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Heather - I KNOW!!! Its crazy, isn't it?!?! I mean, for so many years I have struggled so bad with my weight - I just resigned myself to being fat because I am big, but not big enough to be considered for WLS in the states. I am SO THANKFUL I came across Dr. Ortiz's site - he has given me hope that I can be healthy and thin some day. I never thought I would be able to do something like this, but I am forever grateful that I can! YAY! Here's to a happy, healthy life. I hope to see you at the 2 fridays from now! Barb - I know, it will go by sooo fast. I bet you are so excited just like me

Its exactly two weeks to go until my surgery! I am getting soooooo excited/nervous! I cannot wait - I feel like its never going to get here. Time is going by so sloooowwww! LOL! I am going wacko!

May 16 - walking 45 minutes

I'll be at the Lucerna - I have heard better reviews about that one so I opted to stay there instead of the Camino Real.

Thanks, Anita! I appreciate that > What about the smell? is it stinky? LOL! OH ALSO - CONGRATS on your surgery!! All done? Feeling good? Keep us updated

Should we be concerned about staying at the Lucerna? I requested to stay there, not at the new place, so now I am not sure... What to do?!

I know all about your excitement! I am going to be banded one week after you - the 30th! I AM SOOOOO EXCITED wooooohoooooo

Hey - are all of you staying at the Lucerna or at the new hotel (camino real)? I am just curious because now I am not sure what to do. After reading some of the other bandster's experiences at the Lucerna... What are all of you doing? Flan - unfortunately I fly out on the first at like 6:30 am ew. LOL! Its way too early. I will not get to meet you :lb12: Maybe if we go back for fills, though?

WAY TO GO MICHELLE!! WOOOHOOOO =D> Welcome to ONEDERLAND! I bet you are sooooo happy. All the hard work is paying off. KEEP IT UP GIRLFRIEND!

I am also choosing to go by myself to TJ for my surgery. I am a little nervous (okay okay - A LOT nervous ), but coming to this forum and reading all of the amazing experiences has put my mind at ease (as much as it can be). I know that even though I am traveling alone, I will not be alone in the experience. There will be people there from this forum that I can talk to and it will be like I already know them, and the staff at OCC, I know without a doubt, will make me feel safe and comfortable. I am taking the time away for myself and am looking at it as a mini personal retreat - a few days for me to get away and do something WONDERFUL for myself. I am so excited!

May 14 - walking 45 minutes & weights 30 minutes May 15 - elliptical 40 minutes

SO TRUE! Time really flys by - before you know it you will be on your way to the airport and you'll be in TJ. I originally booked my aurgery for AUGUST 30! What was I thinking? LOL! Then I switched to July 30, then I switched to May 30 I'm crazy lol. I realized I just wouldn't be able to stand it that long, but seriously June 20 is not that far away. It will go by so so fast. I am counting down to my date, too!! woo hoo!

Just trying to find out who is being banded on the 30th of May? I know of I think 1 other person (other than myself) but I know that there HAS to be way more than that because when I booked that date, Rene said that all the spots were filled except for non-private rooms. SO, COME ON SOON-TO-BE-BANDSTERS! Come out, come out wherever you are! I want to talk to all of you so that we can hopefully plan to meet up once in TJ. I am going by myself and will need some company! Alright, well hope to hear from some people!

I find that when I weigh myself every day, I am more likely to go off of my diet due to frustration when the numbers aren't moving - or god forbid, if the numbers go up at all. Despite the fact that I understand our weight fluctuates daily, it still irks me whenever those numbers don't budge! lol! I am a chronic weigher, and I can't stand it to go a day without weighing, but it bothers me MORE when I don't see results that I want. SO.... I choose the lesser of two evils.

Mon may 12 - elliptical 40 minutes Tues may 13 - walking 45 minutes WOOHOOO 17 DAYS UNTIL SURGERY!

My surgery is May 30! =D> I fly in on the 28th and I CANNOT WAIT! woot woot

Well, I started my pre-op diet today and so far so good. I am doing 2 protein shakes per day and one lean cuisine. Also I think somewhere in the directions it said we can have a green salad with light/non fat dressing. I had salad with green peppers on it, and onions, with ff/light ranch. I haven't felt hungry all day which is good. We will see how long this lasts LOL! Normally, for me, the first day on any diet is easy cause I am so pumped up and excited, and then after the excitement wears off its back to being starving again and wanting to eat everything in sight! I am taking one day at a time. My surgery date is creeping up so quickly!! I hope this week and next go by so fast!

I am starting my pre op diet tomorrow! Not too excited about it, but in a way I am because that means that my surgery date is getting closer! =D> Its a double edged sword, really!

Saturday May 10 - danced for 2 hours at friend's wedding! woot woot =D> I was workin up a serious sweat! Sunday May 11 - HAPPY MOM'S DAY EVERYONE > Did elliptical for 40 minutes

Arlene, not sure if you have ever tried protein powder? It might be a good idea to keep some in your house and you can add it into your fruit smoothies so that you'll be getting the most important fuel your body needs. I like GNC brand... they have several different flavors (vanilla, chocolate, orance cream, cookies & cream), and its really tasty!

Welcome, Christina! > So glad to have you join us here! You are going to get the BEST support here from all the wonderful ladies and men who have been banded - they all have so much terrific advice to offer! Like you, I have not yet been banded - I am anxiously awaiting my surgery date of May 30! =D> lol. The time will pass by so quickly and before you know it you'll be getting on that plane to head to TJ! You can put your mind at ease because you are making the right decision by getting the lapband with Dr. Ortiz. You will not fail! Good luck on your journey - look forward to a NEW YOU!

saturday May 10 - Walked 35 minutes

Elliptical 35 min on Wed Walked 40 minutes on Thurs Walked 30 minutes today and did 15 min of strength training

WOOOOHOOO! CONGRATS ON MAKING THE CHOICE TO GIVE YOURSELF GOOD HEALTH! =D> I bet you are so excited! I will be banded May 30 and I CANNOT WAIT! I am counting down the days. woot wooh!

lafoon - hey! I will be having surgery May 30 as well! woot woot!