DawnWhite

well me too! I have drunk atleast four glasses of water today and without any sweetners in it! I am very proud of myself. Juice was always my problem, because I hate SODAS! I went for my pre-op testing and I am down 11 lbs...yea Hey beautiful little girl tyme4change, she looks very happy! Enjoy your little ones because they grow up pretty quick.

Feeling alot better today...skipped yesterday because was busy at home acting up with my kids and having a good time playing around. It really took my mind off of eating and yes i still cook lots of food because it's very healing and helping me, believe it or not. I know people might say i am crazy but i am not. Today is my youngest daughters 4th birthday. She is the avatar on my personal page. So i must run..... Going to the doctor's tomorrow to weigh in and then get ready to be banded on next wednesday....yea...

Feeling alot better today...skipped yesterday because was busy at home acting up with my kids and having a good time playing around. It really took my mind off of eating and yes i still cook lots of food because it's very healing and helping me, believe it or not. I know people might say i am crazy but i am not. Today is my youngest daughters 4th birthday. She is the avatar on my personal page. So i must run..... Going to the doctor's tomorrow to weigh in and then get ready to be banded on next wednesday....yea...

It's Jan. 15 and I am at work sitting here wondering what kind of dressing i am going to place on my little garden salad tonight. The time is 2:41 pm i am at work. I just finished up my watered down slim fast, because i place it on ice to make it stretch for a lot longer, and wondering what i am going to eat! I know for a fact, I can't eat anything but it just slips my mind everytime you know what i mean? I will make it i know i will. I have been on this jacked-up diet since last week wednesday the 9th of Jan. I can't believe i have made it this far. Yes by all means, I have cheated but not big. I have eater a triscuit or wheat thin every now and then. I even tried to eat a veggie burger...(yeah right), felt really guilty and heaven forbid i taste another spoon full of the chicken florentine i made for my family. Thank Godness there weren't any leftovers!!! Oh so i keep telling myself i can do this, and i will. My husband says i will so surely I can..(lol) Talk to you guys later, Gatey-boo p.s. I am cooking alot more food and it's very therapeutic.

No I am not being sarcastic, i am for real about what i write on the blog. It's a healing experience.

Very good information about what else Water! I need to drink more plain Water instead of crystal light and stuff with sweetners in it! Interesting stuff.

Chuckles i would say babysteps are the way to go! I haven't had my surgery yet, but i am taking babysteps towards the 23rd. The closer i get the scarier i get. I will have my pre-op testing done this Friday and my weigh-in and EKG done friday too and I am getting scared...yeah tomorrow is a big day for me...your be fine...I'll be fine and I am mind-set that i am in it to win it and nothing else matters...I know for a fact, I am losing weight even as i type this message and it feels good.

Yes Chuckles I would be sooo interested in meeting everyone! It would be nice to meet the people I chat with and get great information from. Sign me up!

Thank you everyone for the encouraging words...I feel like it is getting easier, especially today!

Only one meeting i have gone too. I haven't gotten any fills yet because i haven't gotten banded yet. I will start attending support groups after i have my surgery on the 23rd! Especially after seeing people from the area who are so supporting on this website.

It's Jan. 15 and I am at work sitting here wondering what kind of dressing i am going to place on my little garden salad tonight. The time is 2:41 pm i am at work. I just finished up my watered down slim fast, because i place it on ice to make it stretch for a lot longer, and wondering what i am going to eat! I know for a fact, I can't eat anything but it just slips my mind everytime you know what i mean? I will make it i know i will. I have been on this jacked-up diet since last week wednesday the 9th of Jan. I can't believe i have made it this far. Yes by all means, I have cheated but not big. I have eater a triscuit or wheat thin every now and then. I even tried to eat a veggie burger...(yeah right), felt really guilty and heaven forbid i taste another spoon full of the chicken florentine i made for my family. Thank Godness there weren't any leftovers!!! Oh so i keep telling myself i can do this, and i will. My husband says i will so surely I can..(lol) Talk to you guys later, Gatey-boo p.s. I am cooking alot more food and it's very therapeutic.

