Hi, fellow thirty-somethings =)

[Firedad53073 4]

Sorry I have been MIA for so long guys,

:thumbup:Welcome back!

[matjazty 0]

I just wanted to share my excitement:biggrin:-- I got my ins. approval letter in the mail yesterday! I'm hoping that the surgen's office will call this week- but with the holiday- I'm not sure. It looks like I'll be banded in January 2009! now the reality is starting to set in! I'm in that grey area:ohmy: of did I make the right decision-- nerves I'm guessing, I know it's what I really want- just a big change! I hope everyone has an awesome New Years!!:tongue_smilie:

[*slim* 2]

Congrats to you! It is an exciting and scary time. You will do fine.

[sthoma01 0]

Hi everyone. I normally just read, but thought I would post. I am a 34 year old mother of 3 (11, 9, and nearly 2). I began my journey on 6/9/08 and it was the best decision I could have ever made. I started at 322 and am now in the 230s. I haven't seen that number on a scale for about 20 years! I went shopping with my mom the day after Christmas and actually was able to look through some of the regular size clothing. I about cried when I really thought about it - plus it didn't hurt that things were 75% off.

Congratulations to everyone on your successes. May 2009 bring more triumphs and freedom from our old selves.

[*slim* 2]

I began my journey on 6/9/08 and it was the best decision I could have ever made.

You started your rebirth on my birthday. That was the day I decided something had to give. I am so happy for you. Keep up the awesome work!

[kcmagu 3]

sthoma - Congratulations! I can appreciate your feelings. You and I have similar numbers: age, starting and current weight. Keep up the great work!

[tamboclan 3]

I just wanted to share my excitement:biggrin:-- I got my ins. approval letter in the mail yesterday! I'm hoping that the surgen's office will call this week- but with the holiday- I'm not sure. It looks like I'll be banded in January 2009! now the reality is starting to set in! I'm in that grey area:ohmy: of did I make the right decision-- nerves I'm guessing, I know it's what I really want- just a big change! I hope everyone has an awesome New Years!!

Congrats!!! If I were you, I'd call the surgeon's office yourself. Don't wait for them to call you. Take the bull by the horns and get your surgery scheduled! I think I can speak for most of us when I say it's the best decision we've ever made. I wouldn't change it for anything!

Hi everyone. I normally just read, but thought I would post. I am a 34 year old mother of 3 (11, 9, and nearly 2). I began my journey on 6/9/08 and it was the best decision I could have ever made. I started at 322 and am now in the 230s. I haven't seen that number on a scale for about 20 years! I went shopping with my mom the day after Christmas and actually was able to look through some of the regular size clothing. I about cried when I really thought about it - plus it didn't hurt that things were 75% off.

Congratulations to everyone on your successes. May 2009 bring more triumphs and freedom from our old selves.

Wow! Amazing numbers. You are doing so well. At that rate you'll be at goal in no time. And isn't shopping fun when you have so many more options??

[matjazty 0]

Thank you all for your support! I think I will call today!!! I'm so glad that I have found this website- it has all kinds of support and lots and lots of information and "real" people that have/is going through what I am!! Hope everyone has an Awesome New Years!!

[Ms Determined 0]

I have to lose 20lbs before my surgeon even give me a date and im thinkin abt going on a liquid diet to lose it fast... do u think its a good idea???

[♥Amy♥ 5]

I have to lose 20lbs before my surgeon even give me a date and im thinkin abt going on a liquid diet to lose it fast... do u think its a good idea???

Why not? See if you can get Optifast from your surgeon. It tastes good and you drink 5 a day, maybe an extra one if you need it. I did that and lost 19 lbs in 2 weeks. It's totally doable. If you do the Optifast the best tasting one, IMO, is the chocolate. The vanilla is ok and the strawberry is definitely an aquired taste. :thumbdown:

[GMC 0]

I've lost 10lbs in 6 days by doing the clear liquid diet. Jello and broth. Give it a shot! And good luck!