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Thanks for the info....will give it a try

Sorry for the comment from your CAO. Pretty rude...I would have wanted to smack her. I was with a friend a week ago that has not seen me since I lost 48lbs. Spent six hours with her and not once did she mention my weight loss. (She knows I am close to getting banded and she knows what I have lost) I let it ride for a few days and then emailed her and asked if she had noticed at all that I had lost. Her answer was the strangest thing..she said "I would have said you looked like you lost but I would have also had to tell you that your stomach still looks big". WTF??????????????

Hey, I have the same problem. Just try to be patient the next few months. I have skinny legs but a big waist (I'm and apple). I've lost close to 50lbs and notice my double chin is gone, my legs are skinnier and I have lost off of my boobs. Still a big old waist. When I have lost weight b/4, that's the way it always went. Eventually it will come off around the middle. I just ordered some yoga pants from Champion and Victorias Secret. VS has them on sale right now for 2/$40. I got them the other day and they are great. I ordered the XL or now and L or later. I love them. Was able to dress them up with a sweater, etc. (Cannot tell when you cover the elastic waist that either of them are yoga pants). The VS pants came in talls (yeh) and in lots of colors. Good luck...looks like you are going great with your weight loss.

I have a Protein question. Are there any powders out there that can be mixed with hot substances such as coffee, Soups, etc.? I seem to get warm things down better than cold. I will have to say though that LJM suggested the Atkins caramel latte canned drinks. I ordered them from Amazon.com. I love the taste and know that when I am in my liquid stages, they will do the job for me. I throw them in the freezer for about 1/2 hour. I also ordered the flavored sugar free/calorie free DaVinci syrups to give my Protein Drinks more flavor. They also work in a cup of coffee for extra flavor. Another thing I ordered and am waiting to try are the Protica protein "shots" in two different flavors. I was in the panic mode about a week ago thinking about how I was going to choke down enough protein when I start my pre-op diet and post-op. I think I have it covered and feel totally prepared.

I need some focus today also, Birdie. I am feeling fat and have that "what's the difference if I don't stay on the plan" attitude today. I have to really make a difference this week. I weigh in with my surgeon on Tuesday and I HAVE to have lost at least two pounds. After Tues, I will be in my last weeks of pre-op program. Good luck, everyone, with the low carbs today. I know I need an extra kick in the ass for a few days.

Today was another good day B: 2 scrambled eggs L: 3 sausage links & 1 wedge skinny cow cheese S: Atkins caramel latte drink D: 4 oz talapia 1/2 cup brocolli

My Aha moment was taking a short 50 yard walk to my neighbors cabin at the lake. I wasn't even half way there and I was winded...my knee and both hips hurt so bad. A simple walk across flat ground. I knew at that point something had to be done and knew that I wanted a solution for a lifetime cuz I had tried everything else. I am happy I had that moment

The problem with living in a small town (pop.156) is that people get this attitude that what is your business is their business. I DON"T THINK SO!!!!!! It's their right to know what you had for breakfast and the last time you made love to your DH.

Congrats...sounds like things are going great.

I am staying on plan today because I did yesterday and I feel rejuvenated.

We live in a rural community. There's an old farmer a few miles from here that always talks about how he likes his wife to look "perfect". For her 70th birthday he bought her a tummy tuck. I will never forget her coming into my office a few months after her TT and showed me her new belly. Her shirt was tucked into a pair of knit pants. She was so proud. I figure if she could do it at 80, I can do it at 52 or 53.

Good luck to you also, Silver.

Good luck Moonshadow. Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Let us know how things go when you get back home.

Good luck, Julie, and may your recovery be quick. Will be following your progress. Hoping to do PS next spring. Hope you guys on the plastics threads don't think you have stalkers. We are just learning from the ones that walked b/4 us. And for that, I want to thank you.

Give your surgeon's office a call to see what he recommends.

I was guided to this forum by my dr. I really do think the reason was that there are so many questions prior to surgery. I have the feeling my dr. thinks that if you can survive what is discussed on LBT, then you are a good candidate for the surgery. Where are you going to learn if not from ones that have or are going through it? Each person has their own success/not-so-successful stories. Everyone has their way of getting their point across. Yes, the same old questions are asked over and over. There are going to be complaints and most are just looking for answers. Everyone handles situations differently. I usually can go through surgery (not banded yet) and recover quickly and have the same energy as b/4 in a short time period. Maybe this time I will be one of the ones "bitching" and whining cuz I just want to ask if it is normal, etc. I am so happy that I will have this forum to fall back on and have some reassurance within minutes when it's my turn to go through surgery and recovery. The way I feel about LBT is: it's like family. We are all in this together...the good and the bad. We are here to get support and give support.

Allykat...so happy that you posted to let us know that you are doing better. Good luck to you and hoping you see weight loss results soon

Good news, Coco. Can't wait for that day when I get the call. Good luck with your surgery, recovery and everything that comes with it!

Tim, you should be so proud of yourself.

I want to get dressed up and hear my husband say what he used to say "Dang you are sexy" instead of what he says now...a really bland "You look nice".

Not even going to post what I ate yesterday. Starting anew today. Bought some Protein powder over the weekend. Want to see how it tastes and how it goes b/4 I have to start my pre-op diet. So my plan for today: B: 1 egg and 1 sausage L: Protein shake with a few strawberries S: 1 oz beef jerkey D: Grilled talapia/veggies Nothing but the above is going in my mouth today other than the above. I need an A$$ kicking for what went in there yesterday.

Just printed this off for my friend that is living with us for a month till her new home purchase is complete. She found out her man was cheating on her for the last year or more. No shrimp involved in her move. She just mixed a can of cayenne pepper in his butt and ball powder. I catch her smiling everyone once in awhile.

Wishing you good luck on your six mo. pre-op. Also, sending you good luck for approval by your ins. company

I work out of the home and it seems that most everything I eat is truly homemade. All our meat is purchased from our neighbors, homemade canned goods etc. So, I will list what I eat but I can tell you that I am not going to go to the bother of looking up the nutrients. Is that OK with everyone? I don't have a can or a package. I do weigh everything I eat on my Salter food scale, type in my food but I don't bother to write down only but the calories. Lazy, huh? Today: B: 2 eggs, scrambled L: Beanless chile made with V-8 juice and lean ground beef S: 1 oz beef jerkey D: 3 oz turkey with salsa

Karey...what a difference. I bet you are happy that the surgery is behind you and you now can reap the benefits. Thank you for sharing.