renewedhope

Kathy, I am excited, anxious, overwhelmed, and silly giddy about my surgery. Mostly I am just excited. 2 weeks from tommorow. I can't wait. I couldn't sleep last night lying in bed trying to picture my belly flat. i just can't do it. Even when I was very thin I had a poochy belly. My dr assures me that it will really be flat. I can't wait to see for myself. Here is the link to my PS thread. DH is going to call Georgiagirl after my surgery and give her the updates. She is goign to post to my PS thread, but I bet she will fill you guys in as well. Here is the link!! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/renewedhope-headed-flatlands-76071/

There is nothing more motivating that new clothes that are smaller than the ones in your closet that lookk hot on you!! Way to go Kathy! You are going to look great at your new job!!

Thanks Whosya. I will definately do that. My mother is a breast cancer survivor. I actually started running to run the Susan G Koman 5K last year. I ended up walking a lot of it, but did it in honor of my mom. I don't ever want to forget how good that felt. Back to my competitive me. Jsut got home from running. Ran 5 miles again today. You have a lot of running coming up. I am definately going to have to kick it into high gear!! This is such great motivation, and we both win!! How cool is that!!

I ran 5 miles this morning. TIme not as good. 53 minutes I think. I ran at the track and there are LOTS of hills, so it was much more difficult. I usually don't do long runs back to back either. It was pretty tough. But.....Here are the numbers (Just for you Luluc) Whosya - 14.44 Renewed - 24.96 Am I 10 miles ahead. No way!!! He is probably on a work trip and will download like 20 miles when he gets home. Until then, still basking in the glow of victory!!

I'm rooting for you Leslie!!

I didn't sleep well this week either. I don't feel so scared as I am jsut picturing every step. WOndering what I will look like. Trying to imagine it. This is such a big deal. I am looking forward to recovering with you!!

I do think it is possible in such a controlled setting. Unfotunately most of us don't have that controlled setting. Fortunately, we do have lapband!! I would love to work out with Jillian or Bob. I think they are awesome. I think the people on the show just need to put on their big girl panties and do it!!!! I didn't want to run 5 miles this morning, but I want this bad enough so I did it anyway!! Love the show, hate the drama!!

Last night, lying in bed, DH said "You are so pretty". This is not uncommon. What was so wonderful was the look in his eyes. I knew he meant it, and for the first time in a very long time, I believe him.

We are getting close!! I can't wait. Last night I couldn't go to sleep trying to picture my new body. I am SOOOOO ready to lose the flap on my lap!!

Ok, This may be TMI, but what to do, what to do??? TOM should come visit me about 2 days after my surgery. YUCK!! How do I deal with this with the compression garment and all. My compression garment will be crotchless. Can I wear panties over it with a pad without making a mess. I can wear tampons if I need to. They make me cramp a little worse, but I can deal, but will I be able to mange that on my own. DH is a saint and will be home to help me, but tampons?? I don't want to ask him to put my tampon in. Oh dear, what a dilema.

Oh Leslie, So sorry you are having a really hard time. I agree with kathy. Sounds like you meds/thyroid. I'm glad you are going to the doctor tommorow. Please keep posting. Sending you big cyber hugs. Hoping all of this is straightened out real soon...

I'm with Jillian. I would give anything(maybe not anything) to train with her. These people have an amazing opportunity and those women don't seem to get it. All the whining is really getting on my nerves. Either take advantage of it or go home. The mom and daughter couple. The mom has blonde hair that hte daughter black (Jillian kicked the daughter out of the gym) They really get on my nerves. I'm glad Heba stayed instead of her husband. I still like the yellow girl, but even she seems a little whiny. Not sure who my favorite is yet either.

Too cool, I love it. Ok, I am going to see if I can go to sleep now. Goodnight.

Frangi, So glad you are doing better.

LOL, I do think we were separated at birth. LOL

I was afraid if I didn't put it on there then I would forget it again, and that can't happen. I think we should all put it on our signatures as well. We are quite a crew!!

Good for you Luluc. I would so love to do the tri with you. Maybe next year. Yeah, I was wondering how those people managed to run in costumes. I think not.

I still love it!!!! LITE That is exactly what we are. LYN, Where are you anyway??? How did that interview go on Friday!! You keep us laughing. Hurry back now..

Ok, do you guys realize that this thread is over 100 pages long now. I tried to look back to see what our team acronym was going to be. I can't find it. I think it was Luluc that came up with it. This is driving me crazy. What is it????

Mamato, I see you again. You little lurker you. You are a huge part of us as well. How is it going??

Even if it's just the few of us, we will keep it going. It is my favorite thread on the site as well. I find so much support here, and we have all accomplished so much together. That makes us bonded. :eek:

Great job Bea!! Where is everyone. It seems our crew is dwindling lately.. COme out come out wherever you are!!

I have a very slim lead. Whosya 14.44 - Renewed - 19.93. That is, until he downloads his run. I'm sure my lead is short lived, but I am going to bask in it for the moment, and oh, it feels good.

I will be out of commision for awhile after surgery, but once I'm going again I would love to train for a tri. I am about 2 hours from Dallas so maybe I can come to the area for one sometime next year!! Doesn't look like we will be coming for the Cowboys game on Dec 20. Tickets are just more that we can spare right now. We may go to main Event and have a Cowboys party there and watch it on the big screen. Dunno yet!!

Karen, so glad to ehr that you are doing so well. I can't wait to see your pics. I bet you look amazing!! I can't wait to be looking back at my surgery instead of ahead!!