LeaAnne

Wow! I'm really glad you're feeling better. That's so great to know we have someone that truly cares about us!

Hey guys, just an update... got an email from Dr. Miranda today and she says I should lose the rest of the weight or reschedule. Everything is paid in full and I start my new job 2/26! I can't really reschedule at this point. I guess I'm gonna call in the morning and ask Carolyn who I should talk to. Other than my lymphedema and sleep apnea, (and obviously the obesity), I'm healthy. Thanks for your support and love... it really is great having you all here!

HA!!!! That was just what I needed! Yes, I'm definately getting smaller in the bra area and some in the waist. You guys are so awesome, thank you!

Thanks for the advice guys. I didn't even think about the fact that it IS in fact that time of the month! (I just started!) And my lymphedema has been pretty bad w/ my walking and working out. We did a body fat percentage in Jan. Maybe I can have him take that measurement again so we can see where I am there! My trainer suggested that I eat 4 oz of lean protein and veggies instead of the shakes, but I'm not changing until I talk to Dr. Miranda. If I haven't heard back from Dr. Miranda by tomorrow afternoon, I'll give her a call. Thank you Thank you Thank you! Lea Anne >

Good Morning Everyone! I'm scheduled for surgery 2/22, and am stuck on my preop diet! I've lost 7 of the 15 lbs I was asked to lose and now I've been stalled for a week! I'm drinking nearly 2 gal. water daily, taking the chrom pic. tablets, the fiber tablets, and drinking 3 Glucerna shakes for my "meals". I'm working out w/ a personal trainer that I physcially see twice a week and we talk daily as well as walking on my own for 30 mins a day 5 days a week! I'm seriously at my wits end... I'm physically and emotionally exhausted at this point, and I just don't know what else I can do to lose the rest of the weight. I could cut off a limb, I suppose... but I don't think that's the kind of weight loss they're looking for! My body fat percentage has gone down since I've been doing all this but the actual weight in lbs is slow going. And I have lymphedema so depending on my legs... my weight flucuates 2-3 lbs with just the fluid I retain. I've emailed Dr. Miranda, but haven't heard anything back yet. ANY help you guys can provide would be great! I'd hate to have all my effort be futile and the surgery be rescheduled. Thanks alot Lea Anne

Julie and Roger... It looks like I won't be coming to Mexico at the same time as you after all. The person that said he would finance the surgery for me (personal loan) has now put his own conditions on the loan. My surgery is scheduled in 3 weeks and tonight he tells me that I am not a good risk for the loan. He's already paid the deposit, bought the airline tickets, and even paid for my passport to be expidited... He said if I reschedule my surgery for 6 months away.... and lose 60lbs in that 6 months, then he will lend me the money. The money is not the problem.... he has it. He just doesn't believe that I need this tool to lose the weight. His point of view is that I am just not committed and I just won't do it. I tried to tell him that if I could lose that kind of weight on my own, I wouldn't need the damn band... EXACTLY HIS POINT! So either way.... if I prove to him I can't do it, he won't loan me the money... if I prove to him I can do it... then he'll have another reason not to lend it to me! Sorry to lay all this on ya'll... I'm just so disappointed, and afraid... I thought I was on the road to becoming healthy... and now it looks like I'm stuck on the road of frustrating dieting. I have a job interview coming up. This job offers benefits and pays well, so I'm hoping that I might have some kind of luck with insurance paying in the States. Anyhow... I had said I would like to meet you both while down there and so I wanted to let you know that I won't be down there. good luck to you both... I look forward to reading your posts about how successful your weight loss is! Lea Anne

Hi Roger My plane gets in around 1230... I can pm you w/ my full name and you can ask for my room # at the desk so we can get together. I will have a companion w/ me also. Counting the days! Lea Anne

Hello Everyone! I'm scheduled for 1/12/07. I live in Pembroke Pines FL and would love to have a support here. >

Hello Roger! I will be flying down on 1/11 for a 1/12 surgery date! I'd love to at least say hello Lea Anne