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My first procedure was done in 2001. I had a breast reduction from 38DDD to 36C. I am now a 38D (I had another son in 2004) so that kind of changed things. I would like to get them fixed to be a little fuller. But over all one of the best decisions I ever made. The second was the LB done in 2006. My scars a very minimal and my port scar is about 4 inches lower than it was when it was first done. When I got down to 160ish my port stuck out like a sore thumb. I also had my teeth done {Vaneers (sp?)} in 2008. Again best decision ever I smile like never before. Better than braces ever did! I would love to have a tummy tuck with lipo. I have two boys that were both 10lb each. I am 5'1 needless to say I was streched everywhich way. My tummy has never recovered. Add the weight loss and its even worse. I have alot of saggy skin I pull up to see what I would look like with out it. So in the mean time I wear a body slimmer just one of the high waisted kind without the leg part. I works but I cant wait to get rid of it!

In October I will have been banded for 4 years, and I am going to celebrate by getting to my goal or close as hell to it!:wink2: Current BMI 34/ 180lbs ...eek:crying: Goal BMI 25 or 125 lbs That is 50-55 lbs to loose in 6mos. Im a slow loser. So if anyone has any tips I would love it!:smile2:

In October I will have been banded for 4 years, and I am going to celebrate by getting to my goal or close as hell to it!:confused: Current BMI 34/ 180lbs ...eek:crying: Goal BMI 25 or 125 lbs That is 50-55 lbs to loose in 6mos. Im a slow loser. So if anyone has any tips I would love it!:biggrin:

:smile:Good morning losers, I have discovered Chocolate Cherrios....these are awesome. I put some in a baggie this morning to eat for breakfast along with my coffee (not together of course) and I am felling pretty good. Not sure yet if they are good for your or not but it did help with my sweet tooth. Also I thought I would post my revised work out schedule for anyone interested... Monday...Spin/Cycle 1hr class Tuesday...Cardio Kickbox 1hr class Wednesday..Spin/Cycle 1hr class Thursday...Strength training/Bootcamp 1hr each Friday...Spin/Cycle 1hr class Saturday/Sunday light swim, walking or bike riding witht he kids :wink2:

:smile:Good morning losers, I have discovered Chocolate Cherrios....these are awesome. I put some in a baggie this morning to eat for breakfast along with my coffee (not together of course) and I am felling pretty good. Not sure yet if they are good for your or not but it did help with my sweet tooth. Also I thought I would post my revised work out schedule for anyone interested... Monday...Spin/Cycle 1hr class Tuesday...Cardio Kickbox 1hr class Wednesday..Spin/Cycle 1hr class Thursday...Strength training/Bootcamp 1hr each Friday...Spin/Cycle 1hr class Saturday/Sunday light swim, walking or bike riding witht he kids :confused:

WOW it does feel good to know that I am not the only one that found ways to eat around my band. Great support and workin out is the only way to beat that way of cheating. I hear if anyone needs to talk,vent or confess...lol

Lora, so sorry to hear about your loss. I cant imagine what you are going through! God bless you. Well honey I am in the same boat started at 215 got down to 169 then back up to 180. My blog has more details, no matter what you do exercise that is the one thing that worked for me..the minute I stop the weight wouldnt budge. I am always looking for food/protien tips...I am still confused on what to eat and when even being 3 years banded! Good luck--keep in touch!

Well I guess I am no longer considered a newbie. Banded 10/2006 and have 3 fills. I have gained 15 of the 40lbs I lost. WOW I never ever thought that would be possible. BUT fellow new bandsters it is. As a food addict I learned how to eat around my band junk food is my vice. As I look back can now see that I am a slow loser. I started at 215 and got down to 160-165. And thats were I got discouraged. I saw everyone else losing and looking great and I was just inching along. I went back into my old way...now I for sure cant eat as much as I used to, believe me I tried and have PB'd more than anyone should. So here I am re-dedicating myself to the band lifestyle. I must say that here is where I find the most support. I dont have a doctor, no support group, in fact I have new insurance and am finding it difficult to get fills covered 1) due to pre-exisiting clause and 2) hard to find a doc who will take someone elses patient. Anywhoo, I will be blogging alot more often..see ya later:thumbup:

