Surby

I'm so glad I found the "August" bandsters!! I'm joing the band next Thursday, Aug. 24. I'm SOOO excited!! I only took 2 days off (Thursday and Friday). I so hope I'm ready to go back to work on Monday. I'm an assistant principal at a high school, so I can kinda sit as I need to. Did anyone else go back to work that soon???

I have an issue that I haven't seen addressed here, and I would love to know if others have experienced this. I didn't become overweight until about 15 years ago (when I was 24 or so). Now I'm at 250, and I'm 5'5". The issue is that I don't really eat that much compared to other people!! My husband probably eats 3 times as much as me, but he does work for UPS and is very active. I drink LOADS of Diet Coke, but I eat pretty healthy other than that. I've had all kinds of tests, but no one has found an explanation for my weight gain. I'm so afraid that the band won't help me that much!! I'm scheduled for one week from today!!

OK, this is the ickiest thread I've read yet! Ha! I am scheduled for surgery on 8/24, and this "slime" thing really scares me! I have a VERY strong gag reflex........won't this "slime" make me toss my cookies??? Ew! Also, WHAT is PB'ing??? Thanks so much for all the informative stuff........pretty or not! I need to know it all!

Hi! I'm scheduled for surgery 8/24/06, and I am SO excited. I'm paying for the band out-of-pocket, but I consider it to be a great investment since I come from a long line of health issues! I have not had to do a pre-op diet, and I'm not sure why. Any ideas? Also, I would love to hear tips/expectations from you all! Thanks! Lisa in TN

I haven't had to do the "pre-surgery diet"..........I wonder why??? My surgery is scheduled for Aug. 24, and I am currently at 256 pounds!!