christasha

Tomecia . . . I'm glad you put your pic up there . . . it was a HUGE step for me too .. . head shots are so deceptive . . . and then I see ALL of me and start getting really depressed. And then realize YEA .. .I'm doing something about it . . . even at this old age!

Carol .. . I've got an early call Monday too . . . 5:30 for an 8:00 appointment . . . but I get to go home . . . knock on wood. Have a good weekend . . . it's all about US this month!!!!!

Chris

and in one month we will start looking so different! Yea Us!

Chris

I hope the gall bladder heals quickly .. . so you can move on to Band Land too! Sorry the pictures were so big . . . still working on that. Maybe a tech type person can give me some hints lol

Chris

Good idea Carol . . . first one home (and capable of sitting at a computer) . . . start a new thread

Chris

Oh I think it has to go uphill from here! Good for you! and Yea for the wireless! R u going home today too? Keep us posted

Chris

and now I have to learn how to make pictures SMALLER

I'm going to do a monthly picture story for myself . . . so I'm posting my before pics today. Join in!

(if this works)

Thank you! I like seeing everyone . . . and that reminds me I have to get pictures taken before Monday! I want to have before and after pics for SURE!

Chris

Miss Laura .. .how do you get your picture on here? I've looked everywhere and can't figure it out . ..

Chris

Heavy . . . it won't be long and you'll have to have your wedding ring resized! THAT will be a great day!

Chris

Glad you can join us . . . even GLADDER it's ALMOST HERE!!!

Chris

So when do you go sir? I wish you the very best!

Chris

I built my own . . . got the chain I liked . . . and then the "tab". I put the "No NG Tube" on the top line . . .that was my first concern . . . I never wore jewelry before . . . now I have a reason to wear silver . . . and I'll keep the links we have to remove as I go along

Chris

Ok. . .now I have tears in my eyes from laughing . . . I needed that today too! I love The Avenue answer you had! Keep the chuckles coming!

Chris

I HATE the size 9's who say they are fat . . . ugh .. . Byte me!

I don't say much about being fat .. . it's obvious .. . but everyone who asks where I shop gets "the fat store" for an answer. There used to be a store called Pretty and Plump . . .I called it Fat and Ugly . . . and had all my friends calling it that too. One day we were sitting somewhere talking about our errands for the day and one of us said we had to go to the Fat and Ugly store . . .and some man sitting at a table close to us sprayed his mouth full of soda all over the place because he burst out laughing so hard .. . hey truth is truth .. . that's why I'm on this journey!

Chris

I have all my meds in a basket . . . my bedroom is torn apart and I have to get it cleared up so I can do all my bedding and be comfy . . . I'm STARVING TODAY . . . I'll be on just Water and Propel for 3 days afterwards . . .UGHHHHH .. . the lady from the doctor's office told me I won't be able to tolerate the Protein drink I'm using now after surgery . . . how the hell does she know that???? I'm ready for it to be over . . . BUT the grandkids are due any minute .. .that will keep me busy for a couple hours until I can put them down .. . 1 year and 2-1/2 . . . and I just keep moving around and getting nothing accomplished.

Chris

At our preop class yesterday, they said we should get a Medic Alert necklace or Bracelet . .. anyone else hear that? It should have:

No NSAIDS or Asprin

No NG Tube

Post LabBand Surgery (Gastric Bypass as appropriate)

Hummmm .. . I'll think about it .. .

Come up for air - breath into a bag . . . RELAXXXXXXXX . . . everything will work out . . . and to answer your questions . . . NO I would not do the carpets . . . (I'm basically lazy) . . . I would do a bit of decorating each day for a week . . . check your "must have's list" . . . put everything in one place. I know this is stressful - but don't drive yourself insane in the process I have my surgery on Monday . . . and I'm aiming to get my bedroom clean (well clean enough) . . . cover my recliner with something soft and clean . . . and kick back. I know - easier said than done . . . but that's the way I'm going at it. Good Luck!

Hugs

Chris

Well after my preop class yesterday, I found out I'll be on ice chips, Water and propel for 3 days . . . and THEN can add broths and SF juice, popcicles, etc. After a week I can add cream Soups (STRAINED) and runny cream of wheat or rice . . . two weeks out I can start adding mushies . . . so I don't have much of a shopping list at this point . . . ugh . . .

Chris

Unless you talk to someone in our shoes . . . the skinny world does NOT understand why we would go home and have the wine and food . . . but I for one know EXACTLY what you mean! I took this week off (before surgery) as vacation . . . to putter around . . . clean (which I keep putting off) . . . do the all day pre-op stuff tomorrow . . . and try to relax. I figured I'd be driving everyone at work nuts . . . so I might as well keep it to myself. Good for you! Keep up the GREAT work!

Chris

That is awesome news! Congrats! Here we GOOOOO

I shorten all sorts of names - but I still can't think of one to call my band! If your dr is OK with adding the meat and veggies . . . it does help . . . but I would follow what he says for sure. I've also been drinking hot Decaf tea . . . that seems to help my hunger too. Last resort - I go to sleep

Chris

That's a busy 1st week of Dec!

I'm 57, widowed for 17 years - 2 kids and 2 grandkids - all of whom will be living with me again starting the week after my surgery (ugh) because of my d-i-l's medical problems. My daughter lives here but is a grad student and by next fall should be gone to get her doctorate somewhere . . . I've been overweight for 25 years - after two rotten marriages (one is in a mental hospital now, and one drank himself to death) - I used my weight for a shield. This past year it has become an anchor around my neck. My knees can't take it - my hip hurts - and I have arthritis in my back now. The weight HAS to come off . . . from May to Oct I was having to use a cane to walk if I went any distance. I'm to young for that (ok youngsters - don't laugh) .. . I want so much to be "normal" like the rest of the world! I can't wait for Monday!

Chris

May I call you Ant? Have to call you something . . . or another name would work too (I amuse myself). My diet is 3 Protein drinks and then a meal with 3 oz meat (protein), 1/2 cup veggies, 1/2 cup carbs and 1 cup salad - dressing on the side. Also 1 tennis ball sized piece of fruit. I can eat the food any time during the day. I usually have an apple during the early afternoon, and, because I'm lazy, a lean cuizine for dinner with broccoli I steam on the side. Usually skip the salad . . . again the word lazy comes into play here . . . actually - think I 'll head to store and get some more broccoli for the LAST 5 DAYS (Sunday . . . nope . . . they said eat "regular" Breakfast (and what the hell does that mean? my favorite "regular" Breakfast would be an omlete, hash browns and pancakes .. . don't think so this time!). Good luck . . . keep us all posted . . . I'm getting ancie (like I know how to spell that?)

Chris