journey4me
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Yes, My Co-workers Will See Me Naked!
journey4me commented on mags2u's blog entry in Is that a Fat Joke?
I hope you are doing o.k. Get rest and keep us posted! -
This is the best support system, everyone is so nice and all the comments and posts are so helpful! I know it has helped me through this process. Being banded next week! Good luck! The site was down yesterday and I about died! So close to surgery, I like to come here for support and to learn more peoples experiences. So glad it's up and running! Cathy
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Thanks for posting! My surgery is next week, hoping to do as well as you did...at least that's my plan! keep posting!
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It hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. My control is mostly from being so head strong I have gotten into the "i'm ready" mode and it has been fine. I don't eat after 6 and I usually do 5pm. I do drink a lot of water. I started walking and riding an indoor exercise bike. Good luck you will do fine!
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Light Bleeding From Largest Incision
journey4me replied to Brown Kameleon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am getting banded next week. How has your pain been? Can you share any experiences with the surgery that might be helpful? -
Today was Pre-Op day! Definitely ready for this change. Somewhere along the way I went from terrified to excited. Just a day or so ago it hit me that it's all going to be good! I have been doing the pre-op diet and have lost 8 pounds! yeah! So glad the site is up and running again the support here is great! Thank God! Panicked for a minute
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Today was Pre-Op day! Definitely ready for this change. Somewhere along the way I went from terrified to excited. Just a day or so ago it hit me that it's all going to be good! I have been doing the pre-op diet and have lost 8 pounds! yeah! So glad the site is up and running again the support here is great! Thank God! Panicked for a minute
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Losing Weight "naturally" - A Rant
journey4me replied to petuniap's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I so agree with you! I have only told two people too. My cousin who is like a Sister and my best friend. I don't want to be judged for how I lose the weight. I am doing this to be healthy so if anyone i know is waiting for me to suddenly "naturally" drop 75pounds it's not gonna happen and I know that. I'm not waiting to get healthy because i might be harshly judge for "cheating" and losing the weight. I need to lose it now and I don't need to feel like I am watched the whole way! So that's why I have limited who I told. It took me a while to decide, but think this is the best way for me. Happy losing! -
Great job!
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Mags! I love that song very inspiring! I am now going to get a copy for my car! It's definitely gonna give me a boost when the going gets tough with this journey!!! Thanks for posting! Best wishes on "your day!"
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Hi Athena! personally I went back and forth trying to weigh out the differences and what was best for me and I guess that's what it comes down to. I take a medication that I have taken for years and I was afraid of malabsorption and I really need the medicine, so I decided that the band was reversible if I needed to. I don't plan on reversing it, but if I need to it's an option. I think that if you incorporate exercise into your daily routine then you will lose a lot more. It is a tool, not a fix. I have also been to support groups where people had gotten gall stones with gastric bypass surgery and that scared me. I don't need more problems than I started out with. That's why I chose the lap band. It's not easy either way. I think you are making the right decision either way. Good luck and stick to your decision to lose weight either way. Good luck!
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I was wondering if it is better to stay in the hopsital for the night if that is an option. I have 3 teens at home and I take care of my Dad. So although I don't like to stay at the hospital if I don't have to, but thinking the rest might be helpful. Any opinions on this? Will I be groggy?
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So today was my best day so far on the liquid diet attempt! I'm not required to do it I thought it would be a good idea! Rode my bike 5 miles! Kudos to me! Nerves still pretty high but they are getting better as I get closer! So far so good!
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Yes, My Co-workers Will See Me Naked!
journey4me commented on mags2u's blog entry in Is that a Fat Joke?
You go girl! I hope you are doing well you have a great attitude....and p.s. there must be worse things in the world...like old men in tighty whitey's! Keep me posted! -
Congratulations!
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Im Getting Banded Tomorrow 10 Jan 2012! :-)
journey4me replied to Perthbandit's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Keep me posted! My surgery is the 19th.Good luck! -
Considering Lapband...is It Worth It?
journey4me replied to marzee0728's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everything you are thinking is normal. Deciding to have the lap band is a process. I know I had to come to terms with it and finally decided (after a year) that it was what I needed to do. I know it definitely won't be easy, but it's worth the challenge and I don't plan to look back now! I am scheduled for surgery on the 19th and as it gets closer I am nervous but excited. Think it over and weigh out what it encompasses and then make your decision. Just remember we are stronger than we think. I will let you know that this site is a god send and you will get the support you need. best wishes! -
This weekend was tough. I tried full liquid diet and planned to work up to clear liquids by Monday! So it would go well until night time. The plan was to have a protein shake for a.m. and p.m. and my meal in the middle of the day. Fail! I should keep to a.m. and noon protein shakes and small meal before 5pm! So here's to Monday and a new start. try try again!
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This weekend was tough. I tried full liquid diet and planned to work up to clear liquids by Monday! So it would go well until night time. The plan was to have a protein shake for a.m. and p.m. and my meal in the middle of the day. Fail! I should keep to a.m. and noon protein shakes and small meal before 5pm! So here's to Monday and a new start. try try again!
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Day 13 On Liquids For 1/7/12
journey4me commented on sheilamj1fan's blog entry in sheilamj1fan's Journal
How have you managed to stick with it??? -
Day 13 On Liquids For 1/7/12
journey4me commented on sheilamj1fan's blog entry in sheilamj1fan's Journal
I start my liquid diet tomorrow. PLEASE give me any advice that you can! Feeling challenged! Thanks! -
None of these is silly! You are right with a lot of us who are going through this! A lot of those same things are what I worry about. I am afraid of judgement any way. Be it fat or thin. People are judgemental and it would suck to be them. This site is the best place to go for support! I think we understand each other most of the times.Keep up the good work and just know that what you are feeling is COMPLETELY normal!
