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Corliss, thank you so much for giving me such great information. I won't have teen arms, either when I am done, LOL!!!! Mimi

Good for you, you sound right on Target. Tricare does NOT require a 6 month diet, so you are golden in that department. Mimi

Exercise is easier and my endurance has really climbed through exercise. Losing wt helps exercise be easier and exercise makes losing wt easier. Win win situation!!!! I have a personal trainer 2-3 days a week and I do 2 miles on my treadmill 4-5 days a week. The trainer has me do general conditioning exercises and dumbell wt training for the arms. We also use the big ball for balance and core strengthening. I used to have to take a nap before mowing the lawn, now I can do a training session then go right to the treadmill or mow the lawn. It is wonderful. Best wishes, Mimi

Yes, Laura, please post some pictures. mimi

Potatie, I will be watching for your posts. It will be an exciting journey. Mimi

It wouldn't hurt to talk to your doctor in case you have a hair disease called Alopecia. Are you getting 60 or more grams of protein every day? I, too, am losing a lot of hair but no bald spots. I started taking Biotin. Anything you do may take 3 months to start working because of the hair cycle. If you use the search function you will find there are many good threads on hair loss with lots of good suggestions. Best wishes. Mimi

I, too, am glad you feel better. Being too tight is miserable, hopefully you are now at a good place and even your sweet spot! Mimi

I think we have the same doctor.....6 wks interval, 3cc first fill and next 2 visits 1 cc fill. I didn't get restriction til forever!!!! Best wishes, Mimi

Greytz, you said it well, out of the plus size is out of the comfort zone!!!! Congratulations on your non scale victory of smaller sizes. What a journey we are on. Mimi

I feel like I should have the screen name some one else chose...Shar-pei!!!! That droopy wrinkly dog, LOL!!! I have made my appt for Boob job and TT for March. Per the doc I need to be at goal by Oct and be wt stable til the surgery. I have an appt in 3 weeks to see about my arms. I live alone with 3 dogs so finding someone to help has been problematic. I am worried about the pain and scarring, but since some other gracious posters have posted their stories, I am not terrified. Good luck to all of you. Mimi

Congratulations, I will meet you there in another 4 pounds!!!! Mimi

I just scheduled a TT and Breast relocation and augmentation for $12,410. The TT part was about $6000. Those implants are not cheap, LOL!!!! Good luck and happy healing. 2 different PS wanted stable wt for several months before operating. I am so excited to get the "girls" away from their best friend, my tummy!!!! And to get my tummy away from its best friends, my thighs!!! Mimi

Good luck tomorrow, Mems. I like that Slim N 6 has graduated weeks of build up. I am working with a trainer now, but when I have Plastic Surgery I won't be exercising for a while and will have to build back up again. JUKU, that is good to know about the taebo moves, too. I think I will buy it next time I see the infomercial. I know you can buy it off their website, too. Mimi

LOL, we must have all watched the same infomercial!!! It looked good to me, too and many of the moves are similar or the same as my personal trainer has me doing. I hope someone who has it posts. Mimi

Corliss, tell us more about your arm surgery. How long before you could go back to work and how are the scars healing? Congratulations on your successful wt loss and career and face lift!!! Mimi

SCTexasgirl, we have the same doc and band month and I know what he would say, come in for an adjustment!!!!! Please let us know how you are doing!!!! Mimi

Mine are so "jiggly" that they have fold over wrinkles even when at rest at my sides. I have an appt with a PS at the end of September to evaluate them for resizing!!!! I know I will have long scars, but the jiggle will be gone!!! Cruel joke our body's play on us after we work so hard to get the wt off and get healthy. Mimi

Loved your post, Joann. It was a trip down memory lane as I was in Seoul in the mid 70's and I still remember the tower. I am glad your physical health is so high and you are enjoying yourself so much. Mimi

I remember reading all your posts and then they stopped. I am glad you are back posting again and have a renewed sense of purpose. I am especially happy that your provider is giving you 6 months of fills. That is awesome. Congratulations on losing what weight you have, that is great considering all of your complications. I am looking forward to your posting regularly again. Mimi

Rhonda, I am sorry you have to have surgery again but happy you don't have to pay for it. Can you describe what you and he are unhappy about? Mimi

Recently there was a good post on this subject, maybe if you use the search feature you can find it. Anyway, it talked about how the hair is on a 3 month cycle so the loss today is probably from whatever was going on 3 months ago and if you are short on the B vitamins the Biotin should help about 3 months after you start taking it. I am losing a lot of hair, too, but not from one place specifically so I try not to fret. Pixie may be cute and time saving for you!!! Mimi

Snaps, you are gorgeous!!!!!!! Mimi

I didn't know how much my band was helping me until I had to get a complete unfill 1.5 wks ago. I have gained 9 pounds and am hungry all the time. I will be getting a partial fill of 5cc this Thursday. I hope I never have to go through a major unfill again. I need my band! It has proven its worth to me. Mimi

April, I think we share a conservative fill doctor!!!! Congratulations on finally hitting restriction. Good luck to you. Mimi

I wish you luck.....I had a complete unfill less that 2 weeks ago and have already gained 8 pounds. I am beside myself with sadness and anger at myself. Mimi