Kim2BSlim

I guess I am just so darn determined to lose this weight! The pre-op diet hasn't been bad for me, except at bedtime my stomach hurts with hunger pains really bad. I am doing a shake for breakfast, a lean cuisine for lunch, and a shake for supper. Sometimes I even eat an apple or a banana between lunch and supper. I have lost 12 lbs in the last 3-4 weeks and the other 5 I lost was earlier in the year..but I count it too! LOL (It's only March, right? haha) I am sitting at 218 right now and want to be at 215 by next Wednesday so that will put me at 15 lbs off for my pre-op diet. My buddies that are coming with me are not doing so well. LOL They are gonna crash at the last minute!

I am paying $1500/year for my follow up and fills here in Mississippi.

Oh okay that's not too bad. Would a roll luggage, a laptop bag, and a carry on case be too much? I have no idea about flying!

I am sad that I am gonna miss all of you! I am not getting there until Wednesday.

Alright another southern girl! LOL

Wow! I think I am for sure gonna do that too. If I am gonna be skinny I might as well have pretty white teeth!

Does anyone know how much this costs for your teeth at the OCC? Thanks!

I just wonder if the laptop would be too heavy with your luggage too? I want to bring mine. What happens at TSA with a laptop?

You are so funny Michelle! You are doing awesome with your working out! I am so proud of you! >

I am so excited! Not only about my surgery, but also about seeing other parts of the country. We are staying in San Diego on our last night and I have always wanted to see California! I have only been out of Mississippi a few times in my life..I am a country girl! LOL My pre-op diet is going along as planned. I am doing great and can't wait to drop these pounds. =D>

Can you bring your laptop?

I am glad you understand my point Monet. As for an interesting topic, Hmmmm..I'll get back to you on that one! I am in pre-op diet non smoking hell at the moment. LOL

Oh thank you Evette! =D> I sure hope we get to meet there. I will be arriving the 26th.

I have two babies so I am concerned about picking them up. I am gonna ask Dr. Martinez about it.

I would think Gas-X?? :-?

Hi Arlene! I haven't been yet so I have no clue, but I wanted to wish you the best of luck! =D>

I read this post this morning and I was taken aback by it also. Message board etiquette is that once a thread has been started in a public forum then anyone is entitled to reply to it. If you wish to have a private conversation with another member it should be done through PM. In example, the thread I made to MamaMichelle about her progress was meant for everyone to see and congratulate her to keep her going. I would have never dreamed of cutting off other people from responding to her. If I only wanted it to be between me and her then I would have PMed her or sent her a message through myspace so it would be kept private between just she and myself.

Thank you for sharing your story! I am so glad you are on your way to thin! =D>

You look absolutely stunning!! =D>

I just went to CVS and bought some Commit Lozenges. Wish me luck!

Dr. Martinez is doing my surgery, but it says that 2 surgeons will be present. Does that mean that Dr. Ortiz will be there too?

Thanks for the replies. Ugh..it is just so hard!!

I am having a horrible time with quitting smoking while on this pre-op diet. I can do one or the other, but both at one time is killing me. Any suggestions?

Hey Tammy! The weather here is hot already. I am dreading the long summer, but maybe with some of this weight gone it won't be so bad. I live about 90 miles East of New Orleans. We just went there Saturday and spent the whole day..boy was it hard to resist those New Orleans foods! Ha! I did okay though.

Way to go!! =D> You are doing so great! I have 9 days until I leave for the OCC! It is dragging by too. I can't wait to get my band put in.