Now I have a date and it just seems so far far far away to me. But just how far far far away is the NEW BIRTHDAY date? 7.20.09

Well July 20, 2009 is 55 days exactly away from today. I'm 8 weeks until LB. I am too lazy to figure out the hours and minutes. LOL

I have so enjoyed reading everyones blog. I just figure if I start one then maybe my time will go by faster. At least it will keep my paws out of the cookie jar!:devil: I need something to help me control all those urges to consume mass quantities of food when I am alone and that is a lot of the time, amazing I am alone that much.....

I find myself cooking when I am alone. I am roasting plum tomatoes as I write this...I am following a recipe from the food network. I love to cook but I have never made BROTH or STOCK so I know I am going to need help.

I have made a few nice friends on this site and I hope that I can stay connected. The power of the computer is so interesting to me. I have this one favorite Blog I read everyday. She was banded a few months ago and has such funny stories I just look forward to reading everyday, I relate to her so well. We have offspring around the same age. Same almost everything it is scary.

Keeping my mind open and mouth shut for today. I'm going to have a real weight loss day. imaluckydog

Congradulations on your date. What I would say is enjoy the foods you like in moderation, however what i would say also is start practicing how your going to eat when you become banded. Its a learning experince thats going to take practice so while you have the time, try it out. Try sipping your water or whatever beverage you choose, instead of the normal gulps. Other than that enjoy yourself and congrats again!!

Later, B.

Just catching up on everything here. Awesome first blog!!! Blogs help a lot...can't eat while you're typing, makes the day go faster, and I learned a lot from others and mostly from myself, or really about myself...it's always a surprise what comes out when you sit down to type...it's been a good mirror on the food issues. Happy blogging friend! -BG

Hi lucky dog,

I have seen your name on BG. blogs. I have enjoyed her writings and especially her humor. I was banded the same day as she. April 22. Have you had your surgery yet? From what I read July 20th is your date? correct? I am in southern Calif. what part of the country are you in? Best of luck to you. Its certainly helpful reading everyone's different experiences.

Happy 4th of July.

Barbara