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30 Days and counting

tonya66 posted a blog entry in Sunshine2's (Tonya's) Journal

Yepper, 30 more days until Band Date!!!! I went to the gym AGAIN last night. I did another 20 minutes on the Elliptical - Then 10 min on treadmill. I almost talked myself out of going to the gym. My DH was trying to talk me out of going, telling me to stay home with him. He even said, its fun being fat. LOL. He is 6'1 and weighs 180lbs, perfect size, no fat. But he didn't want me to leave him last night, so was trying everything to get me to stay home. I told him I was only doing 30 minutes and would be back. The big baby. I did make it to the gym and it took me about 10 minutes to really get into the exercising, I kept watching the time and thinking (I can't believe its only been 3 min etc. ) I didn't think I was going to be able to do it, I just didn't have it in me last night. But I forced myself to do it, and I'm happy I did. Today is a party at work and lots of goodies. I plan on enjoying myself and not feeling guilty with whatever I eat. I was offered some homemade cinnamon rolls this morning, but I declined since I know I will be eating more than I should for lunch. I am not going to over do it, but I am sure I will eat more than I should. I will exercise again tonight. Well, off to get a little work done before my party.....30 more days until my band date - YAY!

Goal Weight

tonya66 replied to coleoptera's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

You know, that is a tough question. But, I have thought about it and I think I will be happy at about 145. But my main goal is to look good in a bathing suit. No cottage cheese! Man, I have a long way to go! But I've already lost 20 lbs, WITHOUT the band, and I haven't even started the liquid stage yet. So, hopefully once the band is in place, I will be on my way to onerland.

Band Size

tonya66 replied to shutuplena's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Yes, I asked my doctor what type of band he uses, and he claims he uses the 10cc for everyone, sometime it takes more feels for some to get the right restricting, and sometimes it only takes 1 or 2. I really don't know the differenct either, but I guess he'll be putting a 10cc band in me. I did ask for a low profile port that he is special ordering. Not sure if that is going to make a difference or not, but I have read where some say it does not show as bad as the regular ports. So we'll see......

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Pinky, the sad thing about mine is I have no one to share it with. My DH is the only one who knows that I am having the surgery, and he is never in the mood to listen to me. So i'm on this forum ALL THE TIME. I need to get busy at work, lol. My boss is not going to be happy with my December numbers If I don't pull myself away from this sight, AT LEAST PART OF THE DAY. lol. Well, before you know it, January will be here.

Hello! Brand new and need some advise!

tonya66 replied to Ninababy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I know how you feel. Any type of WLS is scary. And food has been our lover for so long (weird thought) but its true. Food gives us the pleasure all the time, and now we are going to change that? But think of it this way, when you get the band, eventually food is not the center of attention any longer, YOU ARE. You become healthier, smaller, and you start getting compliments. My friend who had the lap band 3 years ago tells me that she loved food so much, thats all she thought about, and now that she has lost 130 lbs, she could care less about food. She loves the way she looks, feels, and she said being skinny taste a heck a lot better than food any day. I realized if she can do it, I can to, because I personally knew how much she loved food and loved to cook. She still eats what she wants, but eats very small amounts, and that is enough to satisfy her and she has NO REGRETS. So, do your research and then decide if the band is for you.

hey - where did my restriction go ???

tonya66 commented on losingjusme's blog entry in losingjusme ....

I'm impressed you have lost as much as you have with just 1 fill. You have really done well with the gym. Have you taken measurements? I find that when I don't lose lbs, that I am losing inches. I have seen your progression pictures and you can really tell how much you have lost in your belly and everywhere else. So don't get discouraged, you WILL get there!!! Your a determined and strong woman and I have no doubt that your going to lose everything that you want.

Just One Day Left

tonya66 commented on bosteph's blog entry in Bosteph's Battle of the Bulge

Yay, no more pre-op!!!

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Yes yes yes!!!!! I can hardly keep myself off this site, I'm at work too, and needless to say, I have gotten no work done lately because I am obsessed with Lapband talk! Its all I can think about is my surgery. Today marks 30 days to go, I'm counting down!

Discouragement @ The Scales

tonya66 replied to HealthQuest's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Yes, I HATE the scales too. Here is a great article regarding the scales! Don't get discouraged if the scales lie to you. And remember DRINK your water! http://www.carbsmart.com/outout.html

Making 100

tonya66 replied to flower's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Yes it is a real program, but I lost the training sheet, Delta, do you have it? I know it was on the coolrunning.com website, but I just looked and I couldn't find it. Can you refresh our memory of how each week goes? I did it awhile back and never could go past the 5th week, however, I saw tremendous progress in just 5 weeks. But for the life of me, I can remember how each week goes!

