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Before I had my TT, I also wanted a thigh lift. The upper inner parts of my thighs were saggy and just didn't look good in a swimsuit. I also wanted breast implants and my surgeon would only do 2 procedures at a time so I chose the TT and implants. Well now I don't really need the thigh lift. It turns out if most of your thigh sag is at the very top and your doc does a really good TT that skin will be stretched and pulled up when they pull up all the groin skin. I'm not saying my thighs are beautiful and perfect now but they definitely are not saggy enough for me to spend the money or time on a thigh lift. I am so happy with my figure now:)

Pinterest has several of the green magical juice recipes. I haven't tried it yet but you can find it there. Warning tho.....Pinterest is addicting. LOL

Yep. I agree with this. I had lost 40lb before surgery and very few comments. When I came back after my 3-week leave, there were a few eyes popped then. It's the people that see you day to day that can't really tell but it's people like your hairdresser that see you about every six weeks that notice the most, I think.

I read your story with tears in my eyes. It is so familiar... the lost sleep and fearful nights, worrying my daughter would find me dead, turning to food for comfort. First, let me say that you look so beautiful! You really do! You are just glowing with happiness in your tiara picture! Second, let me say that I cannot count the times that I've been in a positive, happy, successful place with a fitness regimen only to be taken down by my extremely rare and debilitating autoimmune disease. This is what I know from that: It's frustrating. It's sad. It's demoralizing. It's painful. And it's temporary. Whatever this is, whether it lasts for a week or 6 months, you WILL get past it, and when you do, you'll feel just as good when you get back out there again. Maybe your weight loss will slow a bit, but it is not dependent on your walking. I need to have both my knees replaced, and all I can do is swim. There are also chair aerobics and boxing DVDs. Feel a little sorry for yourself for a day or two. You deserve to. But know that you will get past this. In a matter of time, all will be well.

lol I went to youtube and typed in (what does 5lb of fat look like) and it is shocking .....great motivation though 80 lb is GREAT actually AMAZING! I just can imagine someone not noticing 80lb thats the weight of a child ..WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH THESE PEOPLE? Great job PUGS! laddie, I love it to when my wrist feel smaller (I’m probably just dehydrated) but it makes me feel so petite. and for a son to give a compliment that is an accomplishment all of its own!

Thinking about you on your big day

Aww, I am sorry to hear that. I totally understand how you must be feeling. But this too shall pass, as they say... you'll get banded and be on your way to becoming fit and fabulous. Why don't you create a challenge for yourself? Lose an X amount of lbs before surgery or something like that. It might make the waiting period seem like a little less of a pointless waste of time.

good luck...my surgery is also on the 16th...I can't wait...I have been on liquid pre-op for 2 weeks so I am ready to eat something I actually miss fruits and vegetables. your boss is a d**k for making you get him lunch.

I was banded nine days ago and still on liquids. I have been getting hungry, but trying to fill myself up with low cal selections. Different soups that I put in the blender, protein shakes, watery cream of wheat, yogurt, decaf coffee, water etc. Can hardly wait for the mushy stage!

Holy CRAP! I could write a book on this topic. Apparently, I am either deaf, stupid, or just plain hard-headed because I am just 1 month post op and I have gotten "stuck" three times!! The first was the worst. I am southern so I use grits as a comfort food. Plus, its consistency meets the requirements for the post-op menu. I am guessing I was hungry and, per usual, I was shoveling that stuff down like I was afraid somebody was gonna steal it. Anyway, the grits made a nice clump which blocked off my band entirely. So, anything that went down after had no where left to go except back the way it came. Good lord! I am talking a fountain!! I was still recovering from the surgery and there I was purging so violently that I started cramping in my thoracic area which led me to believe I was having a heart attack. Cut to me being driven to the ER and 4 family members individually from all parts of GA violating all traffic laws to meet me there only to be told... "False Alarm! Fat girl got her grits on a little too fast!!" Man! I was EMBARRASSED! And, lemme tell you, I ain't had grit one since. I am a fast eater and always have been. I used to swear I must have been in prison or the military in a former life because I could consume an entire plate of food in less than 5 mins. That is still a problem for me. That is the main reason I get stuck now. My treatment: #1 is Prevention. I have to do multiple things while I eat. I need to be chatting on the Internet, working in the kitchen, folding clothes, and take a bite every now and then. #2 - if it STILL happens, I try a little Fluid to see if that will wash it down. If it is REAL stuck, that fluid just comes back out. #3 - Sounds crazy but I hop up and down to try to jar it loose. (I am a real treat to watch in a restaurant). I am going for my first fill next week, I ought to have GREAT stuck stories after that one. I am a real moron when it comes to medical stuff. I try to do what is right but it is like I forget until AFTER something bad happens. Anyway, don't be skeered. Stuck is temporary. Weight loss CAN be for a lifetime.