Louisianagirl

I voted no number but I try to get in 60grams a day but most of the time it is impossiable unless I have a protein shake.

Tea is fine. Crystal light too. As for as the skin goes it depends on how much weight you have to lose. I have a lot under my arm and in my inner thighs. My stomach is not to bad but could use a tuck one day. I would rather get my legs and arms done first. You can cover the stomach but if you want to wear shorts or a cute sleveless shirt that is a problem. Breast sagged before just a little more now...lol. But I feel wonderful!!!!!!!!!!

Well I went to the Dr. Tuesday and she said I know have 2.9cc. This is about my 9th or 10th Fill. She only puts like .2cc at a time. I am really feeling restiction, I am having a hard time eating 2oz. of meat and like 2 pieces of brocolli. I think I needed that kick in the but, I have slowed down a lot on the weight loss. I am hoping to be at goal by March.

I feel the same way, but I have been with my dh for 12 years and he loved me no matter what. He is having a hard time right now, things are going through his head. He freked out when I changed my style of clothes. I said well, before I couldn't wear it now it fits so look out. I am sure he enjoyed looking at girls in cute clothes but new where he had it made...lol. I like all the new attention but I think of it like ya... you wish you new what my dh and I share...lol. I recommend anyone with a good man to stay with him because most men or dogs behind your back, exspecialy the ones trying to get your attention. Watch those!

I think I only have about 2...something, but I will find out Thursday.

Go to Welcome to Spanx by Sara Blakely: Official Site, I bought one of the strapless tops and that helps smooth the muffin top...lol. I want to buy the all-in-one, that really helps. I have one from dillards but after reading about the Spanx. I think it might be more comfortable. They are a bit pricy but its cheaper than a tuck at the time. You get used of wearing it and it makes your clothes look so much better,

I have had about 8 fills but my doctor really takes it slow with the fills. She puts very little at a time. I go back next Thurs so I will find out. I need a slight fill. Thanks for your responses.

I was just wondering what is the most someone has in their 4cc band? I don't really know how much I have, I forgot to ask last time.

I drink like 1-1/12 big cups almost everyday. Thats what gets me going, but maybe I need to get going on a protein shake instead...lol. I am lacking on that.

Almost 1 year and very very HAPPY!!!

WOW!!!!! Julie you look OUTSTANDING!!!!!! You can for sure say LOOK at me NOW!!!!!

About the skin thing, I have a lot of loose skin, like under my arm, inner thighs and stomach. Can anyone tell me how long it takes for that to shrink, if it will any?

Glad to see all of you doing so great!!!!

I also stay away from bread and rice. I eat pasta every now and then but not often. My band does not like those things...lol. For the first few months I watched a little, I tryed to eat a veg with my meals but now I know I am not getting enough protein with what I am eating. I need to order me some more liquid protein. Weight loss has slowed down and i think it is because of my protein intake. Hope this helps.

I don't follow anything like I should. I eat whatever I want, I just watch not to over eat. I try and stay away from candy but it was impossibale for Halloween and having a 7 year old. I try to stay away from soft drinks, I only drink soft drinks when I go eat out somewhere and they don't have ice tea. I know I can lose if I am not eating half the amount that I use to. I don't ever say I am dieting anymore, because I don't. The band has helped me with portion control. I don't eat breakfast because I am too tight in the morning and not hungry, but I do drink my coffee with Equal. I don't exercise like I should because I workshift work and it is hard to stay on a schedule, so I do it when I can. I should be at goal for sure by now if I would have exercised daily but I am happy with the way things are going.

I thought it was easier to let he recliner push you up when putting the leg rest down. I slept on it for the first 5-7 days. I didn't want to think about getting out the bed. Each day was better.

You should be ok after a few days if you take it easy. Each day will get better and better. I slep in my recliner for a few days till it was easier to get in and out of bed.

Thankyou, I am sure you are looking great with your lost!

This is one week post-op. This is 9 months post This is 10 months with DH for Halloween.

Ok, I think we need to post some pictures of our selves and get to know each other better and see what we have accomplished. I know there is a before and after picture thread but it won't hurt for us to put our pictures here. What do ya'll think? I will try and post mine. I can't never remember how to do it, it takes me a little while.

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Wow you need to put you a little weight tracker. That is awesome.

Congrats to you Tiffany, how are you doing on your journey?

How are you Julie? Hope everthing is well.

That is wonderful, you will be feeling great in no time. That is nobodys buisiness how you loose the weight. Anyone that says something negative, is just jealious plain and simple. I don't care what they say about me because rather they are talking about me now, can you imagine what they were saying when I was at my biggest. They are going to talk about you regardless. Well now they really have something to talk about when I go in public...lol