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Change of Mind?

After reading the post about having regrets (wow!), I think I have a change of mind about wls. I am sitting here thinking that only one time in my life I put forth great effort to lose weight and all the other times I was just greedy and messed up. I know I have paid money for doctor visits and nutritionists, but I don't think I am ready to have surgery just to lose weight. It is hard being heavy and I am sad at times...but I don't think I can put myself through the sugery. My husband wants me to have the surgery and I have one sister who is for it and a few friends, but I'm not sure if they just agree with it because I am/was all excited about it. Now I may change my mind in the morning when I can't fit into some clothes for work, but as of this very moment my mind is changed. I don't want my stomach folded a bit and stitched in any kind of way, other than the way God made it. I am ranting for a moment...man...I will see how I feel this week. I feel bad, because there are so many that would love to have an approval from their insurance company and here I am with one and now I change my mind. I should have really thought it out before I jumped the gun and started the process. I will pray about it.
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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2 Weeks Post Opt

Well it's been two weeks since I was banded and I feel good! I lost another pound and my total weight lost is 18.5 pounds!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Also, today is my first day of PUREEEEEE:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: !! Finally!!!! So last night I made some tuna for today!! I'm excited!!   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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6 Pounds to ONEderland!!!

I have 7 pounds to lose to meet my April goal of 10 pounds and 6 pounds to be in ONEderland!!!!!!:clap2: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :clap2:   Be Blessed!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Doctor visit at UT Medical

Hello everyone,   I went to my other appointment at Dr. Madan's office (UT Medical) on yesterday and everything went great! They are very imformative and easy to talk too. I submitted all my paper work on yesterday to the coordinator and she will submit them to UHC on Monday. She said she loves UHC because they are so easy to approve WLS, at least within seven to fourteen days. However, I couldn't sleep last night from waking up thinking about the lap band and when I was sleeping I was dreaming about my weight! So frustrating:phanvan !! I guess I'm still debating (for what I don't know) as I have stated before I'm excited at one point, but then I'm scare the next. I look at Telly's before and after pictures and think WOW!!! I could look like that and then I get ALL excited and motivated, then once the adrenaline is gone I'm like do I really need to do this?? I think do I really need to go to such an extreme solution to lose weight? I just need to get back on my diet and WORK OUT! Then I think about all the failed attempts I have tried to lose weight. So I don't know...     Type ya later Sheila Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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So Long 20 Pounds!!!

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Wow!!! WOW!! I have lost a total of 20 POUNDS!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:   Talk about EXCITED! I'M SO EXCITED AND JUST CAN'T HIDE IT!!! I'M ABOUT TO LOSE CONTROL AND I THINK I LIKE IT!!! OH YEAAHHHH!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:   BE BLESSED!!1
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Diet Pills

I will be starting Adipex again on tomorrow just to jump start my weight loss. My claim is still pending with UHC, so in the mean time I've started cutting back on my calories and carbs. Adipex do make me sick if I do not eat right when taking them, so I will make sure I eat enough of the right foods. Other than that I am just waiting to get approved.   Sheila Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Got My Surgery Date!

Hello Everyone,   I finally have my surgery date! It's on 1/11...so I'm cool with that, even though school starts back on 1/16. My care coordinator said they don't want me to do anything for a whole week. Well I am going to school on 1/16 regardless! I've read were other bandsters left the hospital the same day and was working out the next day. I know I will be in the hospital for two days at least which is cool, since my std kicks in that day or the next day and I won't have to use any of my vacation time. As for school...it's not up for discussion. I am so glad I chose to go ahead with this...I'm goin in my closet and pull out ALL my cute get-ups right now:heh: . Just to remind myself of the old days and to look forward to the new ones!   Be BLESSED,   Sheila :argue:
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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April's Goal!!

Okay my goal for the month of April is to lose 10 pounds!! Once I do that I will be at 198!!! I can't believe I will be living in OnederLAND by the end of April!!! So I will have to stay on track with my workouts or kick it up!! So many are telling me not to get under 180, but I will NOT listen! MY goal is 160!!! Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Steady Workout, Steady Losing!

I am so proud that I am continuing to workout and that's why the pounds are constantly coming off. I don't even worry about food anymore!!!! I want a fill, but I don't think I need it right now. 8 pounds to go to meet my March goal of 15 pounds!!!!     Be Blessed!     Coming Soon... Diva Style Cosmetic Consultants, Inc.
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Day 14 On Liquids

Okay today I completed my 42nd mile! Since Monday I have been walking and running a total of six miles! Anyway as far as protein I had:   42 grams of protein in the form of a shake 20oz water vitamins Can of Cream of Celery
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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10 Days Post Opt! I can't Believe it!

