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Everything posted by liberty2003
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THE GOOD, THE BAD and THE UGLY
The Good: Its good Watching the scale moving down The Bad: Having Self esteem issues..Depressed again The Ugly: Having people tell me i took the easy way out ~Kristen
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R there foods that you eat & the next day you gained
Chinese food LOL
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Favorable Attention: Do you project the right signals?
I don't really have alot of self esteem or confidence..My momfriends tell me all the time guys are checking me out..I obviously don't know what i am doing..LOL..I am not the kinda person who will walk up to someone and say "hey..You look good, can we talk?"..LOL..I just starting dating this really great guy so the attention from other guys is good but i don't need to pay attention that well right now... ~Kristen
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Who Still Drinks Caffeine In The Morning??
I have Coffee at least once or twice a day..And water in between..I was never told no coffee..Just no Soda..i would never give up my Cup of Joe LOL
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Food no-no s
Any kind of steak gets me stuck and PBing..Sausage too.. haven't had a problem with anything else though
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Excess Skin
I am very happy with my health and the weight loss. My biggest thing is i have been heavy since i was born..I want to be able to look good with clothes on and WITHOUT..I don't want to spend the rest of my life with saggy skin. Im still not sure about the PS but we shall see when i get down to goal..
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Do you look in the mirror and still see the "old" you?
I totally agree with this one ...I went from a 30-32 to a 22/24 right at this moment..Even though i don't see it in the mirror..I can def feel it in my clothes. :scalesno:
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Who is having success with their Band?
I had surgery 08/10/2005.. I have 4 fills totalling 1.75cc.. I am down 77.5 lbs..I had no complications WHATSOEVER..Except..the occasionaly PB..But i haven't had those in months.. I LOVE MY BAND :scalesno: ~Kristen
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Dr Kwon and Dr Vinces
Hello Mcfly's.. What are all you up too..Haven't heard from anybody in months.. Please update me on everyone's stats.. oh yeah..when is Mauri's next support meeting ~Kristen
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What's *good* about being fat?
Have plenty of room in stores..People tend to move away if your big oh and when i was really bigger i had no social life..so .... ~Kristen
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Excess Skin
I am excess skin city..I still have 77 lbs to loose..And it ain't going to get any better..I have Bat wings bigger then BATMAN..I have loose skin on my inner thighs, My boobs sag (i am 23) and i look like a 90 year old...My stomach is getting flappy (where most of the weight is)..My doc says my TT should be covered underneath Insurance..But i still want everything else done but i am not sure i can afford it. I have been trying to pay off bills now so that if it comes down to it..I might be able to get another loan but i don't see that happening either.. :mad:
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Anyone from NY area??
Dr Kwon Patient :mad:.. Orange County NY -77.5 lbs 1 year post op :mad: What are you up too?
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Do you look in the mirror and still see the "old" you?
I still see the old me *sigh*..I am down 77.5lbs and even though i see the weight loss i still feel HUGE...But i am slowly changing. ****I have a boyfriend now :mad: **** we have only been dating since 08/18 but i have been talking to him since 08/01//I am also noticing alot of other guys looking at me now :mad:..So Yes i still see the old me..But again its changing.. ~Kristen
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Tummy tuck *pics*
You look Great..Thanks for posting the pic.. ~kristen
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It's my One Year Band Anniversary...
Wow Margo..The Difference is amazing..GREAT JOB!!!! Keep going ~Kristen
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3 years out
Wow..Vera..you look Amazing..Truly an inspiration for us Bandster Babies..Thanks for posting the pics. Your kids are soooo cute..Keep up the Great work..! ~Kristen
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Whippledaddy Has Passed Away
Prayers will be said...Rest in peace and pain free..
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I got Pierced :)
I got it done @ 11pm because they guy was behind on his other clients before me...
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Can only hope to lose 65% of excess weight???
I have 154.5 lbs to loose..I have already lost 77.5 (i am 50%) there. I would be happy with 65%..But its really up to you. I have started to exercise and REALLY watch what i eat..Its def making a difference..65% is just a standard..I want to make 100% weight loss. Kristen
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I Am Now Officially In The 2 Figure Zone
GOOD JOB!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOO Awesome!!!!
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What will you do with your underwear??
I love Lane Bryant's Clevage enhancing bra's Holy crap did i become huge LOL.. I just cleaned out my closet of clothes and i got ride of 3 garbage bags full of clothes..1 garbage bag was from bra's and undies..Since i did wear a size 10 undies..UGH, They were huge
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I got Pierced :)
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Twentysomething Bandsters
Just wanted to say hello to everyone and wish everyone luck who has surgery coming up...Today is my 1 year mark and i am down 77.5 and loving every minute of it..I can't wait to see what the next year will bring ... Have a great night PS//just turned 23 two days ago..What a great gift to myself...Also getting my eyebrow pierced tonight
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1 Year Band Anniversary
Hey Everyone... Tdy is my 1 year mark..I just got back from my doctors office and i lost another 5.5 lbs for a total for year one of 77.5 lbs.. I am soo excited! I have to say that its been a rough year.. between family issues, Death in family, Moving, etc that i am very proud of what i accomplished. I love my BAND and wouldn't change anything for the world. I am going to get my eyebrow pierced tonight as a reward for doing so well.. Thanks for all the support... Kristen
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Does anyone have a scale addiction?
I have a scale addiction...started the last 3 weeks, I weigh once a day. Right when i get up in the morning.. ( it keeps me focused)..What i weigh on my home scale is almost exactly my doctors scale. I try to worry about what it says but some days i do..Like Tdy..Yesterday was my b-day and i ate WAY more then i should of. Tdy i gained a little bit and tommorow i have to go see my doctor (1 year bandanniversary)...JOY Kristen