I would so like to be a pre-op!

[Henriikka W. 3]

Mandy J. & my other awesome supporters- It was a close competition but I did not win. However, I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason, so this was simply not meant to be. I am very optimistic about the future and firmly committed to changing my eating habits slowly, one step at the time. I have not closed the door for a possibility of having a lap band in the future if the circumstances will permit but meanwhile, I will try learn how to listen to my body and know what it truly wants. Thank you from the bottom of my heart you wonderful ladies! I am so very grateful for your time and support. I hope to "see" you all around here! My best to you all!

[sandy1 1]

Today is the day the winner will be announced!!! Let's hope Henriikka is the one!!!

[peacequeen 434]

Sandy1,,Henriikka posted the results right before yours.

I'm so sorry you didn't win but in a way you did. You've met some new friends and we'll be glad to support you in whatever effort you take to lose your weight. This is a lapband forum but we're all having the same struggles so I don't think it matters. So I hope you stick around. I know you can do it. I'm still waiting to hear if I will be able to have the surgery due to health issues..so I may end up with the same outcome as you. I'm not going to let it stop me from reaching my goal and fulfilling my dream. We can push forward together. I wish you the very best. God bless.

Karen

aka: peacequeen

[sandy1 1]

Sandy1,,Henriikka posted the results right before yours.

I'm so sorry you didn't win but in a way you did. You've met some new friends and we'll be glad to support you in whatever effort you take to lose your weight. This is a lapband forum but we're all having the same struggles so I don't think it matters. So I hope you stick around. I know you can do it. I'm still waiting to hear if I will be able to have the surgery due to health issues..so I may end up with the same outcome as you. I'm not going to let it stop me from reaching my goal and fulfilling my dream. We can push forward together. I wish you the very best. God bless.

Karen

aka: peacequeen

Karen, Sorry I guess I didn't have my eyes completely open this morning.

Henriika I was so hoping it would be you. I hope that you are still able to reach your goal and possibly get the surgery VIA another avenue!

[mandy J. 1]

I didn't post yesterday simply becouse I didn't know what to say! You are right it just wasn't meant to be at this time! I hope you consider possibly going through the process without the surgery (if that makes since!!) Start with the 2 week pre-op diet then 5 weeks post-op diet then change to eating like a lapband pt. does. I take small everything sips of liquids as well as bites, and wait a minute between each bite. Use a saucer plate to eat off, count all your calories, and chew up everything very well! Don't drink 30 minutes before or after your meal, so that it will stay in your stomach longer, and you stay full longer. I'm sure you know all this! It's just an idea. I do have a band, and have lost lots of wt already, but I don't have much restriction yet. I haven't had any fills, and won't for another 3 weeks! I get hungry, and crave things I can't eat just like I did before. I just deal with it differently now. I try to sip on Water or Protein Shake when I get hungry etc. I just know it's going to work for you somehow!

[peacequeen 434]

Sandy, sorry,,I just didn't know if you saw her message,,didn't mean to sound like I was smackin on ya.lol

Karen, Sorry I guess I didn't have my eyes completely open this morning.

Henriika I was so hoping it would be you. I hope that you are still able to reach your goal and possibly get the surgery VIA another avenue!

[Banded_Kris 0]

I just voted for you. How awesome is that that Dr. Kim is doing that. He did my surgery exactly one week ago today. He's the best bariatric surgeon in the DFW area. I also live in Keller. Small world. Maybe we will run into each other at the office. Good luck to you. Keep me posted!!!