Melissa S

I agree with you. I've noticed that I've loosened up too. I was actually thinking about calling my Dr and getting another small fill. I've been able to eat alot again... with no problems.

PMS is really getting me this month. I'm a grump and cant sit still... my back is killing me... not to mention the munchies. I asked my fiance to stop at the mall and get me a Cinnebon!

oh, it's still there... that pic must have been taken on a good angle! HA!

Cindy- Thats great.. size medium!!! WHOO HOO!!! And yes, Deck the Halls in September.. and no, I wasnt hearing things.. I called my sister down to listen to it.. she heard it too!

Twinmommy- I'm in about a 16 right now... 18's I can put on and off without unbuttoning. These pants are much closer to an 18... so if you'd like to have them I'll ship them!! Just PM me your address.

OK.. at first I thought I was hearing things... but no... no no no... THE ICE CREAM TRUCK OUTSIDE IS PLAYING "DECK THE HALLS"!!!! hahaha... either that or I'm really losing my MIND!!!!!

Hello ladies.. I have a pair of pants up for grabs... I've worn them twice and are just too long for me....I'm 5'2... They are from Lane Bryant- Venezia brand..they say size 20 but honestly fit more like a slim 18 or maybe closer to a 16. They are like a thin cargo type pants with drawstrings at the ankles... really cute just too long. Only pet peeve I have with them is that they have snaps at the top instead of buttons...and no matter how loose they fit.. they pop open (which can be quickly resolved by pinching the snap a little).. They are chocolate brown in color.. I'll pay for shipping... The first person to call dibs gets them!

Thank you... I'm really trying to stay calm about this.

I had my first bridezilla meltdown this evening. I'm absolutely livid with my Matron of Honor and Bridesmaids. I've asked one thing of them.. thats all..and they refuse to even meet me half way. I hate surprises.. so I've kindly asked them to please let me know when and where the bridal shower will be... not only for my personal information...but also for my work schedule. They refuse. Then tonight I find out that after asking me about 10 times where we have registered... they left all that info out on the shower invites. What was the point of me making a registry anyway?? I'm so pissed off right now. I had a complete meltdown.... and of course, the fiance does not see why I'm so pissed!!

Thats a GREAT idea!

2 weeks post op (down 12 lbs) Just shy of 4 months out (down 42 lbs)

Twinmommy- I FEEL YOUR PAIN! My scale hasnt moved in a month! And I dont need a fill... I'm overly tight in the mornings and by dinner time I can eat only a very small amount. I've been to the gym and walking more than before...but still nothing!

Wenjea you just reminded me... I actually was brave enough last night to try on a dress...AND BOUGHT IT!!! SIZE L !!! I NEVER EVER wear dresses... I brought it home and tried it on for my fiance... he darn near fell off the bed in shock!! He loved it! I'll take a pic in it this weekend and post.

Thanks Ragdoll.. I think it may because TOM is nearing. This afternoon I've noticed that twinge of cramping I usually get a couple days before.

Weazer- I also do not tell people that I have been banded. Only a select handful of people know... When asked I just tell them that I'm watching what I eat and exercising...which is all true. Laura- WONDERFUL for you!!

Thank you Weazer.. you're right. My clothes fit much looser.. most of them I dont even need to unbutton to take off.. but you know how it is.. you really dont feel a sense of accomplishment until you see it on the scale. Very frustrating!

Oh yeah.... he got a mouth full of comments after that! HAHA!

I'm getting REALLY frustrated! I've been flirting with the same 2-3 lbs I lost 2 weeks ago..the scale wont budge! I'm eating well, drinking my water and even hit the gym several times in the past 2 weeks! TOM isnt due for another week... I'm wondering if its starting to add the lbs early! UUGHH!!!!

The fiance complemented me tonight saying... WOW.. I can really tell that you've lost alot of weight (while I was getting changed) ... but then he said a real sh*thead comment..... I have a sunflower tattooed above my belly button.. got it when I was 18..pre motherhood.. it looked damn cute in its day.. but then I gained 80 lbs while pregnant and it all went to hell... anyhow... he said.. thats starting to look more like a sunflower rather than a footprint. Hmmm... wonder how comfortable he'll be on the COUCH! HA!

Thank you EVERYONE!! You have truly made my day (at 6:23am..ugh)!!! I'm not sure I SEE much of a difference in my before and afters... but I FEEL the difference..and my old clothing fits... does that make sense?

DD took the pics from today... and she got me the first time without a smile...

guess its kinda hard to tell... I'll have to get the fiance to take a better pic...

Pics.... 2 weeks post op and today...

Thank you Legster!

I TOTALLY agree with the others... my starting BMI was 49.7 and like you.. my insurance company will not do surgery on anyone over a 50 BMI.. but my surgeon actually told me he would prefer the band for people my size... he likes to "save" the bypass for those who are seriously seriously overweight.. like who have 200-300 to lose. If you really want the band let him know..and if he refuses..find another surgeon!