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KAATNS

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    KAATNS got a reaction from Bruce Peter in Is It True What They Say???   
    Would it be wrong of me to ask for before and after pictures and I'll be the judge?
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    KAATNS got a reaction from Bruce Peter in Is It True What They Say???   
    Would it be wrong of me to ask for before and after pictures and I'll be the judge?
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    KAATNS got a reaction from Bruce Peter in Is It True What They Say???   
    Would it be wrong of me to ask for before and after pictures and I'll be the judge?
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    KAATNS got a reaction from Bruce Peter in Is It True What They Say???   
    Would it be wrong of me to ask for before and after pictures and I'll be the judge?
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    KAATNS got a reaction from Bruce Peter in Is It True What They Say???   
    Would it be wrong of me to ask for before and after pictures and I'll be the judge?
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    KAATNS got a reaction from Bruce Peter in Is It True What They Say???   
    Would it be wrong of me to ask for before and after pictures and I'll be the judge?
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    KAATNS got a reaction from Bruce Peter in Is It True What They Say???   
    Would it be wrong of me to ask for before and after pictures and I'll be the judge?
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    KAATNS got a reaction from BayougirlMrsS in Is It True What They Say???   
    You're the best!
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    KAATNS reacted to BayougirlMrsS in Is It True What They Say???   
    @@KAATNS awww... Sweet heart ... i missed you so much. De-throned.. Never i was keeping it warm for you.
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    KAATNS got a reaction from BayougirlMrsS in Is It True What They Say???   
    I've been de-throned! Take it away Bayou!! Missed you guys bunches!!
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    KAATNS reacted to BayougirlMrsS in Just curious....   
    @@AuburnDarling Don't want to get into a big debate with anyone about the band... I have had mine since 2009. I love my band and she loves me back. I'm in it for the long haul. Having the band doesn't stop me from living my life. And I know of many people who have had there band removed and kept the weight off. So, it is doable...but its not the norm. A lot get it removed because they went in thinking that the band is a "sure thing" and when they failed to following the rules and make life changes.. they blamed the band. After all surely it couldn't have been them (sarcasum) But like any other WLS weight gain is a possibility. I know plenty that has Sleeve & GB that gained the weight back. It's all about what you put in it and what you want to get out of it
    I watch everything i eat, but mostly how i eat. Does the band help keep me in check, sure it does, but so did every other diet....till i stopped.... WW has points, Jenny has pre packed meals, Atkins had counting carbs... ETC... I made the choice to have it done and to take responsibility for what i would have to do to make it work. I exercised 5-6 days a week and walked everyday. I still walk everyday. I just don't go to a gym, but thats a diff. story. Ask yourself... on my previous diets, did i lose the weight and keep it off for a long period of time? Was the weight loss short lived? What did i do to lose the weight and gain it back? Did I make life choices in what and how i eat? did i exercise? Do you have a good support system? Why are you wanting to lose weight? Is it for you? family? significant other? Am i wanting to lose it to help a relationship? Am i prepared to lose friends & others? You should sit down and think of these things.
    things that change: You, in every aspect. Your weight, frame of mind, confidence, energy, the way you look at life and how life looks back at you. Your family & friends... some will support you and some won't. Being your biggest cheerleader.... because if you are waiting on other to give out all the At-a-girl you will need... you will be disappointed.
    Of course you can get it removed.... though i don't see why anyone would want to unless it's medically needed. It's like saying... Im only going to get this pacemaker put in till my heart does what it's supposed too... Im only getting this stint put in till i learn to eat right, stop smoking, exercise.... See the point.
    Im going to keep mind as long as i possibly can... and if something should happen, ill cross that bridge when or if it happens.
    seek out a good addiction therapist... weight loss is mostly in the head.... after all you can lose the weight.. the problem we all had was keeping it off.....
    Good luck in what ever your choose too do.
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    KAATNS reacted to BayougirlMrsS in Is It True What They Say???   
