puurdypatty

Hey there! I am taking two weeks off.My surgeon will allow up to 3 weeks. So, I am going to take what I can. I know disability will only pay me 60% but, my sick time at work, will kick in the rest. It will just be retarted getting two checks. You know what I mean. So, now about you...it is getting very close!!! Time flies once you have a date set.

Hey thanks for the comment! I am feeling great! I have been cheating since they pushed the dates...but today I am back on track....amazingly even with cheating I am still losing. So how's things looking for you?

Hey thanks! When is your surgery?

Hey thanks for the sympathy! It does suck to be on the 4 more weeks mind frame. But, yes more time to prepare is great! I don't really know what to say on youtube. I am gonna have to be more creative, and I might be taking videos of me post -op.

Hello I am from Southern California. I am drinking "Premier Protein" form Costco they care 30 grams of protein and 1 gram of sugar and the rest of the goodie stuff...with 160 calories. I am not on a liquid diet just yet, they haven't put me on one...I am on a high protein no carb diet., with one meal a day. ADVICE DON'T BE NERVOUS! THIS IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOU.

Hey girl, well I won't be seeing you on the 20th. They pushed my surgery to Feb 16, so they changed my pre-op day . GOod luck!

Don't worry I was in the same mind frame...seeing everyone around this site having their dates and then I got mine! So you are due up girl! Take all this in and learn so you will be more prepared. I am actually getting nervous truth be told. I have been thinking about how it's in two weeks...and OMG am I gonna make it. All this. But, I know I will be fine. Talk to you soon girl.

CONGRATS ! DANG 7 LBS IN A WEEK! That is awesome! Are you getting nervous 2 more weeks girl! It's on for both of us. I read your "welcome" Having family HX that is not so "good" is definately one of my keys to wanting to lose weight, so I can relate. Just remember "2009 it all goes down"

Yes, I can tell you have lost. Congrats!

I am so glad you stopped by. I have been wondering how you been? Hows everything going down? Talk to you soon. Take care.

Yah, I requested the whole day off from work. SO you are sooo young. It's great that you made the choice now. Because it gets really hard later. What time is your appt on the 20th? I will be there like at 8am.

YAY! I am excited and happy for you. Atleast you get a second chance at the liquid mess. You will now be more motivated because you are on your way. I was thinking last night...that I am now 19 days away from my surgery..wow!

Yeah definately hope you get better before surgery. So is the 20th your long OFFICE DAY too?

:thumbup:You can do it! Once you know everything is going smoothly, you will jump right back on track! I know it's hard girl. So don't emotionally eat! That's the worst because it consist of junk food. Cheat with like a salad. Look at me talking like I know whats up....hhaa..everything will fix it self. This is our year girl! P.s I started a youtube VLOG...check me out....YouTube - puuurdypatty's Channel

Hope your day went well. How is the diet ?

Yeah that has to be frustrating when they are like way booked. Have you heard of Dr David Oliak? He has been on TV and is the one to band me. I am quite surprised they got me in so fast.

Ok so I went to Costco, and well the shakes that my dietitian recommended are the best they had. They are called PREMIER PROTEIN. They have 30g of protein, 1g sugar, 130 or so calories, and all kinds of good vitamins. They are Chocolate and are yummy, easily carried around. I have not gotten tired of them yet. A lot of the other drinks and shakes had a ton of calories, and a crap load of sugar.

Amazing, I am going for the OFFICE DAY on the 20th as well. I will most likely see you there. I just have to lose 5 more pds. I already did all the other stuff. What are you waiting for! Do your lab! Hehehe.

Do you mean like summer 08 or summer 07? Do you know why this is taking so long? Is your BMI not high enough?

Hello Amie! Looks like you have done so well. Who did you get banded by?

Hey girl, I just read that you are being banded by Dr. Oliak? Me too...when is your scheduled surgery? I will be banded on Jan 26th. Let me know how things go. K?

Yes, I have to also loose 15 lbs. I am down 13 and its only taken me about 2 1/2 weeks. I believe what you said, keeping it off is hard. They will be weighing me on Jan 19th to make sure I did. I am told it's to shrink the liver because you cannot have a fatty liver for surgery. I also believe it's to see how bad you want it. Are you or have you done the psych evaluation?

Below is a run down....it is a very lengthy process especially depending on insurance stuff and diff surgeons.

:smile2:10-04-08-Dr. Oliak seminar

:thumbup:11-26-08-APPROVED!

:smile2:12-18-08-Visit with Dr.Oliaks PAC Allison

:rolleyes2:Surgery-Jan 26th