Annie_N_Carolina

Thanks for accepting me as your friend Be sure to read my comment on your post titled " What They Didn't Tell You - Part 1 " Have a great day!!!

awwww...thank you for keeping an eye on me!!! i am officially counting you in for the anti-band meeting at the steakhouse should this sh*t NOT work LOL time & place to be determined at a later date ~

Girl... you have no idea how much better I felt after getting your message this morning... cause I was seriously considering saying F-this-Sh*t!!! LOL I am scheduled for a fill on October 6th and I AM SOOOO READY!!! By the way, I think Jerrica is on-board for the steakhouse anti-band meeting should one be deemed necessary ~

Sweetheart, you just absolutely made my day! I went to my 2 week follow-up yesterday and was told I'd lost 7.5 pounds. I cried. I couldn't believe that I'd ONLY lost 7.5 pounds after not eating for 2 whole friggin weeks! My doctor assured me that 2 - 3 pounds a week is "normal" weight loss with lap band ... guess I was aiming for "above-normal." I was totally bummed this morning, to the point of not wanting to drink my protein shake out of sheer defiance ... I'm sorry you were disappointed too but gotta admit that it makes me feel better to know that I'm not alone. Make you a deal ... you hang in there & I will too!!! After a year, if we've still only lost 4 - 7 pounds, you & me will meet up at the steak house and discuss our frustrations over a t-bone, baked potatoe, & hot fresh rolls covered in butter deal?

In regards to your comment on my pic... I would be HONORED to be handcuffed to you one day ~ How much friggin fun would that be if we COULD meet up!!!

whoops, forgot to answer your question about incisions itching...no, mine haven't itched at all. did your doctor use stitches? mine didn't...he just glued them closed...and I think that made a big difference. Looks like I'm going to have very minimal scarring.

The protein shake I'm using is called wheybolic 60 - I get it from GNC & mix one pack with 12oz of water. It has 60 grams of protein in it so that's all I have to drink during the day...and I love that! It doesn't taste terrible...certainly wouldn't be my first choice if they left it up to me, but all things considered it's not so bad. I'm having a hard time sticking to the "diet." I have actually taken several bites of stuff I'm not suppose to have which makes me wanna kick my self in the a$$...I gotta get control of these cravings! How are you doing with the diet? What week are you on now? What are you eating?

haven't heard from you in a few days chick...how ya doing? i finally broke down, chewed up a cheese stick, and then spit it out. LOL. pathetic, i know...but it totally served its purpose of getting the taste in my mouth long enough to overcome the temptation. hope things are ok...hit me back when ya get a chance.

How did your surgery go? How are you feeling?

Yes, pudding and tomato soup are considered "full liquids." My kids were eating biscuits from Bojangles and I seriously considered licking one just to get the taste in my mouth. hehe. That's saD!!! When I told my friend that, she laughed and laughed at me!!! hehe. I haven't had a bite of food since Monday (5 days ago)...can't blame a girl for craving!!! I'm going to GNC tomorrow to buy some more protein. I had bought Isopure because my nutritionist said "it's like gatorade." She lied! Do you have any recommendations? I prefer something water-based cause I'm not much of a milk drinker...of course, I need the milk though because I'm already in the beginning stages of osteoporosis (one of the "benefits" of having a hysterectomy at the age of 25). Let me know if you've found protein that is tolerable. TTYL

I'm on clear liquids the first 7 days and then go to "full liquid" for a week... in 4 days I can have sugar free pudding!!! yay!!! I'm feeling much better today. My kids ate fried chicken for dinner... while I sat in the corner and pouted !!! hehe

Checking in on ya. I'm feeling better today. What kind of pain meds are you on? Are you doing your protein and vitamins yet? My doctor did not tell me to start them this week...and I assumed we shouldnt (since they don't fall into the clear liquids category) but some other people on this site have said I should be doing them. Are you?

I'm alive too....and also in a great deal of pain. I underestimated how much I would hurt. But, hey girl, we have officially started the journey!

Thanks for the encouragement. No, don't really have any help for post-op. My mom is driving me back & forth...but then she will go back home & it will be me & the kids. I have them until Saturday (then they go to their dad's)... I've stocked the fridge up with things they can fix for themselves to eat... and they will be in school during the day... so, hopefully it will go smoothly. Fingers crossed!!!

Oh my...I'm a nervous wreck!!! hehehe

Hey sweetums. Yep, counting down the days!!!! I think all nervousness has left me...now I'm just super excited. I'm outta town all week on business so that's helping to pass the time...by the time I get home, it'll just be days away!!!! yay!!!!

awww, thank you so much for the pic comment you left for me. have you received your band yet? i am scheduled to get mine on 9-9-09. i'm so nervous...but really, really excited!!!

My surgery is scheduled for 09-09-09. How about you?

you ROCK chick!!! i gotsa face now ~

hey girl...silly newbie question.... why doesn't my profile pic show up beside these messages i'm posting on your "wall?" i'm tired of lookin like a question mark .... haha ... how do i change that???

Your pics are amazing... thanks for sharing with all us newbies!

Alright Missy...sent you a friend request on FB... as far as you "falling off the wagon," please inhale for me ~

First, I'm totally stealing your saying about Defeat to put as my facebook status today ;0) Second, I told my mom last night i was considering taking a piece of notebook paper and wrapping up some grass to smoke... hahaha.... i am CRAVING a cigarette... but I'm determined to quit for good. Finally, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!! and yes, let's definitely keep in touch

I am soooo friggin ready to get started!!! Hoping that once I get my band, I will have something to take my mind off of wanting to smoke I'm CRAVING nicotine...to heck with food!!!! haha Just got back from my last pre-surgery appointment. Everything is a go !!!

Thanks for the friend request... I'm still learning how to use this site, so bear with me ;0) Can't wait to join your journey ... I will be banded on Sept. 9th!!!! whoo-hooo