December Bandsters 2009

[illuminationlady 7]

Update! Okay, I had to go out of town for a family emergency, which, in turn, lead to my not starting the Chantix as scheduled. So I called all appointments and moved them back. I am rescheduled for Dec. 22nd (I'm one of the last one's now). But that's okay. Started the Chantix 3 days ago. You are supposed to continue to smoke the first week until it tastes bad. Yesterday I had 10 cigs :cursing:! Awful!! Anyway, where I had to go I could only eat what was fed to me by someone who cooks with grease and butter. Gained 4 lbs. I am so feeling badly right now about everything! I'm glad to welcome all you December Bandsters of 2009. Thanks for all your posts. They have been most helpful. Please pray that I succeed with this Chantix thing. I am back on track as far a my eating (mostly) but really have to quit in order to be banded by Dec. 22nd. I want to stay in our little group and not become a January Bandster. Help!!!! :thumbup:

ps Those of you who have quit with Chantix how did it happen for you? Did you smoke the first week? Did you just one day say, "Okay, I'm done"? Did the cigs start to taste bad? Talk to me people. I need the support...from everyone!!!

[KarynA 0]

Update! Okay, I had to go out of town for a family emergency, which, in turn, lead to my not starting the Chantix as scheduled. So I called all appointments and moved them back. I am rescheduled for Dec. 22nd (I'm one of the last one's now). But that's okay. Started the Chantix 3 days ago. You are supposed to continue to smoke the first week until it tastes bad. Yesterday I had 10 cigs :cursing:! Awful!! Anyway, where I had to go I could only eat what was fed to me by someone who cooks with grease and butter. Gained 4 lbs. I am so feeling badly right now about everything! I'm glad to welcome all you December Bandsters of 2009. Thanks for all your posts. They have been most helpful. Please pray that I succeed with this Chantix thing. I am back on track as far a my eating (mostly) but really have to quit in order to be banded by Dec. 22nd. I want to stay in our little group and not become a January Bandster. Help!!!!

ps Those of you who have quit with Chantix how did it happen for you? Did you smoke the first week? Did you just one day say, "Okay, I'm done"? Did the cigs start to taste bad? Talk to me people. I need the support...from everyone!!!

You have my prayers. And don't worry, it'll be okay. I don't know about you, but it's stress and anxiety that make me want a cigarette more than anything else, so no worries. The medicine works. Just know that it does and let it. As far as when it'll work - everyone's different... different sizes, different habits, different triggers... so forgive yourself if, for example, on day 8 or 9 (when you're not supposed to smoke anymore), you feel like you have to have a drag. You'll notice that the cigerette tastes really bad and eventually that urgent feeling will go away. You can do it! I promise. I'm right behind you. Not counting a drag here and there, I've been a non-smoker since 9/12/09.

And I just got my surgery date - it's 12/4. Yay!

[BigMomma 0]

I have a tentative date of December 15th. I'm so nervous and excited. I wish all of you the best of luck.

- Valerie

[hunybear53 0]

Hi, everyone! I am new to the site, and saw this group. I have just scheduled my surgery for Dec 21 and am really excited about it! It will be nice to hear from all of you

[illuminationlady 7]

Welcome Karyn and BigMomma! Karyn, Thank you for the prayers and words of encouragement. The cigs are already tasting weird. Yeah! And I've lost 3 of the 4 pounds I gained. So, feeling a little bit better now. I, too, am getting more and more excited! Dec. 22nd will make a nice Christmas present to myself and 2010 will bring nothing but new found health! Everyone thinks I'm crazy for doing it sooooo close to Christmas but I have a different point of view. This will be the start of my new life. I'll be healthy, healthy, healthy!!! I look forward to following everyone's journey.

[illuminationlady 7]

Hi, everyone! I am new to the site, and saw this group. I have just scheduled my surgery for Dec 21 and am really excited about it! It will be nice to hear from all of you

Weclome! We are really close in our dates. Mine is Dec. 22nd. Look forward to following each other!!!

