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I am in the same boat!!!!:thumbdown: I hope it will be fine I am taking OTC stuff I feel fine just really nasal and a sore throat:mad: My pre-op is Weds so I hope I can be better by then!

Great! Thanks I forgot the jello!!:thumbdown:

Well less than a week to go! Yesterday I found out my therapist didn't send in my letter:cursing: I meannn I say her th evening before and she was the one saying oh its only a week away! A/w she got it done:cursing::thumbdown: But I did call the Dr.'s office on Monday to check to make sure they had everything and I was brushed off by the peson who anwered the phone :mad: I don't like last minute. I have BCBS and this year it has been changed and they need pre-certification before approval so waiting till the week before seems slacker-ish to me but whatever. I ordered the book Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band it finally came yesterday I am going to read it cover to cover. I am down about 6 pounds but now I caught a horrible cold:frown: and skipped the gym this morning I must go and workout though. I plan to go tomorrow to after church and before some volunteering I need to get done. Hope all is well!

:thumbup: How's everyone? Good I hope! I made it to the gym on Tuesday after my follow up blood work at the hospital then home to watch Obama well him and the Mrs. she is so fly:thumbup: I want to be grown like that at 45!!!:smile: I was a lil po'ed today.. the one friend I told about my surgery I am 90% sure told another friend we have in common. She really just asked me what I decided to do about lapband b/c I mentioned it to her like last year and about my father taking to me about wls. I am po'ed about the way she did it... b/c it was more so to let me know he told her. In all my years of this weight loss journey SHE HAS NEVER ASKED ME ANYTHING..EVER...about losing weight never offered support or anything. Not in a bad way but its just not a topic we really get into. I think that is what has me upset b/c it wasn't a sincere thing. I eventually wrote her back (it was via email) telling her I am having it done same time as the henia next week. She wrote back saying ok good and dont be super woman have support there. That was even more proof he told her b/c I really only told him b/c I needed a ride home and he's the one tht suggested I ask my Mom to come. The deal is I don't feel ashamed but I dont want to broadcast it either mainly b/c I am just getting to the point of accepting that I need such drastic help. I am very independent and this still feels like giving up in order to get what I really want... if that makes sense. I've come to peace with my choice b/c ultimately my goals are to lose the weight and be healthier and I can't get it done without a real tool like surgery... I've tried and have good outcomes but they did not last. I need help but it just bothered me that he told her. I called him and asked him if he said anything to her... he asked why am I asking that:glare: I said well she made a comment that made wonder and I've only told him and my mom, dad and sister sooooo.... He said no he didn't. But I really didnt even have to ask... Anyhoo... tick tock. Still not feel nervous I did look at hernia surgeries on youtube not cute but a pretty basic...

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Well back from the gym. I went to Walmart to get a few more items from the list I posted. I was debating my gym time since the spin class is later so I went after Walmart and did 45 mins on the eliptical get it out of the way. I am mostly resting until later and doing laundry and cleaning up since the parental units :biggrin:will be here in 10 days. Geeeshhh time is flying by! I still don't feel weird or nervous not sure why but I guess it will sink in sooner or later. I have a hernia and I have seen a few more blogs and vlogs with info on that duo procedure. I'll just be glad to move foward. I found some old pics and I just shook my head I feel like I wasted so must of my life being obese I am just glad that it didn't hold me back fom my other goals and dreams. But I am just ready to not be this size anymore, be tired any more, have joint pain anymore, self image issuses anymore...

Just a quick check in. I went to Walmart then went ot he gym since I was out did 45 mins on the eliptical and came home. The spin class is at 5pm so I will go back later for that and maybe te hottub afterwards!

:thumbup:HI EVERYONE!!!!:biggrin::wink2::mad2::thumbup::thumbup::w00t::w00t::w00t::thumbup::thumbup: How goes it??!!! Any workout or workout plans to report?? I hope so!!!! I did Step aerobics and Kick boxing = 2 hours Saturday Yoday I did 45 mins of the eliptical , Weight lifting clas and Kickboxing =2 hours and 45 mins. I plan to do: Monday -Spin class (1 hr) Eliptical (1hr) Tuesday- Spin & Eliptical Weds- TBA I may go to work I work in DC and they are saying it will be a mess so we will see. Thursday- Treadmill (home):w00t: Friday-Treadmill (home):smile: Satuday-Step and Combat:thumbup: Sunday- Eliptical and Body Pump.:thumbup: What are your plans!?!:thumbup:

Just back from the gym:thumbup: I really only have two speeds 125 mph and 0. Like I don't do shades of grey my view on life is very black or white...like Spiderman said that is my gift and my curse. It makes me very on point in my life but things like weight loss you need to enjoy the shades of grey and to be forgiving to yourself. I am working on that. I did 2 classes Saturday and 2 today plus the eliptical:w00t: too much I know but it was a good workout. I cut back on food, watchng calories, drinking shakes and lots of Water. My friend and I hit up Coscto and I got fuze drinks, water, 100% fruit juice boxes and calcuim chews. I did order my Kit it has multivitams, protien, and clacium for the first month that ran me about 100 dollars. I ordered unjury 2 big ones chocolate and unflavored and some samples of strawberry and vanilla to try them out. That's all for now!

Oh cool! I been waiting for a lapband twin lol What kind of pre-op diet are you on?

Hi All!:yikes: I must admit Adkins as never my fave diet yesterday I had the worst headache by 4pm:cursing: I don't do pain and for the most part I stee clear of any and all issues that would bring pain my way:rolleyes: I said let me go to Wendys and get a Jr. bacon cheeseburger and take off the bun then I said let me get 2 b/c there was a lot of traffic and I was starving I swear before I knew it I inhaled :tongue_smilie:BOTH burgers with the buns. O my goodness they tasted like manna from heaven. I called my sister to confess. I told her I was reading through the paperwork I had to sign and if I dont lose enough the Dr. can opt to do open surgery vs. lasp. eeekkk:scared2: I did do the treadmil last night. I slipped again today b/cthere was an office party I had a sandwich and 2 ok 3 pieces of cake... :wink: I tried to stop at one but I should know better that first bite is a slippery slope. I did cook tonight and packed lunch for tomorrow. I called my old gym buddy and we are planning to workout this weekend. :crying: and on Monday. I went to the sneaker sports store on the way home and I invested in new pair of Brooks and good socks. I am taking my multi and filled my Vitamin D Rx I hope I feel a difference soon. Tomorrow back on track. I am PMSing and in the past I'd be eating all day so I am glad that I am at least sticking with some of the plan. That's all for now! :tt1:

Excellent reminder! Looking forward to your updates!! Best wishes!!!

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Thanks for the recc I am ordering it now!

Shopping List General Items Miralax Gas X Strip √ Smooth Move tea Colace Unjury unflavored protein mix Papaya enzyme Protein powder Isopure 30th , 31st, & Feb 1st & beyond 10 calories or less per serving drinks Crystal light Crystal light hydration Diet Snapple Diet Green tea lipton Fruit 2 o all flavored waters not containing vitamins Fuze Diet V8 splash K2O protein water Minute Maid Light Sugar free koolaid w/ a sugar substitute Aquafina/ nestle flavored waters Sugar free popsicles Lowfat veggie, beef, chick broth Sugarfree jello ~100% juices (diluted w/ water)-No pineapple, orange, grapefruit or tomato for 1 month To Do: -mini of 48 oz. a day -6oz an hour -vitamins Shopping List Days 4-15 Feb 2nd - 16th Premixed Atkins Advantage Ensure Muscle Milk Slimfast Protein South beach Worldwide To Do: -1 protein shake every 4 hours -Drink clear fluids 10 cal or less in between shakes -vitamins Shopping List - Day 15 Feb 17th ~Peanut Butter- Smuckers Low Carb, Skippy natural, smart balance, and natural (5 grams of sugar or less)* ~Oatmeal* ~Instant/homemade mashed white or sweet potatoes* ~Oh yeah protein bars Dairy Yogurt- Dannon Lite & Fit Activa, WW Eggs or egg beaters Low fat cheeses Milk –Skim, 1% Soy milk- -Continent light vanilla soy or WestSoy Lite vanilla rice milk Canned Goods Chicken Tuna in water Condiments Low fat mayo Seafood Fresh lump crabmeat Salmon Tuna Flounder Catfish Fruits Bananas, melons Canned fruits in natural juices (no pineapples unless in smoothie) Sugar free apple sauce

