chava

Hello, my name is Chava, I live in Tacoma, Wa. My surgery is scheduled for 2-13-09 in Tijuana Mexico with Dr. Ortiz. Just have 4# left to lose before surgery. People ask me if I'm "excited?" I tell them I don't know how to answer that, I don't know a thinner me. I know that much will change once I start losing weight, but this time I should be much more successful than before, as I've dieted and lost, then regained, you know how that goes. I realize that lap-band is a powerful TOOL and I need to cooperate and stay with my dietary guidelines. I have #150 pounds to lose, I am hopeful and need the support of others who have gone down the road I am soon to travel. GIVE ME THE BEST ADVICE ANYONE HAS EVER GIVEN YOU...I appreciate your help & participation in my recovery...Chava:thumbup:

I don't think so, where do I find it and how to I subscribe?? Sorry, soooo many questions...Chava

I found pacific northwest bandsters but did not find a new date under seattle bash, the Feb date is still listed, sorry, not sure what to do next...Chava

Thanks phyl--Dr Ortiz has some at the hospital he does lap-band at that work with him..his outreach person Lori is a doll and sooooo helpful, her number is 1-866-376-7849 ext-81-she may be able to give you some names or a website for them...thank you for the info--do you have a date for the Seattle Bash?? thanks...Cheryl

I will be banded by Dr. Oritz on Feb 13, 2009 and traveling back home to Tacoma, Wa. via our van & my husband driving, geeee, I just found this sight and would love to go but I'll still be on my way back by then, oh well, maybe next year ya?? Have fun guys and learn lots...Chava

HI THERE, I HAD TO LOSE #20, MY SURGERY DATE IS 2--13-09. FIRST OFF, I WAS MORE FAITHFUL ABOUT TAKING MY BLOOD PRESSURE PILLS, THERE IS ONE THAT IS A DIRARETIC WHICH REMOVES EXCESS WATER FROM YOUR SYSTEM, I LOST #6 THE FIRST DIETING WEEK. I ALSO AM GETTING IN THE HABIT OF NOT EATING EVERYTHING ON MY PLATE. I WAS RAISED TO CLEAN UP MY PLATE AND NOT TO WASTE ANYTHING...THAT WAS HARD. I ALSO INCLUDE A SMALL SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING-JUST A BIT. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER, I STOPPED DRINKING REGULAR COKE AND SWITCHED TO FRESCA AND ICE WATER. I ALSO REDUCED THE CARBS I ATE AND INCLUDED MORE VEGGIES AND FRUITS...AND MOST IMPORTANTLY I PRAYED THAT GOD WOULD DO IN ME WHAT I COULD NOT DO MYSELF, AND THANKFULLY HE HAS DONE JUST THAT...TAKE CARE, DON'T WORRY, JUST A FEW LITTLE CHANGES WILL GO A LONG LONG WAY. CHAVA:thumbup: