Re: New girl on the block

[Guest guest]

I didn't care for the women's book at all. I've had tremendous

success with the original BFL book (more than once) by just

following it to the tee. My only tweek is the Free Day... I have

binging issues that can't cope with a whole day of free-for-all

eating, so I limit myself to a free meal each week instead. But

that's me.

The most important thing is to just dive in head first right now.

You can work out the bugs as you go.

Best of luck to you!!!

DeDe

> Hello fellow Body for Lifers. I am starting Body for Life

tomorrow.

> Over the past year, I have put on 30 pounds due to moving to a new

city

> and a new job and just a complete life overchange. I am READY for

a

> complete health and body overhaul. I used to be so thin and

healthy

> and now I am just depressed. So it is time to do something about

> it!!! This will be my first challenge. Any advice is more than

> welcome. I do have one question. I got the BFL for women book.

Is

> there anyone who had gotten this new book? My question concerns

the

> free day. In the BFL women version it doesn't sound like there is

> really a day where you eat what you want. It is more like eating

small

> treats more through the week? I am confused about that. I think

I am

> just going to try to keep it clean during the week and take Sunday

as

> my free day. Also, how long did you do the program before you saw

> results. I am at such a low in my self esteem. I am very excited

to

> start this and look forward to chatting with everyone here.

> Bye!

> Jules

[Guest guest]

Der ,

Welcome!

Reading the messages on this board had me convinved that I wanted my

lapband to be " done " by Dr. Aceves even before I had ever contacted

Nina to begin making the arrangements. The respect and affection that

his postop clients express here on a daily basis did a great deal to

reassure me that God ( or whomever you choose) had pointed me in his

direction. Once I had my first contact with Nina, who immediatly

answered my questions, helped me come up with a surgery date that (

and on VERY short notice) that would allow me to be recovered in time

for my daughter's wedding in a month ( gosh, 2 weeks away now, I'm

going to have to turn in to hysterical mother-of-the-bride mode fairly

soon, I think) I was even more convinced.

I didn't have the chance to meet Nina in person, but her " helpers " -

her mother Yoland and Aunt ( Dr. A's wife)who were filling in

for her were so amazing that I think that they would be a tough act

to follow. In fact, I think I would like to BE Yolanda- or work for

her

Every part of my banding experience both with the specific members of

Dr. A's team, as well as with all of the other hospital staff-

honestly made me wonder I have been spending so much money on medical

care here in the States for so long, for the pleasure of being either

ignored, treated like an annoyance in a waiting room, or just left

waiting and wondering what was going to happen.

When Dr. Aceves met with my mother and I preoperatively to explain the

procedure in detail, and to make sure that we both understood

completly all of the nuances of the procedure, the recovery, and what

life would be like after the band, he spoke to me (us) with more

attention, compassion and a true desire to make sure that ALl of our

concerns were addressed than any other physician I have ever been

treatd by.

I hope that you get to be cared for by , as well. did

everything he could to explain everything that was being done, every

step of the way. Because I am an RN, explanations such as why I was

being given an injection of an anticoagulant in my abdomen pre-op were

not necessary for me, I not only understood, but was glad to know it

was being done as a standard procedure- but he explained it all anyway-

just the way I was taught to do in nursing school a zillion years

ago, and just the way that I always try to do for MY patients, and

exactly the opposite of the way that I have been treated by nurses in

hospitals in the States. Not once did I or my mother ask a question or

ask for ANYTHING and not have it immediately answered or addressed.

Wonderful, wonderful group of caring professionals.

Congratulations on having your surgery date set. The ONLY thing that I

regret about the entire experience was that the night before surgery,

staying in the gorgeous hotel, I didnt have the guts to put on a

bathing suit in public and go take a dip in one of those incredibly

inviting pools!!!

Best wishes, and keep us posted!

P in Northen Virginia

>

> Hi everybody. My name is . I have scheduled my surgery for

> September 18th. Poor Nina, I imagine she can't wait until the

19th.

