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January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

I've started my "shopping" too. I'm finding it VERY hard to find the liquid tylenol in adult strength - did you find it marjon9? I will have to check out CVS online and see if I can find it.

Free lapband essay winner

tonya66 replied to amom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Yay, I hope the winner "reveals" themselves. However, whoever they are, congratulations!!!!! And a big thank you to amom and her spouse for the wonderful, wonderful, loving, kind gift they gave. You two are very special people.

22 days until band land

tonya66 posted a blog entry in Sunshine2's (Tonya's) Journal

Just 22 more LOOOONG days until I'm finally banded. My thoughts are racing around in my head. I'm freaking a bit today, I'm nervous, and I am so anxious to get this over with. I'm ready to start my pre-op diet, this way I know I am doing something to prepare for surgery. I've been reading a lot on the "complications" board, and I have to be honest, It freaks me out a bit. I think the most thing I worry about is erosion. I read on one of the boards that 25% of banding patients will have to have thier band replaced or removed. Thats a pretty high number. But, i guess I'm hoping I'm the 75% that wont have to have anything done. I'm just nervous about everything, I think the not knowing is scary. I know a lot about the band, but everyone is different, how will I handle th band? Will I be an accessive PBer? Will I not lose weight? Will I be a failure? Will I , Will I , will I? The list goes on and on. I just don't want this surgery to be another "diet" attempt. I am so sick of failing at every diet. I always do so good, I lose 20, 30, and even 70 lbs, and everyone goes on and on how great I look, then its like I wake up one morning and gain it ALL back. Why? I still haven't figured that out. Its like I eat one thing and I put on 20 lbs. I swear, I can gain 10 lbs in a night, and I'm NOT lieing. I've done it, I swear it. I hope this time next year, I can reflect on my journey and say this was the BEST decision I had ever made. I hope to say I have lost 70 lbs, or 60, or even 50. Scale this morning 229.2 (I'm about to throw the scale away, I promise.)

Here's to a new BEGINNING!!!

tonya66 replied to Gigilabella's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hello, I'm a January bandster too. My surgery is January 11th, just a few days after yours. I start my liquied diet on 1/04. I'm so excited and nervous. But I know I'm doing the right thing. Good-luck.

22 days until band land

tonya66 commented on tonya66's blog entry in Sunshine2's (Tonya's) Journal

Just 22 more LOOOONG days until I'm finally banded. My thoughts are racing around in my head. I'm freaking a bit today, I'm nervous, and I am so anxious to get this over with. I'm ready to start my pre-op diet, this way I know I am doing something to prepare for surgery. I've been reading a lot on the "complications" board, and I have to be honest, It freaks me out a bit. I think the most thing I worry about is erosion. I read on one of the boards that 25% of banding patients will have to have thier band replaced or removed. Thats a pretty high number. But, i guess I'm hoping I'm the 75% that wont have to have anything done. I'm just nervous about everything, I think the not knowing is scary. I know a lot about the band, but everyone is different, how will I handle th band? Will I be an accessive PBer? Will I not lose weight? Will I be a failure? Will I , Will I , will I? The list goes on and on. I just don't want this surgery to be another "diet" attempt. I am so sick of failing at every diet. I always do so good, I lose 20, 30, and even 70 lbs, and everyone goes on and on how great I look, then its like I wake up one morning and gain it ALL back. Why? I still haven't figured that out. Its like I eat one thing and I put on 20 lbs. I swear, I can gain 10 lbs in a night, and I'm NOT lieing. I've done it, I swear it. I hope this time next year, I can reflect on my journey and say this was the BEST decision I had ever made. I hope to say I have lost 70 lbs, or 60, or even 50. Scale this morning 229.2 (I'm about to throw the scale away, I promise.)

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

ahhhh, I've heard that a lot from Bandsters. Drinking anything cold makes the band even tighter. I belong to a yahoo group, bandsters@yahoo.com, and this one lady on there states she drinks warm Water all day long in order for her band not to go too tight. I'm going to have to get used to that I guess. Anyhow, I'm ready for my pre-op diet to start too. I don't begin it until Jan. 4, but I'm so ready to get on with my appointments and get this ball moving. I start all my appointments on 1/4. I think the time will go faster once I'm doing something. I kinda feel like Audree, I'm ready to do somthing! I'm still doing my Atkins diet right now, although not too good since the holidays. I've lost right at 20 lbs since my first doctor appointment in November. I was hoping to lose another 10 before surgery, and I might still do it since I begin my liquids next week. I hope everyone is doing good. TXPeaches, Angy12314, Kellie Reachell, & Babygotback - I can't believe all of you get your surgery NEXT WEEK. :clap2: :clap2: That is so soon. How are you guys holding up? You nervous? Anxious? I know you guys will do great and I can't wait for you guys to share all the details with us. I'll be thinking of each of you next week!

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Mad as Hell......

tonya66 replied to Bullwinkle's topic in Rants & Raves

"WHY" do we have to see a psych? What are they "looking" for? Just curious on why the docs want us to see one?

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Cindy - I agree with you that a lot of people get banded or have any type of WLS without propper research. A friend of mine had the RNY bypass last year. She has been having a lot of kidney stones, I told her that it was a side effect to the surgery, she was shocked. I knew it and she didn't. I had done so much research that she sometimes comes to me and ask questions. I told her that the kidney stones was a side affect and she needed to up her vitamin b-12 (its common knowledge, and she looked it up on the internet, and it was right there). Amazes me she didn't even know that. Anyhow, I'm sure once I'm banded there will be things that I figure out that I didn't know. But I think I've done a lot of research. I know that the band isn't for everyone, and some have complications, I'm praying I'm not the one that has the erosion, or slippage. I do think a lot of this has to do with the doctors that did the band surgery. And how you treat the band. Too much PBing is not good, it will cause slippage. So I am really hoping to avoid the PB. I know it will happen eventually, and that is when I need to slow down and chew more. I never thought I ate that much, but lately I've been noticing how much is on my plate, and I just think Wow, this is about 3 cups of food, I'll be eating about 1/4 of this. Cindy, do you have problems eating out? My DH & I eat out every Friday night, I was wondering if I will still get to eat out? I'm kinda worried how I will handle it.

