losingjusme goes for plastics

[losingjusme 12]

65 days left and about 16 1/2 pounds to go.

a few people asked me if the surgeon is requesting the 20 pounds, nope - its my own goal... i figure the more i lose now, the less i'll have to lose after and hopefully reduce the need for any tummy revision.

ideally - 20 lbs lost will put me at 245ish.

even if he only (ha, only) gets 25 lbs removed at surgery, i'll be about 40 pounds from my 'goal' weight of 180. not a "healthy" BMI, but not 402.5 lbs either...

i will then probably wait until mid-late 2009 for the rest of my plastics journey (thighs and maybe arms/boobs). mostly because i have the Minnie Marathon in May 08 then the full (or 1/2 ???) Disney Marathon in January 09 then paying off my DDad for this surgery... phew! lots to do!!!

im just really anxious to start the next phase of my journey. i am not looking forward to the pain though. but being able to run without FLAP FLAP FLAPPING and stretching without the need to move the gut out of the way (yeah, real lady-like )

[kareyquilts 1]

LJM: Your doing great losing weight through the holidays and all. I'm proud of you! I've lost 3 pounds and counting. You made me realize that I should do a count down. I think I'll add it to my LB signature. Are you getting nervous yet? I sure am, but also excited! It's going to be fun to be so close to each other's surgery dates, we'll be able to compare notes. Keep up the good work and I'll report back, too!

[maziemommy 8]

Thinking of you-ljm.....

Well, any recent thoughts on the subject you would like to share?

What is the official go date? How did you fare over the New Year/Holidays?

[kareyquilts 1]

I'm up a pound! I'm so frustrated. I've upped my exercise and am watching my calories. GRRRR!

[nina874 48]

Hi LJM,

I am so pleased for you that you have found a surgeon that you are happy with! We will be in round the same time and I think that we are both having similar ops, I am looking forwards to sharing notes

Do you feel a sense of relief now? People keep asking me if I am scared and all I can feel at the moment is excited!!

I am getting back into the zone now and have started exercising again, you have done so well not losing focus over Christmas, I still have issues with the whole head/tummy hunger thing!

Not long now for either of us!

Nina x

[losingjusme 12]

hi guys, im back from a short break... i needed to take some time away.

things here are ok ... making some stupid eating choices that i need to fix. TOM hit and i gained a ton... i will hop on the scale in a week or so to make sure i get any added weight off of me.

i've been running and absolutely love it!!

i think i found a good balance with diet and exercise - now i just need to follow it ...

54 days til plastics!!! :whoo:

[losingjusme 12]

oh and Nina,

the head hunger still sucks!!!

[nina874 48]

Can I borrow some of your determination just for a bit pleeease

I hate the head hunger thing, it has always been my biggest problem, its like an evil gremlin on my shoulder. I have to break the food=pleasure thing.

[kareyquilts 1]

LJM: I checked out the website for your doc that you posted on Nina's thread. He looks really good and very ethical. I liked what he said about pictures. He had a whole thing on there about not using drains either. It would appear that you and Nina will be going drainless? I'm going to ask my doctor about that technique. I also have upped my exercise, but I'm still not losing weight. I saw my band doctor on Friday to talk about a low profile port and she actually told me to stop worrying about losing anymore weight. That I should be good to go after my TT. I was floored. I said, but what about my BMI, she said, I was obviously in good shape and looked thin and to not worry about it. Amazing. I am still going to try and get off as much as I can, but I do think it will be easier when the belly is gone. I think it will change my metabolism. I hope that's not wishful thinking on my part. Anyway, I'm excited for you. I'll think of you when I can't sleep!

[losingjusme 12]

nina - if i had any determination, i'd send you some but after just downing about 500 gingersnap Cookies, mine is lost... and i was sooooo good this morning, a Protein shake for b-fast and a salad for lunch ... grrrrr

karey - how awesome for you! i am so proud of you. i bet getting gutwacked will help with the metabolism! are you right before or right after me?

[kareyquilts 1]

LJM: I'm 5 days after you!

[nina874 48]

LJM - Do you find that evenings are the worst time for snakaroos? I can be a perfect angel all day but then at night......

Karey - I know that I should have lost more before the surgery, I am hoping that a week on morphine will kill the appetite, and added onto the 7 litres of fat and the skin maybe I will come out of it nearer to goal! I know it is cheating but what can I say...... I am weak

So it is me on the 11th of Feb, LJM on the 29th and Karey on the 5th of March!! Woooo Hoooo!!!

Nina x

[losingjusme 12]

i am normally snacky late afternoon. even if i am full, head hunger gets me. grrrrr..

OUSooner is also on the 11th of February, his thread is here: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/next-step-finding-real-me-45384/

i am so excited for all of us! this truly is an incredible step.

Nina & Neal, cant wait to hear how things go...

im trying to talk my DH into letting me have my iPhone in the recovery room with me so i can at least post to my blog.

[nina874 48]

I am going to try to take my lap top with me so that at least when I get to the hotel room I can post. I will be out there for nearly 3 weeks, Dr Pascal likes you to saty for at least 2 weeks and I want to be sure that I am well on the way to recovery before I leave.It would be a bit tricky to get home and then have a complication.

[losingjusme 12]

oh Nina,

i understand completely... i wouldnt want to go home with any chance of complication occurring ...

you are going to look so incredible!!!