> I've been bugging her for weeks now. I've been reading all your

> postings and have already learned so much. The thermos with broth

> thing is a good idea. That was one of my questions for Nina as I

got

> closer to my date. I would love to hear from anybody about the

> experience. I'm nervous and excited, but can't wait to meet you all

> on the other side. Thanks, .

>

[Guest guest]

Hey ! I'm scheduled for September 26th, so maybe we'll run into each other

there!

Christy

>

> Hi gang. My name is . I live in Phoenix and just wanted to

> introduce myself. I have scheduled my surgery with Dr. Aceves for

> September 25th. After months of bagering poor Nina with questions and

> being on a different group site (oops), I'm excited and can

> barely wait. I've been stocking up on vitamin water, gatorade and

> broth. This weekend I'll get some liquid vitamins and protein

> drinks. I stopped caffience two weeks ago, today I quit smoking (ugh)

> and Monday I will start my low carb diet. I have read and re-read

> everything and think that I am as prepared as possible. So now I look

> to you all for your expereince and insite. Here are a couple things

> on my mind and would love some feed back. Lay it on me folks. I'm

> ready. I am concerned about keeping hydrated and not becoming sick

> afterwards, especially on the flight home, even though it's just a few

> hours. Also, and call me vain, I am so freaked out about the scars on

> my tummy. I've been taking vitamin E, rubbing olive oil on my tummy

> and basically becoming exrtremely attached to my scar free tummy. How

> bad is it? I welcome all advise and any stories. I'm so excited to

> start my new life. Thanks, ,

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome , I had no problem keeping hydrated. I did have a problem walking through the airport smelling all the food and watching my husband eat, I was hungry! My scars are hardly there, And I can't even see a few of them any more at all. Trust me the scars are nothing. I was very tired and had some stomach grumbles. It wasn't really as bad as I thought is was going to be. I Had made plans prior to surgery to have my mom stay and help me for a week because I thought I was going to be laid up and miserable! I sent her home after the 2nd day 'cause I was feeling really fine. I was able to take my kids to school, clean a little and things like that. Now just to be clear! Everyone is different and some people have a different experience. Congrats on your surgery date and I wish you well. N. 290/189/170 DOB

9-20-05wendyelam81 <welam@...> wrote: Hi gang. My name is . I live in Phoenix and just wanted to introduce myself. I have scheduled my surgery with Dr. Aceves for September 25th. After months of bagering poor Nina with questions and being on a different group site (oops), I'm excited and can barely wait. I've been stocking up on vitamin water, gatorade and broth. This weekend I'll get some liquid vitamins and protein drinks. I stopped caffience two weeks ago, today I quit

smoking (ugh) and Monday I will start my low carb diet. I have read and re-read everything and think that I am as prepared as possible. So now I look to you all for your expereince and insite. Here are a couple things on my mind and would love some feed back. Lay it on me folks. I'm ready. I am concerned about keeping hydrated and not becoming sick afterwards, especially on the flight home, even though it's just a few hours. Also, and call me vain, I am so freaked out about the scars on my tummy. I've been taking vitamin E, rubbing olive oil on my tummy and basically becoming exrtremely attached to my scar free tummy. How bad is it? I welcome all advise and any stories. I'm so excited to start my new life. Thanks, ,

[Guest guest]

Hi

I'm also scheduled for the 25th and I know what you mean about badgering poor Nina. I'm sure I'm not finished with her either. I'll have to find a special token of my appreciation for her. I'll see you in the hallways after recovery!

I'm not even thinking about the scars. I'm too old for a bikini ! LOL

Sherrie

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

I live in Goodyear. We are neighbors ; ). I quit somking and around the time I

was banded. It was pretty hard. But I havent had a cig since June. Thats a

victory. About the scars. I would rather have these tiny scars that all this fat

any day. I am sure that with time they will fade and just be little pale lines.

Are you flying in to San Diego? Just wondering. The drive to Mexico is about 2 -

3 hours depending on your speed. (fYI) Best of luck.

