Fatty McFatster

Thank you Cheri! Very kind of you! I have Major Clinical Depression also and I am sad to say that there has been no difference in my depression I thought there would be, but I still feel the same about myself. I still feel fat, ugly, and unloveable, BUT thank you for your kind words. They brought a smile to my face

Haha...I like that!! Thank you! I appreciate it!

Thank you! Much appreciated! And actually I couldn't cause much trouble because I have only been overweight for around 6-7 years and most people know me as skinny. So, I could have got away with more when I was overweight. I guess I should have thought of that. lol. First, no I don't "feel" a lot thinner. I stil feel fat and unloveable. I think our weightloss comes much faster than our self-esteem. Second, I lost my 100 pounds in 1 year, so that is about 2 pounds per week. Third, I changed numerous things about my diet and exercise. I do not drink any soda, NO bread, very little meat, NO fast food, smaller portions, lots of Water, exercise 4-5 days a week, etc. All of it combined with tha band has helped me get here. Thank you! I am glad I took them for comparison reasons, but they still embarrass me every time I see them. They make for a good story though Thank you! And GOOD LUCK on your upcoming surgery!!! Thanks. October 21st is my wedding anniversary, so very good day. Hope all went well with your husband...and hope your surgery gets lined up soon. Good luck to you both! Hahaha. Thanks Thank you very much! Yeah, taking before pics is hard because we are at our worst both physically and mentally (as far as self-esteem). I set the camera up myself. I didn't dare let anyone take such vulnerable pics of me. Thanks very much! Sorry to hear about yoru band infection, but glad you are on your way towards being re-banded. Much success to you! Thank you! And CONGRATS to you as well!!

Thank you! I have had to have 2 fills in a matter of 2 weeks before also. No problem with that! THANK YOU! I had 6 fills since I was banded less than a year ago on Nov. 3, 2010. I have the large 14cc band and think I have about 10.5 cc's in it. But I don't pay much attention to that because there is no magic number. It is different for everyone. Some people lost lots of weight with NO fills or maybe just 1-2 fills. Some take 8-10. Everyone is different, but for me that is what worked. Though, I am starting to loosen up again and need to go in for another adjustment. Thanks...I think. LOL.

I have lost exactly 100 pounds in 11 months so far. My 1 year comes up on November 3rd.

Well, thank you very much! I see you have done a great job as well. Congrats!

Thank you! I appreciate it! And good luck to you!!! As far as types of exercise. A year ago (before LapBand), I could NOT walk to the mailbox without becoming winded and having bad back and knee joint pain. However, once I had surgery I decided to start walking. On the first day I walked to the mailbox 2 times. Next day 3 times. Then 5 times and then 10 times. Then I started walking down the streat I lived on for 1/2 mile then a full mile. Every week I would push myself further. Now I can walk 10 miles no porblem AND I can now RUN 1 mile straight. So, I mostly walk, but do run a little on occasion (though my knees still give me fits) and I use an elliptical machine when it is raining outside. As far as loose skin, please refer to my pics and tell me what you think. I don't think it is terribly loose, but I don't know how loose it is supposed to be. I do lift weights several times a week, which helps. Not really heavy weights...just enough to tone. I haven't done as much toning as I should and I HATE crunches. I am sure my midsection would be much tighter had I been doing crunches over the last year. So, you might want to consider that. Thank you so much! I appreciate it! I was and still am very afraid of the camera. I posted my pics for my Facebook friends and one of them said "WOW you were FAT", so that hurt. BUT we should be proud of the direction we are going and that we are trying to make a difference. Thanks NJGirl32! MUCH appreciate the compliments! I turn 35 in December, but how old do I look? Thank you! I honestly couldn't have done it without all of the encouragement!

WOW! Way to go!!! We are both having a GREAT week! I just hit my 100 pounds lost mark on Wednesday!

Why thank you Thank you! And CONGRATS to you both!! Thank you! And congrats to you also. You are doing very well. Keep it up. You are well on your way!

Everyone is showing me the love and I REALLY appreciate it!!! Thank you so much!!! THANK YOU!!! Thanks!

Awww, thanks. Very much appreciated Thanks Karen! Your kind words don't go unnoticed Thank you very much! I didn't think I could do it in the beginning, but tings picked up once I hit my sweet spot Very slow again now though.

Thanks so much! I appreciate it! My username makes me laugh Thank you! During the last year I rarely ever looked at old pictures. Now that I have put them side-by-side I am in shock.

Thank you. I appreciate it. I also suffer from Major Depression, so losing weight helps some. Yeah, I noticed the tattoo...haha.

100 pounds lost in a little over 11 months...

I had surgery on November 3, 2010 and have lost 100 pounds in a little over 11 months. I have included my Before / After 100 pounds photos below in order to share my milestone with you all:

Nope. No changes in diet or medicine since the beginning. I think I will go see the doctor about it. It's weird. Thanks and have a great day. I think I will go see my doctor soon because things seem weird in there. Thanks Not a female so luckily I can rule that out

I have heard of people feeling bloated and full of gas right after surgery, BUT that didn't happen to me. HOWEVER, I am now almost 1-year removed from lapband surgery and feeling like I am going to EXPLODE!!! It started about 4-6 weeks ago and I am miserable!! Every time I take a bite of anything I end up with lots of gas, stomach pain, and a very bloated stomach from all of the built-up air. Can someone please help and let me know what to do?!?!?!

As of this morning, I have lost 100 pounds! Woo hoo!!!

Way to go!!!! Congrats!!!! BTW just saw you had your surgery in Louisville, KY...me too

Hahaha. I know, right? I just had fun with it Thanks. I belive you can also! Good luck! Thank you so much for the encouragement! Woo hoo! You can do it!!!

Thanks! And WAY TO GO!!! I have faith in both of us! WE CAN DO IT!

THANK YOU! And good luck to you as you inch closer to getting the band! I didn't have to do the 6-month supervised weighloss...Thank God!

WAY TO GO JENN!!! I know you can get 14 more off before December 29th! Yes, I feel TONS better! I could barely walk to the mailbox before surgery and now I can walk 10 miles and even run 1 mile straight!

THANKS Lisa!!! Looks like you are doing great also!!!

Thank you! I appreciate it! So, how close are you?