cathyalmond

I like that idea! I am a diet coke fanatic and need the taste...I also had a suggestion from a bander, to swish and spit...you can have the taste with the bubbles and then spit it out, so it doesn't jeaopardize the band...Cathy

I thinks it's great that you and your sister are so close, but if the subject of weight and weight loss is causing a wedge, remove it. Talk about other exciting things going on in your lives. Share your weight loss experiences with other family members, friends or a WLS support group. I have decided to keep my upcoming surgery a secret from almost everyone but a few friends and my husband. My sons don't even know anything yet, they suspect but I have not confirmed anything. Your weight loss should be celebrated, and no one should damper it for you!!! Best of luck Cathy

Good for you...I did the same thing, researched all of the WLS options and chose Lap Band which is not covered by OHIP (Ontario healthcare), so it was either suffer as is, or pay for it myself, they have fabulous financing options here in Ontario and I just called and did it. I have my surgical consult on April 16/08. Good luck! Cathy

Wow how fabulous for you, even past your goal, you go girl!!! Cathy

Great pics, beautiful grandbabies...you are too young to be a grandma!! I still have a 16 and 10 year old at home. BTW, you are doing fabulous with the weight loss! Cathy

Hello Bandfan1, I have my first consultation with the surgeon on April 16th, I am very excited to start this new chapter in my life as well. I am lucky so far, I have no weight related health problems, but my doctor said if I didn't do something now, they were just around the corner. I weight 279 (recently lost 6 lbs) and want to lose 150 lbs. I am only 5' tall and carry the weight in my belly and butt...so it's dangerous for diabetes and back problems, not too mention achy knees and hips. I wish you all the best in your journey! Cathy

Amazing story, and best of luck with your surgery and your journey to a healthier and happier life. Cathy

:smile:Hello, I live in Kitchener On Canada and have my first lap band consult on April 16/08 in Mississauga. I am 45 and am so looking forward to starting a healthy new life. Cathy