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I was in a tight size 26 and now wear a 6. It won't be long before that 8 looks like your new normal.

I am scheduled for a TT and AL in 2 weeks. The surgeon didn't mention it while I met with him, but should I have my band emptied prior to surgery, and if I don't did the swelling cause you to feel tight? Thanks so much in advance!

I haven't been here in forever and I am hoping that everyone is still doing good on their journey. I am down 132 pounds with a few more to go but weight loss is pretty slow these days. I have gotten to the point where I forget about the band, it is just part of me now and I am so so so glad that I did this for myself. I'm starting the next step of my journey in April and getting a lower body lift and having the extra skin from my arms removed. I am scared to death about the actual surgery but at the same time I can't wait for the results! I wish all of you the best of luck!! Melanie:smile:

That is awesome, congratulations!!

What is the date of the next meeting. I didn't get the email about the last one until it was already over with. I would love to come along.

Give yourself a break girl! You are a hormonal mess and you are eating for 2. Think about it, you have been through ALOT this past year and I am willing to bet that part of you being hungry all of the time is your body's way of making up for the loss in Vitamins & such that your body has done without for the past year. I wouldn't sweat the weight gain unless you start gaining more than the 30-35 that is recommended for any pregnancy. Take care of that little one

I still come here sometimes, I just haven't had much time with the holidays & such. I have nothing new to report other than I am holding steady at my current weight after eating entirely too much junk over the holidays, but at least I am not gaining :cursing: I am thinking I need a fill because I have noticed that I am able to eat more and more these days but I have no plans for a trip to Phoenix to get one at the moment. I hope the rest of you are doing better motivation-wise than I am.

I would like to lose another 2 pounds by the end of the year. I know that sounds lame, but my weight loss has slowed significantly in the past few months and honestly I have not been trying all that hard lately. I hope to get some momentum back after the holidays :biggrin: I need to get to a comfortable point so I can get rid of this extra skin, so I know I have to keep working at it.

What happened that caused that?

Nothing special or out of the ordinary for us. We are staying home and the kids & DH all pick their favorite side dish to go with the turkey. Pumpkin pie, apple pie, and chocolate cake for dessert.

All I really want is clothes. I have almost no clothes for winter, that fit at least. I have picked these out so far. And yes my style is pretty casual but I am a SAHM. but in lavendar I bought a few of these and they fit so nice. Want one in every color, just so comfy. This is my new favorite jeans style, looks so good. My DH bought me a new Coach bag last week when we were in Vegas so that was a big chunk of my Christmas money, but sooooo worth it.

I asked my hairdresser about it, she does it, and it is around $600, painful, but has lasted since April for her and so worth it according to her.