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thanks girls for all your feedback...(never thought of myself as tall...lol)...I apreciate the feedback so no post is long..i decided to not go through with it...this was my 2nd time..i honestly believe that through talking with ppl who love and care for me, and my doctor..that i did make the right decision...I am greek, we love food.. you can't tell me not to ever eat spanakopita or greek potatos..oh no no no..(LOL)..thank you for supporting me and all your feedback. I think i just need to go buy some clothes that fit me well, and feel better about myself internally, then maybe one day if it gets to that point i would reconsider (a thrid time?!?!)... Keep praying for me.. *hugs* Kat (greekkatgirl66@yahoo.com)

thanks ..i'll try to figure it out :drool:

my b/f doesnt want me to go through with this. the price for the fee is so much (more than i can afford). i keep thinking i can do so much for $300.00 (its an enrollment fee they charge). im on the fence again. i dont know what to do..im on day 2 of liquids and so damn depressed its killing me. my daughter is crying because in 2 weeks she's turning 13 and she really doenst want me doing this and no matter how i explain it, she s sad....im 240 5'3..not HUGE..but enough to make me sick when i look in the mirror...i have no health issues..other than im fat....this decision is killing me. i dont know if im doing the right thing...

thanks hon

I start liquids/protein today.i couldnt sleep...all night i kept tossing and turning..i had all the stuff going through my head last night and whats gonna be coming up..whew...day one..i'm grabbing a shake and hitting the road..going to work peace

i'm on the liquids/protein...yuk!...fist day..wish me luck..talk to y'all soon..

I start liquids/protein today.i couldnt sleep...all night i kept tossing and turning..i had all the stuff going through my head last night and whats gonna be coming up..whew...day one..i'm grabbing a shake and hitting the road..going to work peace

I can't explain what it's like to go through this with no support. My 12 soon-to-b 13 year old is worried i'll get skinnier than her..(odd), she (i've mentioned before) is upset i'm doing it a day after her bday (worked around work schedule). The b/f is against surgeries period doesn't think i've tried everything..now i'm second guessing..i know this is what i want. I know my b/f was attracted to me the way i am. Do i risk losing him when i get skinny? Well then he never truly loved me. This will be the real test. I don't have anyone else...it's hard when you dont have support. What do you do?

Thanks Take care all of you (**hugs**)

omg I can't believe you said that......... Good luck to you

Hi cindy!! The preop class for some of us is tonight 430-730...I start my liquid diet tomorrow...ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'll see ya the 30th too hopefully... I'll have to check out the book, sounds interesting

I have my preop meeting. It'll be nice to meet some new faces. I start my liquid/proteins tomorrow...i just don't feel like i've shopped enough. All i bought was shakes..eh, i'll get somemore..broth, sugar free jello..i'll have more of an idea once i get there.

I have my preop meeting. It'll be nice to meet some new faces. I start my liquid/proteins tomorrow...i just don't feel like i've shopped enough. All i bought was shakes..eh, i'll get somemore..broth, sugar free jello..i'll have more of an idea once i get there.

I work in an office where i interact w/ ppl everyday! I've mentioned my surgery (soon to come) to a few close co-workers..but i too wonder what ppl will say. my liquids starts in 2 days, that will be the first dramatic effect when i lose just a few from that.

Thanks :cursing:..I called my local superwalmart and no Greek yogurt :embaressed_smile: I have no whole foods here..i'll have to go to the Greek store thats 45 min away..eh, its ok, nice sunday driving hehe

cindy-hope for a speedy recovery..take care and i'll be thinking of you

glad to help :thumbup:

sounds like you're a great cook!

i love asparagus & your recp is very easy. i make an asaparagus salad: bunch of aparagus, using 2/3's of the stalk cutting in inch pieces. spread on a cookies sheet with salt/peper & olive oil - bake 350 for about 10mins. i like a bit of crunch boil 1 cup of ronzoni smart taste rotini (any kind will do) when pasta & aparagus is done i mix in a bowl along with 3/4c feta / 2 healthy tbsp of olive salad (get at sams club - has 10 diff kinds of olives in a oil/vinegar mixture) / 2tbs of lemon juice / tsp lemon zest / 1/4c greek salad dressing.... chill I'll try it! sounds great, is this a cold salad or a warm salad? (whatever you do don't get the Greek salad dressings that you buy from the store..yuk!..LOL)

aren't pot stickers high in fat? I love pot stickers dont get me wrong..but its ok to eat them? I guess i'll find out when i go to my class monday,,, what am i shooting for? High protein? did you see my asparagus rec?

Great! thanks!

where do we get the magic bullet from? I've heard of it..walmart?

thanks, its sad

Lemon-Garlic Flavored Asparagus: (omg this is sooooooooooo easy and yummy!!) Ingredients: garlic lemon (fresh) Asparagus Evoo 1/3-1/2 cup Evoo, 1-2 minced garlic, Juice of one lemon...Mix these 3 in a little bowl to get them all together blended. pour in a pan (big enough for the asparagus (please do NOT use canned!!)) over the asparagus. Have them marinate for about an hour. Get out the George Forman (you can also use a stove top grill). Put on the forman and cook until bright, shiney green and wilted just a bit. Make sure you turn them ever so often if you are grilling on stove or outside. I never used to eat asparagus until I ate this. It's awesome!

I've tried Tillapia vs Orange roughy and i get too much of a fish smell with Tillapia, plus i like the taste of Orange Roughy. Good luck, and as we say : kali oreksi (pronounced kah-lee oreksee) in other words bon apetite :thumbup: