JessiG1983

I love this post!!! Sometimes it is the little victories that mean the most!! For example, I went to a wedding on Saturday night and wore heels ALL night thru dancing and walking, etc and my feet didn't kill me (I'm talking for over 12 hrs!!) or the other night when my husband hugged me from behind and told me I was getting sooo skinny he felt like he was gonna crush my ribs. Love these little victories!!!

I love this post!!! Sometimes it is the little victories that mean the most!! For example, I went to a wedding on Saturday night and wore heels ALL night thru dancing and walking, etc and my feet didn't kill me (I'm talking for over 12 hrs!!) or the other night when my husband hugged me from behind and told me I was getting sooo skinny he felt like he was gonna crush my ribs. Love these little victories!!!

Sweat is just fat crying.

Down nearly 70lbs in approx. 6 months...my after is still in progress...

I know exactly what you mean!! Over the past few years I have had to use them several times!! What an embarrassing experience!! A couple of weeks ago I flew to Southern Cali and I didn't need the extender ( in fact I had a tail from where I needed to size down the belt), I actually had room in my seat and was able to use the tray table (pulled down and fully extended!!!) I almost cried (lol) I was sooo happy. You will definitely get there!!!

I feel this way ALL the time!! I say it when I run into someone who almost doesn't recognize me. Or when someone tells me how fantastic I look. I love it when I step on the scale and see that significantly smaller number. I love that I went to visit my sister in San Diego with my hubby and my mom. We ate some not so great things (though I mostly stuck to my diet) and LOST weight...everyone else gained weight on that vacation!!!

I had to stay over as that is just how my doctor likes to do things. The stay wasn't horrible... I was on oral pain meds and clear liquid diet. I was in significant pain the first 12 hrs post op. I agree with Keira, bring your own pillows, I SOOO wish I had done that. I walked like crazy to help with the gas pain and had to pee constantly because they kept me on IV fluids the entire stay. Plus they had the massaging boots on my legs anytime I was in bed to prevent clotting so anytime I wanted to get up it was quite an ordeal...and as you can imagine, bending at the waist was not super fun. Plus be ready to be woken constantly for vital sign checks. All in all, it wasn't so bad...I slept and walked a ton. I was happy to be home the next night to sleep in my own bed though!! Good luck!!

I had to stay over as that is just how my doctor likes to do things. The stay wasn't horrible... I was on oral pain meds and clear liquid diet. I was in significant pain the first 12 hrs post op. I agree with Keira, bring your own pillows, I SOOO wish I had done that. I walked like crazy to help with the gas pain and had to pee constantly because they kept me on IV fluids the entire stay. Plus they had the massaging boots on my legs anytime I was in bed to prevent clotting so anytime I wanted to get up it was quite an ordeal...and as you can imagine, bending at the waist was not super fun. Plus be ready to be woken constantly for vital sign checks. All in all, it wasn't so bad...I slept and walked a ton. I was happy to be home the next night to sleep in my own bed though!! Good luck!!

LOVE IT!!!!

Yesterday it was in high 80's and now today it's dropped down to the high 60's. I was actually cold so I went into my closet to pull out my once favorite black cardigan.
The cardigan I wore the day I had surgery and I haven't worn in many months.
Holy cow, I couldn't believe how huge it was on me! I mean, I guess I should've known because I've dropped 5-6 sizes since then, but putting that sweater on was a "wow" moment. It really put into perspective how far I've come. Especially considering the day of surgery, I couldn't button it because it was too tight across the tummy if I did.
So, I thought I'd share the difference. Here is me in the now massive sweater

I have issues with soft bread, things that carb count wise I try not to eat anyway. I am able to eat tortillas with little to no problems (I use Mission brand low carb tortillas).

also, being (thin) does not mean they are healthy either..

8 months out for me and 86 lbs down!! Extremely happy with my band!! Honestly the best advice I can give is get in all of your Protein and Water and find an exercise you can do (and can at least tolerate). Congrats on your band, keep up that positive attitude and you'll do great!!

Soo jealous!!! Can't wait to get the rest of this weight off and get some ps done!!! Looking good!!!

Wow, this is a really great question...I started looking into Lapband years ago but was always convinced I could just "do it on my own." Well after fighting with infertility for 7 years, trying everything I could to try and lose weight, getting to the point that I could no longer do all the active things I loved to do (long hikes, ride roller coasters, camping, riding ATV's, etc) Plus, although I was in pretty good health considering my weight (no hypertension, heart disease) but I knew that wasn't going to be the case forever. I knew it was time to look into it again. I knew I needed another tool in my arsenal. This time I was really ready, emotionally and physically, and don't regret it for a second.

I think we have ALL had these moments! I know I have...but I use it as motivation. Never again will I look like that!!! Use it to keep you moving, inside you KNOW you are not that person...now make the outside match the inside!! You can do it!!

I have 40 lbs to reach my goal of 130 lbs lost! After that, hubby and I will be trying for a baby

I am at goal and my Tummy Tuck is scheduled in 3 weeks!

My goal was/is to RIDE my Harley to Sturgis....No trailer....I could do it in August; but my husband had a total knee replacement...so not going to the rally this year. My reward a new pair of chaps...tight; sexy, and very expensive.

I want to go down to Mexico and renew my vows with my husband on the beach, in a summer wedding dress and actually take a honeymoon this time.

I'm in Australia and my daughter's dance school is planning a US trip to dance at Disneyland over the Christmas holidays 2013/2014. I'm going to be skinny and go on every single ride with her, not need a seatbelt extension on the plane and be comfortable for the 14 hour flight. Can't wait.

When I first started my journey I thought about how I would reward myself too! Somewhere along the way in this past year the constant weight loss distracted me and when I reached my goal (I lost 150 pounds in one year) I completely forgot about that. I'm skinny now hehe... what an AWESOME reward!! I wear size 4 jeans and size small shirts now... REWARD! Honestly, I can't think of a single thing I could give myself that would outshine what I have already done for me~ a new body is about the best reward I can imagine! Happy Losing Everyone!! Trust me, it's BEYOND worth every struggle you will encounter!

oooo... i have always said i want to throw a big "reveal' party! invite everyone i know... get a little makeover, a beautiful dress... and just Celebrate the success!
of course, i'd only serve healthy foods
of course all of you will be invited!

Ty and I will be married when we are our goal weights! We already know we will be married, I just can't wait to have the biggest party of my life (reception) in the dress I can only imagine myself when I am at my goal, and he said he was ok with waiting if I was.

I think I'm going to buy a ring so every time I look at my hand and see it, I am reminded of what I accomplished and how important it is to never be that huge again.