Shemy-away

Congratulations!! My day is March 6! I'll be looking for you on the other side!

You've put into words my feelings without even knowing me. You have a gift! Keep pushing, you are an inspiration!

Thanks for the repy. It's risky but it gives us hope. He's always had trouble with that pesky taping. He's not unfit by any means, passes all of his tests, his "weight problem" doesn't affect his work at all, but he's extremely muscular and has trouble knocking off those last 10. Hopefully the military will get it together soon enough to stop loosing all of these potential leaders due to outdated weight standards.

Congrats on your surgery! Im wondering if you would get in any trouble if your command found out because my husband wants it but the docs here at Bethesda were very stern and said if someone active duty tried to get it they would be kicked out. I'm not wishing that on you, but I really would like my husband to have the same opportunity that I have to get my weight under control.

"And wish the flees of a thousand camels infest her pants" <----- That is HILARIOUS!

I know this isn't the topic, but 8 MONTH liquid diet??? Wowzers! OP, I wish you a speedy recovery!!

Well said. I will try to cut the cord Tuesday when I start my 2 week liquid diet, unless i REALLy need some motivation!

This may be really good advice because I'm freaking myself out too and I'm about 2 weeks out. But then I'll have the feeling, "what if I missed something??" and i'll be right back on here LOL!

you can definitely see the change! Congratulations!!!

Hi, I just wanted to check in and see how everything is going? Im in nursing school as well, in my last semester getting ready for boards and comps, doing clinicals, and my surgery will be 3-6 during my spring break. I'm nervous too and I hope everything worked out for you. I'd love to hear about your experience.

Congratulations! Im getting my sleeve on 3/6 as well. Good luck to you and I look forward to seeing your progress!!

Now that you mention it, I think I have the same thing. The only thing my doctor would recommend was surgical removal and heating pads. They say it was related to my blood sugar being high and my weight. If you can remember the name let me know. I haven't had my surgery yet, but I will try to update you if I remember!

Thank you for posting that. It's helpful to hear the truth even if its not all great. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

LOL that's awesome!! I totally understand the fire that thighs and corduroy can start!! Congrats

Those are beautiful!!! How awesome is she?!? I need friends like that in my life!

Yes indeed! and living up here in DC, I am really missing those long country roads lol

such an inspiring story. I need to stop focusing so much on myself. Thank you!

Welcome!!! I see you're from Surry, wow! I'm from Prince George!! Small world!

I'm having surgery 3-6-12 in Portsmouth VA. I would like a buddy for mutual support and to hold me accountable. Contact me!!

Congratulations! I look forward to reading about your success!

congratulations!!! I can't wait for mine!

Congratulations on your progress! What does your protein intake consist of?

Hey! I went over to FB to check out the group but I can't find it.

Thanks!! I will PM you!

Document everything! As a nurse, we are told, if it isn't documented, it didn't happen.Make sure you keep a record of every phone call, meeting, conversation, etc. Keep us updated and good luck.