Living4ME1980

You are awesome..All my gas is in my belly still and in my back.. I have to hang upside down from my recliner to get it to go away. I've been on the Lapband.com website getting receipes. I feel like my insides are eatig themselves..My doc won't let me eat or drink anything yet that isn't clear not even protein shakes. I start my full liquids next Tuesday and I can't wait to put the sugar free frozen yogurt in my mouth. Dr Love and I had a visit 2 nights ago. I went to the doc today for my birth control pills. I don't want any little surprise yet. We will try in October-November. I realized today my big problem is going to be breaking up with my long time love. FOOD!!!! It hit me that even though I lov eit, it has never really loved me. So now my second love, clothing, and I are rebuilding our relationship with shoes and makeup. I have the goal to get a designer gown in May when I go to Miami for my 6th wedding anniversary. I want to be a size 12 by then..I need to find that personal trainer like yesterday.

I was banded Jan. 18 and last night I thought I was going to die form pain. I had extreme diarrhea and I hav eno idea where it came from. I was exhausted and got no sleep. I'm now owndering if I am suffering from dehydration which can cause diarrhea. I'm following my liquid plan and trying to fit in the 80grams of protein but its not working for me. I feel like if I eat everything is going to come right out again. I was on Gas X but it didn't work so I got some Maalox and instantly i felt better. I will see how today goes for me.

My rebirth is fast approaching.. Hello all I'm a 30 year old middle school Language Arts teacher. Its taken me about a year to get approval fro Humana and we are scheduled for Jan. 18th. Five days after my 31st birthday. So for me this is a re-birth. I've had a count down going on FB about the "New Me" thats on her way. Iknow a great deal of things will change in my life and all will be for the better. I started my Clear liquids diet on Jan. 4, by the 7th I felt as if I were starving to death. I gave in to cheese and some meat. This landed me in bed sick as a dog. So lets say I learned my lesson. This surgery means so much to me. I've been the "big gurl" all my life. No one in my family understands the struggles I have just to so simple things in life like walking up a flight of stairs. So in 2011 I'm living for ME. I know along the way there will be hiccups, but I have a greater purpose in mind. I well all suggestions and encouragment. I pray all my fellow "band-ets" continue to prosper and stay blessed.

Thats why this year everything I do is for ME. I'm not a selfish person at all. I've just given so much of my time helping others that I let myself sit in the corner alone. God has given us 1 life and we must live it. I say if you can fund the surgery without going into financial ruin, self pay. Consider it a grand, well deserved gift to yourself. When you look in the mirror and see the new you the money will be the last thing on your mind. I wait until my insurance approved it, but my surgeon also charges another $1000 admin fee for his services. I still don't understand why. This is the largest gift I've ever given myself..Your therapist doesn't like your way of thinking, oh well. I think the same way. I know I am worth anything it takes to get me healthy again. I'm excited for you...I know you will make the decision that is best for YOU..

My surgery will be Jan. 18th. This is a great blessing for me as well as a birthday gift to myself. My b-day is Jan 13. I consider this to be a re-birth. It has taken exactly a year to get everything taken care of. My surgeon is the best in the state so I'm told from all the research. As for right now I'm going through my liver detox and not eating for the 2 weeks pre-op. I must say this is SUPER difficult. I'm pushing through with tons of prayer.. Any suggestions?