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Did anyone try Dr Dean Ornish's diet? His book was the spectrum, and I lost about 30 on it. Very low fat, no red meat... might have even been no meat only fish. I couldn't live on it. Lisa

I'm glad you're doing well. Where was your surgery? Lisa

Wow, Sept is filling up! We are all going to do awesome and look fabulous!

Going through that too! Darn I'm going to miss my friend, "food". But I look forward to being BEST friends with "skinny jeans"! I will have to have pizza and beer next week before I start the preop diet. One last time...

I am Sept 15th in Mexico. As far as weather, I would think it would still be warm, sorta like Florida? However, I could be wrong 21 days to go! I wish it was today, LOL! Lisa

I'm praying today that both of you have flawless surgeries and speedy recoveries! Lisa

Oh, Tony, I feel for you! I'm going to be starting mine soon and I really dread it! Stay strong!! Lisa

Whoa, baby! Can't wait to meet him!! Lisa

Nice to meet you, Krystal! My daughter lives in Seattle. I'll be praying for you tomorrow. Let us know how it goes! Lisa

Thanks for giving the heads up on the stall. Good to know what to expect... thanks! Lisa

I remember reading that it wasn't a problem to travel back into the US if you have your driver's license, birth certificate and a receipt where you applied for your passport. Well, I applied for my passport today (my surgery is Sept 15th with Dr Aceves), but they didn't give me a receipt! He said I can go on line in a few days and print off that it's "processing". Is that the receipt that people are referring to? Someone please say yes, or I'm going to panic! Lisa

Oh good. Hubby has that. Mine showed as "processing" today, so I feel like mine will be here in time. Thanks Sue!

Cheating? No, I don't see it as some miracle cure, while I sit on my behind, eating ice cream. We still have to do our part to make the most of this opportunity. I know a girl who's cousin had a lap band a month or so ago. She was qualified by medicaid after being turned once. This girl is a true food addict, and has GAINED WEIGHT since being banded. So no, it's not cheating, just a useful tool in which we can gain control of our lives. Lisa

I'm so happy for you! You're doing wonderfully!! Lisa

You know, I simply don't understand why insurance companies don't get that if we loose weight and get healthy, they will be paying out a whole lot less in the long run than if we end up with chronic illnesses caused by obesity. My insurance doesn't cover it at all, so I had no choice but to self pay. So to Mexico I go I will loose this weight and I will have a life!! Lisa

That's wonderful! Keep up the good work, girl!! Lisa

What a walk down memory lane! I did most of these, too. I was just saying I need to cancel my weight watchers. No sense in paying that $40 every month. Lisa

Wow, y'all are doing FANTASTIC!! Such an inspiration to those yet to be sleeved

Nice to meet you! I'm a Sept sleever myself! Lisa

So glad to hear y'all are doing so well! I hope you con't to heal and have a good trip home. Can't wait to see what big losers y'all are gonna be! Lisa

How are you feeling? Lisa

Sounds so yummy! Thanks for posting!

Pork rinds! I would have never thought! Thanks for posting this!! Lisa

Thanks for this! I love these things, glad to have a version I can enjoy after sleeving! Lisa

I'm so glad this thread was started! I am 23 days away and have been really stressing. I've been trying to keep my attention focused on planning for it. Heck, I've already packed! The time is just dragging! I, like you, thought perhaps I should leave the forum for now, to force my attention else where, but I just can't seem to do that. I'm even neglecting my farm on facebook I love the idea of freezing the meals and cleaning out the clothes. I'm going to get busy on this! I think it's amazing how supportive the folks are here! Glad I stumbled onto this site!! Lisa