Becksuccess

I would like to hear more about this also. I just had my 4 month anniversary and nothing I eat really tastes the same it is so strange.

That is terrible. However, at some point not to long ago I would have been saying oh I have to have some. LOL It is terrible how many commercials on tv are for food. I guess I never watch that much tv like I have since being off for my surgery. It makes me want to record everything and then fast forward it so I won't have to sit her and watch it. Anyone else feel that way?

So glad that you stuck to your guns. We know how own bodies better than anyone. I have two swollen areas on my left arm where my IV was and I had surgery on Feb 27. Went to family doctor and she did an ultrasound and found blood clots. Going to have to give myself 2 injections of Lovenox a day. They also gave me Cumiden. Just shows we are all so different you just never know but I was also glad I went to the doctor.

I thought long and hard before buying my Vitamix and also did alot of research. My thought was after people go to buy their second blender or mixer I will still have my awesome VITAMIX? Plus it cleans it self LOLOL

I thought long and hard before buying my Vitamix and also did alot of research. My thought was after people go to buy their second blender or mixer I will still have my awesome VITAMIX? Plus it cleans it self LOLOL

Im 60. Had friends take me to hospital and then give me a ride home 1.5 days later. They carried my bag upstairs, picked up my dog from boarding and brought him home, hugged me and left -all at my request. I just do better on my own because i tend to cater to guests and would have done too much trying to make sure they were comfortable. I sincerely needed no help. I changed into pjs and a big warm robe and had a cup of tea! Ahhhhhhh... Peace and quiet. My house was clean, i had cleared out EVERY bit of food and drinks that i did not want to have in the house and had made sure anything i would need for the next few days was lined up and ready. I felt great and started outdoors walks the next day. Good luck.

That is terrible. However, at some point not to long ago I would have been saying oh I have to have some. LOL It is terrible how many commercials on tv are for food. I guess I never watch that much tv like I have since being off for my surgery. It makes me want to record everything and then fast forward it so I won't have to sit her and watch it. Anyone else feel that way?

That is terrible. However, at some point not to long ago I would have been saying oh I have to have some. LOL It is terrible how many commercials on tv are for food. I guess I never watch that much tv like I have since being off for my surgery. It makes me want to record everything and then fast forward it so I won't have to sit her and watch it. Anyone else feel that way?

How do you define failure?
Anyway, the number one thing to do to be successful is follow the rules! Eat small quantities of healthy Protein several times a day. work in some veggies. Don't make room for junky, carby food. Don't snack. separate Water from food consumption.
The opposite of those is what leads to poor weight loss.
Portion Control is the number one way to maintain that feeling of "restriction"

Excited for each of you !! I have enjoyed and learned so much on here the past couple of months. I loved the biohazard comment and must remember tomorrow as I have my sugery at 9:15am. My 57th birthday is Thursday and can't think of a more awesome gift. I will be praying and thinking of each of you.

So excited for you!! Leave it all in the biohazard bin tomorrow (the pain, guilt, shame, excuses) - tomorrow is a new you and you can redefine that however you choose!!!

Thank you everyone only 48 more hours to go before surgery and the hints are so helpful.

I came home from a week of restaurant eating limited excercise and instead of gaining, I actually made goal. I am beside myself with joy. I never really believed this day would come.
11/30/2011 Start of preop weighed 308
12/11/2011 Day of surgery weighed 300
2/23/2013 - 14 months later I weigh 158/size 8/fit and healthy!!!!! wooo hooooo
I will have to do a post with photos later... but off to the gym. I was just so excited I had to share with my fellow vets!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will be the next day the 27th, I am also nervous and cant wait to get my new body started! I have been getting my "groceries" and meds in order, my house sanitized, work stuff pre done. Looking at before and after pics on here to keep myself motivated, and thinking about going thru my old clothes for motivation. We can do this!!

Does anyone know if we can drink Sobe Lifewater? I just came across fuji apple pear andvit is SO YUMMY?????????

I had to start my diet the 18th and having trouble with only one part of it, but it is the start of a new life so I can do this. I keep thinking if I could have had this kind of control all these years I would not have to do this, but the only reason I have the resolve to do it is for the surgery and a new beginning. Guess it does not do me any good to dwell on what got me here as long as I change that behavior. Only one week to go!!

I live in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. I have 3 kids and my youngest is due to graduation this spring. My oldest daughter is the mother of 3 adorable grandchildren. I want to be able to play and run around with them, not just sit around on the couch because I don't have the energy. I want to be around many more years so I am praying that this is the way to accomplish that. I am really glad to have others to talk to about it who are experiencing the same thing.

I am one day before on February 27th. However, my birthday is February 28th so best wishes to you both and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME : )

Lori228 and Madeupmind .... we can all do this especially with such an awesome support system as this !

Your body is "catching up" to the loss. If you haven't already, take your measurements because you'll usually lose inches when you're not losing the weight. Your scale will drop once your body adjusts....I'm 2 months out and stalled the 1st time for a 10 days and the 2nd time for 2 weeks...so I'm down 32 lbs. in 2 months, but I've also lost 12" and am down 2 sizes. Hang in there!

I am one day before on February 27th. However, my birthday is February 28th so best wishes to you both and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME : )

I am one day before on February 27th. However, my birthday is February 28th so best wishes to you both and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME : )