Foofy

The PBs are not so bad - really. Once you know that you are having a PB and not a heart attack, it is mainly just uncomfortable. Nothing to be scared of. I have been debating another fill, too. I just have had two (for a total of 3cc). I have a standard AP band, so I think I have quite a way to go, if I want to fill it all up. I just don't want to be in the situation of getting too tight and not losing because I am eating nothing but soft stuff. My big problem is listening to that little "stop" voice in my head. I really WOULD be full on less food, if I would just trust my stomach and not my eyes or my brain that says I have not finished the appropriate portion size. Maybe just a wee tiny extra fill would help jolt me in the right direciton without making me too tight?

At least you had fun, right?

I looked at it a few weeks ago, but didn't have the drive to start it. Dang it. If all you gals are going to do it, you are probably going to drop several lbs and get even further ahead of me. This means I'll have to do it, too. ;o) I'm going on vacation next Saturday, so maybe tomorrow is a good time to start. Perhaps I'll be a little tighter when I am around "bad" things.

Wow! That is one fierce tummy. You have GOT to be happy with those results.

So, what happens in Vegas doesn't STAY in Vegas, but comes home on your hips? ;o)

I think BooBooKitty's PS has the same opinion on binders (if I am remembering correctly) and Losingjusme's doctor in Tx used the stitching technique that required no drains. It's good to get these detailed reports on different techniques and surgeons, so we know the universe of what's available to us. I am in Montana, so I'd probably be lucky to even find a PS that has ANY post-WLS experience. I live in the state capitol and there is only ONE PS in town. But, I've got another year until I do it and this helps me consider my options. Maybe I can go on a PS vacation to Philly, Dallas, Salt Lake, or Seattle.... Thanks for the info.

Okay. My 18th anniversary is August 18, so I'll get to 220 by then. Then you have two more months to get to 220. We'll both get to celebrate our 18th anniversarys at our wedding weights. Yay!

Nessa, Snap out of it girl. 42 pounds is a very respectable loss in 7 months. I've lost 40.5 in the same time and I am VERY happy. You HAVE to start thinking in a more positive fashion. If that requires going to some sort of counseling, then DO IT. You have nothing to be depressed about that I can see. The important thing is to not let this funk you are in derail you. Just keep moving forward. Try to do something that reminds you of all you have accomplished. Make a list of all the good things (e.g., smaller clothes, easier time walking or going up stairs, more room in the chair, less knee pain) - whatever motivates you. Then look at that list every day and focus on ways to add to it. It's so frustrating to see people beat themselves up and lose hope when they are really doing quite well. Maybe you need to check in here more often. Group support is a very powerful thing. Hang in there.

Good to hear from you! You should NOT feel down. You have just joined the ranks of the many of us who are slow losers. However, I am sure you will soon be back to your rapid loser sttus. Your body is just fighting back a bit. You have put it through quite a lot over the last 7 months. Relax. If you stay the course, the weight will start to drop again. Just remember all you have accomplished and all the many, many NSVs you have (in addition to the SVs).

Robin, Here's how you do your own updates: Go to the message that has the latest table (the last one) Hit the "quote" button You should see a message box that has the table in it Delete the words "

Hi Bandpal, Thinking of you and your family. I hope your wife is getting better by the day. I am sure you are busy riding herd on Larry, Moe, and Curly in her absence, but don't forget to stop in and chat. You need to recharge your battery. You may have told us before and I didn't see it, but what is your dear wife's name?

The suspense on the last two pounds is maddening. We need an update!

Cindy, Not only do you and I have the same wedding weight, but we were both married 18 years ago. When is your anniversary? I'm gonna be annoyed if you beat me to 220.

Go to www.makemeheal.com and select before and after pictures. Then choose "breat reduction" from the pulldown menu. They have hundreds of pictures of before and after for breast reduction. You are bound to find at least one that fits your situation.

Way to go Cindy!!!!

Kashi Good Neighbors Cereal has something like 11 gms of fiber in a serving. I have about half a serving every morning with 2 ounces of yogurt, 2 oz of cottage cheese, and some blueberries. Whole grain, fiber, protien, fruit - heck the only thing that's missing is a veggie. Yum. I also LOVE fat free refried Beans and low fat cheese. Hooray for pooping!

Yay for the size 22s, Cindy. That does it - I'm putting the size 20 Tummy Tuck Jeans in the mail this week. Wear them in good health!!!! I am sure you will have big news once you get that new battery installed. Thanks for the encouragement. I AM going to get there. It's just gonna take some tiiiiime.

