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Still nothing has caught my eye. I'm sure I'll find something 'pretty and special'. Want to make all my mushies look like the works of Emeril himself! lol

I was also thinking HOW GREAT it would be to go to the outlets, and actually be able to fit into some "Calvin Klein" clothes; or any of the 'really cheap GREAT samples'. Oh Lord...I pray I pray. hehehe :faint:

HEY PEACHES! Sleeep well...feel good; and CONGRATULATIONS! I'm oh so jealous!! Called my Doc this a.m. My new insurance went into affect yesterday - and my 'wait' time with BC/BS NJ is about two weeks for approval or denial - which sucks.

:girl_hug: WOW Julie...you have just summed it all up for me! You wrote that about ME, if I didn't know any better. The statistics are amazing. Your weight loss is phenomenal; you are my inspiration! My Dr; Abkin - studied under your doctor. I get banded on 1/30...and I just keep trying to look ahead, so I can write to those aspiring bandsters and be proud, like you! Congrats~! I printed your posting, and I'm putting it in my purse to carry with me.

Hey!!!!!!!! I don't have a surgery twin!! :rolleyes LOL It's just great hearing all the excitement...I'm getting nuts!!!

Hi, I'm really trying to avoid the 'Last Supper Syndrome', with a bit less than a month to go. I really 'do' want to have some things that I truly may not be able to handle post surgery. If I were 'Dead Man Walking', or truly having a 'Last Supper' for myself, I would eat: macaroni and Cheese! French Bread with Brie Filet Mignon Fried Calamari Sushi Mom's chicken Soup with orzo Lamb chops Those are my few. What about you guys...what would be yours?

Exactly my point!! Also, I'm going to make the change to salad plates for myself (not my family). Smaller plates make my portions look bigger. I also read that cocktail forks are a great 'training' tool for making smaller bites easier and more accurate. Otherwise, I'll just continue to shovel!! lol

That is such a HUGE fear of mine, as I don't just upchuck...I violently vomit! I know there are meds to take to ease nausea...but if you're truly sick with something...I'm not sure if it's good to hold in the vomit?

Hey Skinnymom... I know that if my surgeon wanted me to the hospital; I'd be there without a doubt!!! Don't be afraid of what they find; get there and get it taken care of before it escalates to something worse. You're not doing yourself any good by fearing the hospital. It's a far better place for you to be when you're sick, than at home!!! Trust me, you'll be in good hands.:party:

I've posted a comment about Protein powders that I've found on a few other threads here. I really can't stress enough how much I TRULY enjoy the ones I found. I purchased a bunch of 'samples' from them; so I could try a bunch of flavors, etc before 'investing' $40 + on an item I may not even like. Anyway...I found 'Simply Vanilla' by Matrix on www.bariatriceating.com. IT IS YUMMY. In other words, for my post surgical diet, I can definately see me drinking this; to get in my protein grams for each day. I'm talking delicious - I made it with milk. Their Chocolate is fantastic too. The samples are just $1.75; but well worth it considering that I didn't waste money on a gross tasting item for $40. I also tried the Nectars Lemonade. SO GOOD!!! Can definately see me freezing it as an icepop with protein. Feel free to email me if you have questions. :faint:

In preparation for my surgery, I knew to shop for Gas X. However, I was able to find Gas X STRIPS; that dissolve on your tongue! I'll let you know how that works out! Hopefully I won't need them at all! lol Wishful Thinking.:party:

Ok all...I'm offically ONE MONTH OUT! So, this time next month; I'll be getting 'fine'. lol!!! Just think...this time NEXT New Year's...we'll all be healthier!! Wow...I could be off my Sugar pills, High Blood Pressure pills too! Awwwww, I have a tear in my eye thinking abou it.

Not sure if any of you have done this... I'm really fond of having a dinner setting 'set' for myself; whether I'm eating alone or the whole family. Now that my portions are going to be so tiny, and liquid for a while after my band (1/30), I have been searching for a very special 'place setting' for myself. I'm not looking at Lenox or anything, but just something that will help make my 'dinner' look beautiful in a gorgeous glass, or mug or even bowl. Any little pick me up like that; I think goes a long way.

