JosieK

hi fanny, this happened to me. i was concerned since one was pointing out a little more then the other one too.... they ended up getting more even about 6 mos out. the boobs are still a little uneven but i think this is normal for all boobs. but ask your doctor and see what he says.... josie

Allie said it best!

funny, funny mimilou ha!!! i just have to figure out how to do it when i get them since they will be physical photos. but i promise.... :bored::thumbup::thumbup:

thanks danny for keeping us posted....

Thanks mimilou and sue, i feel like you guys saw me from start to finish. sue, how's your surgery? you're up to the 6 mos mark as well. mimilou...we will help you through this...cant wait! josie p.s. they are sending me the before/after pics which i will post when i get them

hi, well i had my 6 mos post op (and final) appointment with my PS today. everything went well. he was happy with the scars since they are really very faint now. i was surprised by this since my scars after the lapband was put in..... stayed dark for a long time....weird right? my boobs are really starting to look natural since the swelling went away. i'm glad i didnt get implants. i was afraid they would be too small after the lift but for me...they are perfect. i gained 10 lbs since surgery. long story short...i had my band completely unfilled about 8 weeks after my PS because i was having trouble eating (not related to PS at all). plastic surgeon wants to see me in 6 mos to see if i need a little more lipo on my thighs. he isnt sure if the bulge is from the weight gain or that i need a little more. so i'm hoping i use this to get my act together to get the weight off. i'll be "dipped" if i went through all this (lapband and plastic surgery) to slip back into my old pattern. anyway i am soooo happy i did the plastic surgery since it really finished off the job the lapband started. good luck to all having surgery or are thinking about it. josie

Good luck allie.... Remember to rest, drink plenty of fluids, do breathing exercises and start walking as soon as you can...1step at a time. You have a flat tummy and perky boobs waiting for you on the other side! I'm so excited for you Josie

hi i lost my weight with sparkpeople.com if you have iphone there is a newer one that is good called... mynetdiary.com you can post your food both on your computer and your phone thks and good luck josie

Congrats tyhelms... this is definitely one of the best NSV's. it is also a great motivational tool to keep going here's to a "shrinking you" good luck josie

hey mary.... next time...give her a BIG M.Y.O.B tell her you have your own support system. i wish i would have done this years ago...... good luck on your journey josie

Welcome to lapband land.... i'm sure you will feel this is the best decision you've ever made. i had pain on/off for a few weeks after surgery. the fills do not really hurt. my doctor does them best but he has a nurse that's pretty good too. good luck on your journey.... remember to drink Water, eat Protein and move, move, move josie

hi everyone, i weighed in today. lost 4.5 lbs but that was after my 7.5 lb gain last week. so at least i'm heading in the right direction. weight watchers online has boards that have different challenges, etc. i joined one called "NNN-No Nighttime Nibbles" Night snacking is a HUGE problem for me and it's all compulsive eating. i start the minute i finish dinner and eat until i go to bed. to show how bad i can be....i've cleaned out my closets of all sugar...or so i thought. i was dying for chocolate. so i found chocolate icing and ended up eating that like an addict. let me correct that "I AM AN ADDICT" so i joined NNN and it seems to be working. they have some really nice people on there as well. and they are really nice about my lapband. i know these girls on/off for about 5 years... anyway just another tool to check out. this week i plan to journal. that seems to be key for keeping me honest. also saturday i head back to NY for a week. i plan to try to stick with the program as best i can. i'm heading to a barbell class at 5:30 tonight. china: by all means get your fill. this will help you with the physical part of your hunger....the fact that you keep showing up is great. i think if we keep facing this eventually we will get it. good luck.

here's the thread name: " Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread"

hi neesh, there are a bunch of us doing WW. i started doing it near goal but some people are doing it as they are losing weight. i'm doing it to help with the discipline of journaling and to help with head hunger. we have a thread to check in periodically. under search type in "weight watchers" and it will pull up good luck josie

ida...same thing happened to me. i wasnt nervous till right before surgery. what calmed me down was thinking about all the successful people that had gone before me and were glad they did it. they had new lives they were living. this really made me feel better good luck and breathe deeply if you get scared.... it will be the best decision you ever made for yourself (or at least one of them) josie

Nope...i met with my doctor wednesday night for his seminar....i had surgery 2 days later....no pre-op. count your blessings is what i say.... good luck on your journey josie

hi everyone, i still have this after almost 3 years but have gotten used to it. i actually can feel the food finally go through. it's a weird sensation when it pushes through. and after that..... i can eat a horse. in the morning and afternoon i am still a bit tight. so i eat foods compatible to my situation (ie. oatmeal or cheerios for Breakfast, etc) good luck everyone josie

i drank it as soon as i wasnt nauseous

deepinfl...i had very similar experience to you re: hardly any pain with plastic surgery compared to lap band and also not really nauseous with PS compared to previous surgeries. i was deathly nauseous with the lap band surgery. josie

hi lilmissy... dont give up... my doctor had a theory i totally agreed with...he felt if i could stick to a pre-op diet..i probably wouldnt need a band. post surgery the band helped me with the enormous hunger i felt 24/7. for me...pre-op didnt reflect my post-op performance. dont get me wrong...post-op i did have to practice healthy skills in order to take the weight off and i worked hard at it.......but the band helped me. good luck in whatever decision you make.... josie

hi i haven't eaten breakfast in 3 years...morning is always tight for me. i try to get a Protein shake down late morning. this seems to give me the best energy boost. when i talked to my doctor about it when i was first banded...he said "if you arent hungry....dont eat" made sense to me! good luck

the biggest thing i miss....is the italian subway sandwich....but i will say it is a small price to pay...to have my new life.... i have read where some people can eat sandwiches...it is such an individual thing.... but i know what it is like to be "jonesing" for something.... good luck in your journey josie

hi everyone, well i got through the dinner...almost. i ended up having ice cream at the end but i'm ok with it...i didnt snack all day so that is one behavior i changed (yesterday anyway). today so far so good. thanks diva for my birthday card....i think with the unfill as long as we keep trying and checking in.... we have a chance to lick this hunger problem. i hear ya' about getting offered fruit when we want something else sharon, i've heard stories about people in WW being against surgery but WW's official stance is not against it. my lecturer actually is quite interested in it and trying to learn more so she can help me....i dont tell everyone but the few i've shared with have been cool about it.... if they arent cool you know what???? too bad on them :crying: jolly, thanks for the birthday wishes....ouch i burned myself ha!!! i actually had a candle in my ice cream even tho' i really dont like being the center of attention :thumbup: china: thanks for bday wishes... see you tomorrow! have a great day everyone so far i've eaten 2 meals, no Snacks and have 7 points left for dinner. josie

Cherish....this is BIG deal!!!! Congrats!!!! and keep on keepin' on! josie

hi everyone, thanks diva for the support well i'm 2 for 2 at getting to the gym this week. had a great spin class today i'm also tracking every morsel i put in my mouth. i'm trying to avoid between meal snacking because i find once i start...i cant stop. let's see how that goes. today is my birthday and i chose a seafood restaurant. i have left 10 points for it plus activity and bonus points available if i need them. i'm going to try to stay in the 10 points. anyway hope everyone is having a WW day! josie