Name............Lbs Lost........% of wgt lost.......BMI Foofy...............40.5..................15%..................37.6 Sades...............35....................15.2%...............35.6 Shalee04...........61.....................24%................31.1 Bandpal.............77.66..................27%................34.1(47) Skinny_Jill..........50.....................22.5%..............32.7 Stephanie..........60.....................26%.................27.1 Hollyberries........99.....................27%.................37.7 linda.................42.5..................19%.................31.6 Abbisgood..........53.....................23%.................?? want2lose..........76.4...................26%................33.5 kandiceb............63.....................26%................27.6 Momto1plus1......63.6...................24%................32.2 MollyBrown.........36.....................12.5%..............36.5 TxArcher............98.....................24.5%.........52.8 to 39.8 Cindyg...............47.....................18.5%.................37 Close.................50.....................20%.................33.1 Tmusicmaker123..73.....................19%.................60.1 to 48.7 plump_princess....57.....................22%.................36 Mariegabrieleee....71.....................23%.................51.3 to 39.4 gabeekeeper.......101.....................30% ..................40.2 stranger138........36......................15%.................35 shortgal..............40......................18.5%..............33.8 Robin_Bird............76.....................25%................? Staysee..............70.....................20%................48.4 Hajohnson1..........45....................16.4%..............40.6 lindseyann2u........63......................?%.................? BarbBee..............57.......................19%...............42.1 Cherlita...............44.......................20%...............65 to 57.5 BandChick64..........86.....................28.7%.............34.5 TOTAL.......1771 Clawing my way forward. Look out!!! TxArcher and Hollyberries - when oh when are you two gonna cross that magic 100-pound mark???? You've both been teetering on the edge for quite some while now.

Ditto Bandpal. We're not nagging you, we just get concerned when you are not around. Tell your wife we are all pulling for her. I know you have a string community there in Israel to help you out, and you also have good wishes coming from abroad.

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........206...........198...........8 TxArcher.......308...........302...........285...........17 Foofy..........235...........233...........225.......... 8 Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163...........5 Hollyberries...257...........255...........247...........8 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........234...........236...........0 Sades..........197...........194...........185...........9 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........205.4.........198...........7.4 Shalee04.......187...........182...........177...........5 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........181.5.........176.5.........5 kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........253.5.........252...........1.5 kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10 Hajohnson1.....234...........229.2.........219...........10.2 Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15 Eulete P.......219...........219...........209...........10 wnr2lose.......211.8.........208.8.........200...........8.8 Yay!! Another pound!!!!

Think how empowered you'll feel when you win this thing!!!

Hey Bandpal, just checking in to see how your wife is doing. I have my fingers crossed for a speedy recovery. Stay strong.

Name............Lbs Lost........% of wgt lost.......BMI Foofy...............39.5..................14.4%.................38 Sades...............33...................14.5%.................35.5 Shalee04...........61.....................24%................31.1 Bandpal.............77.66..................27%................34.1(47) Skinny_Jill..........50.....................22.5%..............32.7 Stephanie..........60.....................26%.................27.1 Hollyberries........99.....................27%.................37.7 linda.................42.5..................19%.................31.6 Abbisgood..........53.....................23%.................?? want2lose..........76.4...................26%................33.5 kandiceb............63.....................26%................27.6 Momto1plus1......61.2...................23%................32.6 MollyBrown.........36.....................12.5%..............36.5 TxArcher............98.....................24.5%.........52.8 to 39.8 Cindyg...............47.....................18.5%.................37 Close.................50.....................20%.................33.1 Tmusicmaker123..73.....................19%.................60.1 to 48.7 plump_princess....57.....................22%.................36 Mariegabrieleee....71.....................23%.................51.3 to 39.4 gabeekeeper.......101.....................30% ..................40.2 stranger138........36......................15%.................35 shortgal..............40......................18.5%..............33.8 Robin_Bird............76.....................25%................? Staysee..............70.....................20%................48.4 Hajohnson1..........45....................16.4%..............40.6 lindseyann2u........63......................?%.................? BarbBee..............57.......................19%...............42.1 Cherlita...............44.......................20%...............65 to 57.5 BandChick64..........86.....................28.7%.............34.5 TOTAL.......1765.66 Dang. I still can't catch Sades, Stranger, and Hajohnson. Grrrr. Raynae - I updated your percentage. Way to come from behind and break that 100-pound tape!

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........206...........198...........8 TxArcher.......308...........302...........285...........17 Foofy..........235...........234...........225........... 9 Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163............5 Hollyberries...257...........255...........247............8 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........246...........236...........10 Sades..........197...........195.5.........185...........10.5 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........208...........198...........10 Shalee04.......187...........185...........177...........10 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........181.5.........176.5..........5 kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........253.5.........252...........1.5 kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10 Hajohnson1.....234...........229.2.........219...........10.2 Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15 Eulete P.......219...........219...........209...........10 wnr2lose.......211.8.........208.8.........200...........8.8 __________________ Uuuuugh. I WISH I was losing a pound a week. Amazingly, I can report my first loss in several weeks. Ta da!!! One pound!!!! Yippeee!!!!! I'm trying to bust it loose, and I know it will happen eventually. Eliptical trainer yesterday, weights today, walking and eliptical tomorrow. Drink, drink, drink. Persistence....

I definately feel your pain about the saggy skin. I used to have firm rolls of fat everywhere. While I am very glad for the loss of fat, I am depressed about the sagginess of my birthday suit. I knew there would be some sagging - but, gee whiz I was not ready for this. Also, when I wear a shaper I am amazed at how the edges of it are so visible on my now squishy skin. Rats! I'm already saving for PS. As for the bra, I posted about my favorite bra in the Nov 2007 forum. I LOVE the Lane Bryant balconette bra. Holy cow, it's like someone is walking behind me and holding each boob up in front of me. I cannot believe how high they are hoised up. My posture is fabulous when I wear it and I feel SASSY. I think I look 10 years younger when I where it. My boobs do NOT lay on my chest wall like they do with all other bras. Plus, it has great sides with 4 hooks to keep the "side boobs" in their place. I suspect I will be ordering that bra from Lane Bryant no matter what size I eventaully get down to. I LOVE it!!!!