LisaMG

OMG Ladies ... Thank you for the support Life has been busy! Being a single mother is hard, you add being a full time student on top of that and you have STRESS galore! Good news, I'm still holding @ 160 lbs. Maintaining is fairly easy ...just follow the rules of the band:) The amazing part of this whole thing is the low maintanance of the band itself. I've been to the doctor strictly to get my fills in the beginning. My level of restriction seems to be just right and holding. I worry some times that my band will slip when I stretch too far or throw up for one reason or another. Danali lost her band due to a super stretch I wonder how she's doing by the way. Anyone know?

I ended up putting a current pic of me on my profile!

Leatha! Hey gurl whats goin in your world?Alot is going on in mine ...2 much 2 type right now. I've tried 2 attach a pic of me on this message and it's not opening up when I click on managing attachments. I dunno what 2 do, do U? :help:

What happened to me recieving emails notifying me of replies from you ladies on these threads? Thanks for all the encouragement ladies ...life has been busy since the divorce. Yeah thats right I'm divorced now. I'm a single mother of 3 beautiful kids. Good news ...I weigh 160ish and holding! I'll have pics to show you ladies soon now that im online again, gemme a lil time =)

Hey, where is all the Galveston Bash Gals? What about all the people that was posting a year or so ago? Is any1 out there?

Awww shucks ladies ...Thnx 4 the encouragement! Yep, Penni that's 125lbs. total loss so far ...and it feels like it 2! I'm wearing 16-18 right now. I feel good but want to lose 50 more pounds while im at it. If it happens, GREAT ...if it dos'nt .....well .....um .....we'll cross that bridge when we get there

Awww Ladies ...your the best. I log on and look what I find! Betty, I'm blowin you cyber KISSes and HUGs right now =) I'm sorry it took sooo long to post on my progress ...all I can say is, "Time flies when your havin FUN!" OH! BTW, today is bandiversary! Happy Bandiversary 2 me! (ok officially it was yesterday, but it dos'nt count if you hav'nt slept yet I started this journey @311lbs. Today I weight 190lbs & you know what? ....I'm happy=) I'm attaching a pic taken at Galveston Beach a few weeks ago ...Check out my new Sea Weed Wig

This NSV thread turned out 2 Bee a good'un ladies ...Thnx 4 sharin. OMG ...How do you sum up the thangz that haz happened 2 me a as a result of this surgey? I dunno but I'll give it a KISS (Keep It Simple Sweetie) and see what happenz. *grin* The 26th (my bandiversary) is soo close I can taste it and I can't wait! I'm gonna find sum way ov makin it ROCK! I've earned sum kinda reward 4sure ...sum1 plz tell me I did cuz I feel like I just ran a marathon and WON! This year I've not only lost MORE than a hundred poundzzz, lost 16 pant sizes, & im not only physically, but am mentally healthier, I feel like an all around NEW WOMAN compared 2 the Me a mere year ago! In a week I'll celebrate my "Bandiversary" with Xcitement and Joy ...naa, it'z more like PURE ENERGY I could have NEVER known wat this surgery would do 4 me. I might have chickened out if I'de had known 1/2 of the story ahead of time ...so 4 once I'm grateful that my wish I made as a lil'gurl was never granted. If I was Psychic (likeI wanted 2 Bee)...I might have lost out. If that don't get ya Xcited ...I dunno

$12,500 here by Dr. Spivac in Houston Tx. and yes, it is possible you'll need 3 fills or more that first year. I was fortunate, when I had my 2nd fill a few months back (dated on my signature down below) I achieved a nice restriction level that has carried this far. Losing 95 lbs. in 9 1/2 months is bliss! Would I do it again the exact same way? You bet, In a heart beat! It comforts me to know that my Doctor & I have a "relationship" & I know he'll be there for me in case of an emergency. (crossing my fingers now) Mexico is a bit cheaper but I've heard ALOT of people having trouble finding aftercare once thay get home. Of course you need to do whats best for your budget. I'm just encouraging you to ponder the consecuenses if you decide to go to Mexico. Maybe you can call around and see if there is a Doctor in your area who accepts patients from other doctors.

The gas and nausea is typical for a number of us Bandsters, Mark. Hang in there & it'll get better. Before you know it you'll be callin Ur band Ur new "Best Friend". I know I do...

Amazing transformation Alexandria ...WTG gurl!

This link should lead you to an albumb titled "The Never Ending Journey" where I have a small collection of sum before & during pics of me. I've lost 85 pounds guys! I'm soooo excited to be living and actually enjoying life http://photobucket.com/albums/y140/Texangel_Ladytex yall wish me luck ...I hope this link worrks Thnx Penni =)