lotzasunshine

I was taking a bath the other day and realized that my butt wasn't touching both the sides!! In fact, It wasn't touching a side at all!! YAY!!

I guess I will try to up my protein to 80 a day then. Didn't Dr. K say between 30-60? Maybe that was just a number I had in my head. I need to try harder with protein, I have bought some slim fast high protein bars to help there. They have 15g each. and with 2 shakes a day that brings me up. I guess I just need to try harder. I bought some biotin too, can't hurt I guess. Thanks for the advice guys!! Nice to know that it is normal around 4 months anyway.

So I finally am down 25lbs this week!! YAY!! It is taking longer than I expected, because I can't afford to get fills every 2 weeks or so. But I have one scheduled for the 13th so hopefully it will push me even farther. I am working really hard. This is the best thing I have EVER done for my body!!!

So... not to interrupt all the GUY talk, I need some advise. I am starting to lose quite a bit of hair, and my fingernails are literally falling apart. Do I need to buy biotin? or just eat more protein? will special shampoo help at all? I have only lost 25lbs and can't believe that all this is happening already.

well, I was down .5 for this last week. So I think that makes me down 5 total? Not very good, but maybe it will get better with this next fill.

So I am getting a fill from Tom on the 13th!! YAY!!! I really need it! Brandy~ does this work for you to pick me up still? I get in at 1:30, my fill is at 2:30, and I fly out at 5. Kind of tight I know, no time for RR either darn it!! But it is the cheapest flight I could find.

Welcome!!! Congrats on being on the way to getting your band! About learning notes and chords and such, I would say go to musicards.net This is a collection of online flashcards, that work really well.

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So I FINALLY hit the 25lb mark!! YAY!! I am calling today to see if I can get a fill on the 13th. I can't wait!

Congratz on having 8 days left!! Don't freak out!! You'll make it and it will be the best thing you have ever done!!! I'm not 100% sure on the 3 protein supplements a day, but I drink 2 shakes and get the rest from food. I believe that splenda is fine, and have as much as you want.

You are so awesome!! That would be great! Now I just have to figure out when I can come.

I didn't get to weigh myself today so I will just say yesterdays. I am down .5 it SUCKS!!! I need a fill REALLY bad! Since I am not going back to the last fill dr I had, and everyone else and their dog charges too much, I will be flying back to denver!! I am hoping to come the second or third week of Nov, depending on when dr.k has an opening. I might have to bum a ride from the airport as money is really tight. And $20 to pay someone's gas instead of $40 to take the shuttle would really help. Also I SO want to go to RR with ou guys, it always sounds like so much fun! So let me know when you are having your next one and I will try to get my fill that day.

I'm so glad it went well!! It must have been so much fun!! My dad is doing really well, and he is back at work and everything. He will start radiation treatment on his brain in a couple of weeks, and is taking injections for the other cancer. It's not chemo the doctor said it is more like a giant dose of white blood cells. So instead of making his immune system suck, he won't even need a flu shot. My mom is doing well too. It helps my parents that they have a new grandchild to distract them

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Sorry that I haven't been on in a while, just been lurking a little. Lots of family stuff going on. I put on a pair of jeans this week. If you knew me you would know that I haven't worn jeans in almost 2 years because they were always uncomfortable and finding them in my size is a pain. I am now fitting into a size 24!!! in JEANS!!!! And no big muffin top!! I was definitely a 26 pushing 28 and getting worse. Since I have been a slower loser this is a big deal for me!! I desperately need a fill though.

Everyone is doing so awesome!!! I put on a pair of jeans this week. If you knew me you would know that I haven't worn jeans in almost 2 years because they were always uncomfortable and finding them in my size is a pain. I am now fitting into a size 24!!! in JEANS!!!! I was definitely a 26 pushing 28 and getting worse. Since I have been a slower loser this is a big deal for me!! YAY!!! :eek::thumbup::eek:

Welcome Sunnyside!!

CONGRATZ on the awesome weight loss so far!! Welcome to LBT!! You will love it here!!

You are doing FANTASTIC!!! I would give a LOT to have lost around 50lbs. I still haven't hit 25 yet. You are an inspiration to those of us who lose slower. Thank you!

I have been reading through these posts and agree that breastfeeding is VERY important. Of course there are those who are not able due to many reasons. I hope to breastfeed my children when they come along. I'm not sure if I could do it for 2-3 years though, it might make me a little crazy. But then again, maybe I will enjoy the connection with my babies. I think there is something to be said about adverse effects of formula. Just like most things in life, what is right for one, may not be right for another. Some babies do wonderfully on formula, and some(like my neice) are throwing up constantly because of it, and could really benefit from breast milk (her mother didn't want to give up smoking when she was pregnant, but did because her husband insisted. As soon as she was born though, mom went right back to smoking. The poor child has a horrible reaction to the formula, and stinks so bad) As for breastfeeding in public, I have no problem with it, but I agree with using a bit of modesty, not everyone wants to see.

Mini, technically I lost 2 this week. I guess I should be happy, but I am really frustrated. Probably because of all the other stresses in my life right now. But I really LOVE to see the numbers go down every day.

I figured I haven't posted here for a while, sorry! I am busy with work and teaching private lessons. I LOVE teaching music at an elementary school!! The kids are so quick to pick up the symbols, values of the notes, etc. I am already running out of resources at the school and am going to need to get more. How did your psych eval go btw?

Hi!! Dr K is awesome!! I wish you the best of luck!! Also, there is a good thread "Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum" that you should checkout. A lot of us ladies banded by him chat there.

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I had the same thing happen!! My fist fill lasted all of 2 days, and I lose more when I eat more calories. I suggest playing around a bit with the calories. I found that if I get all my Protein and eat about 1300 calories then I see a bit of weight loss. I am a slower loser apparently so that may be it too, but I weigh almost 100 more than you do. Good LUCK!!!