yup, i am about 70-80 pounds from my first huge goal (180/190 lbs) and i have a PS consult tomorrow. i actually completely forgot about it with everything going on until they called to confirm.

i have the appointment for arms and LBL. hopefully he will say "i can do the arms now" and give me a goal to hit for a LBL. dont think i will go with this guy though - no insurance whatsoever... how discouraging... i dont even know if my insurance will help me out, but it would be nice to be able to go to someone who accepts insurance.

here we go ..

thanks Cajun.

Julie: I've lost 4 pounds on the twenty countdown, too! Way to go! Saw my plastic surgeon today and everythings a go! He said I would probably be down to pant sizes. Now that's something to get excited about!

Julie: I've lost 4 pounds on the twenty countdown, too! Way to go! Saw my plastic surgeon today and everythings a go! He said I would probably be down to pant sizes. Now that's something to get excited about!

Good job Karey!

here's a pic of my lap. i am sitting down on the couch. my left hand is where my tummy used to extend to... i literally used to not be able to see my knees... :eek:

LJM, You really are an insperation to us all on these boards. :biggrin:I too can't ever remember not having a tummy. it has always been there. Can't wait to see the rest of your transformation!!!!

thanks, Kelly.

down to 45 days now...

We will be counting down with you. Maybe a fill will "kick in to high gear" the weight loss you want for surgery day.

hi maziemommy..

i went in for my fill this afternoon and was pleasantly surprised i was down 8 pounds since my last fill last month. so the weight i did gain over the Holidays is gone.... yay

my goal for after plastics...

to never have to shop at The Avenue, Lane Bryant or Target plus section again.

i am still too chicken to shop at a regular store cause of "mah big bellie"... im still in a 18/20W bottoms, there are no non-plus sized equivalents to that...

so i wait... not so patiently.

i went to my training appointment yesterday and although the weight is not dropping too much, the inches are dropping.

since last month, i've lost the following:

chest 3/4 inch

upper arm 3/4 inch

waist 3/4 inch

thigh 1/4 inch

calf 1/4 inch

my body fat percent is about 32.3% (cant remember exact cause im at work), 'normal' is 31.9%... i'm getting there!!!

LJM: You're doing fantastic! Give yourself credit for all your hard work. Down 8 pounds in a month and lost inches is about as good as it gets! The PS is going to give you the boost that you need. It's all good. I hope you can take a moment and enjoy your success! (I need to tell myself that too).

karey,

i think we all need to do that. i seriously think i have some sort of body dysmorphic disorder. yes, i am still big, but most days, i cant tell a difference between now and 18 months ago.

my DH thinks i'm nuts.

I hear you, I can't tell a difference, either. Not that I've liost nearly what you have, but I am down a bit and a couple sizes.

And having a friend I haven't seen for over a year not mention a thing about it doesn't help. Makes me really think I haven't lost a pound.

oh Faith, im sorry your friend didnt say anything. that has to be discouraging!

Yup, it stinks. But whaddaya do? She looks like she's gained at least 20 lbs in the past year, so maybe that has something to do with it.

So what's the name of the shaper you wear from The Avenue? I'm on their site and I'm looking at the high waist shaping bike shorts for $26

faith, i cant remember the name of it. there are a few out there and one of them 'sucks in' much better.

i dont have any new ones with tags. my suggestion, if there is one near you, go look at them first (and try on, you want it to be really quite snug). if i have a moment this weekend, i'll go check, but Rick is really trying to have me avoid that store cause when i go, i leave with bags of stuff..