KhadijahRose

Good luck. You know, I understand exactly how you feel. For years I worked out 7 days a week an hour to 2 hours a day with very little weight loss. I did struggle with portion control and sweets but for the most part I was pretty under control. I would be beside myself when I'd worked out so hard and would gain, although I would chop it up to muscle gain (with a six foot one frame, I have more muscle than the average woman anyway), but I would still feel frustrated because it was the loss of pounds I was looking for. Anyway, I had my surgery March 28th of this year and so far I've lost 42 pounds. I think you, like so many of us who worked their butts off before getting the surgery, will be a great success story. Again, good luck to you and I hope for you all the success and triumphs that you can't even imagine :-)

I totally did! I didn't have any pre surgery requirements until 12 hours before surgery so I ate till my hearts desire. Went up 16 pounds by the end of it all but it was totally worth it because I had no cravings or real wants for anything afterwards and now 3 weeks out tomorrow I am down 35 pounds.

I go in on Thursday, and I also have had a slight cold for the past week or so, talked to my surgical coordinator about it and she says as long as it has not effected your breathing, or is something bronchial then you should be fine. My surgeon won't do it if it's accompanied with a fever or bronchial issues.

Hahaa! Exactly "Oh yeah, let's go to the gym and maybe a little run; We'll show them how easy this is". Such an excellent point. When they say "it's a tool" it truly is just that. It's the same as a kettle bell, a treadmill or a measuring cup, it simply aids in the process YOU still have to make the right choices, use tremendous will power and do ALL the work! Great post! and good luck to you in reaching your goals :-)

Thanks Misha!

Hey everyone, I just sent in the last bit of information asked for by my insurance which is United Health Care (Choice Plus) and I was wondering about how long it took for you to get approved (or denied)? Thanks

I've never heard of anything like this, however, bodybuilding.com can give you really good programs based on your goals (for FREE) and it's kind of like the facebook for fitness gurus so you can really get some help and good information from people who really live and work in the fitness world. Hope this helps

Congrats on all your success, it's always good to hear when people are doing so well and the band is doing what it's suppose to do!

Congrats on all your success! You sound like you're on the right track. I agree with the nurse with regards to your weight loss progress, the human body is an amazing machine, smart too, it's figured you out and may have gone into its own maitenance phase, so I think your strategy of focusing on low-carb, high-protein sounds good. (NOT a doc, jus love to read about nutrition and exercise). Many blessings to you in 2012 and beyond :-D

I love Sparkpeople.com but I can't compare between it and any other because I've never used any other online weight loss program except Weight Watchers Points Plus Program, which is basically the same thing. Spark was just waaay more fun though

You're amazing! That's so great to hear! Congrats on all your success.

Congrats on doing well today! It's always a one-day-at-a-time mind set that gets me through. I hope 2012 is indeed the year you reach all your goals and more! Best of blessings to you!

Awesome NSV with the pants! Luck being wished for you!

I don't vlog but I love watching them! They have been a major help in me making my decision for LB as well as just an overall confidence booster and positive place to see and listen to people who've gone through what I am going through and who have experience in LB life changes. If you do decide to start one let me know your youtube channel name so I can #subscribe! Good Luck!

I (thank God) have no health issues other than being considered morbidly obese by way of my BMI and am approved and will be paid for 100%.

I too have let go of the sugary crap. I only have it in my coffee creamer which I have only once a day. I, like yourself, am preparing myself for lifestyle changes before my surgery so that will be one less thing to think about after surgery. I've also quite sugary drinks and have decided that the only things I will drink with calories in them are protein shakes, coffee and milk (or milk subs). We'll get there

I'm doing WW as well for the next three months. I've actually been doing it for 6 months but my surgeon says that the insurance won't accept a receipt as proof of my doing the program which really sucked but..No worries what's 3 more months if I live 60 more years at a healthy weight

Love, love, looooove my body bugg!! Best fitness tool I've ever purchased! I don't know what a fitbit is but I was first introduced to the bodybugg by beachbody fans, I love Chalean Johnson (maker of Turbo Jam, Turbo Fire and Chalean Extreme) and its been a major help in keeping me focused on my weight loss goals.

That's so awesome! You're so awesome! I think I'll start with a 5k, but you're right you gotta start somewhere

ROTFL!! OH DUH...LOL!

Nice! The face tells it all!

I have my exercise physiological assessment tomorrow. I'm excited. I work out all the time (despite being over weight, cause i like to eat) so I think I'll pass with flying colors. My psych evaluation is Monday. Thx Pink Dahlia for the info!

?! could that be true?!

Your doing awesome! so few calories and hitting the gym!?! Your on your way lady! Can't wait to hear about your continued progress and success :-D

My faith teaches me that nothing happens without the will of God. And if it brings about good then you can rest assured that it is a blessing from God. It also reminds me that Satan is very aware of human consciousness and our fears. he (Satan) has been around a long time and knows what to whisper to a person to make them doubt a decision that might lead them to glorify God in a way they've never been capable of doing. Just imagine how wonderful it would be for you to not carry around a ton of weight, how much easier it would be for you to praise and worship God, how grateful of a servant you would become and how high your confidence would soar. Satan knows that if he can keep you in this state of mind in body (spirit) he can keep you away from God. God creates, man manipulates. If there is a tool out there that can help you reach your weight loss goals you should thank God for His mercy on those of us who thought we were doomed to this unhealthy state of physical self, that He has given us the knowledge to create the tools to cure ourselves. God bless you and keep you in a positive state of mind! :-D