leannel90

It sounds like you need to speak with the nutritionist. I don't think you're eating enough though. Perhaps they'll add a meal for you? Keep trying...it certainly doesn't sound as though motivation is a problem for you...you can do it!!

Howdy all!! I'm back from Kauai...it was an incredible trip. Apparently I love snorkeling! I wanted to make note though of a few things: 1. I was unable to go on the tubing adventure because of a weight limit. 2. I couldn't go ziplining because of a weight limit. 3. My ankles from the flight looked like stove pipes once we landed. 4. The woman next to me tried to put the arm rest down on the plane and I had to move my fat out of the way. Instead of getting upset...I've promised myself that I'm going back to do all the things I couldn't do this time. Also...I bought myself a sundress that I will be wearing when I go back. It's an xl...out of the regular size section of the store. I'm going to pin it up in my room and picture myself floating down the river in my tube...or ziplining through the trees! I also can't wait to have to pull the strap of the seatbelt on the lane so that my seatbelt is tight enough! I can't wait for May 14th...

Howdy all!! I'm back from Kauai...it was an incredible trip. Apparently I love snorkeling! I wanted to make note though of a few things: 1. I was unable to go on the tubing adventure because of a weight limit. 2. I couldn't go ziplining because of a weight limit. 3. My ankles from the flight looked like stove pipes once we landed. 4. The woman next to me tried to put the arm rest down on the plane and I had to move my fat out of the way. Instead of getting upset...I've promised myself that I'm going back to do all the things I couldn't do this time. Also...I bought myself a sundress that I will be wearing when I go back. It's an xl...out of the regular size section of the store. I'm going to pin it up in my room and picture myself floating down the river in my tube...or ziplining through the trees! I also can't wait to have to pull the strap of the seatbelt on the lane so that my seatbelt is tight enough! I can't wait for May 14th...

I voted too! Good luck!!

When I had mine...they just hook a bunch of electrodes to your head...then they ask you to go to sleep. If.you do have sleep apnea they come back into the room...wake you up and put a cpap machine on you...this forces air into your lungs. Many people have told me that they feel like a million bucks after...because they manage to have a proper sleep. Sleep apnea is a big health risk. Its worsened by obesity. Many people that require a cpap machine lose weight on their own because they have so much more energy during the day. A proper sleep is key! I didn't have sleep apnea btw so after sleeping for the night they release you. Its no biggie. Good luck to those of you that are going for that test. Btw...if insurance hears that you have sleep apnea...you're much more likely to get insured for the lap band. Sleep apnea causes a lot of stress on your heart. This is what I learned when I worked at the insurance company anyway. Hope this helps. Have a great night all!!

Mine is 2 weeks of nothing but optifast and water Monhass

I am...here is the view from my room...its amazing here. Kauai is fantastic! Two more weeks to go. [ATTACH]26328[/ATTACH]

I am very nervous about my pop/ soda habit. I currently drink at least 1 liter of soda a day. Its Diet Dr Pepper. I also love my coffee with French Vanilla International Delight creamer. Funny now that this is becoming real that I'm more worried about what I drink than what I eat??

That is amazing!! You look fantastic girl...congratulations!!!!

Today is the first day of the rest of my life. I signed the financing papers today...agreeing to pay back $21,936.24 with interest included. My date is set for May 15th, 2013. My start with weight issues goes as far back as I can remember with my first memory when I was 5 and crying because I didn't want to wear a bikini to the beach. How do you have body image issues when you're 5? After speaking to my Mom about this memory she was upset...telling me that I was a healthy weight as a child. I have no memories of my family ever saying anything negative to me. In high school I was considered a giant...I'm 5'10" tall and graduated at 190 or so. I would give anything to be there now. I was healthy and active when I was younger. I started to put on weight when I became a server...all that delicious food! I managed to keep weight off because I was constantly on my feet. Then came my sedentary lifestyle. I literally sit at a desk all day yet continued eating all those rich foods and more of them! The heavier I became the more I ate...you know the drill. I've spent thousands of dollars on weight loss and never got anywhere. Last year, my Mom had a heart attack and had a stent placed. Only one...but it was scary. My Dad was diagnosed with diabetes about 20 years ago and just in February suffered a minor stroke. They detected three blocked arteries in his heart and he underwent a triple bypass...exactly one month ago today. He has overcome alcoholism, my Mom lost 60 lbs 10 years ago and kept it off...and they go through this. I had to start asking myself some serious questions. Is this the path I wanted to take? Did I want to continue playing Russian Roulette with this amazing body I have? Although my parents have made healthy changes...they still did damage...I only hope I'm not too late. Even if this is my fate, I will enjoy every last minute in this gift...my body. Life is too short and I'm sick of asking myself what if!!?? The time is now, and I'm thrilled to start this new chapter of my life. This tool...will be only that. There is nothing more precious than life, and my aim is to start living it. I start this journey with the trip of a lifetime to Hawaii. I return home to my first appointments with my medical team and a liquid diet and will have this surgery on May 15th of this year. What an amazing year this is going to be! These changes, right from morbidly obese damage(my current weight is 310 lbs), to my goal weight of 159lbs, I look forward now to every day that I wake up breathing. My new goal is to run in a marathon. I turn 40 this year, so hope to run in the Queen City Marathon on my 42nd birthday! Thanks for reading everyone...and for all the support I've already received here. It means a lot. Band together now has a whole new meaning for me! Many of you are truly inspirational...and I look forward to becoming a member of Onederland, having hundreds of NSV's and even getting on the scale! Thanks to all of you...for being you! Leanne

Sounds like you've got the world by the tail! Not only do I want to say congrats on your weight loss but thank you so much for your service to our country! Have a great night...

Nice kimber ... I'm not too worried about the carbonated drinks...but me without coffee...it wouldn't do me any good to be a grouchy gal after losing all that weight!!

I heard today that the doc is away on May 7th so because of the trip...I can't have surgery until the 14th of May. Kind of disappointing but at the same time...will give me more time to prepare! Catwhisperer are you going on the same day as me or April 30th?

I heard today that the doc is away on May 7th so because of the trip...I can't have surgery until the 14th of May. Kind of disappointing but at the same time...will give me more time to prepare! Catwhisperer are you going on the same day as me or April 30th?

Wow...what an awesome change in you. Just excellent!! Way to go you!!!

I can't wait to look on Pinterest! I have a board called the new me and some lapband recipes will be just the ticket!!

Great idea...would love to see some before and after!

I can't find sugar free in Canada! I'm also big into coffees in the morning with full fat full sugar French vanilla int delight! I'm sure that cutting these things out will make a massive difference in my weight. I also go through drive thru every morning and get a double double. I think this week I'm going to try a large coffee with sweetener only and see what me thinks of that!

What an inspiring post catfish! I am just starting my journey and am excited to know this works!

I hear you about panicking...garlic bread and I are currently having a torrid love affair!! I would be thrilled if we went through this at the same time...I contacted the doctor the other day to ask some questions and find out about support groups. I'm supposed to be hearing back shortly as well. I guess the receptionist was away so they were unable to confirm my date but it still sounds like a go. I'm busy at work like crazy but am washing a couple of loads of summer clothes this weekend. I can't believe in 7 days that I'm flying to Hawaii! Let me know about your date cat whisperer and I'll do the same. Good luck to everyone. Just over a month until our lives change forever...for the better!

I'm the same way so I'm not sure how supportive I'll be but we'll do it together!