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I see this as an oppertunity of a life time, and I'm takin' it. I can't wait to start a life of optimism. To see actual results, to be encouraged everyday, to know my life will get better with every day that passes. What's not to LOVE !!!! I'm gonna be HOT again !!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!

NOT ME.... I'm as ready as I can be, I'm not scared at all, I'm excited, and there is NO WAY I'm backing out of something that is going to change my life in so many ways. Why would anyone back out, I don't get it..... When I found out about this procedure, I started making plans to get it done. This is the best thing that could happen for me. A way to loose weight permanently !!!! No falling off the wagon, will power be damned! I have NO pre-op diet at all. Maybe because I (as these gals say) am a "light weight"...I was REAL happy about not dieting. I'm having my surgery in the States, I have complete confidence in my Doctor. I've never had any problems with any surgery I've ever had. I've had 2 C-sections, and a hysterectomy. Came through with flying colors...no problems at all. I'm ready FREDDIE!!!!

november 3rd for me!!!!!!! Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!

how did you get your weight loss ticker on your profile? would you give me the insturtions? my email is judystilson@hotmail.com

well hopfully we'll get some good feed back from that question...it makes perfect sence to me too. My Dr. told me that he dosn't want me eating straight mushie carbs...so what does the mean? No mashed potatoes "I think". Dang it, I kind liked the idea of mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes. But it seems mashed Beans are better. I have so many questions about food. What and what NOT to eat....I'm hoping someone has a list of DO's and DON'T EVEN TRY IT. :biggrin0:

I have an unusual question, has any body ever tried baby food as muchies? Will that work? I mean it is in small amounts, and pureed and not additives, am I off base here? :biggrin0:

Dang, I like my butt.....I have a pretty butt....even if it is big..:huh0: oh well.....only time will tell how things shape up....still cayn't wait!!!:biggrin0:

I HAVE A DATE ! I HAVE A DATE ! I HAVE A DATE ! I HAVE A DATE ! NOVEMBER 3RD IN JUST TWO WEEKS!!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED !!!!!!! I'M SO HAPPY TO GET STARTED!!!!! I'M DOING THE VICTORY DANCE !!!!!!!!!!:thumbup:

You were able to brisk walk directly after sugery? That is good to know if you were. Also is it a good idea to start walking now to get used to the exercise?

:blush:I'm going to my first consutlation/seminar tomorrow Oct. 22nd. I'm ready to get this ball rolling. I guess I'm as anxioius as I've ever been, because I finally see a way out of this fat life. I'm so ready to begin another chapter, a better chapter. I'm ready to have confidence in myself, to have self esteem, to feel like a woman, instead of a slug.....so so so ready.

HOw did you get your ticker on your profile?

I feel the same way....although I don't know any of you well....it is truely a family of friends.

That is what I want more than anything, Not to morn the loss of food. It has been such a BIG part of my life for so long. I've been through so much in my life. Two nasty divorces, with cheating husbands that completely depleted my self esteem. It took a long time to find who I was before them. And now that I have real love in my life, I want to be all I can be not just for him, but for ME. To enjoy the rest of my life without food addiction. I want to eat to live, not live to eat. I want to do all those activities that normal people do, and like you said have the desire to do them, not just watch other people do them. I'm so ready...to change my life. Thank you so much for your encouragement, it means the world to me and I'm sure eveyrone here to have other women to talk to, who've "been there"....this is unlike any other site I've ever been on. You have not idea the impact your site has on us that are ready to begin this jorney of change....I'm ready to transform in to that butterfly I spoke of when we were talking about Tattoos. That will be mine...thank you all !!!!!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU...just what I needed to hear....I want out of the body....and to have all those things....I need that pep talk....THANK YOU!!!!!!

Do you regret any of it? Is it still worth all you've been through? I knew when I heard of the surgery, I wanted it, I didn't care what I'd have to go through. I just want a way to control my portions, my appitite, my urges. I still want to be able to eat what I love, just not much of it. I can live with that. I just love food so much....I worry about the loss if it....it would be like a death...it seems....I don't know.... is it?

