lisanj

For me to get to the normal bmi i have to lose almost 200 pounds!! I am scared because I just don't know if it is possible for me.. I want it to be and I am going to try my best, but that is A LOT of weight..

I got chewable calcium from GNC.. They are called "be-balanced...bone strengethening calcium" they taste like candy...mine are dulce de leche flavor but they may come in other flavors not sure... they are calcium with vitamin d-3.. they are 15 calories each and you must take 2 a day for a total of 30 calories a day

Thank so much Corianna.. You are doing an awesome job!!! Keep up the great work!

thanks b52.. i have been overweight my whole life so unfortunatley my high school weight is not so low hehe it is a lot better than what i am now though

Thanks Cheri..I see my surgeon next week so I will ask him about it..I am being banded two weeks from today...congrats on your weightloss..Good job!

just wondering how everyone came up with a goal weight...i have not been banded yet, but i am just thinkin about it and i have no idea how i will take to the band.. i don't want to set a goal for myself that i will never reach..any suggestions?

mmmm peacan piessss...i gotta stop thinkin about food hahaha

Thanks Chrissy..i will have to try it.. i LOVE sugar in the raw...Have you tried the baking kind yet?

how is the stevia in the raw? is it like sugar in the raw?

Ok thanks! I will check there

That sounds soooo yummy!!!

Where do you find the Any Whey? I am looking for a flavorless protein just to add to other things for variety

wow! I didn't realize the fills were that much money!!!!

I was the same way you are.. Before my surgery was approved I was panicking they would not approve it. I have Horizon BC/BS and had no other medical issues and was approved (I have since found out I have sleep apnea though). You have other medical problems so it shouldn't be a problem for you to get approval. Just wanted to let you know you are not alone with the insurance approval anxiety. Good luck Lisa! Lisa

Lean Shake at GNC is pretty yummy.. they taste kind of like chocolate milk... Also, if you ask in GNC they should have a sample for you to try.. at least they did in the one by me

I am being banded on March 9th am not being able to drink is something I am worried about. Are you ever able to drink after eating? Or is that just for first couple months? And do you get used to it? It just seems so difficult because I am always drinking something. I keep a drink with me at all times.

the blue cheese flavor laughing cow is really good!

sounds so yummy

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job!!

**being healthy **not worrrying that every gas pain you have is a heart attack **not worrying if you go to a restaurant if you will fit in the chair or not **finding shoes that fit **finding bras that fit **more energy **not sweating as much **not getting out of breath going up a flight of stairs **not worrying about being too fat to have kids I am sure I will think of more

Thank you..i like your ben franklin quote

I'm new here..I viewed this site many times as a guest before registering.. everyone seems so helpful.. I don't have a surgery date yet but will be sometime earlly 2012 hopefully. The main thing I keep thinking about is this clear liquid diet..How bad is it? Any tips or good things I should get? Thanks

hello.. I am a first timer too.. I saw what you said about being affraid of surgery and I am also.. I have anxiety issues in general which have made the decision difficult, but I just want to tell you what everyone has been saying to me. You should be more afraid of being overweight than going through the surgery.It really makes you think ya know.. The long term health risks of being obese outweight the risks of complication with the band. I hope this helps you like it did me. Lisa