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Keep your head up! I know the feeling of being afraid of what people think about you. We are making the best change we can make... but for us, not for them! They are just ignorant people who need to learn what it is like to struggle with something! Good Luck on your journey

I started mine today also... I so wish I could have the chicken and veggies... Mine is all liquid, with 1 sugar free pudding and 1 low carb yogurt! It was super hard.... got home around 9pm and was soo tired. Also felt like I peed 20 times yesterday!! Good Luck... we just gotta push through!!

I would say it is probably because you switched to solid foods and your body is not used to them right now. Don't be discouraged!... your weight fluctuates from day to day. I would put the scale away for a little while until your body adjusts to the change in food. Keep up the good work!!

Today was good. Let me start off by asking what size bougie did ya'll get? My Dr. is using a size 36 bougie... does anyone know if this is good or bad? I'm not sure if it even matters, but I was wondering what others have. I went to my exercise and nutrition lectures today. They were pretty much just rehash of what I have already heard or read, but I did get all of my questions answered. I guess it is good to review the material though. I mean you can't be too informed with this surgery. I love hearing all of the information. I am one of those people who likes to be overly prepared. I start my liquid diet in 5 days!! aghh!! It is all becoming so real... I am excited and nervous. I think I will be fine once the sugery is over, although I anticipate pain. I just get really nervous thinking about all of the what ifs. I am glad I am one step close to my goal. Only 3 more steps 'til surgery... pre-op fast, blood work, and pre-op appointment! Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving... even if you can't eat bc you are on liquids.... at least it's time with family and maybe some time off from work! And, here is shake recipe with a little holiday cheer! *Pumpkin Pie in the Sky: 1 cup water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1 tsp. vanilla extract + 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice* ~Rachel

I saved one pair of size 16 shorts I wore when I was about 13 years old. This has been my goal pair of shorts since I grew out of them. I have never been smaller than a sixteen that I can remember. This is one of the things I am looking forward to the most. Congratulations on your sucess and fitting into your old clothes! Keep up the good work!

Hey Everybody, So it seems my freedom with food is slowly but surely coming to an end (which is a good thing I'm sure, but scary non-the-less...). My pre-op diet is approaching soon... Nov. 28, a week and a half from now. I don't know why but it seems like I am dreading this the most. Maybe its because I have my old stomach still, and I know I am going to be hungry. I am mentally preparing myself the best I can, but I'm not sure what to expect. I've never really done a true fast like this before. I've been looking for recipes online to help mix up the shake flavors... any suggestions out there? I'm open to whatever will get me through these upcoming two weeks. My dad who had the lap band done about 5 years ago has committed to doing the fast with me so maybe it will help having someone else going through the same thing. Also, I've been reading people's posts about who to tell about surgery... to tell or not to tell?... that seems to be a big question??... I don't know either. I have told my parents, my 2 sisters(one of which was more critical than the other... as expected... she's a physical therapist), my 2 best friends, and another friend who has had the surgery. This seems to be the only people I want to tell. My family thinks I should tell my overly critical grandmother, just so she will know what is going on, but truthfully I don't want her to know. I have heard enough from her about my weight throughout my life. I just want to show up at her house one day and be skinny. lol. I don't know what is best. Any thoughts on this too? Well... those are my ramblings for the day... let me know what you think!

I don't know about ya'll, but I am starting to get nervous! My surgery is Dec 12. I was feeling pretty calm about it for a long time, but I guess it's just getting closer and the anxiety is building. I'm glad I can read about other people who are going through the same things. I start my protein diet on 11/28... I feel it's gonna be hard.

Congratulations! I hope to have no regrets! I'm having surgery on Dec. 12th... feeling kind of nervous about it tonight! I like reading about people who are happy with what they are doing! Good Luck and keep up the good work

I am having my surgery on the 12th of Dec. also! I am hoping all goes well... I'm starting to get kind of nervous. I know it is for the best though. Good Luck with everything.

I know... was I just a little crazy to do this during the holidays? when there is food everywhere lol. Good Luck with yours too!

I know... I'm glad it's after Thanksgiving... that would've been rough! I'm looking forward to the change of feelings in appetite... hopefully that will make it easier to not eat! At least that's what I'm hoping for...

LOL... this made me laugh! Good Luck

Congratulations!! I cannot wait for that moment... I'm sure I will be just as thrilled Keep up the good work!

Hey ya'll, Guess what?!?! I finally got my surgery scheduled for December 12th :D:D:D!! I can't believe it is actually happening! I have been praying about it and hoping that I could get it in December when I am out of school for the semester, and it has worked out perfectly. My preop is the Friday before that... is there anything I should expect? any suggestions for what I should bring and know for the surgery? I have done my research but would like any information possible I start my protein liquid diet November 28th... which is luckily after Thanksgiving... so I'll get to eat that lol! I hope I can make it through it. I am trying my best to mentally prepare myself... but it seems extremely difficult. I am super excited an nervous! I believe God answers prayers... I will now be praying for a safe surgery... if any of you pray... send up a prayer for me! Rachel