HarleyGirl

(Glad to see I'm not the only one with a MIL that makes snide comments) I'm looking forward to: 1. Bending over to tie my shoes, comfortably! 2. Less (hopefully, NO) joint pain 3. A new set of leathers for riding that do not require the entire hide of a cow to produce! 4. NOT averting my eyes any time I walk past a mirror 5. Wearing the actual clothes that I sell at the Harley shop! 6. Less chins! 7. NOT spending $100 a month on medications 8. Going shopping with my daughter and not having to head straight for the "womens" section.. 9. More energy 10. Eating to LIVE rather than living to EAT!

My first mini goal is get through the pre op liquid goo phase! I have scheduled a massage for the night before my surgery in anticipation of my success :biggrin2::biggrin2: Getting under 2 bills is my first post op mini goal.....that's 30 pounds! I haven't decided on a reward....but I'm leaning towards NEW SHOES!

Sorry to hear about the problems with your ticker, Christine! I'm glad the doc was so thorough and ordered the tests, though..... Here's hoping it's a fairly easy fix with medication and no setbacks for your band surgery.....there's so much they can do in cardiac medicine now, it's amazing! It's a wake up call for all of us......we really have been putting a lot of pressure on our hearts.....I know I thank mine everyday for putting up with me!

You're mourning......as I think most of us have or will. Our relationship with food is what got us here.....and now that relationship has to change. It's almost like a divorce......a food divorce. Let yourself mourn and go through what ever you're feeling. Once the weight really starts dropping and your new, more beautiful body starts to emerge, your energy levels start climbing, whatever medical problems you may have related to the weight start to subside.....you will realize that it was a toxic relationship with food and changing it was a good thing! You're in my thoughts......and I'll expect a similar pep talk in a few weeks when I hit the wall! XOXO

I was a two pot a day kind of girl.....and I am now ONE MONTH totally caffeine free....I didn't think I could do it, but I did.....and you know what.... I feel better...really, I do. The first week was brutal....dull constant headache was horrible. Now, it's a couple of cups of yummy herbal tea in the morning......one in the evening and life is good. My doc said I absolutely had to give it up............so I just gutted through it! I wish I had a suggestion to make it easier, but I don't.....seriously though, if you're falling asleep driving....you need more sleep, not more caffeine....hope you can do that!! I'll be thinking about you and know that you CAN do it......::hugs::

food Network is the DEVIL, I swear! I'm blocking it so there is no chance of stumbling by "Death by Chocolate" or some evil doer like that! Sorry to hear your mornings are a little rough, Fenton.......perhaps this too, shall pass! I'm on day THREE of my liquid goo phase....feeling good about it. I even went to one of those meal prep places and made a bunch of dinners for my family so they will have something easy and GOOD to prepare while I'm drinking my life away.....ahahahahahahahaha.....in a good way! I did try and convince the dietician the vodka was a clear liquid as were Jello shots.....she hit me with my file....damn..... Have a good day everyone!

My co-workers have become another level of support for me. The are excited for me beginning a new stage of my life. There have been a lot of questions and a few semi-negative comments....but nothing too bad. I just don't think you can have too much support.......if it means ignoring a few naysayers.....that's fine with me.

I'm Paige.....I live in Northern Utah with my hubby, son, daughter and two jack russell terrors (oops, I mean TERRIERS).... My surgery is set for March 18th......just eager to get on with it! This is a picture taken last spring on a bike trip we went on.....it's in Oatman, Arizona.....notice how I cleverly disguised my big butt with a baby burro....great idea, but not terribly practical on a day to day basis! Looking forward to spending time with all of you!

I tried to convince the dietician that vodka is a clear liquid...... as are jello shots.

YES! I must be more nervous about it than I think because something always goes wrong (weird, weird stuff) in my dreams.....but yes, probably two or three a week!

YES, YES, YES!! That is completely it! I have been pretty successful in my life, but this was the ONE aspect of it that I could not succeed at.....I want to be IN CONTROL and have to tools to keep that control! As for cruising.....reframe it....are you going for the food or the atmosphere....I've been on two cruises and I remember the food being good...but what I really remember is standing underneath the palm trees, looking out at the sapphire blue Water in Nassau.....THAT'S what I want to do again.....except maybe this time in a swimming suit!

wow, that is honestly something I'd never thought about.....adding it to my list! For me, it came down to the fact that the band is adjustable....there was a post this morning from a bandster who is two years out and struggling....went to the doc, got a fill...and voila, back on track...that just isn't possible with GBP. I have heard of diabetes being cured simply by having GBP....seriously, like the day after surgery....I can't remember what the scientific basis is for it, but that may be why your doc was leaning towards it..... Ask him WHY, take notes....listen carefully and then weigh out the options...it's your body, but don't discount his knowledge!

I haven't been banded yet.....but in the past when I have a craving I just gut through it.....my 'off' switch is defective....if I have one hershey kiss, I have ten....or fifteen.....if I have a handful of potato chips...I have half of a bag......so until I am able to repair the off switch, I just suck it up and try to think about something else.

I started my pre op diet a week before surgery....... three Protein shakes a day and Clear liquids.......maybe try a 'self imposed' pre op diet TODAY! There are lots of variations, read through the posts! I'm being banded on the 18th, so just a day ahead of you!

WOW.......you've come such a long way! You are exactly why I choose the band....it IS possible to start over, restart, kick start....whatever! Good for you......you are an inspiration!

Looks like a HarleyGirl stack here.....geez, lots to say tonight..... DAY ONE of the clear liquid diet OVER AND SUCCESSFUL! It really wasn't as heinous as I thought it would be.....I haven't been "hungry" although my "head" is a little hungry! It seems kind of weird, but it's given me a real feeling of empowerment today....there were snickerdoodles at work...nope, no thanks....sloppy joes at home for dinner....nope, no thanks....sipped my beef broth and took the time to taste it and *try* to enjoy it....NOW....come the weekend, I think it will be a little tougher....but by then the nervous energy will have kicked in in anticipation of the surgery and I hope that will get me through!!

What tipped your decision.....just curious!

I know....I just sorta feel like a guinea pig.....but what the heck, guinea pigs are kinda cute!

Yep....I only tried these and myplex....I like these LOTS better than myoplex....plus a lot less carbs! Welcome to the UNJURY Homepage

I like the unjury...... 100 calories 20g of protein 4g of carbs

So I got a call today from my surgeon's office......they are switching over to the Realize Band and I will be one of the first two patients they use it in.....not sure how I feel about that. I have confidence in the surgeon, so I guess I'll just go for it.....any of you have the Realize or will be getting it?

Sooooooooooooooooooooo excited! Spent the day doing all of the prep work, just have to get a surgical clearance from the PCP and bloodwork....but since I have an appointment for that, I was given a date of March 18th for my surgery!

Tell her to go in to the kitchen and pour herself a nice big cup of "Mind your own business".....perhaps stir in a little "do your research before you spout off"..........

I'm a retired LEO....and YES, get this done before a fit for duty policy is put in place. I retired because I was not able to pass the test...:tongue: In the long run, it was best for me.....I'm much happier now, but I would liked to have spent a few more years! My goal is to pass the freaking test within a year from my surgery date, which is March 18th....not that it means anything now, BUT it will just give me peace of mind! (I hope the fact this is in the men's room and I'm not a man is okay)

I am feeling some serious anxiety about starting the liquids tomorrow in preparation for the surgery...........I guess it's about "making it real"....that this is really going to happen. I haven't been scared, but now I kind of am.......feeling sort of weepy and horribly bitchy......poor family!