At this point, of COURSE being rid of high BP, Type II, and all these aches and pains can't possibly compete with the thought of a cute little sun dress with high heeled sandals. lol Seriously...health is #1. I am 37, never had children-yet - want to...but know how dangerous it would be for me, and my unborn with all this extra weight. I laugh...I'll get to goal, and get pregnant!!!hehehe

I did a search and I've seen it mentioned, but can't find anything here that has said a 'swap' is actually up and running. I've even investigated google locally, and NOTHING. Does anyone else think a clothing swap is a good idea? I do; can't imagine having to rebuy for different sizes along the way. Can anyone point me in the right direction???

GET OUT!?? I'll loose weight in my feet as well? I can't even imagine giving up my shoe/boot collection! Heck no! Guess I'll be buying alot of inserts for them to make them fit! lol I'll have to find out about a clothing swap on line....

One thing that I'm looking forward to when loosing weight; being able to take advantage of all these AMAZING after holiday sales on clothing. Do you know how torturous it has been, being out shopping with my Mom all week and not being able to buy anything for next Christmas to wear? I mean, I can't even GUESS at what size I'll be. I passed up an awful lot of UNDER $10 items I'd normally kill for to buy in my CURRENT size. I only bought shoes. lol:girl_hug:

Hey all...I've been testing some of the powder shakes from www.bariatriceating.com so that I didn't buy a $40 container and hate it. Some of the samples are FABULOUS...I highly recommend. Also, the Better than Boullion I think will be my life saver - delish! Comes in SO many flavors. Found it in Shop Rite up here in NJ. I also found Gas-X "Strips"...just like the breath mint strips; they dissolve on the tongue, pretty cool, huh??!!! Did my Nuclear Stress test today; ugh - oh so glad its over with - and hopefully all is well; as that is the last required clearance I needed. :bananapartyhat:

Thanks 3Beauties...I know in my 'logical' mind that you're right; but it's my tummy mind that had me thinking differently. 3Jacks...You put a tear in my eye...as you're OH SO RIGHT...I am thinking of hanging this years Christmas Outfit on the fireplace next year, instead of my stocking. lol :bananapartyhat:

My parents hosted a wonderful Christmas Eve, lots of family; and tons of food. I have it in my mind to be sure to 'enjoy' this holiday - the last with a full sized tummy. Funny thing happend to me, before all the company, before the music and drink...I went to the fridge and sort of froze there a moment. I started to cry. I am not sure it's b/c NEXT Christmas I won't be fat; or if it's b/c NEXT Christmas, I can't eat all this yummy stuff. I hope it's not the later; as I don't want food to be a reason I doubt my upcoming surgery. Can you tell I'm getting jitters??? hehehe:faint:

I've been in for minor 'female' surgeries...when I'm given a 'twilight' anesthetic. I'm starting to horrify myself with the thought of general anesthesia. I've been great up until now; just a bit over a month out...and I'm thinking needles, blood, stitches, and anesthesia. I've gone so far as to get out a living will. Can they give me anything to calm me down when I'm there, feeling like 'Dead Man Walking'?? Uhhh, I know I should concentrate on the outcome; look to the future, but I'm getting scared.

I have to admit I'm a 'panties hoarder'...I have enough for every day for 3 months (easy) without washing a pair. Crazy, I know, I know. And considering how $$ they are...I freak a bit knowing they'll get big on me (A GREAT THING THOUGH). So seeing that sale - I grabbed them. hehehe

They were $1.99!!!!

I couldn't help myself… I went onto the Lane Bryant website to check out their sales. My favorite panties are on sale but ONLY the size 12 in EVERY color…UGH. So…what I did was buy myself 10 pair of the size 12, and I'm going to tuck them away!!!! Just a bit over a month til Banding, and I'm shopping!!! Hehehehe

Heck all...I'm not feeling that I'm 'better' than anyone cause I don't have to do liquids. I'm just counting my blessings! I know how hard of a struggle it is for all of you who have to do it! I do plan on doing my protein shakes for 1 meal a day, moving onto two meals a day before the surgery. Definately getting off all sugars. I suppose I will have one final glass of bubbly this New Years!!