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I'm going alone as well. It sounds like many people are up and shopping the next day- they said its a good idea to walk and move the gas out of your body... Where are you going/when? You may find another member of these board traveling to the same place as you at the same time! Then you won't be "alone"!

I don't mean to hijack this hilarious and meaningful thread; but I want to add- I think as a 'fat' person I am more sensitive. Can anyone else relate? I know in the SHORT periods of time where I had control over my food addictions and was thinner, I had more confidence and sought less approval. I think I would be as hurt and the OP.... I don't think these feeling will go away when I loose weight, but I do think my tendencies toward sensitivities have led in part to my issues to food. Make sense?!! Thanks for sharing your heartache; I am more thoughtful about how I might react to this scenario....

Hi there, pre-op'ers!!! I would love some accountability partners in the pre-op journey... Find me on MFP at Michelevincent11@gmail.com ... Thanks!!!

I love Dandy Blend, a non caffeinated herbal drink that tastes like coffee. I've used it with both my pregnancies and even now, after as I'm transitioning to the pre-op diet. I buy it in bulk at Amazon.com

Awesome!! Lets share some stats... 5"3' SW- 235 Goal- 125 Age 36 Dr. Almanza Jerusalem Hospital April 11 I'm ready to rock this sleeve!! I can't think about anything without wondering "what will this (insert activity or meal) be like after 4/11?" I'm doing Turbofire and Chalean Extreme twice a week (trying for three times a week) and walking one mile a day with my kids/dog. I'm going to do a two week Meal Replacement + lean green Snacks and then 2 weeks of high Protein liquid diet as my pre-op. I start that Feb 27! I'm looking forward to sharing this journey and using this tool- it's not easy but it is simple!!

So... I'm about 12 weeks out on my surgery date and contracting two weeks of liquid diet starting Feb 28. What are your pre-op plans??

I live in Sac but come to SF often... I'd love to meet up and do a little shopping! Do you still have some semi professional and some fun stuff? I'm a 16/18 and being sleeved on 4/11. Thanks!!

I don't know how many pieces you have, but I really need an infusion of plain colored tops, prefer 3/4 or long sleeves and work appropriate pants. I'm being sleeves 4/11, so I could pass them along when I'm done too. What could you sell for $100?

Lol... Me neither! I have decided to do this and I'm confident with my choice to go to Mexico. Kaiser says they will do it, but I have to go thru their hoops... 6 months to 1 year. No thanks. I want to be well on my way by this time next year...

i went to the first steps seminar with my insurance this morning. I have Kaiser, and I went in Sacramento. I feel like the presenter was really judemental about being overweight and there were a lot of "trigger words" used in the presentation. On the whole, most of the attendees were middleaged women with about 100-150 lbs to loose, a few with more or less and just a handful of men. Two people dominated the conversation with stupid questions about THEIR specific health concerns, of course the presenter told us that this wasnt the forum at the begining... I feel like this is a screening out tool used by Kaiser to prevent people from taking the next step!! I am going to attend the "Meeting with the Surgeon" however I feel like Kaiser takes too long. Honeslty the 5-8K it costs in Mexico might be worth my time and energy dealing with the health care system. I was told that my BMI is LOW by my reffering doctor, because its is 40 and I had a baby in the last year, even though the criteria state your highest BMI within the last 12 months... I dont have any co-morbidities (yet) but I feel like Mexico maybe the best use of my time and energy. Am I making excuses? I could probably TEACH the weight loss classes and nutritional programing seminar I have attended at Kaiser. The calibur of educator is alright, but I am so uncomfortable in the group setting, i shut down. UGH... I am debating the money vs. quality of my life over the next year. Any advice from those before me? Thanks in advance...

I can tell you FEEL so much better! Beautiful!!

Amazing!! Good work girl!

Queen of crop- where can I read your blog? Thanks!!