☠carolinagirl☠

Happy Bandiversary!!
Congratulations on your success, too!

i will give you some tan for some of those gorgeous sexy bod you got....
i see that as a fair trade GF
**you are a walking/talking/looking success story**
from one biker ole lady to another....YOU f**king rock

Good job on doing your own research and asking your Dr. questions.. No matter what anyone else says or experiences you have to worry about you. The dramatic posts are a cry for attention and perhaps they feel some kind of pleasure in scaring people.. but everything in life has risks, but I figured my health was worth a risk.. Take care and keep us posted.

Bless this Blog/Post! I am so glad to see YOU are making YOUR own decision...YEA for you!
I'm pretty sure i might know the "crazy" post you're referring to...I just read all the drama and shake my head. What a waste of time!!!! Some people must think prospective banders won't think or do the homework for themselves!!! If someone comes on here and spouts info they don't agree with, they must be a "troll" or a liar! Its their way or else....In reality, I think thats what "those" people are looking for......attention. .You've heard misery loves company....HAHA! I aint gonna be their company.
Anyways, GOOD for YOU! Do what's right in your mind after getting all the info you can and then discussing with the professionals. Best wishes on your decision. Never, Ever give up!

Good for you to go ahead with the surgery. I had no problems at all except food getting stuck which was my fault.

congrats and lots of love to you eye candy

wow so you have concerns about being 45.. lol wish I was only 45 again.. but my daughter reminds me that every day is a gift.. She treats terminal cancer patients every day.. so when I whine about getting old or whatever she brings me back to what is really important in life.. and if you can even wear a bikini you are 90 % luckier than most of us.. I will never be able to wear another bikini.. too old for one thing and too flabby for another.. gravity is a b...so you go strut yourself on the beach and enjoy..

Nwww happy birthday, my friend. And you know what I think: that at 45, you are still one of the most beautiful women I know. And you have a rockingest bikini body! But I understand the insecurity about it, because I've been there. It's taking that first step, put on that bikini and step out onto that sand, and I promise you, no one is going to laugh at you. In fact, they're going to think you're beautiful, just as much as I do!

Girl, I've seen your pictures and you are rocking that bikini! Just put a smile on your pretty face and own it! Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday-to you!!!!!!!!! As for people looking at you in a bikini, there is always someone who looks worse than you. Been there, seen it all. I have always done the compare looking. Or if it really bothers you that much, wear a sexy one piece.
As for being 45, you're healthier this year than last year and that adds years onto your life. So you are just beginning.

i couldnt agree more...
my goal weight by the doctors charts (are something i dont think i can ever get to) and i am not saying that to sound b***h** but its true..for my height, it is what i weighed when i was in my mom's stomach when she was pregnant...i told my surgeon, the number i want to get to is me being healthy, mobile and something i can get to and stay with (and maintain happily)......i believe that the band/plication will help me with that part....
i recall sitting in his office and him asking what did i want to weigh
at the time he said it, i was well over 300+ and i said i'd like to get to 299....and then 289 etc......and he laughed......and then i said eventually, i'd love to see 199.....and if i got there, i am okay with that....he said it is technically (obese still) but i said its something i can get too and right now that is all i care about.....
i am not a hooked on number person
i dont own a scale and use the clothes i have (or now have to buy all the time) as my guide....call me strange, but it works for me...
so do i have a number in mind after all this rambling, well yeah
but right now, i just want to see 199 make an appearance .
GREAT post lellow
GREAT comment missy

i couldnt agree more...
my goal weight by the doctors charts (are something i dont think i can ever get to) and i am not saying that to sound b***h** but its true..for my height, it is what i weighed when i was in my mom's stomach when she was pregnant...i told my surgeon, the number i want to get to is me being healthy, mobile and something i can get to and stay with (and maintain happily)......i believe that the band/plication will help me with that part....
i recall sitting in his office and him asking what did i want to weigh
at the time he said it, i was well over 300+ and i said i'd like to get to 299....and then 289 etc......and he laughed......and then i said eventually, i'd love to see 199.....and if i got there, i am okay with that....he said it is technically (obese still) but i said its something i can get too and right now that is all i care about.....
i am not a hooked on number person
i dont own a scale and use the clothes i have (or now have to buy all the time) as my guide....call me strange, but it works for me...
so do i have a number in mind after all this rambling, well yeah
but right now, i just want to see 199 make an appearance .
GREAT post lellow
GREAT comment missy

i couldnt agree more...
my goal weight by the doctors charts (are something i dont think i can ever get to) and i am not saying that to sound b***h** but its true..for my height, it is what i weighed when i was in my mom's stomach when she was pregnant...i told my surgeon, the number i want to get to is me being healthy, mobile and something i can get to and stay with (and maintain happily)......i believe that the band/plication will help me with that part....
i recall sitting in his office and him asking what did i want to weigh
at the time he said it, i was well over 300+ and i said i'd like to get to 299....and then 289 etc......and he laughed......and then i said eventually, i'd love to see 199.....and if i got there, i am okay with that....he said it is technically (obese still) but i said its something i can get too and right now that is all i care about.....
i am not a hooked on number person
i dont own a scale and use the clothes i have (or now have to buy all the time) as my guide....call me strange, but it works for me...
so do i have a number in mind after all this rambling, well yeah
but right now, i just want to see 199 make an appearance .
GREAT post lellow
GREAT comment missy

I did that Missy, I got to my goal weight where my BMI was 27 and I wasn't happy either.Got to a BMI of 25, and nope, still not happy. So I kept losing, looking for that elusive point where I was happy with what I saw. I realise now I was not ever going to be happy because I always saw my imperfections, and thought I could lose weight and they'd disappear. I now am more accepting of my imperfections and accept that they make me who I am, and that's beautiful too.
I think losing and then gaining has actually turned out to be a godsend for me, because I can see myself more realistically now. Before the leak, I'd stay on or around a BMI of 23 only because my dr threatened to unfill me if I lost anymore. Now it's a more natural decision. I like what I see. That's never really happened for me before.

I agree with you, at the end of the day you have to stay at the weight you are most comfortable with. You have to decide what your ideal weight is right now. That's not to say it won't change in the future, up or down, all you can do is go with what feels right today.
It's funny because my doctor was "satisfied" with my weight loss 25 pounds ago. He thought losing 200 pounds was "more than he could've hoped for". I, however, was nowhere near satisfied. I won't be satisfied until my BMI is well out of the obese range- so I set my goal weight a good 60 pounds less than the one he set for me.
Once I get down to that point, I highly suspect I'll lower it even more. We'll see.

you really should stop downing yourself by saying (you only lost 60 pounds)..that is an incredible feat... be proud of that

jim (((((((((hugs from nc)))))
your pic brought tears to my eyes
you look amazing and i am so excited you shared your picture with this forum
you were one of the first people who reached out to me here
and i will never forget it
anyway, sorry to get sidetracked....your pic is great
you look handsome in your tux

seeing my clothes get smaller and me being more mobile is worth more than a over in a moments food/drink
great post

The gas stayed with me for about 1 week, I think. I used a heating pad and walked as much as I could.
The drinking part, I have never felt like that, sorry I can;t help you.
Welcome to the Band!!!

So, a challenge to us all- equate calories to dollars- is a milkshake worth $1000- NOPE
LOVE THIS!!!!!

Very handsome....you look great!

Jim, you look f**king amazing! You must be so proud of all your hard work. Just love the wonderful heat in NE.

Thank you!! Missy you're so sweet :-)

Awesome!!

Oh my gosh Jim, you look SO GOOD!! The change is astounding!! You actually look younger even!!!
Very very handsome!