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Ditto what Kellymoos said. I've done the Mystic Tan thing and it doesn't really look natural. Try the self-tanning lotions. It's kinda expensive, but Lancome makes a great one. Also as a tip----make sure you exfoliate REALLY well before using. It will make your new tan last longer and look more even. You'll be a beach-baby before ya know it!

Lacy.....I know how you feel. I get banded Monday and I woke up last night at 3 AM. I was dreaming that I was in the hospital right after surgery. I wanted to roll over but I didn't want to burt myself. I was so convinced that I turned on the light and looked at my belly to see if there were any incisions. When I told my hubby what I was doing, he told me I was nuts. Hee, Hee. I guess we have lapband on the brain!

Maybe you could do some upperbody exercises enough to get your heart rate up?? Just 30 minutes a day may make a difference. Try doing arm exercises or even some abs.... You'll feel better about yourself for still making an effort on your exercise. And if you're like me you need to keep the ball rollin' or else it stops! When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! (Or at least do some lemon drop vodka shots!) Sorry about you ankle. Hope this helps.

Bubba, we must be related....my name is Coral Miriana! Hiya Cuz! Peace!

Well....it's about that time....I just said a little prayer for you that everything goes PERFECT! Keep us posted....My surgery is Monday so you'll be a whole THREE days ahead of me...a pro! I don't live too far from you...just a short hop on I-20 Eastbound. Take care, I know that you'll do great!

I can remember this like it was yesterday...and yet it was 25 years ago. I was in third grade gym class and these two girls were talking (I thought they were my friends) so I got in on the conversation. They were talking about God and what kinds of things were sins. (Her Daddy was a preacher.) And then this skinny blonde girl looked at me and said "You know it's a sin to overeat. It's called glutony." (The first time I ever heard this term.) And then she went on to tell me that I should ask for forgiveness for being fat or else I would go to hell. I can't begin to tell you what kind of screwed up headgame that did on me. Wouldn't her preacher Daddy be proud of her for "Loving Thy Neighbor?" I think that I'm still pissed off by this.....Ok, DeLarla you win.....LET IT GO! POOF! It's gone.

I'm having my lapband surgery on Monday, the 28th. Anybody else close to that date that wants to go through this together? I thought it would be cool to have a bandbuddy that was experiencing the same things as me at the same time. Good luck to you all. This board has helped me in so many ways. Thank you to all that post regularly and share your life.

DeLarla...keep the one-liners coming! Hee, hee.

That's so funny! I'll be delighted when someone describes me as "chubby." It almost sounds affectionately cute, huh?

I'm so proud of you! I know it hasn't been easy, but I know it has got to feel awesome at this point!! I'm right behind you....being banded on Monday. I've enjoyed reading your posts and they have helped me to know what to anticipate. Good luck in your journey----you are certainly on the right path~

Looks like we got a good group here! We will have to all stay in touch together! Patty...I've been a crystal light junkie for years and I'm definitely stocked up! I've also got plenty of broth, carnation inst. breakfast, hot tea, etc. My doc lets me have full liquids right away so I can have that low-carb yogurt smoothie stuff too! All of these posts I've read about gas kinda got me curious....Not too excited about that! I'm always getting on my hubby about his gas...I guess payback is hell! Thanks for all the kind words everyone. Talk to you soon!

Estela, Thanks for the info....definitely alot less expensive than here in the States! I'm going to have to brush up on my Spanish to understand the website. Thanks again and good luck!

From way back when I used to do step aerobics 15 years ago...... New Attitude from Patti LaBelle. To this day when I hear it I get kinda pumped up!

Inamed.

Yikes, my surgery is Monday....come over and pack for me, will ya?

How many times have you heard (pre-band) "you have such a pretty face?" (And people say it almost with pity....) I'm wondering if after losing the weight will people say "You have such a cute butt" with that same look of regret. Hee, hee.....can't wait!

Estela, how much would all of that plastic surgery run? That would be something I would treat myself to after staying at goal weight for a certain amount of time....(and it would probably take me years to save for it!) Can they do all of those procedures at once? I bet you will be off your feet for quite some time....but a supermodel once you heal!

I get my brows waxed each time I get a haircut, no problem. Right before I got married I decided to get my legs and bikini area waxed. Let me just say that the only way I will do this again is if I have plenty of pain medicine leftover from my surgery and my hubby let's me dose up before my appt. OUCH! Can you laser your bikini area? That might be a gift for myself once I reach a short-term goal this summer.

Great, I've been renamed along with Jammin'....Leave it to DeLarla. Daisypooh...wait til I tell my hubby that I'm going to be a "breath of fresh air" to be around! Is it really as bad as you all say...the gas???? Lisa, who else (if any) on the board are from your area? I'll be starting REAL food the week I go to LV. Scary!

Hey...it's not a bad question! I started my period the day before they put me under to do my EGD. I was worried about having a tampon in going under anestesia (sp?), so I called the nurse to ask her about it. I felt like a total idiot when she said, "That's not the end we are interested in, dear."

LMFAO....DeLarla....you are toooooo funny. Make sure to check out my thread Viva Las Vegas in the Lounge.....it's really to you!

Hey...I read the board when I used to go get something to eat. Funny, huh?

Best diet success I ever had was on adipex. Here's how it went: Adipex in the AM. 12 cups of coffee 1 Lean Cuisine for lunch 5 Grey Goose Martinis (10 olives) Pack of Marlboro Lights (About 4 hours of sleep) After a few weeks I had to keep upping my adipex to keep the speed going. Luckily this was when I was in my 20's and I was single. It also made me CRAZY. Not to mention HIGHLY irritable. I lost about 65lbs. Went on to lead a healthier lifestyle....gained it all back (including my sanity) and then some! Ahhh....the good old days.

woohoo! I am a PLANNER, PLANNER, PLANNER.....I have prepared for absolutely everything to the point of being obsessive. The funny thing is that I thought I would be so preoccupied with the foods that I would be giving up that I would be hording all of the "last suppers," but I'm so excited that I haven't really thought about food that much....just want to get banded!! Patty/Nicole = February 28th, Incredible Shrinking Women!!

Daylight savings day when you get an extra hour....now that's a GIFT!