kisersassy

It is rough because it is the week before now and I feel constantly I'm starving no matter how much I eat or drink 10 minutes later I am starving again

I never knew that Jen. It makes me wonder if last month at my weigh in if that had something to do with my 7 pound gain (well some of it) my son and I just ate about 2 hours before and I had to pee but held it till after appointment because it is like a rush get you on scales then back to a room etc...

Jane this is one of my hardest things too as the week before I feel like my stomach is a bottomless pit. Have you tried like midol? Because it does help lose fluid, and bloat from that time of month

And just found out tonight they are actually going out of business. Right now up to 50% off

I liked the idea that they sold not only plus sizes but smaller sizes too. I guess I will go this week and get some smaller summer clothes and bathing suits for next summer

September 24 will make 6 out of seven. Its actually 6 months but consecutive makes it 7. I have met with the surgeon 2 times now and i i will see him again for final appointment October 23. Right now I am terrified because I have 5 or more pounds to lose by the 24th and I think the stress is making me constantly hungry. Not including I quit smoking a month ago

I know I am just bummed because being overweight most of my adult life especially when I was in my 20's fashion bug understood that big is beautiful and us biggens love to be and look sexy too and not just wanted moo moos to wear or large flowery shirts and elastic waste pants or jeans

Well shoot!!!! I just found out my favorite store fashion bug is closing!!!! I am devastated!!!

I am so glad I found this thread!!! I have been asking how to lose 5 pounds or more before the 24th and I think these ideas are just what I need

My favorite place is fashion bug plus. They don't have only plus sizes. I think will go see if they have summer clothes on clearance for next year

Good luck big lou

Are you having surgery in 6 days?

Jane I definitely relate as I have to lose 5 or more by September 24. I am having the hardest time ever this month. I feel like i have binged all day today starting with 2 cups of spaghetti and 1 cup of SF jello 1 tall glass of protein drink about 3 cups of coffee about 20 ounces of water since waking up at 10 this morning and it's just 7 pm .....

I will try the water. I do plan yo discuss the hypoglycemic thing with my doctors because it has been happening a lot more then usual. With diabetes in my family it is possible that it is a pre diabetic sign

I am selfish because I quit to save money and for the surgery. My surgeon says as long as you quit at least 2 weeks before surgery. But I wanted to save money and do it sooner so that I could use the 7 months to change my bad habits. Like smoking and coffee. These 2 things substained me for years and years. I only would eat dinner and snack at night. Never would I eat breakfast or lunch and it has been hard to change that habit at first. But now goooood God!!! All I want is food and more food and gets even worst a week before that time of month. I feel I am losing a losing battle. One of the things I do look forward too after surgery is not feeling hungry

Yeah I gained 7 last month so now I can't gain any and have to lose it I am scared to death of getting denied because of gaining during this 7 month insurance stuff. The nurse practitioner said it is normal and she will make sure to note about quitting smoking but I have to lose 5 pounds this month then 3-4 in October which is my last appointment before sending info for approval

Eeeks kiwi. How are you doing now? And that is awesome paul. How did you achieve the weight loss before surgery?

And thank you. I think I am going to go buy me a scale because now I only know my progress at monthly weigh in

I will try. It seems though I am always hungry. Especially now I quit smoking and after the h pylori treatment.

How much did you lose Paul in the mth?

When it comes to the food my husband refuses to change anything. He will not even change switching to decaf so I will have to quit that as we can't afford buying 2 separate cans of coffee. I wish he could be more supportive in this area but when he went with me to see the nutritionist she more or less took his side saying this is my decision to change and he shouldn't have to. Well he is skinny as a rail and can eat anything without gaining weight!! So makes it harder

Ok so I have until the 24th to lose 5 or more pounds and does anyone have any ideas how I can achieve this. I was going to try doing a liquid diet for a few days to help starting today and I guess I must be hypoglycemic because after one cup of coffee and a protein drink I started feeling really shaky and sweaty and felt out of control so I hurried and made another 8 ounce protein drink and it didn't help so ended up eating a sandwich. So after feeling like a failure because I couldn't even go a day I ended up eating 2 slices of pizza and 5 chicken wings. HELP!!!!

I sure hope you feel better Amanda. And wtg on having the surgery

Your definitely not a failure. It took me a day or so to get use to the e-cig. At first I did get urges still for the real thing and so I just grabbed a piece of my husbands nicorette gum. That just lasted a day or so. So hang in there

Hello anume and Nikki how are you all today?