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People are so crazy. I get asked that ALL THE TIME. I have never had an hour glass figure. I am like a big old apple. I am a nurse and people always tell me not to get too close to certain medications because I don't want to harm my baby. I have even had people grab my tummy looking for a baby to kick. They are lucky I don't kick them....lol

Great Blog. I will keep this one tagged for future reference. I have tried so many diets in the past and gave up way too early. I had an excuse for them all. This is an awsome reminder that I hold all the tools.

Good Luck !! You must be so excited. I can't wait to hear how it all went.

Are you using fill centers USA in MN? I have been calling them, trying to find out about using them after my surgery. I live in Manitoba, Canada and will have to drive about 7 hours to the fill center in MN.

What a stressful day for you. I hope it all works out. You are in my thoughts today .

Hi there, I am a nurse in Canada and am getting banded on Sept,2 2010. I am sooo excited. have you been banded yet?

i feel for you right now. Although I have my husbands support, I do not have my mothers or my friends support. It is very difficult to go through this journey without support. Letting him know that YOU are DOING this for YOU is an important step. It's very hard for skinny people to understand. We are all here for you!

Has anyone read this book? I came across it when I was looking at amazon for some new books to read. By the way my fav author is "Jen Lancaster" she is way toooo funny. If anyone wants a funny read try, "Such a Pretty Fat" it is LOL funny. Well anyways let me know if anyone has picked up the "Weight loss surgery for dummies"?

Good luck I am sooo excited for you, Keep us updated on your progress

Amazing post. I loved every word of it.

Too funny.... I also love getting "tips" not "I told you so " advise. It's like when I was pregnant with my daughter, people kept wanting to grab my tummy. I HATED THAT. I sure didn't want anyone touching my soft spots when I wasn't pregnant so I REALLY didn't want it after I started gaining weight. People are just funny that way. Great job the exercising !

I can't wait. It's funny, I actually had a mini panic attack last night. (I have never, ever had one in my life) My husband totally supports me but my friends and most importantly my mom do not support me.:closedeyes: I had another talk with my mom last night but she just kept telling me that loosing weight is all in my head and all I have to do is stop eating so much. With tears in my eyes, I just hugged her and thanked her for taking my daughter for few days when I have my surgery. Food has been my escape for all of my life. My mother was so obsessed with fat and "bad" foods that whenever I could get my hands on something, I would run up to my room and hide to eat it. Sad but true. I am so looking forward to this next step in my life. I know that this is only a tool and that the work is UP TO ME! But I'M UP FOR IT BABY !!

You are such a great motivator!! I want to be as clear as you post-op. Keep up the great work!

Great Job! I can't remember the last time I bought clothes that didn't have a HUGE "PLUS" tag on it. There is nothing plus about clothes that require a different type of hanger to hang them lol. It must of felt amazing to put on the "regular" jeans. I'm still stuck in the ugly "mom jeans" world

Job Well Done! You made me laugh right out loud about the vodka. I will be starting my pre-op diet in about two weeks and am also bidding farewell to some old favorites. Good Luck on your journey!

i am so proud of you! GREAT JOB! Thanks for all the great updates!

Hi, welcome. I also am a Canadian girl getting banded in Mexico. I live in Winnipeg but lived half of my life in Vancouver. I am getting banded Sept.2. Good luck to you in your journey! Nikki

Well..... I just got back from visiting some very skinny relatives. Since I scheduled my surgery (sept 2) I feel like a new person. I am feeling strong and proud. I am not looking at every thing I put in my mouth as the "enemy". Lord knows I am heavier than the last time I saw everyone but it wasn't as big a deal as I thought. I just keep telling myself that I am NOT DEFINED by my weight. Sure the airplane seat belt was snug and sure my seat was a smidge too small....but I know I will take control of my life and will no longer feel ashamed to let the sun shine down on my dimply body.

Thanks healthy111. you put a smile on my face !

Another Canadian , Yippie!!! You had me at the Tim's Ice cap lol.

Well, I am off to toronto so see my thin brother and his VERY thin and fat obsessed wife. I hope that this will be last chubby (hate the word fat) vacation. The heat, the bathing suits , the eating in front of very thin people. Ahhh the pain. I am not telling them about my up and coming surgery as they just wouldn't get it. I just hope to hold my sweaty head op high and have fun with my husband, daughter and extended family.

You are doing great!!! I can only hope that I will do as good as you when it is my turn. I am so proud of you!

I am not scheduled to have my until Sept.2 but i keep thinking about "the last supper" lol I am actually having a few small last suppers prior to my pre-op diet. Steak vs pizza I will be on my best behavior after surgery but i can't help but enjoy all of these last "mini suppers" Mmm

hi yvette, what is this sliming I keep reading about? Also what is that sweet spot that everyone is talking about. I am getting banded Sept.2 Thanks Nikki

I know how you feel. I was always "the pretty but fat one" All of my friends had many dates and I was often left to hear the stories or had a pity set up. Don't get me wrong, I did most of the damage to myself. I was always the first to put me down so I felt if I did it first, no one could hurt me. I was only about 15lbs more that my friends, but that was enough for MANY guys to think that I was pretty but FAT. You friend is right. Men would much rather be with a less pretty girl if she was skinny. I HATE THAT but i have been told be a few guys... Fast forward to today and I have an amazing husband. We met online and it was love at first site. YOU WILL FIND YOU MATE. You have to believe in yourself and be PROUD of YOU!!! Good luck