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Laura Lane

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Everything posted by Laura Lane

  1. oh don't be so hard on yourself, we are only human.........remember we look perfect but we're not....goodluck, and take care.
  2. great news!! slowly but surely,you'll see that your body will transform little by little. keep it up!!!
  3. oh yes definitely, wish you the best and i am sure everything will be a success!!! please keep us posted.
  4. i usually have some salmon or fish. i enjoy it with salad and on the salad i sprinkle some almonds and cranberries.....i love it and it's a great source of protein.:thumbup:
  5. welcome welcome, to a life full of surprises, as soon as you start losing your weight you'll feel better than ever!!! be grateful, feel excited, and happy to have this opportunity!!! you deserve it.:thumbup:
  6. great news!!! i wish you the best of luck, please keep us posted!!!:thumbup:
  7. i wish you the best of luck, pain what pain? you'll feel more excited to see the results!!! :thumbup:
  8. everyone's different like you said, in my case, i seriously didn't feel any pain afterwards, i think the only bad thing where some gases i had.....but other than that everything went smoothly....so i guess you'll be able to enjoy your kids. goodluck and wish you the best.:smile2:
  9. good option, for when i want to stay home, i am regularly taking a zumba class which is really cool, we dance and sweat for an hour. :smile2:
  10. laugh, be happy and be grateful for the opportunity.....of course we all feel nervous, but most of all excited for what awaits for you. new start to a new life. wish you the best!!! goodluck and please keep us posted.:smile2:
  11. hi, i am not a daily smoker, but i do smoke sometimes on the weekends.....2-4 ....i know i shouldn't, because when i go to the gym i definitely feel the difference..........so what i do now is i try to do more exercise, so i remember how bad i felt when i smoke......so my advice, start doing some excercise, and it'll help you with the craving. goodluck:thumbup:
  12. i've had light beer, but i always drink halfways.....then i've had some red wine and some scotch with mineral water. can't drink a full glass.....i just try not to drink so often....on fridays or saturdays, that's it.
  13. it's perfectly normal to feel nervous, but you'll do just fine, you'll love your new life and you'll losing weight.....so think positive and i wish you the best of luck!!! please keep us posted.
  14. well good news is you've become a famous person!!! LOL - but on the other hand, i do understand your concern, so i guess try to make the most of your experience and i wish you the best of luck!!!:thumbup:
  15. i like taking some trailmix, cucumbers and carrots, unsalted pretzels are a good choice as well.
  16. used to be daily, then i decided once every week, and now i am seriously thinking every 2 weeks, or maybe try everymonth like you......it's really an obsession so it's real hard to not get on the scale.:thumbup:
  17. i do think we don't have to go around telling everyone, i don't like it for people to be talking and then expecting for me to be thin from one day to the other, it puts a lot of pressure on me, so i only told my closest friends and relatives.
  18. wow, i wish you the best!!! please keep us posted. goodluck:thumbup:
  19. everything will be fine.....i wish you the best!!! :w00t:
  20. have you tried using a straw? i really like drinking water with a straw, try it, and tell me how it goes......goodluck!!
  21. congrats.....good to hear you're doing fine, as soon as you see results, the pain will go away for sure.:w00t:
  22. i am so happy for you, good to hear you're doing just fine, welcome to the club of losing weight!!! :cursing:
  23. hi, well the good thing is you've made your decision....do you already know who your doctor will be? are you planning to go to mexico? are you already on a diet? please feel free to write, and we can be e-buddies. :cursing:
  24. hi if you're looking for a surgeon in mexico, i went with dr. aceves and i highly recommend him. he and his staff are reliable and very professional. if you need more info, don't hesitate and call Nina, she'll give you all the info you need. Nina Eguia Patient Coordinator, Dr Aceves 888 344 3916 toll free nina_eguia@yahoo.com
  25. hi, i know exactly how you feel....well you can write anytime you feel like talking.....don't have lots of friends yet....but i'd love to start having.

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