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Puddinpie's Journal
 

Monday, June 26, 2006

I got on the scale today at the gym after a week in Vegas where I threw caution to the wind. A 3 pound gain. I'm surprised I didn't gain more than that, actually, what with 2 trips to the Cheesecake factory, a Bellagio Eclaire and Caramel Brownie, and every meal being some sort of restaurant food. I was honestly terrible. I TRIED to work out, but the gym cost $25/day and I'd take a 3 pound gain over a $150 gym bill. In addition to that, it was the temperature of the sun outside so walking around was kept at a minimum.   So today I was supposed to present the new website redesign to the directors. I was NOWHERE near ready to do it and I wasn't able to work in Vegas like I'd hoped. So I called in sick!!! I still can't believe I did that. I just wanted to escape reality for ONE MORE day. But then I got 2 more calls today that we're doing a shoot early tomorrow and I've got to be there with all my gear to film the thing. I was REALLY hoping to pass this off to my intern, but I can tell he's not quite ready for that yet. I do think he'll be able to handle overseeing the special effects, though. He's good at that. And my other intern, Traci, I'm sure will have everything organized for tomorrow's shoot. She's the most organized person I've ever met. I'm just trying to take life one day at a time at this point. I feel so incredibly overwhelmed during my day job, my personal business, and my life! I need to make some goals and set a schedule for myself. If I don't pencil in "read your scriptures" at this point it doesn't happen. You'd think I'd be burning more calories with all the worrying I do!   SCALE: 237 at gym (gained 3 pounds on vacation!) (233 at Doctor's office)   EXERCISE: Length: 20 minutes Time: 12:30 (entered gym) to 1:00 (left gym) Intensity: HIIT (level 12 on machine at 10 intensity) Activity: Elliptical Calories burned start to finish: ~160 Calories burned 1 hour after activity: 145 (but I made lunch & did laundry)   FOOD: BF: None (woke up at noon) L: 1 homemade stuffed pepper   CALORIES BURNED: 2,346 CALORIES CONSUMED: 980 CALORIE DEFECIT: 1,366 NSV: Resisted a Wendy's fix 'n mix frosty that I SOOO craved
puddin

puddin

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Meow=^..^='s Journal
 

mmmm Sushi...lol

So today I am holding an expierement.... I am eating Sushi for breakfast...LOL at 11 am... went shopping yeahhhhhhhhhh and I am counting it as exersize cuz I was sweating!!!!   9 am 127 B: i spicy cali roll L:GRRRRR I ate a big mac meal... Really pissed off!!!! D:chicken leg, 2 tortillas     OMG I HATE going to the Doctors... and they wonder why.... I waited 2 hours for my appiontment, then when I asked, they couldnt find my chart and had to wait another 45 min. wasnt able to have my test done, all the other tests I had this week were faulty...OMG I wanted to kick her ass, and then wanted to cry.... So I have to go back to have another ultrasound, another pap, again no sex for 2 weeks, another blood test for pregnancy and I still have to find a cat scan that carries more than 400 pounds...I am soooo pissed off!!!! Whatever!!!!! Tomarrow is a new day...LOL just have to let this day go.... OOOO if it were that easy!!!!
Meow=^..^=

Meow=^..^=

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jenMomTo3's Journal
 

monday

I am having such a hard time right now dealing with my BF. We have just grown apart, and I am so lonly. She has been the person I told everything to, I relyed on her for support and a shoulder to cry on. We went from talking four to five times a day to now talking maybe two or three times a week. I am fine with the fact her and I are not being so close because she has changed in a way that I don't care to be around, but its hard for me because I don't feel like I have anyone to cry on. She is now drinking on a daily basis, and has changed her attitude about how a lady should act. I don't see anything wrong with drinking a beer here and there, but damn, when you have three kids and you have a get together and get tore up in front of the kids, thats just sad. I am scared for her, her father is a drunk and she is turning into him. (I can't believe I just said that)   Ok, on to a better subject, I am so excited about my band. I have 1 month to wait. I feel like my life is fixen to start, I did get my bike out and rode around the block 4 times. I was so proud of myself, but dang I was hurting. My legs felt like mush after all the hills that are in my neighborhood. But I did it, I need to ride around the block and check the distance in my car. Today I am doing the cross trainer in my room. I am shooting for one hour but we will see how long my legs hold out....
JMO

