May 2006 Band Crew

[LindaV 0]

I don't know where all those smiley faces came from, I just copied and pasted from my email.

[kim2bhealthy 3]

That pumpkin Soup sounds delicious Linda! Thanks.. I'll be making this for post banding meals!

[CLOE 0]

Good for you, Kim. I havent done much socializing at all the past week or so, I'm really avoiding it if I can, for now anyway.

My surgery is scheduled for 7:15 am and it takes me about 2 hours to drive there. I figure I have to get up around 4:30, I'm kinda hoping I will be sleepy most of the day, and can sleep most of it away. Dr. Cobourn figures I will be home around noon:) .

Everyone keep up the great work!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: .Best Wishes tommorow to anewlife, cathmo, msj0028.

[kim2bhealthy 3]

Hey Cloe! It is really difficult isn't it? People keep forgetting that I'm doing the liquid thing and ask me out for lunch or dinner! I'm trying to stick pretty close to home in the evenings and bring my liquids to work with me.. that free's up my lunch hour for shopping! (Note: this could be detrimental to my checking account) EEK!!

EEK! 4:30 is early! You'll definitely get some nap time in the car!

[MJK Media 0]

Mine is tomorrow!!! Wohoo May 17, 2006

[outdoorgrl 0]

Jeeze oh flips there are a lot of "May-B's"! It is amazing that there are so many posts per day. Keep 'um coming! The posts really are a huge support! I have enlisted the help of people in my office to support me during the pre-op liquid diet as well as the post-op. My staff are hugely supportive of this porcess, and I think thay are just as excited as I am.

On the flip side, I haven't told any family members other than my sister(who is coming with me). My mother is incredibly judgemental and would probably be freaked out by the fact that I am going to Mexico to have the procedure rather than here in the states. My dad would be good with it. DOes anyone have any advice on how to approach the issue? I know I would tell her after I had it done, but I am afraid that she will be very hurt if I don't tell her until afterwards.

I appreciate any advice that people have to give, especially from people who have judgemental familes, or currnet Moms on what they would want from their daughters.

Thanks!

Outdoorgrl

To be banded May 30th

Dr. Ortiz Tijuana, Mexico

[Mvpo8961 1]

May 1st

sleepyjean

Hippo's Hope

LindaV

justduckie

txpeach

May 2nd

Velvetkiss

DrewsLou

May 3rd

kelli

louie

Judy Ann

May 4th

mychevygirl

TIDGE

lululacy

Angie71

Trip2bme

May 5th

Londoner

May 8th

Poster Child

laurapar

May 9th

Seminole

Marianne TN

Stitchy

dawner119

slwc

lorri

May 10th

missnikki

JJinLA

trinsong

May 11th

babyjane

Karma2

michelletur (approved waiting for confirmation of surgery date)

bitteroldhag

May 12th

heresdeb

TwinkleLiL Star

AMF101

wiggygiggy

4MyFuture

missyfan

May 15th

Scout

RmichaelsAZ

MarcyD

May 16th

JillN

Gettinghealthy

jewels411

May 17th

anewlife

cathmo

msj0028

MJK Media

May 18th

marz88

jboy

medussa

May 19th

Mvpo8961

May 22nd

taxgirl

Wannalosealot

Awasaf

meedy8r

May 23rd

jcbydesign

May 24th

dascjp1 & sister

May 25th

junglejim

FREE-TO-BE

Murphles

Tracyd

May 26th

Kim2bhealthy

CLOE

3loves

GreatDame

May30th

outdoorgrl

May 31st

escudero012004

I think I got everybody. But if I missed you let me know and I will edit it.

[laurapar 0]

Outdoor girl: I told my mom three days after the surgery, mainly because I did not want her to worry about me. I had told her that I would be busy all of May and to schedule her surgery (bladder) for June because I wouldn't be able to take care of her. First, I told her that I had a hernia repaired (truth) and then went into the conversation about me losing weight for the past three months. I told her then that I had been preparing for the lapband surgery and explained it to her. Her comments were that I had been doing good so far and that she had heard about the surgery. She really had no lecture (surprise). She did say she was glad she didn't know before because she would have worried about me. She has now moved her surgery up to next week because now I can take care of her.

[msj0028 0]

Hi everyone. Well tomorrow is the big day.. I'm so excited. :clap2: :clap2: . I am so gald to hear that everyone is doing great. I want to say thanks to everyone for all of the helpful advice. It really has help me out alot. Good luck to all that's getting banded today and the next few days.:gluck: Can't wait to post again when I'm an official 'bander'.:bounce: .whoohoo. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

[kim2bhealthy 3]

Well.... here comes another group of May Bandsters........

Congrats, Best Wishes and Prayers going out to:

May 17th

anewlife

cathmo

msj0028

MJK Media

May 18th

marz88

jboy

medussa

May 19th

Mvpo8961

:pray: :pray: :pray:

Good Luck Everyone! Post updates as soon as you can!!

:gluck: :gluck:

[DrewsLou 3]

Wow! The May band gang has really grown! We have over 400 posts! Yea for us!! Good luck to all those that are going this week.

How are those recent bandsters doing? Sick of liquids yet?? That was a fate worse than death for me. So glad I'm on to mushies!

Hope everyon has a groovy day!

Peace!

[AMF101 0]

DrewsLou - I am 4 days post op and I am REALLY getting tired of liquids.

I have thinned out some yogurt with skim milk and it is going down okay.

GoodLuck to this weeks banders!

[Stitchy 0]

I haven't told any family members other than my sister(who is coming with me). My mother is incredibly judgemental and would probably be freaked out by the fact that I am going to Mexico to have the procedure rather than here in the states. My dad would be good with it. DOes anyone have any advice on how to approach the issue? I know I would tell her after I had it done, but I am afraid that she will be very hurt if I don't tell her until afterwards.

I appreciate any advice that people have to give, especially from people who have judgemental familes, or currnet Moms on what they would want from their daughters.

I didn't tell anyone - not even my daughter and we are very close. She probably will be ticked off that I didn't tell her, but she will get over it. The only person that knew was DH ( well, he was paying for it). This was a difficult decision for me, and it was my decision alone. I didn't want any outside interference trying to sway me one way or the other. I personally don't care if anyone has hurt feelings that they weren't included. This is my life, my band.

I'm now one week banded and finally told my co-workers. I'll tell the rest of the family in a day or so

[GreatDame 2]

I havent told my parents either. I just know my mother will FREAK out! I have told all my friends and they are my backup. I still am totally devoted to having it done and have begun to get really excited. May 26...just around the corner.

[marz88 0]

I just have to tell my story...I work retail and my sales manager had a band put in a year ago, February. She has been an absolute inspiration! When I finally got insurance and approvals for everything, most everyone at work knew what I was doing. They have been so strong in their support for me. Tonight was my last night of work before my surgery on Thursday and most everyone was wishing me the best, praying for me, telling me/hubby to call when I get out of surgery. Hugs galore! I just can hardly believe the way people are excited for me. I'm sure it has to do with my manager being so successful this past year. But hang in there everyone who is met with criticism or speculation. Your weight loss will win them over in the end. WE WILL "THIN" IN THE END!!!