Hi All,

Not surprisingly, the hospital is cancelling tonight's surgical weight loss information session due to the weather. It may be resheduled, but keep in mind there is another session scheduled for Wed., February 16 at the Frank Jones Center in Portsmouth.  You can sign up for that session here:

http://ow.ly/3FNlg

Hope everyone stays dry, warm and safe.  Please drive and walk safely today! I will keep you posted if the session is scheduled before next month's session.

For those of you who are in or have already been through our program -- I'm still here, so let me know if you have any questions needing answers!

Best,
Grant

Hello all... Well I just had my Lap Band Surgery on 12/31/10 and am missing  the gym..... I should be going but tax season you know... Anyways I really miss the eliptical though I've been told not to touch it for another 4 weeks.  So going to start back on Tues, Wed, Thursdays around 5 only on the treadmill till I get my ok to start back on my regular schedule of exersize.  So anyone looking for a gym buddy, pal, talker, non-talker Let me know.... I find the time goes by when you are laughing with a friend then watching those minutes and cals click away.  Thanks. Gerri

Sookie,

Thanks for the advice!  I do have to keep focused on the big picture.  I will be so happy to be on the other side of surgery.  What a journey this is!

You know, I never seriously considered weight loss surgery.   My friend was considering it and asked me if I would attend an info session with her.  I never thought that I would be on this journey and now that I have come so far, I only want to move forward!

It is hard to let go of unhealthy eating habits but I am hoping to do just that and to develop healthy habits to take their place.

Thank you so much for the offer of support through this process!  This site is such a wonderful tool.

Jen

Jen,
  first there is a 24 hour liquid diet before  your surgery.  It is clear liquids no protein, so chicken broth is out.  That was the hardest thing for me, I was working that day so I just kept the crystal light bottle full and drank constantly. 

As for a last meal, I wanted to go to the Steak House in Well's for a nice steak dinner.  Some people have a whole list of things they want to eat one last time, but remember this is a life time of change and moderation is a big thing for us.  I know I may be able at some point to eat things I can't now.  I am not sure if I will want them, but just knowing I could have a bite has helped me not crave things. 

I do dump, so I avoid sugar still, and am not sure if I would ever go back to it.  I am glad you have reached your goal, but remember it is your weight the morning of surgery that matters.  The more you lose pre-op the better off you will be.  Good luck and enjoy the journey, drop me a line if you want to chat or I work at the shipyard, so if you want company after your surgery I can stop over. 
TTFN Laurie

Congrats!

You are doing great!  Keep up the good work! :)   I just reached my pre-op goal weight yesterday and I can not even begin to tell you how good it feels.