Last night was part 1 of my Psch consult. It was not what I expected she asked me about the procedure I guess to make sure I know what I am getting into, she asked about after care and support, also about my self esteem, and fatigue and any pains I have. Other things like meds, if I have ever been committed :lol:lol etc. She asked about family history and my medical history things like my cholesterol level which is 110 and my sugar levels which is only 84. I explained I am in good shape aside from this extra 168 pounds I have lol well not so lol I guess. She said next week will be about the diet post surgery. Yesterday I made a cheat sheet/shopping list for the various stages. I am going to Costo to stock up on the clear juices and water and soups I will need for at least 2 months. I will post my list in case anyone wants to see it or needs ideas! I feel a bit guilty I ate McD's 2 days in a row I havent had McD is over 2 months. :scared2:I am sad about the boyfriend but it was the right thing to do. :thumbup: He seemed very nice and very kind but I need to be with someone who is honest point blank. I said I would give myself 24hrs to have a "pity party" but that's been 72 hours or more ago now so I need to get serious I may have to put myself of a liquid diet if I can't stay focused. I am good all day but the evening is the worst:thumbdown: I still have not used the new treadmill. What is wrong with me? 15 darn minutes? Huh Not good and not a good indicator. Although I got the results of my labs my Vitamin D levels were too low so that can explain a lot of my fatigue and blah-ness (is that a word? lol) the Dr sent a Rx and I will fill that when I get back. On the up side I am going away on a lil trip and can't wait to just have some me time. I am leaving my cell and laptop!!! FREEDOM! :thumbup:The place has a great spa and lots of things to do that are health and spiritually related I am in need of that right now! Have a great rest of the week gang!

JODI THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbup:

Mannnnn I missed!!! I wonder if its on line yet?! I will check back in once I catch up I do like the concept and the clips looked really good! I did catch Larry King Live he had Oprah's team talking about her weight loss efforts and advice for others that was informative.

WOW!!!! January Bandsters are starting the year of with a bang!! Wishing us all well I am Jan. 30th !!! :tongue2::eek:

Wow! Great post! Glad you started the NEw Year off with a bang!! I am looking forward to your updates!

LOL I know that's right! Congrats on your lost thus far!!! My sister lost about 40 pounds on WW with me and she has a belly still and she is swearing by this program called Slim in 6. Its a great cardio workout I saw her for the first tiem in 4 months and that extra cardio has burned then belly fat a lot!:wink_smile:

WOW CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!!!:wink_smile:

Travel Lady you have lost weight that is wonderful! I like your mindset its just time to refocus and set some small goals. When I did WW I tracked everything and that helped me a lot. If you rather do it on line try the daily plate.com its very handy. I actually rejoined WW and plan to keep going the mental stuff is the hard part. There is a co-worker who just told me she was 280 pounds 15 years ago and did a 12 step program to help get it off and keep it off and its a battle everyday. So there are resources out there to help you as well! Please join our 30 day exercise thread!!!

Happy New Year ALL!!! My new year did not go as planned at all bf and I broke up over some lies he told and the worst part was he got caught and kept lying... I have no time for that honestly if he had just said ok here's the deal I would have forgiven him but no he wants to be an a-typical man and keep the lie going. Ughh frustrating b/c I really liked him a lot and he treated me very, very well but I think in his attempt to impress me he said something that he shouldn't have. I am trying not to dwell too much b/c my surgery is on the 30th (they gave me the wrong date) and I still need to lose that 10-15 pounds. This weekend was a waste I should have gone to the gym or at least done the treadmill at home but I didn't. Today is a new day though I taste tested this protein packet by Jay Robb and brought my mini blender it wasn’t too bad and I added fresh strawberries. Its 11 and I am ready to eat now. I feel kind like I am going thru the motions regarding surgery its weird I am not nervous or scared or happy or sad I am just going thru the motions. Did any of you ever feel that way? :wink_smile: My goals for today are to stay on point and do 15 mins mini. On treadmill. :thumbup: