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Carriedaway78

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  1. lol, you are right Tammy, I should've said that! I wish I would have said ANYTHING in response instead of nothing. But oh well, it won't happen again!
  2. hope everything went well with your surgery Frank!
  3. Wow, I can't believe how rude some people can be! The only time I actually heard someone say something about my weight was about 5 years ago (when I was even about 50 pounds slimmer), I was at a bar for a bachelorette party, and this really tiny blonde who looked perfect, brushed past me and said "move you fat bitch". I couldn't believe it. I will tell you it absolutely destroyed me. But it didn't stop me from eating unfortunately. I have rarely been to a bar since then. That one comment alone just sunk me into a depression. I wish I would've said something back to her, but I was in shock.
  4. Hi everyone, I'm 30 {31 in August}, no kids, have a boyfriend who lives out of state, yada yada. Anyway, just thought I'd drop in and say hi too! My surgery is in 6 days! I'm excited. Best of luck to you all.
  5. I think at this point, I'd take a lean cuisine! lol, I'm getting sick of plain chicken and fish. Oh well.

     

    Thank you! I will let you know how it goes! I know, I'm looking forward to those meds in the hospital! :)

  6. Carriedaway78

    HELP! Pre-op diet questions....

    Thanks everybody so much. I really appreciate it. You've already made me feel better! I guess I just needed to hear what you guys were saying. Maybe I'm just being hormonal with that time of the month! LOL. Thanks again and congrats to you all!
  7. Carriedaway78

    HELP! Pre-op diet questions....

    Thanks for the reply Cathy. I completely know not to expect to keep losing at the rate I have, especially after surgery. I guess the reason I'm frustrated is because the surgeon said to lose 10-20 pounds with this pre-op diet, and I find myself fluctuating with just these 10 pounds. I know it's crazy to get upset about losing 9.5 pounds in 11 days, hell, I should be happy. But I guess just seeing the gain really hit me and made me mad! Thanks for your kind words! And congrats on your weight loss!
  8. Alright, that's great! Keep up the good work! 2 pounds a week is great, and the healthy way to do it too! :) The diet is going alright, not too bad. I'm down 10. Less than a week and I can actually have broth and jello, lol. I'm excited. My surgery is going to be at Henry Ford Bi County on 10 mile and Schoenherr. I can't wait!

  9. Carriedaway78

    Me 40 lbs later - April 2009

    Looking good!
  10. Hey, just checking to see how you are doing this week? Was it as bad as you thought when you stepped on the scale?

  11. Carriedaway78

    My boobs stick out farther than my Tummy!! =]~

    Wow, look at you! You look amazing!
  12. Hi everyone, I'm really sorry if this has been brought up many times before. I am being banded on May 20th. I met with my surgeon for the final consultation yesterday. I want to lose 155 pounds, and my surgeon said that most lap band patiens will only lose 50% of their desired amount within 5 years. However, I've seen such incredible progress from people on here. What have you been told? What's the truth? I know it's hard to say because everyone is different, but I was a little discouraged. I can't live my life still above 200 pounds, I can't imagine that being that way forever. Thanks again guys!:thumbdown:
  13. ladyLaLa, I've been doing the shake diet for one week now. My doctor wants me to have 3 shakes a day, and 5 fruits/veggies a day, and then a meal for dinner that consists of one protein, brown rice, and veggies. I feel your pain. I've gotten used to it now. I've been drinking this kind of protein shake from Costco called Premier Nutrion shakes. Before that I was taking the Ensure High Protein. I like the Costco ones much better, they taste like low cal chocolate milk. The best advice I can give is to just plug along the best you can. It's not fun, but it's for our health. Try to just chug the shakes or sip through a straw and the taste/smell isn't as bad. I have a hard time with 3 a day, I can't imagine having 5. I hope you can get through it. I have one week left, I'll be down one week from today. I'm down 9 pounds since last Monday, and that's what is keeping me going. Try to just drink/eat what you have to and then find stuff to take your mind off of it. It's hard, but we can do it! Best of luck to you.
  14. Thank you, yeah I'm already feeling better as it is!

     

    Don't stress about that, I'm sure you're doing the best you can. When you weigh yourself tomorrow, you may well be surprised, you never know. And like you said, if you did gain a little this week, you know that next you will have it right off and then some! Keep up the positive attitude and good luck with your weigh in tomorrow! :)

  15. Hi there, I just want to say that you are my new inspiration! You and I started at the same weight, well a one pound difference, and you've reaffirmed the fact to me that this is all worth it. I'm being banded in less than 2 weeks, and all I can say is thank you so much for posting your photos and everything, because I was truly inspired! Congrats to you!

  16. Hey thanks for remembering! LOL, I have wanted to kill people this week, but everyone has been very understanding. My poor boyfriend, I think he'd like to go without talking to me for a couple of weeks! But, I've lost 7.5 lbs since Monday. So it's working! How are things for you?

  17. Hi again Meredith! Oh no, that's frustrating for sure. I hope you don't have to wait too long. It was great to meet you too last night, and Linda finally! Did you decide if you are going to go with the band or the sleeve? I know last night, the sleeve started to sound good to you! Ok, well keep me posted! And I'll do the same. Have a good one.

  18. Carriedaway78

    today, down 60 pounds. Weighing 267

    Looking great Amy!!!!!
  19. It was so great to meet you yesterday in person Linda! Thanks so much for telling me about the group. Sorry we couldn't stay longer. Did I miss anything good? How do you feel after attending the meeting? I'm even more excited now. Less than 2 weeks now for me!!! Keep me updated or email me! Talk to you soon! :)

  20. Carriedaway78

    Only lose 50% of desired amount of weight?

    Thank you all so much, I can't tell you how much your posts have helped me ease my mind. I am definitely committed to it and not looking for a quick fix. I know I can do it!
  21. Carriedaway78

    Only lose 50% of desired amount of weight?

    WOW Kelin, congratulations on your loss! You are doing amazing! I can't even believe it when I read your stats! Thanks everyone for input. I feel alot better now having heard your thoughts. And Karen, you are right about what you said. I can't focus on the statistics. And I answered yes to all of your questions! :thumbdown:
  22. Just wanted to drop by and say keep up the awesome work! You look great, and you seem really determined. I'm getting banded in 2 weeks, and finding this website has been so helpful because I get to the see the progress everyone is making. Inspirational! :)

  23. Thanks Amy! I just read some of your blog, and it's awesome! I will continue to read! You look great! Keep up the good work. You and the others who have been banded are true inspirations. :)

  24. Carriedaway78

    Only lose 50% of desired amount of weight?

    Thank you both for your replies. I just see so many people on here doing so well, and I hope that I become one of those people! Amy, I think you're right, it's all about determination and hard work. By the looks of it, you are doing wonderfully! Keep up the great work. You should be proud of yourself!
  25. Carriedaway78

    Protein diet begins on monday

    I'm super nervous! I know that it's for my health and everything, but seriously, I'm addicted to food, it's going to be so difficult to start those shakes. But I guess I'll have to get used to it. Anyone have any tips on how to make them taste better? Recipes, etc. Thanks! :biggrin:

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