Carrots and mushrooms yummm yummm :)

Penny!

I wish you all the success in the world!

Thank You

Just checking in and offering support on this fabulous Friday the 13th. I consider them lucky...if everyone else is throwing away their luck, I may as well catch it!

Positive outlooks on life are critical to health, happiness and really help budge the scale too! Honest!

Yay, Penny!

Hi Everyone,

My doctor does NOT ride me to give up coffee. She says I don't smoke, drink alcohol or do drugs so I can have my coffee with sweet n low and soy milk. I tried giving it up and put on weight instantly.

I have other people telling me the evils of coffee. My doctor said most people on my medication take caffeine in some form to stay awake during the day. No bigs.

I love the taste of coffee and yes I love Sweet N Low. My therapist is on one of those all white stuff, flour, sugar, cocaine (just kidding on that last one) is bad for you.

Anybody else NEED coffee or they go binge eating and feel whiny and biotchy and clingy?

TL

I don't need coffee at all, can't stand it in fact although it smells good.

Research has shown coffee reduces the risk of cancer so you had better drink it if you can.

I lose weight by diet and exercise when I have to. Hmmm, better start exercising again, it's been two months and my incision has healed.

Why would you give up coffee? It is an appetite suppressant.

Terry their is nothing wrong with enjoying one vice and its Dr approved. You know your body best listen to it. :)

Quick update . . .I git see the bariatric surgon tomorrow for my initial consultation. I'm excited and nervous. I've done a lot of research on the different types of weight loss surgery available. As well as the surgon and support systems they have available to their patients. I will update you sometime tomorrow. but for mow . . .I'm off to bed its gonna be a two hour trip to see the surgon but I also get to see and have lunch with my brother :). . .Good night. . .sweet dreams everyone. :)

Good luck penny!

Penny, all the very best of luck. Stay positive and smile. That way they know you are an upbeat and determined lady ready and willing to knock this weight problem on the head. Please let us know as soon as you can what happened at the consultation.

Exciting news Penny!!...So we will hold you close in thought today as we wait to hear your doctor's report...From everything I know of you as a person, you will be an excellent candidate for the proceedure...Positive and determined, realistic and smart.....I am so happy for you woman!!!

Go Penny Go!!!

Thank you everyone for all your support. The surgon said is be a good candidate for the gastric bypass :) I attended a pre operation class on the bypass. I now just need to continue on my diet for at least two more months. The Dr.. stressed cutting out as many carbs as possible. and he was pleased with how much I've been swimming. My official weight is 400.8. My next step is a psyc evaluation. Then plumanary and cardiac clerance and then wait for insurance approval. Hope everyone has a great day. :)

This is very good news, Penny. I know people who have had bariatric surgery and it is NOT a "gimme" path. It's serious business for serious people and you have to jump through a lot of hoops and be prepared to change your life. Not everyone is a good candidate but clearly, you are doing the right things for the right reasons. I'm so proud of your efforts and your determination. Kudos! Keep it up!

Back from errands (tons of them ) and I find this good news!! ....I had one friend who did it Penny, but it was years ago and I am sure the proceedure is much improved now...She had excellent results both physically and emotionally...She was happier and her self esteem and self confidence blossemed...She was the greatest fun and I swear she made me pee in my panties at least once a week For her the bypass was life saving

Congrats! One for each pound lost!!

Baked Talapia. . . .YUMMY. and great for you. high protein and zero carbs. I squeeze a little bit of fresh lemon and garlic and pepper and salt . Give it a try. :)

A long time ago, metalwing posted a recipe for talapia microwaved in pasta sauce with olives on it. Sounds weird, but I tried it and it was delicious! Go dig through the recipe threads or just give it a go. An interesting way to make a yummy dinner super simply!

Fantastic news Penny. I am very pleased for you. This time next year you will be slim for the hot summer, and be able to enjoy it. Please keep us updated on your progress towards and after the surgery.

Yesterday I had herb crusted talapia for dinner ..delish... It's supposed to make me a better speller....

If you like talapia, you can google the recipe. Very easy and only takes about twenty minutes...

Real happy for you Penny..I wish you the very best always..