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I eat healthy food... BUT I eat TOO MUCH of it!

Having my op two days into our winter school holidays so I'll be mobile again by the time school starts.

Obviously my family knows and my boyfriend (and his family). As for other people, I told the lady I babysit for (because I have to take some time off - she was SO excited and is having her church pray for my safety! lol) and about 10 of my closest friends, partly because I want to be open with them but also because they'll need to understand why I'll be out of action for most of the holidays and why my eating habbits will change so much. I'm going to tell anyone who asks but I'm not posting about it on facebook or twitter. I'm completely out about it on my blog: http://ireallyjustwanttobepretty.tumblr.com/ ♥Aly

I start pre-op on Tuesday and have been getting the whole "last meal" thing done this weekend... but really, just eating junk food is making me feel awful. I don't think I'll miss it that much at all. =/

10 days out from Banding! - NEW WARDROBE!!!!! - To be able to surf come summer. - not being the 'fat friend' - not worrying about getting diabeates by age 40 - to be able to run long distance - recover from asthma - feel more comfortable with my bf - look hot when I dance - not needed seconds at EVERY MEAL - my nana to finally approval of me - "Have you lost weight?" - sexy costumes for dress up parties - lacy undies - climb stairs without being puffed - feel comfy in my school uniform - having my body back on side - live longer - no more wobbly bits - showing my body the respect it deserves!

Hey! That's me! XP Here's the finished product! Banded Babe: Playlist For A Brand New Me All Dressed Up In Love - Jennifer Hudson Because The Night - Cascada Bulletproof - La Roux Get Shakey - Ian Carey Project I Like It - Enrique Iglesias Jesse's Girl - Glee Cast Push It - Salt n Peppa Sexy b***h - David Guetta ft. Akon She's A Lady - Tom Jones Stripper - Soho Dolls TiK ToK - Ke$ha Undisclosed Desires - Muse Waka Waka (Time For Africa) - Shakira Barbara Streisand - Ducksauce Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now) - Bob Sinclar I Like The Way Radio Edit - Bodyrockers Gonna Make You Sweat - C & C Music Factory Evacuate The Dancefloor - Cascada Hot Mess - Cobra Starship Move shake Drop – Flo Rida Forget You (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast Don't Stop Believin' - Glee Cast Airplanes (Discobastardz Electro Mix) - Groove Chasers Dynamite (B-bop & Roksteadi Remix Edit) - Jason Born Fireworks - Kate Perry I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry Waking Up In Vegas - Katy Perry Hot N' Cold - Katy Perry Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) - Katy Perry California Gurls (Feat. Snoop Dogg) - Katy Perry We R Who We R - Ke$ha What A Feeling - Kim Carnes Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO Like A Virgin - Madonna Material Girl - Madonna Safety Dance - Men Without Hats Only Girl (Boom & Base Remix) - Nick Skitz vs. DJ Lotus Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benetar U & Ur Hand - Pink I Know You Want Me - Pitbull Omen - The Prodigy We'll Fight - Something With Numbers Stop - Spice Girls Break Your Heart - Taio Cruz ft Ludacris Pump Up The Jam - Technotronic Its Raining Men - The Weather Girls Starstrukk (Featuring Katy Perry) - 3OH!3 Tokyo (Vampires and Wolves) - The Wombats Set Fire To The Rain - Adele

I have to use this stuff called Optifast for my pre op. It's awful and I don't need to start it until tuesday but I'm starting to have the bars for breakfast to get used to it. (Plus it's good to have something easy for breakfast during exam week - Which is almost over!!!) My boyfriend took me out for dinner tonight and my dad is taking me out for lunch on Sunday... Im soooooooo full now but I know I'll appreciate it this time next week!

I bought a sweatshirt today.... a size too small. I wasn't going to but it was it was SO cute and SO cheap! XP

My mum had irregular heartbeat. Since she got banded it hasn't returned.

My nutitionist told me about people who have to do 3 months of pre op! It's different for everyone, my mum did 2 weeks but mines only 1.

Two weeks today! I'm so excited! One week until I start my pre-op diet. Oh god that rhymed. Yuck. Lol! Making a brand new workout playlist to celebrate!

I used to be a Diet Coke addict but then this time last year I went to Slovenia where they don't sell it and it helped me kick it for good. lol. I only drink it every now and then. Drink LOADS this week to get me through exams. =$

How much do the scars fade? Enough to wear a bikini on day?

We should definately keep the thread going! I have to use Optifast and can have two cups of certain veggies a day for a week. I might just live on the bars though! Anyone else have a weight loss blog? This is mine: http://ireallyjustwanttobepretty.tumblr.com/

Anyone else dreading the preop liquid diet?

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That sounds like the story of my life! My bmi is 33/34 and I'm 5"7. The main response I get when I talk about it is "you don't look that big!"... But they don't realize how much being overweight affects my life and the risks it poses to my future health. It's also hard because I'm so young too. I'm getting banded on July 5th.

Hello! My name is Aly and I'm getting banded on July 5th (20 days!) and I too have a BMI of 33/34. I'm 18 years old, I know that I'm young to be undergoing this surgery, but I have lost and gained weight a thousand times since about the age of 12 and have a family history of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. I'm really excited about it but at the same time I'm nervous because I know how difficult it is (my mum had a lapband in 2008). I'm finding the weeks leading up to it difficult because I want to talk to my friends and boyfriend about it but they don't really get it... It would be great to have people to talk to who are in the same situation! Aly - Hunter Valley, Australia

SW: 97kg H: 5"7 BMI: 34 Banding Date: 5/7/2011 I'm new. Hey! I'm Aly and I'm an 18 year old girl from Newcastle, Australia and I have struggled with my weight my whole life. My family tree is rife with heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity; while I myself suffer from asthma. I know fully well how being overweight could doom me to similar fates. I am sick of letting my weight hold me back and I want my exterior to match the confident women within! I'm just wondering if you guys have any tips or recommendations for the few weeks/days pre-op! Check out my weight loss blog here: Tumblr Thanks in advance! ♥Aly