slimmy120

Thank you,and yes I pray to god get through it, and check and read literature by other 12 steps organisations.

I am down to size 8 now, and want to buy some nice trendy clothes and bras, I live north of the River, any names of stores and locations, will travel in search of clothes, have been mainly op shopping at the moment, any names addresses of good op shops most helpful thanks, hope everyone doing as well as I have.:sad_smile:

I notice if I don't drink enough water during the day I tend to eat and eat, just reminds me better have glass of water, as is 7.30pm and I only had 1 glass today, going to get water now, had heaps and heaps of coffee.

Wow seems everyone doing great, I can't believe I have gone from a size 20/22 down to size 8 and maintained for 6 months. Keep in touch all. Glad to here someone has had for 6 years no problems, are you going to get Tony to do some plastics on you.

I am now down to mostly size 10 but some 8 ,and some 12, but 98 percent is 8 - 10,mostly in 10. Going through my clothes shall i hand on the the size 12's or get rid of so can never never put the weight back on?? i am concerned if put on any medication eg the mirena iud- this contains slow release hormones, and when i was on the pill i put on weight on thighs, and cellulite worsened, and my bust cup swells,or shall i just keep some bras? i have dropped a few sizes am 80lbs down.NEVER WANT TO BE FAT AGAIN,although may decide on boob job at some stage.:tongue_smilie:

Can anyone tell me what causes a flipped port, and also what causes a slipped port, what is the difference, my port moves about 2 inches to different place, possible slip or fliP? going to ask my doc, but anyone know? i am concerned re moving port.Thanx.

On the 18th sep will be one year since banding, hasnt time flown, time i am looking into plastic surg now, am down by 88lb and am at goal would say, have 6 to 8lb excess skin i think.

I had two plastic sugeon , I spoke to one said he would do legs would have a scar up towards the top inner thigh and could fix most of the leg but the top bit, said that was one op. The second op would be arms having a scar so could not be seen because my arms so skinny and like the legs would have to work hard to make even. The third op he said would be v shaped scar for my tummy. They have to be three seperate ops. He does not do busts, said would definately need implants. He said around the bottom would be too hard to do. The second surgeon was alot more expensive he said the bust needed to be done in two separate operations One a reduction of bust which would need to move my nipple circle scar around that, and under bust, then 6 months later an implant. He said could not do legs or bottom. The stomache he said would be a scar across hip bone. The arms a long scar under arms. He said could do the stomache and bust at one time but the arms need to be done separately. Both doctors said about two weeks recovery time. Alot of expense. But I was wondering can it be possible that just an implant could be put in with just a scar under bust and not having to move the nipples i am certain I met someone ages ago who use to be skinny and had this done. I am five foot 3 , now weigh 110 lbs take a size 10d bra but my bust all empty on top.

Hope you all do as well as I have done i had my op on the 18 sep 2007 and am down to what i think is virtually my ideal goal - down 88lbs. In one year, yep it can be done, so go slower and some go faster, but in the long run we all get there.

Anyone know any good plastic surgeons in perth and the pricings?

THank you, will go and get a referral from my doc next week, and keep you informed.

And even if she knows you had appt that day say you were so sick but couldnt possibly cancel and reschedule again because it is important for you, and you know this because you discussed with your doctor, use your immagination or say the receptionist was not impressed but you told her you will definately go even though you were that sick ....... or well just use your logical immagination.as i say thats what i do, my thoughts, but maybe u need to discuss with a friend or a few friends and see what they say.

Why not just pull a sickie - thats what i would do, if you are so peaved off even if you dont get paid,then go talk to a logical friend.

I have gone from size 20 -22 down to 8-10 and never ever ever going to put n weight but have noticed i am shopping till i drop, i cant afford to shop but have been going op shopping things from $1 to $20 the most expensive, love it, but gosh i buy like 20 things at a time spend between 20 to 100 dollars per week, i know got to be more selective now but most bits are $1. anyone else got this problem. i dont try on because now i know they will fit yahooooo.:cursing:

Why don' we start a thread for comments from each specifice state? I am going to start one for WA.

I got banded sep 18 2007 started at 204lb now down to 112lb, my goal was initially 120lb , doctor says 106 to 108 is the lowest i should be, but looking at plastics so maybe the 6lb will come of when excess skin removed, look great with clothes on but without ---mm alas nop.

drain 3 or 4 bean mix from can and run under water,drain,then pop in a bowl with tinny pieces of tomatoe, you can even ad tuna in oil that way no dressing needed,lovely quick salad.

Well i have to be real conscious of what i eat, so no addiction still there ------lost heaps but now have massive shopping addiction- went to the opt shop today already have like 6 pairs of boots - the most expensive $60 only, but went to opshop and they had heaps of boots for $5 - SO I BOUGHT TEN YES 10 PAIRS,as if i really need ten pairs, actually went looking for black leggins could not find any went to a cheap shop which had leggins for $7.50 ---- so bought them in every colour thats 12 pairs, but can wear under dresses and at home but did i need 12 pairs, this addiction only started about 2mnths ago ---- but oh .

Feel great and look great in my new size 8 clothes buj job and tummu ,arm and leg thing help me gt so so conscious when undresses -- like a floppy elephant, with the feeling better about myself or getting undressed in front of males??????? Will need massive massive loan i think.

Wow was i happy got told by a sales lady i had a good figure and it has happened a few times in the last few weeks and yep think was not just sales tactic i looked good in the outfit what a good feeling. Share your good feeling stories.:tt2:

So only skim milk? hi lo is so much nicer and not much more fat can you have that? and a dash ofalcohol in milk and you wont feel left ou - white russian drink.

Has anyone run into their ex partners what was the reaction??? i wonder if they are sorry they cheated on us now??? well moved on he can eat his heart out no funny jiggy jiggy or anything with me, i am off limits to him. share your stories. Will keep you updated on mine, cant wait.

Well sitting here thinking nearly end of august it will be new years eve soon, wow we will all be wearing lovely smaller clothing by then, thinking will have to watch the alcohol - 2 light beers the othernight and oh wow felt like i had drunken 20 full strength beers, and who needs the extra calories, i remember last new years eve was well on start of my weight loss, 1st year band aneversary on 18th sep coming up, and yes i have found my new self and the confidence - well will need some plastics but basically extactically happy, initially thought would take me years and never even reach this weight, and no no no definately never putting back on. Keep your spirits- mean dreams/visions of new self, keep on keeping on and losing.:smile2:

Nuts, cheese, and yogurt, got to watch that i dont over do it, but must be the protein, oh and 3 beans from the tin.

Yeah i did not realise how much i cross my legs now, here in western australia no clothes swap places drats, but the op shops are great, unless get sidetracked in the normal shopping centres, the asian stores - which i fit into their clothes now have lovely unusual bits too. I was going to put on dark red polish but thought would go with the latest craze here black, so black feet - toes i should say and fingernails. Girls oh and guys by the time we are done we will all be model material - just picture that, have watched lots of transformations on the laurie povich show ------ we are going to be them --------stay focused on that.:smile2: