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Started liquid diet today. They said they wanted me to lose 15-20 before surgery and I have been enjoying food this past month. Now, I have to make up for lost time. So, I am shooting for 8-10 within two weeks and the other 8-10 the next two weeks. Let's see if the banner worked for me.....!

Cool Beans! Good Job!

This is great! Keep them coming!! Gives me HOPE! HOPE! HOPE!

OMG!! I love it!! Crazy Ates!! LOVE IT!! Ok, now how do we get a little pretty name like the shrinking violets have on all of their posts??? Also, once it is August.......we need to have exercise challenges like they do too!! Keeps everyone motivated!! Crazy Ates!

Hey! Some people have their weight loss listed by month and I am curious to see the results by month. Please share! ie. 1st month after........2nd month after......etc. thx :scared:Way to go!:clap2:

How big are the risks of slippage? flipping? leaks?

OH MY GOSH!! Where did you find that? I have been on diet DP since I was a babe, in the bottle!! LOL

<p>Derick</p> <p><p>I don't know if this is anything that will help you. However, I am putting dating and all that stuff on hold until I feel better about ME! This will help my fragile self esteem and heart. I think it's almost like in AA they tell people not to get into a relationship for 6 months after they have started their treatment. I think I am going to wait that long until after I start feeling better about myself. Just my plan of action. I don't want anything to interfere with this.</p></p>

Hey Daddy! Welcome to the August bunch! OK--My nutrition appt. has been pushed back to July 25th in combo with the preop appt. The lady said be sure you are drinking your Protein drinks so that the weight is coming off. OMG, I was going to start that next week but I guess I'd better go ahead! I need to have 15-20 gone before Aug. 7th and they are going to be checking in on me on the 25th. Anyone else supposed to already be doing the Protein shake thing already?

<p>I feel EXACTLY the same way!</p> Oh God, it's so much money. Money that is coming from inheritance money. I can't fail not for $12,000 dollars.

derby- When was your surg date? Your progress is nothing to turn your nose up at ,by any means!

Hey! Just to let you guys know.......bummed is now PigsRFlying!!

This is bummed.........just wanted to tell you guys that I switched my name to something more uplifting! Originally I signed up with bummed a year ago and it reminds me of my dark and depressing life when my boyfriend broke it off. So, I decided to change!! PigsRFlying.......is the new me! It has a double meaning! 1) People always refer to the hard and out of reach by saying "when pigs fly" so I decided to turn that into a positive by stating "pigs r flying." The weight will go away! 2) Also,the pig in me is flying away! Bye Bye Piggie! lol Anyhow, just wanted to let you guys know!

I know Derby!! Crazy,crazy rain!! I can't believe everything is green. It is nice to see green!! I hope you are feeling better! JC-- That link that you had for Puerto Rico looks Awesome!! Yes, I used to be a fish too. However, not so much lately. I am sure I will turn back once the weight starts to disappear. Hopefully.......

JC--I think that your trips with the whales sound great! I am a diver but rarely go anymore. How long have you been kayaking and diving? My boss is from Puerto Rico and says it is really pretty!! Another Me--I am in Dallas! Thanks, I am really excited about the surgery but am really nervous about being a slow loser... Jenna's Cruise--I am a teacher and getting to a cruise for a weekend out of LA would be difficult for me in December. What ideas are floating in minds out there?

STang I am in Dallas, Texas! Tell me, do you get full on 5-600 cals a day? I never get full!

Crispy--I am a major VACAY JUNKIE!! However, trips are on hold for a little while due to surg on Aug. 7th. What is next on your list after Disney? How long did you guys feel icky after banded? Where does everyone live? Ashley

Yes, I believe so! Liquid liquid.....yummy! lol Anyhow, there is another site with a few more DFW peeps, I was thinking that we could have a monthly meeting together after we are all banded! We'll see I know we all have to get throught the "bander's hell" first! However, I thought it might help us! Are you nervous at all? I am but more excited.

Stang i have always wanted to go to Simply Fondue but have yet to make it! kmstang Please share some of you success hints! You have been amazingly successful. What has helped you get there? Tnkbell Who is you Doc? Where do you guys live? Maybe we can set up a once a month meeting!!

I love the cruise thing that you guys just did! What a great idea. After reading that there were mostly families.......how about a cruise next year BUT a SINGLES CRUISE!!! They port out of Florida mostly, unless, they have changed that. That way we can all mingle with our new selves!! Ashley

Hi! My name is Ashley and I am in Dallas. I will be banded on Aug. 7 with Dr. James Davidson. I see many Texans.....!!

August 7th! I am excited to get this weight off for good. All of my life I have been up and down. I am in Dallas, Tx. and getting banded with James Davidson. What all have you guys started to do? I go in for the nutrition meeting on Monday, July 9th. Ashley

Yay! I love your answers!! I have always had very low self esteem due to weight....always due to weight. Then, last year my first serious boyfriend in years broke up with me. As you can imagine, that did wonders for a self esteem that was already struggling. I am wanting this to help the way I see myself. Bummed/Ashley

WOOHOO! Thank you!

Hey! I am 35 and am having the surgery on Aug. 7th! Yay! I am so excited and the next few ?'s might be DOH worthy but hey, here they go! How is your self esteem? confidence? Does it show? Is the opposite sex reacting differently towards you? Any info. would be appreciated! I am here for good! Ashley