TracyW2

That it Is not! Cause size truly does matter. I don't want the ocean parted, but I better be feeling the waves!

I know I'm tardy to the party.....but I'm loving it. Thanks for the laughs!

Mine is barely noticeable even after having a tummy tuck. However its not a bad problem to have

I use to go to Clinton until they started doing fills once a month in Carthage. It is much closer to me. I know they do have meetings in Carthage, but I haven't been to one. Would like to.

I go to the Illinois Bariatric Center. Love them!

And here I was glad to see them go. Never did care for that stuff much.

My only regret is that I didn't pursue this sooner in life. It has been a lot harder that what I originally realized, but I'm glad I don't like taking the easy road.

I lost all my excess weight. I lost it all within 2 years and had a baby during that time. I was also at the gym nearly every day and a huge stickler on what I ate. I was determined!

I had some taken out of my band at 15 weeks. I was down to 4cc in an 11cc band. Then when baby was 2 weeks, I had a small fill and slowly had more put in over the course of a couple years. I breastfed till he was 18 months.

I've been banded 3 1/2 years and I can only handle a sip every once in a while. I don't miss it at all.

I still have the occasional beer too, but prefer my margaritas!!

I love my tats and always thinking of new ones to get. I have 9 so far.

Any and all. It doesnt keep me from doing any ab workouts.

I have been bulking and building muscle for about 6 months now. I was unable to get the amount of calories and types of food in that I needed to do that. So I went and had a little taken out of my band. I have put on 10 pounds during this time, but most of that is pure muscle.

I think that should be good. I had surgery on Thursday and was back to doing home daycare on monday.

I've been at goal for a while now and I only get on the scale maybe once a month. I judge by the way I feel and how my clothes are fitting. Plus right now I am bulking and building muscle. I am expecting the scale to go up.

This is why I didnt tell anyone. I didnt want their negative views affecting my decision.

I was told I didnt have to have any taken out. But I got to the point when I just couldnt get enough calories in. So I asked to have half taken out. And huge congrats!!!

Mine wasnt covered, but worth every penny!

Congrats on your band!! I come from a hunting family and many friends hunt. Its something I have decided I want to try.

I havent but want to. I actually plan on getting my hunting license so I can start doing just this!

I have trouble going as extreme as what I find Paleo to be, but I do eat as clean as possible. It fits my lifestyle of being a .heavy lifter. I am able to build the muscle that I want and while still keeping a lean look. I do not eat processed food. I do take in a lot of Protein and veggies through the day. It is a lot easier to do in the summer though, when all the fruits and veggies are in season! I love hearing about how others stick to their new healthy lifestyle!!

I try to reach for 100 grams a day. I have a shake in the morning and at night which accounts for about 70 grams there. I do a lot of heavy lifting at the gym so I need the extra protein.

I just passed my 3 year mark and still loving my band. No regrets!