me that I wouldn't have the same problems as her. lol. I think she's afraid she'll make me more nervous. lol. Deezadoo - how are things with you? Sherry - I haven't chatted with you in a bit, but I see you've lost a couple more pounds. You go girl! Well I think it's off to bed early for me! Chris

Shellybeans we are band-mates!! Wahoo!! So October bansters, are you getting anxious at all? Up until this week I've been excited, but the past couple of nights I've noticed I've had a hard time sleeping and I have a ton of nervous energy during the day. I'm not sure if it's worrying about getting work caught up, or worrying about the surgery. I'm not nervous, so to speak, I just feel really anxious about the whole thing. Kind of like a kid the week before Christmas though. lol. I just know that my world is going to change so much and even though I am looking forward to it, it is still nerve-wracking. Also, I think I know now why doctors put you on a pre-op diet. Either from the stress or the feeling that I'll never be able to have "this" again, I've been thinking of all the foods I want to eat this week. lol. Today I had a turkey sandwich on a roll for lunch and a cheeseburger for dinner. Not bad, but certainly not any kind of a diet. lol

waxed, much smoother. lol book or movie?

Oranges long hair or short hair (on men)

Sorry to hear about the delay Jessica. I'm sure you're bummed. Better to make sure you're healthy though and like you said hopefully they'll be able to reschedule you for October. So I had my pre-op testing today. It was a snap. They made me take a pregnancy test though, which I had to laugh about. I never got my period this month, which is bizzare, but I haven't had sex in almost a year so I know I'm not pregnant. They had to do it to cover their bases though. Oh well. lol. Just 7 days to go until I'm banded. yipee!!!!!!!!!

Hi Angie, Welcome! We've all been where you are, in some way shape or form. If you have a BMI over 40, you should have no problem being approved. Who do you have for a health insurance company? I have Tufts, and had no problem getting approved. I'm glad you found this site. There are a lot of wonderful people on this site and you will get a lot of information. All you have to do is ask! Best of luck on your banding journey! Chris

Hi everyone! My band date is October 2nd - just about a week away. I go for pre-op tomorrow morning. I am very excited and looking forward to life after the band. I know it will have it's drawbacks, but I know the rewards will be greater! I've done fairly well with eating since I've decided to have this procedure. I haven't eaten more than normal, actually less, which is good. Don't get me wrong though - I will certainly have pizza once more before banding. lol. We have no special pre-op diet. We're just told to eat light the day before. Well congratulations to all my October band-buddies! I am looking forward to starting this journey together!

Thanks ladies. Guess there is no other way than to come right out and say it. :confused: As I've said before - it's a wonderful problem to have!

Hi everyone, I am just about 8 days from banding, and I have just started dating a great guy that I really like. I am obviously going to have to tell him that I am getting this procedure, but I'm not sure when/how is best. We've only been out two times, but it looks like there will certainly be more dates. Being on a liquid diet for 3-4 weeks will make it tough to hide the procedure until we're further along in the dating. So - I was hoping I could get some feedback. Maybe from some people who have had a similar situation, or just have some good advice. I know that if he's a good guy he won't have a problem with it, and if he does he's not worth it, and if it's meant to be it's meant to be. I'm just not sure how to bring it up without just blurting out that I'm having weight loss surgery. That may be the best option, but I'm curious to see what you all think. Thank you! Chrispy

I'd rather be the drinker, but have spent many a day being the driver. Margarita or Martini?

Ooooh tough one! Purse shopping. Singing or dancing

Hey girls! I just wanted to pop in and say hello. I know I haven't been around in quite a while. Things have been busy here, especially at work. I've been working a lot of extra hours trying to get caught up before I leave for two weeks. I've also gone ahead and agreed to help out on a project my volunteer group is running. It is a lot more work than I planned on. I never learn my lesson! lol I am taking my mom in for her band surgery on Monday, and then it's my turn the following Monday. I can hardly believe it is here already! Anyway, even if I don't post I do check in every now and again and read the posts. I'm glad everyone seems to be doing well. Chrispy

Spring rain, means summer is around the corner. orange or apple?

Hi everyone! I'm glad to hear that everyone is doing well. Sherry - I think you need a slight unfill my dear. You've been struggling over this ever since you got the fill and your body is telling you that you have too much fill. But I'm here to support you no matter what your decision is. Deezadoo - I am impressed that you've been working out. You go girl! I work out sporatically. I definitely need to get better at it. Best wishes on your first fill. You must be excited. Are you nervous at all? My guy is doing great. He had to cancel Tues night b/c he caught a stomach bug from his daughter. But we are going out on Saturday, so we'll see how that goes. I just think he's so hot. lol. Rainbow - A week off sounds so nice! How is your partner doing by the way? Any better with the diverticulitis? Nanaviv - sorry to hear you got lost. If you don't know the area it really can be tough. I know it seems like everything is so far away, but it does go quickly. I can hardly believe I am just over a week away. I go back and forth between really wanting to do this and not sure of my decision. Ugh. But I know once I start losing weight it will all fall into place. I just need to make it out of surgery alive. lol. My mom has surgery on Monday and I am bringing her in. I have my pre-op that day so after that I'll wait around for her. In a way I'm more nervous about having her go before me because now I'll see exactly what I'm in for. Well I've got to get ready for my tv show premieres! I LOVE "The Office" and "Grey's Anatomy". Can't wait!!! Keep on chugging everyone! Chris

OMG she really is a beautiful baby!! Congratulations!! I love the little bows. How did you get those to stick?

Makeup Hugs or Kisses?

Hi Deezadoo, I'm doing great! My surgery date is two weeks from today - I can hardly believe it! I'm trying to get ready at work to be out for two weeks. I will love the time off, but I have a lot to do to get ready. Well maybe we can have a bunco night sometime. You need 12 people to play. Maybe if we're ever able to get a local support group going we could try and play. So I have a second date tomorrow night with a guy I really like. I'm hoping it goes well. I can't believe I'm starting to date someone right now. What timing, huh? But I guess if it's meant to be, it's meant to be and he'll be ok with my banding. I would love not to tell him for a couple months, but I think he'll notice I can't eat while I'm on my liquid stage. lol. I think I'm getting ahead of myself though. I need to make it past the second date. lol. So what is new with you deezadoo? Have you had your first fill yet? And rainbow - how are you? It's been a while since we've posted. How is your partner doing? And I know how SherryW is doing - we were emailing today at work. lol. But hey girly!! Chris

Hi lainer, welcome to the post! I will certainly keep my fingers crossed for your approval. I was nervous for my approval, but it came through fine. 20 days and counting!!! I can hardly believe it! So how are my other MA bandsters doing?!

Hi Ladies! Wow, what a weekend! I was so busy I feel like I missed the weekend. lol. Back to work tomorrow - ugh! I had a wedding last night and had a blast! I danced the entire night and definitely hit my exercise quota for the week! lol. Rainbow - Bunco is a dice game for a group of 12. I'm in a bunco league where we play once a month. There are 12 members, and we each take turns hosting once a year, where we supply all the food and beverage for the night. It's a simple game, and seems to be more of a reason to get out and socialize. It's a lot of fun. Well I am going to wash some dishes. I will chat with you all later. Hope everyone has a great Monday! Chris

Hi ladies! Sorry I haven't been around in a while - i've had a busy week. I'm fairly open to when we meet up, even though I don't get my band until October 2nd. I can hardly believe it's only three weeks away!!!! Oh my! So I've finally started my pre-op "diet" to lose 10lbs. This even though I've known I was going to do this for months and months. lol. I've lost 2 lbs. Yeah!! Loooooooooong way to go. lol. Well ladies I'm off to play bunco. I'll chat with you all later. Chris

Hi Melissa, Vickie, Ariel and Sweet Caroline! Glad you all could join our post. Vickie - I have seen your before/after pictures on the thread, and you are looking great!! I can only imagine how great it feels! Hi Rainbow and Deezadoo!! My BIDMC gals. lol. Glad you checked in over here too. Sorry I haven't been around much lately - it's been a busy week. I'm on my way out the door now, but just wanted to say hi. Oh, and get this, I have a date tomorrow night. Why am I doing this to myself before the band?! lol. All I can think is that I'm going to have to explain to this guy why I can't eat for over a month. lol. That should be an interesting conversation. lol. I should be so lucky to get that far, right? lol. Well have a great night everyone! Chris

Ok, I just cannot stand Boogie. He thinks he is all that. He is pissed off and sulking like a baby. lol. I think Janelle would win over Erika, but she would also win over Boogie. I would just hate to see him win even $50K. Great show tonight though!