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Deb, I may have missed it somewhere in the forum but did you get your date yet? I've been thinking about you

Did you find it?

I'm sure you'll do great Judy! Keep up posted! julie

I have a friend who had lap band a few years ago. We go out all the time and she just eats slower than anyone else. She enjoys her wine and good company but I've noticed when I'm with her we all enjoy our meal so much more and the time we spend together. It's made me realize that meals are a time to come together and relax instead of just consuming food. "Turning the tables" as they so often do these days. I'm sure this is something we (banders) will need to learn but over time I'm sure your friends and family will start to enjoy the time spent with you, instead of being focused on the food. I haven't been banded yet, but I'm pretty sure this is going to drive my children crazy. "Mom your sooooo slow" hehe I can't wait! Keep your spirits up!

Behaving is sometimes an issue for me on all levels!

This is my pre-op diet as well. I feel bad for the other who have to do the all liquid thing so I'm not going to complain. Just need to keep my focus on the long term goal and keep the baby steps necessary to get me there. One day at a time, right ?

April 2nd!

I'm glad your here too Ready! April 2nd is going to be a good day for many of us. Hales, so it's a good thing they were able to clear it up before your surgery? I know we're all very anxious to get the weight off but being healthy is the goal as well. Start my shakes today.

I have mexican food tonight and start my diet Monday. I'll eat Mexican food again and pancake, just at a slower pace and eat much less. For now i'm going to focus on my pre-op diet. dhales, I'm sure this time you'll be ready to rock n' roll. Stay focused! j~

I'm getitng the band to get it off and KEEP IT OFF! Plus, I'm looking forward the the second half of my life not struggling with the yoyo of my weight loss. Welcome Welcome Welcome I start the 2 wk diet on Monday too. Surgery date April 2 and so happy I have so many friends to share this journey with. Hoot hoot ~ It's FRIDAY!

I've had my share of those Last Suppers the last few weeks. That's why my tracker hasn't moved. However, it's time to get serious.

Glove that would be so much fun. I'm hoping to attend a Hair Show in Vegas in June so can't really afford to do both this year. Maybe next year, when we're all skinny *itches we can get a few from our group here to meet there. I've did a few of those meet n' greets years ago from my smoking group and it was so much fun. Thanks again for sharing so much info with us. I really appreciate it. We're getting closer and closer to our big day!

Is anyone on here going to post before and after photos? I love looking at them as it gives me inspiration. It's great watching to process. I still need to take mine, just not sure I want to post them yet. Maybe after I lose a few lbs. Also... filling in your profiles? yes? no? maybe" Input? j~

As if!!! Look for the "Springers" group under the group tab at the top of the page. Loving all the info and support over there and EVERYONE is welcome!

April is going to be an awesome month. I think we all have to have faith in the fact that things happen for a reason. Why else would we all be here together?

I have a Love Hate relationship with my scale. I'm either obsessed with it, or completely ignore it for months. I'm only a few days away from starting my pre op diet. Not looking forward to it, but know it needs to be done. Seems to me we're all pros at losing the weight (you are too) it's keeping it off that's the problem. Keep at it, you'll do great! (((((smmrsue))))) We will succeed!

I'm scheduled with Dr. Ortiz on April 2nd! I'm very comfortable with my decision to use Dr. Ortiz @ OCC and get my procedure done in Mexico. Honestly, I'm EXCITED! Let's keep in touch? Julz~

Glove I'm doing the same thing. Thing is, I too know the answer. I've struggled my entire life with weight and yet it continues to be a problem. It's been like being on a roller coaster and the highs just keep getting higher and lows are less frequent and very short lived. In my case, the most I've lost in the last 8 yrs was about 12 lbs and that was being on HCG for 6 wks and I put back on 20+ after that. I'm also smart enough to know that if I DON'T get control I will be facing bigger issues with my health. That is something I can't afford. I'm willing to work my *ss off to lose this weight but I need to feel like there is some reward at the end. If I get it off, I want to keep it off forever! It's been helping me to stay super busy and not let myself get too much into my own head. AND sharing it all with you guys. Happy Wednesday! julz~

awesome!

momab, I wish I could help you out on the photos but I haven't figured that one out yet. The tracker is on Tickerfactory.com OR myfitnesspal.com I think if you look for the tracking weight loss tools on those sites you get a "code" you can paste here on your signature line under your profile page. I'm sure there are lots of ppl who can give you better directions. I just mess around with things until I figure it out. anyone else?

I love this group

Ok, so as many of you know I am scheduled to have my surgery on April 2nd in Mexico. I'm self pay and have no issues going into Mexico. I'm having Dr. Ortiz @ Obesity Control Center preform my surgery and they have sent me link to watch webinars. I found a video of the surgery I will be having. While it's NOT easy to watch and not everyone wants or should to see something like this, I thought I would share it for those of you who might. I thought it was pretty cool and feel better about it now knowing exactly what will be done.

Welcome Mamab, We'll keep our fingers crossed for your date! Keep up posted too! Julz~

Yes I have to be down 10 lbs but I'm heard they aren't too strict about it. thank you

I don't get the green box either but I have you as one of my friends. I get a notice whenever you post so I can cyber stalk my "friends" j~