lauraq

I'm getting ready to start the work week. I was on call this weekend so not really off - so I'm looking forward to next weekend already. I have payroll to do, scheduling to check, patients to take care of, so I like Mondays. They're busy and keep me from thinking about other things. But, I wish it were Friday. To those being banded this week, congratulations. To my band buddies from June 29th, how are we doing? I gained 1 pound this weekend - I'm not sure how because I'm not eating much. Oh, well....

I'm getting ready to start the work week. I was on call this weekend so not really off - so I'm looking forward to next weekend already. I have payroll to do, scheduling to check, patients to take care of, so I like Mondays. They're busy and keep me from thinking about other things. But, I wish it were Friday. To those being banded this week, congratulations. To my band buddies from June 29th, how are we doing? I gained 1 pound this weekend - I'm not sure how because I'm not eating much. Oh, well....

Sounds like it's high time you looked out for Debbie! lq

Best of luck tomorrow. I'll keep you in my prayers. You will be soooo happy.

OK - first of all, you are a beautiful woman. You have everything to look forward to with your surgery. It will not change who you are, but it will change how you feel about yourself. Any relationship worth having is worth being based upon you as a person - as you said - you are wonderful, successful, smart, and quite a catch. This whole lap band thing can mess with our minds and make us second guess all we know. We have all been the fun fat girls and the third wheels. It's YOUR time now to do this for yourself. You will be successful in every way, and men will swoon. Keep trying; don't surrender to those crappy feelings. It will get better, and we are all here to help each other. Tomorrow is a new day. - laura

I'm pissed....I could sleep as late as I wanted today but I'm up at my usual 5:00 AM'ish time. I'm so jealous of folks who can sleep past 8AM. It sucks being a morning person - now I have to be quiet because everyone else is asleep. Waking up early gives me more awake time to think and worry and stress and worry some more. My mom's cancer diagnosis gets worse by the day. The breast cancer has spread to her lungs. Next week we get tests done to check to see is it is in her bones and brain, and then decide what treatment to pursue, if any. She has put total trust in me to chose the right direction for her, and I'm struggling with what is best for her. Any words of advice from anyone who has been in a similiar situation would be welcomed. How can things change so fast??? Band-life has taken a back seat right now. I eat enough mushies, but not nearly enough protein. I'm staying at 212 now for a couple of days. I've had a few episodes of swallowing too much too fast and then I feel the pain. I'm ready for meat, and normal high protein foods - I'm really tired of sweet, or faux sweet stuff. So, onward I go. Things will normalize in due time. Hope everyone has a good weekend, stays cool, and loves life! Laura

Congratulations on the date. You will be thrilled. Best of luck - keep us all posted. - laura

Hold that head up high, girl. Laura

37 pounds is amazing. You are SO going to be skinny!!!! Your attitude is what helps you through - if you see it, you can become it (it's what I've been told...couldn't have come up with anything that profound on my own). Tee Hee...Laura

I'm pissed....I could sleep as late as I wanted today but I'm up at my usual 5:00 AM'ish time. I'm so jealous of folks who can sleep past 8AM. It sucks being a morning person - now I have to be quiet because everyone else is asleep. Waking up early gives me more awake time to think and worry and stress and worry some more. My mom's cancer diagnosis gets worse by the day. The breast cancer has spread to her lungs. Next week we get tests done to check to see is it is in her bones and brain, and then decide what treatment to pursue, if any. She has put total trust in me to chose the right direction for her, and I'm struggling with what is best for her. Any words of advice from anyone who has been in a similiar situation would be welcomed. How can things change so fast??? Band-life has taken a back seat right now. I eat enough mushies, but not nearly enough protein. I'm staying at 212 now for a couple of days. I've had a few episodes of swallowing too much too fast and then I feel the pain. I'm ready for meat, and normal high protein foods - I'm really tired of sweet, or faux sweet stuff. So, onward I go. Things will normalize in due time. Hope everyone has a good weekend, stays cool, and loves life! Laura

Good for you Meagan. How cute is he?????

I LOVE YOUR EMPLOYER! Good luck.

Jem - you sound like the rest of us. We all have this addiction and I've tried the boots with my big calves...it's time to put all that behind you and go forward. You are so pretty already...my gosh...you'll be a knock-out! Congrats on your decision. laura

Way to go - we'll all be rooting for you! - laura

I think I'm learning to get used to this new way of living and eating. I can recall very few times in my life where I actually felt full. I wasn't even sure anymore how that was supposed to feel. Now when I eat, I feel full. And when I don't eat, I feel hungry - another new feeling for me. I think I just ate all the time...mindless nibbling, huge meals...and I never allowed myself the opportunity to develop hunger. So, that's a new feeling for me as well. My scale today shows 212.2#. My preop visit weight was 239.5, so I'm very satisfied with a 27.3# loss. I can feel the difference in my clothes, and when I have to walk long distances at work. I have yet to be noticed for having lost weight. And I've kept my surgery private from most of the people I work with, so there's no pressure there. My family has been tremendously supportive. Although my husband still thinks I need to eat more. On the Mom front, the discovery is that she has a large (at least lemon-sized) tumor in her left breast. We have found that it has been there since December - she kept it to herself as long as she could. After the initial anger at her for not sharing that with anyone, or at least trying to get medical attention (she is a retired nurse), I've resigned myself to the fact that she is so very, very private - that anything like that - including doctor's exams, mammograms, etc, - would make her feel violated in some way. So, since she chose to keep the cancer to herself, there is not much I can do now except try to get her the best treatment I can. If it's too late, then we will deal with that, and make sure the rest of her life is happy and wonderful, surrounded by family. I hope all of you get your mammograms, despite how we feel about our bodies. Thank you for all the support. I am in awe of what all of you amazing women have been through, and continue to go through. --Lauraq

Thanks - you look great BG.

You look great. Yes, you do have a jawline. Way to go!

Well, you are off to a great start already. The pre-op diets are hard, but keep your eye on the ball. It will all be worth it. Just know that all of us on here are going through the same thing, and you are never alone. Best of luck to you, and take care ofthe puppies. Your family will survive!

I think I'm learning to get used to this new way of living and eating. I can recall very few times in my life where I actually felt full. I wasn't even sure anymore how that was supposed to feel. Now when I eat, I feel full. And when I don't eat, I feel hungry - another new feeling for me. I think I just ate all the time...mindless nibbling, huge meals...and I never allowed myself the opportunity to develop hunger. So, that's a new feeling for me as well. My scale today shows 212.2#. My preop visit weight was 239.5, so I'm very satisfied with a 27.3# loss. I can feel the difference in my clothes, and when I have to walk long distances at work. I have yet to be noticed for having lost weight. And I've kept my surgery private from most of the people I work with, so there's no pressure there. My family has been tremendously supportive. Although my husband still thinks I need to eat more. On the Mom front, the discovery is that she has a large (at least lemon-sized) tumor in her left breast. We have found that it has been there since December - she kept it to herself as long as she could. After the initial anger at her for not sharing that with anyone, or at least trying to get medical attention (she is a retired nurse), I've resigned myself to the fact that she is so very, very private - that anything like that - including doctor's exams, mammograms, etc, - would make her feel violated in some way. So, since she chose to keep the cancer to herself, there is not much I can do now except try to get her the best treatment I can. If it's too late, then we will deal with that, and make sure the rest of her life is happy and wonderful, surrounded by family. I hope all of you get your mammograms, despite how we feel about our bodies. Thank you for all the support. I am in awe of what all of you amazing women have been through, and continue to go through. --Lauraq

Best of luck to you. You won't regret it.