shellyj

he he i will keep you posted katie! i think i found a keeper too! we'll see!

michelle

hey chantal

(((((hugs))))) with all that you have going on in your life right now i would just try to make small goals that you can achieve.

examples-

i will eat protien first

i wont drink with my meals or for an hour after

i will only have dessert right after a meal so i cant fit much in!

you have A LOT going on right now and need to focus on that! your band will be there waiting for you!

when things were sucking for me i always thought....they have to get better soon they CANT get much worse!!!

(((((((hugs)))))))))

michelle

i dont have any problems with ANY meat, bread, Pasta or eggs!

i do sometimes miss being able to eat a footlong sub, jumbo coke, and chips but.... then i look in the mirror or hold up a pair of jeans i can fit into and i wouldnt trade it for that sick stuffed feeling EVER!

hey rica!

have you been stressed? that greatly affects restriction?

what about the way your eating? maybe you should measure for a week or so to make sure your not eating to much?

are you going on liquids after an 'episode'? you may be swollen and the swelling may not have gone down completely and then you get sick again.

can you see a dr in the us and have an x-ray done on your stomache to check your band to make sure it hasnt slipped?

i would call your dr and see what he thinks!

(((((hugs))))))

michelle

that stinks kim!!!

i usually make my own too. i am picky!

michelle

THANKS SO MUCH!!!!

you guys are awesome!

he he rebecca i do get alot of people who havent seen me in a while that dont recognize me! sometimes that comes in handy if you dont WANT to say hi!! :devious

thanks vera! unfortunatly i WISH that was the reason i have been away! it does have a little something to do with it but mainly it was WORK! the months of june, july and august i was working 60-70 hours a week EVERY WEEK. it sucked!!

penni- definitally let me know the next time your in nashville! we can try again. thanks!

lisa- i miss you too! i'm trying to post more. we were all dressed up for a romantic dinner at home! 2 nights later we went to dinner at a fancy restaraunt and surprised me and rented a LIMO!!! i'll accept my crown later ROFLMAO!!!

thanks marsha i am flattered.

babs! i cant wait to talk to you again! did you get your before scanned in? YOU are tiny!!! i cant WAIT to see yours side by side!

teresa yes i am 5'-9" but maybe closer to 5'-10" it helps i am wearing 16's and can squeeze into 14's i just cant breathe or bend over!

LOL Lisa the dog is Dakota! he is a cute sweet thing! the cutie is calvin!

thank you bobby! i feel marvelous!

hey cindy! thanks i cant wait to see your pics too!

my tips...

1. dont drink with meals

2. eat dense protien first, then veggies then carbs

3. if you need a fill GET ONE!!! resriction is KEY!

4. Water

5. Exercise

i really appreciate everyones support and encouragement!

(((((hugs)))))

ooops

thanks ladies!

the 'other cutie' is a RNY patient that i am seeing.

donali- did you try hitting refresh? i resized the images after i saw how huge they were so they should be a normal size now.

i smoke.

pre-op i didnt have to quit i told them i smoked. they said to be EXTRA diligent about the breathing exercises. as fas as being post op no problems either. once i get to my goal weight i am going to try to quit again.

tell your friend to discuss this with their surgeon!

i have been trying to wait till i got to 200 to do new pics but since i have been on a 2 month plateau i thought i'd go on post some new ones

i am kicking up the exercise to break this plateau. i know i could use a fill since i can eat a cup and a half of food but i dont really have the money now so i am gonna try to sweat it out!

these are me at 219 two weeks ago...

AWWWWWE VERA!!!!!!

WHAT CUTE PHOTOS!!!!!

i like how you added the fireworks!! it looks like ya'll had a great time...and WOW you are TINY!!! i am sure your hubby sees fireworks when he looks at you!

congrats GIRLIE and keep up the good work!!!

michelle

i would ask your dr or the pharmacist if this med can cause swelling. thats where i think you would be getting increased restriction from.

michelle

Penni: 4/6/04 -- 47 lbs

Lisa: 5/5/04 -- 51 lbs

Becky 6/03/04 -- 53 lbs

Denice: 8/12/04--20 lbs

Leatha 05/29/03 - 67lbs

Michelle 4/6/04 -- 49.75 lbs

Marie 5/26/04 -- 39 lbs

Donali 1/23/03 -- 102 lbs

Kathy 5/21/04 -- 41 lbs

Cindy 7/22/04 -- 40 lbs

Teresa 5/8/04--63 lbs

Kelly 8/20/03 -- 65 lbs

Kyleigh 9/23/03--60lbs

Bright 10/28/03 -- 70lbs

Michelle 6/14/04-- 20lbs

Babs 6/23/03 -136

Nancy 8/27/03 -55 pounds

michelle - shellyj 8-18-03 - 130 pounds

1172.75 pounds total!

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5'-9" tall

started @ 35o in TIGHT 30/32's

Currently weigh 218!!!!!!!!!!

pants SIZE 16!!!!!!!!!!!!

tops XL, L or 14/16

i am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO close to my original goal which was SIZE 14!!!!!

only about 10-15 to go!!!!

hey tricia!

i dont know if penni will be here tommorrow. i am going to call her around 4-5 pm and will ask her. tommorrow is great for me 'cause i had planned to watch MNF as well!

michelle

hey TN girls! i just talked to penni and we are going to try to meet up at or after 6:30! PM me if you want my phone number to work something out!

michelle

hey bright!!!!

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! you were beautiful before but now you are glowing!!

Gorgeous before, gorgeous after, gorgeous inside... Girl, you have gorgeous dripping all over you!!

DRIPPING!!!! i couldnt agree more!!!! you little ireland delight!

michelle

I have lost 58 lbs in just under 15 weeks so I am happy with how it is going.

WOOOOOOWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE TERESA!!!! thats great!!!! i had a SUPER slow start till i got restriction. at 15 weeks i was down about 20 pounds. at 7 months down 38 pounds. you are doing it!

keep up the great work...and lets see some pics!!!

michelle

hey jennye!

i love the new pic! i cant wait to see a new comparison shot! your face is skinny!!!

thanks again!

and thank you too aud, mary and blossom!

michelle

hey kim,

i do the Atkins diet. i asked my surgeon and nutritionalist and they both gave me the thumbsup. they said the tiny amounts bandsters eat combined with low carbs makes you lose like a gastric bypasser.

as bandsters we are told to eat Protien, then veggies then carbs...well i do that but on my protien i make sure it doesnt have any sweet sauces on it and its low carb, veggies i just eliminated certain veggies (short term) and the carbs i eat are from low carb Pasta and bread's.

i had problems getting restriction so the first 7 months of banding i did diet (as best i could) and exercise to lose 38 pounds. since getting restriction the past 5 months i have dieted (and been able to stick to it) and lost 65 pounds.

i will only diet till i am at 190 pounds, maybe i'll stop at 199.999999 but for now i am saying 190-200. then i'll be ready for plastics and just maintaining my loss!

(I will not compare, I will not compare, I will not compare...grit my teeth...)

well i hope not.

we have both taken completely different approaches to banding and it has worked wonderfully for both of us!!! in fact i will be dieting till i get the next 30 off. its personnal choice i just wanted to get the weight off faster.

i hope you've un-gritted your teeth you'll need your jaws for dinner tonight!

(((((((hugs)))))))

michelle (who has been dieting off and on for the last year and CANT WAIT to just have to maintain)

ROFLMAO!!! since you've see donali's and lisa's boobs maybe i can muster the courage to do it??? i dont know!!

i am thrilled to report that the C cups were to small i was busting out so i am officially a D for now!!! please god dont let them get any smaller!!!

i cant WAIT to see your progress pics marie!

i had WLS, the lapband. in a year i have lost 103 pounds with the 25 i lost pre-op thats a total of 128!!

:banana i have gone from size 30/32 to size 16

:banana i no longer have pain in my feet or back

:banana i no longer obcess about food

:banana i am proud of my accomplishments

:banana i ended an unhealthy relationship

:banana i put myself first for a change

:banana i can shop at victorias secret!!

:banana i have lost 73% of my excess body weight (based on a goal of losing 175 total and having lost 128)

:banana i fear no seat with arms, booth, stairs, roller coaster etc.

:banana i have recieved so much support and made great new friends on this site.

i was so excited i posted my pics yesterday...if you missed them

http://www.picturetrail.com/southernbandgirl

i still have 30 pounds to lose before i try for plastics.

Michelle

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thanks i didnt notice how curvey i had gotten (curving in at the waiste instead of out!!) till i saw the pics.

denise my scars keliod to. i personnally could give a rats a$$ because i am having PS and that will probably all keliod as well. the only people who will see it are me and my hubby so as long as i have a good clothed appearance i think i'll be fine!

awwwe lisa i am not on instant messenger so i cant help you but i will be sending healthy food vibes your way!!!

(((hugs))))