First Consult is Tomorrow!

tonya66 replied to TracyinKS's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hello and welcome Tracy. I know EXACTLY how you feel. I fought hard about my decision, but finally came to the decision that this was the right thing for me. I have lost a lot of weight Low Carbing, but I CANNOT keep it off. I gain it back in a matter of weeks, when it takes months to lose it, I can gain it back in a split second - I hate that. Anyhow, welcome and I wish you all the best. You can find a lot of support here and everyone is very nice with answering any questions you may have.

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Welcome 1721summ - you and TxPeaches have a great way to start 2007! TxPeaches – 1/02/07 1721summ - 1/02/07<O:p</O:p Angy12314 - 1/03/07 Kellie Reachell - <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com<st1:date Month="1" Day="03" Year="07" ls="trans">1/03/07</st1:date> Babygotback - <st1:date Month="1" Day="05" Year="07" ls="trans">1/05/07</st1:date> Susantunanoodle - <st1:date Month="1" Day="08" Year="07" ls="trans">1/08/07</st1:date> SeattleEbeth - <st1:date Month="1" Day="09" Year="07" ls="trans">1/09/07</st1:date> Moog24 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="09" Year="07" ls="trans">1/09/07</st1:date> PinkyBandito - <st1:date Month="1" Day="09" Year="07" ls="trans">1/09/07</st1:date> Bhamguy31 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="09" Year="07" ls="trans">1/09/07</st1:date> Klo - <st1:date Month="1" Day="10" Year="07" ls="trans">1/10/07</st1:date> <st1:date Month="1" Day="10" Year="07" ls="trans">wph74 - 1/10/07</st1:date> Roses733 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="11" Year="07" ls="trans">1/11/07</st1:date> Mommi-hammi - <st1:date Month="1" Day="12" Year="07" ls="trans">1/12/07</st1:date> saraincincy – <st1:date Month="1" Day="13" Year="07" ls="trans">1/13/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p Pinky12202 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="16" Year="2007">1/16/07</st1:date> Sunshine2 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="18" Year="2007">1/18/07</st1:date> Phlyinphebee - <st1:date Month="1" Day="19" Year="2007">1/19/07</st1:date> <st1:date Month="1" Day="19" Year="2007">Cinward2001 - 1/19/06 ***</st1:date> Jun0610 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="22" Year="07" ls="trans">1/22/07</st1:date> rsbell - <st1:date Month="1" Day="22" Year="07" ls="trans">1/22/07</st1:date> Shesha - <st1:date Month="1" Day="25" Year="07" ls="trans">1/25/07</st1:date> <st1:date Month="1" Day="25" Year="07" ls="trans">Edieday - 1/25/07</st1:date> shues138 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="26" Year="07" ls="trans">1/26/07</st1:date> <st1:date Month="1" Day="26" Year="07" ls="trans">Jeanettej505 - 1/26/07</st1:date> Lapbandhopeful - <st1:date Month="1" Day="29" Year="2007">1/29/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p sherilynn – <st1:date Month="1" Day="30" Year="2007">1/30/07</st1:date> <st1:date Month="1" Day="30" Year="2007"></st1:date> <st1:date Month="1" Day="30" Year="2007">***Already banded, she will be of great help to us since she was banded a year before us! Thanks for joining us Cindy.</st1:date>

I'm going to be a skinny Bitch!

tonya66 posted a blog entry in Sunshine2's (Tonya's) Journal

Thats what I keep telling myself. I call myself a skinny bitch because, all these beautiful women that walk by, I always whisper to my friends, "skinny bitch". lol. Its a way of vent out my jealousy. I really want to trip them when they walk by eating an ice cream bar and wearing a size 3 jean. Anyhow, last night I kept telling myself yes, I'm going to be a skinny bitch too! and I can't wait. I know a lot of people have surgery for health reasons, and thats what I'm telling my husband. But deep down, I want to be skinny, I want to be that skinny bitch that walks by in the mall and the fat girls say "look at that skinny bitch". I know that sounds weird, but thats how I feel. I want someone to call my skinny, just once. I know that its a little vain, but I just can't help it. I want my skinny body back damn it! I know that the other health issues I have will go away with me losing weight, but really, I don't even care. The only thing I care about is getting my 20 yr old body back at 40! It sucks being 40 and looking 40, I want to be 40 and look 20. Maybe its a mid-life crises, hell, maybe I'm just crazy and a freak, but I don't care, I want my skinny body back. Some say it can't be done, I'm 40 and face it, but I will prove them wrong! I took my before pic in a bikini, it is SCARY. You can see all the cottage cheese on my thighs, its really gross. But...........I plan on taking my after picture in a bikini too!

I'm going to be a skinny Bitch!

tonya66 commented on tonya66's blog entry in Sunshine2's (Tonya's) Journal

I hear ya Lynn. The health problems are here and I can't avoid them, so I know I need to do this for health as well. But being called a skinny bitch will be the icing on the cake!

A poem I wrote

tonya66 commented on tonya66's blog entry in Sunshine2's (Tonya's) Journal

Thanks everyone.

30 Days and counting

tonya66 commented on tonya66's blog entry in Sunshine2's (Tonya's) Journal

Yepper, 30 more days until Band Date!!!! I went to the gym AGAIN last night. I did another 20 minutes on the Elliptical - Then 10 min on treadmill. I almost talked myself out of going to the gym. My DH was trying to talk me out of going, telling me to stay home with him. He even said, its fun being fat. LOL. He is 6'1 and weighs 180lbs, perfect size, no fat. But he didn't want me to leave him last night, so was trying everything to get me to stay home. I told him I was only doing 30 minutes and would be back. The big baby. I did make it to the gym and it took me about 10 minutes to really get into the exercising, I kept watching the time and thinking (I can't believe its only been 3 min etc. ) I didn't think I was going to be able to do it, I just didn't have it in me last night. But I forced myself to do it, and I'm happy I did. Today is a party at work and lots of goodies. I plan on enjoying myself and not feeling guilty with whatever I eat. I was offered some homemade cinnamon rolls this morning, but I declined since I know I will be eating more than I should for lunch. I am not going to over do it, but I am sure I will eat more than I should. I will exercise again tonight. Well, off to get a little work done before my party.....30 more days until my band date - YAY!

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Our list of January Bandsters is growing to be quite large now. We almost have one for each week day, but not quite yet. But at the rate we are going, we probably will. TxPeaches – 1/02/07<O:p</O:p Angy12314 - 1/03/07 Kellie Reachell - <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com<st1:date Month="1" Day="03" Year="07" ls="trans">1/03/07</st1:date> Babygotback - <st1:date Month="1" Day="05" Year="07" ls="trans">1/05/07</st1:date> Susantunanoodle - <st1:date Month="1" Day="08" Year="07" ls="trans">1/08/07</st1:date> SeattleEbeth - <st1:date Month="1" Day="09" Year="07" ls="trans">1/09/07</st1:date> Moog24 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="09" Year="07" ls="trans">1/09/07</st1:date> PinkyBandito - <st1:date Month="1" Day="09" Year="07" ls="trans">1/09/07</st1:date> Bhamguy31 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="09" Year="07" ls="trans">1/09/07</st1:date> Klo - <st1:date Month="1" Day="10" Year="07" ls="trans">1/10/07</st1:date> <st1:date Month="1" Day="10" Year="07" ls="trans">wph74 - 1/10/07</st1:date> Roses733 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="11" Year="07" ls="trans">1/11/07</st1:date> Mommi-hammi - <st1:date Month="1" Day="12" Year="07" ls="trans">1/12/07</st1:date> saraincincy – <st1:date Month="1" Day="13" Year="07" ls="trans">1/13/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p Pinky12202 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="16" Year="2007">1/16/07</st1:date> Sunshine2 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="18" Year="2007">1/18/07</st1:date> Phlyinphebee - <st1:date Month="1" Day="19" Year="2007">1/19/07</st1:date> <st1:date Month="1" Day="19" Year="2007">Cinward2001 - 1/19/06 ***</st1:date> Jun0610 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="22" Year="07" ls="trans">1/22/07</st1:date> rsbell - <st1:date Month="1" Day="22" Year="07" ls="trans">1/22/07</st1:date> Shesha - <st1:date Month="1" Day="25" Year="07" ls="trans">1/25/07</st1:date> <st1:date Month="1" Day="25" Year="07" ls="trans">Edieday - 1/25/07</st1:date> shues138 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="26" Year="07" ls="trans">1/26/07</st1:date> <st1:date Month="1" Day="26" Year="07" ls="trans">Jeanettej505 - 1/26/07</st1:date> Lapbandhopeful - <st1:date Month="1" Day="29" Year="2007">1/29/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p sherilynn – <st1:date Month="1" Day="30" Year="2007">1/30/07</st1:date> <st1:date Month="1" Day="30" Year="2007"></st1:date> <st1:date Month="1" Day="30" Year="2007">***Already banded, she will be of great help to us since she was banded a year before us! Thanks for joining us Cindy.</st1:date>

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Hi Edie, welcome. I know your nervous, I feel the exact same way, and I'm sure most of us here do. Its a natural feeling during this time. I know previous bandsters have told me the same thing. I think everyone goes thru this feeling of "OMG, what am I doing" lol. But it will pass before you know it, January 25th will be here soon. Just a little over a month away, so hang in there and try and visualize how much better you are going to look & feel!