[michelleintheoc 0]

Yes, I'm getting my band in December too. I happy and a little scared at the same time. My surgery date is Dec. 9th. No pre-op diet, but I have to adhere to 3 opti-fast Protein Drinks a day for 2 weeks. Gosh, It seems like a looong time on 600 calories a day! I'm afraid I might "stray" a little and screw-up my band! I don't want that. I wonder why some surgeons say 7 day liquid post diet and others say 14 days? Any input would be greatly appreicated!

[yosemite 0]

Hi December members. My surgery date is Dec. 2nd here in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Just 17 days before my birthday...Happy Birthday to me, I figure. I start my 2 week pre-op diet around the 18th of Nov. On the low end of the BMI range with 36 but looking forward to seeing a new me. I'll be sure to check in and see how all us December members are doing. Good luck, everyone! Lyn

[msjoachin1 0]

:tt1:I have a date for December 10, I am so excited and can't wait to see the healthier and new me.:w00t:

[lackey4 0]

Hi my date is set for December 7th at 7:30. I start my diet on Monday November 9th.I am new to this website but I would like to start using it.

[garden-nut 0]

Yes, I'm getting my band in December too. I happy and a little scared at the same time. My surgery date is Dec. 9th. No pre-op diet, but I have to adhere to 3 opti-fast Protein drinks a day for 2 weeks. Gosh, It seems like a looong time on 600 calories a day! I'm afraid I might "stray" a little and screw-up my band! I don't want that. I wonder why some surgeons say 7 day liquid post diet and others say 14 days? Any input would be greatly appreicated!

Hi mchelleintheoc,

I'm really chicken about the Optifast for 2 weeks also. It sounds like the supreme challenge since obviously controlled eating isn't one of our strong points. I haven't eaten 600 calories a day since infancy. And don't even get me started about Thanksgiving!

It seems like all the practices have differing rules about diet; like the 7 versus 14 days of liquids after surgery. I think some doctors are just more conservative (mine is).

I've been drinking slim fasts once or twice a day to get used to drinking liquids. It sure tastes alot better than it did about 15 years ago. Just anything to get more confidence for the challenges ahead.

[garden-nut 0]

Hi my date is set for December 7th at 7:30. I start my diet on Monday November 9th.I am new to this website but I would like to start using it.

Hi,

What kind of diet are you going to be on for an entire month? I'm afraid the 2 weeks of Optifast will do me in!

[KarynA 0]

Welcome Karyn and BigMomma! Karyn, Thank you for the prayers and words of encouragement. The cigs are already tasting weird. Yeah! And I've lost 3 of the 4 pounds I gained. So, feeling a little bit better now. I, too, am getting more and more excited! Dec. 22nd will make a nice Christmas present to myself and 2010 will bring nothing but new found health! Everyone thinks I'm crazy for doing it sooooo close to Christmas but I have a different point of view. This will be the start of my new life. I'll be healthy, healthy, healthy!!! I look forward to following everyone's journey.

The Christmas gift to yourself makes complete and PERFECT SENSE to me.

And congrats on the three pounds! What's that they say?... "the journey of a hundred pounds begins with a single pound" -?? Something like that anyway. :smile2:

I spent my weekend picking-up random items that I've seem mentioned on the board... High Protein Boost was on sale at CVS, so I bought six six-packs. I bought mango-flavored liquid Vitamins (and Papaya enzymes) at Whole Foods... and looked for, but couldn't find Beneprotein. I have a food processor, a hand mixer and a blender... I don't need an emulsifier, do I?

Geez, it it's almost like I'm pregnant and nesting!

[KarynA 0]

"I haven't seen 600 calories since infancy" - now THAT'S classic!.. Love it.

Have a great day everyone!... it's getting closer and closer to December.

[LinkinLady 0]

I'm getting banded on December 7th! As most of us are, I'm truly excited and cannot wait. I am a little nervous, but that will pass. We can do this together! :smile2: Good luck to all of you and God bless!