Kiskis

I did for my health. I am 44 and weigh 257 and on a path of self destruction. I have lost a lot of weight over the years but like most people I have lost the same 40 lbs a hundred times over. I have had a bad back injury that holds me back from excerising as much as I need to loose the weight. My boobs are too bif too 44 DD. I want to get back to a 38C. Not to mention gravity and age is starting to set in. Also I am always good all day and over eat at night or on the weekends. Or on the weekends go for the pizza, natchos as I have a stressful job. I am very excited about my surgery on Feb 9th. I can't wait to start the amazing journey! K

Excellent, that is great news! I have have never had surgery and a little worried so you post is very reassuring. I have bad allergies. Should I take an allergy pill that day? Keep us posted with your recovery. Let me know how many days you need to take off from work. I am taking off 3 days plus 2 on a weekend and working from home on the first day back to work. Have a great weekend! Cheers, K

I will keep trying. I will try the mask again again tonight and the rest of the weekend. Thanks guys!

Yes, I am aware of how serious it can be. My GP is OK with me not using it as it is weight related. The sleep clinic said the same thing. I have been playing telephone with the sleep clinic as I would like to try another mask. Hopefully a different mask will help. The Sleep Clinic also wanted me to go for sleep obersavation. My GP & I decided not at this time. We will look at things after my surgery. K PS - I love the graphics

Thanks, I am in the zone and focus on the prize!! How great that you have your surgery on Tuesday. That will be my half way point on the pre-op and a week away from mine. Keep up the amazing results & have a great weekend! K

I work for myself so I don't get that person with my clients. I am a human resources consultant. I haven't told many people. My parents don't know. Only a few know as I don't want people passing judgement... Or after asking how much have you lost? After the surgery I will share with my family and some friends. We will see how things go. I have no problem sharing but once I am successful & know what it is like on the other side. My BFF had it done 8 years ao and lost 150 lbs. Don't let people get you down! Rise above them. Keep up the great work! Have a great weekend! K

I am on day 4 the hunger pains have gotten better. My diet isn't as strict I can have as much broth, Jello & zero-10 calorie items. I have been having jello an broth to fill in between my 2 shakes and 1 bar. I don't understand why you can't have jello... anything 0-10 cal? Yah I have to pee every 2 hours and sometimes more. My goal right now is to get to the half way mark. I hope these next 13 days go by real quick! When I watch tv what taped shows and fast forwad past all commercials. Good job on the weight loss! Keep up the great work! Cheers, K

I am 1/4 of the way there. Can wait until 1/2 pre-op that much closer to the surgery. Have a great day! K

Hey you are ahead of me so yours may be the better option as I am down 5 lbs and today is the start of day 4. Don't get me wrong I am happy! Keep up the great work fellow bander! Have an awesome day! I am off to pilates. Cheers, Kristi (Kiskis)

I am Feb 9th and on a 2 wk diet shakes, bar & 2 c veggies. Good luck! K

I am on day 3 with surgery on Feb 9 2 Meditrim shake & 1 bar + 2 cups of veggies a day Unlimited Jello, broth or anything sugar free My stomach didn't growl as much today. But every night I go to bed hungry. I am down 3.4 lbs. Me to I am a scale junkie! Good luck! Cheers, Kristi

I stop breathing 15 times an hour.

Glad it is n't just me!! I have tried for 3 months. I have moderate to severe sleep apenea. They turned down my machine and I still can't handle sleeping with it. I have to talk my clinic about it as I may try another mask. The problem is I am a very light sleeper. I hate the straps on my head. Either way I am not resest with or without. I guess they still may charge me for the machine. I am playing long so that it won't hold up my surgery. K Sleepless in Vancouver

My BFF lost 150 lbs said the same thing! Thanks for all your support! K

Today I was better at spacing it out. I eat veggies throught the day. I cooked a wack of spinach to satisfy me and give me lots of vitiamins. My husband is doing it with for support - just the diet part with shakes... I just want him eating stuff I would want. Thanks for your ideas & support! K

I better today working through the hunger. It is at night as I am not busy with work & multi-tasking. When is your surgery date? K

It is kind of like waiting for Christmas when you are a kid. I want these next 13 days to fly by! K

Thanks - that makes sense now. Yes, I am keeping my eye on the prize. Thanks for the motivation! K

Today was my first day for the pre-op diet I did great all day but tonight I am starving! why can you only have 2 cuos only of veggies? You would think you could have unlimited? I have had lots of jello & broth plus my 2 shakes, 1 bar & 2 cups of veggies.

I have a Eliptical & love it! It cost $400 3 years ago. I love working at home. I put bands on the walls with hooks, fitness ball & stacking weights. That is all you need. Cheaper and more private than a gym. K

I agree. The band is a tool and you want to still eat healthy great newsletter with great ideas & recipeswww.chefdave.org Dave is a bander. He is also on FB & Twitter too. K

I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. My husband has decided to do the diet with me. He is amazing! I won't have to really cook anymore. Or at least for awhile. When is your surgery? K

It is rare but can happen. My BFF had those problems and had a 2nd surgrey and now all OK & still banding she lost 150 lbs. My 2 other friends no problem. Don't worry! K

I am Feb 9th too. Start pre-op shakes & bars tomorrow. Scared of failing that part. Bought jello, popcyicles, crystal light & anything fat free & sugar free in sight! Good luck all Feb Bansters! K

I am having mine on Feb 9. My BMI is about 28-40? I start my shakes & bars tomorrow. We can keep in touch if you like since we have similar dates for support? Good luck.