Hello everyone from Texarkana area! I moved from Washington state about a year ago and I am about to be banded on the 23rd of jan. I am really excited and very hungry. I will be banded by Dr. H from Precision Surgery. I am in that awful liguid stage and one salad thinga-magigum...I am sooo glad I found this support group area because i was posting all over the place and I had a group right here in town. I am very excited. How is everyone doing? Anyone else from the Texarkana area having surgery next week with me?

Hi Hippmom, I love your username! Anyway the reason for writing you is to tell you it's good to see someone on here from the Texarkana side..and have used the same doctors as I am going to use. How are you doing?

Yes Chuckles I did my seminar at Wadley. It was so easy and smooth to do and talk with the doctors. They are a married couple that both do the lapband. It's very informative and the seiminars help with all the questions you might have as well. I meet alot of people who were interested, who finished already and were supporting the program. I didn't feel over-whelmed or pressured. It was great for me because after one session i knew that it was going to be right for me. Ofcourse, i had to do more home-work to make sure it was the BEST choice for me, but ultimately I feel comfortable. I will go after my surgery alot more.

Wow...Good luck to you. Hats off to your insurance company. I am so glad too everything is finally happening for me, for us. I'ts a new year and a new beginning to a new US girl..Let's keep each other motivated....I am saving you as a friend..

Oh wow, I see. How far have you come?

Girl this is too funny! I think we definately are the same! I have been cooking my thick behind off! My family are going to gain weight, while i lose weight. I have always been a cooker, but lately I am going over-board! My kids love it though because of all the sweets/treats. I guess it will slim down some later. Thanks for the laugh and encouragement...

That is the exact same diet I am on right now Big as Life...How did you do? I am also walking at lunch to avoid the donuts in the conference room!

I am having my surgery on the 23rd a day after you have yours. I can only say that I am going crazy and sometimes i feel like even the nastiest foods I smell taste good. I have been watching the foodnetwork channel all day everyday! I find that i do better at work than at home in the evenings. I also feel that if i stay busy i can actually take my mind off of food for a moment or so...Going to bed early helps me out too as well! Good luck we can do it!:smile:

I am in east texas and i am going to Dr. Hekier and he is at Lap Band Surgery Texarkana- Serving Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana His office is 2717 Summerhill road in Texarkana TX. His wife also does the procedure and her name is Dr. Rachael Keilin. I am not self-pay but i am quite sure Betty can help you out at thier number. 903-794-band. I hope this helps you. dawn

I know what you mean about being scared, but my insurance is BCBS federal side, and I didn't need pre-approval. Thank Goodness for that. I just needed to meet the criteria and then my doctor set my date. I am going to have my surgery in Texarkana with Dr. Keilin. She is at Lap Band Surgery Texarkana- Serving Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana

Thanks...I was so scared this weekend because i was so hungry after starting my pre-op diet on the 9th of jan. I went to a concert in Dallas with my girls and EVERYTHING smelled so good! I wanted so bad to eat food! I didn't and I was so proud of my-self. I am now able till the surgery to eat a small salad in place of a slim fast. I am on three slim fast and one protein shake and two multi-vitamins everyday. I can eat all the fat/free jello i want and drink all non-caloric drinks...I am going to be ok though.... Thanks again...

Doing the 2 week liguids and stuff now. I am so excited and kind of scared too you guys. I live in Texarkana Texas.. I have been reading the post and they give so much encouragement. You guys are so good for one another and I am glad you are going to be here for me. too. Such a great place to get questions answered and share experiences...I am just so excited and so hungry right now! I invite any help/tips and would love to meet people in my area... Thanks, Dawn

Doing the 2 week liguids and stuff now. I am so excited and kind of scared too you guys. I live in Texarkana Texas.. I have been reading the post and they give so much encouragement. You guys are so good for one another and I am glad you are going to be here for me. too. Such a great place to get questions answered and share experiences...I am just so excited and so hungry right now! :smile: I invite any help/tips and would love to meet people in my area... Thanks, Dawn