tammyj

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:

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!

Sheila, thanks for helping me with posting my pics.

Oooooh I gotta do that too! Time to get rid of those winter feet.

You are gorgeous!!!! Look at those eyes...I love your make-up! I can definitely see a difference in your cheekbones.

For the past 8 days, I have been drinking 2 protein shakes and eating one low carb meal a day, working out every other day, and drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day. It has really paid off! I was weighed in at the hospital today and I am 9 POUNDS down from last Tuesday. 270lbs!!!!!!! I am so psyched!!!!!! I have never been able to lose that much weight at once without using appetite suppresants. I hope I lose just as well when I start full liquids on Thursday. WOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!! :clap2:

Thank-you! You have really put a smile on my face!!! Look out...Here we come!!!!!

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOHOOOOOO I know you are excited! I can't wait to hear all about it!

Before surgery @ 277lbs

My prayers go out to you for a complication free surgery and a speedy recovery. I wish you all the best!

Me in 1995 @ 190lbs Size 16 (I don't want to get too much smaller than this. My goal is a size 12, but I may have to stop at a size 14. I'm almost 5'10" and I don't want to end up looking like a giraffe...LOL!)

Me in 2004 @ 220lbs Size 20 (I had just lost about 40lbs and that was the first time I had put on a bathing suit in a long time...I still felt uncomfortable in it)

2/20

B-Protein shake

S-South Beach cereal bar

L-Shrimp Ceasar Salad

Water-80oz

Exercise-40 min circuit training

2/21

B-protein shake

S-South Beach cereal bar

L-Meatballs and veggies

S-About 10 pistachios

D-protein shake

Water-60oz

Exercise-none

2/22

B-Protein shake

S-2 hard boiled eggs

L-none (lost track of time)

S-South Beach cereal bar/10 pistachios

D-Homemade Beef w/ Broccoli

Water-60oz

Exercise-30min Walk Away the Pounds

2/23

B-Protein shake

S-2 HB eggs

L-Homemade Beef w/ Broccoli

S-South Beach cereal bar

D-Protein shake

Water-60oz

Exercise-none

2/24

B-Protein shake

S-2 HB eggs

L-Homemade Beef w/ Broccoli

S-South Beach cereal bar

D-Protein shake

Water-60oz

Exercise-30min Walk Away the Pounds

2/25

B-Protein shake

S-South Beach cereal bar

L-Salmon and Greens w/ roasted peppers and artichokes

D-Protein shake

Water-60oz

Exercise-none

2/26

B-Protein shake

L-Protein shake

D-Chicken taco salad (no shell)

Water-60oz

Exercise-none

2/27

B-Protein shake

L-Protein shake

D-Baked Chicken and green beans

Water-60oz

Exercise-30min Walk Away the Pounds

2/28

B-Protein shake

L-Salad, baked chicken, meatballs, cabbage, and mixed veggies (Last meal)

