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Now... get moving! hee, hee.

You can do this! You've already been through the worst. You're obviously very strong, so remember this as you take one day at a time to get yourself back into healthier eating. Let your dad and grandma help keep you motivated --you have some help from the other side now! I wish you all the best and I'm also very sorry for your losses... the death of loved ones can be so painful. Again, I'm truly sorry you're having to deal with this at such a young age. Bes wishes!

Yep! There are MANY foods that are "not worth it" to me, or just need a little tweaking. One splurge I like is a tasty Starbucks. A lot of times it sets a mood for me. It conjures up a time in my life when I was responsible for only me and attending school. Like how a good song from our past floods us with memories of a fun summer, etc. Well anyway, once in a while I'll still order a drink. I have a particular drink I usually always order because I know the calorie, protein, carb count and I can easily arrange my meal plan to accomodate for it. Anyway, the other day, I decided I might want to try a different drink for a change, so before ordering what I thought would be a good choice I grabbed their nutrition guide... and, uh, good thing I did... Needless to say, my old standby tasted better than ever. No guilt, better flavor!

I'm finally starting to run again, too. Well, "running" might be misleading... haha, but getting reacquainted is definitely true. Great job with taking on a 10k!! Best wishes! Keep us posted!

Lol! Cute.

Let it motivate, but seriously, don't be disgusted with yourself! Recently (prior to surgery) I gained 50 lbs. in less time, and I was already 50 lbs. overweight to begin with. It's okay... our bodies might be too darn efficient at hanging on to fat, but that doesn't mean we can't retrain 'em. Ha! Maybe our bodies are also fast learners. You can do this. And listen to A New Dawn... "We all have to start somewhere!"

It's really rough for awhile. I was HUNGRY too! However, I also have that darn head hunger ... it's going to take some time for me to tame that beast. lol. Nonetheless, everyone tells me it WILL get better, and I believe them because every now and again I have "satisfied" days that produce a glimmer of hope for a controlled future. ha. You can do it! The rewards are too great to let the next several weeks stand in your way. Best wishes!

I love this post!! Congratulations!!!!

Great post!

It's okay to laugh and cry. Best wishes!

I'm so sorry! This appointment will not be easy... my heart goes out to you and your parents. Cancer is a hellacious roller coaster ride of emotions... I hate it too.

Oops, oodles of great success, not "noodles." LOL!

I'm so sorry about the bad band news, but how GRET that you'll be covered for the sleeve. What a relief! Selfishly, I hate hearing about band failures because (obviously) it makes me worry about myself (especially being without insurance. I'm self pay), but I knew going into this that scar tissue is a very real possibility. I love your attitude and have no doubts this next surgery will be just what you need. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and noodles of success!!

So much sadness...very sorry.

I really appreciate your recent blogs about this. I have yet to be filled, so I'm very interested in hearing about what it's like... and how to eat/live with the fills. Sincere thanks. I certainly hope this gets easier for you! Best wishes.

I'm so happy for you... welcome back! Your courage (and positive attitude) is going to get you through this!! You can do this... and we're here with you! Best wishes!

What an incredible story. I'm very interested in this Head Hunger class you took. I'm going to try to look for something like that in my area. Thanks!

I think you wrote this for me!! ha. I so get how you're feeling. I don't feel the same degree of control as you do... yet. But, I sure hope to follow suit very soon. Keep on, keeping on!! Love your post.

So sorry about Taylor! Very difficult to lose our furry friends.

And, great job with your weight loss journey. Love reading your posts.

Very excited for you! Sounds like you're ready!!! Best wishes.

Your disappointment is completely understandable.

You want this ... You can do this ... Girl, you got this!!

You're such a great writer! I love all your blog entries and look forward to following your successes!!!

^ Typos galore! Sorry... fat fingers on a little Kindle keyboard

What are you doing that has your dre office so impressed? I went to my first post op appt today and left feeling sorts like, "what do i do now?" Ha.

I had plication with my band too, but I still have quite an appetite. Kinds hummed about that. The nurse I met with today (thought I was seeing my surgeon!) told me to come back in 5 weeks and not expect a first fill for 3-4 months! Yikes!!! That scares the heck out of me... I can do alot lot of damage in that amount of time.

Wow! You're going to be a lapband success, for sure!