Maddie

Oh, bless your heart. Waiting for a plane is horrible even when you feel your best. I hope you are handling the wait well and hope you get some sleep on the plane.

Awesome. Good luck on the passport coming fast.

I haven't had my procedure yet, but I appreciate your post. It helps to know what to expect. Gratz on your progress, you have done so well.

I have had the same thoughts and fears as you. I have cried (literally) over the fact that I will give up my current relationship with food. It's like breaking up.

But, I had to step back and look at the big picture. I'm 53 yrs old, and I feel like I'm 20 yrs older. I have several health issues, but the ones that are directly related to my weight are: elevated cholesterol, a fatty liver, obstructive sleep apnea, joint pain, high blood pressure. Not to mention the fact that I can't get proper treatment for my back because I can't stand up long enough to do physical therapy due to my weight.

So, what choice do I have? Really? Do I hang on to food and live a restricted life and then die way too young? or... Do I take this opportunity to lose weight, get healthy and take control of my life. It's a no brainer.

I know this is difficult, but you are being offered a way out. The choice is yours. I hope you find the answer you are looking for.

Glad to hear you are doing so well, that's awesome. Thanks for the update.

I'm so glad you're doing so well. Gratz on the 10 lb loss, that's great.

Sweet! No more 300's. Huge gratz to you. I off to check out your youtube.

40 lbs in 2 months, WOW! That is so great.

Welcome. Gratz on the weight loss and needing smaller clothes. That's awesome. I hope you will keep us informed of your progress.

I can't imagine not being worried. You'll be fine though. Best wishes on a speedy recovery. Let us know how you are doing when you can. I look forward to hearing about your progress.

Hope you are doing well. Update us when you can.

WOW, that is so cool. Gratz! I bet your head is spinning. What awesome news. I'm very happy for you. Think you'll get any sleep tonight? LOL

Sorry I don't have any answers for you, but I hope you will let us know what the doc says. Hope you feel better.

Nice to hear that things went well, here's wishing you continued improvement.

Gratz on getting a date. Best of luck to you.

Gratz on the progress with your healing and your weight loss. I'm thrilled you are doing so well.

Thanks everyone for the information. I have been w/o for 3 days, and going strong. I really think the craving is in my head. I feel horrible after drinking one, but I still drink them. This is the motivation that I need.

Three days! GREAT. I too am hooked on DP. I'm scheduled for 6/4/2010 and have been slowly cutting back. I'm down to 3 a day and hope to be down to 2 by next week. For me, cutting back was easier than going cold turkey. When you have a terrible craving, just remember why you are doing this and that it is so worth it.

I'm excited for you. Hope everything goes well. Keep us posted.

Hi Lori and welcome! I live in Terrell now but lived in Mesquite for over 20 yrs. Gratz on starting the journey to a smaller you. Good luck with your consult. Let us know how it goes.

w00t looks good!

So great to see you posting so soon. Hope you get some relief from that gas soon so you can rest better. Thanks to you and your mom for the updates. Feel better soon!

Ohhh, Babes is great! Haven't been there for a long time. YUM

Hope it's working and that you're having sweet dreams!

Sounds like you are ready! Congrats on the next step and good luck on your weight loss and exercise.

It's funny you brought up sushi. It's one of my fave foods and on 5/23 (the week b4 I start my pre op diet), my kids and their families are joining me and my hubby for a sushi dinner. It's my "farewell dinner" which I now see as a celebration. Since the whole family love sushi, I thought what a better way to Celebrate my upcoming new life!