SouthernSleever

As far as friends wanting you to lose weight all my friends were for it too but they don't realize that you might be smaller than them. Everyone was so supportive when I started losing weight but once I got smaller I got the whole "Woah! You are getting too skinny!" which really means, "OMG YOU ARE SMALLER THAN ME! STOP IT!" Oh well! I rarely talk to my bestfriend she was always a size 6 and I was an 18. Then she gained weight when she had her 2nd kid but was still smaller than me. Now that she's a 20 and I'm an 8 I rarely hear from her. I know it must be hard and a shift in dynamics since she hinges how she feels about herself on how often guys pay her attention. I still love her and love her heart but I know it's not easy.

Every month I gain between 3-5 lbs and it started in December which was about 3 months after my sleeve. It's the way my body has done the entire journey almost but it always comes right back off. It's water weight and not fat and I'm okay with that.

They played easy listening where I used to work out and I hated it. I love "stupid" music! Nothing can get my ass moving like some Britney Spears!

If you look like that Diva, I seriously can't talk to you anymore. I'm sure the jealousy I would feel would seeth through the computer screen and infect you Just playin'. You already look fabulous and not boxy at all. I feel like I have the sponge bob square butt/back thing going on and I think some lip is needed on my waist in the back. Can't wait to hear more about your experience. As always you are a step ahead and I love watching your progression! Hugs and healing!

Regret that I didn't do this in my early 20s or hell even my teens.

You can take the band out but the damage it does is NOT reversible. Go to Obesity Help and read all the weight loss failures on lap band. Many of those people have had them slip, erode their stomachs among other problems. Not to mention many don't even lose the weight on the band. Several spend their days only eating sliderfoods like icecream because they can't tolerate anything solid. Lap band is the worst weight loss surgery imo. I started out on the lap band train too and quickly got off the more I read about it. Don't you think once you have the band taken out you will gain the weight back? If so then it's not really reversible and not a long term solution. VSG has far less complications, you can eat the same foods as everyone else just smaller portions, it's safer and you don't have to get it filled/unfilled which can cost a ton of money.

Okay probably a TMI question but had it gotten skinnier? Sorry if that's TMI and feel free not to answer, the question just popped into my head.

Wow I hope things look up for your soon! <hugs>

It's pure jealousy and I still think the grass is greener

Bahaha! I have a couple pairs of really tight jeans that make it where my thighs (mostly just extra skin) doesn't rub against and it's such an awesome feeling! To feel the breeze between your thighs you'd think they were angel kisses I love your "Fat me is rollin in her grave right now"!

Oh girl, just search for Dr Aceves and you will find nothing but glowing reviews for him here. I did NOT go alone, my Mother went with but a girl in our group did and she had a great time. Once you are there with all the other surgery girls you form a little group and check on each other. I wouldn't hesitate to go alone, in fact it might be easier in that you don't have to worry about anyone but yourself. You don't need to lift bags because they have a driver for that (bring tip money) and everything is taken care of. The nurses speak great English and the staff attends to every need you have and even those you didn't know you had. You are in THE BEST HANDS!

You are doing amazing and you look fantastic! Keep up the good work and the 100s feel better than any food ever tasted!

You look amazing!!!

Dammit warrior! Get your head out of your :ciappa: and get your stuff together! You only have 25lbs to go! Just quit it with the sugar already, dude you were on such a roll! Nahhhh seriously You can do it, we all have slip ups and we just pick up and get going again. I think a sugar detox would be good for you and then just getting back on plan :hug:

Um people are crazy that's all I can say. Any of you who have had babies can remember this same crap from when you were pregnant. People telling labor horror stories, don't eat this, don't touch this, don't sleep on your back. The insane things people think to say to each other. I would have said, "Thanks for sharing!" and moved on. :bolt:

You look awesome coops! Congrats! :tea:

Wow woman, you look amazing. All that running really can change the shape of your body. I'm 15lbs less than you and I probably look like I weigh 30lbs more. You can see how the muscle you have really changes your body structure. I need to get exercising, i want to! Where is my motivation!? Other than running what else do you do to work out? You look fab congrats on all your success you def worked for it and deserve it all! :youcandothis:

That's the holy triangle *Angels singing* AHHHHHHHHHH!

Little Black Dress

Would be okay for the mushy stage or you could strain it (so the flavors are in the broth) for the clear stage. I wouldn't worry too much about nutritional info. All those things you are putting in there are good for you and at that point in post op you will be good to eat much at all.

I eat about 3-4 pieces of sushi and damn, now I've got a craving for some.

Omg skin bouncing back? That would be AMAZING! My tummy there is no hope for but perhaps my arms and thighs? Oh that would be fabulous because I don't really like the results/scars of either of those surgeries!

Slow loser WHAT!? Girl, I don't know who gave you that misinformation but you are not at all a slow looser. You look fab btw!

You can see my weight loss in my signature. I averaged my weight loss starting month 4 and it has been 3-4% of my body weight each month.

I get hit on constantly and that's the biggest compliment I could ever receive just because they are looking at girls who have been thin their whole lives as well. It's not just my friends comparing the old me to the new me, it's a fresh pair of eyes.