Mad as Hell......

tonya66 replied to Bullwinkle's topic in Rants & Raves

Man, I have an appointment on 1/4 to meet for a Psyche eval too. I think I will be less honest. lol. Scary. I didn't think they would actually put a surgery on hold. That is just crazy.

Breakups SUCK!

tonya66 replied to puddin's topic in The Lounge

I've seen your pictures, and you look amazing, if you don't lose another pound, your a hottie. So, if he has problems with that, then..........he's not for you. Sounds like he needs to get over divorce, and sometimes absence makes the heart grow fonder. So, he might realize your the one for him, and then again, you guys both might realize, your not right for each other. So hang in there, it will get better. I promise. I've been thru a few breakups myself, they are never fun!

Breakups SUCK!

tonya66 replied to puddin's topic in The Lounge

Brakeups do suck! Time is the only thing that will help. Why did you breakup with him? Maybe give it some time, and see what happens. The best thing for a breakup is keeping busy with your friends. Try to keep you mind of of "him" and just stay busy, I know its a lot easier said then done.

Going back to work tomorrow

tonya66 commented on bosteph's blog entry in Bosteph's Battle of the Bulge

Yay! sounds like you are doing great! I'm so excited for my journey to begin and I can finally be in control! I have 23 days until banding!

Day 30......tomorrow's the day!!!

tonya66 commented on DouglasP13's blog entry in DouglasP13's Journal

YAY - I know you are nervous, I have mine in 23 days, and I'm nervous as heck. You'll have to tell me all about your adventure so I know what to expect. I know you will be fine and looking forward to hearing all about it!

Walked

tonya66 commented on Teresita's blog entry in Teresita's Journal

That is GREAT!

I need to vent

tonya66 replied to juliegeraci's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

First - your sister opinions really doesn't matter, you have done totally AWESOME, so ignore her thoughts, do what you want to do. I think at 5'9" you WILL look good, and if plastic surgery is what you want, you go for it. The surgeon is the place to get advice, not your sister. So just put her and her opinions on MUTE. I also agree with your husband. She is probably jealous of your success and all the attention you are now getting. You are not being Vane. You are wanting something to improve your looks. To me, after losing a lot of weight, you DESERVE this for yourself.

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Yes I agree. Its a good question, and I read so many times where people state that they were not "prepared" for the slow weight loss. I wonder, how that can be because I read that over and over. This is a slow process, its not a quick fix, its a TOOL. We have to do our part in order for the band to work, period. If we don't do our part, it won't work, plain and simple. So, are we ready to go the distance? Its a question we all my ask ourselves and only we can answer.

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

I found this article and thought I would share it with all of you.....its rules to follow. http://www.lapbandlifestyle.com/Pages/LapBandLifestyleRulesroad.shtml

23 days until Band Land

tonya66 posted a blog entry in Sunshine2's (Tonya's) Journal

Wow, just 23 more days until I'm banded. I still can't believe it and I still freak out from time to time, but getting better. Eating was just bad this weekend due to the holidays, and poor food choices. I'm back on track this morning, and going to do my best to stick to it until 1/4 when I will begin my liquid diet. I'm having a weird pain on my right side (where my gall bladder was), I'm not sure what it is, but I think it might be muscle spasms, I had it BEFORE my gall bladder was removed, and now I'm having them again. I'm hoping with my upper GI they can see something and tell me what it is. I have that on the 4th. Anyhow, I better get to work, I'm just checking in. I didn't exercise over the weekend, they closed my gym down for the holidays. I'll get back in the grove tonight I think.

23 days until Band Land

tonya66 commented on tonya66's blog entry in Sunshine2's (Tonya's) Journal

Wow, just 23 more days until I'm banded. I still can't believe it and I still freak out from time to time, but getting better. Eating was just bad this weekend due to the holidays, and poor food choices. I'm back on track this morning, and going to do my best to stick to it until 1/4 when I will begin my liquid diet. I'm having a weird pain on my right side (where my gall bladder was), I'm not sure what it is, but I think it might be muscle spasms, I had it BEFORE my gall bladder was removed, and now I'm having them again. I'm hoping with my upper GI they can see something and tell me what it is. I have that on the 4th. Anyhow, I better get to work, I'm just checking in. I didn't exercise over the weekend, they closed my gym down for the holidays. I'll get back in the grove tonight I think.

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Hi Rose, our stats are pretty similar. I'm 5'5" too and weigh 227. I'll be banded 1/18 (a week after you). To answer your question, I think any weight you lose before surgery is a bonus. I'm not sure if you would have to do the liquid diet since your doctor doesn't require it (I'm a firm believer in doing what your doctor wants), but going on a high Protein, low carb diet might be benieficial, since you will be eating that way after surgery.

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Finally checking back in....hope everyone did great during the holidays. I ate and I ate, and I ate. Audree - I'm ready for my pre-op diet to start too! I was doing so good, but lately, I have not been doing that great, snacking too much, eating too much sweets I think. I've got 23 more days until banding! yippee. My pre-op starts 1/4/07. I've stocked up on popsicles, and this weekend, I am going to make a bunch of homemade broth and freeze it. Talk to everyone later - Welcome to the new ones to the January band crew.

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