I hate it when people post just to post.....

[joeyramonesgirl 0]

Yeah, same with my blue. I didn't have a band so I'm not a good person to ask. Obviously I picked the sleeve instead. :thumbup: The main thing is you have to be willing to have a permanent change to your anatomy. It took me a while to get to that point. Before that I was "band all the way!"

:blushing:Sorry. I want the band, but I hate going to the complications board because then I question if I want the band or not; with the sleeve, it's permanent, so really no worries (other than stretching of the pouch, leaks from the staples, etc.)

Aww thanks! I'm definitely getting anxious about it! Did pre-op appointment today; took 3 hours! :eek: I'm glad today was a holiday!

No problem-o!:wink2: You worked so hard and now, you can get what you wanted to help change your life. Good job!

Happy Bandeversery Luluc! Thoughts to the newbies on the board who want the band or pearls of wisdom? C'mon! Share!:biggrin:

[joeyramonesgirl 0]

*NOTE*: This doesn't deserve a new thread, so I'm just posting it here to let off some steam.

***RANT***:thumbup:

I got canceled for my appointment today at the hospital. This happened last time too at the Kane Center. I had such a bad panic attack when this happened because it relates back to when I was young and I just connected the dots and I just lost it. I hate myself because maybe I don't deserve the band or any type of surgery; I'm just doomed to be fat the rest of my life. Now I know that's not true, but sometimes I can't help but feel...well, helpless.

***END RANT***:biggrin:

Why does diet rootbeer taste so good? The gods should be punished!:wink2:

[Donna113 2]

Thanks Susan for the avator site. I love my new avatar!

[luluc 6]

Happy Bandiversary Lu! :biggrin: LOVE YA sister! :wink2:

:thumbup: thanks ya'll, it was one fantastic YR!!! - words of wisdom; when in doubt of what i was doing - i came here to LBT - OFTEN.....and followed many successful people & they're advice. no secret:wink_smile:

ps - luv my band:wub:

[*susan* 1,709]

Thanks Susan for the avator site. I love my new avatar!

Your welcome, yours is really cute!!

[plain 12]

Where are the belly pics?

[*susan* 1,709]

Where are the belly pics?

They were on the landing page earlier today, but other pictures have since bumped them off.

[Gracey 7]

your "this" close SNT.... it will all be OK~~

Thanks! Ugh I'm so glad to have the blood drawing behind me - hate that! Tomorrow I begin liquids so, of course, I went to dinner w/ a gf for my "last supper"! I am a little concerned about getting all the Protein in (84 grams, wth?) but it'll work out.

[Gracey 7]

Where are the belly pics?

Show of hands - who's surprised that Plain wants to look at bellies? :thumbup:

:biggrin: thanks ya'll, it was one fantastic YR!!! - words of wisdom; when in doubt of what i was doing - i came here to LBT - OFTEN.....and followed many successful people & they're advice. no secret:wink_smile:

ps - luv my band:wub:

Woohoo Lulu - our anniv dates are SO close!!! Congrats, gf, you have done sooooo well!!!

Edited October 14, 2008 by SickNTired
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[plain 12]

Thanks! Ugh I'm so glad to have the blood drawing behind me - hate that! Tomorrow I begin liquids so, of course, I went to dinner w/ a gf for my "last supper"! I am a little concerned about getting all the Protein in (84 grams, wth?) but it'll work out.

84 grams? Is this a rule straight from your doc? 'Cause that seems kinda high...assuming the time fram is "per day".

[Gracey 7]

84 grams? Is this a rule straight from your doc? 'Cause that seems kinda high...assuming the time frame is "per day".

From the nutritionist. What do most folks do?!?

[*slim* 2]

My doc says 60g-70g of Protein a day. By the way SNT, I know I won't remember to say anything on Thursday, so be blessed. You are going to do great!

[plain 12]

From the nutritionist. What do most folks do?!?

IDK.....By now, you should know that there is a substantial difference in advice given by everybody's doc / nut. Is this just during liquid phase (like drinking Slim-fasts, or the equivalent) or from here on out?

I could kinda see it maybe if all you were allowed for meals were Protein -shake thingies.....Once you can eat real food, though, you're going to have trouble getting that much protein in. I mean, there's a finite pouch space, and your body needs fruits and veg too. I'm not the nut is wrong, I'm just curious....

[MacMadame 81]

From the nutritionist. What do most folks do?!?

I don't know about most, but my doc says 70-90 g and in their experience, people who push Protein and limit carbs lose more weight and lose less muscle mass than people who don't.

Once we get to goal, we get more carbs.

[Gracey 7]

My doc says 60g-70g of Protein a day. By the way SNT, I know I won't remember to say anything on Thursday, so be blessed. You are going to do great!

Thank you so much!!! I'm a little worried about giving up the junk food but know the slimmer me will be so worth it!!

IDK.....By now, you should know that there is a substantial difference in advice given by everybody's doc / nut. Is this just during liquid phase (like drinking Slim-fasts, or the equivalent) or from here on out?

84g during the liquid phase...72g during the pureed/mushie phase. :thumbup:

I could kinda see it maybe if all you were allowed for meals were protein-shake thingies.....Once you can eat real food, though, you're going to have trouble getting that much protein in. I mean, there's a finite pouch space, and your body needs fruits and veg too. I'm not the nut is wrong, I'm just curious....

What do dat mean, Willis?

PS - Just took my before/fat pics. Dear lord :biggrin: