Lauranbob Mc

I am going to buy some new jammies, sometimes if you "look good". You'll "feel" good. Perhaps a new lip balm too just to make it special for my new chapter in my life.

So I had my official 6 wk dr visit.
I have lost 42 lbs total, 30 of that since 2-15-2012 the day of surgery.
I am feeling amazing and so excited about this journey.
My blood pressure used to run about 164/92 which is crazy high. I was not on and meds for it. Today my blood pressure was 120/84!!!
Wow I am so happy to see that change with out meds. It's almost normal and I am only 40 lbs down with about 120 left to go.
Also took my daughter out to lunch at the cracker barrel and only spent $11.92 with a tip included...lol... that was really nice!!! She got what she wanted and I got a little side of an egg and a piece of bacon and didnt even finish it all.
Also i was able to buy a dress and sweater in a 18/20 2 months ago I was in a 28-30... Woo hooo
Just had to share. I am so happy with the decision I have made to have the sleeve.

Hi Laura, Congrats on your upcoming surgery date! I'm scheduled for April 26 and I'm getting very excited but nervous too! Good luck to you!

I'm On my first day of the pre op diet as well. We can do this!

OMG I have the magic bullet and I am going still going to use that and bring it work with me. but the ninja is the fantastic !!! I also bought some very small rubbermaid containers which hold the perfect amount of food and Protein Powder for work and travel. The set I got at Pier 1 had the spoons already with it. If you have an Ikea near you I know they carry the demitasse spoons cheap and there are no cartoon charaters on them :-)

I can't wait to get on a plane and not have the dreaded (real or imagined) 'please don't have the seat next to me...' stare.

Okay update! No leak!!! I have pancreatitis. It is awful!

April 23rd here!!! I'm feeling exactly like smh. I'm ashamed to say I've been eating any & everything my heart desires leading up to the dreaded 2wk pre op diet. I'm scared I won't be able to hold out for the whole 2 weeks. Scared that once it's done, it won't work for me. Asking myself if I'm just taking the easy way out and am being lazy by not doing it thru diet & exercise (even though I've tried that one a million times with no long lasting resuts) I'm all over the map. But I do know one thing, I'M DOING IT!!!! Scared or not, once it's done, it's done and there is no turning back so I will just have to get onboard & deal. LOL I'm pretty sure I'm ready though just having those last minute jitters. Honestly speaking though, I think I'm more afraid of the 2 week pre op diet than I am of the actual surgery. LOL

Hi, I'm April 3 in Tijuana....

I am April 10

No one's said Hi yet! So I'll be the first to say hello.
I am also in April but not til the 13th.
Marlene

I'm scheduled for April 11 with Dr. Garcia in TJ, Mexico. I'm ready but currently in a 'food funeral' phase.
I start the pre-op diet on March 29. I'm worried I won't be able to stick with it. I have cheated before on all my previous diet attempts. I hoping the fear of surgery complications will motivate me to remain deligent and focused. I have wanted this surgery for several years. It's surreal that in less than 20 day, it will be reality!