Shape_Shifter

Yeah, I wasn't willing to wait longer with the hopes of a cheaper miracle. going from $340 RT to $565 RT was a smack in the face. I had thought about paying for my daughter to come but the airfare kicked that thought in the butt. lol the thought that I'm that much closer to my date is the only thing that made it easier. I'm also justifying alot of the expenditure with "there won't be a food bill" and "when we go out to dinner it will 50% of the usual cost". lol

Already getting nervous. I feel like a kid at christmas with an IRS audit the next day.

never was flexible, even when size 3 so I doubt the limbo is in my future tennis always looks like fun but never played. would like to try softball. always too shy. wouldn't swing at ball as a kid.

Got two more to add 1. side boob be gone. so damn tired of looking like a sumo wrestler if I wear a form fitting top. arms practically horizontal. 2. new drivers license with correct weight and picture. in maryland you can only change your license if your weight changes by 20 lbs. that was 36 lbs. ago. it will be a while before i can change (56 lbs) but i will have the biggest damn drivers license photo smile ever seen!

I just had to move my date up to August 3rd with Kelly! Sorry I won't see you there.

Dr. Kelly in TJ. Can't wait. Nervous too. Going it alone (can't leave the teenagers home alone)

1 months = 18 lbs. That is awsome! Are you strict with your diet and do you exercise yet?

I had to move my surgery up 3 weeks and luckily was able to cancel my airfare. However, I'm in shock over the difference in prices, assuming because the date is closer but it's still 3 weeks out. Where did you find the lowest airfare? (going from DC area to san diego)

I have heard about this but just looked it up. I am hoping I will be able to attend. If you are a Walking Dead fan or anything along those lines looks like a fun goal to plan for if you need something like this. they have about 6 different races across the country. watch the video, it's awsome !! Zombie obstacle course runforyourlives.com

You are braver than me. I'm not telling my mom. She will be dead against it. She would be stressed for months about it. She would relate every ailment I ever get directly to WLS. She would read every article and swear it was the Gods honest truth. She was a nurse and doctors dont know anything. And, she would tell the world. As it is she will be greatly concerned with my weight loss even though she is greatly concerned with my weight gain. lol She has the best intentions but it's better for everyone within earshot not to tell her.

You would think it would - but he HAS NO FILTER. For example, (hes an attorney) when we are doing Will executions there is a pregnancy clause. He has mentioned numerous times to female clients he has removed the pregnancy clause. While 90% is the age of the woman, you never know how that woman may take it. couldn't have children, couldn't have more children, lost a child, lost a pregnancy, wanted more but hubby didn't, etc. etc. Is it really necessary? Just leave the clause in there. What does it hurt?

Xbox....that was it! Do you get on-line to play others or just by yourself. Wonder if there are any other WLS patients doing this on line....we could exercise together.

Is it sad that this is my only real concern...all this time and money and one more failed attempt to loose weight. But I also know it's not going to change on its own. I have spent more than this over the last 17 years trying to loose weight. It's just a lump sump and I'm getting a tool to use.

gallbladder! excellent idea. unless of course i have to have my gallbladder out later. that would atleast let me use my sick leave instead of vacation leave. However, i think the only filter that would work for my boss is duct tape

Please don't laugh because I"m being serious. My daughter got the Playstation with the games you have to get up and move to play. I didn't play because I was self-conscious about the obvious. However, I am seriously considering getting this set-up for myself. I could play at night (I work 2 jobs), It would be alitle more interesting than a treadmill, etc. Might get me enough in shape over the winter (I hate winter) so that come spring I will feel better coming out of my hibernation. I was surprised at how sore and exhausted my daughter and her boyfriend (both in military) were at the end and my husband who has a highly physical job was also whipped. Has anybody used this as their basic exercise? What are your opinions (remember I am extremely limited on time)?

You look great! I would love to loose 50 lbs. in 3 months. Did you exercise alot? My problem with exercise, as usual, is time. I'm going to try to squeeze in the 30 minute walk daily or atleast the 5 flights of steps.

Hmmmm. my boss has no patience for brain fog .... mostly because he "does no wrong" and I need to remember everything for him. Worse case, he fire's me. I've already quit once this year. I just dont feel like dealing with his crap.

If you're anything like me you were probably squeezing into the 12s before. Right now I'm in a tight 16 (if i have to be honest). Sounds like you're doing great! Good luck with the medications.

Dorrie, I see I have similar stats to you before surgery. May I ask how much weight you lost in the first 90 days?

I would suggest continue reading and asking questions. Some people have been in this process for years, others, like me, just had enough and are taking a leap of faith. We all have our tipping point. Weigh the risks of continuing as you are vs. possible side effects. for me it was the future of diabetes, the fact i couldn't walk without pain, the fact i couldn't get decent health insurance due to my weight, impending high blood pressure, etc. etc. I have spent thousands on diets up to this point and all it has done was get worse. I finally saw the writing on the wall that I needed drastic help.

I'm having surgery on a Friday. I will only have ten days off (maximum). I have a seated/secretarial job. Did anybody feel they needed more than this? I'm not telling my boss about surgery. The idiot has no filter between mouth/brain and I can't stand him. So, I"m taking all my vacation for this. Not my first choice but even though I don't have tell why i'm taking sick leave, as long as i have a doctors note, he will ask. He's an attorney and should know better.

Pam, first, thank you for the list. I will add it to my list of things to prepare for. 1. did you get english versions? my mom lives in annapolis, maryland and they only had spanish versions on hand. lol 2. what do you mean about paying Omar for things included in his duties? In our line of work we don't want our guys being tipped directly because we were finding out some of them began hinting to clients that it was expected. Is this the kind of thing you are talking about? I'm not sure of the tipping customs of Mexico. But if someone is going above and beyond to make my stay more enjoyable I would atleast like to treat them to lunch/dinner, etc. However, I don't want to step on toes either.

I haven't had it yet but you can be sure I will find out in 7 weeks. If anyone else knows the name fess up.

I know everybody is different. I know it depends on your health. I know it depends if you cheat. I know it depends on if you work out and gain muscle. I know low-BMI's usually loose slower. I know....I'm just curious on the range of loss or even pant size loss.

I too started to go caffeine free. today was much better than yesterday. got all my water in. 1 medium diet coke in morning and one glass sweet tea tonight. Peed constantly. I think this is the biggest challenge in preparing for the surgery. I have also ran out in the middle of the night for a soda and ALWAYS immediately stopped to get a drink once in the car. LIke cigarettes to others i guess. hoping once my system is clean i loose the craving all together. But nothing sets my morning up like a tall cold glass of fizzy soda. I will miss you DC!