Beach Lover

Ladies...do i seem like the type that would have a naughty list or do something on purpose to give the old boy a heart attack!!!!!!!!! not me...not me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!lol

Okay so today I went shopping and bought a pair of pure white jeans...size 10-11...my hubby is going to faint...I am not ready to wear them but after plastics maybe I can...........He has always wanted to see me in a pair of them....One of our first dates I was in a pair of white pants and he still brings it up to this day..................Am i doing this for him or for me......hehehehehehehe

I find that my motivation needs regular "care and feeding" - going to a bridal show sounds like an excellent way to get your head in the right place! You've got a lifetime of healthy eating ahead of you with your soon-to-be husband, and this is a good time to get both of you on the right track.
Can you find some healthy treats that appeal to you more? I find that most of the time I can find low-carb, sugar-free substitutes that will make me happy without sucking me into the carb/sugar vortex (and I'm VERY prone to getting sucked in). I make no-flour, sugar-free oatmeal chocolate chip Cookies, that taste great, and I can make 6 and still have some left on the counter after a couple of weeks. I even found myself a sugar-free low-carb recipe for pecan pie at Christmas so I could enjoy some without getting off track. It's good enough even my husband will eat it! Those are still treats, and not necessarily low calorie, but they're things I can truly enjoy in moderation without ending up on a binge. Don't suffer with foods you don't enjoy, find some you DO. There are some great recipe sites out there.

I think we all go through a resentment period after the 6 month mark. We have been good for so long and the old habits want to creep back in. I too have been fighting the resentment. I haven't gained but my weight has slowed down drastically. I keep reminding myself that I really have to stay with this way of life because it is what my body responds to even though my mind wants to go another way. It sounds like you have started the path back to a clean way of living and if you stay with this wonderful group your support will be there. Thanks for posting your feelings because you are really voicing the same worries and concerns of many. It helps to hear others are struggling and working past it which in turns gives others like myself a stronger resolve. You can do this!! You have already lost a tremendous amount of weight and I know you will get past this!

I am in Palm Coast. It is between Daytona Beach and St.Augustine.

I am so happy that everything has worked out for you! Pray avails much and it is true that if God has it in your plans it will happen! Best of wishes to you!

All great advice & encouragement. Thank you. I told my fiancé what I needed to do to get back on track, cleaned out anything that is a stumbling block for me from the fridge & cupboards and stocked up on healthy foods. These first couple days have been hard. My first day with my "dessert" of plain ff greek yogurt with PB2 & stevia I felt down right depressed. Today I am going to a bridal show & Wednesday I have my first 2 appointments to try on wedding dresses. That should kick my butt into high gear!

So good to know there are prayer warriors on this forum. My prayers for each of you. Particularly for LivingForGod for smooth sailing from now to the 29th.

What God has planned for you, no man can stop. I've been worried that my insurance authorization won't get approved and I keep reminding myself that if God has ordained for me to have this surgery, it will happen no matter what.
You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery!

Well I just got off the phone with my dr office and I have to pay $868 before surgery. But she said I could pay half before surgery and half after. THANK GOD! So I have to pay about $430 before. Surgery date is Jan 29th!!!!!

I am switching to DePaul, I filled out the paperwork and sent it in today.
I also filed a complaint with Joint Commission.

Find another practice ASAP and call your patient advocate at your insurance company for help.

Well it's 1 pound but still a loss. They weren't kidding when they said the loss slows down after 6 months!!
Was 211
Now 210

CW: 221 - lost 5ibs!

Weight's been up all week, this morning weighed in at 173!!! 3 pounds thank gawd

Well it's 1 pound but still a loss. They weren't kidding when they said the loss slows down after 6 months!!
Was 211
Now 210

I have not saved a lot because the quality of food has gone up..i buy only the best of everything because I deserve it...I am also looking for different recipes that look nice and taste great so I am always buying new spices and eating things I never ate before...Good stuff..lol

I live in Palm Coast but my surgery was in Boca Raton with Dr. Shillingford. I was a self pay and it was $10,500. He is an awesome surgeon!

I'm in Palm Coast but my surgery was in Boca Raton. Best of luck to you!!

So as you all know I was denied by my insurance. So I had to do an appeal. I sent in a lot of medical records a letter from my PCP and a letter I wrote. I sent all that in on Dec 30. They received it on the 31st. They told me it will be 30 days before they made a decision. So I checked about a hour ago and they reversed the denial and approved it. I AM TOO HAPPY. I TRUELY THANK GOD BECAUSE WITHOUT HIM, IT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE!!!!

Good for you!!! You are going to really love your sleeve and new life!

They reversed my denial. I was approved today!!

I have tried that and it is an option. I think it was rather expensive though. I'm already buying fruits for my kids and for the infused Water I have been drinking. Could do a price comparison and see which would be better. Thanks for the recommend.

Hey everyone, I just wanted to share with you, that on Saturday the 4th of January I married my soul mate. My choice to have vsg surgery has been one of the best health and wellness decisions I have ever made. On the day of my wedding just a few days shy of 6 months post op I was down 92 pounds from day of surgery. I went from a size 22-24, 286 pounds to 194 pounds and a size 14 wedding dress! I feel amazing! If there is anyone wondering if they should do it, I hands down thank that you should do it. The changes are amazing. Toasting to me, my new husband, my healthier life, and to all of you who have taken the plunge into this journey as well as those who are standing on the edge... jump and be prepared to fly! Good bless you all!

All progressing well.........surgery was June 24. I started 2 weeks prior to surgery at 418, day of Surgery I was 399. Today I weighed in at 292