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Hello to all! I've just registered to support my wife who has made the decision to go ahead and do the Lap Band procedure out of pocket. *sigh* I am not overly concerned about the procedure. The facility seems to really care and is in order. What I need to do is to kill my wife's "addiction" to Pepsi. As I sit here typing, I look over at our kitchen table and see four cases of Pepsi. I don't drink soda. The other issue is finding cookbooks for my wife's needs after the surgery. I'm sure I'll find plenty of recipes and books on this site though. My culinary degree will help too! :tongue_smilie: I'm really hoping to be able to excersise with my wife at somewhat of an equal level. Maybe one day I can teach her some jiu-jitsu. I can really see this 4'11" woman throwing some serious ground skills up on someone if she needed! Right now she's just not comfortable enough in her own skin, carrying around all that extra weight. I suppose that it doesn't help that I've been able to absolutely shed weight through my excersise and drive. I've lost around 80 lbs since 2007. I see the hurt and disapointment in my wife that she's going the other way. :thumbup: So...thank you in advance for all the support and ideas.

I'm getting the third degree from a close friend in Seattle who has had great success with the Lap Band procedure. ...it's not even my vice! LOL! I'll be talking with my wife about this weaning (sp?) off of the soda. Of all the things in this world, she is a Pepsi girl. I am hopeful that she is at that point where she realizes that her health is more important that a sweet kick. It's funny, the other night I had a swig of her Pepsi...my eyes got all big...I could taste and feel the overwhelming sweetness. It wasn't "bad" per se, just OVERLY sweet. NO mas on the Pepsi! I say this having a bottle of Water next to me. The culinary degree...Some people call me a chef but I dispise that term, it's so loosely thrown around these days. I'm particularly skilled at grilling and baking. I'm not in the industry anymore, so I'm just a skilled home cook. I'd throw out some of my best recipes but on this forum...I'd be hunted down and strung up. I'll pass on that. On the other hand, I've got some GREAT fresh veggie ideas, recipes, herb and spice usage. I'm completely confident that I can meet my wife's nutritional needs. One Q though, am I going to need to buy a blender or food processor for her requirements? I actually hope so...I could REALLY use a nice 14 cup Cuisinart processor. Hey Diablo...Where did you go for all your pre op stuff? I noticed your signature notes. I am also looking forward to running the Hood To Coast with my wife as soon as she feels ready! This woman has done HTC being in the condition she is now so I ABSOLUTELY know she has the heart!