Who's out there? We don't have too long to wait!!!:clap2:

I'm being banded on May 7th--I can't believe how close it is now!!!! I'm so excited but scared at the same time!!! :clap2:

Amy

Welcome to May, Amy! You, Phuber and I are all going in the same day!

That Chart is so COOL!

to answer a question a couple pages back.. I would say that my biggest complaint so far is that my son can't sit on my lap... we have this habbit to sit in the recliner together watching tv before he goes to bed..... tonight he just hugged my foot til i couldn't take it anymore and I put two pillows over my belly while he gently put his head on it... dbf was eyeballing him ready to get him down if he even squirmed...

The shoulder pain the first night was painful and when I get a gas bubble in my chest it is hard to get it to pass... other than that... it really hasn't been too hard....

I go back to work tomorrow...so that will be the true test.

Raysbabe,

So sorry to hear about your grandfather. This must be a stressfull time for you but I know you can do this. Just do the best you can, and remember: You deserve this chance for you. Good luck and keep us informed!

Cindy

Thanks for the calendar. It seems kind of shocking to see my name on it. This is really happening. I'm scared to death but i'm just as excited as I am scared.

Well guys, I start my 10 day liquid diet tomorrow. I guess this is really happening! It's been a hectic week. Dad just had quadruple bypass surgery on Tuesday. He actually went home yesterday, and is doing great! Now I guess it's time to concentrate on the diet this week and surgery for lapband the following! Yipee!!

Cindy

A list of all the reasons I would like to lose 100 lbs.

1. to be able to bend over and tie my shoes and breath at the same time

2. to lose my apron (if you know what I mean, say Amen)

3. to stop giving Lane Bryant so much money

4. to be active with my kids

5. to feel like being more "active" with my husband

6. to set a better example for my kids

7. to not always be the largest person in the room

8. so all of my pant will no longer have those lovely worn spots where my thighs rub

9. To wear a skirt and not get a rash on my thighs

10. to be able to cross my legs

11. to be able to pass by someone and not feel like my huge @ss is gonna knock them over

12. to wear "cute" undies again... shop at Victoria's Secret again!

Please feel free to add to the list! Thanks Melissa O! I know exactly what you mean.

13. so I don't have to suck my stomach in all the time.

14. So I won't have to constantly be re-arranging my clothes to make sure all of my lumps and bumps are covered appropriately.:rolleyes

The calender is great. I didn't realise until I saw it how many of us are going May 3rd. My Doc doesn't make you do a pre-op diet but after reading all the posts on here I put myself on one. The closer it gets to my date, the harder the diet gets. I know it is because I am an emotional eater and I'm getting nervous. I started a journal and every time I want to eat I go write instead. Is any one else struggeling with the pre -op?

The calender is great. I didn't realise until I saw it how many of us are going May 3rd. My Doc doesn't make you do a pre-op diet but after reading all the posts on here I put myself on one. The closer it gets to my date, the harder the diet gets. I know it is because I am an emotional eater and I'm getting nervous. I started a journal and every time I want to eat I go write instead. Is any one else struggeling with the pre -op?

that journal is a great idea, My mind won't shut down at night and up i get and then i eat. thanks for the idea.

Ok...Here I am going on 3rd week of 5 for pre-op diet. My surgery is May 21st with Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana, MX. I get rather bummed not being able to eat what I want to, but know it is for the best. I am supposed to lose as close to 36 lbs as possible by surgery. NOT FAIR!!!

Anywho, I wanted to be part of this board May band days.

Peace,

Judy

Well, I've finished day 7 of 14 for my pre-op. Next week is busy - pre op tests on Monday, have to go to Vegas for Tuesday-Wednesday, having a shed built on Thursday, pre op appointment on Thursday, concert on Friday, spending weekend getting caught up at work so I can be off for a week.

Worked in my garden yesterday - have got pain in my lower left abdomen... hoping it's just a pulled muscle!

13. so I don't have to suck my stomach in all the time.

14. So I won't have to constantly be re-arranging my clothes to make sure all of my lumps and bumps are covered appropriately.:rolleyes

15. so I can fit comfortably in an airplane seat.

A list of all the reasons I would like to lose 100 lbs.

1. to be able to bend over and tie my shoes and breathe at the same time

2. to lose my apron (if you know what I mean, say Amen)

3. to stop giving Lane Bryant so much money

4. to be active with my kids

5. to feel like being more "active" with my husband

6. to set a better example for my kids

7. to not always be the largest person in the room

8. so all of my pant will no longer have those lovely worn spots where my thighs rub

9. To wear a skirt and not get a rash on my thighs

10. to be able to cross my legs

11. to be able to pass by someone and not feel like my huge @ss is gonna knock them over

12. to wear "cute" undies again... shop at Victoria's Secret again!

13. so I don't have to suck my stomach in all the time.

14. So I won't have to constantly be re-arranging my clothes to make sure all of my lumps and bumps are covered appropriately.

15. so I can fit comfortably in an airplane seat

I am motivated! Keep adding to it!

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NimbleBean, Thanks so much for the chart! How thoughtful.

My surgery date is May 4th. I'm very nervous. I've lost 11 pounds as of this morning, following the pre-op diet for 9 days now. Wish me luck. I'll write about it in my journal. I weigh 282.8 right now, and want to weigh 175 eventually. I hope this is the answer. I've been fat or fighting fat since I was 8 years old. I'm 46 now. That's a long time to be fat. This is my last hope.

PghMomof3, Bullwinkle and luv2bingo07,

Have added you to our May calendar, but am having trouble

posting the updated calendar. I've sent a message to the

site administrator to see if he can help, so hopefully I will

be able to post it later today.

Congrats on joining the May club!