bMEagain

Hello, I'm scheduled to get surgery on August 7th and I was wondering if the was a support group or interest in forming one for OCC patients. I live on the border of LA and Orange county.

After bouncing up and down between 190 and 195 for WEEKS, I'm finally in the 180's.....first time since the 80's!!!

If you think you need a fill, you probably do.

So glad to have restriction again!!! I've made some mini-goals too. They really help me stay focused:

-175 pounds by the end of summer.

-165 by October 5th (going to Hawaii and I've bought a bikini!!!)

-160 (GOAL) by my birthday October 25th!!!

That's great. I love mini goals and always set them up for myself.

Today I had a fill, they could get it into my flipped port!!!!!!!!

So I had some water and felt.... RESTRICTION!!!!!!!!!

Then I went home and was a little evil.. I had a cup of pumpkin soup which was to see if i had restriction and as i was thinking about having anoter serve... I felt... "F U L L "

And now an hour later Im still "S T U F F E D" Can I start singing yet!!??

I THINK this is my 'spot' and now I Might lose weight, fingers crossed.. everyone lol.

Im still full.. pumpkin soup.. Oh i couldnt eat another morsel.. HOW FREAKY IS THAT!

So hence im fat but i feel good cause im going to lose this bad nasty mean persistant fat and I am going to WIN control of my body and life.. this is the moment that I feel GOOD about my decision!

Cant wait to get a size 0 bikini.. * Muah ha ha* Ok well lets just say i cant wait for a towel to wrap around my waist lol.. start small.. baby steps

Had to share this with you

That's Awsome!! I love reading stories like this. They really give me confidence that my surgery will go well and I too will find my sweet spot!!

So today I told my cousin that I had been banded and did not get the response I was hoping for. I was hoping that she would say good for you or some words of encouragement, and I guess since she has always been tiny, she does not understand completely but why do I feel so defeated! I wish I would not have told her and yet I want to tell the world about my decision and the new life that I have. I guess I thought everyone around me would embrace my decision.

Unfortunately some people are just like that. Instead of wishing you well or being proud of you for taking control they judge you. Why? Who knows. I haven't had my surgery yet (it's on 8/7) but I have already made up my mind not to tell anyone but my 2 best friends, my sister and my husband. Only their opinion matters to me. I decided to do without additional opinions or comments that might hurt my feelings. Unfortunately, as you start to look great they crank up the heat with the comments. In L.A. we call them HATERS.

Don't worry about it what matters is that you feel good and are confident wit the desicion you made.

Congrats on your decision! The day will come before you know it! From the day I scheduled to my surgery was over 4 months so I understand the waiting game. It felt like forever away, but then next thing I knew I was in the car with Fransisco!

Thanks for the motivation! I'll try and stay focus until the surgery date. Congrats on your sucessful weight loss. You look absolutely incredible. I'm sure you get that all the time but really it's just amazing. =D>

I hope I can get the same results!!

Congrats on your decision! Are you flying to Tj? I am trying to figure out how to deal with the financial aspects if I have to fly there... but it is all so exciting! Keep us posted! =D>

Actually, I live in the Los Angeles area, so I will driving in. I was soo exicted to post I forgot to add my picture and a ticker, but that will come later. It is all super exciting. I can't wait :cheerleader:

My surgery is scheduled for Friday. 8/7 with Dr. Ortiz. I am confident that all will go well and that I will be well on my way to being me again!!!

Finally after 1 year of research and debating I have decided to move forward with the lapband. My surgery is scheduled for Friday, 8/7.

Now the hardest part will be to the wait until the date comes!!! I am nervous but so excited at the same time. I know my journey will be difficult, but well worth it in the the end.

Thank you for all your postings. They have been a true inspiration to me!!