kimaly

Well. I don't know whats wrong with some of you. Ya'll are getting nasty for no reason. Point be: If you did your research you knew the price of fills before surgery, and you opted to have it anyway so why complain now? I think you should have considered weather or not you could handle the cost before surgery. And whats up with the personal attacks? Do you think this helps you prove a point? I think not.

We're happy dancen with ya!!!

Fantastic, Way to go! CONGRATS!!

Bandana, When were you banded? And miss melis, congrats on the 80lbs and on getting down to reg. clothes. I know I was so excited when I first got to shop in the normal section.

You'll be there in know time. I'm guessing this week, good luck!!!!

I had my TT 3 years ago(before my banding) they removed 11lbs of redundent skin(was causing back problems) So far I've been so lucky, 60lbs down and I still have a flat tummy. I tell everyone the TT and my band are the best things I have ever done for myself. Advice: Don't be upset the first time you look at it after surgery, I cried when I first saw mine, I thought I looked like the bride of frankinstien. But with in a couple of weeks it looked fantastic. right now I'm recovering from a breast Aug. good luck to you and congrats on the weight loss.

Congrats on the banding!!!:eek: Hang in there I know that liquid stage is hard but it gets much better after that. Here's to you and hope you become a big loser. only on this forum is being a loser a great thing!!!

Lighter and healthier that is the goal. And I think that's really whats gonna make all of us happy in the long run.

Happy Bandaversary And Happy Birthday!! I turned 45 last sunday and have had my band 6 mo. now. congrats on the loss so far, 86 lbs is great!!!

That is doable, and good. I really think mini goals are best. they just don't seem so out of reach.

I figured out that to get to my goal weight by my one year banding I just have to lose 1.28lbs each weak, that is so doable. It's really on the low side of losing, so that's what i'm gonna be working on. I think it makes me feel better about it when I breack it down. It just doesn't seem so overwelming.

Thanks everyone

Where do you find them? what isle in the store do they keep them on?

Thank you very much ladies, always makes me feel better when I vent to ya'll

I like the Atkins protein bars, the ones I get have 17 grams of protein and only 2 grams net carbs. I get them at wal-mart. hope this helps and congrats on the weight loss

At your stage in the game I wasn't allowed crunchy snacks but now I like BBQ pork rinds: 80 cals 0 trans fat 0 carbs and 9 grams of protein per serving

I gained 5lbs 2wks ago when I had surgery, now I'm working on getting rid of that. So far I've lost 3 of it but still have 2lbs to go just to get back to where I was. That's why my ticker hasn't gone anywhere, I just refuse to move it the wrong way.

Getting the water down was my biggest problem, I'm on pain meds right now and they make me thursty so lately I can't get enough to drink, hope it helps. I finely have a fill scheduled for Feb.9th. First one since Oct.2nd So we'll see what happens.

Congrats, I have faith you'll meet your goal. my goal is to lose a total of 92lbs by my 7/22/09. My one yaer mark. I to need to pick up the workouts. I just had a breast aug. and can't workout for 6 wks, so I guess it will slow down my loss for a while but I'll just step it up when I can resume.

Boy, some of ya'll are really kickin but. way to go!!!

A big fat no no for me, thank god my DH never asked me to partake in such things. If he had he would have been disapointed. I'm all for kinky but I think that touches on perverted.

ummm pizza! but i'm with you bread is my big no no. sorry to hear of your trouble, I've not had that problem if I did I don't know if I would even know it because my fill center doesn't have fluro. but I have read on other threads where the liquid thing has helped. good luck and keep us informed. And have you tried deli meat for protein, if you get it shaved it goes down pretty good in small bites

Thank You, I just hope the right one drops soon. because it looks pretty creepy almost like a top boob and a bottom boob.

Congrats to all. I'd say so far this has been a victory for all of us, because no one has said they have gained or even stayed the same.

Thank you!