Great2BThin 5 Posted May 25, 2008 Wow there sure are a lot of us in June!!! I have lots of company on the 12th!! I wasn't too nervous and it seemed so far off as I had vacation coming up. But I just got home today and it was a cruise. I tried not to over do it too much but must admit I did have some of that last supper mentality. Tomorrow I am going shopping for some of the liquid protien and Protein Bars for samples so I know which ones I like and can stock up on those. Thurs. I have a stress test and can't have any caffeine for 48 hours prior so figure this is a good time to give up the Diet Coke habit. I have my last one planned for Memorial Day!! LOL I am hopeful that after the stress test that my date gets moved to the 5th or 6th (a possibility according to the scheduler) but if not the 12th will be here soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strikeuptheband 16 Posted May 25, 2008 Kathystrick, You are still all by yourself on the 18th. The positive point of that is you will have your doc's total undivided attention! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristiebandy 0 Posted May 26, 2008 I think that I am less nervious because I have had a variety of surgeries. I am hoping like the others...you go in do what you are there to do and then go home and recover. As in most surgeries the sooner you walk the better. I am looking forward to taking care of myself. I am asking my family to help out and allow me to heal and work on me. They will need to do more of the cooking and shopping for a while. I will be healing and recovering and then I will start exercising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cathychatts 1 Posted May 26, 2008 Welcome Dee 79, sweetrepose and kellystidham :party:Jazzy Junes! 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham :sad: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz :tt1: 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog :tt2: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique :tt1: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 :thumbup: 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD :thumbup: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003 :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, :thumbup: 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian TOTAL 114 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greythope 0 Posted May 26, 2008 Lucky Friday June 13th here. CAN'T WAIT! I start the Protein Shakes June 1st. I am sure it will be gross, but worth it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kathystrick 3 Posted May 26, 2008 Kathystrick, You are still all by yourself on the 18th. The positive point of that is you will have your doc's total undivided attention! I know! What are the chances with over 110 people being banded in one month that I would be the only one with that date? :thumbup: I am getting a bit nervous. I have had surgery in the past, but don't think I am actually nervous about the surgery itself. The fear of failure, even with this great tool, is very real to me. I am excited about the thought of actually being my "real" self again, but what if I can't do it? Then all of this will have been for nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strikeuptheband 16 Posted May 26, 2008 I know! What are the chances with over 110 people being banded in one month that I would be the only one with that date? I am getting a bit nervous. I have had surgery in the past, but don't think I am actually nervous about the surgery itself. The fear of failure, even with this great tool, is very real to me. I am excited about the thought of actually being my "real" self again, but what if I can't do it? Then all of this will have been for nothing. Hey Kathy! Its not for nothing. Looks like from your signature, you have lost 10 lbs! Thats not nothing!! Way to go! I am on the liquid diet now and have a whole week of it left. I take it one hour at a time sometimes. Nervous is good. If you weren't, that would be a red flag. Being overconfident, at least for me, usually results in I fall on my a$$!!! Don't let those what-ifs get you down. We are gonna DO this!!:biggrin2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuali 1 Posted May 26, 2008 I'm a little nervous, too. I just want to succeed so badly this time. I know that it is all up to me. I hope I can do it this time and really change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cathychatts 1 Posted May 27, 2008 :party:Jazzy Junes! 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham :thumbup: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog :eek: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique :ohmy: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 :w00t: 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD :tt1: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003 :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, :thumbup: 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz, graythope :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian TOTAL 115 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cathychatts 1 Posted May 27, 2008 :party:Jazzy Junes! 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham :thumbup: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog :eek: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique :ohmy: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 :w00t: 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD :tt1: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003 :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, :thumbup: 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz, greythope :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian TOTAL 114 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cathychatts 1 Posted May 27, 2008 :party:Jazzy Junes! 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham :thumbup: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog :eek: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique :ohmy: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 :w00t: 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD :tt1: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003 :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, :thumbup: 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz, greythope :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian TOTAL 114 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katies 0 Posted May 27, 2008 Just got my date today. You can put me down for June 9th. Guess that will be some birthday present for me!!! My birthday is 6 days later. I can't believe how many are going in June. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jillian68 0 Posted May 27, 2008 I am June 10th!! Can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kathystrick 3 Posted May 27, 2008 Hey Kathy! Its not for nothing. Looks like from your signature, you have lost 10 lbs! Thats not nothing!! Way to go! I am on the liquid diet now and have a whole week of it left. I take it one hour at a time sometimes. Nervous is good. If you weren't, that would be a red flag. Being overconfident, at least for me, usually results in I fall on my a$$!!! Don't let those what-ifs get you down. We are gonna DO this!!:biggrin2: You have done great if you have been sticking to that liquid diet for week already. In a way, I am so glad I didn't have to do full liquid pre-op. But then again, I think in a way it would be easier knowing I couldn't have ANY solids than trying to limit the solids I do eat. You are right -we can be as successful as we want to be. This will not be like anything we have done to lose weight before. SUCCESS is the ONLY option!!! Thanks for your pep talk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elvisfan1219 0 Posted May 27, 2008 I had to be on Protein Shakes for 4 weeks pre-op. I'm using Optifast and it actually tastes pretty good, but I'm craving something to crunch!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites