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Nrvara you can see by this pic where u carry it all. You are very fortunate... Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

[ATTACH]25069[/ATTACH] Lets start it off. This is me a few weeks ago. I am still preop but i use this pic as motivation. I was at the gym with my trainer! Post your pics ladies and gentleman!!! :-) Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Hello everyone. I am in my final phase of the " waiting for insurance" 3 month wait period. I am super excited and wanted to goall out and lose a few extra lbs before my last appt with the surgeon the day before thanksgiving. If any of you would like to join in, lets go! In an effort to prepare myself for the pre op diet, i am doing a Protein, fruit and veggie diet for 17 days. Starting Sunday, I will have 3 Protein shakes a day. No more than 3 Snacks a day. Backup shakes, bars, veggies or fruits for needed fuel for exercising. I will exercise 7 days of the week. Now i am not talking about killing my body in the gym everyday for twelve hourz. My goal is 1 hour a day. Walking, taking the kids in the wagon, wii fit. Etc. I will use this time to give my time to others. Cleaning a loved ones house. Cleaning my own attic. Take the time to focus on the goal. Another goal is at least 6 hours of sleep per day. Sometimes i dont know when to stop moving.. We can post hour daily weekly progress here or start an email group. Doesnt matter. I will say i have done this for a week. In an effort to support a then soon to be bander, i did the liquid diet with her from the date of her approval until the day of her surgery. What a week! But it made me all the happier and more comitted. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Gracias scotland! Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Godstyro-- you dont know how bad i wanted to!!!! I swear.. my manager ended up talking to her manager. I just dont speak anymore (not very social anyway when it omes to salutations) JanB23- I am at a loss for words. I couldnt imagine the look on your face and hurt in your heart when you heard that. Kudos for not "snapping". People are just largely rude. What i still cant understand is why people feel the need to comment.?! I mt really feels as rhough they are questioning our intelligence to remind us we are overweight.. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Welcome back lady! First step yo solving is admitting there is a problem. Your positive approach will take you far. Good luck at your dr appt when you make it. I hope all is well..:-) we are here for you Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Thats sounds awesome! I will have to try that next week. Do you have any other recipes? Maybe we could swap :-)

Omggg... the pain the horror... Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Nonetheless communicate with your doctor. They may suggest another machine or course of treatment. Best of luck to you Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Suebee do u have the apap or reg cpap? Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Banjo hopefully all will come soon for you. Scotland: best of luck and speedy recovery to you! Maddysgram-thanks for the encouragement. I follow you on this site and you are definately a strong willed person! Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Thank you for the well wishes. Surgeon wont submit for approval until then but keep your fingers crossed for me that i do get approved! Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Welcome welcome my dear! Jump on the wagon and lets go! Why is your insurance delayed? Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Dont go into the liquids with the mindset you are gonna hate the shakes.. word of wisdom.. tweak your shakes to mimic what it is you want to eat. If you are craving pizza try getting creative with some Soup and add unflavored Protein powder to satiate you. I like sweet potatoes for example. I then made a sweet potato shake!.. i hope all works out for the best for you! Good luck. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Awesome you are! Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

juice is good. Almond milk, or the Protein powder Water and frozen fruit is good as well. Many recipes Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Wgbem, are you adding extra food or shakes when you exercise? Exercising actually adds to the total number of calories you should consume. A banana, some Peanut Butter with 1/2 apple is good too. Just something for the energy to be pulled from. :-) Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Wgbem, are you adding extra food or shakes when you exercise? Exercising actually adds to the total number of calories you should consume. A banana, some Peanut Butter with 1/2 apple is good too. Just something for the energy to be pulled from. :-) Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Uugghh!!!! I soooo envy you!! Congrats though. I have aetna and they have thousands of hoops for me to jump through. But im cool with it. At least they cover it! I am right there with you on the sleep thing. I think it just un nerves me. Ive never had surgery before and would really like to wake up... but if you are religious keep on praying. If not religious hold on to the statistics. :-) Which Protein shakes have you tried? Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

How long is your preop phase (waiting for insurance).? Also, you dont want to just go all out. The waiting period is meant to retrain your mind and body in preparation for the band. Even if a coupe days out of the week you eat like you are banded, that helps. Exercise regimen is a great way to past the time and habit forming for after surgery Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

You might want to ask your doctor to switch your machine. I have not been banded yet but was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea. My doctor has ordered me the APAP machine, which is an auto adjusting CPAP. It will adjust the pressure according to your needs as you lose or gain weight. Do you have this one?

Destynee, you hit it riight on the head. " i am my own worst critique".. my husband actually gets mad at me for looking over my body and pointing out whats gonna hang and look crazy after surgery!! Lol.. i dont do it to hurt my feelings, but rather to accept the changes now that i know will be inevitable... I especially over do it when it comes to viewing myself in photos. I always say oh look at your arms or look at your facr. When most others are simply like " oh look at her doesnt she look beautiful"... it all will change with time.. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

Look at your will power! Awesome stat! Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk

I think I should tell Ms Cleo to move over!.... Congrats ma'am. we will be here with you every step of the way!

I love shopping as well but i hate trying on clothes!!! All because of the weight gain.. ummm. I like to listen to music, play with my step children and cook Its great that you are looking in to sewing.. That definatley seems like a great idea to help cut down on cost during your beautiful transition Let wait and wait and wait because you are definately going to get a BIG FAT YES!!!!! Any upcoming sewing classes?