July 2006 Band Crew

[lkc 0]

My surgery is scheduled for 7/20 bright and early. I'm excited and terrified at the same time!

[Halobabe 1]

July 25th here!!! 24 days and counting! Dr. Ortiz in TJ. Arriving at San Diego Airport at noon on 24th and leaving on the 28th. Someone please have yours done on July 24 with Dr. Ortiz and keep me company! :clap2:

What happens in Mexico STAYS in Mexico! Ha-Ha!

---Karen MT from Kentucky

[DonnaMarie 0]

JULY 5th! Can't wait!

Donna

[vintagehound 1]

Hi all!

I am still trying to figure out how this website works, but I want to be in the July 06 banders club! My band is getting put on the 21st of July by Dr. Kuri, they seem great. Is anyone going to the bandster bash he has for all banders in August? I wrote a intro on the introduction forum page if anyone wants to read it....Good luck to all getting banded this week!

Zoe

[New_Bander 0]

I will be banded on July 31 and am on the count down.

New_Bander

Augusta, ME

Dr. McKee

Augusta Surgical Associates

[I'mWiththeBand 0]

I'll be banded July 17, 2006.

New Haven, Connecticut

Dr. Elmer Valin

St. Raphael's Hospital

[DonnaMarie 0]

Good Luck! St. Raphael's Hospital is a great hospital. I know a few people who have used Dr. Valin and he is a great doc! Again, Good Luck!

Donna

[pugchick 1]

giggle3474, dsh0917, pugchick It's your time!!!! I'm not quite sure if any of you are heading for Mexico for surgery, but if you are BEST OF LUCK!! Be safe and have a speedy recovery. I'd be hopping on the plane for a long weekend!!!

Let us know when you get back and once again, good luck! :clap2: :bananajump:

I've been semi avoiding this site for the last few days. I got a sudden case of fear and doubt - guess I thought if I avoid the site I won't be thinking about it. But, I'm glad I came back to read everyone's posts before I go to Mexico. You all are a great support! By this time tomorrow it will be all over. I'm still nervous - but I'm determined to make this work! Tell you all about it when I get back...:wave:

[Time2live 0]

Hey there,

Wow I had an emotional melt down yesterday and then again this morning. It must be the nerves. I'm so excited but definitely getting anxious now. The preop is going fine for me. I get to have a little Protein rich food so that seems to be keeping me sane. Plus I found a really decent Protein Drink. I tried the whey Gourmet shakes and didn't like them. But PVL also make whey Cooler which is ice tea mix and it is great! I add a packet of Crystal light ice tea to my bottle and then it tastes just like ice tea. 80 calories,1carb and 20 Protein per serving. That has helped a ton. I've lost quite a bit of weight too during my first week of preop so I think that has really kept me on the straight and narrow. Anyways...I hope all is well for those on preops and for those preparing their mind mentally for surgery.

BTW Zoe I go to Dr.Kuri too....mine is on the 8th. My best friend and I have heard nothing but great hings about him.

Later gang.

[Olive 0]

Well, I am starting liquids tomorrow - for three days. I know that is not so much compared to some of you...but I am not looking forward to it since I am not a fan of the Protein drink! ICK.

So, tonight I am having a slice of pizza. Not so much of a finale, but I have been doing South Beach/Atkins (sort of my own hybrid) for 2.5 weeks and I would really like a little bread.

It was kind of my fiance's idea. He started the diet with me and wanted to lose 25 pounds (we are bad influences on each other. He gain about 30 pounds since we met four years ago, I gained about 70:cry )and said when he got half way he was going to have a treat...so here he is. It is a little annoying actually. Guys just lose so much easier. I mean he does do a lot of sports and exercises more than me, but still. He actually weighs 10 pounds less than me! I have never mentioned that to him. And I sort of underreport my weight gain (not that he can't tell, but...) Its embarassing especially since he is almost a foot taller than me.

But I really should be thankful he is dieting with me. It has been a lot easier since we are both on the diet. His idea of a diet was Portion Control of regular meals (HAHA). That is virtually impossible for me. I need to do cold turkey. So, this time we actually cleaned out the pantry. In the past, things like chocolate chips would be left for him to have as a snack...of course I would help myself to those even if I had eaten a lot already): He also likes to take walks at night ( I of course don't) so he motivates (guilts?) me to take walks with him.

Anyway sorry for the rant. I am starting to get a little more nervous.

Olive

[beachgirl 2]

Hey Halobabe,

I'm from Kentucky as well. Just wanted to wish you lots of lot as I am going to Mexico as well, in fact this time next week, Amy and I and fish will be there getting ready for surgery.

Keep in touch? What part of Kentucky? I'm in Paducah.

Sherri

[Olive 0]

Good luck giggle3474, dsh0917, and pugchick! Let us all know how it goes!

[Kelley B 0]

Giggle,

Good luck on your surgery tomorrow!! You must be so excited. My band date is July 12th. You will be a pro by that time and you will be able to give me tons of advice!

Kelley B.

[vintagehound 1]

Good luck to all of you getting banded this week!!

I copy and pasted the list and added myself to it.....

July 03 - giggle3474

July 03 - dsh0917

July 03 - pugchick

July 05 - canada sunshine

July 05 - eric's mom

July 05 - leona06

July 05 - july5forme

July 06 - olive

July 08 - time 2 live

July 10 - fishy

July 10 - mysherrijo

July 10 - funnyduddies

July 11 - marlluvia

July 12 - triciaself

July 13 - gochevy3

July 14 - hip mom

July 17 - jojo41

July 21 - vintagehound

July 22 - loriely

July 25 - velvetkiss

July 27 - sabrinajoanne & hubby

July 27 - time to love me

July 27 - julip

July 28 - giblert

July 31 - lizzilo:D

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[Time2live 0]

Wow July is going to be the month of new beginnings for alot of people! 6 days to go for me and my best friend. Sending happy thoughts to all those going in the next couple days.