Desiree1970

I'm drinking the Special K shakes and they are disgusting! Any alternatives out there?

Yeuck! those ARE Nasty! I bought a bunch thinking they were gonna be like heaven and... EWWW lol! I couldn't even give them away!

I drink a few of BariWise products, but mostly I drink Shakeology. My favorite is chocolate, but I love the berry too :smile2:

hope that helps

oooh I wanted to try that Libby... I've done Hip Hop Abs and lost 4 inches in the last month from my hips :smile2:

Hi everyone! I'm starting Insanity on March 15th and I'm so EXCITED!!!!

If you don't know much about Insanity or haven't seen the Beach Body infomercials, it's an intense 60 day cardio workout that has amazing results!

I'll document my progress in this thread.

Desi

This morning I hit onederland! I've been in the 200's for so long and at the highest 290!

This morning I was hesitant to get on the scale... my period had begun so I knew I'd still be around the 200 mark, but not below it! How wrong was I :smile2:

I was happy when the scale said I was 289.9!!! I about cried...

This is definatley a success for me!

My wieght hasn't come off as fast as some people, but it's perfect for me :wink2: I'm so very happy

I tried to get my insurance company to approve the "panniculectomy" - they flat out refused citing cosmetic surgery as the justification so I walk around looking terrific until you look at me from the waist down! I am disgusted and don't have good credit so I guess I will have to live with walking around with this humongous flap of skin hanging off my body. I appealed too. Still, no way. They just won't approve it under any circumstances and I documented everything, slightly ruptured disk in my back, rashes, odor, itching and burning; paid $175 to have professional photos taken of my stomach - they won't do it. United Health Care sucks.

I have UHC too, but as my PS said, make it UGLY take naked pictures, document your bad rashing and back problems. They have to know this is NOT cosmetic but reconstructive surger... Insurance company's really do suck! They have no problem taking your money, but when you need their assistance they get stoopid! grr!:thumbup:

Hello Dr. Shulman :w00t:

I had the lapband in 2006 and started at 289 lbs. I've gone as far down since then as 201, but today I'm at 203.

My panni did develop a nasty rash this summer and I had been given a prescription topical powder from my doctor. Recently I've been having extreme back pain. This pain seems central in the small of my lower back. Could this be due to the panni hanging more and more and also my breast that are dropping significantly?

I will be 40 in April and am not in a committed relationship; I still want children, would the panniectomy be smart to do?

Thank you in advance :tongue2:

You are going to be just fine put in your earbuds get a good stretch and then pound that pavement girl...

I'm so taking your advice! Thanks so much!

I'm getting the panni first... I have maxed my flex spending account out for 2010 at 5k and expect insurance to pick up most of the cost. This works out good for me because my credit is not great and financing it may be a pill.

I've recently been adjusting and slime is awful so I'm gonna try the pineapple juice thingy

Good Morning....

I had a few slices of bacon and a boiled egg for breakfast....

I had an adjustment two weeks ago and I'm feeling the restriction...

But at 203 today and happy

2 weeks? Ouch... if there is a Vitamin Shoppe by you get a container of Protein nectar by Syntrax. Get a fruity flavor like Twisted Cherry... mix this with some Crystal Light... it's great with the Lemonade... and drink that... for some reason it's filling to me and I'm not as hungry. Hope this helps and good luck on your journey. It is possible :thumbdown: All things with God are so you hang in there :scared2:

Desi

Well it's 9am and I've only been able to eat a boiled egg. I had boiled two, but couldn't eat but the one at this time.

Congrats that is WONDERFUL :thumbdown:

Congrats that is WONDERFUL :thumbdown:

Absolutely NOT! Are you talking about casual sex or someone you have not been monogamous with? Don't do it, that's never good for you.

I love the nectar proteins.... easy to mix in with crystal light and go :tongue2:

I'm running track to widdle my waist.... of course I have to strap my belly down LOL

:whatchutalkingaboutI have to take it easy in the mornings and at night.

In the morning I try a little of a Protein drink... I'm a little tight upon waking up.

I also try not to eat past 6pm because when I do I find it difficult to rest without having some food/liquid coming up... at that is just... gross

As far as a fill hurting... I try to look at it that pain is relative...it's more of discomfort than pain... if it's painful something isn't right.

Wow this was so me after my last fill (4th) I started to adjust, but realized only this morning I had food stuck :smile: I upchucked it and felt so much better, but for the last week it's been all slimey and coughy... ick and ICK! Also I had a cold before my fill and had a lot of mucou

My band doesn't feel as tight as before... I'm actually able to drink. I had my fill while trying to get over a bad cold and cough...

I'm going to try Mucinex, but the pill is BIG...:coolgleamA:

I take a multi Vitamin, Folic Acid, B-12, Iron, and Biotin... is that too much???

I'm 60 lbs down, but know that I know I will want to have corrective surgery...

I see droopiness and stretching in my lower stomache, arms... inner thighs and a little in my booty.

I have a small apron, so I'll let me PS tell me wich option is best for me... I'm trying to tone my upper belley wich just wants to stay put! darnit!.. I may or may not want to have my arms done... I kinda believe I can tone them a little more... but my girls, my poor poor girls... have just given up the fight and they are DROOPY :w00t: While I'm thinking Breast lift... I need an implant to fill up the hollowness... and nipple reshaping.... I know TMI huh? LOL

It's so funny to me how my tummy is hanging... not funny ha ha, but funny hmm? My "pouch" use to be solid hard, but now it hangs and is spongey soft. I know that I'll need some type of surgery to correct it... Perhaps the pannectomy? I haven't had kids yet and don't want the tightening of a Tummy Tuck.< /p>

It's been a week for me since my last fill. Yes I'm tight, but baby, if I couldn't even swallow my own spit I would run back for a fill without batting my eyes :rolleyes2:

Each fill has been a little more challenging... I kinda feel the band adjusting because today I drank more Water than I have been able to in a week.

The scale has been crazy! I was 228 when I went in for my feel 7 days ago and today I weighed in at 118! I call that LOVELY!