JMO

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laprelief's Journal
 

Lap band

Today is Monday and I'm scheduled to have the lap band on Thurs. June 29 in Tijuana Mexico. I'm am literally sick to my stomach. My family is unaware of my itentions for that day,because of the lack of support. I am currently at a bmi of 41 and I'm only 32 years old. The sad thing is that I have been this size for about six years now. I like to consider myself to be pretty active. Most people say I'm very energetic and seem quite confident. However, the reality is ........ I have horrible blood pressure problems and am no longer the confident fun outgoing person that I used to be. I hope that once I have this lap band I will once again have the enthusiasm for life that I once had. My two fears.....dying and the band not working correctly. Any words of advice?
laprelief

laprelief

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Teresita's Journal
 

Monday

Weekend turned out well even with rain. Got a 2 mile walk in w/Pooky Sat. with incline. I don't want to do 3 miles anymore unless it's at HP. I won't force that extra mile. My excuse is that oh I'm going to the pool anyhow.   OK off that. I put on my 32 goal jeans and I think I can acutally wear them now without them cutting in to my gut. YEAHHHHHHHH. I was actually able to get the muffin top into the top of the jeans. It sits above the pants just a little and not hang over like it use to. I am also wearing a shirt today that someone gave me about 4 years ago and I couldn't get into then. It's a 5x, it is just amazing when you find out how big you really were. I am embarrased that I had gotten so big. I don't need to be cheating in any kind of way. My eating has not been good, portions are small but the food is not a good choice. I will turn this around ASAP and begin meal planning again. I will be having my good ole grd turkey, sour cream, refried beans and salsa for dinner. A veggie, I need a veggie, oh mixed vegatables.   Sunday we had a great time at our meeting. Everyone is doing so well losing. We all fall off the wagon but thank God we have each other to push our fatarzzes back up on it. :heh:   I don't like to be pesamistic but I like to deal with reality. I don't see myself meeting my birthday goal but I look and feel better. I will continue to strive for 375 and will celebrate when I hit it. I want to find out what my weight is tomorrow at TOPS badly. I hope and pray that the 5 pounds I gained last week are gone. I will be doing the Walk Away the Pounds tape this evening. I'm sure the pool will be closed this evening. I have Take the Challenge this evening anyhow. TTC I know that will be a good workout and with less people because the shopping trip is today for some folks.
Teresita

Teresita

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Meow=^..^='s Journal
 

To much time thinking...

As a side note today, I told my Mom about the financing, and that I might need a co-signer and she said nothing... I didnt let it bother me all day, and now its all I can think about...GRRRRRR I guess all I can do is pray about it tonight, or it is going to drive me insane. I just wish this once she would help me... Doesnt she see she is just like her own father????? She once asked for a job to get her car fixed and he said no... I heard this story many times from her... And how they wanted her to pay rent to live at home.... I just dont get how she doesnt see that she is exactly like them????? Well, I just keep thinking about sending a letter to all of her side of the family asking for donations...LOL I dont even know why that just keeps popping in my head.....Augggg Ok I am off to pray and then to bed before I get really pissed about it and do something really stupid.
Meow=^..^=

Meow=^..^=

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Meow=^..^='s Journal
 

WOOOOO HOOOOO

:whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo:   LOL Lost 4 pounds!!!!:cheer2: Very happy today, minus the 6 vials of blood the lady took...   9am 99 NO FOOD nada till I had blood tests L:Whopper, fries (small) diet coke 5pm 79 Snack:Peanuts and baked Cheetos D:Chicken, salad, quesidilla... Didnt feel well.. feel good now!!!! Maybe blood sugar was to low???     walked 10 minutes today...LOL back didnt feel like it was gunna break off today!!! Off to change my ticker!!!:heh:   And what happened to everyones colors???? Interesting
Meow=^..^=

Meow=^..^=

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PattiU's Journal
 

Now I have a date!!!

