Jammin & Losin

I've been told coffee is okay but decaf is better cause some thing about caffeine makes your stomach rumble and that could be thought to be hunger when it is not. Most people I talk to say no problems at all with it.

Debbie I said I would like to get to 135 not 115. I'm only 5'0 tall so I think around 135 would be small eough . Plus I am Large boned and I would look like a skeleton if I weighed 115 TOO! LOL!! My first goal is 150 that is the smallest I've ever been and that was after I lost close to 70 pounds to get there. So I figure that 150 would be realistic for me.

Corgi~ I live about 20 miles from Memphis Tn. I am having my surgery there. My mom and husband will also be at hospital with me. This is really cool to know we will go through this together. I told everyone I work with and they seem to be very supportive. That is your choice though and only you know if you are comfortable telling others. I was very worried at first but I think it will be okay. I'm not ashamed of this WLS I feel it will help me and maybe if others know it could help someone else looking for an answer to help them too. Please feel free to pm me I would like to get to know you better. If I can help let me know and YES we will compare battle scars and good advice. LOL!!!I will be off work my self all next week after surgery so I'll check in with you Okay!! Good luck and I will be thinking of you on the way to the Operating room. I'l say okay Corgi we can do this and here we go!!

See your doing great with your band. I'm sure its hard alot of the time but I think you will lose more weight and keep it off with alot of dedication and your band there to help. I'm sure it makes you feel good to see those bigger sizes going out the window and the new smaller sizes coming in. Keep up the faith in your self and that band and you will lose more weight than you ever did on any diet and you will keep it off.

Debbydo~Yes my surgery is Friday the 18th of March !!! That is so cool we have exactly the same amount of weight to lose. I'm saying my goal is to get to 150 but if I lose the 102 and get to 150 I say I'll keep trying for more like 135 . I will DEFFINATLY SAVE YOU A SPOT ON THE HEALTHY SIDE IN BAND LAND OKAY!!!! LOL!!! Hey you never know we might could race. It would give us an insentive to lose thats for sure. Either way we will both get to our goals and be healthy again. When is your surgery date Debbie?You said about 6 weeks but what is your date?GOOD LUCK!!! Jamie

My understanding on Carbonated drinks is it is a no no forever. I was told under no circumstances should I drink cokes or other carbonated beverages.

Future slim me~ I'm headed to the store after while to get those refried Beans you suggested also to check at Walgreens to see about one of those Magic bullets everybody is talking about. Harley Nana~ I 'm also going to get some big fat juicy steaks while I'm gone for Wednesday night(.Last Meal Before banding) Most important I'm going to Pharmacy to pick up what I hope will be the the last perscription for BLOOD PRESSURE AND CHOLESTEROL MEDICATIONS that I will EVER need!! Friday starts the begining of a whole new life for me and I'm ready to take it!!!!

Vinesqueen~I sure hope you got some much needed rest last night . good luck!!! GET THAT BAND GIRL!!! HIP HIP HURRAY!!!! Calming wishes sent your way~~~~~~

Well harley nana~ I've been doing so good I've been really trying to talk my self out of pigging out this last few days.... But if I could go get a big steak with twice baked potatoe I would be in heaven. I've been pretty much been eating salads and protein drinks and soup since my gallbladder surgery and I've done good losing weight but that steak is calling my name. I will be on clear liquids Thursday so I guess wednesday night I'M HAVING STEAK HAHA!!!!

Debbydo ~ this is a very good NSV!!! Keep this good out look on getting your weight and health under control and you will be a deffinate success!! Good for you. Hope you get approved soon.

Thanks Future slim me~ I really appreciate the food suggestions. I think I'm pretty stocked up on all I'll need on the liquids for sure and I've got a good bit for mushies. I will get some refried Beans. I love them from Taco Bell with the cheese on top. I'm getting anxious wish it was Friday. I know it will be here soon enough. 4 days to go!!!!

Welcome to band land and I hope your shoulders ease some soon. Good luck on your new journey.

Shamrock (beth) Sounds like you are both on your way to getting those bands. This is so exciting to me that you will both be doing this together. What a support in its self! Good luck and keep us posted. I have BCBS and they approved me with no problems at all. Hope it will be the same for you guys. What are the names of those cook books and where did you find them? GOOD LUCK!!! JAMIE

I sure hope she can make as much money as Paris Hilton some day. HAHA!!!

My Dr. said I need at least 40-50 grams per day. I think 50grams is better so that is my goal.

Corgi~ My band surgeon told me I should get AT LEAST 45-50 grams of Protein a day. As for Protein shakes I drink EAS Advant Edge Protein drinks. (Walmart or Kroger carries these) Also many on this site have recomended unjury protein products and it has a web site you can check out. www.unjury.com I think is the right web site to check. Hope this helps you out. Good luck.

I want to go on Extreme Makeover so they can pay for my tummy tuck /breast lift/ thigh lift/ everything lift ... you now the works! HaHa!!

Penni ~!you are keeping me smiling this week withthese cute animal pictures. Illsucceed~ thanks for my B~DAY it is so funny I will have a B ~DAY meaning BIRTHDAY AND A B~day meaning BAND DAY! 5 days and counting !!!

Hey CORGI~I had to get an ultrasound done during my preop tests. Then when I went in to my final consult with surgeon on 2/14/05 he said that I had a rather large gallstone and had to have gallbladder surgery first on 2/18/05 then wait 1 month to recover and then get my band done on 3/18/05. I had been having NO problems at all. It was very unexpected. Dr. said alot of people have gallbladder problems and don't even know it. Some Dr's will do gallbladder surgery and band surgery at the same time and some won't.Mine wouldn't because he said he didn't want to risk infecting my band. CORGI~ Good luck to you on Friday as well. I will be thinking of you when they push me in to the operating room. (We will go in together okay! ) What time is your surgery and where are you from?

My little girl is 5 and might I say a prissy 5. She thinks everything she owns should be pink. She loves playing dress up and anything with feathers. You know like a bowa! She loves jewlery/beads/makeup/etc... HIGH MAINTANANCE FOR SURE!!!!

New hope ~ I'm deffinatly ready. is it Friday the 18th yet? 6 days and counting!

1 week left for corgi! Yippy!!! Hurray!!! Good luck girl you can do this.

I love to eat raw potatoes!!!My mom craved them when she was pregnant with me. IT"S HER FAULT. Peel it/ salt it /eat it/ YUM!!!

Mandy ~ GOOD LUCK ON STARTING YOUR PROCESS FOR YOUR BAND. Like others said you won't know till you try. I also have BCBS and they approved me two weeks after receiving everything on your list. So if all you are lacking is that Documented diet then do like Alex suggested get on it for 6 months and get that band!! Let us know how things go!

DaisyDoodle I'm glad to hear your doing well and I sure hope the chest pain will leave soon too!