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When someone asks me how I lost so much weight, I tell them that I am eating a lot less, cutting out sugar, and I joined a gym. No lies there. If someone were to actually come out and say "Did you have surgery?", I think that I am at the point now that I could tell them. I haven't specifically told anyone "No, I didn't have surgery." It really helps that my mom has lost about 100 lbs in the past 3 years, so everyone thinks I am doing what she did. No one in my small town even thinks about WLS.

Those pics are horrible... Hope you are feeling better today.

cute Betty Boop! Today I plan on taking a 30 minute walk when I get off of work. If DH isn't home to stay with DD, then I will do Tae Bo or Slim in 6 DVD... along with 500 crunches.

The only people that were supportive were people here at work that have had it done. My DH was also, after he knew how bad I wanted it. No one else was supportive. I still think my mom doesn't like the idea...

Awesome!!!!!

I SERIOUSLY doubt P'Nut is an alcoholic... sounds to me like she is just having fun! :confused:

My surgeon recommended not swallowing anything larger than a Birth Control pill. He said to get everything in liquid or chewable form. My PCP absolutely doesn't want me crushing pills or even breaking them in half. He says you aren't really getting the full amounts if you do that...

Yikes John!!! Glad to here you aren't too bad off. I hope you are able to get your medical bills paid for. And I hope they put that dog down!

Where is our beloved P'Nut? She must be busy losing tons of weight at the gym? I am sending good thoughts and prayers out for Amy today... can't wait to hear about her surgery!

Congrats Tricia!!! I was hoping everything would go smoothly for you guys! SO happy for ya!

OK~ here goes. Treadmill~30 min- completed Elliptical~30 min-completed 500 stomach crunches- COMPLETED (can't believe it) (we will see how many of those crunches get done tonite)

How have I never seen this thread? Or maybe I have and forgot about it? Can I join? :confused: What do you do... post your daily exercise?

Wish there was still a delete button!

Well all I can say is I have lost more than my friend who had bypass 6 months before me.... so the comment of bypass patients lose faster than banded just isn't a fact at all. The majority might, but there are tons of us that have lost close to 100 lbs in less than a year. If bypass was my ONLY option, I would have done it. Thank God I didn't. I absolutely love my band. We get along great. Now that I have lost 90 lbs, I am wanting to eat healthier and exercise, I just love it. My opinion with the band though are these: 1. Aftercare (fills) is a MUST. 2. EXERCISE is a MUST. (we ALL need it to be healthy) 3. Water is a MUST. 4. Your compliance and not trying to eat around the band is a must. Basically, not all people are cut out for the band. My DH would be a better bypass candidate, just because I don't think he could do what I do. Good Luck to you and I hope you do your research and do not let the Dr. sway your decision. EDIT******* My brother in law works with a girl that had bypass and I saw her the other day... She used to be over 300 lbs and now I doubt she weighs 130lbs on her 5'-9" large frame. She looks horrible, feels horrible and she can not stop losing weight. They do not know what is wrong with her. She is the #1 reason I am THANKFUL I didn't have the bypass. That doesn't happen to everyone, but she scares me now!

I am truly sorry that this happened to you! I know how it feels, not with a roller coaster, but with the seat on a plane. My one and only time to ride a plane, I BARELY fit. I pretended the seat belt closed, but it didn't. Thank goodness I was sitting next to my toothpick cousin. It was HORRIBLE still. There are thousands of things I have never done because I was afraid I wouldn't fit or break things... Still think that now and my hubby and friend's look at me like I am crazy, but when you are cautious for 24 years, you don't just think it is ok the next day. Next summer they won't be able to keep you off that ride! Good Luck!

Wow, they are all dressed up!

I like the 3rd pic best, but I think the guys would like the first one best...

Congratulations!

You will do great! Good luck to you...

Almost 8 months here and not a problem in the world!

Look at those skinny legs!

Reading your last post Diane has gotten me thinking also. I only have 40 more pounds to lose! I want it gone before Christmas... I am up off my butt too! You can do this, we can do this! I have sworn off the sugar and I will start going to the gym more often! I am really increasing my cardio too.

Guess I should have told Amy good luck and well wishes yesterday!!! Maybe she will sneak a peek on here today sometime... Amy~ I truly wish you all of the best in Mexico. You seriously are going to kick ass as a bandsters considering how well you have been doing already. Much luv for you and we all can't wait to hear all about it!!! Speedy Recovery to you girl!!!

Jacqui~ The only reason that I have energy at 5AM is because I wake up at 3:30AM and have an hour's drive to work... There is NO way I could pop right up outta bed and start working out

I work out from about 5AM to 6AM... Eat breakfast around 8 or 9. It is working well for me