maryb

My first job was at 17. I worked in a retail store called Gipson's (pre-Walmart). My job was to keep clothing bins and racks neat, and to watch for shoplifters. I didn't mind folding the same bras and underwear a hundred times a day. I didn't mind picking clothes up off the floor and rehanging them. I didn't mind locking and unlocking the changing rooms. I really really hated watching people to make sure they were not shoplifting!

Wonderful News!! Have you tried the Hanes low rise hipster Body Creations Microfiber? Feels better then granny panties and sexy!

Letting go is not forgeting! I will never forget what I went through being the wife of a verbally abusive alcoholic husband, but I did let it go so it didn't scar me for the rest of my life. The resentment nearly ate me alive! When I finally released it, I started being a better, kinder, loving, more generous, more forgiving person....Making my future better.

Very interesting! I happen to believe that God is in control of everything. I also believe no matter what we do, say, or feel... we can not change the past...so why not just let go of it. We can and will have an impact on the future. My prayers are that whatever we say or do will have a loving positive impact on that future. Yes, I am a hope-full optimistic! I read Revelation...in the end we win!

Even though I am not so young or single, I know exactly what you are talking about. This happened to me when I was younger and single. I lost a lot of weight and suddenly men were coming on to me all the time. I know a lot had to do with the physical change, but for me the mental change had just if not more impact. I no longer held my head down, I actually made eye contact and smiled! Feeling confident and good about yourself doesn't have anything to do with size unless you choose it. I liked hiding behind my size after my divorce, when I wasn't interested in dating. It was safe, easy, and no one bothered me. When It finally dawned on me that I didn't want to be alone the rest of my life, I got busy losing weight, changing my appearance and changing my attitude.

Finally got to Walmart to buy the Hanes Body Creations Low Rise Hipster in microfiber. They are every bit as comfortable as my Granny Panties, great price, and I Love the Low rise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Update for Maryb C155/ CBMI 26.3 (-64 lbs total, -2 this week)

Some kind of support group telling you that you will only lose 65%. A real support group would be telling you that you will lose no less then 65% of what you want, and we will help you reach 100%. You need to tell those negative ninnies to try a little positive attitude for a change!

Myself, my daughter, and my best friend are all doing great. I was banded in March, my friend in April, my daughter in May.

You are normal! It hurts! It gets better! I didn't start feeling halfway normal for at least 2 weeks, by 4 weeks I was feeling good, by 6 weeks feeling great!

I got 15 right...not quite dirt, but I am getting there.

I am really tired of people asking me if I am Ok when I start having "issues" as I call them. I have thrown my fork across the room, pushed my chair back, I am holding on to the table so tight my knuckels are white, my eyes are beginning to water and turn red, I have taken a deep breath and trying to hold it as long as I possibly can....and you want me to tell you whether or not I am OK! Do I look OK? SHUT UP and Give me your napkin now before I spew you with slim!

I would love to shave my head, but I have an ugly head with scars from surgery when I was 4 years old. I think it would be great to wash my head with a wash cloth and not have to blow dry, curl, pony tail, clip, etc...

I have a lot of people tell me they could never get a lapband because they can't stand throwing up all the time. I tell them "I don't throw up all the time!!!! But sometimes I do produce a lot of slime!" ... then they really get grossed out!!

Another NSV in my Levi's! Today I wore my new Levi's to hairdresser. I was there to get my daughter and her friend's hair cut and highlighted. There was a man who came in to measure the windows for tinting. After I paid and we all went to the car, my daughter's friend said "Bobby (DH) better watch out, that guy sure was checking you out." I haven't been "checked out" in a very long time!

My Sister-in-law thought they put the lapband in your throat,

I am going to Walmart tomorrow to pick-up a pair of the microfiber hipsters. I will let you know how they work out for me. Thanks!

Hanes® Body Creations™ Microfiber Hipster Wardrobe Has anyone tried this one?

Hanes® Pure Bliss™ Boy Short Is this the one you are talking about?

I have been wearing Bali 2633 Granny Panties for 10 plus years now. What I like is how the legs fit. My problem is the top comes up way too high on me now. I can't find anything even close to the leg in a low rise. Any suggestions? I have to fold them way down on the top so they don't hang out over my new Levi's. +

I hear you on $30 for a couple of months. I have so little in my closet that fits now. I felt like I deserved at least 2 pairs of jeans that fit right now even though I am 25 pounds from goal. To ease my guilt, I paid for my jeans with Kohl's Gift Cards that I got free using my Discover Card Cash Back Points. I am glad I got them! I keep staring at myself in the mirror thinking that can't be me...but it is me!

My usual Breakfast of Hot Green Tea, Low Carb SLim Fast and Weight Control oatmeal. lunch was different - Chinese Buffet - 2 small cups of Hot and Sour Soup, small plate with Soggy brocoli, Green Beans, Mushrooms, chicken pieces in brown sauce, and lo mein noodles. dinner - Fiber One Cereal, Raspberries, and Skim Milk.

Best news anyone could ever ask for!!!!!

My friend bought that fancy bed that raises the head and knees like the hospital beds because she has had 4 back surgeries.

Dr. Spiegel will do it if you are only 40 pounds overweight! I personally think that is insane, but I guess he doesn't. I was a candidate for surgery, but my insurance wouldn't pay because I was under 40 BMI with only 1 co-morbity...I needed 2 for my insurance to consider paying. So, I private paid.