Stacey627

I have to be honset - i was worried about this and so I sent him an e-mail with a link that explained it and I said - this is something I want/need to do - I am not happy with me and how I look and I know deep down you aren't with me either ( never said it but I can tell) then I said read this and we will talk about it - and I signed it please don't fight me on this!!! We talked about it and he is now so supportive. I have sugrey on 5/19 - he is even going to do the 2 week pre op liquid diet with me! He is very excited for me and can't wait to show me off!!! Hang in there it will all work out!

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Thanks I am looking it up now! They have the 100, 200 and the 300 - which do you have? Do you use it for anything other then the drinks, if not I may just need the 100. thanks

Hi - I was wondering if anyone uses something to chop up ice at work to make a smoothie out of a slim fast? I thought about bringing the blender that chops ice - but it is kind of heavy to keep bringing it back and forth from home and work. Does anyone know if there is something small to crush up ice and slim fast for on the go or to keep at work? Thanks

Do you know - are we allowed sugar free pudding or is it just jello?

Hi - I was wondering if anyone uses something to chop up ice at work to make a smoothie out of a slim fast? I thought about bringing the blender that chops ice - but it is kind of heavy to keep bringing it back and forth from home and work. Does anyone know if there is something small to crush up ice and slim fast for on the go or to keep at work? Thanks

Oh, I see - all the stuff I like!! Ha ha - got it! thanks

May 19th also - in Phila!!!! And YES - I have the same pattern and so I told my husband - everyday after work starting May 5th - I will clean every closet, every drawer we have in the house - this will keep me busy so I don't eat food! I do it when I am bored...so hubby is happy about the clean closets and such.....so when it come time to watch TV, I will have big bottle of Crystel Light.......Good Luck - May 19th will be here before we know it! :redface:

Hi - what are slider foods I keep hearing about and they are bad for us, is that right? whatever they are!

Got it - thanks!!! Have you lost all your weight in 3 months! Your lose is amazing!!!! Congrats!

Hi - what do you all mean when you say "restrictions" and "Sweet Spot"????:thumbup: thanks

That is AWESOME:thumbup: What an insperation for us all:w00t: Thanks for sharing:thumbup:

I love the honesty on here! Ha ha - keep it coming!

Hi - I am getting banded on May 19th! I was told I would be staying over for 1 night! I also heard people were walking outside and stuff on day 3! That is nice of your hubby - but from what I have seen on here so far - you should be ok by day 2 or 3! Good Luck!

ha ha ha - NOT mean - just honest - and we have all been there with someone - so I think you are intitled to say whatever you want!!! Does she know you are getting the surgery???? Never been much in to Chico's either!

Amy - they are great! Love the Mother in law one!!!!

I was hoping more people would answer - this really motivated me when I saw it. Anyone else want to share what they can't wait to do when they lose some of the weight??

Hi - I have my pre op and mental Dr and anesthesiology appt all on May 12th - can someone tell me about the anesthesiology appt? They told me that will take about 2 hours? Does anyone know why so long? thanks

Surgery...this post was posted under the May Bandsters by someone else and I thought it was such a great post and it got me motivated to be able to keep on my pre op diet - it reminds me of all the things I am doing this for.....please see below! Posted from GSNC.. I figured it was time to start a new thread! I was thinking last night, after you get your surgery and start losing weight what are some things you are looking forward to do that average people take for granted? I am talking about simple, every day things that are hard for you or make you extend a lot of energy. My list (stacey) Here is what I can't wait to do:blush: OMG - where to begin! 1. walk up steps without losing my breath! 2. walk without my lower back hurting!:wink: 3.Able to play with my 6 yr old without having the above:smile2: 4. Making Love with Hubby and not covering myself up!!!:wub: 5. Looking good!:ohmy: 6. Feeling good!:scared2: 7. Wearing a bathing suit on our Cruise in December instead of shorts and T-shirt! 8. Oh and wearing shorts during the summer instead of Capri's....the list could go on and on!!!:wub: Thanks for the great Post - made me remember why I will NOT cheat on my 2 week pre op liqiud only diet! Good Luck to you all!!!

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield in PA - and they do not require it! I have read a lot on here and seems they are all different! You should call and see what is needed - that is the best way ! Good Luck

I called my Surgeons office to ask if my blood results came in and asked if they submitted everything to my ins and she said - we did that yesterday and you were approved and I was like - they approved me already and she said Yup - BCBS is very easy to deal with! I was very excited and I also didn't belive her (sounded to good to be true) so I called my ins company anyway and they confirmed it for me - I was good to go!!!! 3 weeks to go and I start my new life! Good Luck!

You were saying you have your Husband's insurance! Does your place of employment offer insurance? If so check them out and maybe they offer what you need and then when it is your annual enrollment - change to yours and you could have the surgery in Jan when the new policy starts!!! Just a thought!!! And FYI - we are all in the same boat of being overweight - we are not here to judge people - we know what that is like - so we would never think you are just sitting around eatting Bon- Bons......Good Luck :thumbup:)

Hi All - I am having surgery on May 19th and my daughters big b-day party and our Memorial Day Party (same day) on May 29th - that is 10 days after surgery - will I be able to eat anything that day do you think? Also On june 25-27 we are going to NY for the weekend and have dinner plans - will I be able to eat something sensible then - that will be over a month after? thanks in advance! Stacey

Hi - I have BCBS and they wanted at least 5 yrs worth of Diet info - I had been doing Jenny Craig on and off for years (so they faxed me that) and then just the Dr info showing my weight everytime I went for something! Good Luck!

Great - thanks for letting me know! I see 31 lbs down for you - that is wonderful - congrats!