Kira

---- wendyelam81 <welam@...> wrote:

> Hi gang. My name is . I live in Phoenix and just wanted to

> introduce myself. I have scheduled my surgery with Dr. Aceves for

> September 25th. After months of bagering poor Nina with questions and

> being on a different group site (oops), I'm excited and can

> barely wait. I've been stocking up on vitamin water, gatorade and

> broth. This weekend I'll get some liquid vitamins and protein

> drinks. I stopped caffience two weeks ago, today I quit smoking (ugh)

> and Monday I will start my low carb diet. I have read and re-read

> everything and think that I am as prepared as possible. So now I look

> to you all for your expereince and insite. Here are a couple things

> on my mind and would love some feed back. Lay it on me folks. I'm

> ready. I am concerned about keeping hydrated and not becoming sick

> afterwards, especially on the flight home, even though it's just a few

> hours. Also, and call me vain, I am so freaked out about the scars on

> my tummy. I've been taking vitamin E, rubbing olive oil on my tummy

> and basically becoming exrtremely attached to my scar free tummy. How

> bad is it? I welcome all advise and any stories. I'm so excited to

> start my new life. Thanks, ,

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

// My name is . I live in Phoenix and just wanted to

introduce myself//

Hi , welcome to the group. I think you will find all the

answers you need right here.

//I am concerned about keeping hydrated and not becoming sick

afterwards//

I don't think many people have this problem but if you are

concerned, drink plenty of water prior to surgery.

// I am so freaked out about the scars on my tummy. //

Can a 1 inch scar be any worse then the stretch marks that are

probably already on your stomach?

If you do not have any stretch marks, then think about what you are

willing to sacrifice to get to the size/weight you want to be at?

Having a couple of scars is a minimal sacrifice for better health

and a happier you.

The largest scar I have is about an inch. The others are so small

they are almost unnoticeable.

7/18/05

280/180/140

[Guest guest]

Hi Christy. I’m sure we will run

into each other. I’m arriving in San

Diego on Saturday for a little beach time. I report

to the hospital Sunday morning for tests and then my surgery is Monday. I

check out Wednesday. I’m getting so excited. See ya there.

From:

[mailto: ] On

Behalf Of christybth

Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006

10:49 AM

To:

Subject: Re:

New girl on the block

Hey ! I'm scheduled for September 26th, so maybe

we'll run into each other there!

Christy

>

> Hi gang. My name is . I live in Phoenix

and just wanted to

> introduce myself. I have scheduled my surgery with Dr. Aceves for

> September 25th. After months of bagering poor Nina with questions and

> being on a different group site (oops), I'm excited and can

> barely wait. I've been stocking up on vitamin water, gatorade and

> broth. This weekend I'll get some liquid vitamins and protein

> drinks. I stopped caffience two weeks ago, today I quit smoking (ugh)

> and Monday I will start my low carb diet. I have read and re-read

> everything and think that I am as prepared as possible. So now I look

> to you all for your expereince and insite. Here are a couple things

> on my mind and would love some feed back. Lay it on me folks. I'm

> ready. I am concerned about keeping hydrated and not becoming sick

> afterwards, especially on the flight home, even though it's just a few

> hours. Also, and call me vain, I am so freaked out about the scars on

> my tummy. I've been taking vitamin E, rubbing olive oil on my tummy

> and basically becoming exrtremely attached to my scar free tummy. How

> bad is it? I welcome all advise and any stories. I'm so excited to

> start my new life. Thanks, ,

>

[Guest guest]

Hi there neighbor. You are absolutely right about scars vs.

fat. No question. Just mourning the end of my scar free body, that’s

all. Battle

wounds I guess you could call them. I am flying into San Diego this time around. Will either

fly again or drive for fills. Maybe we could drive together for

fills. I figure if I’m going, might as well spend a day or two at

the beach, so I might be flying over. We’ll see. So you had

yours in June? How are you doing with it so far?

From:

[mailto: ] On

Behalf Of kshosho@...

Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006

12:54 PM

To:

Cc: wendyelam81

Subject: Re:

New girl on the block

Hey ,

I live in Goodyear. We are neighbors ; ). I quit somking and around the time I

was banded. It was pretty hard. But I havent had a cig since June. Thats a

victory. About the scars. I would rather have these tiny scars that all this

fat any day. I am sure that with time they will fade and just be little pale

lines. Are you flying in to San Diego?

Just wondering. The drive to Mexico

is about 2 - 3 hours depending on your speed. (fYI) Best of luck.

Kira

---- wendyelam81 <welamhobaica>

wrote:

> Hi gang. My name is . I live in Phoenix

and just wanted to

> introduce myself. I have scheduled my surgery with Dr. Aceves for

> September 25th. After months of bagering poor Nina with questions and

> being on a different group site (oops), I'm excited and can

> barely wait. I've been stocking up on vitamin water, gatorade and

> broth. This weekend I'll get some liquid vitamins and protein

> drinks. I stopped caffience two weeks ago, today I quit smoking (ugh)

> and Monday I will start my low carb diet. I have read and re-read

> everything and think that I am as prepared as possible. So now I look

> to you all for your expereince and insite. Here are a couple things

> on my mind and would love some feed back. Lay it on me folks. I'm

> ready. I am concerned about keeping hydrated and not becoming sick

> afterwards, especially on the flight home, even though it's just a few

> hours. Also, and call me vain, I am so freaked out about the scars on

> my tummy. I've been taking vitamin E, rubbing olive oil on my tummy

> and basically becoming exrtremely attached to my scar free tummy. How

> bad is it? I welcome all advise and any stories. I'm so excited to

> start my new life. Thanks, ,

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi . I’ve made the

decision to have the surgery regardless of the scars for exactly the reasons

you mention. Better health and a happier me. . I was just asking for any

advice on scar care if anybody has any and what to expect. Glad to hear

they are minimal. That puts me at ease. And sadly, I can’t

see the stretch marks unless I look in the mirror. LOL.. Thanks for

the info. .

From:

[mailto: ] On

Behalf Of NANCY

Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006

1:28 PM

To:

Subject: Re:

New girl on the block

// My name is . I live in Phoenix and just wanted to

introduce myself//

Hi , welcome to the group. I think you will find all the

answers you need right here.

//I am concerned about keeping hydrated and not becoming sick

afterwards//

I don't think many people have this problem but if you are

concerned, drink plenty of water prior to surgery.

// I am so freaked out about the scars on my tummy. //

Can a 1 inch scar be any worse then the stretch marks that are

probably already on your stomach?

If you do not have any stretch marks, then think about what you are

willing to sacrifice to get to the size/weight you want to be at?

Having a couple of scars is a minimal sacrifice for better health

and a happier you.

The largest scar I have is about an inch. The others are so small

they are almost unnoticeable.

7/18/05

280/180/140

[Guest guest]

Hi there . Thanks so much

for answering my concerns. I can be prepared as I want, but it’s

you guys and your words of wisdom that help me along. Airport food is too

expensive, I’ll just keep telling myself that. Glad to hear the

scars are minimal. That’s what everybody is saying. I’m

much more at ease now. I took the week off from work even though I didn’t

really think I’d need all that time. It was mostly just to get used

to the liquid diet in private before trying it out in front of my co workers.

I’m afraid I will try to drink too much and throw it up. These are

the stories you read. So with no actual experience, I just see myself

walking around with gaping scars and throwing up water. LOL. Not

really, just little concerns tucked away, that’s all. You guys have

all been so open and so helpful. I wish I was going tomorrow.

Thanks, .

From:

[mailto: ] On

Behalf Of jennifer noonan

Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006

11:03 AM

To:

Subject: Re:

New girl on the block

Welcome ,

I had no problem keeping hydrated. I did have a problem walking through

the airport smelling all the food and watching my husband eat, I was hungry! My

scars are hardly there, And I can't even see a few of them any more at all.

Trust me the scars are nothing. I was very tired and had some stomach grumbles.

It wasn't really as bad as I thought is was going to be. I Had made plans prior

to surgery to have my mom stay and help me for a week because I thought I was

going to be laid up and miserable! I sent her home after the 2nd day 'cause I

was feeling really fine. I was able to take my kids to school, clean a little

and things like that. Now just to be clear! Everyone is different and some

people have a different experience. Congrats on your surgery date and I wish

you well.

N.

290/189/170

DOB 9-20-05

wendyelam81

<welamhobaica> wrote:

Hi gang. My name is

. I live in Phoenix

and just wanted to

introduce myself. I have scheduled my surgery with Dr. Aceves for

September 25th. After months of bagering poor Nina with questions and

being on a different group site (oops), I'm excited and can

barely wait. I've been stocking up on vitamin water, gatorade and

broth. This weekend I'll get some liquid vitamins and protein

drinks. I stopped caffience two weeks ago, today I quit smoking (ugh)

and Monday I will start my low carb diet. I have read and re-read

everything and think that I am as prepared as possible. So now I look

to you all for your expereince and insite. Here are a couple things

on my mind and would love some feed back. Lay it on me folks. I'm

ready. I am concerned about keeping hydrated and not becoming sick

afterwards, especially on the flight home, even though it's just a few

hours. Also, and call me vain, I am so freaked out about the scars on

my tummy. I've been taking vitamin E, rubbing olive oil on my tummy

and basically becoming exrtremely attached to my scar free tummy. How

bad is it? I welcome all advise and any stories. I'm so excited to

start my new life. Thanks, ,

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I took 2 weeks

off of work, but probably could have gone back after 1 week. In fact, I had a

second job teaching computer hardware and did teach a night class exactly one

week after surgery. I didn’t tell my co-workers I had the lapband. They

did know I had some kind of abdominal surgery though, so I was able to explain

the liquid diet. I basically bought a really nice metal thermos. Make sure it

is metal on the inside, not plastic. Then you can either make your own broth or

buy it by the can. Or do like I did and use the flavor packets from ramen

noodles. It makes about 2 cups of brother, or put a little more water in if the

salt is too high to make 2 ½ cups. Make a couple packets worth in the AM and

put it in the thermos. It should get you through the day. Sip on some whenever

you feel like it. Also bring some isopure to work with you. Change up the

flavor of the broth often so you won’t get too sick of it. But believe

me, by the end of the 2 weeks, you will never want to drink broth again! You will

be so ready for milk based protein drinks! I recommend Supreme Whey from

Walmart. Comes in a big tub with powder. Mix with non fat milk and drink up! Oh

the scars, yeah you will have 5 small scars, the largest being approx 1 to 1 ½ inches.

The rest being very small. I have tons of stretch marks, plus I had my gall

bladder out so my tummy was already scarred up. When I can afford it I will be

getting a tummy tuck anyway and most of the scars and stretch marks will be cut

off. Oh bring the thermos with you so you can drink up at the airport and it will

be nice and hot.

Mills

DOB 3/1/05

280/168-171ish/160

http://www.tracyslapband.com

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of wendyelam81

Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006

12:13 PM

Subject: New

girl on the block

Hi gang. My name is . I live in Phoenix and just wanted to

introduce myself. I have scheduled my surgery with Dr. Aceves for

September 25th. After months of bagering poor Nina with questions and

being on a different group site (oops), I'm excited and can

barely wait. I've been stocking up on vitamin water, gatorade and

broth. This weekend I'll get some liquid vitamins and protein

drinks. I stopped caffience two weeks ago, today I quit smoking (ugh)

and Monday I will start my low carb diet. I have read and re-read

everything and think that I am as prepared as possible. So now I look

to you all for your expereince and insite. Here are a couple things

on my mind and would love some feed back. Lay it on me folks. I'm

ready. I am concerned about keeping hydrated and not becoming sick

afterwards, especially on the flight home, even though it's just a few

hours. Also, and call me vain, I am so freaked out about the scars on

my tummy. I've been taking vitamin E, rubbing olive oil on my tummy

and basically becoming exrtremely attached to my scar free tummy. How

bad is it? I welcome all advise and any stories. I'm so excited to

start my new life. Thanks, ,

[Guest guest]

