Miss Lili

ooohh.. I know how you feel.... the prtien power is simply gross to me... so far, i am really liking the atkins stuff. shakes takes like milk, and the bars don't taste like chalk!

anyone going to Mexico?? oooh.. I hope so.. I would have a friend!!!

Hi! I am scheduled for september 14th! Can't wait!!!

congrats!!! I love that you and your hubby did it together!!! how fun and motivating!!! thanks for sharing! I am getting sleeved soon, so I love inspriation like this!

good luck for tomorrow|!!!! let us know how you are when you can!!!

OOOOOOOOOOOOHHH I sooooooooo wish I lived anywhere else than Quebec!!!! The only thing I can hope for is a bit on the income taxes!!!

hi! you will be fine.. as you have the 3 seats.. no one should hassel you.. and you know what.. if anyone does, too bad..if all they have in their life is hasseling others, well I would be sad for them... and look at what you are doing... it takes courage my friend to go out and have this surgery... focus on that.. and how healthy you will be after this!!! I am 390, and I fly all the tme (about twice a month lately), and I use an extender, and I shoot up the armrest when I get in. I have NEVER had a problem with anyone. I will be going to Mexico in september!! can not wait... focus on you.. healing well, and getting healthy.. all th negative stuff does not matter!!!

take it easy..listen to your body! give us more news when you can!! I will be going in sept! can t wait to hear all about it!

I know how you feel.. I find myself having to explain to most people I tell... But really, in the end, anywhere can be dangerous if your time has come... that's my view. I travel alot for work, so I can't let myself think those thoughts! You are lucky to have someone with you! My hubby is in Paris now, and I am soooooooo hoping that he will be back for my surgery (his mom is ill).. if not, well, I am a big girl, I will go on my own! Please let me know how it goes ok?

hi! I am going to Juarez in September.. I am sure you will be fine!! You know, alot of places are not that great to be in if walking alone at night... I live in Montreal, and we have more than our share of murders... If we were to begin worrying about all the dangerous places, we would never leave home.. Stay positive, good luck for the op.. and have fun!!

YES YES YES.. I hear ya! great news! You are on your way home! Sounds like everything went as smoothly as can be! I am really happy for you! I am off to hop on a plane myself, but for work, and will be back next week. PLEASE keep on posting about how it is going!

hi! finally, someone out there!!!! I too have not been able to find very many people. I will certainly look forward to hearing all about it! wow.. that's in 12 days!!! lucky you!!

oh excellent! thanks! I will definitly check it out then!!

Still researching (although my choice is pretty much made) Anyone use dr. sergio verboonen (Cancun or elsewhere) ? :001_tongue: As always, THANKS!

thanks for the info. I am thinking that I will forget about the calling card, suck it up and use my cell. I am in Canada anyway, so probably not the same cards! Wow.. it is so great to talk to someone who is actually there.. hope your trip home goes smoothly!

yahoo!!!!!!!congrats!!!! You must be soooo happy! I am actully researching a few other places after a few negative comments, so I am sooooooooooooo happy to be able to speak to someone who is actually there!!! When you feel up to it.. tell me all!!! :thumbup:

And I just booked septmeber 14 at Star Medica... if anyone else is there at the same time....

yahoo!!! congrats! I am going there in September, so please feel free to feed me any and all info (down to smallest tidbit) as i am starving for info info info!!! hope your day goes well!!!

yay! thanks guys.. I hear you.. I am the party girl, the one who was never without a boyfriend.. even now, at the ripe old age of 40, if I am out with friends without my hubby, I will usually get hit on (which is in no way a meaure of my beauty... you should see some of the guys..hehehe) but yes.. I feel like that too. I went to a few pre-surgery meetings here in Montreal, and honestly, felt really bad when it came to explaining myself.... one of the exercises was to list 20 things that was hellish about being fat... I was able to name 7, mostly health related. When came my turn in the group session, the others around the table were looking at me strangely that I had no self esteem stuff... I am not saying I never feel bad (we all have our days), but my size does not stop me from doing things.. I travel, i wear my bathing suit proudly, I generally strut my stuff... anyway.. THANK YOU! I knew I was not alone out there!!! REALLY skinny jeans here I come!

excellent! thanks so much! I have found so much info here.. really great!! Sorry about your dad.. it really changes our outlook, losing a parent. Thanks again!

hi! yes.. for health reasons. (and of course shopping will be even more fun!!) (for me.. not my bank account!) my mom passed away from complications to diabetes.. I promised I would take care of me...

ok..here is a question: I already feel that I look good. Ok ok..I KNOW I am big, but I still think I look good. This has probably been the biggest factor in my not losing weight over the years... seriously, you would think if I thought I looked really bad..it might motivate me more... ok.. so the question is: how will I be able to stay motivated? What if after x amount of pounds I am like.. wow.. ok..I can stop eating well now... ????? I am certainly not the only BBW out there.... :thumbup:

Hi! Just wondering if anyone esle out here will be in Juarez that week? I will be scheduling my surgery today!:thumbup: that would be week.. not weel.. clearly I also need some kind of spelling surgery

I will and have been telling everyone the truth. Actually, my initial decision was to have Lap Band, now I have decided to go for the sleeve. I think it is a personal decision, all depends on how you feel about it. I tend to be an open book, and my entourage (including work-I have been in the same sport all my life, as an athlete, coach and now administrator) has seen me struggle with my weight forever... so for me, I am quite comfortable with telling the truth. I had a major burnout a while back, and I have worked very hard at learning to take care of ME. This is part of it (the surgery).. the other part is that I am now surronding myself with people who are positive , accepting etc. As for those who care to make snide remarks, so be it..let them!

hi! I am Canadian too (montreal) and will probably be going alone, unless my husband makes it back from Europe in time. From reading these posts almost obsessively over the past week, I am sure it will be fine alone!! Good luck, and let us know how it was!:thumbup1: