Jammin & Losin

I'm going to be getting banded in a little more than two weeks and I was wondering if anyone could share some of their favorite Smoothie recipes with me?? Or other liquid and mushy favorites for me to try??

Hey LBT buddies I need some advice on what questions to ask Plastic Surgeon on my 1st consult???I haven't made an offical appointment yet! Any advice ,ideas,.....anyone like to share their experience on pros and cons~ pain~time off work???? I'm wanting to look into a Tummy Tuck,Breast lift(or possible implants too)Thinking of getting my arms done also! Any help would be great! I'm just at a loss for knowing what to be concerned about.HELP!!!! :omg: Also wondering what a good weight or how far from idea weight do I need to be before having PS done.

Hey aussie chick~ How much time did you take off work for your tummy tuck??? You look really great by the way!!! Congrats to you!! :clap2:

Paula I'm taking B 12 losenges... every day but not in shot form!!

Well Paula I'm starting a new job Tuesday!!! So I'm excited about labor day!!! I'll be working in a different hair salon and I'm so excited about being in a new position!! Wish me luck!!!! Happy Labor Day To All!!!

John Come give us another update...hows Trish Doing today???? Get well soon ((HUGS))

Trish I'm just speechless..... After all you have been through how can a person take anymore!!!!! However I'm so happy you where able to get another band.. I hope you and your new band heal quickly with no further problems. A speedy recovery is my wish for you!! I'm praying for you and John to have strength through all of this!!! John keep us posted on how you guys are doing!! You gotta be extra sweet to Trish and get her home and healed up soon!!! ((((HUGS)))) To you both!!

Trish Its getting late and in just a few hours you will have a new band!!! I just wanted to stop in one last time and tell you I'm praying for you my friend!!! I've been thinking of you all day and am tearing up just thinking about how much I wish for this band to work for you this time. (((HUGS))) Your such a great person and friend who has always given so much love and suport to each of us on LBT.... you deserve to get this new band!!! Good Luck tomorrow!!! Good night my friend may you sleep well with no worrys!!!!

Oh Jessiebear I just got all my wonderful gifts!!!! Thank you so much I sent you an email to let you know how much I loved all of it!!! Jessiebear sent ~ ~ Hand made me a cross stitch framed picture of my name with little pictures to do wiith hair all around it... Super cute and I'll put it on my station at work!! ~ a candle ( I love candles) ~two of the cutest hot pink stuffed diva Ty puppies you ever saw...they are beanie babys!! ~A magnet that says" If Beauty is a state of mind... Then I'm a freakin genius" How funny is that !!!! LOL!!! Oh and the cutest card with a little girl getting a roller set under the hair dryer on the front... too cute!!! Thanks again Jessiebear!!

Trish sending happy thoughts with you all the way!!! (((HUGS)) !!! Just keep telling your self I'm getting a new band....a new band.... okay!!!! You can make it through this!!! You are so strong and we will all be here waiting to hear of your victory.... a new start!!

Hey Trish just a couple more days till your getting a new band!!! Good luck and I'll be thinking of you!!! Post to let us know how you are or you better call me okay!! (((HUGS))))

Jessiebear I'm so glad you liked your gifts!!! Haven't recieved mine yet ..but I'm watching the mail and will let ya know when I get it!!! (((HUGS)))

Carrie I deffinatly know were your coming from... I too am 28 and have way to much saggy everything. I also know that having this band done was the best thing I could have ever done for my self and my family. I will one day get PS done but it will take time,planning and saving to do it...in the mean time I am just trying to focus on eating right and excersing and hoping that will help me be a better person over all ..at least healthier anyway!!! I need to lose about 20 more pounds and my next Dr. viist for my band is in about a month... I will start asking questions about it and start planning from there. I do know of one PS group locally that lets you pay monthy payments on your PS and they don't charge a consult fee...so I will probably check with them first ...then at least I will know what I'm up against money wise. As far as my job I'm deffinatly worried about how I will ever get to take off enough time to have this PS done with out getting into trouble with boss, money ect.. for know I have to wait,.... so we wait together.... but we wait looking and feeling lots better than before.... What an acomplishment and a long road ...we all have come so far!!

I love starbucks!!! If I could only figure out how to make a white chocolate mocha that was the same as starbucks that was good for you I might make it through the morning with out the high dollar high calorie evil drink!!!!

Trish I just sent you an email a little while ago wondering if you were getting your new band soon. I've been really worried about you for a long time....Glad to see you upbeat and looking forward to getting rebanded!! I know this year has been extremely hard and I wish you a happy healthy band this time around!!! Good Luck and you are always in my thoughts and prayers my friend!!! (((HUGS)))

Vera you look amazing!!!! You have done so good with your success... thanks for inspiring me to look good in a swim suit next summer....its gonna take some work to look as good as you!! Congrats!!

Oh!! Alex what a great acomplishment you have made in your life!! I'm so proud for you!! Thanks for the inspiration!!! Hope you had a great day!! Congratulations!

Is the mid band the same as the vangard band??? Or what is the difference??

I'm a Virgo!!

Hey K@t I've been out of town this last week... I pmed you tonight....so I'll check my pms tomorrow to see if you responded. YES I still want in on the exchange and so I'll sit tight till I get my persons info ....to send their gift!!!! Thanks and sorry for the delay!!

I have never even once counted calories since beiing banded...which could be good or bad I guess???? I eat 3 meals a day don't drink with meals try and make the best food choices most of the time and I do excersice some but never enough!! My weight lose is slowing so maybe it is time to start counting:faint: ???

Paula its a good thing Margaritas don't bother me... The girls I work with have a girls night out occasionally and boy going to our usuall Mexican resteraunt wouldn't be as much fun with out the Margarits!! I find I don't get that brain freeze feeling if I drink them on the rocks.

Penni I just want you to know that you have always been a great asset to everyone on LBT and also in my life!!! You deserve to be happy and I hope you will be able to make the desicion that will help you the most...if its RNY so be it...do what feels right to you!! Good luck and let us know what you decide... in the meantime I'm praying that you will have guidance as of what to do!! ((((HUGS))))

Just wanted to share good news with everybody!!! I'm 100 POUNDS DOWN as of today!!!!!! I couldn't be happier with my band. I'm so excited I could just do a happy dance!!!!!!! :) I'll be posting pictures soon!!

WOW You look awsome!!! Great job!!! You should be so proud!! let us know how tummy tuck goes. I want to get some ps done sometime soon myself!!