Nessa38

Down 80 pounds, started at 44G and down to a 38DDD.

Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement. I think I'm gonna just let things slide on through the holidays and then kick it into high gear again.

I was doing so well, I lost 60+ pounds in about 9 months and now nothing since September. I lose a pound and gain 2, I lose 2 and gain 1. What the heck is going on??? I am floating between 217 and 220. Anyone else having this problem? Any suggestions on how to jump start the weight lose again? I even had a fill and still nothing in fact almost a little too tight... HELP! PLEASE

You and me both. I am down about 65 pounds and have ZERO drive. I sometimes wonder if it will ever return. I honestly don't ever think about sex ever and DH is getting a little frustrated. I have to wonder if it's my age. I'm on the fast road to 40. I'm not even attracted to other men, not even the really good looking ones. I have issues, I know. lol.

Thanks to everyone that responded. There was a lot of good suggestions. A lot of stuff I use to do and for one reason or another stopped. Such as writing down my daily food intake. And the coffee creamer... WOW! Never even crossed my mind the calories I was probably consuming. But the good news I was able to work out a couple days this week and am down a pound today and so hopefully I'm back on track. :scared2:

Ok, I was banded 10/13/08. Up until July I was losing steadily (65 lbs total) and then I switched jobs and quit working out. I haven't lost a pound since then. My food intake is still small and much less than pre-band. I generally have around 1500 calories or less a day. I am starting to get a little discouraged seeing post where people don't exercise but still losing. I don't get it. Just need a little lift and push I guess... Anyone have any words of encouragement for me? I need HELP!!!!!

My port is in the same location as yours. I think really it's just where the doctor prefers to put it. I will have to say that I have switched doctors (mine moved away) and the new doctor is always saying that I am his easiest fill patient. So I guess that has to be a plus. I've seen YouTube videos where the fill doc is just digging into the patients side trying to find the port. And I would DIE if the doc had to dig around with a big ass needle in my side trying to find my port. So I am very happy with my port location.

Holy Crap!!!! They removed a small child from your chest, you poor thing. And I thought mine were big. I bet you do feel amazing after the surgery. I have been doing a little research online and it looks like Cinga would require a PS to remove 575 grams which is about 1.2 lbs from each breast. I think I have that to spare. ha ha I think I'm going to get this ball rolling. I also have a friend in LA who had a lift, implants and her arm wings removed all for $6500.00. This surgery would cost over 15K here in KY. Plan fare is pretty cheap and I'm not afraid to fly. lol I'm gonna check out the Texas rehab facility also. I can fly there too. I see that you have NOT got the band yet is that correct? I love my band and wouldn't trade it for the world. Thanks so much.

I haven't started the process yet. I have been told i need to lose all of my weight first. I am currently at 214 and think I may start the process when I hit around 175. So where can I download the guidelines you mentioned? Also, what is the name of the Texas rehab center that was mentioned? And do the base it off your salary or the size of your bust? What qualifies you? Thanks so much for answering my questions. I will let you all know how the process pans out for me. Nessa

ha ha ha Love it!!!! Mine is boring and simple... name and age (at the time I signed up)

Has anyone been approved for a breast reduction with Cinga? My family doc seems to think it will be not problem for me to get approved. I started at a 44G and have lost 60 pounds wilt 60 to go and they are now between a 38 DDD and 38 F. I called Cinga to see what the guidelines were and she really didn't want to tell me. She said just because they were big and I experience pain didn't mean anything. She said they would require pictures and all sorts of stuff. So, if you have Cigna and was approved for a breast reduction I would really appreciate knowing what you had to do to get approved.

yep... be prepared they will go down. I've had BIG ones since I can remember, honestly I got my first bra when I was 7... I've only lost 60 pounds and have gone from a 44G to a 38DDD. DH is very upset about this. To me it's a dream come true. I can not wait to be able to Victoria Secret and buy a bra. I have about 60 more pounds to go and I hope to end up around a 36 C. Then the girls are getting an overhaul. (Just a lift.)

I just checked my salon charged $75.00 for the brazillian alone. DAMN! Gotta save up for that!

Ok, I guess I'm a little ignorant about the topic. Need a little explaining please. You can pay to get ALL your stuff waxed?? Front to back? ha ha And does someone apply the wax for you? Or is it one of those things where they stick you in a room and say "here you go" with a diagram on the wall? And BIG girls get this done too? I had DH help me once with drug store brand and I thought he pulled the entire thing off. LOL I was picking purple goo out of the remaining "carpet" for weeks after. If I can be clean and smooth front to back then where do I sign up?

Well that makes me feel a little better. I thought the darn thing might have popped off some how. ha ha It just scares me a little when I can't feel it.

I'm scheduled for another fill on 6/1. Looks like we are pretty much on the same track as far as amount lost and time frame. Thanks for your quick reply.

Ok, I was banded in 10/08 have pretty much always been able to feel restriction I currently have 7.? cc in a 10 cc band and over the last 3 days I feel NO resrtiction. I can eat what ever I want and am always hungry. This comes just after being so tight some days I could barley eat. My last fill was on 4/6. What's going on here??? Anyone else experience this? Please HELP!!!!

I'm very curious about this also. I started with 44 G's pre-band and now at 42 F. Have any of you been a self pay? If so can you let me know what the cost is?

Kat, I know exactly what you are experiencing with the eating. I do not throw up but I think that's because I can feel it coming on and stop eating immediatlu. It is truly is a day to day thing with me. I now have 7.2 cc's (as of today) in my 10 cc band. I told my doc about it today when I went to see him and he didn't act concerned he just gave me another fill. I see you have 8. something but I was wondering whst size band you have?

I never have any restriction after a fill. For some reason it usually takes my body about 3 weeks to feel the fill. I think what my doc is doing is removing all the fluid at the time of the fill and then puts it all back it with a little more. My last fill was on 3/3 and I couldn't even tell I had the band until 3/20. No I think I'm way too tight.

Good one!!! Watch out we just might flash back...

Well i think the arms are a little harder to tone than the legs. At least for me. I have found the most wonderful machine in the world... It's called the ArcTrainer. It has really shaped my legs and butt. I use the "weight loss" mode on a low level. I started out only being able to stay on for like 5 minutes and am now up to 45 minutes averaging 3+ miles. I do this 3 to 4 times a week along with some weight training. I have only lost 50 pounds since October but have gone from a size 22W to 16W. So I honestly believe without this machine I would not be getting the results by just losing weight alone.

Boy! Our DH's really have a way with words. This is one of those comments I would taken offense to and my DH would be like "but it's a compliment"... ha ha ha

Hey MustangGirl, We are neighbors... I live in northern KY and work dowtown.