303'sJourney

I am so glad you are feeling good! When I went back for my first appt post op I was only down 12 so you're doing GREAT! You will start feeling a million times better when you get some real food in you! I didn't start exercising until about a month ago. Things were a bit stressful with work I just made too many excuses and didn't do it. Since I've started exercising I feel so much better. I was supposed to get a fill on Friday (8/21/09) but he didn't do one b/c I was down 12 lbs since my previous visit (3 wks) he said if I wanted one he would do it... but I opted not to, I will next time. I am SO excited I finally hit 50!!! I felt like a million dollars that day! :) Just remember the journey has just started, your body is still healing and you are doing FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hey girlie... it's been a few days since we spoke last. just wanted to see how you are feeling and how life in general is. I think about now you are probably starting soft foods, how are you feeling? I hope all is well and look forward to hearing from you! Thinking of you!

Thank you so much for the encouraging photo comment. WOW... down 75 lbs... must feel great to be below 200! I can't wait until I am there. You look magnificent and your girls are SOO beautiful! What do you think has been the key to your success so far? When were you banded? I hope all is well and look forward to hearing from you!

Beth,

I am SO glad to hear that everything went well and am so excited for you that he was able to do the surgery as a SLIP. I hope you don't try to over do it tonight with the kiddo's! Remember your body needs time to heal!! I'm sorry to hear about your vomitting spell... I don't envy you! PLEASE try to take it easy and take some time for yourself to heal and get to feeling better. I live in the area so if there is ANYTHING at all that I can do... I'm here! I updated the pictures the other day when you asked... but like my comments say... it's pretty impossible to tell a difference. They are marked as @ the 44lb mark though. I look forward to seeing some pics of your progress too! :)

I am so sorry to hear that you got sick! 5 bites of tuna isn't going to hurt you... It is still low carb and your liver will be fine! No worries! You are doing so great and I am so proud of how far you have come. Just think... it wasn't that long ago that you thought tomorrow would never come... BAM, it's here! I am so excited for you! I hope you sleep tight and have the sweetest of dreams. Tomorrow will be a fog for the most part but you will get through it in a fantastic fashion! I'll tt you on the flip side.

I am so sorry to hear that you got sick! 5 bites of tuna isn't going to hurt you... It is still low carb and your liver will be fine! No worries! You are doing so great and I am so proud of how far you have come. Just think... it wasn't that long ago that you thought tomorrow would never come... BAM, it's here! I am so excited for you! I hope you sleep tight and have the sweetest of dreams. Tomorrow will be a fog for the most part but you will get through it in a fantastic fashion! I'll tt you on the flip side.

You have to take into consideration most other people are also grossly over the BMI of 40 when they go on the pre-op also... you are not so your weight loss will be harder and slower bc you don't have as much to lose, you have SO much to be proud of and 1.5 is down not up!!! I am SO excited for you... you'd think I was the one having surgery tomorrow! I hope all goes well and I can't wait to hear how it all goes! I will keep you in my prayers!

Hey sweets. Thanks for the sweet note. I haven't posted any pictures bc I can't see a difference... but I will take some hopefully tonight and get them put on here... You are doing SO great! Keep up the fantastic work!!!

Did you get to ask Dr. B about doing the single incision surgery? I hope that he is able to do that for you! T-Minus 4 1/2 days... WOO HOO! I will get some pictures posted on here... hopefully tonight.

I think 44 lbs in 3 months is great... so I don't get too hard on myself when the scale and I argue! I'm feeling 100% more alive and better everyday. I am so excited and if there is ANYTHING I can do to help you... I'm here for you! Enjoy supper w/your hubby!

I am SO excited for you!! You will be able to eat PLENTY of steak after surgery... no sweat! But enjoy it anyway! I'm glad the low carb part won't be hard for you... b/c it's a killer for me! I am a carbohydrate addict! The liquid part actually isn't that hard bc when you are on liquids it is because your body is healing and you aren't that hungry at that point anyway... when you are on soft food though... you are going to want to eat a whole cow! LOL. I ate A LOT of jello when I was on clear liquids, I stayed away from broth, bc w/nothing in it... it wasn't very appealing. Then when I went to full liquids I drank the jayrobb protein shakes, they are delicious. I ate a lot of cottage cheese and eggs when I was on soft foods... really depends on your taste preferences. I am so glad that I can be a support to you. I think it's awesome that you are having surgery 3 months to the day after mine.

OMG!!!!! BETH I AM SO EXCITED!!!! That is FANTASTIC news and by far the best way to start my week!! I am so happy for you! How are you going to celebrate this wonderful occassion? Now your journey officially begins! If there is ANYTHING at all I can do to help or support you... I'm here for you! I am so excited, I just can't stop smiling! I hope that you had a wonderful weekend on top of the world with your great news and that your week is perfect!

Hey girlie... just wanted to write and catch up & see how you're doing. Have you heard anything about your appeal? I hope everything is going great and I look forward to talking to you!

Well my fill went great. I am finally feeling a little bit of restriction, but not a lot. I am finally down about 40 lbs and glad to see the scale back in the downward spiral. I hope your fill goes great! I look forward to hearing about it and how you're feeling! Aside from slow... how has your weight loss been going? How much are you down? Do you work out at all? I hope all is well and look forward to keep in touch with you.

Hey sweet pea... how are you? I hope you are doing great! Well my 2nd fill went well. I am feeling a little more restriction than in the past. I am on day one of full liquids after 2 days of clear... I am feeling pretty good and am down 5 lbs since Friday :) I go back to see him August 21st for #3. How are things going on your end. Should be hearing back from your insurance sometime next week! YAY!!! Maybe when I go back for my next visit you will be on your pre-op appt week! I hope all is well and look forward to hearing how you're doing!!

Hey darlin! I hope you are doing great! I am so excited for you about your loss After my first fill... I was on clear liquids for 2 days, then full liquids for 2 days, then soft food for 3 or so... then back to regular food. Seems like if you are on track with your fills... about the time you get back to real food it's time for another fill... LOL. I look forward to hearing what you think and how you feel! It really is a breeze! JUST REMEMBER TO SIP!!!! :)

Hey girlie... how are you??? what's new?

Well the insurance companies have a window of 14 days to approve or deny your claim so fortunately it isn't too long! Just think before you know it you will be banded and well on your way. I'm doing ok... having a tough time at work and really needing to find a new job... Do you know of anyone that is hiring! Piper is doing fantastic... ugly as anything... she definately is TERRIBLY 2!!! The weight loss since my fill has been very disappointing. I lost 10 lbs immediately and then have played with it for the last 3 weeks... up down, up down, it is so aggravating. I am ready to go back on Friday the 24th. I don't have any restriction and am in need of another fill!! I am glad you are doing good and can't wait to hear about yoru next appointment! :biggrin:

When were you banded? Any tips for success? 25 lbs in 3.5 weeks is phenominal!! Keep up the GREAT work!!

hey sweet pea! Just wanted you to know that you are on my mind and I hope all is going just as you want it to!!

hey girlie... well I can see you haven't been on in quite some time... just wanted you to have a note for when you do come on... wishing you the best and hoping all is well!!!

Hey angel face... how are you? What's new? How's the munchkin??

Wow... you've lost 33 lbs since your surgery... you're doing great! I was banded 2 weeks before you and we have similar starting and ending goals so I thought we could keep in touch and support one another...

Have you been banded yet? How is your journey going?

Would you mind sharing some of your low carb recipes with me also... I'm running out of food ideas...