slimmy120

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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:

Everyone , except for some of the guys are saying dont lose any more weight you are to thin, ladies in dress shops say i have a good figure -- so called female friends say need to put on 10 to 15lbs, doctor says no all is good now give or take the 4lb up or down fluctuation. Jealously that is what i say, i know i use to tell my good figured slim friends you need to put on weight ---- haha i am one of those slimmys now.:smile2:

Naughty me went and bought 2 dresses $59 each a slinky black one, and it came in red too so yep bought that too, and they say it came in green so yep. oops well i know i will look good in it ----- showed my friends on the way home they loved the black and red one, and it was size 8 ---- the ten was too big. wow got to stop, and they had belts on sale for $1 so -----havent worn a belt in years so -------5 belts. ohhhhhhhh:tt2:

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

I am enjoying all the nice unusual cut clothes and funky jeans,who needs trackpants- oh except for sporting.May even get my nails done in a nice deep colour, going to start loking and feeling like the lady that was hidden deep inside me before.

Yeah that one outfit a week is a good idea or maybe lingere, i am aiming on giving up smoking, so that money can be spent on clotes, and boots- yep now boots do up they never would befor, glad to know i am not the only one, love to hear the stories you guys have to share. heres to great shoppin ----- oh and i picked up the cutest little bag looks like a cow (black and white pattern) dont know where i can where it -- but could use it in my handbag as a makeup purse, need to buy makeup to look glam now too.

Well got referal for plastic sureon in september, so will keep you informed -----may need to take out a loan,but have come this far,so be it, want to feel good for myself.

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:

HEATHERO i must say have been reading so many of your poss, and some inspiring ones to me, you have come such a long way in 6 months, i had my banding 18 seo 207 and am now down 96lbs since then, think with plastics the last few pnds will go.

will check that out,thanx

I am 5 ft 3 and still addicted to the cheese and nuts, but allowing those treats daily if i been good drinking my water and excercising. Read your post from your tummy tuck experience too, hopefully all going well for you now. Going to talk to doc re my tummy tuck next visit, he suggested the arms and legs two visits ago, he said i am doing so well, and he says with my attitude -- changed my lifestyle ,and eating to live, not living to eat anymore, and never wanting to be fat again, he said he suggests go ahead, but he said also suggests boob job but he does not do that - he says i need to give me some shape up there now. and wow girl you have done real well too.