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Thanks for this info Shrinking! I'll probably do 20, so that would be 5 to and from for each myself and my Mom. Also we are going to meet him in Calexico as well. I was wondering if we could get picked up somewhere other than imperial airport. AA parking would be better for everyone. It's right next to the border. We are driving as well. Thanks again!

Hey everyone! Still doing good on my pre-op diet! I can feel the carb cravings going away, and today I am down exactly 7 Lbs. from the start. Whoohoo!! I'm feeling really good and I can feel the weight just melting off. Can't wait for my surgery! Just about a week and a half to go.

Welcome to the Onederland Caravan! We will do this!!

YIPPEEE!!! Sleeve gets first honors here! Congrats girlie! Who's next?? :confused1: :confused1:

Wow!!! I think we got our first prize waiting in the rafters! Hurry up and go to bed so you can wake up a onederlander! :scared0:

There is always room for one more! Woohooo!!

Jane that is excellent news! I was a bit worried about the long term outcome. I've been a low-fat eater since... well forever really. However, where did that get me? Right where I am today working on WLS #2 and still needing to lose 130 Lbs... :001_smile: Anyhoo, I think this low-carb thing just might be my answer to a perfect marriage with my new sleeve! Let us know what you find out once those crazy Docs give you your own test results... lol Mini, you have done exceptionally well. I canNOT wait until I'm on the other side of the fence with ya!!

Hey Globe, I just wanted to chime in really quick here. I am logging all my food at the daily plate and it has similar pie charts too. I have to eat a very low carb diet right now and I'm finding that my percentages are just the same as yours. I'm not eating anything excessively bad for me either. I'm eating things like Salmon, baked chicken breast without skin, beef trimmed of fat, etc... I was shocked at first but what I learned is the percentages have to be picked up somewhere. Our Carb percentages have decreased significantly. I've been averaging about 16% Carbs... over 50% Fats and the rest protein. I'm also pulling in about 100g or more of protein too (however I'm eating more calories than you). As long as your making healthy choices with your food, I really wouldn't worry. It just looks funny seeing it like that. Also, eating low-carb forces your body to burn fat instead of sugars as fuel. You are burning those fats your eating and also the fat on your body. HTH!

Oh definitely! Maybe I'll scoot in everyone's rooms everyday to say tootle oo.. you never know who might be there. We are right around the corner.. and I can't wait AT ALL!! :001_smile:

We are about the same as far as how much we need to lose, so I say you and I be each others personal cheerleader :001_smile: Go Walker.. Go Walker.. Go Walker.. You will be there before you know it! I can't wait until you do, because I know I will be right around that time myself!! Oh coops, you are ahead of the pack then! GOOOO COOPS!!!!!!!! :eek:

Perfect! I was wondering if the gratuities would be similar to the US. That sounds more than fair. Thanks so much! :001_smile:

Yeah!! All aboard the Onederland train!! Whooott whoott!! Heya good, nice to see you! We'll put you in the driver's seat girl, you are but a hop skip and a jump away!! :crying: You will give us all something to salivate over!! Yeah! Yeah Coops! I haven't seen you in awhile, so I'm super glad to know you are coming along for the ride! You better believe it - I'm going to clean that windshield because I need all the focus I can get! I sooo ready guys! I need to do this for once!

Your surgery is one day after mine! Maybe I will see you there!

I have a few questions for the Aceves Pts who've been there, done that! :-D How much did you tip the driver? Did you tip him each time, or did you just wait until the final drop-off? How much did you tip the wait staff and bell hops? Thanks so much! I don't want to tip too little, and certainly don't want to tip too much either.

Hi and GOOD LUCK fellow September sleever! I’m still pre-op so I can’t help with your questions, but I just wanted to lend my support! J Yay!!

Welcome! Your story sounds a lot like mine? all except the sleep apnea. I wish you very well! I?m here to tell you also that making the choice of the sleeve is much better. You will lose faster and your chances of keeping it off long term are much better. Hope to see you around and let us know how you?re doing!

Whoot!! Wishing you all the very best for tomorrow!! Please check in and let us know how youre getting along! :confused1:

Well I failed to mention I have 78 Lbs to go to get there.. LOL VROOMMMM!!!!!!!

Thanks you too! Definitely keep in touch! It will be interesting to hear how your type surgery does. :confused1:

Fabulous post! :thumbup1:

Hey everyone!! That's right -- let's get this party started! I have exactly 2 weeks until the big day! I'm doing really good on my Pre-Op diet. Yesterday I did much better than day one, that's for sure. It's working though, I'm already down 3.4 Lbs!! In TWO FULL DAYS!! I'm being sooo good. I guess when you have something like this in front of you it will force you to make the better choices. Everyone should want to go into that OR in the best of health, in helping and hopes of a quick and smooth recovery. All the best! Everyone going in this week check in please! Give us your pre-op scoops!! :thumbup1:

Hey Mary and everyone!! Wow I'm feeling so amazing right now! I'm on day three of my lo-carb diet and I'm already down 3.4 Lbs!! Doing really good over here! Mary, look at you! You are so close to goal - that is so awesome! I can't wait until I see you have made it there!! :biggrin: Should be very soon! I have to tell you, I find it hard to do what I'm supposed to unless I have my "Workout Schedule" in front of my face. It's true I tend to get somewhat obsessive with it too, then I end up crashing, which is not good! I just stick to my schedule, or if I miss one session I don't stress and just make sure I catch the next one. Here is my current Schedule in case anyone is interested: Monday Early AM Elliptical 30 Minutes At Work Walking 1.25 Miles Evening Calisthenics 30 Minutes Tuesday Early AM Spinner 30 Minutes At Work Walking 1.25 Miles Evening Elliptical 30 Minutes Wednesday Early AM Spinner 30 Minutes At Work Walking 1.25 Miles Evening Calisthenics 30 Minutes Thursday Early AM Elliptical 30 Minutes At Work Walking 1.25 Miles Evening Spinner 30 Minutes Friday NO WORKOUT TODAY!!! Saturday Early AM Elliptical 30 Minutes Afternoon Treadmill 30 Minutes Evening Calisthenics 30 Minutes Sunday Early AM Spinner 30 Minutes Afternoon Treadmill 30 Minutes Evening Elliptical 30 Minutes Ok everyone, until next time!! :wink2:) Get your workouts on!!