BayougirlMrsS

Hey Jen..... Love your post and can relate to a lot of it. I also looked in the mirror and saw a pretty average looking woman. Growing up i was always a small kid. after my second son i lost all the weight i gain (a whole whopping 35lbs) So yes i delivered via section at 135lbs... omg... looking back now... i thought i was huge back then. Anyway, so that was section #2 and the final one. I would say that LB was not even in the same ball park. my LB surg was so pain free. Most uncomfortable for me was the gas pain after. I equate my TT as being the same as the Sections. LB was like the hysterectomy and the gallbladder surg. back to the subject... I too looked in the mirror and still thought i looked good, until i saw a picture and didn't recognize myself. I was horrified.....How, when, what did i do to my self. How and the hell did i go from 100lbs to 223lbs... it seemed like over night. So i had the LB done nov. of 09 and i have not looked back. The first few months were hard.. i won't lie. I was thinking that i would have the surg and whammm bammm .. i would wake up skinny. Surprise... nope didn't work that way. So i got my ass in the gym and started working out... and low and behold... the weight kept coming off...Slow, but it was going away. The first year i lost 60lb and the second 20.... i have been about the same for a while now.... i did put back a few since my hubby lost his job only because he is 6'4" and can eat anything... Ohhhh FYI: I too carry a lot of weight in my chest... I started at a 44H bra... and 80lbs later.... im only a 36G... So don't count on them all going away. if in the past you have lost in the boobs... then maybe there is hope for you. But every time i lost weight in the past... boobs always was the last too go... Go in with a positive out look, keep telling your self.... Self, i will do this... I will do this... I will do this..... And you will. All the best too you...

Jules.... please don't let the actions of one pea-brain a*****e determine your self worth. You have made a great decision to have WLS to get your health in order and become who you are destined to be. Jerks like that are a dime a dozen... Keep your chin held high, embrace every pound you have loss and every future pound you lose. Take care..

Was up till 2:30am .... I eat this all the time and never any problems.... Now im sad. Stuck and it still feels like it around this morning... And NO i won't go in for an unfil... I will wait it out like any other time. My plan is to take it easy today, just have a smoothie for lunch and see how it goes. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce-recipe/index.html http://noemptychairs.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/071810-148-1.jpg but it sure taste good at the time.... lol

i have a great friend named Beanie.... i love her... Anywho, my surg didn't take BMI into concid .... the pre op diet was to help him in the surg with my liver to become more pliable But i was able to eat soup and pudding too. 750-1000, such a small amount of cals. Good luck with everything....

you guys are wonderful... i truly appreciate each and ever one.... My meaning is .. and cassy is right (hope i can call u Cassy) I have a cuz named Cassandra... love her.... anyway. I think to me.. its more of wanting people, like me... , to look deep inside and evaluate what they really are doing. and you all are right... i guess if one over eats anything it could be a bad thing.. my experiences with my son's GF's and friends that are "vegetarians" and "healthy" eaters are that they are all very aware of everything they eat. I have never met an over weight one... but that's just me. some people .... I think.... this is just me talking here.... and lying to them selves about what they truly are doing to their bodies that's .... Really making them fat. dose that make since...? sometimes i know what i want to say... but my words don't come out like i want them too.... lol

omg... i know the feeling. after my first son... i stayed at 135 and was not fat by any means... but my ex use to call me fat and ugly and that i should be lucky too have him.... fast forward to now..... him... 5'5" and 320lbs..... bahhhhh bahhhhh

So just a little vent... I think i have been pretty good on here lately with keeping my mouth shut. lol... i can think what i want... Anywho. The amount of people come on and saying they are getting them band to "control" there eating... ONLY.... Because they eat "healthy". People that eat healthy are not fat.... have you ever seen a fat vegetarians ... or a fat organic eating person? I haven't... Those people eat Healthy.... WEEEEEE are fat because WEEEEEE eat McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell..... Just because you go to Wendy's and order a Salad to go with your burger instead of the fries... Dose not make you a "healthy" eater.....What kind of delusional world do some living in. And i'm going to the all caps now...... IF YOU ATE HEALTHY, YOU WOULD NOT BE NEEDING THE LB..... WAKE THE HELL UP!!!!! We all needed the LB because we ALL eat too much and eat not the best choices. Be real people.... if you can't come here, in a forum, of fat and former fatties and be honest... what do you have too look forward too. I tell you what you have too look forward too.... blaming your band for not losing weight. I know why i have gainded back 7 lbs in the past few months.... because 1. my hubby lost his job and has been home and I have been making bad choices.... 2. i have been eating way too much junk. 3. I need to get my butt back too the gym. End vent... Peace and Love...

Just so you all will know.... The devil had multiple homes... Not only does he live on my bathroom floor.... But he lives here also.... Stay away He make a hypnotic concoction.. of Red velvet, cake batter ice cream and chunks of cream cheese icing.... and he calls it Red velvet cake ice cream..... You all have been warned...lol i have to pass in front twice a day.... sometimes... I say... NO Devil... i don't want your amazing ice cream... but, my car... well she is not as strong willed as me... and she gives in... and before i know it... i'm parking and turning off the engine.. and saying... my car wants a quart to go please...

kime... i know how you feel girlfriend.... we are sharing the same boat... Toot Toot

i was a slow loser too... but one of my greatest days was when i got rid of all my "granny panties" and was able to buy the ones from VS.... Now i know what the secret is... they make you feel so .... SEXY and pretty.... they are my new obsession. Although i know i will never be able to fit the bras because the biggest they make is a ddd... and im a 36G.... I am still Happy Happy Happy Keep up the great work....

i got one for you..... i was at 143#...My husband said... so, how much more weight do you want to lose. I said, i don't know.. i guess about 10-20 # ... why i asked.... he said... because your starting to look like a bag of bones...and your face is starting to wrinkle.... my best friend said... chris you need to stop, your face is sinking in...

well scorpio girl... not many view it like you do. i have been called Bitchy and nasty... all for telling the truth.

i removed what i wrote.... i don't have time for all that. People are going to think what they want. I only meant to help, but it got taken the wrong way.... I'm just going to sit back and know that i what i wrote was the truth and if people can't handle the truth then so be it.. Thanks my friends...

Wow you come here trying too help and give people advice and the crap all over you. I know I have been harsh. I know my faults but I try and be respectful. But good lord.

i do have problems with that CG... i don't drink near enough. but today is a new day.... putting down the mt. dew is going to be the biggest hurdle... but i have to lose at least 20 by end of july. I'll be 45 and i want to look great.

today is day 1 of getting back on the right track. Good so far, turned down a bad breakfast idea... good for me. Breakfast is Coffee, 1/2 sausage patty.

come on girl... lets do it... i'm going to be 135 or less by end of july for my 45 birthday. Go to http://www.ironfistclothing.com/ OMG.... love love love

hey... girl... you look fabulous as always... Guess i better get my butt back on the bike... Is that an Iron Fist shirt?

no straw here too... dr. says.... NO straws and No gum

you guys are soooo kind too me.... I love you all. Now i have to get up the balls to go do it.... I am so pleased with the way my surgery turned out. I was really worried that the "button" would look bad... but he did a great job. Terry... that is next, but i'm so indecisive on what to get... but i really do what one. I don't want it to be a cheese tat... i want it to be pretty of course but also have great meaning..... I was thinking about a Phoenix .... It's pretty and represents starting a new..... but i also love the tree of Life which would also represent starting a new, but also would pay homage to my Irish heritage.. (yes that explains my feistyness...) lol Got that Callahan blood running in my veins...

I know this sound.... vane... but i was thinking about getting a Belly Button Percing. What do you all think....? Be honest..I can handle.. the Truth...lol I know i'm 44 (45 in July)... i just think they are sexy.

omg..... i saw her... she had the flannel shirt on top..... she look terrible. I dvr it everyday so i can watch when i get home.... Picture this..... female at least 350#..... purple top that stopped at the belly button.... black hooker shoes.... and the icing on the cake..... Purple and black zebra striped spandex leggings.... Oh yes... it was brain scaring...

drink a cup of coffee... that should help with the headache. Can you have smoothies? If so, go get you one... Do you have access to a freezer during the day? if so, go get you some fruit bars. I ate Jello, pudding, soup (broth, no chunks) and made smoothies to drink. smoothies: Go to Sams and get the precut frozen fruit in a bag... it's a big bag of mixed fruit. Keep them frozen. In a blinder (i bought the mini Hamilton Beach) take two-three cups of the frozen fruit, mix in one container of the fat/sugar free yogurt, and some protein power. Blend... I didn't add ice because the fruit is frozen.... and if it's too think, add a little Skim milk. I also really liked the boost pre made drinks.... the milk choc. and the banana was good. I had to drink cold and all at one time. and did i tell you i was on Vacation for the last week of my Liq. diet.... fun fun fun....lol Good luck

yes yes yes........ i do when you are happy... it makes others happy too. when i answer people always till me... wow you are happy arnt you... i say yes... God has giving me another day. I feel great and i look fabulous..... i have a great husband, two wonderful boys and two beautiful grand kids.... I still have both parents and all my siblings..... i have a job and i am happy. and i'm a $1000 richer..... thanks to the Black out i won at bingo..... which i go to on Saturdays to enjoy the company of my 88 year old grandma.... whom i love more than anyone on earth...

if you go to the top right corner, by your profile name, you will see a down arrow (drop down box), click on it, then click on settings, you will see on the left the word Photo, and accross is where you would down load a photo... I hope this helps