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Any August folks out there? I'm Scheduled for August 10.

JudiM

By JudiM, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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brandottie01    0

brandottie01
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Marilyn,

I did the same thing :) There was this really cute skirt at Bush Gardens and all they had was a Large (of course by large it fits my cousin who is a size 10) I am a 18 so I hung it over my closet so I see it everyday. I can't wait for the chance to wear it.

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Ses    0

Ses
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Thankyou! I wish I could say I feel fablous but I'm still a little weary and sore. My lungs ache the most, how weird is that? But I did the swallow test this morning and it was all going down perfectly. :)

Hehe, I've been tempted to buy a smaller outfit! I might do it on monday.

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madfroglady    0

madfroglady
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...

Anyway, now I'm on Optifast for 4 weeks. How come I'm the only one on it this long? Yum :hungry:

You're not the only one: I'm on medifast for a total of 4.5 weeks. At this point I'm 3 weeks down and 1.5 to go. I'm HUNGRY!!! at times. (To be expected at 300-400 calories per day.) I have had 2 off-diet (I refuse to say cheat) items this week: 1 grape tomoato and 1 cucumber. :) This is a huge NSV for me as previously I've never stuck to a diet before. This is different: it's not a diet, it's a choice to make a lifestyle change.

The next week is going to be really challenging. I'm spending Saturday with my folks all of who will be asking why I am not eating. Sunday night I leave for a business meetin out of town where there will be tons of food constantly. Then after I come back, my sister is visiting. she is supersize and last we talked very threatened by my choice. (She is 50+ lbs bigger than I am and she's (rightfully) afraid that the family will say if I can do it, why can't she.) She and I are close so I hope that we can see this through.

Wish me luck!

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sniggle    0

sniggle
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Looking for a fun gang to "travel" with!!!! :clap2::hippie::messenger3::o:shade::spy::hail::rockon::loco::)

I'm in! August 14 is my date!

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Ses    0

Ses
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Oh and on that 'still sore' note, I just found out that showering/warmth really really really makes a world of difference with muscle soreness. Even if it's just the day after!

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mare5569    0

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Looks like several of us have gone out and bought motivational clothes. I can't wait to post a picture wearing my new skirt. It will probably be a year, but.....I ( we) will get there. Thanks for the support.

Best wishes and prayers to those who have had surgery and those who are having it today. One step at a time. Please all of you that have had surgery, keep us posted, we are proud of you, and maybe a bit jealous.:clap2:

Marilyn

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BandZski    1

BandZski
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Frog,

Good luck with all of your challenges. You can do it! Just look at the long haul. Be an inspiration to your sister. She'll probably come on board the band wagon when she sees how teriffic you do.

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Justplainme    0

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Buying a smaller outfit sounds like a fun idea!! I just might have to do that :)

I would LOOOOVE to be in a size 12. Even a 14. Im in a 24 now. Wow can't believe I actually admitted that! lol

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mare5569    0

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I posted a new thread with the Crazy Ates listed by band date. Wish I understood how to cut and paste better, Had a nice excell chart and it didn't copy. Oh well at least we can see who is next for surgery and maybe drop them a note. If I left anyone out or typos let me know and I will attemt to correct.

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mare5569    0

mare5569
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Looks like andreerichards1, cbrock1592, munchkican, Trish2u, kero, NanaRenan, Ses, Texas Becky, Kkermit25, and wannabthin have all been banded. Way to go !!!! Please keep us posted.

:clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

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munchkincan    0

munchkincan
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Ses, How are you feeling? I am ok except for a pain in my tummy right under my breast bone. It hurts pretty bad. I hope its just gas. Other than that I feel fine. Maybe I am not walking enough. I will try to do better tomorrow.

Nancy

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TracyK    3

TracyK
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Hi everyone...I am an April bandster but I just wanted to pop in and say I am so happy for you all and the journey you are beginning!! Best of luck to all of you!!

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ckbw    0

ckbw
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Hi wannabethin, I can relate to that. I play golf and am tired of being the largest one that is out there and I've quit going to the pool or beach because I'm so big.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

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