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Thanks ladies...I have really been trying, and thanks for the compliment timeforchange!

Weigh-in at the hospital last night and I've lost another 4 pounds. So far, I have lost 13 lbs in 2 weeks. I hope to keep losing at this same rate after I am banded. I am shooting for a 20lb loss before my surgery next Thursday. I know that's kinda pushing it, but I am hoping to get close. 8 more days to go!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2:

Those pounds are gone for good!!!!!

You are off to a great start...keep it going!!! :confused:

There are so many of you who are banded now that it's hard to keep up. For the most part, it seems like everyone is doing well. Char, I hope you are feeling better now. It sounds like you may have after surgery nausea that I have heard about. I think they may be able to give you something to help with that. Please let us know how you are doing. Congratulations to all those newly banded. One more week for me!!! :clap2:

planoltxgirl - 03/08 :gluck:

Weigh-in at the hospital last night and I've lost another 4 pounds. So far, I have lost 13 lbs in 2 weeks. I hope to keep losing at this same rate after I am banded. I am shooting for a 20lb loss before my surgery next Thursday. I know that's kinda pushing it, but I am hoping to get close. 8 more days to go!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2:

Congratulations and Welcome!!! I will add you to our list! I'm not sure about feeling weak from only being on liquids. I have been on all liquids for about a week now and I have plenty of energy, but of course I am still pre-op. After surgery maybe a different story. I would try to get the 2 weeks off if I were you since your job requires alot of moving around. Good Luck to You!!!

Congratulations Sophie and Sugarbear!!!!! :clap2: I am glad you both are doing well!

:welcome: Berry!!!!!!!! Good Luck to You!!!

HeatherPA - 03/07 Sugarbear - 03/07 gailannr - 03/07 Sue in Russia - 03/07 :gluck:

Char - 03/06 Good Luck!!! :gluck:

Absolutely!!! Working out, keeping bad foods out the house...sounds like you definitely have a plan and you are going to do great! I can't wait to see your results!

:welcomeB: bikergirl360 and Congratulations on being banded!!!!!!!

I've been waiting for you to say that!!! It helps to put my mind at ease because I know you had reservations about being banded like I do. You have been such an inspiration. Thank-you!

I am on day 5 of my pre-op diet and I'm doing OK. Had to battle some food urges this weekend, but I made it through. For awhile I was adding a teaspoon of instant coffee and a pack of splenda to my morning shake and a tube of sugar free orange sunrise mix to my afternoon shake. Both shakes were delicious, but after drinking them everyday for almost 2 weeks I was getting sick of them (that's what I get for starting early). Anywho, last night I blended my shake with a frozen banana and YUMMMMM, I have found something else I like. I also bought a bag of frozen strawberries to try. I bought some Muscle Milk Chocolate (pre-mixed) for when I'm on the go and I didn't care for it at all...YUCK!!! I wonder if the powder tastes any better. I am also allowed to have thinned grits, oatmeal, or cream of wheat, cream soups, unsweetened applesauce, sugar free pudding, and 2-3oz of lean meat a day (which is not much so I just add a half a can of tuna or chicken breast to one of my soups for the day). Overall, it's not too bad, but it can get a little boring. :bored Today is going to be a loooooooong day! I have to be at the hospital at 6am tomorrow morning for a Sleep Study. They were completely booked and this was the only time they had open before my surgery which means I'll be sitting up most of the night.

Mags, I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you are feeling better and can get another surgery date scheduled soon. :hug:

Sophie248 - 03/05 GloGirl - 03/05 @ 9:00 a.m. Fur Ellie - 03/05 Magnolia - 03/05 ThickChickTexas - 03/05 Band STAR - 03/05 Good Luck to All of You!!!

I am glad to hear that those newly banded are doing well. It really does help to put our mind at ease. Keep posting!!! To those in the pre-op diet phase. Hang in there!!! We don't have much longer! :clap2: Good Luck to everyone being banded tomorrow. I'll be thinking about ya!!! :myscared:

I will add you to our list! Good Luck and Welcome!!!!!!!

:welcome2: Famos!!!! I will add you to our list. Good Luck!!!

:welcomeB: BandSTAR and Theresa Ann!!!!!! Good Luck to both of you!!!

laralynn86 - 03/03 You will be in our thoughts and prayers! :gluck:

Oh girl, throw those dirty clothes in a bag and get going. You are Ready!!!!

Oh Kyethra, you are definitely not a failure. You just need to find that motivation and stay focused. Think about the new YOU and how great you are going to look and feel. I know that's easier said than done right now, but it is a reality and it is right around the corner.