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Maybe all the years of slamming down food between clients has caught up with us?

I own a very small salon in Central Phoenix. Yep, another hair stylist! So any objections to starting a group called Springers? I'd be happy to create it, just want to check with everyone about the name. Let me know! j my blog post from yesterday Date Night I have a date tonight. Nothing too exciting, someone I've seen before. Almost a year ago and things between us just faded away. I'm looking forward to catching up but really don't expect much more than that. However! I do enjoy dressing up sometimes. Getting my "cute" on in my own casual way. I'm not into heels or bling but I do like to look good. So this desire had me in the store today looking for something new to wear. XL or Plus 1? What a choice!! But that's my reality right now. I'm a big girl and it sucks! Really sucks. I did find a blouse and a pair of jeans but as I was trying them on I made a promise to myself that today will be the very last time I buy a size 18! EVER! I don't' care if it takes me 6 months to go down one size I'm NOT BUYING FAT JEANS AGAIN. Did everyone hear me? More importantly....... did I listen? yes yes yes!

Springers! Love that! I'm a week off. Not sure about the heavy lifting. I think you might want to be careful about that part of your jobs. I stand all day and get shoulder pain, but no heavy lifting! I'm not sure I would do with 6 weeks off. So we can go with Springers? j~

well maybe we need to expand to April/May Shedders Can you tell I'm getting excited?

Deb i think you need to call your doc and tell them you NEED to get your date set in April because your online support group is insisting. Ya know... your under a ton of "peer" pressure and you cant' handle the stress Think it will work? j~

38 days and counting! Yes, I'm thinking of streak, huge bowls of Pasta and fresh french bread! Sounds like dinner to me. That's awesome that you have such good support. I have a dear friend how has the lap band 4 yrs ago and has lost over 100 lbs. She's also a ICU nurse which give her extra kudos for sure. I think I would be far more nervous if I didn't have her in my back pocket. So the name: What about April Shedders? ya know, April Showers bring May flowers. I live in AZ so that never holds true here but I'm looking forward to shedding my cocoon. WELCOME to the group Summrsue!

Congrats Glove. We'll be surgery twins! I'm really excited I've found a few on this site to share all this with. Not sure if any of you will understand this, but it really helps for me to get out of my own head. Gotto.. "well I'm having surgery soon so I'll eat what I want now" I have a blog where I'm putting my thoughts down about this jounrey. I did it when I quit smoking and thought this was a good time to start again. Just a place to put my thoughts. So, Gotto I thought I would share what I wrote earlier this morning. My last meal So I've been doing tons of research on my surgery. What I can and can't eat. There seems to be more cant's... things like bread. As an addict to food, I'm starting to think of all the things I won't be able to eat and thinking I should stock up on them now. I envision a huge steak dinner with a jumbo baked potato, grilled onions soaked in butter, with a huge loaf of bread. Have to admit this would be my favorite meal ever! I can down a huge chunk of steak. Now I know I need to change my way of thinking. Why do I feel like I will be deprived? I'm projecting based on assumptions. Will I never eat steak again? I'm pretty sure, someday I will. It may not be for the next several months but I'm sure there will be an occasion in my future. The reality is this! I haven't had steak in months. Rarely anymore do I eat red meat so why am I concerned about it now. This is going to be a life style change, NOT a diet. Might as well start changing now. Purging those thoughts on here is good for me. It's nice to know I'm not alone with my misdirected thoughts. j~

Welcome to the April group gotto. We're growing!!! So right now I'm less than 40 days til my surgery. I'm starting to think about things I won't be able to eat anymore and wondering if I should eat those things now... like steak! I know, I know... not good for the liver. It's my thoughts, not my actions. Wondering if you are all feeling the same? Hey GUESS WHAT?? It's Friday! Make it awesome, j~ Do we (April Bandster) need a cute name for our group? Anyone? Something fun, witty. I haven't had enough coffee yet to think of anything.

I'm scheduled for April 2nd with Dr. Ortiz. Thrilled to read all the positive reviews. j~

Congrats on your approval! We can all run with this together. I've heard change is the one thing in life you can count on. j~

Your on my friends list and for sure, we'll keep connected! j~

Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. I'm self pay and have no problem going into Mexico. I live in AZ.

NO! We must be positive! This will work! We just need to learn from everyone else on here and do what needs to be done! No more chunky monkies! Tah.. where are you having your surgery?

Congrats Tahnees... I was really starting to wonder if April was like a taboo month to have this done. The thread seemed sorta quiet. I soooooooooooo glad that Monday fell on April 2 instead of April 1st. It would be just my luck to get a jokster surgeon! Deb, I'm so excited about this journey! Finally something I'm doing just for myself. Looking forward to sharing it with you and can always use the support! hoot hoot

Great advice! Thank you, j~

Sounds like me... up and down for years with fewer downs. My youngest is 20 now so I can't use that as an excuse anymore and trust me, I worked that one for years. I've been on a steady incline for over 9 yrs now and done every diet out there. I lose 5, start my period and gain 6, and that 6 holds on so I have to start over each month. The "divorce diet" didn't even work for me! hehe Just kidding I think I lost a pound or two. Sounds like we'll be pretty close enough in surgery dates to watch each others back. I put down my deposit yesterday so as far as I'm concerned my date is set in stone now. woooohooo! May will be here before you know it! j~

Thank you Deb... That control statement makes me sound like I'm a controlling B, but I'm really not. Just feel like my weight is something I've never had a handle on which seems strange for me. If I can quit smoking (over 8 yrs ago) why don't I have enough self control to get the pounds off. I've heard to first step is admitting you have a problem and asking for help! So here I am!! FINALLY giving up control, understanding I have a problem and asking for support and help. I'm humble, 41 days and counting, j~

I'm scheduled with Dr. Ortiz April 2nd!!! Suggestions on getting prepared, other than the pre-op diet?

I'm all set for April 2nd and ready to learn as much as I can from everyone here! I have so many questions, I don't even know where to start. Just wanted to post how exciting this is for me. Feel like I'm finally taking control. 43 days and counting. j~ How do I attach the weight tracker on here?