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manda05's Blog

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My Lap Band Journey

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Month 3 .. Halfway There

I havent written in awhile but its my 3 month mark, and im only down 8lbs, but i know that im about to kick it in gear and go hard!! Getting my gym membership this friday and i cant wait!! no more "working out" at home. lets face it, i cant stick to a home routine. I only have a few more tests to get done for pre-op. YAY!   I cant wait to start my "new life". I see a whole new wardrobe in my future!!

Day 4 Of 180

So I am on day 4 of 180 ... of my supervised diet. My friend asked me exactly what is the "supervised" part ..I told her once a month I have to see my food-probation officer!!! LOL Well anyhow .. I am doing good, very proud of myself!! The first 2 days I had "minor" slip-ups, but yesterday I did EXCELLENT and today I intend to do even better!!! I am so thankful for having a supportive fiance, family and even my coworkers are being very supportive!! Thats definitely what I need to help keep me i

Consult With Surgeon - Not So Happy With Him - Help!?

Well today I had my consult with Dr. Von Rueden and his team. Everyone on his team is awesome! HOWEVER, I have very mix emotions about him. Everyone I've talked to say he is an excellent surgeon, and he is rated one of the top bariatric surgeons atleast around here. But when we met with him, he was not very personable, and just gave of negative vibes to me. It was something about the way he talked to me and looked at me, not sure how to explain it but I didnt feel comfortable with him like I fel

Starting This Journey!

I have chosen to have the lap and surgery after 2 years of contemplating it. I don't know if I was scared or just not ready to change myself. At the highest weight I've ever been, 315lbs., type 2 diabetes since 2007, high blood pressure since 2008, and PCOS since 2007, I HAVE to make a change. I'm only 24 years old and I have my whole life ahead of me, I don't want to lose my life because I didn't get myself healthy. My fiance is unsure of the way my surgery will affect our relationship, and I

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