Miss Michelle

I have been banded for over 5 months now and am down over 80 lbs but still cant find mine. I was convinced I felt it to the left of my belly button after sugery. To my surprise, its actually to the right of it. Atleast I know because this is where my doc puts the needles for my fills. I am at 243, so I am thinking that hopefully another 10-20lbs and I will be able to feel it for myself. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!

I had surgery on 5/23 at NYU and was operated on by Dr. George Fielding. He's my hero!!! Office is frantic and always packed but well worth it for the class of surgeons like Fielding, Ren and Kurian. I love my surgeon but know that they are all great.

I had to clean out my closet today of all the clothes that no longer fit...for the SECOND TIME since surgery!!!:thumbup:

I have the opposite problem. I am 6 months post op and am down a little over 80lbs so I am def feeling better about myself and my appearance but my sex drive has gone WAY down. Its starting to make my hubby crazy. I mean, he still gets some once a week, twice if he's lucky but no where nearly as much as before. I don't get it...... Am I BROKEN?!? :thumbup:

I could only sleep on my back with tons of pillows for the first week, week and a half after surgery but once I all the pain was gone I was able to go right back to sleeping on my side and belly.

K, I know I am arriving really late in the game here, but I didnt really look into the conference much since I knew it would be in TX and I live in NY and I just couldnt have taken time off from work recently. Anyways, I saw in the last few pages of postings that there may be one upcoming in NY! How can I find out more about this???? I am super excited!

LOL! No problem! Now I just have to convince my hubby....

Torrid.com has some sexy boots too. They arent as expensive either!!!

My wedding band has been officially retired. It kept falling off, it just doesnt seem to fit anymore.....Know what that means, ladies???? It's time for an UPGRADE!!! WooHoo!

Help! I am having the same problem. And I have fine hair to begin with! I thought about taking over the counter pre-natal vitamins because when I was on them while I was preggers my hair looked great! Any thoughts, anyone?

Yup, there will always be someone to try to talk you out of things you may want to do in life. I just turned 26 in july and was banded 2 months prior. My mom was super supportive but my hubby wasnt at first. He was worried that something would happen to me. At the end of it all, I had to make the right decision for myself, by myself. You will too. GOOD LUCK!!!

This is me 76lbs down so far.. Pre-Op: In Progress:

:biggrin: LOL! :dita:

Its so funny I just came across this because I literally just hung up w/ my stylist after scheduling an appointment for a cut today. Anyway, my cut costs $40, and I usually leave a $5 tip. I dont know what the 'proper' amount is but thats what I leave. If I had color of somehting, I'd probably give more.

SODA!!! Diet Pepsi Wild Cherry flavored!

Kiki- I feel your pain!!! I have gone from a 46DD, sometimes even a 44DDD to a 38D!! My poor boobies have deflated. I guess I knew that they never stood a chance, anytime I lose weight they are the first to go...I better start saving for some new ones!:teeth_smile:

I can't wait to wear something like this....

OK, so I was sitting in a two hour meeting yesterday, and didn't think about it, but just crossed my legs! Havent done that in years and I am down to a size 18.

I am trying not to buy too many casual clothes, but I have to look decent for work. My pants are getting so big that I cant stand it anymore. So I went to Kohls looking for affordable work wear and guess what!?! I am in a 18 now! Teens!

I am down 70 lbs today!!!:rolleyes2:

I have been married for six years now, but I met alot of my ex's and even my now hubby thru mutual friends. If you are moving to an area where you dont know anyone, I'd check the PA thread on LBT to see who you might meet and make friends with. Ya never know. :lovechoc:

K, can I just say that three days ago (before seeing this post) I was telling DH about wanting mine pierced too! Thinking about it, I decided that I will def need my boobies worked on - yes, being just alomst 70lbs down with alot still to go I can totally tell- so I will wait. I have to say FF, hearing that you have had them done for a few years and one still hurts has scared me though!!!:lovechoc:

I am going through something similar. My hubby has been moody lately and is making comments about him feeling/being fat. He is very much apple shaped, where he has lean arms and legs and carries his weight in his belly. He is trying to lose weight, but not in a healthy way. He will eat only one meal a day sometimes, or spend a few hours a day in the gym. I keep trying to explain that he cant go about it that way, but he doesnt want to hear it. I have talked to my mom about it and she thinks he is just insecure. I asked him if hes up to going to counceling but he says no. So really, I dont have any good advice for you since I am in the same boat with no solutions, but I wanted to share so you know you are not alone. Good Luck!

Before surgery I was warned about all of the things I wont be able to eat- dry chicken breast, steak, etc, etc. I knew that even though I love a good steak I can live without it but...I love seafood! Fish alone- not so much. My doc says that I wont be able to have lobster or shrimp for a while since it can be rubbery sometimes, and to stay far away from Calamari forever. This I can deal with the calamari, but I am wondering if anyone has had successfully had shrimp or lobster since being banded. Of course, its not something I will have regularly but I miss it!