Yes, almond milk is VERy good for you! Low fat, and what it does have it is heart healthy fat; high protein and low calorie 40cals per 8 oz! :clap2: You can get it at Whole Foods or Trader Joe's in the same area as soy milk. Usually more health food oriented stores will carry it!

Hi...there are some new Nov. bandsters going to the one i started asking for Nov. bandsters....I guided them here... so welcome ahead of time!

Hey Diana! I am being banded on November 20th as well! Welcome!

Hey---does anyone know how to make a list of all the Nov. Bandsters and their surgery dates? Wouldn't it be great if we could make one and were able to send each bandster off with a "Good Luck" on the day before their surgery? I think it would also be great if we could each try to post a quick note here as soon as possible after surgery to encourage the ones coming after. Does anyone else think that is a good idea, or do I just have too much time on my hands right now?? :biggrin1:
Karen

Good idea, Angela! Welcome to the new November Bandsters :clap2: !!!!

Yes, I have a surgery date...Thursday! It's crazy because it's been up in the air for a month and half and all of sudden it's here. I don't think I'm quite prepared. I'm nervous and I can't sleep! But I am ten times more excited to start this new part of my life. I'll just consider myself a cusp Oct/Nov bandster and check both groups! :)

That's great news! I still haven't cleared up my anemia. I'm just popping iron pills like there's no tomorrow.:p

I am happy to report that I put a stop to my month long eating binge (aka last supper syndrome). I've started tracking my calories on Sparkpeople.com and I'm sticking to a reasonable 1400 calorie a day plan. I've lost 6 pounds this past week.

Good luck and great about your weight loss!


JDru-I am glad you will be part of both groups!

Karen-I think the list is a great idea... I guess you can just sort through the posts to get the dates...got time?

Okay ladies, pending nothing goes wrong...looks like I'll just squeeze in with a 11/30 date. Which begs the question...do I have to start my week long fast on THANKSGIVING???? Or, the Friday after???? LOL, I guess it shouldn't matter...

Here's hoping nothing goes wrong and changes it!!!
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Chris

As I am getting ready for my sugery on November 2nd in Kansas City Missouri. I had to call the hospital for a pre-equal. The nurse was not sure they could do my surgery because my blood sugars have been up. My last A1C (average) was 9.4, which is around 250. That was about 4 weeks ago, so it might be down now and I have to have it retested tomorrow. She said it has to be below 150. Now...I do have a little bit of beef with them because if I had to have my gallbladder removed or something else...they would just do it. I also have to have a EKG now. The doctor didn't order this or say anything about the blood sugars being a problem.

did your doctor or the hospital tell you this?

OK, I only have time for 1 post right now, so I'll squeeze everything in here....

JDru: YEAH!! You get to be the "leader" of the Nov. Bandsters....by going in October!! Good luck tomorrow and remember to report back in ASAP!!

Aza: What is all that iron doing to your poor stomach? Are you feeling OK? Congrats on getting a handle on the food and losing so much weight in one week---you are on your way!

Chris: If it was me I'd probably eat on Thanksgiving and call it a gift from God! That as well as knowing I won't have to live with the residual calories for more than a few days!! Thanksgiving Dinner AND making it under the wire as a November Bandster..... How much better can life get? :biggrin1:

Angela: I was "assuming" that you would want to do the honors, since you seem to be pretty knowledgeble in maneuvering around this forum....:nervous I wish I knew how to do a "poll" type setup with dates for each person to fill in.... Well, maybe later I can see what I can do. (And that will teach me to throw out an idea in hopes someone else will pick up!!! )

Happy "last-5-days-of-the-month" to everyone....it won't be long now!!:clap2:

HEHE Karen... I don't have much time...I squeeze in what I can in little spurts t/o the day since I work 12-13 hr shifts! You are so cute! :)

Well, I think you are cute AND smart.... (NOW will you help me make a list?? :nervous )

And so what if you DO work 12-13 hour shifts.... that leaves you at least 12 other hours to help me!!!! :p

:violin: so no sleep? :funnypost: really...you are funny!

It's hard to juggle too many things... but I know how great your postiongs are All over the board... so I have faith in you!:clap2:

It will be fun to meet you!

HELLO Novemebr Bandsters!! NOVEMEBR 13th!! I'm headed south to Mexico. Dr. Rodriquez in Acuna. I have no idea how much I weight. Is that weird? I know I'm a size 22 and that's enough for me, for now.

Sherrie
Goal 140