dream716

I know that feeling. I still feel fat and i know i'm not after loseing 105lbs. I'm healthier than when I began, off all meds. But I still think fat. i guess its just something just to work on. Congratualtions on your success

I workout 4 days a week 2 days 1 hour cardio and half hour weights 2 days 30 mins each weight training and abs. I have lost 105 lbs, so it works for me.

Yea i guess its that little evil machine we still fight......But WIN!!

Ok, Why is it that you look good and feel good, but you still seem to think that you gained weight when in fact you haven't.

Ok, Why is it that you look good and feel good, but you still seem to think that you gained weight when in fact you haven't.

Yea its nornally our own fault and we do learn from it......... again and again.........

That is a great start keep going!!! You have to workout, you will see a big difference in weight lost. I for one was never a gym person, now 3 years later i can't stop myself. I'm down 100 and have my band 3 years feb2.

I have had that happen and it does suck!!! I ll be 3 years with my band feb 2. down 100 . it never ends....:-)

I felt the same way, but think Positive!!!!! Your coming a longway with wonderfull results. You Feel Good and You Look good. The extra skin is the last part of this jounary and a minor part for the great appearance you presently have. Just think where you started and to think would you have ever gotten this far, specially you your boyfriends support. The next stag will just be another prize for you... YOuR Nunber ONE!!!

I work out 3 maybe 4 (xtra cardio) days a week. i do 2 days(weekends) of cardio for 1 hour and workout for about 30mins after. the other days i work with a trainer for 30mins i have lost 102 lbs and tone up good.

My Port was replaced with a low profile one... Yes, rest and recover and keep us posted! Would love to know if your port was involved at all...or is it high enough up that the doc wouldnt be near it?

Hi Bob, had mine done May 3 I agree pain wasn't that bad after the first day. results ar pretty good and still healing. I thought the weight of the skin remove was more as well, Dr said most people believe that. mine was about 6 lbs.

My panni is scheduled for May 3 2011, can't wait for the extra skin is removed. its cost about 7000 all together in the hospital and out patient. Has anyone seen a smaller waist ? do you see a difference? How long was it before you were able to move around? lots of pain?

I got a date for a panniculectomy but now was told that my port may have to be changed to a smaller one before the panniculectomy. i have to pay for the panniculectomy because the insurance don't cover it after 3 appeals and 5 doctor leters. Is it true that the port has to be changed? i keep hitting a brick wall,,,,,,,, help

good luck, i couldn't get it covered... on my third appeal paying for it and hope to get appeal to cover it up

Where in New York can you do this? Is there a center? or doctor?

I'm down 84 lbs my goal is 6lbs away and its the hardest to get to. I work out 4 days a week with 3 day of 1 hour cardio. Had 2 adjustments and don't see the need for another when i'm so close. Was banded on feb 2 2009

My fill were fine. just an adjustment to the new food intake.

WOW!!! very very COOL! I was going to go for the tummy tuck but he told me i really don't need it because i have tight musules. I drop like your middle picture. Your's came out GREAT!!

I'm waiting for an approval from UHC for a panniculectomy. I have lost 67LBS down from 283,. had my band on Feb 2 2010. Hate this excess skin, the rash's and the cuts kill me. Has anyone had this done and are there pictures? I was told the a tummy tuck wouldn't be covered but this will. :smile2:

How long before you get a tummy tuck? I'm down 70 lbs and really don't like all this loose skin. only 15 lbs to go

Bread is not a good friend. I had the same thing

i am drinking, just real slow. i went to the gym and drank on bottle Water, then camme home and had a Protein drink. each took an hour. Just get that little burn feeling at times if i go to fast. I guess it's helding ? i'm calling to morrow to check. tryied a little scramble eggs today, went down but like i said some bruning, like acid.

i figure i'll give it a week, it seems to be better whem i drink or eat hot soup or room temp Water. how many fills have u had? its great to someone using the same dr. he's back monday from haiti. :biggrin: i'm on facebook and i'm at dream716@inbox.com if u like to chat.. or here...:-)

I had my second (01/28/2010) adjustment and now at 6cc. I'm drinking Water and Soup and Jello but i only can take a very small amount and feel it in my chest each time. is this normal? How long does this effect last? Surgeon: Dr. Nick Gabriel of St. Catherine's of Sienna Medical Center, Smithtown, NY Banded: 02/02/09