Well I guess I am no longer considered a newbie. Banded 10/2006 and have 3 fills. I have gained 15 of the 40lbs I lost. WOW I never ever thought that would be possible. BUT fellow new bandsters it is. As a food addict I learned how to eat around my band junk food is my vice. As I look back can now see that I am a slow loser. I started at 215 and got down to 160-165. And thats were I got discouraged. I saw everyone else losing and looking great and I was just inching along. I went back into my old way...now I for sure cant eat as much as I used to, believe me I tried and have PB'd more than anyone should. So here I am re-dedicating myself to the band lifestyle. I must say that here is where I find the most support. I dont have a doctor, no support group, in fact I have new insurance and am finding it difficult to get fills covered 1) due to pre-exisiting clause and 2) hard to find a doc who will take someone elses patient. Anywhoo, I will be blogging alot more often..see ya later:thumbup:

Thank you to, I love your blog and the tummy is looking good. Hopefully soon after I drop this 40ish pounds I can go for the TT/BA.

Hi everyone I am getting ready for my next fill, I am at 7.5cc right now. In the meantime quess what I get to do..a liquid diet for one week then a high protien diet for the 2nd week...a little kick start my docs says I am a slow loser. Right now I have 40-42lbs to lose I wanted 145 doc says I should be 135. Here is my most current comparisson pictures.

One word .......Bikini

Oh boy just had by what seems like the worst PB, this time it was with cauiflower(sp) and chicken... OH BOY that did not go down well...sticking to liquids the rest of the day.

Read all that you can any question you have is on here! This is the first and best site I have found for LB. I went for my seminar in 8/06 and had my LB 10/06 so it was very fast, but I was pretty prepared bcuz I was here everyday reading and reading and asking silly questions. Good Luck !

Oh boy yes the PB's. I have had more than I can count for reasons I can and cant explain. One food will go down like butter one day then the next day no going down. I ALWAYS make sure I know where the bathroom is and always have a plastic cup in my car cuz it can happen anywhere anytime! You will know when its comming ...bad bad pain in the middle of your chest then the slim ( your siliva (sp?) wont go down either so you just spit your spit out until something follows or the food finally goes down. My word of advise DONT drink anything when this happens it will make it worse and this includes your own spit--gross I know but someones got to say it.

This is my favorite subject. I am actually gurgling now drinking my protein shake. I have been banded for over a year and it doesnt go away. My friends and family still crack up when I do it. Its just something you have to get used to. I work in customer service so I have to hope one calls when I am drinking something cuz that means I have to hit the mute key real fast or they think im burping...haha.

Spinning seems very hard for an outsider but believe me it is great fun way to get cardio in. My advice...go at your own pace but keep moving, your butt will be sore at first but it gets better! I have been doing the class for a while without the shoes or the seat, but since I moving up to 2 days a week I will invest in the shoes and the padded butt biking shorts!!! the padded seat moves around to much for me. look for an instructor that will push you and that changes up the routine a little. Yell, scream when you need to boost yourself up that "hill", then clap for your self after making it up that "hill" it helps!

1 CIB 1 vitamin water 3/4 c special K low carb cereal w/ 1/2 banana 1 c baked potato soup 1/2 carrots/beans cooked well 1 bottle water 1 small peice of fish with 1/2 carrots/beans cooked well, 1/4 c mashed potato.

HEY....Telly are we the only ones exercising??????

Thanks Telly. Each week I set new goals for myself to help push me and keep me motivated. Journaling my workouts really helps me! Along with seeing your progress...I know I can do it. I think tomorrow I will go for a brisk walk outside if it doesnt snow---Chicago weather is crazy bananas! Anywhoo, this is what I did today; warm up 5 min treadmill 2.5-3.8 circuit training: 20lbs 2 sets 15 reps <----up'd my weight and reps seated leg press leg extension seated leg curl leg curl seated row hip Abduction ---just added this today--oh it burns hip Adduction ---just added this today----yikes, ouch fixed pull down chest press lateral raise shoulder press bicep curl tricep press 20 minutes on the treadmill speed 2.5- 3.8 incline 0-9.6 5 minute stretch

missed yesterdays workout, did a lot of cleaning and moving yesterday at work. Today: warm up 5 min treadmill 1.5-3.0 circuit training: 10/15lbs 2 sets 12 reps seated leg press leg extension seated leg curl leg curl seated row fixed pull down chest press lateral raise shoulder press bicep curl tricep press 20 minutes on the tm cardio pre set program speed 2.5- 3.8