Here we go my "steadies." Post away.

I've said the same thing about my weight, can you imagine carrying a 50 lb bag of dog food around all day?

A few weeks ago when I was at 75 pounds gone, my trainer brought a 25 pound vest to my workout. I could barely move in it, it weighed me down so much. To realize I had taken off 3 of the vests was huge. The stress we put on our bones, joints and organs was unbelievable. I wish my hubby could see the long term damage he is doing to his body. He just gets mad if I even hint that he is not in perfect health. It makes me so sad.

Bandiva tell us about your obstruction.

It offical. I'm not posting pics anywhere but here and yahoo. there are some idiots on this website.

Brandi-what happened about the pics????? Fill us in.

Was it the bra comment? Don't let it get to you. I've had boob comments since I've lost weight. One asked if I went down in bra size and my mil said it looks like my boobs have gotten bigger. I think what it really is is that the belly is smaller so the boobs look bigger. I think she must have thought you had a better bra on rather then that your waist line is smaller.

Was it the bra comment? Don't let it get to you. I've had boob comments since I've lost weight. One asked if I went down in bra size and my mil said it looks like my boobs have gotten bigger. I think what it really is is that the belly is smaller so the boobs look bigger. I think she must have thought you had a better bra on rather then that your waist line is smaller.

Whatever she thought is was wrong. I pointed it out to her...ugh! I hope it wasn't too mean but the more I thought of it the more pissed off I am getting. So if I get kicked off LBT, I love you girls! lol...

Hey Girls.

Still working the mushies. So far I am thinking I like this fill. I feel satisfied without feeling stuck. We'll see how it goes when I transition to "real" food.

How are you all today?

Nat-thanks for the compliments. It's funny that the before pic was after surgery and already down 22lbs. I have some REAL before pics but they are not "posed". I am seeing a major difference in my face. Sadly, I am now getting some wrinkles where I think my fat was stretching the skim all nice and tight. Now I have these smile wrinkles that are freaking me out! Ugh. My booty is definitely a lot smaller. I Think I have lost about 6 or so inches off my hips. I will always have some junk back there, but at least I can leave the room and now it comes with me!!! haha. I know you know what I mean my fellow bootylicious sister!

You are looking fantastic! Keep it up girl. I am so proud of you.

Bandiva-I too am curious about the obstruction. WHat happened and how are you feeling? Did I read right that you went from empty to 2cc in 1 fill? Just curious. Does anyone else's MD fill that way? Mine is so conservative. I think I went from empty to 1cc, to 1.4cc and now 1.8cc which he called aggressive. It is just odd how all the MD's are so different and I think they are all convinced that their way is the right way. I am wondering why there isn't some standard. I know we all are individual and will react differently to different fill levels, I just would think there would be a standard that they would all use while we find that ultimate level. Guess that is why I don't make the big bucks. At any rate, nice to see you!

Boo-did you see that Nat called you BooBooTitty? That had me rolling! She is so funny and I think the name is apropros! I think the sisters will be fantastic after reduction. I love that whole defying gravity thing! I know someone that I thought was a little heavy, she had her breasts reduced and looked so much slimmer, but still have a good chest. Funny how they will change your perception. You look great now, imagine how great you will look after! And best of all, you will FEEL great. Hot mama.

BTW Nat-I didn't make it back to the gym yesterday but I did do my FIRM video. I forgot I even had them. Man my ass and thighs are killing me today. It was funny though, the last time I did them, the cardio near killed me. I had no trouble this time. I sweat like a pig and got out of breath, but felt much stronger. Cool! I do want to kill the women that are in the video...you should never be that happy about stepping up and down off some stupid fanny lifter. It hurts! As far as Latin/African dance...I am way to white bread. :cry I THINK I have rythmn and can dance until I need to do something choreographed! No dancing with the stars for this chick.

NSV-I bought size 16 jeans at Old Navy that fit about a month ago. I went back and got some 16 chino type pants as well. Yup, they were so tight it was obscene. Well, now in the past 2 weeks the jeans have become baggy and I wore the pants yesterday! They were 16 with no stretch! I am so happy. On to 14s before I know it!!!! It is funny, I was in a 20 forever, then an 18 for like 25lbs. All of a sudden, 10 pounds and I can fluctuate down a size. CRAZY!!! That means 40lbs and I could be a size 10. WATCH OUT!!!!

Whatever she thought is was wrong. I pointed it out to her...ugh! I hope it wasn't too mean but the more I thought of it the more pissed off I am getting. So if I get kicked off LBT, I love you girls! lol...