, you will do great! N. Elam <welam@...> wrote: Hi there . Thanks so much for answering my concerns. I can be prepared as I want, but it’s you guys and your words of wisdom that help me along. Airport food is too expensive, I’ll just keep telling myself that. Glad to hear

the scars are minimal. That’s what everybody is saying. I’m much more at ease now. I took the week off from work even though I didn’t really think I’d need all that time. It was mostly just to get used to the liquid diet in private before trying it out in front of my co workers. I’m afraid I will try to drink too much and throw it up. These are the stories you read. So with no actual experience, I just see myself walking around with gaping scars and throwing up water. LOL. Not really, just little concerns tucked away, that’s all. You guys have all been so open and so helpful. I wish I was going tomorrow. Thanks, . From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of jennifer noonanSent: Friday, September 08, 2006 11:03 AM Subject: Re: New girl on the block Welcome , I had no problem keeping hydrated. I did have a problem walking through the airport smelling all the food and watching my husband eat, I was hungry! My scars are hardly there, And I can't even see a few of them any more at all. Trust me the scars are nothing. I was very tired and had some stomach grumbles. It wasn't really as bad as I thought is was going to be. I Had made plans prior to surgery to have my mom stay and help me for a week because I thought I was going to be laid up and miserable! I sent her home after the 2nd day 'cause I was feeling really fine. I was able to take my kids to school, clean a little and things like that. Now just to be clear! Everyone is different and some people have a

different experience. Congrats on your surgery date and I wish you well. N. 290/189/170 DOB 9-20-05wendyelam81 <welamhobaica> wrote:

Hi gang. My name is . I live in Phoenix and just wanted to introduce myself. I have scheduled my surgery with Dr. Aceves for September 25th. After months of bagering poor Nina with questions and being on a different group site (oops), I'm excited and can barely wait. I've been stocking up on vitamin water, gatorade and broth. This weekend I'll get some liquid vitamins and protein drinks. I stopped caffience two weeks ago, today I quit smoking (ugh) and Monday I will start my low carb diet. I have read and re-read everything and think that I am as prepared as possible. So now I look to you all for your expereince and insite. Here are a couple things on my mind and would love some feed back. Lay it on me folks. I'm ready. I am concerned about keeping hydrated and not becoming sick afterwards,

especially on the flight home, even though it's just a few hours. Also, and call me vain, I am so freaked out about the scars on my tummy. I've been taking vitamin E, rubbing olive oil on my tummy and basically becoming exrtremely attached to my scar free tummy. How bad is it? I welcome all advise and any stories. I'm so excited to start my new life. Thanks, ,

[Guest guest]

I hove only lost 20 pounds or so. I had 2 fills One 8-5-2006 and the second was

8-10-06 for a total of 2.0 cc's. I am waiting for the weather to cool off a

little then I will wank around the lake by my house. (sure..lol) Keep me

updated.

~Kira

---- Elam <welam@...> wrote:

> Hi there neighbor. You are absolutely right about scars vs. fat. No

> question. Just mourning the end of my scar free body, that's all. Battle

> wounds I guess you could call them. I am flying into San Diego this time

> around. Will either fly again or drive for fills. Maybe we could drive

> together for fills. I figure if I'm going, might as well spend a day or two

> at the beach, so I might be flying over. We'll see. So you had yours in

> June? How are you doing with it so far?

>

> _____

>

> From:

> [mailto: ] On Behalf Of kshosho@...

> Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 12:54 PM

>

> Cc: wendyelam81

> Subject: Re: New girl on the block

>

>

>

> Hey ,

> I live in Goodyear. We are neighbors ; ). I quit somking and around the time

> I was banded. It was pretty hard. But I havent had a cig since June. Thats a

> victory. About the scars. I would rather have these tiny scars that all this

> fat any day. I am sure that with time they will fade and just be little pale

> lines. Are you flying in to San Diego? Just wondering. The drive to Mexico

> is about 2 - 3 hours depending on your speed. (fYI) Best of luck.