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

YES YOU CAN! Think Positive - your date will be here before you know it! Like I said, you can do this. You've come this far so just a little bit further to go and you will be there. Just try and not to let yourself get hungry, drink some broth, it seems to fill me up. Make sure you drink your Protein shakes BEFORE you get hungry, that always seemed to work for me (I was on a liquid diet for 6 months previously - nothing but protein shakes). I know its hard, but you can do this, and you will do this! hugs, hang in there.

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Updating the list - if I missed anyone, please add your name onto the list. TxPeaches – 1/02/07<O:p</O:p Angy12314 - 1/03/07 Kellie Reachell - <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="03" Month="1">1/03/07</st1:date> Babygotback - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="05" Month="1">1/05/07</st1:date> Susantunanoodle - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="08" Month="1">1/08/07</st1:date> SeattleEbeth - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date> Moog24 - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date> PinkyBandito - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date> Bhamguy31 - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date> Klo - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="10" Month="1">1/10/07</st1:date> <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="10" Month="1">wph74 - 1/10/07</st1:date> Roses733 - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="11" Month="1">1/11/07</st1:date> Mommi-hammi - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="12" Month="1">1/12/07</st1:date> saraincincy – <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="13" Month="1">1/13/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p Pinky12202 - <st1:date Year="2007" Day="16" Month="1">1/16/07</st1:date> Sunshine2 - <st1:date Year="2007" Day="18" Month="1">1/18/07</st1:date> Phlyinphebee - <st1:date Year="2007" Day="19" Month="1">1/19/07</st1:date> <st1:date Year="2007" Day="19" Month="1">Cinward2001 - 1/19/06 ***</st1:date> Jun0610 - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="22" Month="1">1/22/07</st1:date> rsbell - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="22" Month="1">1/22/07</st1:date> Shesha - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="25" Month="1">1/25/07</st1:date> <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="25" Month="1">Edieday - 1/25/07</st1:date> shues138 - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="26" Month="1">1/26/07</st1:date> Lapbandhopeful - <st1:date Year="2007" Day="29" Month="1">1/29/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p sherilynn – <st1:date Year="2007" Day="30" Month="1">1/30/07</st1:date>

January Bandsters???

tonya66 replied to angyl2314's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Cindy - yes yes yes, you can join! You can be our leader for sure and help all of us newbies out. Wow, you are such an inspiration to us to see your progress. You have really done well, you should be very very proud of yourself!!!

Countdown starts

tonya66 posted a blog entry in Sunshine2's (Tonya's) Journal

Wt this morning 227.4 - Scale is moving REAL slow. Yes, today marks 1 month away from my band surgery. Its exactly 31 days until banded date. Yay. I have to say also, I MADE IT TO THE GYM last night. Thats right, I got off my ASS and exercised. I did 20 min on the elliptical machine, and then 10 min on the treadmill. I know its only 30 minutes, but I felt good and I will continue doing a minimum of 30 min. of exercise EVERYDAY until banding date. I'm getting my body in shape for surgery.

I'm from Tulsa, Oklahoma

tonya66 replied to tonya66's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

I have United Health Care insurance, Choice Plus, and I was approved within 2 1/2 weeks. I called them and asked if they covered CPT code 43770, they said I must have a BMI of 40 or above, I did. So they covered me. However, if your employer has a written exclusion for WLS, then they will not, so always make sure you ask if there is an exclusion. So far I have been happy with Dr. Gorospe, I think he is knowledgable, and knows his business, I am not that impressed with his bedside manner, but I think he is a good doctor and that is all he does is bariactri surgery, so he does about 5 or 6 a day he told me.

So excited!!!

tonya66 replied to 5jacks's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Yay! Have you got a surgery date yet?

Warning: Not a positive post

tonya66 commented on S@ssen@ch's blog entry in ddiedre's Journal

sounds like your not having fun at all. Have they done the scope on you? I would demand one if they haven't so you can see exactly whats going on. You deserve to feel good, not miserable. Hang in there, the first of the year is around the corner.

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