PattyGirl66

Yup, I posted the strawberries about a week or so ago.... and thank you, you are going to love this chicken!!

I have been cleaning closest all weekend, also shopping in there too I found so many jeans I once could wear than couldn't, now I can!. Saves me a lot of money buying clothes because I still have to shop at the high end of clothing which are expensive. Cant wait to buy smaller clothing, that for me would be victory!!!

Your reg. PCP will know for sure if what you have is thrush. I thought I did right after surgery. I was bouncing back and forth to both my PCP and bariatric surgeon before they realized what was actually wrong with me. I had white 'foam' in my mouth. very dry, constant thirst (more than normal), white covered tongue. My PCP gave me antibiotics just incase, but he was sure it wasn't thrush. After 2 months of this suffering white horrible foamy mouth. My bariatric told me that it was apperent he placed my band too tight during surgery. He said this had happened with two of his other lapband patients, I was lucky and almost the 3rd who would of had to have another surgery to have my band 'loosened' , due to the rapid weight loss my stomache shrank, and the band loosened up on its own (wheeew).

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Hi Danielle, A lot of places now are serving "Skinny Girl" drinks. I heard their Margaritas are awesome. Also, look whats on the shelf at the clubs/bars depending on where you go. Some clubs carry "Light' rum,. Oh, you can also check if they carry 'diet cranberry juice' too!

After making sure our insurance qualified for me having weight loss surgery, I did a lot of research on Bariatric Surgeons in my area. After narrowing a few down I looked into credentials/back ground checks. Did a lot of reading on their facility/practices. Made sure they had a zero mortality rate, and lastly how many surgeries did the surgeon perform and how long in practice. These were important to me. After I found who I liked, I scheduled a seminar. Was very impressed, made an appt to see the surgeon to get personal one on one. Liked him and waaala, here I am......

Hi Wozziecat, As each day goes by you will be able to drink more fluids. You more than likely still sore from surgery (the tube they stick in your throat), leaves a lot of dryness, soreness, etc. Since you stated you are able to keep fluids down, that is just fine! Keeping hydrated is key, sipping all day long will help that. Hang in there sweety! (hugs)

Your hard work and perseverance paid off big time! Thank you for coming back to the site to share your success with us, it truly means the world to many many LB's. Congratulations!

<---- an apple ...hahaaaa

CG, thanks hon I do have quite a ways to go to get there! We both have something to look foward too, our -100 milestone. I am proud of ya !!!

whooooohooooooo!!!! I can't wait to be in that size!! what a great feeling (hugs)

Dancing!! that is how I met my husband at a dance club in NYC . NO food was involved there that night, LOL!

I have used Olay products since I was a teen. 2x a day I put my face in ice cold freezing Water morning/night. I exfoliate once a week, and a facial scrub twice a week. Moisturize in the morning and right before I go to bed. If I wear makeup, I make sure I never go to sleep with it on. Oh, another thing I do especially in dryhot weather I keep a small spray bottle filed with cool water and spray my face/neck and let my face soak in the water (I don't dry) just air dry. I feel your body/face needs to keep hydrated on the outside just like our insides.... I am trying hard to fight aging gracefully, LOL

oooO no never touch the face, everything else but, LOL

Watch this ladies : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky-T-XyVYjo Do more research.... There are facial exercises you can do to help firm up the sagging under the chin/face. I moisturize my neck/face smoothing the neck area. I do facial exercises as well. (tilting my head up while leaning my head back, pulling up my lower lip over my front teeth and "holding' for a few minutes at a time). I also use a portalbe neck exerciser I purchased on ebay for like $5. with the weight loss and exercise I feel it has helped me a lot, but then again my face is smaller than the rest of me, lol

Hi Aprl, You did the right thing going to the ER. I commend you for taking immediate action for your well being and health! Rest up, feel better (hugs)

Its a wonderful feeeeeling, isn't it!!!!

That's what I use, the Gazelle edge! I LOVE it! I had a hip replaced and my other hip is pretty bad and this exercise does not hurt or put me in pain at all. If anything i noticed, since my joints are rotating constantly, I have more mobility in my joints since the weight loss and exercising (both are contributing). I have lost a lot of inches as well. Btw, swimming is my favorite exercise of all

Colleen, You are really doing fantastic!! Keep up the great work

Sending good vibes your way (hugs)

checking in ----> down -4 lbs

B- I will be thinking of you! I am well over an hour way from South Jersey, my fear is the power. We were without power for 10 days from Sandy. I am prepared as can be... Stay safe (hugs)

I agree my banded collegues here Terry

Stay safe and warm my sweet friend x0x00x