journey4me

My Motto..".Food is my drug" and I'm about to kick it's butt!!!"

Congrats! So inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations!

how do you do this?

You definitely need to have your head in it too. This is only a tool, the rest is up to you like with any attempt to lose weight. It is not a fix all. It is an opportuniy to get you to a healthier place so that you can take control of your life. So make sure you are ready for all the changes you will have to make. Don't be discouraged. No matter what you will probably end up healthier. Definitely life changing.

I have had some of the same feelings I felt like I was failing myself by not being able to do it on my own, but everytime I go down that path I take the higher road in my mind (which is not always easy!) and tell myself not to look back. I am doing this for me no matter how I got to this place in my life I never dealt with it properly in the past so now I am taking charge of me and making a journey to better eating habits and accountability! Good luck!

Hi Bri! I am starting my pre-op liquid diet tomorrow too! My surgery date is the 19th! If you'd like to go through it together let me know how you're doing and maybe we can support each other! I know it's going to be a challenge for me could use all the help I can get! Take care Cathy

God Bless you and your family!

Do this for you and rid your life of the drama and think about YOU! As for your Dad I am sorry. Please stay focused on yourself as much as possible. I think as woman we tend to focus on others. This is your "ME" time. You will not regret doing for you! I am 46 and have been heavy for sometime now. I am telling you do this for you and don't look back because we are woman and we have no limits! Live your life to the fullest! You own your future!

I just went through a repair to my pacemaker and had to stop exercising for a month. I sat a lot and I am not a sitter, but I couldn't risk dislodging the lead and believe me I didn't want to do that again! So I did what I was told, but I put some of the weight back on because of it. I am hoping my surgeon doesn't cancel the surgery now. I have lost 15 pounds and gained 5 back. Struggling to get it back off pre op appointment is next Thursday. Any input?

Good job on the running and walking! I am looking forward to riding my bike again and hopefully jogging too! I can't wait to see whats when I loose my fluffy parts! Best wishes Thanks for posting!

Great job! Thanks for the support I am looking forward to the healthier me! and hopefully more energy!

You are definitely an inspiration. I don't get banded until the 19th and am getting really nervous about the head hunger.

It sound like it might be pain from trapped gas, but I would think that would be gone by now. I definitely would call your Dr. and make sure it's not something completely different. Take care

Hi Cyndee My surgery is on January 19th! Are you doing a pre op diet? Where are you having your surgery done? This site is a great source of support! Good luck and keep me posted!

My pre op is next week. I am so excited for you! Best wishes!

I still have til the 19th, but I am nervous too. I don't think it's that actual surgery that scars me, I am a nurse, so no problem there! I think it's all the changes I will be making not only the physical things I have to do but also the social changes I will be making and peoples reactions. It is overwhelming a bit, I think rattled nerves are normal.

My doctor doesn't require a pre op diet. Do you think it helps get you going? GOOD LUCK on your surgery in 2 days and keep us posted!

I would never let anyone make me feel like crap especially someone that is supposed to be supportive....and being paid to do it!!! You have to remember that people will be people and how they act is often not a reflection of your behavior, but rather their unhappiness with their lives. Really! So with that note taken if you cannot see someone else remember you are doing this for yourself and only you!!! If you have to see the same person go in there with tons of kindness and just say things like "hmm I guess you're right" Knowing the whole time that they aren't! I work with people who are tenured and how some act they should never have their jobs....but...there is nothing I can do about it because I have no control sooo remember when the dietician is being a jerk I'd feel more sorry for her than anything. She too might need a positive change in her life...she just doesn't know it yet! You are the lucky one, you recognize what you need to do for yourself to be the happiest, it's the dietician who doesn't seem to know how to be professional or how not to project her unhappiness upon others! You are in charge of this situation....not her!!! Take a deep breathe you are in charge of your life!

Hi Being banded on Jan.19th. I know I am supposed to pick a New Years resolution, but I can't pick just one! I think this year is going to be a bunch of baby step resolutions! I am quite addicted to diet Pepsi I just love it and had my last one last night! I quit when I had my kids and didn't drink it for 5 years. I think I can do this! lol I told a friend today that I think food is my drug and if I drank as much as I ate I'd probably not be here! Have a great new year!

Resolution is to spend more me time! With three teens it's hard to do, but it's my 2012 mission!

HI This actually sounds like a great idea! I like to go out with friends to eat and that is actually one of the things I am worried about. Eating is such a big part of the social situations we are involved in be it with work or out to dinner. Being able to order 1/2 would be nice. If not I just ask for a to go box when I get my meal and put 1/2 aside. I have 3 teens and I am sure that when I get home someone will eat it before I ever get the chance to eat it! Keep in touch!