The July thing came and went, but now I have a date of August 8th. It's good because my husband will be out of work (school bus driver) and can help me. I'm really calm about it, having gone to help my daughter after her open gastric bypass 3 years ago, I think this will be okay. She lost 130 lbs.
PattiU

PattiU

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avilla's Journal
 

Getting Hungry

I have been on the clear liquids for 3 days now and havent had anything to eat in 4 days...I am just now starting to notice that I am getting a little bit hungry..I finally get to start on mushie foods in the morning and am actually looking forward to it...I have gotten off the extra pounds that I gained in the hospital and have actually started on losing my weight...5-6 lbs lost from the hospital and 2 of my own...Its all exciting...I feel very little pain today and havent had to take any meds...I got up and did some laundry, took a nap and actually made the boys some dinner tonight...Hamburger helper has never looked so good...1 confession, I had 1 noodle to make sure it was cooked all the way and thank goodness that it wasnt or it might have actually tasted good too...But I have a great morning planned when I was up with some egg beaters with cheese and chives...It looked really good at the store...But of course, only 2 ounces...then I have to start on some protein drinks tomorrow and I am sure that it will help alot with my hunger...Maybe some yogart for lunch...yummmm...I am still scared about putting anything that doesnt come out of a straw into my mouth, but it will take time...I am ready to be back to normal and be able to sit down and eat with my family in about 5 more weeks, but within reason of course...Was having a little bit of chest pains over the last couple days but I have pretty much figured out that it was from drinking too much at a time cuz I have slowed down on my intake and am feeling better today...Its all going to be a learning experience to last a life time:confused:
avilla

avilla

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Ali's Musings and Meanderings...
 

soup, soup, and more soup...

Well, I stuck finally at 4lbs up from where I was. I dont know why exactly but there it is. So I gave the soup diet a go for this week. It was a delicious soup but after a few days I confess I got bored of eating the same thing each day. hey ho hum. I dunno how many lbs I'll lose but if I can get back to where I was I'll be happy I've been walking each day and upped my speed and my time so thats going well. I went swimming at the weekend too which always cheers me up very much. I have also been a really good girl and stayed off the scale so far this week...now if I can only hold off til Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!:phanvan I'll let you know how thigns are going by then.
A1ikou

A1ikou

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Sandybells's Journal
 

June 25th,

Yesterday was so full of fun and excitement for me. My love planned a beautiful day with horseback riding shopping and whatever suited us. I had been wanting to go to a stable for a long time. What a beautiful place to do that. Pillsbury State Park in Pillager, Minnesota is so neat! I was totally surprised By the terrain. It was heavily wooded and hilly with valleys and just quite a lot of trails. OMG what a place! The guide said to come back for rides during the fall for autumn colors and I can imagine as the views would be really gorgeous Overlooking some areas of thousands of trees. Also winter rides are available in February and I hope I feel brave enough for that in the cold. I am a bit of a priss :rain: in the wintertime. Well, actually all the time but have really surprised myself the last three years with golfing, bocce ball, and will soon be doing some biking and walking in this area. It is so neat to be out of the humid south. (We moved from Sarasota, Florida in 2003.) I feel like we started our lives over since then. We had no life in Florida because we could not tolerate that heat and humidity. It did not suit the lifestyle we wanted. We basically like being outdoors but stayed in all the time either shopping or caged up in the house. A/C was on or heat but rarely just with the perfect temperatures to enjoy being outside. I have a week to go before my next fill. Yesterday I had my second PB after breakfast. Too fast eating I think!
Sandybells

Sandybells

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avilla's Journal
 

2 Days After

Well I have had the band for 2 days now...I have had no serious problems what so ever...I keep having problems with a rumbling in my tummy like diahrea starting or is it my bottom tummy thats grumbling, im not really sure...My stomache was quite upset this evening...I havent gotten the hang of the broth I guess...I mean, am I suppose to be adding water to it, im not really sure (trial by error i guess) but I think I am suppose to be deluting it...Tomorrow my husband is going to get me out for a little while to the grocery store to get me some basic mushie foods like oatmeal and grits and yogart...Im still not hungry and have been doing great with my liquids since the beginning...I have finally gotten off the weight that I gained from the iv and swelling...Now, I start the real stuff...I cant wait for it to start to go down from this point...I can not tell you how great the pizza smelled that my husband and son had for dinner, but I wasnt tempted in the least, maybe I will have some for a treat in about 6 more weeks...We will see how it goes between now and then...You must treat yourself every once in a while or you will fall off that wagon...Well, thats it for today...I am on a new road from here on and everything and anything that I lose from now on will actually be me...Its all a learning experience
avilla

avilla

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Berri Patch Thoughts
 

Appointments are over!

I have finally completed all my pre-surgery appts!   I had my colonoscopy and endoscopy yesterday. Wasn't fun, but it's over!   I had my endocrine lab tests last week, along with my exercise evaluation, psychiatric evaluation, and dietary consult.   On the 15th of June I had multiple testings, including a scan of my gall bladder and stress test. I was so proud, that I could walk on the tread mill instead of having my stress test by chemically inducing it.   Sometimes I am nervous and I still wish I could lose it by just diet and exercise, but I have to keep remembering that all of us are different. We need different tools. The lapband is not a miracle, but a Tool.   I can do this! My next appt. is July 24, that's the day the doctor will tell me all the info they have gathered, good or bad. I hope he also tells me that my insurance is acceptable and hopefully my surgery date.   It's going to be a very long month waiting.
mlt45

mlt45

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Meow=^..^='s Journal
 

I like my new Kiity!!!!!

LOL...:bored way to much time lookin at Avatars yesturday!!!! Soooo today hubby doesnt feel well... I think it was too much time in the 111 degree heat if ya ask me. Cleaned kitchen ick, doing some laundry double ick...LOL   I still gotta see the movie, shop, and pay ticket, And go to hospital to get blood work done for the dreaded Endometriosis test on Monday!!!!:hurt   9am 123 B: chicken noodle soup L: chicken sandwich, small fry....yaaaa I ate it D:burger, salad 12 am 107
Meow=^..^=

Meow=^..^=

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Barb's Journal
 

Today's Measurements

I can't change the date but I am journaling for the history. Date 9/17/05   Weight: 240   Waist: 47.5 inches   Hips: 58 inches   Upper Arms: 17 inches   Wrist: 7 inches   Bust: 47 inches   Calves: 17 inches Mid Calf   Thighs: 26.5 inches   CHANGES   Weight Loss: 11lbs.   Waist: 1.5" inches   Hips: 2 inches   Upper Arms: None   Wrist: .25"   Bust: 1 inch   Calves: 1 inch   Thighs: 1.5"   Based on this my waist will be about 34" at 145lbs. Yuck, I want my waist to be between 29 and 31 inches!!
Barb

Barb

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jenMomTo3's Journal
 

June 24th 9:00 am

Today I am getting up and going to DH's mom house. We are going to be cooking out so My diet is shot. (it doesn't have to be but I don't feel like being good today, or maybe tomorrow) I am so excited about the upcoming surgeries. I have been on this board for months watching everyone else lose weight, and I am happy that it is finally my turn. I read someone elses journal last night and I am ready to work my butt off to get the same results she had. Her workout routine is freaken amazing.. She rides her bike like 30 miles a day.. and does weights.. walks.. ect... Monday, I am getting my bike out and going for a ride (it won't be 30 miles) but if I can do one I will be happy to work my way up.
JMO

