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Tomorrow is my day. But I am on total liquids. all day. sugar free popsciles, sugar free Jello, broth, Soup, Water and protien shakes... YUM! So today is my last supper. (sorry Jesus) Just remember why we are doing this and the outcome we want. Plus we will lose some weight pre-op. Keep your eye on the Prize. That is a healthy whole person. Right? Good Luck! Mary:cool:

My husband and I are the only ones who know what I am doing. I am having my band placed while on a vacation week. I didn't want to have to go through the office for anything. If I told my boss the whole place would have known and tried to talk me out of it. I have co-workers that when I try to lose weight they try to. It 's crazy. They watch me like a hawk. What I eat, don't eat etc... Family: My mother is a food pusher. She thinks nothing ails you that food can't cure. She would freak out if I told her about this. I will tell her afterwards. My 21 daughter lives with her so she doesn't know either. My son knows something is going on but not sure what. I will talk to him about it the day before I go to the hospital. His grandmother works in the OR at the hospital, so she will keep him posted on me. (First husband's mother.) It's all about me. My children are 18 and 21. They both have jobs and their lives now. It's my turn. I have fought this my whole life. I want to be a healthy person for me. My husband is supportive and I thank god for that. He works with a lady that had it done and now is 100% behind me. Thank You God For Kelly! I believe it is a personal choice whether I tell someone or not. Which is crazy since I am usually a open book. This is my body. My choice. I would have it done if I didn't have anyone behind me. I know the effects of obesity on the body and what my life will look like if I don't do something about it. I am 43 years old and I Am Ready! Mary:whoo:

He said something about the fatty deposits in your liver. I guess that comes from solid food? I am not really sure. He said it just makes it easier to move things around when placing the band. I just know I will be doing whatever he says for me to do. If he said I have to stop eating for a month.. ok....Haha! I really want my band. Mary:D

I have to do 1 week of liquids. My doc said it made things easier to move around inside. Your liver will shrink in size and make it easier to move. I have to start on August 22. So, i am having my last meals this week. I have already gave up sodas and i thought that would be the worst for me. I love my Diet Dr. Pepper........ Water,Water, Water and crystal lite too. Mary

Wow, putting weight loss into perspective? I have fought this fight my whole life. I am 43 years old. I can't even begin to imagine not thinking about it or worrying over it. Or how about being treated like a normal person and not some lazy overweight piece of crap. I am happy for you that you have it like that. I get my band on August 29 th. 1 pound or 100 pounds I will be thankful for every one. Yes, there are other exciting things in life, but right now this is the most important thing to me... Maybe when I get to goal I will feel different. But I wonder how anyone would feel if they had to lose their band. I bet then you would feel way different. Please don't think I am being mean. I just can't imagine it not being a "BIG" part of my life right now. Congrats on your journey! Mary

My doctor said no problem. Just use your legs more when you pick up kids. I have a Sunday School class with the babies 0-9 months. I thought I would have to take some time off. They said that's fine. Just be careful and lift with your leg muscles. Different strokes for different folks... Mary:rolleyes

Went for my pre-op appointment yesterday and the nurse said to keep the sugar grams in the single digit range. Also, the Protein and carbs should be around the same. Like Protein Bars and etc.... I haven't had my surgery yet. I go to a class tomorrow about nutrition. So i will let you know what esle i learn. Mary:)

I have decided to tell no one. My husband and I are the only ones that know. I have met some people at support group and of course they know. My mom is a food pusher. This would send her over the egde... My daughter lives with my mother,so I can't tell her. So, after it is over I will tell her. I have co-workers that as soon as i go on a diet, they go on one. If I start going to the gym, they go. So now I stop telling anyone anything. They will just have to figure out what I have done now. HaHa! It helps that I am having surgery on my vacation week, so no one need know. I'll go back with my band and no one will even know. August 29 th is my day! Mary:bounce:

I am off to my first appointment with my doctor. I had this scheduled last year at this time. Found out after pre-op testing done, that my insurance didn't cover it. I was crushed. So, long story short, Today I am going back to my doc to start over again. I am hoping for a August band. I have learned so much on here. I thank god for the help from this board. Thank you so much! All about me now because my baby just finished high school and now it is mom's turn to get her life right. I can't wait to start my journey. Pray for me(those that pray). Mary

I am in here with ya'll. August 29 th is my date. Who says Friday the 13 th is bad luck? I got my date today! Happy!!!! We journey together! Mary:whoo:

Happy, Happy, Happy! I have a Date! August 29th. Could have gone sooner, but want to have it done on my vacation week. Don't want anyone there to know.... I have to do a couple of weeks of diet plans to show him when i go back for pre-op's. They are into the Body For Life books. Thank goodness his office is only 2.5 miles from home. They also have a gym there for the patients. So I start there on Monday with the trainer. It's an awesome place. The support group has meeting rooms there also. This is all in the program fee. On My Way! :whoo:Mary

Hello; I am a newbie, but I have been following your posts also. I am so happy for you! I am going to my first appointment today. Congrats to you! Mary