> Kira

> ---- wendyelam81 <welamhobaica (DOT) <mailto:welam%40hobaica.com> com> wrote:

> > Hi gang. My name is . I live in Phoenix and just wanted to

> > introduce myself. I have scheduled my surgery with Dr. Aceves for

> > September 25th. After months of bagering poor Nina with questions and

> > being on a different group site (oops), I'm excited and can

> > barely wait. I've been stocking up on vitamin water, gatorade and

> > broth. This weekend I'll get some liquid vitamins and protein

> > drinks. I stopped caffience two weeks ago, today I quit smoking (ugh)

> > and Monday I will start my low carb diet. I have read and re-read

> > everything and think that I am as prepared as possible. So now I look

> > to you all for your expereince and insite. Here are a couple things

> > on my mind and would love some feed back. Lay it on me folks. I'm

> > ready. I am concerned about keeping hydrated and not becoming sick

> > afterwards, especially on the flight home, even though it's just a few

> > hours. Also, and call me vain, I am so freaked out about the scars on

> > my tummy. I've been taking vitamin E, rubbing olive oil on my tummy

> > and basically becoming exrtremely attached to my scar free tummy. How

> > bad is it? I welcome all advise and any stories. I'm so excited to

> > start my new life. Thanks, ,

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Good morning Sherrie. I'll look forward to meeting you. Since I'm

going alone, it's nice to know others will be there too. That way,

I'm not alone at all. And I hear ya about the bikini. Havent seen

one of those in years. See ya there! I'm getting so excited. .

>

> Hi

> I'm also scheduled for the 25th and I know what you mean about

badgering poor

> Nina. I'm sure I'm not finished with her either. I'll have to find a

special

> token of my appreciation for her. I'll see you in the hallways after

recovery!

> I'm not even thinking about the scars. I'm too old for a bikini ! LOL

> Sherrie

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[Guest guest]

and Sherrie:

You will both have a very good experience. My surgery was Thursday 9/7 and

today, 9/11, I went to the office and worked for about five hours. Didn't

want to overdo it so I came home and took a nap--I LIKED that schedule! So

far I am doing well with the liquids. My husband just fixed himself a hot

dog with onions and it smelled so very, very good. I quickly mixed me an

Unjury protein powder (Stawberry Sorbet flavor) and got through the crisis.

:-)

Best wishes.

Tampa, FL

>From: " wendyelam81 " <welam@...>

>Reply-

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>Subject: Re: New girl on the block

>Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:13:39 -0000

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>Good morning Sherrie. I'll look forward to meeting you. Since I'm

>going alone, it's nice to know others will be there too. That way,

>I'm not alone at all. And I hear ya about the bikini. Havent seen

>one of those in years. See ya there! I'm getting so excited. .

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>badgering poor

> > Nina. I'm sure I'm not finished with her either. I'll have to find a

>special

> > token of my appreciation for her. I'll see you in the hallways after

>recovery!

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> > Sherrie

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[Guest guest]

Hi . Thanks for your words of encouragement. Sounds like

everthing went very well for you. I'm glad to hear. I have so much

faith in the decision I've made and hearing from you just confirms

that. Keep us posted on your progress. .

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> > > I'm also scheduled for the 25th and I know what you mean about

> >badgering poor

> > > Nina. I'm sure I'm not finished with her either. I'll have to

find a

> >special

> > > token of my appreciation for her. I'll see you in the hallways

after

> >recovery!

> > > I'm not even thinking about the scars. I'm too old for a

bikini ! LOL

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[Guest guest]

Hey Sherrie,

I just ordered some Unjury and got a delivery yesterday. It tastes great. The flavors I ordered are Choc, Straw and Vanilla. I know they have one that is plain and you can mix it with water? or juice? That would be OK on the first clear liquid stage.

I was banded July 20, 2005 and I am at goal. I just wanted something I can have in the AM that is low calorie, low carb and high protein. I have a real hard time wanting or tolerating much in the morning. The Unjury went down great and I really like it :0) I wish I had bought this when I was newly banded. I drank or you might say choked down the Isopure. This stuff is 100 times better.

I wish you the best! Isn't the band awesome!

Lake s, WA

Starting weight 210

Current weight 134

Re: New girl on the block

Thank you !

What is Unjury protein? Is that something that is clear?

