I was banded December 2006, I did very well and lost 100lbs, I ended up getting pregnant and now have a 2 1/2 year old son and all the weight to prove it, I gained 80lbs back lost 50lbs doing Isagenix and working out, then I quit smoking and gained 50lbs back again, I feel like I have spent my whole life trying to lose weight, I have learned to eat around the band and can't seem to control my late night munchies, I have decided today that it is time to stop feeling sorry for myself and try to get back on track, I have also decided to learn how to box which I start this Wednesday (super nervous) :-) Looking for a buddy to keep me motivated :-)

Hi, I read you are also in Canada? Anyhoo, I am not yet banded but feel free to contact me. I started pre-op diet today.

how are you making out with the pre-op diet, when is your surgery and where are you having it done, even though I am starting over I have never regretted getting the band, it is such a useful tool when used properly :-)

That is great to hear. I still have the fear of failure.

Pre-op diet is not too bad, as I get to eat food and not just liquid. But since supper I have been starving.

I am having my surgery done by Slimband in Toronto and it is June 21st. 10 more days!

How are you doing?

Can you cut up some cucumber, put a little lemon juice, chilli powder and salt and pepper, sounds weird but really good, cucumber is mainly water I think :-)

Yes, veggies are unlimited. I will have to try that, thanks!

Let me know what you think :-)

I got chilly so I had some tea and it helped with my hunger too. I will try those tomorrow with my salad.

I think I might have some tonight :-)

I did that today, it was tasty. Thanks!

How are you today?

Glad you liked it :-)

I am good today, I made it through yesterday and all of today behaving myself lol, I am about to start my first boxing lesson, so nervous bus excited, how is your second pre-op day going :-)

Oh good, one day at a time! Have fun boxing.

Just curious, did you get any more put in your band?

So far, pretty much the same as yesterday. I imagine I will be starving in the evening again, but I will have tea and I can have unlimited egg whites and veg, so I may make an omelet.

Your long term health and success will make it all worth it, I had a fill about 2 weeks ago but it took me until yesterday to fully comit to change again, I have had great success with the band in the past and I will again, my last fill helped enormously so its a great time for me to start again, boxing was a blast and I can't wait to go back next week, I think I finally found something I enjoy :-)

Good Morning,

That's great! It helps so much to enjoy what you are doing.

How is day 3, getting excited yet :-)

I am a little sore today from boxing but its a good sore, my day 3 is going good I'm still on track and feeling great :-)

Today, I am more stressed. The clinic hasn't received my ECG results yet. They need to review them before surgery is a go. I don't want my June 21st date to change.

Other than that, I am still eating what I'm supposed to.

That soreness is a good kind.

Did I ask you where in Canada you were?