mandyfsc

Hey April, Sorry for the delayed response. I'm doing great so far. My weight loss has slowed down- or should I say haulted! But it's because I was out of town for about a week and didn't work out and drank wine every night with my best friend. So what did I expect?!?! Anyway, I'm home now and back on track. But I tried to get back on my running/walking plan and was so discouraged at how hard it was.

I really need a fill also though. But I'm still trying to find the right fill doctor. It's gonna be like $500 per fill and more for the 1st one. I'm stressed about that.

Anyway, SOOO glad you are doing well on your walking plan. Are you doing the Couch25K as well?? I was at week 3 when I left and am starting back on it today. I tried yesterday but go so discouraged that I stopped after 14 minutes. I just felt sorry for myself. It was not pretty. Well keep me updated so we can encourage each other!

Hi Leslie! I thought it would be a lot more difficult to keep this a secret but so far so good. I had surgery 01/15 and lost 10 lbs pre op and have lost another 12 since then. I'm on to solid foods as of this week. I have noticed NO restriction whatsoever BUT my willpower and self control has been surprisingly high so I've continued to lose. I run 5 times per week and am working on the couchto5K plan right now. I'm hoping to run my 1st 5K by April. It has been the best decision for me. And I have so much support on here as well as the OCC support forum that I feel I am not alone at all. Good luck to you, and let me know if you want me to refer you to Dr Ortiz. He was amazing! They said if you use my name, I get a free fill. So hook me up! haha! Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.

Hey! Doing great with the workouts- LATELY. I started the Couch to 5K workout. I've kept up with it for the last 4 days in a row. That may not seem like a long time, but for me it IS! My goal is to be able to run a 5K in 8 weeks. I'm so out of shape it's pathetic.

Well I'm glad to hear you are doing well with your workouts as well. Keep it up! BTW.... I started eating solids and so far so good. Honestly, I don't even feel any restriction which worries me. But my self-control is up so I've been able to keep to my diet plan without cheating. But I'm looking forward to fills so I can feel like ever-so-lovely RESTRICTION. Anyway, good luck, and keep me updated!

Hey Janelle! I thought I'd send you a message directly. I'm so excited we are using the same Dr. No, I haven't been on the OCC message boards. I'm on here constantly though. I guess I should start using theirs as well.

I hope this doesn't come off weird but I'm going to give you my phone number. I'm having surgery on Friday (yippee) but I've chosen not to tell anyone about it. For lots on reasons. I'm sure I will be shouting it from the rooftops once I see success but right now, I'm keeping quiet. Would you mind calling/texting me to check on me? If I were having surgery around the corner, I'd think nothing if it. But it is in Mexico. And you know that is is safe or the most part but still- there are more risk factors. PLUS- I'd LOVE to share our experiences with each other and hold each other accountable.

Anyway, my number is 561-445-4753. It would mean a lot to me!

-Mandy

Your pictures are so amazing! I'm having my surgery on Friday and hope I'm as successful as you have been. Congrats on your transformation!

Wow, I am still unsure of how to use this website. I just found your message! Anyway, YES! I'd LOVE to stay in touch! I'm trying to get ready too.... will start my pre-op diet January 1st. Gotta get all the yummy food in first. Have you told anyone? I literally have told anyone- haven't even said the words out loud yet. So it would be great to stay in touch and hold each other accountable. Of course I will eventually tell, but I want to see some progress first. I tend to have all tiny friends so size/weight has never been a discussion. So let's get to know each other better and if you ever even want to chat I'd love to do that as well. Let me know and we can swap numbers. Talk to you soon!