ImaDucky

Hey Texas!... It's been almost 2 weeks since I was here. Just wanted to let you know that I have an appointment with my surgeon for the 17th of this month. We will set the date on that day!!! Yeah!!! I can't wait - Lap-band here I come!

Hope you are doing well. Look forward to hearing from you. God Bless!

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Yes, I am a 'girl' quacker...hehe - so chica would fit! Can you tell me how many grams of protein do we need in one day on the liquid diet? I know you said use 2 scoops (52g) and 8 oz. water - is that 3Xper day? It just sounded like a lot. Also want to let you know that the surgeons office called me to set up pre-op testing!! WEEEE! I'm so looking forward to losing! Thanks so much for your support!

OH, Just wanted to let you know, I received a surgery approval letter from my Insurance Co. today. They cc'd my surgeon, Dr. Woodman and I expect to call his office Monday. This is so exciting! :w00t:

I Just have to do the "happy dance"... :Dancing_biggrin:...lol.

Hey Lady! Just saw your note re: protein. I got a wal-mart brand called Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein. It has 52g protein per 2 scoops. I wasn't sure how many scoops we were supposed to use, so I started meal replacement with 1 scoop/8oz. water. This is just to help me lose a little more pre-op and get used to the liquid thing. I actually have lost 9 lbs. !! yeah! p.s. How's the ole' t.b.? Hope you are better.

Your marathon sounds like quite an accomplishment! I'm so sorry about your tailbone. Are you any better? Hopefully you'll be back up peddling like a 'texas fire' a.s.a.p.

Also, thank you for the info. re: liquid diet. I have another question... How many grams of protein are we supposed to drink in one day? The brand that I purchased seems very high in protein content.

Hey Texas!

How did your MS150 for multiple sclerosis go? I hope there was a tremendous turn out! How long did you go before resting? Where did you sleep? Were you able to finish?

Can you also tell me what brand of liquid protein drink you used and where you made the purchase? I want to do a test run and press toward additional weight loss pre-surgery. Hope to hear from you soon! Thanks!

Hey Kat!

Thanks for the friendship request! I really enjoyed chatting with you the other day. I couldn't believe we had so much in common - and so far apart! I look forward to talking to you lots!

God Bless you!

Hi Memphis Lady!

I saw a post you made on the Tennessee thread and saw your Dr. was Woodman. He is also my Dr. and I am waiting for band surgery. I am from Cordova/Memphis, TN and a new member here. I would like to talk more with you sometime re: your surgery and experience with Woodman.

Thank you so much!

Hi Jammin!

I saw a post you made on the Tennessee thread and saw your Dr. was Woodman. He is also my Dr. and I am waiting for band surgery. I am from Cordova/Memphis, TN and a new member here. I would like to talk more with you sometime re: your surgery and experience with Woodman.

Thank you so much!

All that energy! I'm jealous Texas! I think it's terrific that you wont need any surgery. If I can just walk again and not be so self concious - I will be blessed. You should be proud of your progress - it is not an easy journey. I think I fear failure more than anything. The way I feel now is that I'll never be able to do it. I believe I use food as an emotional crutch - I need to get that out of the way, huh? Congrats on the marathon - I'm impressed - for real!

Hi Ddee!

I was looking at a thread and decided to check out your profile. May I ask what your second surgery was and why you had to have it? I am waiting for a surgery date and am looking forward to the lap band. I have heard some people have more than one surgery but haven't found any other information on it yet. I would appreciate any information you would be willing to share. If I'm being too inquisitive, :blushing: I apologize in advance. Looking forward to hearing from you whether you decide to 'share' or not. :-):teeth_smile:

Hi Molly!

I just wanted to thank you for your help. Everything seems to be working now. Drop me a line!

Hi Texas,

Good to hear from you. Thanks for the compliment on my page. I did try to match my page to my 'duckiness' haha. Just wanted to let you know my final paperwork will be submitted to surgeon on Monday and then comes my wait for insurance approval. I can't imagine they would refuse me for any reason. I have several weight related health issues and a bmi of 59 [yuk].

I also looked at your page - very nice - and your photos were so good. How much excercise do you do per week? I hope to become more active very soon. I used to walk 4 mi. per day but not since the fibro/weight gain.

Hang in there !

Hi Texas! Thanks for the friendship request. I have uploaded a couple of older photos already on the computer if you want to see my baby. He's actually 3 now - so I'm behind on the photo thing.

p.s. You are doing great on your journey. It will be nice to have your friendship and encouragement.

Hey Molly,

My ticker is showing up but how do you get it to update? Do you have to do that manually at tickerfactor.com then copy/paste again? Sorry to be so 'ticker' illiterate..lol!

hi Molly Molly,

I'm new and just wanted to say "hi".. and ask if you could tell me how to get my ticker to appear. I must be doing something wrong. Could u help me? Thanks!