Lizandrk

Thanks for the comment on my boys! You are adorable!

congrats on your continued success! You look fabulous!

You will be okay, you must focus on the positive! Start w/ small goals for the soda, just cut down by 1 a day and maintain that for a mth. Cutting out soda won't be about the calories or carbonation, but it will be about breaking the habit.

You know, that is not a bad thing though. This is giving you time to prepare for the rest of your life, literally. get your ducks in a row first. I researched for a year and a half before I decided I wanted. After decideing it took me 8 mths to get MY crap together. My insurance was FAST! Just give yourself the time you need to slowly cut stuff out like smoking, soda, bad friends, etc. B/c if you wait until after you will want to have a nervous breakdown not being able to turn to food! The 4 mths pre-op for me I quit smoking, all soda, energy drinks, got rid of 1 friend, and set shit straight with my older sister. It has helped a ton!

Thanks for the pic comment! I'm diggin' this pic myself! I call it the "no carb glow", haha! have you been banded yet?

Thanks for the picture comment! i did a lot of emotional work pre-op and I think that is what has helped me. i hear of a lot of struggles people have post-op and I think I did it all before surgery b/c it seems to be smooth sailin for now! only thing I'm not allowed for 21 more days is carbs. Other than that I can eat anything, in moderation. It's working out well!!! good luck w/ your process you should post pics!

Hey! We should keep up w/ each other, it seems like our stats are farmiliar. And I checked out your blog, you said when people find out your weight they are always surprised. I get that reaction alot myself, thank god, right! I'd like to see pics of how you're doing. Are you doing full body shots of the progress for your personal records? Check out my site, I'm doing tons of pics! www.freewebs.com/lizandrk/

Saw you on the intro board. Just wanted to say Hi and your bathing suit pics are amazing! I was banded 5 days ago. I pics up on my profile as well as on my person website. Keep it!!!

Thanks for the photo comment. Yeah, I dig my underboob as well!

In response to your comment on my tummy pic, I was in pain day 1 of surgery and half of day 2. It slowly gets better everyday and you feel a ton better when you get off the narcotics and out of the haze. I'm doing fabulous but I do have a high pain tolerance.

Hey! Just saw a post of yours on the twenties board. We seem to be around the same weight and have the same goals! I just had my surg 3 days ago. My highest was also 285. My current is 267.5 and my goal is 145. You seem to be doing so great!!!! Check out my page and my website. www.freewebs.com/lizandrk/ Xoxo, Liz

I know I can't believe it, now it's only a day. tomorrow is my last day at work and that makes it so real! I'm nervous and so excited for things to start happening. Mostly, I'm excited to date again! It's been awhile.

omg! I can't beleive it. It's only a day away, tomorrow is my last day at work. And this new hott guy just started, damn it!!!! Hehe!

Thanks for the comment about my smile! Cheese! Surgery is Friday, I'm starting to get anxious!!!!

Sorry, I haven't been on in a few days. How are solids going for you?

I do have a "plan" for exercise. However b/c I was in sports as a teen I think my goals are too aggressive. At the hosp my exercise specialist said set super small goals that seem laughable. Then when accomplished you can still be just as proud of yourself. So I do have a YMCa membership, a great neighborhood to walk in, and a park to play soccer in w/ my kids. So I figure those are the things I will start with. After I lose 40-50 lbs I want to take up a yoga class.

thanks! Has anyone told you how much you could or should be losing monthly??? No-one said anything at all my appts.

Well goodluck. I would imagine the first week would be the most struggle. My Monday after will be when I get to start solid food. I hope everything is going well for you!!!

Well I had to go into today for all my last pre-op tests and laps and I'd lost another 2 lbs. Still would like to lose about 10 before surgery. Good luck doing well on your vacation. Yeah so far my parents, sister, bff, and 2 co-workers know. I've read on boards ppl say it sucks for co-workers to know b/c you feel like they are watching and judging you. I hadn't thought about that, but i definetley am not telling anymore until I feel more comfortable about it. I need to do my measurements like you have.

My surgery is June 19th as well. I have not been required to do a pre-op liquid diet, but I am supposed to lose 20 lbs. I have not done that, so I too am nervous like Gonnalooseit. I think I will put myself on a liquid diet as well.

Hi there! I live in the valley, Phnx. I saw you had a 3 hr drive after surg so did you do it in Phoenix? If so could you share your facility or surgeon info? My surg is Kurt Sprunger from Scottsdale Bariatric Hospital. Surg for me is 06-19-09

I live in Az, I'm 24 and a single parent to 2 little boys. I'm having my surgery at Scottsdale Bariatric Hospital by Kurt Sprunger. My insurance is paying for 85% and oh I do have a blog. My site is www.freewebs.com/lizandrk/ check it out, I have my pics there. I just found this site last night and I am beyond excited to meet other people. Allll my friends are skinny and most of the ppl in my family are average so nobody relates to me. They think I'm being extreme but I know this is the right option! And yes in my life, 12 days flies by!!!

Heeeyyyy! I just joined, my surgery is June 19th as well! We must chat, I can't believe you're my age, my shape, and we're going to be doing it the exact same day!!!