I'm having my first consult/seminar Oct. 22nd. I'm eating like it's my last horah....because I know after surgery....that will be no more....I love food. I know how hard this will be....so I'm eating while I still can....is this normal? :sad0: I feel like a total PIG.:welcome:

I'm going for my first Consult/Seminar Oct. 22nd. I'm hoping for a surgery date soon after. I'm so ready for this....I'm eating like it's my last horah....because I know afterwards my life will change....is this normal?

The ghrelin comes back???????

Hey Ladybug I read that your daughter is getting surgery soon along with your Sister? I see on the ad on this website taht they are offering a special of 5500.00 including airfare, can this be ture? This is at Emmanuel Medical. May I ask the Total cost for you, including airfare and everything. And have you had any follow up visits?

I see this protein powder is really expensive. How much do I need to buy? I'm waiting for a surgery date, and want to be ready. Is this something I'll need from now on, to get my protien? I read that most use the shakes daily, to get the proper protein intake. Will I need this with the clear liquid diet during the 10 day post surgery? Please give me as much information abot what to do with the powder, how to mix it, what to mix it with, during the different stages of recovery. THank you JudyJudyJudy

Where? How much?

Now there's a southerner if I've ever heard one...Fixin' is classic southern slang gurl....LOL....Keep that excitement going gurl... Glad to hear you have a date. I'm going Oct. 22nd for my first seminar/consutlation...I CAYN"T wait....LOL

Hi Helen I too am a food addict, I love food, every single bite. But food does not love me. I've struggled for 25 years just like you have. I just can't do it alone. Has the sleeve cured your addiction? Do you still crave all those foods you used to LOVE? Is the emotional stress tolerable? Do you get depressed because you can't eat? And what do you do instead of eating? I am not morbidly obess, I'm what ya'll call a "light weight" My BMI is 39 and I'm 235 lbs. But I'm only 5'5" and should weight 135. This extra 100 lbs. effects everything, my back, my knees, my breathing, my sex life, my heart. I want to be normal again !!!! Do you regret any of it? Do you miss eating? I fear I will....be depressed when I'm in a room full of people gorging themselves on Christmas dinner etc. To me it would seem like avoiding the Bars if your an alcoholic, but how do you avoid food? SO many thoughts, so much to think about.........

Nancy My husband married me at 225 lbs. He has watched me struggle for 7 years, trying every new diet that comes along and I DO try. But fail because I have not control over portions. I do well for a while then fall completely off the wagon. This is the ONLY thing I have never been able to conquer in my entire life. I am a self taught artist, airbrusher and floral designer. I've been through to bad marriages, and raised two kids totally on my own. I can do just about anything I put my mind to, except loose weight. I asked my husband "if I can find a way to get weight loss surgery will you let me do it?" He said Yes...you struggle constantly with your weight and I worry about your health. I want you around a very long time, so YES if you can find a way, do it. Then he said "will this make you happy, I said YES, it will change my life". So he's totally behind me, because he know's I have poor self disipline. My grandfather left me an inheritance, and my mother has been hanging on to it. I asked her is she would let me have it for this surgery, and she said for this....YES. She want's me healthy too. So I did my research, and I'm going for my first consultation Oct. 22nd, in Gonzalez, Louisiana. A friend fo mine had it done in March, 2009 and is doing great. SO I am using the same Dr. She used. It's 3 and half ours away that's all. I thought of out of the US, but my husband, Mother and best friend put the breaks to that. They all said NO WAY. I was going to try to save some money, but they all said you can't garage sale with your life. Stay in the US, and we'll support you. SO I am. Those 3 people's opinions mean more to me than any, so I'm doing what they ask. I say, if he loves you , and wants you healthy, he should encourage you. It does cost a LOT, I could not have done it with out my inheitance. And I can understand his stand on the money, but you life is worth much more than money!!!! that's all I got, stand strong. Judy

Oscar "the grouch"