    @5.0junkie I just Talked to steph. I think she may be coming backkkkkk. Lol
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    KAATNS reacted to 5.0junkie in Is It True What They Say???   
    As the originator of this thread I do hereby declare miss bayou girl as the official judge. Only in a visual sense though...... All other matters of judgement shall be at the sole discretion of the judge.
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    KAATNS reacted to BayougirlMrsS in Is It True What They Say???   
    I offered back in 2013. Lol. But what had happen was.... Lol. ICame to the op a few days last and steph snagged the job from me
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    KAATNS reacted to BayougirlMrsS in Is It True What They Say???   
    @illailla. If you will notice the s post was started wayyyyy back in 2013 Back when the guys weren't as worried about us "girls" being in y'all site. As you can see we Use to have a great time.
    This was one of my favorite post.....
    By the why. Now that steph aka @@KAATNS is married again.... I think I should take over the judging responsibilities..... What do you think
    @5.0junkie?
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    KAATNS got a reaction from Bruce Peter in Is It True What They Say???   
    Would it be wrong of me to ask for before and after pictures and I'll be the judge?
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    KAATNS got a reaction from Bruce Peter in Is It True What They Say???   
    Would it be wrong of me to ask for before and after pictures and I'll be the judge?
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    KAATNS got a reaction from Bruce Peter in Is It True What They Say???   
    Would it be wrong of me to ask for before and after pictures and I'll be the judge?
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    KAATNS reacted to BayougirlMrsS in Tummy tuck ....   
    I can post public the pic without box ... Everyone would see my Cochie.... Lol. Even though she is soooo cute and pretty now. Hehe. No more fat cat
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    KAATNS got a reaction from Bruce Peter in Is It True What They Say???   
    Would it be wrong of me to ask for before and after pictures and I'll be the judge?
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    KAATNS got a reaction from opiesquishy in LapBand-friendly fast food (don't judge me!)   
    Panera has an awesome "hidden" menu with lots of Protein options.
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    KAATNS reacted to AutumnPunkin in Excess skin - warning photos   
    So today I was asked about excess skin. So I wanted to share my skin. Warning there are photos of me in my bra.
    So a little about me.
    I had gastric bypass on Halloween 2013.
    Hw: 333 pounds
    Surgery weight: 283 pounds
    Current weight: 180 pounds
    Estimated excess skin weight from doctor: 20 pounds
    Height 5 foot 6 inches
    Size 10 stretchy, size 12 regular fit, size 14 tight fit.
    Size M shirts
    Size WHEN I started 4xl
    I will try to attach some before, after and skin photos.
    Goal weight 140-150 pounds.
    Goal life: healthy, and live life to the fullest
    I wanted to share these because I look not so bad with clothing. I don't like having the excess skin, but it doesn't define me.
    Remember it can take up to two years for skin to shrink.
    I am not ashamed of my excess skin. Do I wish it was gone, yes I do, but life unhealthy was much worse
    I hope this does not deter you to lose weight and have this surgery, because this life is so much better and it is worth it!
    Let me know if you have any questions
    I will likely do this again when I hit goal weight. As you can see in the below pictures, I still have a lot of adipose tissue in the skin, so I am sure it will get better
    Cheers!











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    KAATNS reacted to Kathy812 in Excess skin - warning photos   
    Autumn thanks for being so candid. These photos do not deter me. Like you, I know after the sleeve surgery life will be so much better. Saggy skin is Very small price to pay to be healthy.
    By the way, good job on the weight loss. Wishing you continued success
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    KAATNS reacted to catfish87 in Band Filled to Capacity, still no restriction.   
    Somethings not right...
    You say "Everything appears to be as it should be. My doctor is scratching his head, and I am very frustrated." And you say you have "no restriction". NONE????
    I'd be interested in seeing the copy of the fluoroscopy. Does it show ANY restriction....is your band "buckled" correctly still?
    I hope you get some answers. Its frustrating when you do your part, and the band isn't doing it's part.
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    KAATNS reacted to JustWatchMe in LapBand-friendly fast food (don't judge me!)   
    Oh I miss my Jimmy Johns. Unwich? No bread?

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