TxMimi

I don't know about you but candy (sugar) was a big culprit in my weight gain. No candy for me. Also, in the 12 weeks of classes I took prior to surgery I was told spicy things can hurt my new tummy and gum is out because it creates gas. If I continue to do the things I did prior to this surgery then nothing will change and I will not have the results I'm looking forward to. I personally want to change my life and make healthier choices and live life not confined by my body. Old behaviors must die for me.

Lord willing this time tomorrow I willbe out of surgery and in a room recovering! WOOHOOO
I am supposed to be at the hospital by 8:45 for them to take me back by 10:30 but we all know how that goes!
I am excited yet nervous too, I have had the band (2x) but had it removed due to prolapse. I am praying that I will ahve NO leaks or complications with the sleeve. My Dr said that since I had had 2 previous bands that my 'leak' rate doubled. It went from 1% to 2%. I jsut don't wnat any complications. I know n o one does either.
So after tomorrow I will no longet be a PRE but a POST surgical sleever.
This is ONE CLUB I am HAPPY to join!!!
LaQuita
aka
TXMIMI

At the hospital now, waiting to go back . This is it, no turning back now! Only GREAT things from now one out! Oh & ive lost 12 lbs during the "ptep" stage. Have a blessed day everyone.
LaQuita
Aka
TxMimi

At the hospital now, waiting to go back . This is it, no turning back now! Only GREAT things from now one out! Oh & ive lost 12 lbs during the "ptep" stage. Have a blessed day everyone.
LaQuita
Aka
TxMimi

At the hospital now, waiting to go back . This is it, no turning back now! Only GREAT things from now one out! Oh & ive lost 12 lbs during the "ptep" stage. Have a blessed day everyone.
LaQuita
Aka
TxMimi

At the hospital now, waiting to go back . This is it, no turning back now! Only GREAT things from now one out! Oh & ive lost 12 lbs during the "ptep" stage. Have a blessed day everyone.
LaQuita
Aka
TxMimi

At the hospital now, waiting to go back . This is it, no turning back now! Only GREAT things from now one out! Oh & ive lost 12 lbs during the "ptep" stage. Have a blessed day everyone.
LaQuita
Aka
TxMimi

At the hospital now, waiting to go back . This is it, no turning back now! Only GREAT things from now one out! Oh & ive lost 12 lbs during the "ptep" stage. Have a blessed day everyone.
LaQuita
Aka
TxMimi

At the hospital now, waiting to go back . This is it, no turning back now! Only GREAT things from now one out! Oh & ive lost 12 lbs during the "ptep" stage. Have a blessed day everyone.
LaQuita
Aka
TxMimi

At the hospital now, waiting to go back . This is it, no turning back now! Only GREAT things from now one out! Oh & ive lost 12 lbs during the "ptep" stage. Have a blessed day everyone.
LaQuita
Aka
TxMimi

Lord willing this time tomorrow I willbe out of surgery and in a room recovering! WOOHOOO
I am supposed to be at the hospital by 8:45 for them to take me back by 10:30 but we all know how that goes!
I am excited yet nervous too, I have had the band (2x) but had it removed due to prolapse. I am praying that I will ahve NO leaks or complications with the sleeve. My Dr said that since I had had 2 previous bands that my 'leak' rate doubled. It went from 1% to 2%. I jsut don't wnat any complications. I know n o one does either.
So after tomorrow I will no longet be a PRE but a POST surgical sleever.
This is ONE CLUB I am HAPPY to join!!!
LaQuita
aka
TXMIMI

Me too Me too, Tomorrow at 10:30AM I should be going back. (we all know how that goes though right?)
I too am excited and yet nervous at all the changes I expect my body to make!
Blesings to everyone who has upcoming surgeries. And THANKS to all that have already had your surgery and are helping us 'newbies' along.
TTYL
LaQuita AKA TxMimi

My husband isn't obese but now I want him to get the sleeve!

Hello everyone,
I am scheduled for THIS Thursday the 16th Im excited & yet nervous too!

Hello everyone,
I am scheduled for THIS Thursday the 16th Im excited & yet nervous too!

Hello everyone,
I am scheduled for THIS Thursday the 16th Im excited & yet nervous too!

Woohoo I am SO EXCITED!! My first apt was July 17th. And I got a phone call from the ins co today followed up by an email from the Dr Ofc. I will find out my surgery date tomorrow!!!
I started my Pre-op diet today in anticipation of finding out @ insurance . So glad I did!!

So I'm currently in the midst of a 3 month pre op diet. My surgeon doesn't do a pre op diet per say but I have a personal goal to loose 20-30lbs pre surgery. So I've been really cutting cabs out. My go to during this? Cauliflower!
I riced some cauliflower (put it in a food processor then nuked it) and it has the texture of rice. Served some chicken in lowfat coconut curry sauce over it!
I made moc mashed potato bake with low fat sour cream, lots of garlic, riced cauliflower and low fat motzeralla cheese baked in the oven (this was DELISH!)
I made pizza twice with it as the crust- once with chicken mushrooms and onions on the pizza and another time with goat cheese and fresh figs- yummy!
Just wanted to let you guys know there are SO many carb swaps out there and cauliflower is one of the best! I also sliced zucchini on a mandolin and used it as 'Pasta noodles' under Beans and shrimp one night. Another great idea!
Keep experimenting- doesnt have to be boring! Can't way until surgery- I'm determined to make this work as not just a diet but a life style!

Thanks for sharing! It's an inspiration to us all! Keep up the good work !!!

Dallas, TX - just joined today