Boo Boo Kitty

Keep up the fantastic work baby! Just don't push yourself until you fall over, we all need you! Hugs!

girlie! you have pushed your body too far and it is screaming back at you!! I am proud of you for exercising, but don't do it so much your body wants to mutanty on you!!!

Good luck to you! I don't know what he will say because every surgeon is different. But just think of the other side of surgery! It is great!

Ya know Neal, it really is sad that it is socially unacceptable for guys to have a belly button ring, cause you belly button deserves some Bling!

Maybe that is what I feel....hmmmm....

Thank you. Now if I could see that then I would be ok! lol..

Rain... I am sorry! Sizing sucks plain and simple! SOON though sweetie you will be far past a 16 and this will be water under the bridge! Luv ya!

Thanks, I am glad I am not alone in this land of confusion. Jj--I think you are on spot! I need to spend time finding out who I am myself. I spent my life as someone else I don't want to be anymore! rharriet--that is me exactly. I used to drink alot when out. Now not so important to me. It confuses my friends.

116 pounds are a piece of cake if you are willing to work it. I lost 160 in 18 months! You can do it with the right frame of mind! Good luck!

Pix--I have to call them for my MIL....thanks for the heads up it is gonna suck! ugh.....do they speak english???

I would call your Dr in the morning. Some don't want you to have it. Only they can tell you what they want you to do. good luck!

This may be a surprise to many, but I feel lost lately. I feel like I have no idea who I am. Much like a mid-life crisis, but I think on a larger level. I was the fat girl, who made everyone laugh (self defense of course) and was the center of attention. But the fat is gone, and now I feel lost. So who are you once you loose the weight? I do not define myself as "skinny" but before I defined myself as fat. Nothing seems appropriate anymore!

Hello to all of my fellow thirty somethings! I am glad to see we are finally getting to know one another! Good luck to the new bandsters and those to be banded! I am 2 years out in August. The band changed my life. I am so glad I am no longer the fat chick I was, but a bit confused now as to who I am. Could be worse though right?? :thumbup:

I know it sucks not to see the scale move, but it really shouldn't be the only way you judge success! I can tell you there were MANY times the scale didn't move for a month and then all of hte sudden, poof 5-8 pounds would fall off, literally overnight. The band forces your body to change old habits, and they die hard. It will happen, give it time and don't judge yourself too hard! Good luck!

Yeah, I was the beautiful fat girl that everyone loved. Now I am clueless as to who I am. Not a good way to raise his daughter. Everyone loves the fat girl, but no one wants to really love her sometimes. Very sad!

Um, no sweetie, it means you are human. Just don't do it again and learn from it! I can tell you I did it on my pre op once as well. I am not even close to a failure. You don't have to accept that you are one, you can change your mind. Just be strong and don't do it again. Next time you want it, go find something else to do with your mouth. Gum, blow bubbles, whatever you need to do. JUST don't cheat again. Once can be forgiven.

I agree size is relative depending on the designer, store and brand. Lee's I am a 6. Target Mossimo I am an 8. Macy's a small in one designer, medium in another. None of it makes any sense. The BEST goal, is to be happy. Once you get there you will know! I did go 10 under my goal, because my goal was conservative at the time I made it. I am happy that way! BUT as I said the only one who needs to be happy with your size is YOU! As long as you are healthy, size is relative! Good luck!

I have a friend like that. But I can say that after all of my weight loss and success she is contemplating it! lol...so they can be turned around. It completely sucks that someone you need to support you chooses not to, but remember it is theit choice. They can either be supportive of you, or jump in a lake! Don't let them bring YOU down to their level! Good luck!

I can tell you that if he is with Hurley, he must be good. Hurley has VERY high standards for surgeons. You can ask though, I am sure. Call and talkt to Carolyn and see. But I can tell you that Hurley as I said doesn't have any surgeon that isn't great! I am having a tummy tuck and breast reduction in a few weeks, so we would have to talk before then. WHile on pain meds I will make no sense I am sure!

Hi gigi I am in Jackson, about a 1.5 hour drive from Flint. I didn't have any problems really, I had to work out how sensitive my body was to fills, but nothing major. Hurley has a new support group there on Mondays I believe. That Dr is new there, I don't know him. Tell Carolyn and Christie I told them to treat you like a star, that you are my LBT friend. Where are you at?

I freaked out as well before surgery but I am glad every minute of my life I did it despite any fears I had! I do not have the problems you speak of, I had a few rough times but I wouldn't change it for anything. I am happy now and life is good. If you could loose the weight on your own of course you wouldn't need surgery, When people say that I want to kill them. No one knows what it is like to be in your shoes. Yes the band is a tool not a cure. But if you are committed to it, it works! Don't let others make you doubt your ability to do this. IF you want it, you can do it! :thumbup:

Hi Gigi! Welcome to LBT! I was banded at Hurlet by Dr. Farhan in August of 2006! I can tell you that the band changed my life. I love everyone at Hurley. Make friends especially with Carolyn at the front desk, she can help you LOTS! Who will be your surgeon? The PA, Christie there is awsome, love her. PM me, I will be happy to talk. By the way, I am the lady at the top, so I can telll Hurley does great work, look at me! :thumbup:

I am having an identity crisis....ugh....lol..

Thanks globally, I appreciate it! :thumbup: Trell--I agree reading does work for me to fall asleep, but I broke my glasses that way! OOPS! Babynicole no problem sweetie! thanks:thumbup:

I still don't get it. Someone knew I had given then rep power. How do you find that out?? lol.... I am clueless as always I guess! :tongue_smilie: