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I have taken a lot of preop pics. There is no way I'm forgetting what this belly looks like.

36 hours to go, and I'm going insane. I'm still v-logging on youtube, and blogging on my blog, but as the moment I have really lost my mind, and it's really starting to show. This is like winning the lottery. I mean I'm finally going to be free of my belly flab. I want to again say thank you. I'm all emotional...

It's been 2.5 years since I had my lapband installed, and I can't be happier. The time has come to raise it to the next level. In three days I will no longer have a flabby belly, or muffin top. YAY! I'm posting my progress on youtube. Yes, I'm going for a full tummy tuck, muscle repair, and lipo on the flanks. So far I have 5 pre-op videos. This is going to be the ride of my life. I wish I would have done this with my lapband op. I couldn't have survived my lapband journey without this site, and all of your support. XXOOXX Cookielover

Hi Guys, We did it. we lost the weight, and now its time to get a tummy tuck. If you are getting a tummy tuck, or considering getting a tummy tuck please PM me. I'm not trying to sell you anything. I just have some stellar information for you.

Bipolar here! The meds I take have made my weight loss slower but not impossible.

Keep working the program, make sure your not cutting your calories too much, and relax plateaus happen. (I stayed at 185 for six months.)

Awww...sweety...I'm giving you a great big hug right now. Give yourself a few moments to catch your breathe. Take it one step at a time. (I know its easy for me to say, and a very difficult thing for you to do.) When you stablize out from moving, changing doctors, and losing your father your weight loss will come back on track. (The worse thing you can do now is feel guilt.) Sending you love and prayers...

Long time watcher- first time poster. I love BL. 1. I'm sick of the ad placements. 2. I admit it; I love the drama, however I am not a Melissa fan. I believed the producers rigged the challenge to give her an edge. 3. I can't wait for the day that Michael is voted off. Did you hear how he welcomed Victoria to the campus last night? "I want to be the first one to welcome to welcome you MY team." Yeah I guess it is your show Michael; after all you did stack the teams.

I was banded in October of 2007. Lost 30 pounds out of the gate. Went to a size 16. Still a size 16. Sometimes a 14. Total weight loss 83 pounds. I carry all of my weight in my tummy. Hence why I can't change sizes 'belly apron'. But that's nothing plastic surgery cant handle!

I have this friend- I don't know how much longer I will have her, because she has so many health issues that are related to her weight. She can't walk now because she is too heavy, and it puts too much of a strain on her. It scares me. My friend is amazed with the results that I have achieved with my band. We have sat down many times and talked about the possibility of her getting one too. She refuses because she believes that she won't be able to stay away from food, she doesn't want to get 'stuck', and she doesn't want her diet restricted even more than it is now. (She's a diabetic.) ...even as I write this I'm pulling out my hair! In the end she isn't going to get a lapband instead she has opted for a casket. She said so herself. If you get a lapband what will you fail? Are you afraid that you won't get 'thin', or your life won't be saved? Because I'm betting that the lapband is going to save your life no matter what. As far as thin goes...I have no idea. Keep your eyes on whats most important. Everything else falls into place:lol:

First of all let me say congratulations from going from morbidly obese to just overweight. Some people would die for that opportunity. This site has so many benefits and it's the perfect place for lapbanders to go when we need information, and support. Having said that sometimes this site motivates me, or it can bring me down because I find myself comparing my successes to other people. Losing weight even with a lapband isn't a race. You will go through highs and lows. Some days we will be motivated and some days we won't be as much. My advice is lose the weight pound by pound, and Celebrate your success past, present, and future.

:tt1: I named my band Bob

Welcome to your new life. Enjoy your new band, and body. (Oh, and most important- enjoy buying new clothes!!!)

I know EXACTLY what you are going throught at this very moment. I have the band, and I love it- wouldn't change a thing. However I'm now in line for a tummy tuck and I am scared.:smile2: I totally want the flat stomach- but the recovery is a different story. Oh my goodness- I hate pain. As for your 110 weight loss goal; I wouldn't think of it in such a large number. Instead lose the weight in small thoughts. Don't stress. I think that if you go through with the LAP-BAND® you will be very glad you did. Let's do this together. I have a feeling that neither one of us will have regrets. (But make sure you have your head on right- this is a life changing decision.) :eek: I put my tummy tuck adventure on youtube so I wouldnt chicken out. Feel free to follow me.:tt1: Good luck. I'm rooting for you:thumbup: I'll be here for you if you need me!!!

I gurgle too. When I gurgle it sounds like I have an alien living in my stomach. I love it, because it freaks out people out. (I'm fun at parties.)