D-Protein shake

Water-80oz

Exercise-none

Starting Full Liquids

3/01

B-Protein shake

S-1 unsweetened applesauce

L-Protein shake, 1 cup cheesy pepper soup,

D-Protein shake, 1 cup cheesy pepper soup, 1 sugar free pudding

Water-60oz

Exercise-30min Walk Away the Pounds

3/02

B-Protein shake

S-1 unsweetened applesauce, 1 lite n fit yogurt

L- 2 cups Wonton soup

D-Low Cal Jamba Juice smoothie w/ Protein boost

Water-48oz

Exercise-none

3/03

B-Protein shake

S-1 unsweetened applesauce

L-Protein shake, 1 cup wonton soup, 1 sugar free pudding

D-1 Muscle milk light, onion soup, 1 unsweetened applesauce

Water-48oz

Exercise-none

3/04

B-Protein shake w/ banana and peanut butter

S-1 cup cheesy pepper soup

L-Protein shake w/ banana and peanut butter

D-1 cup cheesy pepper soup w/ 2 oz of chicken breast, 1 sugar free pudding

Water-60oz

Exercise-none

3/05

B-Protein shake w/ strawberries

L-1 cup Potato Cheddar soup w/ 2oz of chicken breast

D-Protein shake w/ banana and peanut butter

Water-40oz

Exercise-30min Walk Away the Pounds

3/06

B-1 cup Potato Cheddar soup

L-1 unsweetened applesauce

D-Protein shake w/ banana and peanut butter

Water-60oz

Exercise-none

3/07

B-Protein shake w/ pineapples

L-1 cup tomato soup w/ roasted peppers, 1 sugar free pudding

D-1 cup Potato Cheddar soup w/ 2oz of chicken breast

Water-80oz

Exercise-30min circuit training

3/08

B-Protein shake w/ pineapples

S-1 unsweetened applesauce

L-1 cup Tomato Basil and Garlic soup, 1 muscle milk light

S-Protein shake w/ strawberries

D-1 cup Red Pepper and Black Bean soup, 2oz blackened salmon

Water-64oz

Exercise-none

3/09

B-Protein shake

L-Protein shake w/ pineapples, 1 cup Tomato Basil and Garlic soup, 2oz blackened salmon

S-1oz chicken breast, 1 lite n fit yogurt

D-Protein shake w/ pineapples

Water-64oz

Exercise-40min circuit training

3/10

B-Protein shake

S-1 sugar free pudding

L-1 cup Broccoli Cheese soup, 2oz chicken breast, 1 unsweetened applesauce

S-Protein shake w/ strawberries

D-1 cup Red Pepper and black bean soup, 1 muscle milk light

Water-64oz

Exercise-20min walk

3/11

B-1 muscle milk light, 1 cup grits made w/ 2/3 cup skim milk and 1 tsp smart butter

S-1 unsweetened applesauce

L-1 muscle milk light, 1 cup Tomato Garlic and Basil soup, 3oz tuna w/ 1tsp light mayo

S-1 sugar free pudding

D-1 muscle milk light-C&C

Water-70oz

Exercise-none

3/12

B-Vanilla protein shake, 1 cup grits made w/ 2/3 cup skim milk and 2 tsp smart butter

L-1 C&C Protein shake, 3oz tuna w/ 1 tsp light mayo

D-Tri Protein Banana Smoothie from Health Food Store

Water-64oz

Exercise-30min circuit training

3/13

B-1 Muscle Milk Light-C&C

L-1 Muscle Milk Light, 3oz tuna w/ 1sp light mayo, 1 sugar free pudding

D-1 Muscle Milk Light-C&C, 1 cup Red Pepper and Black Bean soup

Water-64oz

Exercise-none

The past couple of months seem like they flew by, now time feels like it is slowly ticking by :bored

On a good note, I am on day 3 of my diet before pre-op diet...LOL! I have a protein shake for breakfast and dinner, and a low carb lunch. So far I have been doing great! I am really surprised that I am not hungry. The protein shakes are really filling. I start full liquids next Thursday and now I'm not so nervous about it and I'm still gonna have my steak and crab leg dinner by next Thursday! :biggrin1:

I agree, it's not like they are teaching us anything new! 5 pounds gone...Great! Keep it going!

I was wondering about you! Where have you been girl? Don't worry, you probably just need another fill and you will start losing again. Keep us posted!

WORK IT GIRL!!!!!!!!

I'm glad to hear that you are all healed and feeling good. Once you start losing a few pounds the motivation to workout will come. Just keep thinking about how good you're going to look!!!

Oh, I'm so sorry!!! I hope your Dr. finds out what it is and it gets solved quickly! Keep us posted!

I have exactly 4 weeks left to surgery and 2 weeks to start full liquids! WOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!:roll: :high5: :bounce: :whoo:

Congratulations on getting a surgery date! My surgery date is March 15th!!! Good Luck to You!!!

Congratulations!!! We will both be banded in March. My date is March 15th. Yes, February is going to fly by so I'm stocking up too...Don't forget your protein!

YIPPEEE!!!

You are doing great!!!