LaMonica
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Thanks for the message! Good luck with your upcoming surgery...sorry I'm getting back to you so late I've been out of town. 1st tip would be to read threads on this site, and make sure to pay attention to your doctor's orders! Any other questions or anything you need help with, just let me know!
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Hi Ivy how are you? Congrats on your date! The best thing I would say is follow the plans your doctor gives and then after a few months mold it to what you need/can do. I have learned to balance meals, and eat several times a day, and drink a lot of water even when I want something with flavor. Exercise is KEY! So start with walking and it would be best to then join a gym where you can do various cardio/weights at least 3-5 times per week.
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Hi Soror! No unfortunately I'm not at goal yet...been stuck for a while but I'm not giving up! I'm about 30 pounds away from my true goal, and once I get there I will evaluate my body (fat and stuff) to see if I am where I want to be. I look at my goal as less of a weight but more of how my body looks. How are you doing so far? Excited??? :-)
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this is my little sister...she weighed 220 pounds in 2002...she now weights 146 pounds...she lost all her weight with exercise and by changing her eating habits...no surgery...she has kept her weight off for 6 years...big sis needed a lil tool...lol
LaMonica commented on 2Flyguys's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Both of you look great! And hey, as long as you're both healthy, it doesn't matter how you got there! -
today is my 9 month bandiversary...and i'm 130 pounds down...eat ur heart bypassers....lol...just kidding...
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Congratulations! I'm a little jealous, but I'm working hard to get like you!!! You look amazing! -
these r the bowls i eat out of...its easier to show everyone a pic than to try to explain...i fill this bowl with tuna...chicken fajitas...tofu chili...etc....protein...i eat out of these bowls 3xs a day and i ALWAYS eat out of them...i this keeps me full
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I'm gonna try this at some point...gotta go to the grocery store first :-). -
Still holding at 65lbs gone and weight at 213. I took this pic 060509. I like this one a lil better. 75 lbs gone....here i come!
LaMonica commented on tmg333's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Very gorgeous!!!!!!!! I'm around the same weight right now, been a slow loser :-(. But I'm size 12-14 and started 22-24 so I'm happy! And inspired by you! -
Tina - I am glad you had a somewhat smooth "anti-versary". I agree that some people may not know what to say if anything at all and they would rather keep quiet than possibly say something to hurt your feelings. Your friend calling and saying she was thinking about you was one of the sweetest things I could think of someone to do. Thanks for being an inspiration to keep up the good living even when those around you don't.....hope you're having a wonderful day!
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Thanks girl! Things are better, I've gone to the gym 2 days this week and I plan to go tonight and tomorrow morning! How are you...where are your pics? Your baby is adorable!
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LOL that's a lot of cardio! I'm trying to get on that level....we'll see how far I get. Yeah you gotta switch it up. I need to do weights to tone my arms and legs and to keep my butt from drooping lol! It still looks good for now t hough. I'm in TX so it's been hot since Feb ha! I'm trying to fall back in love with the gym....but you do look great a little toning and you'll be straight!
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HAHA! You look much better than me but I'm trying to get there! I definitely eat enough to maintain weight instead of lose right now but I had a complication so I had to unfill a little...but in 2 weeks it will all be back in and I'll have restriction again! Plus I dealt with some depression issues last month but now I'm back with a smile on my face and back in the gym! I did 1 hour on the treadmill yesterday, 3.11 miles, and I wanna go back tonight and do cardio + weights. What do your workouts look like? Thanks for the compliments...
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this morning...171 pounds...size 8
LaMonica commented on 2Flyguys's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Isn't it crazy how weight and size go together when you lose!! Right now I'm size 12-14 and weigh about 200...I can't wait to get into the single digits! (I started at 22-24) -
Here you look even hotter!!!! What is your diet like....I'm not getting the loss I want :-( -
Yep I remember that weight...and now it is long gone! You still look hot here :-) -
Thank you for the compliments! I know the pain is worrysome, but trust it will be gone before you know it!!! Good luck and keep me updated on your progress!
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Thank you! I still have a lot of weight/fat to lose, but so far I don't have any issues with loose extra skin.
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Hey Tina and all of her "groupies" lol...I've been gone since right before the surgery so I'm back and am so happy about most of the updates! Tina - congrats on successful surgery, minus the drain issues...you look absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!! You did before, but I've heard from friends that loose skin and disappearing boobies is kinda sad so I'm happy that you're happy!!!!!1 I am still hoping I won't have any loose skin to worry about, but who knows...I gotta get the rest of my weight off first!!! I am sad about my boobies shrinking and drooping, but with student loans so high I don't know if I can afford PS! My hubbie was like "umm that would be a better investment, I wouldn't mind paying". Haha so we'll see. Can't wait to read your newest updates, I hope the summer goes okay for you work-wise, and I hope your boys are having a blast with a smoking mom who is sitting on top of the world!! :-)
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Fast Approaching 1 Year Bandiversary!
LaMonica replied to Miss Michelle's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
CONGRATS TO EVERYONE ON OUR BANDIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My ticker is wrong....I made it into ONEderland but only because I had irritation and couldn't eat.....so I had an unfill in April and still haven't gotten all the Fluid back in yet. But everything is fine, no slips, and no more issues with eating! I am down about 70 pounds in 1 year and although I got depressed for a little while about getting sick and needing an unfill, I am not changing my ticker because I know soon I'll be back to 81 lbs gone and back to ONEderland!!! I have been gone from the forums for a while, mostly because I was ashamed of gaining 10lbs back, but I'm better now I think. I went to the gym today and did an hour on the treadmill and I hadn't been to the gym in months. So I'm getting back on track now that my life is less hectic and I wish all of you, including me, continued success!!!! Let's get sexi-ER!!!!!! :-) -
Hey chica!!!! You were on my mind - again - and I just wanted to stop by and say you are looking mighty sexy!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
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Thank you for your message! Sorry so late getting back to you but I haven't been on here in a while but I'm trying to get my act back together lol. I haven't had any issues with my hair, it is actually healthier now than it was this time last year! But you still have to make sure to get in your protein for overall health of your skin, nails, and hair and diet. Thank you very much for the compliments...my glowing face is mostly from the flash (lol) and otherwise from my mom/grandma! My only problem areas that I hate to look at are my stomach of course, but it's not loose skin, and the back of my arms. But I'm working on it so I'm sure they'll go down with time, most likely be the last areas that get fit! Good luck to you on your journey and sisterly love back at ya!