threebeauties

Wow, Kennedy, welcome to the 10/19 "bandwagon". I am on the 19th too and started my pre-op diet yesterday. I wish I could sugar coat it but.......it sucks not being able to eat. The thing that keeps me going is knowing what the results will be when I stick to the rules and guidelines. My sweet hubby said he was so proud of me last night when I said "I'm hungry, goodnight" and went to bed. I told him I had no choice, I couldn't eat and he said "you ALWAYS have choices". He is right. We all made this decision and it wasn't easy for most of us, I'm sure. Its a big deal. It is so great to read all of your stories and experiences and insights. It is truly helping me as I get closer to my date. You are all doing so great and I wish happiness and success for each and every one of you. This site is the only place (besides hubby) where I can really relate and share since I am choosing to share this journey with only a few. Thank you Threebeautiese

Moon goddess Add me to the 10/19 list. I start my liquids on Mon. I am very excited!!!!

JWH - Best of luck tomorrow!!! I am so thrilled for you and happy thoughts are coming your way! I can't wait to hear back from you when you're "on the band wagon"

an A..HOLE indeed! Maybe her weight loss boosted her self esteem and she wasn't going to put up with his s*&t anymore! I digress I am a pretty private person by nature anyway. Maybe I am a little ashamed that I couldn't lose weight the old fashioned way. I take that back, I've lost plenty of weight but it keeps finding me:) I am sooo looking forward to my weight being on the back burner rather than the first thing I think about every time I get an invitation to an occassion or every time I walk in a room and look around to see if I am the fattest person there. I dread when my little girls want to make play dates, I always assume the childs mom is going to be pretty and thin. I applaud you all for taking this step. It is because of you guys that I can talk openly about this. Thank you. Threebeauties

HI All I am just wondering how you all feel about talking openly about the band to family and friends. I am scheduled to be banded on 10/19. I have chosen to tell only three people that I am doing this, hubby and two friends. I am keeping this hush for a couple of reasons. First, I feel like if I tell people I am having surgery they will expect me to lose 100 lbs in 6 months! This is so different than gastric bypass but most aren't familiar with "the band". Also, I don't want to hear the crap about not doing it the right way or talking behind my back about how I have no control or commitment. I don't want people to say "Oh, here she goes again, another diet, let's see how long this one lasts" I think when (notice I said WHEN) I am successful I may chose to tell people but, for now, I want to take this journey with the people who understand.........YOU GUYS!!! I am still trying to decide what to tell me 3 very young daughters (4,5 and 7 yrs old). If they know the truth, they will tell every soccer mom they know:help: I have to tell them something since I will spend the night in the hospital and be "out of commission" for a few. I am interested in all of your thoughts on the matter.

Hi Denise2 I am being banded in MA so we won't share a room. We are both having our surgery on the same data and we both are starting at the same weight! Weird huh. I hope we can keep in touch and support each other through this journey. I start my pre-op in 5 days, yikes!!!!!!! Threebeauties

I am being banded on the 19th. My dr. told me to start liquids 10 days prior to surgery so I'm not there yet. I would love to know what kind of Protein shakes you all have tried and like. I know you can buy rum, banana and cocnut extract. Maybe you could try a little pina colada shake? Good luck, let me know. btw - I think 35 lbs between now and Jan 1 sounds doable, I'm in! Threebeauties

best of luck today. I noticed we are in the same boat, quickly approacing 40! As soon as I figure out how to do that "ticker thing" I will get one up, its pretty cool to see everyones progress.

Hi Please bear with me, I have NEVER joined any type of online group or discussion board before. This is so important to me, I need all the support and encouragement I can get! I am scheduled to be banded on Oct 19th. I am excited, nervous and anxious all at the same time. I am soooo afraid of not being successful with this. Good luck to you all and I look forward to going through this journey with you.