Wow ten days since banded and I can't believe it!! My incisions are almost healed and they look good. My total pounds lost is about 15! I'm happy with it, but I need to see the numbers drop more. I've increased my work out on the treadmill and I will incorporate my exercise bike as well. I will hold off on my Platinum Weider until I get the ok from Dr. Madan (great doc). I am on my last week of liquids, so on Thursday I will start the puree stage! Woohoo!!!!!!!!!! I'm looking forward to it and looking better than I have in a long time.   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Size 12!!!

I'm now in a size 12!! I don't think I've ever bought a size 12 since junior high school, but on last Friday I went to New York and Company and tried on and get this...." A SIZE 12 WHITE PANTS SUIT"! I remember when I wouldn't dare buy white pants! So, to my surprise it fit!! Then, I went to JCPenney and bought another size 12, I have to get new clothes, because all my other clothes are TOO BIG! Well, I feel really good about my new size. Although, the band plays a huge role in my weight loss, but I'm playing a much bigger role by exercising and watching what I eat. I'm the boss, the band is my assistant! Be Blessed!     Menu from 4/30-5/3 1 can of soup a day Half cup of 2% Milk Quaker 90 calorie snack Cup of Quaker sweet snack mix Grapes
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Post Opt Day 11

This is my LAST WEEK OF LIQUIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thursday here I come!!! Puree puree!!!   Be Blessed, Sheila
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Post Opt Day 12

Wow everyday I am losing weight! I've lost a total of 16.1 pounds...I'm loving this. I know it has a lot to do with the liquids, but as long as I am working out hard the pounds will continue to fall off. Cool beans!! I'm ready to fit in my old clothes to really see the change, but I will have to wait to lose about another 15 pounds. Anyway....all is GREAT!!   Be BLESSED
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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TEARS FOR FEARS!

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sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Oh My....

Okay I can't wait until I get my first fill!!! I really ate TOO much over the weekend!! I ate soul food on Saturday and a bite or two of cake, then I ate a tiny slice of pizza. On yesterday I ate three tacos, potato salad, baked beans, hot link, slice of chocolate chip cheese cake and a few bites of a cherry cheese cake. I was really BADD!!! But it was GOOD!!! Okay today I have already eaten a grab bag of sour cream Ruffles 400 calories!! My May goal is really looking unreachable...I need to lose 12:cry :cry pounds by May 31st! :heh: :heh: I'm going to try my best to meet it!!!!   Be blessed
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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1st Fill on 3/28

I will get my first fill on 3/28 and I'm sort of nervous. I'm still having the pains every once and a while, plus I really don't eat a lot now. Right now my body has came to another plateau,:angry so I have to change up my routine. I have eight more pounds to lose to meet my March goal of 15lbs, but I know I'll lose more than 15lbs this month. Anyway, all is well...until next time.   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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70 NASTY POUNDS GONE FOREVER!!!!

I'm surprising myself all over again, I'm at :clap2:183 :clap2:(thanks to liquids)and I am working it out!! I can NOT BELIEVE THAT I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 70:whoo: POUNDS!!! 13:clap2: pounds to GOAL!!! Be blessed!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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The Biggest Loser

Tonight was the finale of my favorite show The Biggest Loser and I am so happy for Erik! They all did a fabulous job...I love Bob! He is so cute to me, I wish he could move in to whip me into SHAPE. Anyway, I met a lady at church last night who had the lapband surgery on November 21st and she looks good already! After talking to her, I feel better. I am trying to focus on other things right now, my mind need a huge break. For the past weeks I have been studying for school and taking tests and not to mention getting my approval during it all. I need to relax and focus on my SAVIOR'S BIRTHDAY!!! I live because he was born...well that's all I have for now.   Be BLESSED!   Sheila:)
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Bandland Is Nearing!

Today has been a great day, thank you LORD! Here's my daily pre-opt menu.   Breakfast/Lunch (after 2pm)   New Whey 42 gram grape (yum) protein shot w/ 1 cup of skim milk blended w/ ice. Caldo de pollo con limon (chicken broth, Better Than Bouillon, red chili peppers, chile Guajillo), and another cup of skim milk w/ two sugar free low carb fudge popsicles (pretty good).   Dinner: Carbon Copy of above.   I have to say one thing above Better Than Bouillon. GREAT!   Be BLESSED
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Work Out

This morning I worked out early, since I have errands to do today. I'm going to have to make time to work out, because I return to work Monday and I have class on MTWT and Saturday. I'll figure it out. Anyway things are going good!   Be Blessed!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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GI Test?

I am scheduled for the GI test or something like that on Demeber 20th and my husband won't be here with me(working in Pensacola)!:cry I was told I will be sedated and will need someone to drive me. I guess I can ask my sister and her husband to go with me. Oh well...
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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