diva2010

I haven't been on here for a minute! I just wanted to stop by and say "hi"!

Wow! 20 lbs?? Keep up the great work!! Whoot! Whoot!!

I am good.. Feeling any better today?

Hey girl! I am sooo sorry that I have not checked this in a day or so! I tend to retain a lot of water too! Does the water pill help you? My weekend was very long too In the house a lot recooperating.. Blah.. BUT later today I get to start on soft foods! I am trying to figure out how to send u a private message so I can give you my e-mail address. I am always connected to my Blackberry! Talk to you soon! Also, 28 pounds is AWESOME! By the way, people are telling you the truth.. You look fantastic! You have to remember, we are are toughest critics!

I am glad that you are feeling better! Yeah the gas pains sux! As for me, I am almost all the way healed. It doesn't even feel like I had anything done (pain wise)!!

How are you feeling?

I know what you mean about this weight battle being mostly mental. When I was younger if I got depressed and stressed I would not wanna eat. Now, I am totally the opposite! BUT.. I have came this far, so I know that I can focus the rest of my life on making healthy choices. 9 days post-op and I have already started walking. 5 miles outdoors under my belt today!

Congrats on the dress that fits! How much have you lost in total? How much more do you wanna loose?

sooo good to hear all is well with you too! We will get that "sweet spot" and we will be successful.. simply because we are believers AND children of God if not for anything else! When you get a chance, make sure you read my blog for today Off to clean the house.. ugghh! LOL!

Hey there lady! Well I had the surgery 8-26. I am doing fabulous! I started at @255 2week pre-liquid diet (pre-op) and I weighed in yesterday and I am 231!!! I am beyond thrilled! i am going to do one more week of the solely liquid diet and then i am going to move onto to the mushy stage. Thanks for the kind words, it keeps me motivated. I have already started my exercise plan a few days ago and started the elliptical yesterday (only was able to do 10 mins) of course not using my arms. How lontg have you been banded for my dear?

Hey girl!! I am sorry that I just saw your nessages! I just wanted to rest a few days. I am so glad that your surgery went well. It is very exciting! I had to have a hiatal hernia repaired along with getting my Lapband. I had A LOT of gas pains. It starts in the shoulder area, and it was not no joke! I was finally relieved by day 5. Did they give you a breathing aparatus? If so, make sure you breath into it 10xs each hour. This will prevent pnemonia. I have already started working out (brisk walking) and I was ble to get on the elliptical for 10 mins yesterday. I have been on soley a liquid diet for 3 weeks now. After one more week of liquid, I am going to go to mushies. My doctor did not put me on a pre-op liquid diet, but I did research and saw that I could maximize me weigt loss by doing 2 weeks solely liquid before and after. You are gorgeous! A size 16!? I cannot wait till I am that size! I started at a 22! You are gonna be one (even hotter) hot momma! Please keep in touch!

I am wowed by your progress! VERY inspirational! Keep posting progress pics!

Yeah!! Congratulations bandongal!!

@sultana1279, My surgery dat is scheduled for 08/26 (next Wednesday). @Dispatch2287, I feel a lot better already! Thanks for all of your kind words and support!

OMGosh!! I have not laughed this hard in a LONG time! I was reading your comment on jmunks blog, and you used the phrase scale whore! LOL!! That is soooooo me! For some reason, I think the number will change throughout the day.. Ughhh.. Its funny, when I knew that my weight was spiraling out of control (before I decided to do anything about it) I never got on the scale (just at the drs office). Now, after I get on the elliptical or go to the track I think, Whew! I bet I lost 2 lbs! LOL!

YOU look fantastic! I wish you a lot of success! I started my pre-op liquid diet. The dr did not instruct me to, but I started last Thursday (incorporated exercise) and I have lost 10lbs!! I am sure mostly water weight, but I am super excited!!

Thank you soo much for your support!

Thank you for all of your help!

I am curious.. How much pain if any are youin after the initial surgery. Do you receive pain meds in the hospital? How long does it take before one is able to resume regular exercising activities?

I'm new to this site. I am not sure if I reply to you on my page/pic if you will see it? Anywho, when is your date? Are you already banded?

Wow, you look awesome! You can definitely see your results! I am getting excited to my surgery date that is coming closer and closer (08-26-10) YAY!