JMO

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vinesqueen's Journal
 

facing the facts, facing reality

A few weeks ago I got an e-mail from someone who's been courting me for a job. The e-mail wasn't good, there was a re-org and the postition was elimitated. To put it mildly, I was devistated.   Devistated not only for not getting the job, but it ws a much deeper emotion than was warrented over not getting a job.   I'd been putting a lot of energy into this job hunt. And i realized that what I was doing was trying to run away from the Cushing's. I was trying to do what I do so often, distract...   If I could distract myself with this job, and all the responsibilities that would come with it, then maybe I could convince myself that this wasn't really going on. That I'm fat because... because I eat too much.   Yeah, that's it, I eat way too much, so of course I am fat. I mean, I fill my plate when I eat, and sometimes I even go back for seconds. Never mind that my dinner plates are saucers instead of plates. A bread and butter plate is filled to the brim with dinner is a large meal. Yup, I eat way too much off those plates. I use regular dinner plates for Charger plates, and well, a real Charger is a wonder in it's hugeness.   I have road rage because ... the drivers here are so stupid. It's all their fault. there is no room for error, you didn't plan to merge a mile ago, so it's all your fault I'm screaming at you. Honking my horn at you because you are too stupid to be on the roads. Don't even thing you are going to merge in front of me, and there is no way in hell I'm going to let you pull out of the parking lot. Wait your turn. Oh sure, if I got more than 4 hours of sleep at night, maybe I wouldn't be so furious over everything.   Sure, that's it. It's because I can't sleep. except for when I can't wake up. Or I'm too tired to do anything. And then, of couse, ti doesn't matter how badly you drive, because I don't care. Sure, cut me off, I know you didn't mean to, sometimes you can't help it. Here, I know that spot is tough to get out of, let me wave you ahead of me. That's okay, you go first, you are probably having a tough day.   I thought if I got that job, I could tell myself that it was manageable. That the tumor wasn't that big of a deal. Oh, wait. Tumor. I forgot. Okay, okay, I didn't really forget. I just wanted to forget. And isn't that the same thing? Isn't it just as good? No? Damn.   So, not getting that job really made me step back and take a hard look at my life. No more trying to dstract myself. No more, if I ignore it, it has to go away. I mean, I've always gotten better, I always feel better, I always get in a better mood. Right? Don't I? Well yes, sort of. Except now the cycles are getting shorter and shorter. It used to be that I would go a long time until I finally snapped. Until I started screaming at random people, or worse yet, the people I love. What used to take months to cycle is now taking weeks. I am afraid that it will get to the point where I cycle hard within a week. Wheee! Won't that be fun?
vinesqueen

vinesqueen

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Boo Boo Kitty's Journal
 

Excited and ready!

I am very excited. I have been tossing around the decision for awhile for by pass. My primary doctor is not behind me at all. I let her get into my head, but I have finally had enough.   My family is behind me, my husband is very excited, even know he will be buying me a new wardrobe.     I am doing the band because I am young. I like that is can be adjusted and you aren't just "stuck" with it, like and R-en Y.   I met my lap band doctor Wednesday. Everything is all in line, I just need the pre autorization letter from my insurance. The office staff told me it would take 6 weeks to get it form Champva, so I decided to do it myself. I was told I would have it in hand by Monday. That means I can scheduale surgery in July!!! WOOOO HOOOOO! :clap2:
Boo Boo Kitty

