Shalee04

I have now lost~~ 50 pounds = a small bale of hay.......

Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go Momto1plus1.........228.8...........227.6............218 .8.......8.8 Teresajo.................195..............188................185...... .....3 Shortgal..................189..............184................182..... ......2 Hollyberries............278..............268................270....... ..(-2) Trixie.......................241..............221................221.. .........0 Osangriared...........262..............254................250......... ..4 Mariegabrieleee....252..............247................240...........7 Longhorn................204..............195................195....... ....0 Shalee04...............205...............198................197...........1 I lost 2 pounds this week, Great Job everyone!!!

Belly Button?? I want a Belly Button!!! Mine was lost many years ago.. All I have is a indentation between my fat tummy rolls...

My Dr has a strict fill schedule, he wont even think about doing them without 6 weeks in between them. I got a fill on the 26th of Feb, and I can really feel it this week, so the tighness has kicked in... I guess the dr knows best....

HAHAHHAHAHHA Oh My!!!:grouphug: I too need to learn form these wise women !!!!

We go to cancun every year and also stay at an all inclusive resort. We will be going this upcoming June. it will be the 1st time back since I have been banded. In the past I too have gained at least 5 pounds on our 10 day trips there. This year I know I wont over eat, I wont over drink. I have my tool and we are working together to keep me healthy. I can't wait to go this ye4ar and be able to do things I couldn't do last time, such as Cliff diving, parasailing, wearing my bathing suit without being all covered up like a mummy....

I'm Staying On Plan today Because I just came Home from Shopping Where I bought Size 14 Levis!! I havent Worn Size 14s in about 8 years!! WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I am 43. I was 300 lbs and I lost 125 when I was 28. I then regained about 70ish back. When I lose all my weight this time I will still have a flabby ugly flappy tummy, it woant go anywhere without some P/S help. My legs I believe will be ok, I have been bim,ing and they seem to be tightening up. Arms I think I can live with, its that dang delflated balloon tummy that bothers me....

HAHAHAHHAHHAHA That's Great!!! Glad you can see it again:lol:,,,hehehehe I can actually shave my cookie again, without fear of cutting something off:eek:

I'm staying on plan today because I am almost at 50 pounds lost... 2 more to go!!!!!!!

Thats what I want, No drains, I had 2 drains with my hysterectomy and I didn't care for them at all.... I told DH that I wanted to go to christines Ps , he said ok, Then I told him he was in Dallas, and he just rolled his eyes at me:rolleyes2:.. Hmmmmmm

Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go Momto1plus1...............228.8..............228.4.................218 .8.........9.6 Trixie...........................241................224.5............. ....221.............3.5 Osangriared...........262..............255...............250...........5 wnt2lose...............226..............219...............216...........3 TxArcher...............345..............337...............325..........12 Shortgal................188..............185...............182...........3 Sades...................201..............197...............190...........7 Shalee04...............205..............200...............197...........3 I had a fill last week, and being 3 days of liquids was what I needed to jump start me again. :-D Great Job everyone!!!!

Wasa and Westcoast Great words!!

We can all sympathize with you yazmarrero85, you and only you can make the decision to have it removed. But it does get better, if you can give it a few more weeks. I too had doubts after I was banded, I still had to cook for my family, my hubby is a 6 foot tall skinny dude who still needed to eat, and he doesn't eat anything diet. so I still cooked for him, and that was the hardest thing to do in the begining because I wanted to eat all that same food with him, But I also knew that I had to lose this weight for health reasons. and now almost 50 lighter I really dont think about food like I used to. There are days when I forget to eat, or I have to Make myself eat something becasue I am just no hungry. I no longer obsess over food. and the money I save from eating out goes towards new shoes, or I am saving up for a cute coach bag. and that will outlast any fast food I may have gotten in the past.... I wish you all the best in whatever decision you make, if you let the band help you with your weight loss, you will be able to eat most of your same foods as before, BUT you wont want to.. Have you gone to a support group out by you? there might be someone you can talk to/share stories with, a lapband buddy as Gilli says.... Good Luck,,,,

Kendra, Got my boots and spurs on to help with the kicking!!! Thoughts and prayers being sent your way too...

Christine, your DH loves you for you. He is there in sickness and health. He wants what is going to make you happy. He will love you no matter what. Has he seen you at your worrst, probably yes, and soon when the time is right he will see you at your best, he will NOT see you as the patient, but as his beautiful loving awsome wife... Just think how much better things are going to be for you, like running your marathon, hell running in general will be 100 % different and better. My DH told me he married me fat, and he doesn't care if were to stay fat, BUT he knows that I want/ NEED to be thinner and HEALTHIER, and thats what matters to him, Healthier so that I will be around to drive him nuts for the next 50 years. And the intimate part of life is already getting better, I don't feeli like I am smothering him,,,hehehhe Great Big HUGS to you and when your swelling goes down you are going to be happy with your results, you are going to look so awsome.

Longhorn, Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Karey, goodluck, sending good vibes and well wishes your way!!!! I agree with Harley, your body is young looking!! Wohoooo

I had a great NSV for me this afternoon. I was getting groceries out of my car and my next door neighbor asks me if my dad is home as he would like to talk to him,,, I turn and look at him and say, Uhhhmm you mean my husband? He stammers and then says Sorry, I thought it was your daughter, and WOW you have lost alot of weight haven't you? With a great big smile I said yes, thank you... I then got my dad for him,,err I mean husband,,hehehehehhe :-D

I bet it is hard for him to see you in pain and going thru this. He loves you!! Christine, You look absoutely AMAZING!!! :drool::thumbup::thumbup:What a Difference!! You are going to be able to accomplish anything now. Your scar does look red, but give it time and it will be only a faint scar... Keeping you in thought for a speedy and as pain free as possible recovery!!!! Thanks for Sharing Your Journey With Us Here On LBT!!!!

I had many, But Spicy Romano Chicken from Johnny Carinos, Also I would have a Salad and ALOT of Bread with thier Garlic Olive Oil to dip it in...and hubby and I would usally share a dessert... YIKES

Karey, Keeping You In My Thoughts And Prayers. Your Going To Look Marvelous!!!

WOW WOW WOW!!! LJM!!! You already look amazing!!! You are going to have to go out and buy all new pants as you already look like at least 2-3 sizes smaller!!

WOW Neal, Looking great!! Soon you will have your 6 pack abs!! They did a great job on your belly button....

I Am So Excited For You!!! and I'm Glad Everything Is Going Well. Prayers For A Speedy Recovery. Saw Your Blog Pix, WOW That Is So Awsome!!!!