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I am likely going to do small mini goals and one huge reward at the end. I think the small mini goals are more attainable and measureable. The one large goal might be a little discouraging depending on how much you have to lose, and me at 150 that's a whole person, so I think 25lbs are my mini goals.

I reminded myself that I am a fighter and I hate when people tell me I can't or shouldn't do something, so all this past week I have been forcing myself to drink 60 oz of Water every day. I really dislike water so usually I can go days without it. I am already down 6 additional pounds. I am hoping I can be at 300 or close to 300 by my last visit. I am gamed now and I was never sold on bypass anyway so if I fail, I only have myself to blame and will cross that bridge if it ever happens.

Thanks, I still don't know what I am going to do. For almost 6 months, I was and now I feel lost even though I wanted this before the beginning of the year. So are you going to have the lapband or will you move forward with the bypass?

Thanks Vicky, your advice helps but I have been pretty bum'd about the news.

Very Disappointed, I am extremely disappointed. Went to my PCP today, to discuss the Band, and she said, she would not recommend it because she thinks I need the Bypass. Her rationale was that she's seen to many patience not lose enough and that technically, at 315, I would need to loose around 150 and that's not realistic on the band. I am upset because I read so many of the success stories and it seems the norm. Maybe I'm kidding myself, but I was really excited and now that carries a heavy weight on my decision. Has anyone else Doctor advised of this?

A liquid diet that is used by and was used by many hospitals..they have soups and all diferent flavor shakes.

My challenge is going.to be eating six meals a day. I usuly only eat once or twice...very sluggish metabolism.

Took the Hpylori test and the venus doppler today.. All thats left is the last supervised visit and the letter from my PCP.. HOPEto be banded during holidays...also down 1 pound. Will try to.lose 10 more. On my way so sxcited.

That's awesome, I'll be so happy when I finally get my date. Will know next month.

That is the most uncomfortable thing to have to wear to bed, not to mention their is nothing sexy about wear a full blow oxygen tank to bed. At least that is what it feels like. I am only 31, and I feel foolish and awkward with it on. Plus, I've had 3 sleep studies done and I can't tell you that the mask made me sleep in better or feel anymore rested when I woke up. So I am not sure that I will get it.

You are likely to feel just that Jessica, but ultimately is up to you and if you decide to keep it your business, then do just that.

I can appreciate where your coming from but I am still not telling him because he'll try to talk me out of it and I am to psyched to have that happen. I did finally tell someone and she will be with on the surgery date. My cousin is like my sister so I have all the support I need on that day. My family is very, very large and so is my husbands, I don't need to be the topic of conversation for the next year...Thanks for your opinion and again, I can appreciate where your coming from but my decision is rock solid.

Thanks I had a really great day the next so it made up for it. I am hoping that I can go and have my colon cleaned before the surgery. I use to get it done on the regular but slipped off. I think that helps with feeling emotionally stable as well.

Oh my gosh, I had a bad day..Really stressed out eating all kinds of chocolate. I know I can't do this when I get my band.

I know, I will likely tell him. Yes, I love ice-cream but I am lactose intolerant and everytime I eat it, I get really bad cramps and pain in my stomach. My doc does not require 2 family pledged support. I am just waiting to finish the supervised diets so that I can get a date.

I too have two more visits and I am done with the nutrionist. I have completed. I am waiting on my PCP's letter, and the HPylori test. I'm kinda glad I'm having during the holiday's caz normally it would be and excuse to eat.

This is true. My husband doesn't think I need it. He believes that because I have a very atheletic build and use to work out, that I should do that again, and I'll be fine.

I had a horrible experience with the sleep study, but it was mainly me. The place tht I went to have taken over 3 rooms in the HIlton so it was much like staying in a hotel. The issue is that I didn't like being away from home wi th that dang machine on top of my lip..