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Hello this is Rachelle long time since I have logged on!! I am in dire need to lose 17lbs so I can have surgery, it was 13lbs and I am on the diet and gaining weight!!! How is that even possible??? I am logging everything I eat in and I am not cheating!!! I think I need to join a support group.... Is there any in Elk Grove does anyone know???

Hello everyone long time no write!! I am at work so just a quick note.... I am still on the plateau I am hating it, but partly just because car is in the shop so I am using that as an excuse not to go right to the gym after work..... I need to have my surgery soon so I am getting motivated RIGHT now!!!

On a positive note I went to an open mic night for comedy and it was actually a CONTEST I found out after arriving, well I won that night and am now in the semi finals with 44 others 1100 people tried out.... I have been asked to do a Feature on the 26th..... It was hard because like I have said body image is what has held me back alot.... But now I just make fun of having surgery and it is all good.... Like we have to lose weight to have surgery.... MMMMM why am I here again... (believe me I do know why) lol!!Looks like you are all doing well I will read up later!! Have a great day!!!

Where is the meeting???? What time?

So I am curious our doctors are not very eager to do fills? Can my GP do fills in Sacramento or will I have to go to Richmond? Now I am a little worried I went this route to be safer but not to have to fight with doctors to be successful...... I will look into the sleeve also than you for your responses!!

Ali – No more hurdles before surgery! Glad the class went well. Too bad you weren’t able to give Liz a big hug for me. Liz does a good job with her class. I just didn’t need it since I had surgery twice and have a great understanding of what surgery day is like…

Sorry about the weigh-in. They will weigh you in on surgery day and they have turned people away for being over goal. They do weigh you at most appointments.

Heather – A big thumbs up for going to see Doc Who again!!! Sooooon!!!!

Nicolie – Most of the Bariatric Advantage calcium chews I find are nasty.

Tamara - Way to go on the 4 pounds!

Well I’m still having stomach mucus and some food come back up. I had three not so spicy hot wings and some came back up. I like spicy food but I wonder if my stomach will ever like spice again since these were not that spicy.

I don’t usually talk exercise as getting dressed and going to work is plenty. JK Well I'm not working now so I shoveled a large pile of rocks in a wheelbarrow and made at least two dozen trips to the backyard. Almost like prison labor.

So I have not heard of the sleeve.... What is that?? Also did you have the lap band and have it removed? I am trying to catch up here!! :smile2:

Wow 84lbs that is hard to keep your eye on the prize if weight loss was easy none of us would be here.... You are in my thoughts just keep telling yourself it is sooo worth it..... You CAN do it!! I hope he will reconsider if not I am here to bounce ideas off and encouragement!!

Maria ~ Wow you are exactly half way!!! When you get over your lil platue ( I am sure spelled wrong) you will probably take off again!! What is this pouch test you all talk about?? I am motivated already with all of your help!! Thank you!!!

Sooo you all want me to tell you a joke I will tell you a joke I made it to the gym tonight that is the first one..... Then the second ohhh ya I worked ou then tried the Hoola Hoops weighted ohhhhh ya!!! Now that is a joke I don't remember it being that hard as a child!!! The weighted ones actually hurt!!! I cannot even last 30 seconds!!! Now that is a joke!!! :thumbup: Someday I will invite you all to see me in action!!! I think that you are all great and have a good thing going here.... I think it may be "goodbye" face book!!! Have a great night everyone!!!

Lol John. Tell us how you really feel! Lol.

Welcome Rachelle! How much did Doc Fisher require you lose before surgery? He gives every totally different amounts, I'm curious. I wouldn't start drinking shakes, Richmond is so against them. Of course, I do have an occasional shake. I like to have them on hand for emergencies, like those days I'm running super-late for work and have nothing in the fridge, or if I wake up late on a weekend, and have lunch plans. A shake will satisfy me for 1-2 hours, so keep that in mind. But don't start bad habits if you can avoid them!

Rachelle- Do you belong to a gym in EG?

Yes I go to Contours in Elk Grove like a Curves for Women but with real weights to increase your strength as you lose and help you lose inches.... I was originally 230 when I started all this a year ago then I lost my insurance so I gained in the last year up to 258.... so I have to get back to 230.... Almost there!!!! Do you go to a gym in EG? How far along in all of this are you???

So do you have the shakes? If so has it helped with weight loss??

I am reading about these shakes on here I thought (and forgive me I lost my binder in the move just replaced it) that we could not replace meals with Shakes? Is that ok to do now?? Or is it post op? I need to crack that Binder open!!!

Thank you everyone for the help and the greetings!!

I am all ready for surgery except this last 8lbs!! My doctor is doctor Fischer. I am mentally pre pairing for this..... I am encouraged reading all of your post..... Going to the gym is my biggest down fall.... I hate to work out but if I do I feel better and I already notice a difference.... I do some stand up comedy but have been really hesitant to get on stage because I hate seeing photos of myself on stage so I am hoping that I can over come this and go on stage during this whole process.... Thank you again!!

Ok so I found the ticker now how do I add it to my page to stay???

Ok I am just going to jump in here.... I am new to this blogging and all that jazz.... I am Rachelle 8lbs from surgery...... did I read that they are doing surgery in Vacaville too??? I would like a ticker on my page and some advice I am a little scared about all of this BUT ready to be smaller!!!! 40 is right around the corner!!