Jaymie72

I'm sorry but it really is funny!!! I have an issue when I drive and have vomited several times while driving. I carry gallon ziplock bags in my car so when I vomit I zip it up and then throw it away when I am through. We actually carry those for our daughters who always get carsick but works out great for me too.

I have been banded since Dec 07 and I really don't have any regrets. This is what I have learned from having the band: 1. I really use to eat a lot of food, really 2. I now know why I was fatter because I use to eat a lot of food. 3. When you go out to eat with other people and you see how much they can put away versus you, you will see why you were so obese, because we eat a lot of food, :thumbup: 4. That it is not a cure all and it does not work for everyone 5. You still have to work hard to not over indulge and exercise has been key for me 6. After spending so much money on this band I am MUCH more willing to eat better and exercise 7. I love to shop 8. I love to shop in stores I only wished to shop in 9. You feel so much better about yourself that you do crazy things like try out for off broadway shows and actually get a lead (YEAH ME)!! 10. AND you NEVER get tired of hearing how wonderful you look, no serious you don't!!

When people ask me I just simply say I eat less and I move more. That is simply the truth for me. Hope it works for you. No one need s to know you had a surgery. It really doesn't matter because the simple truth is is that you are eating less and moving more, PERIOD!!

Well I am so close to my goal I can taste it but am stuck at my recent weight. I hate to go back in for another fill because I am so tight right now but I would really love to see the scale move. I think part of me has lost my mojo, meaning I am happy where I am. I really wish I could have the same motivation as I had in the beginning. I lose a few then I gain it back it is bery frustrating. I love my band however and I will do it!!

I have been banded since Dec of 07 and I LOVE MY BAND!! There has never been a moment of regret. I have lost about 65 lbs already and although the last couple of months has been slow I am still happy. I do exercise just about everyday and that has helped tremendously. I have moments where I just crave sugary stuff and I let myself indulge every now and then. I would do it agian in a heartbeat. Wish I would have done it sooner.

Well I went to my follow up appt today and asked them to email me my before pics and they did. I am going to have dh take some pics tomorrow and then I will post them. Now remember these are just a couple weeks post lipo so I am really swollen still. I was really concerned because it appears that my left arm is slightly bigger than my right arm but the Dr said that it is just too early to really know for sure what the arms will do. I feel like my arms are still real jiggly but he said that we really need to give them at least 3 months if not longer so just to be patient. They do look smaller so that makes me happy. Now my belly and hips look better to me but I will be really curious to see them compared to my befores. It has only been like 10 days for that area so I know there is still a lot of swelling. No pain at all and all the incisions are healing just fine.

I really love Macy's. I know they have plus stuff but their regular stuff is really nice. I really like their "Inc" brand. I also like Ann Taylor. Bought a pair of 14's their and now they are too big. I think their sizes run a little big. Fashoin bug is nice too and it is cheaper than the other two places.

HI all I know this is a little of topic (well a lot) but I was just wondering if you all would keep my daughter Hannah in your prayers tomorrow as she gets her tonsils out. I am sure she will do fine but mom is a little nervous and I think the more prayers the better. I will let you know when it is over. Her surgery is at 730 am EST on MOnday the 23rd. Thanks a million!!

You know I use to think it was hard to get my water in but now it is just habit. If I do not get my usual water I actually feel bad. I really love water now and do not miss pop at all.

Well last night was a little rough. I was really dizzy all evening to the point that I called my Dr at 11pm. He said it is completely normal and it is a side effect from the lidocaine because they use so much. That made me feel better. I took a lortab right after I called him. I also took a childrens benadryl because I was a little nauseous and that always helps me. I woke at 230am sore and a little fever (completely normal) and took some tylenol. I then woke at 630 am (you would think I was nursing a newborn) with the same. I also took a childrens bendryl because I was nauseous then too. I also ate chocolate pudding just cause it sounded good to me (weird). Well like I said I pretty much leaked a lot of fluid out because when I got home I weghed myself and I was 186 and thismorning I am 179. I took off my compression garment to wash it and I am so happy. I look thnner! A lot thinner!! Even my husband said "This worked". So I am so happy. I am just going to take it easy today. I am still dizzy a little so I am not going to do anything crazy. So this is my update!!

OK I am home and a little drowsy from the lortab and xanax they give you so please excuse any typos. Well I am leaking like a sprinkler but in no pain whatsoever. I suspect I will be more sore tomorrow when the lidocaine wears off. I have nine little holes where they went in. I was there for seven hours. That was a little long for me but they were so great that right before they lipoed me they brought me an awesome grilled fajita salad. It was wonderful. The longest part in when they infiltrate you with the lido saline solution mix. While I was there the local TV station called and asked if they could interview him. I do have before pics but I am going to wait until a month out then post before and after pics. My arms are still swollen and right now I look like I am five months pregnant. They put 5 liters of salinein my abd and flanks (yes that is what I had done). I am TOTALLY serious when I say this is soooo easy. The pain is so very minimal it is just long that is it. Because he lasers the entire area before he sucks out the nasty fat it promotes collegan and in turn tightens your skin. He says it will not completely tighten it but he thinks I will be satisfied. He thinks I will go a couple of pant sizes down. I am so weird because I really enjoyed watching him do it and saying bye bye to the fat. I will probably leak for the next couple of days but oh well. I hope I answered all your questions. Please feel free to ask!! Thanks so much for the encouragement. You guys are the BEST!!!!!:tt2::thumbup::thumbup:

Poor girl, dumb girl, but nontheless poor girl:lol::tt2: Gotta love it!!

Wel do far so good. Pain in still very minimal. I would say over Valentines which would be 3 days out I was really itchy and that was driving me crazy. Now tomorrow I am getting my abs and flanks done and I just couldn't be more excited. Again the worst part of this is the compression garment. I ordered a different one because the one they gave me I swear I was allergic to. It was breaking out my arms and causing some rubs . The new one is heavenly. It needs to be tighter so I had to order another one which should be here tomorrow. SO far my arms look still swollen but smaller. I have had no prblems keeping up with day to day life with it and that is great because I am one busy momma. Hopefully I will get some pics tomorrow. Til then:wink_smile: