Skinny Jenny

Coach, I emailed Dr. Ortiz and he thought the modified version would be okay to do of the Body Challenge. First of all thanks to all who "whoohoood" my weight loss. My confidence is at an all time low and I really needed this! Coach please tell me what I need to do from here to get signed up for the challenge.. even if it is modified.

HI Coach! You're the person I've been looking for.. I think. I am three weeks post op would your plan work for me? I have a post on this forum about PCOS and insulin resistance but no one has repsonded. My weight loss has been slow at 17pounds that includes the preop diet also.. I've been walking 15min in the morning, a mile at lunch and two miles in the evening and may manage to lose a pound a week. Any ideas?

HEY!!! IT is so great to hear from you!! I'm so proud of you for loosing that 23#'s. Yippee... Linda's done really great, she's down about 25 or 26.. me well it's coming off slowly. I'm down about 17 and that's okay. Yeah Linda and I have really been hitting the pavement. We walk at lunch and after work. So what kind of exercises are you doing at the gym? So when are you planning to go back for your fill? Linda and I are shooting for the first weekend in November, like the 3rd or 4th.. Please keep us posted! And tell your hubby hello for us too! I know he is so happy for you too.

I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS, poly cystic ovarian syndrome. My doc tells me this is from hypre insulin sensitivity. I am and have had a really hard time loosing weight. I was banded on 9-21 and have lost about 14 pounds and this included the pre-op. I'm a little frustrated. Does anyone else out there suffer from this and what are you doing to get the weight off and regulate your blood sugars?

Hey Girlie... Sorry, Dixie and I have been buzyyy! We've started walking at lunch and in the afternoons. Dixie's down over 20pds and I'm just stuck at about 14. Do you have any ideas what will help make this come off faster? We are eating solids this week and I have found that bread does not go down very well. I suffer from PCOS and my blood sugars have been kinda wild. I have an appt 11-1 to see an endocrinologist so hopefully that will help me get this insulin resistance under control. I'm not doing as good as you are with the smoking. Keep praying for me though. Hope you and George have a great time in Vegas. Dixie and I have to go back the for the first fill in NOvember. Did you see your weight loss pick up after that? I could eat the backend out of a hobby horse I'm so hungry. Let me know

Hello everyone, My port site is a little tender but not until the end of the day. My experience has been a pain that is sometimes like someone is "goosing" me in my left side. Sometimes it is a very sharp pain and other times it's dull and achy. Has anyone else experienced this?

J Hi there I met you in the lobby the day of your fill with my friend Dixie Darlin. We were both banded on Friday and have returned home and back to work and so far so good. Just wondering if your weight loss has resumed since your fill?

Hi Deb, Housecat, and yes you too George! Dixie and I had a great experience at OCC!!! I was a little groggy all day Saturday but did go and walk around at the mall. Our flight home was very crowded and I got to sit by a woman who wore her coat over her head for two hours... ahemm! Anyway, all is good, trying to make it through the last three days of the clear liquid stage. Haven't lost but 1 pound myself, Dixie, that tramp, has lost 6!! I'm planning a huge comeback when we get to eat tomato soup though. So Deb, how's the weight loss since your fill last week? House Cat if only I could look like you I'd have it licked! Hope you both are well and off to a great October start. I can't wait to come back in November and see everyone. It was great meeting you girlz and guys and maybe we can "hook" up again like that in November. I haven't had any discomfort except for a little catch everyonce in awhile on my left side. My incisions are healing like I was from outer space.. I cannot believe how quickly they are going away! Y'all keep in touch!

Hi Deb, I've been so busy at work I haven't been on for awhile. Just getting your note back and I really hope that Dixie and I can meet you on Thursday 9-21. We get in at 10:00 so I would think we should be there by 11am so maybe this will work out. So you are having your second fill? I thought we got one every 6 weeks? WOW you must really be loosing great. I'm hanging in there on the salad and protein shakes. So what did you have for your last meal? Dixie and I are thinking hamburgers and steak about now. Keep me posted

Nita- Yes I spoke w/ Dr. Miranda yesterday and she told me to discontinue the Atkins and start the pre-op diet now. I'm drinking my shakes and eating my jello.. it's just like putting my cigs down.. It will take me awhile but I'll get it eventually!!

Hey Lit, I'm chewing as I type.. So have you had your surgery yet? How has your success been?

Okay all of you new bandsters, I will soon be able to make this "claim to fame" on 9-22. I am struggling with the pre-op and very fearful that I will not lose the weight prior to the surgery. I was on Atkins last week and managed to lose 3 pounds, I'm now doing the pre-op for the second day and wondering if I'm going to make it... Please I need encouragement. My BMI is right at 49, I'm 5'3" and weigh a whopping 286 as of this morning. This surgery is an answer to a prayer. I've quit smoking and know I need to add a little exercise but honestly I'm so tired from dragging this fat everywhere that when I get home I'm ready to fall on the couch.. hence this is how I got here. Suggestions?

Hi there Deb! I would love to meet you. Our flight is scheduled to come in at 10am so we actually won't be at the clinic until 12ish. My friend Dixie Darlin' and I are scheduled to get our pre-op that day and then the band the next. Will you be there for any length of time at the hotel maybe? I would love to meet you too. Tell me.. the pre-op diet is killing me. Today is my second day doing protein shakes and greens. Oh great one give me your wisdom on this? How did you make it? Before when I would diet if I got hungry I smoked, now since I quit that nasty habit what's a girl to do?

Hi Deb! I haven't been able to log on for awhile and I was just wondering how your first fill went and what your weight loss is to date. I'm three weeks into being smoke free and still want one bad. My surgery is 2 weeks from today and I am elated. A little worried that I won't lose any weight before surgery or that I want lose enough. It is taking every dime I have to get this done and I do not want to mess it up or jeopardize it in anyway. Let me know how you are. Jenny

Hello all Getting banded on the 22nd.. two weeks and I cannot wait!!! I was wondering about the no caffeine thing though. I hadn't remeber hearing about that in the pre-op phase. I can do decaf but what about after surgery? Can you drink high test then?