Louisianagirl

How is everyone in the Houma area doing? I think I had something lodged in my band last night. I thought I was going to die. That was a horriable feeling, it took about 3 hours to release. Christmas was kind of hard, I ate a lot of sweets and food hight in sodium, so I am trying to get back on track. It will be a year on the 23rd of this month. Hope everyone is doing great.

Thanks sunshine for letting me know about this tread. So is everyone ready for our FIRST band anniversary???????

I am getting close to my goal weight and I am positive I don't won't anymore children. I have one little girl who I absolutly adore but I think going through this journey I can do without having anymore children. My husband doesn't want anymore either. I would have loved to have given my little girl a brother or sister but she is 7 years old now and things or so scary in this world we live in today, I also work 12 hour shifts too. I was wondering if anyone had a tubal ligation after being banded and only having one child or having it done without any children. How hard is it to get a doctor to do this procedure with just having one child and being 28 years old? I have been over weight all my life and I finally feel like I am starting a new life with my husband and daughter. I am not being selfish, I just know I don't want anymore children. If I did I would have just got it over when I was heavier. I know they say when you lose a lot of weight you become more fertile, well I am not going to lie, I am so scared I get pregnant after all of this acomplishment. I have a paraguard but I am so scared it falls out and I don't realize it and bam!!! So I am looking into having a tubal ligation. Am I being over worried?

Is everyone ready for their Anniversary Day?

Talking about clothes, I had a fat day today. I guess I was just bloated for some reason today. I had a christmas party at work and everthing I put on made me feel so fat. It was all clothes that I have worn in the past 2 weeks but for some reason I just felt so fat today. I must have changed shirts 10 times. What makes us feel that way????

Thats What I am Talking About!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats to all of you who quit. I quit for like 6 weeks when I had surgery and started back. I know I can quit if I want too but I just feel I am not ready. I am planning and going to try and make up my mind for my New Years Resolution being I can't say it will be to lose weight.

I told my 7yr old and sometimes she acts like she has the band.

I agree with you!

I voted no number but I try to get in 60grams a day but most of the time it is impossiable unless I have a protein shake.

Tea is fine. Crystal light too. As for as the skin goes it depends on how much weight you have to lose. I have a lot under my arm and in my inner thighs. My stomach is not to bad but could use a tuck one day. I would rather get my legs and arms done first. You can cover the stomach but if you want to wear shorts or a cute sleveless shirt that is a problem. Breast sagged before just a little more now...lol. But I feel wonderful!!!!!!!!!!

I was just wondering what is the most someone has in their 4cc band? I don't really know how much I have, I forgot to ask last time.

Well I went to the Dr. Tuesday and she said I know have 2.9cc. This is about my 9th or 10th Fill. She only puts like .2cc at a time. I am really feeling restiction, I am having a hard time eating 2oz. of meat and like 2 pieces of brocolli. I think I needed that kick in the but, I have slowed down a lot on the weight loss. I am hoping to be at goal by March.

I feel the same way, but I have been with my dh for 12 years and he loved me no matter what. He is having a hard time right now, things are going through his head. He freked out when I changed my style of clothes. I said well, before I couldn't wear it now it fits so look out. I am sure he enjoyed looking at girls in cute clothes but new where he had it made...lol. I like all the new attention but I think of it like ya... you wish you new what my dh and I share...lol. I recommend anyone with a good man to stay with him because most men or dogs behind your back, exspecialy the ones trying to get your attention. Watch those!

I think I only have about 2...something, but I will find out Thursday.

Go to Welcome to Spanx by Sara Blakely: Official Site, I bought one of the strapless tops and that helps smooth the muffin top...lol. I want to buy the all-in-one, that really helps. I have one from dillards but after reading about the Spanx. I think it might be more comfortable. They are a bit pricy but its cheaper than a tuck at the time. You get used of wearing it and it makes your clothes look so much better,

I have had about 8 fills but my doctor really takes it slow with the fills. She puts very little at a time. I go back next Thurs so I will find out. I need a slight fill. Thanks for your responses.

I drink like 1-1/12 big cups almost everyday. Thats what gets me going, but maybe I need to get going on a protein shake instead...lol. I am lacking on that.

Almost 1 year and very very HAPPY!!!

WOW!!!!! Julie you look OUTSTANDING!!!!!! You can for sure say LOOK at me NOW!!!!!

About the skin thing, I have a lot of loose skin, like under my arm, inner thighs and stomach. Can anyone tell me how long it takes for that to shrink, if it will any?

:Banane08:Just was wondering how many people from South Louisiana there are on this site.:cocktail:

Glad to see all of you doing so great!!!!

I also stay away from bread and rice. I eat pasta every now and then but not often. My band does not like those things...lol. For the first few months I watched a little, I tryed to eat a veg with my meals but now I know I am not getting enough protein with what I am eating. I need to order me some more liquid protein. Weight loss has slowed down and i think it is because of my protein intake. Hope this helps.

I don't follow anything like I should. I eat whatever I want, I just watch not to over eat. I try and stay away from candy but it was impossibale for Halloween and having a 7 year old. I try to stay away from soft drinks, I only drink soft drinks when I go eat out somewhere and they don't have ice tea. I know I can lose if I am not eating half the amount that I use to. I don't ever say I am dieting anymore, because I don't. The band has helped me with portion control. I don't eat breakfast because I am too tight in the morning and not hungry, but I do drink my coffee with Equal. I don't exercise like I should because I workshift work and it is hard to stay on a schedule, so I do it when I can. I should be at goal for sure by now if I would have exercised daily but I am happy with the way things are going.