<br /> <br /> You are not going anywhere Boo! We will not have it.<br /> <br /> I just went back and read the thread. Brandi, I don't think she meant anything by it. If anything, she is noticing that the sisters are looking good. People are funny and say some dumb sh!t but I want to think that she was trying to pay a compliment. Overall, your posting your before and after is an amazing inspiration to so many bandsters or wanna-be's. I remember reading those pages over and over before my surgery. It really does a good service to so many so I am glad you posted them. You look fabulous, have worked so hard and I am so happy for you! <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/whoo.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Whoo" smilieid="339" class="inlineimg" />

BTW, I had a girl come up to me the other day (a girl I don't care for) who said "wow, your boobs are getting small". I looked down and said "well, I think they are okay" and she said "ha, you are almost to my league now"...She has kind of small boobs. I was freaked a bit. She has recently gained weight and I think it was her way of putting me down a bit. Like, yeah, you are losing weight but it is all in that one place you don't want to lose it. I asked my DH and he reassured me that I still have plenty there. ha. I was creeped out a little though and wanted to knock her in the head. Sort of like, why did she think it was okay to comment on them??? Freaking weirdo. I guess we are open to way more comments now. I just think I sometimes miss being the invisible fat girl. (but only SOMETIMES!)

Kay--yeah Nat cracks me up! I like the Boo Boo Titty from you guys, but anyone else says it and it is on! lol.... :Banane35: lol...

I am glad you are feeling better with the fill! Hopefully it will be just what you needed! WOO HOO!!

Steph--if you have one near you take your clothes too big for you to a resale shop. I do that now to get $$ for new clothes. It is working great so far, saves me a ton of $$! Try it!

Bandiva--I am sorry your DH is so stubborn, but remember we all had to make the decision to get healthy when we were ready, and comments from anyone did not help!

Claud--we are 3 hours apart, when is a good time to call you? I am 3 hours ahead of you and go to bed very early! lol...

Nat--girl you are getting gorgeous, I know how hard it is to see it yourself! You are doing great! Just think of strapping 2 or 3 1st graders on your back, that is what you have lost!

I am all fired up this morning! lol... On a bitch rampage this morning...waitng for fall out now from the comment I left on the Before and after thread...lol... :Banane10:

It is raining here and I hate rain. My umbrella sliced my finger too..ugh

Sorry-I edited the last post and it is all screwed up. WTF??? Annoying!

Boo-I hope there is no fallout from that comment. That stuff can get ugly fast. I am glad you made you point and now hope it doesn't turn into WW3 on the page. It should be fine.

Sorry-I edited the last post and it is all screwed up. WTF??? Annoying!

Boo-I hope there is no fallout from that comment. That stuff can get ugly fast. I am glad you made you point and now hope it doesn't turn into WW3 on the page. It should be fine.

I can't edit anymore here either!

I think it had to be said! She was wrong and rude, I tried to be nice about it, but if she takes it wrong oh well! That is the thing about computers, tone can never be spoken,only infered by the reader! That makes it open to just too much interpretation! :Banane35:

oh, its ok girls!! :-) no harm done. I just never get any comments from anyone on that thread. When I post... it goes dead silent for days and nobody make a peep about my pictures.

Except you girls from here that already know me.(of course) :-)

Yeah (i know they probably meant well) but the only 'outside' comment I got was kind of back handed. It just leaves me wondering thats all. aside from my girls (which is kind of like talking to my family) -- no one else seems all that impressed God knows I'd love to fix all my faults but I just don't have the money to think about plastic surgery. I am lucky to pay my bills right now. I am still trying to lose weight. Not fix my boobs... I didn't think they were all that bad.

90 lbs was missing and they wanted to comment about my bra? Alot of muscle toning went into making those girls look decent again. I was hoping to leave a different impression than that. :-( thats all. (sigh) It wasn't just the bra doing all the work. I DID all that... the punks!

Don't worry BOOBOO! I'm ok. I LOVE you thought honey for sticking up for me.. haha (big hugs).

I will just hide here with my girls from now on... :-) LOVE YA!

Bman babe you are gorgeous! And I kinda feel the same way about the before/after thread, its really hard to post anyway. You know we all have different body types, me with my big old jelly belly, others have the booty, some the booby - but we are all SMALLER and HEALTHIER! I also want to point out that she just had her surgery. She does not realize the work that goes into losing it as fast as you and Boo, Annie -all of you - it doesn't come off that fast unless you work at it

Fugg - her.

I didn't read it, and really don't care what she said. Don't be hurt because of what some random chick said on the board. She doesn't matter. YOU ROCK!

Just my 2-cents

Nat