SheryBery

Can I join this "conversation?" I have no tats, but have decided that is how I'm going to reward myself for weight loss. I'm not banded yet, but am scheduled. I've decided that for each 50 lbs. lost I'm getting a little heart on my ankle. In different colors---one for me and then let my husband and kids pick out the other colors. Hopefully there'll be 4 and I'll eventually have them connected kinda like an ankle bracelet. My 16 yr. old son wants a tat really bad but I told him it depends on his grades! Gotta be a reward. That's my 2 cents!

My first consult with Dr. Cahn was July 12th where he set a 35 lb. weight loss goal for me! Yikes! I ended up only losing 15 of that and he said it wasn't enough. The thing that bothered me the most was it was almost like he didn't even acknowledge that I did lose 15 and for me that was a huge accomplisment. I haven't LOST any weight in years. So now I've gotta get rid of another 15 by Sept. 7th. As of this morning I was down a total of 20 so I know I can do it. It's such a mental thing with me. This not eating thing. But I'm starting to catch on and to actually believe that maybe I am worth it. That's a big part of my problem---not being sure that I'm worth all this trouble. I also am a self-pay so I've got a lot of guilt going on in my head too. Not wanting to let people down that are helping up pay for this. But I'm also realizing that I'm doing it for myself more than anyone else and that's a big step. I'm always doing things for the rest of my family and not for me. I know I have to take care of me so that I can continue to care for them. Ok---enough rambling---I'm excited to find someone close! Thanks again! ~Cheryl

This is totally off the subject of this thread, but I just noticed that you were banded by Dr. Cahn. I'm scheduled for the procedure with him on Sept. 11th. Was supposed to be Aug. 14th but he wasn't happy with my pre-surgery weight loss. Did you have that problem? I was devasted. But I'm back on track and working on meeting his goal for me. I know it's for safety reasons, but it was still tough. Looks like you're doing great! Congratulations! ~~Cheryl

Tim: I too am on a pre-op diet. I guess all Dr's are different as some people are and some aren't. I was scheduled for my surgery today, but when I went in last Thursday for my check-up I'd only lost 15 of the 30 lbs he wants me to lose. I was devasted to have my surgery rescheduled. So now it's set for Sept. 11th (I won't forget that date will I). I think I was even more upset that he didn't even seem to acknowledge that I had lost 15 lbs!! And to me, that's amazing. I haven't lost weight in....well I don't know how long. But his reasoning is to lose the fat around the liver and I understand that. But it was frustrating and yes I did cheat. My diet is 3 SlimFasts a day and all the veggies I want. So I'm back on track....again. Will I cheat again? Possibly, but I'm trying really hard not too. I know I have to change my mind set about food and that's the hardest part. But I'm learning....along with everyone else. So keep it up! Don't give up....it'll be worth it in the end.

Hi, my name is Cheryl and I'm in Idaho. I was scheduled to be banded on Monday, August 14th. At my appointment yesterday my Dr. told me I hadn't lost enough weight yet (15 lbs.) so it's postponed until Sept. 11th. I was extremely disappointed and discouraged. I felt it was a huge accomplishment to have lost any weight but he did not even acknowledge what I had lost. So I'm continuing my struggle but still looking forward to the band. My starting weight was 356 and I'm down to 341. So I obviously have a long way to go, but I'm excited. I'm looking forward to the information and communication I know I will find on this site!

Thanks for the replies! To answer a question, my Dr. wants me to lose 30 lbs before he'll do the surgery. I'm on 3 SlimFasts a day and all the veggies I want. I fell off a couple times the first go round but I'm up & running again and I'm determined to make it this time. I'm excited to be able to communicate here. Thanks again!