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Tina, I was banded on 2/25. Thank God I'm not craving sweets or I'd be in big trouble. Lisa99, Thank you for your concern. Of course I know that it is dangerous. That's why I said I'm stopping it today. You obviously do not have the extreme compulsive overeating issues that I have or your lapband journey wouldn't have been mistake free. Congratulations on your success!

Can you tell I'm trying to get this place hoppin'? =) I live in Kentucky but grew up right across the river in West Virginia.

Woo hoo!!!! That is exciting! You rock! (I suck.) That is all. :thumbdown:

By the way, please don't come in with a lame confession like, "I only drank 60 ounces of Water today instead of 64." or you WILL be responsible for me killing myself. :bored: I need some dirt to make me feel better about myself, people!!!! :thumbdown:

I'm a trashy reality show junkie. I really am embarrased to admit that I watch Flavor of Love and Rock of Love, Brady Maybe Baby, Scott Baio is 46 and pregnant...etc.. I also love Biggest Loser, American Idol, Grey's Anatomy (if we ever get a new episode!), and older shows like Arrested Development. Love the Office, love....well, as you can see....I am a confirmed couch potato. lol What do you guys like to watch?

Come on, please??? I'm begging you! I don't want to feel like the only one who has screwed up already! 1. Pre-op diet? What's a pre-op diet? (That was my first big mistake.) 2. In the last 48 hours I have eaten a whole baked potato, skin and all. Two Pintos and cheese from Taco Bell and a chalupa. Yes, SHELL AND ALL!!! God help me I didn't even feel stretched or bloated or anything. I'M SUPPOSED TO STILL BE ON liquids UNTIL THE ELEVENTH!!!!!:thumbdown::mad2::bored: I vowed to go back on all liquids today but my hunger is back full force and I am not a happy camper. I know the purpose of liquids is healing so I am forcing myself to comply now but I can't believe I'm going to have to white knuckle this for months and months. I kept praying I would be one who said, "I just never feel hungry."

Oops, I just saw that you were banded already and this is a late post. Sorry for the belated good wishes!

What a wonderful writer you are...and you are beautiful! I hope your surgery went off without a hitch and with minimal pain like mine did. I can only relate to some of your post, though, because I hate my body. I truly despise it. While it is frightening to imagine what the future holds, I only have one thing to say to my 330 pound body...."Goodbye and good riddance!"

*slides in Kramer style, slams money on the counter* "I'm out!" :w00t: If you aren't a Seinfeld fan, you won't get that at all. :thumbup: I've decided to bow out of this challenge until I can lose another twenty pounds or so. I know, I know, if I exercise as I'm losing I'll gain muscle, gain cardio strength, blah, blah....I am just not in the mental or physical state for it right now. I'm having lower back problems and the walking is exacerbating the pain so I WILL try again around 290. Keep up the good work, girls!

My surgeon recommends something called Liquafiber. It is flavorless and I add it to my protein drinks. It seems to help a lot so far.

Denise, my surgeon recommended Centrum Chewables and they are orange flavored. Not exactly my idea of a delicious snack but tolerable and they cause no stomach upset for me which is a miracle for a vitamin.

What about some type of financial aid? I think I understood that you are a student until May?

Yay! I'm so glad you finally saw this and glad it really is you in the picture! No kidding though, you are rock star sexy. I hope to join you in a couple of years! =)

taismommy, it's sort of a vanilla protein powder taste. Not too bad but definitely not delicious. =)

YES!!! Yay for you! *bows down to Apples, Bitch!* lolol I am so thrilled for you and so motivated. You are the first person here I've found near my starting size!!! Your new sexy attitude is already shining through!!!!

Ooh, my favorite is cottage cheese with a packet of Splenda and sugar free Jell-O. Mmmmm. It's just like eating a parfait!

Angie? What is wrong with you posting a thread like this? You are a sick and twisted woman!!!! (And I am a masochist for reading it.) I had so many favorites that I can't begin to pick one. Of course, the one I've been dreaming about (literally) the most is pizza Hut thin crust, double cheese and double pepperoni pizza. :thumbup:

I've never heard of it either. The rube strikes again! :thumbup:

I'm such a rube that I have never even tried sushi. Of course, I live in the sticks so I'd probably have to drive three hours to get close to it if I DID want it!

Patti, you are a doll for starting this and the weekly exercise thread! I think I'll just copy and paste my Fitday totals to this thread at the end of every day. Great idea for accountability!

Well, that was pathetic. I did my fifteen minutes as promised but I was out of breath at the end. That's crazy. I didn't go outside to walk because I didn't want to get out of my PJs (lazy!) so I walked inside and carried 3 1/2 pound weights in each hand. I might do it again tonight but no promises. Gee, I hope and pray I can get back into the fanatical exercise mode I was in about ten years ago. I was totally addicted to exercise and lost 70 pounds. Baby steps, BABY STEPS!!!

That is so exciting! Especially since you and I had the same starting amount to lose. (I have one more pound, actually!) Ha! WAY TO GO!!!!

Oooh, how exciting. I've often fantasized about a fresh start in a new place but I'm not the type to have the guts for it. I'm also single with no kids and it is tempting! Who knows? After I lose all my weight I might start over completely fresh in a new place. Praying is the best thing you can do about. God will order your steps!

This is slightly off-topic, but since there are so many spinach salad lovers here I thought I'd share anyway. I had this salad at Applebee's and I've made it for my friends and family a lot since and they LOVE IT!!! Fresh baby spinach Feta cheese Dried cranberries Diced Granny Smith Apples Honey Mustard Dressing Oh my gosh, I'm drooling just thinking about it. I hope I can eat that again someday.

slsmommy4, Wow, wow...I am so, so sorry to hear all of that. I would be financially devastated too if that happened to me. Maybe if you and your hubby have a pretty low income since you are both students you could qualify for some kind of debt forgiveness through the hospital? *hugs*