Boo Boo Kitty

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avilla's Journal
 

Made It Home

Well I finally made it home today...My surgery went well...The only problem that I had during the entire process was coming out of the anesthetic once they took the tube out of my throat...I remember starting to hyperventalate and them having to talk me down and put me on O2, but I guess they are use to having to deal with that...The hospital was wonderful, I could not have wished for a better group of people taking care of me...They had several reason to knock me out thru the night...I kept having to get up and go to the restroom and kept setting off all the alarms on my IV and my heart monitor...One good thing to keep in mind, if you lay on your side your blood pressure goes way down so they had to keep a close eye on it and retake it several times...But back to the nurses, they even brought my entire family dinner the night of surgery, it was wonderful stuffed pork chops (not anything like the normal hospital food) and pancakes and bacon for breakfast for my husband...He was wanting to check in for the weekend like a hotel since it was so nice...The room even had a seperate livingroom area with a seperate tv just for the family then one over by the bed for the patient, it was great since my husband keeps a late schedule on watching his tv shows...The ride home wasnt unbareable, but I was nauseous and light headed the entire trip...But now that I am home I am feeling alot better and up moving around some...Beware of the scale when you get home, the swelling adds pounds (Be Ready!!)...I have only had to have 1 does of pain meds since I got home this afternoon and didnt even take a full dose that time, but I am thinking before I go to bed I might take one so I can get thru the night...And its true, the port site is the worst but starting to have some upper back pain between the shoulders (im guessing from the gas)...Its really strange not being hungry...I havent had anything to eat since night before last for dinner...I have been very lucky and have had no problems what so ever with the liquids...They brough me apple juice, broth and jello for breakfast, but I wasnt really wanting anything but took a couple bites of each anyways to just try to get some of my strength back and it went down same as always...I will be on a clear diet for 3 day (till monday) then on mushies (only 2 ounces) for 5 weeks after that...I ought to lose quite a bit of weight during that transition (I hope) but then it will slow down when I move to my regular foods (4-5 ounces)....But I can do it, I know I can...As good as I feel right now it should only take a few days for me to almost be back to normal (I hope!!!) I am really excited...Got my follow up with my surgeon (blessed man) on July 5th and will see how everything is going and then hopefully a fill in 6-7 weeks..Just wanted to touch base with my journal while everything was still fresh in my mind (foggy but its there)...Im on the other side!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!
avilla

avilla

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Meow=^..^='s Journal
 

Good Morning lol and its 11 am

Its alive!!!! LOL barely... Things I have to do today are: 1. Pay off my parking ticket...Sheesh $500 dollars later 2. Go to the gym.....CHECK 3. Go see a film at the observatory for my Astonomy class at 7:30 4. Go grocery shopping....AUgggg 5. Call about my last pay check...that is late 3 months...LOL and they wonder why I quit...... CHECK 6. Call and find out where I can go for my catscan (the hospitals only goes up to 400) seee Mo no snide comment *bats eyelashes* LMAO...CHECK   I feel like I am missing something...LOL whateva!!!   10 am 120 B: leftover kung pow chicken LOL and a little rice less than 1/4 c. L:turkey sandwich, applesauce, sugar free gummy thingys 1 oz. D:humberger with a salad 12 am 107   OMG back feels like its gunna fall off!!!! LOL 10 min. Mr. Simmons hell.. Cuz its hot outside 111 and I dont wanna drive!!!! ok played pool for 45 min... only won 1 game, but worked up a sweat...hubby asked why I was so happy....lol
Meow=^..^=

Meow=^..^=

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Teresita's Journal
 

Friday

I'm happy to say I did a 2 mile walk yesterday morning. Around 2:30 I went to the community pool for about 1 1/2 hours. I had a ball even though my daughter just stood in the pool. She had fun also. I kept my feet off the floor majority of the time just working my arms and legs the whole time.   I will be walking Saturday and Sunday!!!!
Teresita

Teresita

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wiggygiggy's Journal
 

First Fill today - 6/22/06 -35 pds total!!!

I had my first fill today and didn't know what to expect. He had a hard time locating the port hole to inject the solution into - that was grossing me out and making me nauseous. :faint: Other than that it all went great - I didn't feel any pain at all - just a few pricks when he was numbing it up - nothing unbearable. . I found out that I have a VG 11 band and it will hold 10cc's of solution. He put in 4 cc's today. Now I hope to see faster results and more restriction. I'm down 35 pds total so far and baby its gone for good! :clap2: :clap2: I can't believe how much more energy I have without carrying around those pounds and am excited to think what another 35 pds+ will feel like too! My goal is to lose that by Christmas!! I can't get in for another fill until Aug. 7th, so this will have to do the trick in the meantime.
wiggygiggy

wiggygiggy

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