Sherrie

[Guest guest]

Sherrie:

Unjury is powdered protein drinks that I ordered from www.unjury.com. I

ordered a box each of the individual packets to see how I liked them before

spending a whole lot of money on them. Also, I can carry one or two in my

purse while working and on the road. As of today, I have sampled them all.

(Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate). The Strawberry Sorbet is clear. I

mixed it with a lemon/lime flavored health drink. It was very tasty and my

husband even said, " That's not bad. " For him that is a compliment. I mixed

the vanilla with cold water and added crushed ice. It would taste better

with milk in my third week as would the chocolate. But for now, I am

getting the protein the best way I can.

There is a clear liquid protein that is available on line. I have tasted

the Blue Raspberry Swirl (thanks to Dee's generosity) and it was very,

very good with crushed ice. I have ordered all three of their flavors.

That website is www.idssports.com. They come in unbreakable vials that you

can carry in your purse or keep in your desk and then add ice to drink.

There are 25 grams of protein in each 2.9 oz. vial.

I also purchased some vanilla and chocolate mix for my 3-5 weeks from the

health food store. Another item I purchased from that store is a powdered

mix called Green Vibrance.The Green vibrance is a vegetable supplement and

you mix it with a fruit juice. It says it is to provide immune support,

help your circulation, good for the heart, is an antioxidant, nerve

support--and a partridge in a pear tree!!!!!LOL A 30-day supply cost me

about $30 dollars. I'm going to try it tonite. I thought it couldn't hurt

to get vegetable nutrients this month while I am on liquids. One tablespoon

per day is all you need. I'll report back and let you know how that tastes.

On 's advice I purchased the Ramen Noodle Soup mixes last night. Three

days of low-fat chicken and vegetable broth (although good) got boring. I

was surprised at the price. I purchased 7 packs for a dollar at my local

grocery. I feel guilt throwing the noodles away and just using the sause

mix for my broth. Oh well, better in the trash than on my hips!

Be sure to stock up before your trip so that everything is in place when you

get back home!

>From: rdschroder71@...

>Reply-

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>Subject: Re: New girl on the block

>Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:24:48 EDT

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>Thank you !

>What is Unjury protein? Is that something that is clear?

>Sherrie

[Guest guest]

Thanks, . You will be just fine! Read everything you can on line and

take advantage of all the hints and suggestions from all those who have gone

before us.

>From: " wendyelam81 " <welam@...>

>Reply-

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>Subject: Re: New girl on the block

>Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:57:38 -0000

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>Hi . Thanks for your words of encouragement. Sounds like

>everthing went very well for you. I'm glad to hear. I have so much

>faith in the decision I've made and hearing from you just confirms

>that. Keep us posted on your progress. .

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> > > > I'm also scheduled for the 25th and I know what you mean about

> > >badgering poor

> > > > Nina. I'm sure I'm not finished with her either. I'll have to

>find a

> > >special

> > > > token of my appreciation for her. I'll see you in the hallways

>after

> > >recovery!

> > > > I'm not even thinking about the scars. I'm too old for a

>bikini ! LOL

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[Guest guest]

Thank you so much !

I will get some ordered today.

And yes, I would love to know about the vegie stuff too.

Sherrie

[Guest guest]

Hey

I ordered samples of the Unjury and also found the New Whey Liquid at http://www.wholesalesupplementstore.com for only $25 for 12 so that was a savings. Thanks so much for the info!

Sherrie

[Guest guest]

Sherrie: The vegie stuff was mixed with a lemon/lime drink from the health

food store. When mixed it is a dark green color and tasted like lemon

barley. I got it down but it was not a pleasant tasting drink. It also,

quite successfully, did the deed that most high fiber drinks do! And that's

all I have to say about that!

Tampa, FL

>From: rdschroder71@...

>Reply-

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>Subject: Re: New girl on the block

>Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:05:17 EDT

>

>Thank you so much !

>I will get some ordered today.

>And yes, I would love to know about the vegie stuff too.

>Sherrie

[Guest guest]

Too funny :-}

I found something called at my healthfood center called "Green Lightning". Has over 50 fruit and vegetables. Mixes in anything you want. Thanks for suggesting we look into that part of our nutrition. Hope you are doing well.

Sherrie