lotzasunshine

You know, you may have just had a bad reaction to the mexican food. I can't eat chili, or I will throw up. Weird but that is the only thing that does it. Also, you may have had some swelling from your fill, and just need to give it a bit longer to go down. You could possibly be overfilled, but I really don't think that one episode of vomiting would make you slip. Just to be safe, call your Dr and ask a few questions. Maybe they can help a bit.

LOL! This thread is great! I was a very snug 42 DDD. Now I am sitting at that ugly inbetween place where my42 is the tightest I can make it, but the cup is getting loose, not small enough for a DD, but definitely heading there. THANK GOODNESS!!! I was thinking a lot about reduction, but maybe by the end of this I will end up with a nice D cup. They are all saggy though, and don't look good without a bra on. My DH is so good to me though. He says he doesn't care how small they get as long as I am healthy. I just keep thinking tube socks with baseballs in the toe. :blushing:

As you lose fat around your stomach your band will get more loose. Or, you could have had a bit of swelling from your fill and it went down after a bit. That is why most people keep needing fills along the journey. Unfortunate, but necessary.

So sorry that you are frustrated! She really should have just said that you had some things come up. We can hope that your Bishop won't tell other people too. Sorry you are having to worry about this so soon after surgery. Stress isn't going to do you a lot of favors right now.

I agree with Jachut and missbinda's posts. Please do not go tanning, either in a bed, or outdoors. Neither is good for you. My father recently passed away from a type of melanoma that hides under the skin, and there are no outward signs until it latches onto an organ, and by then it is too late (he lived only 9 months after they found it). I know that not everyone who goes tanning gets skin cancer, but it is possible! To all of you just wanting to look better do NOT risk your health. Get a good spray-on, and that will do wonders without the side effects! PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN!!!

Nice to have you with us!!! I know what you mean by not wanting to be the person gossiped about.

I'm glad you will have someone with you! Have you gotten a date yet?

Congratulations on getting your band!!! I am glad that all went well and you are home safe. I needed more time to recover too. I didn't have a job at the time so that helped, but those people who go back in a few days amaze me! I hope your recovery is quick though!

Finally losing again!!! Name********Starting weight*****Current*******Goal******To go ********************************:thumbup:**********:w00t:*******:biggrin: 1RockinMom.........254............220.........145.......75 Alleycia...........255............220.........152.......68 ALuv82.............280.5..........274.........200......74 AmethystJade.......231.8..........212.........150.......62.0 Babe...............308............272.........199.......73 Bellaperdente......196............177.........150.......27 Bklyn1984..........317............235.........165.......70 Bostongurl.........190............186.........133.......53 Brandy.............198............181.........166.......15 Cappy..............240............223.5.......130.......93.5 Chocolate_Snaps....244............219.........175.......44 CubsGirl17.........147............135.........130.......5 Clarebear08........192............170.........160.......10 Donna113...........183............172.5.......126.......46.5 dublingirl.........224............209.........145.......64 Ebonie.............307............298.8.......200.......98.8 EmmaWang...........241............203.........140.......63 FalloutGirl........282............278.........165.......112 FeliciaLevy75......200............194.........140.......54 FlordiaPete........413............364.........300.......64 GratefulHeart......226............187.........135.......52 GuyMontag..........325............276.........200.......76 health4life........279............239.........150.......89 inri09.............287............254.........185.......69 janesays...........225............189.........160.......29 kaninag............210............210.........170.......40 kimaly.............194............183.........160.......23 Lindar172..........246............218.6.......150.......68.4 Linksmom...........234............234.........145.......89 LocomotiveEngineer.311............311.........220.......91 Long2BThin.........216............180.........169.......11 lotzasunshine......270............243.5.......180.......63.5 Loveislovely.......216............180.........175.......5 ltgordon...........284.8..........229.4.......185.......44.4 lucyavery..........205............205.........140.......65 Mair...............231............222.........140.......83 Mamanmidwife.......264............260.........200.......60 mdgarcia31665......220............220.........165.......55 MissNilsa..........180............180.........132.......48 nicolerose.........365............288.........258.......30 Pink...............230............152.........145........7 Rhea2d.............283............233.........185.......58 Sandra267..........220............220.........165.......55 Snow...............227............167.........141.......26 stacy73............285............214.........160.......54 Tabithan...........240............240.........200.......40 Tuger..............192............187.5.......130.......57.5 Under200...........242............199.........155.......44 vzghj3.............202............202.........150.......52 Wendy_Wo...........242............218.........142.......76 WOWOX7.............173............147.........125.......22

Dave~ Wish I could help, but I live in SLC so it's kinda far. Deb~ Sounds like you guys had a fun day together! After 2 weeks of fighting and trying to stick to protein shakes, and soft/liquid proteins I had a weak moment last night and ate most of a large oreo shake. Low and behold I think I again have the problem of not getting enough calories, because I have lost 1.5!!!! I am going to try harder to keep my calories up so that I might start losing again. Hope everyone is doing well!!

I am at about the same spot as you. My problem right now is some major stress in my life. I am hoping when things calm down a bit that I will start losing again. But I did kick up the workouts for a bit, well STARTED working out. Good luck at your workout plans too!

Lauren~ You look great! I love your hair!

So I went shopping today because I am in desperate need of clothes. I had some mixed feelings but it all ended ok. I went to Fashion Bug and looked around a lot, but was getting discouraged, mostly because their jeans aren't sized normal. They are color coded and numbered different. I guess they are trying to give you a better fit, but it just gets frustrating when I haven't measured my waist in a month so I know it's changed a bit. Anyway I was on my way out of the store when I saw tis great dress! I took a 24 and a 22, oping that the 22 would fit, but half expecting to still be in a 24. I need to shop more. I had to have the clerk get a 20!!!!!! YAY!!!! :blushing: Plus is was on sale, so it was marked to 39.00 and then I had a 50% off coupon so I got a $50 dress for $18!!!! Then I found some jeans at walmart, and bought some bright red high heels to go with my new black and white dress. I did find out that I am still in a size 24 jeans, cuz my tummy won't budge! I swear, I have lost less inches off the middle than any other part of my body. My legs are really slimming down, so I kinda look funny in jeans with the legs all baggy.

paracelsus51 Good luck tomorrow!!!!! We are thinking of you! RobinAnn Sorry yours got delayed, but I'm sure they will figure it out soon! deb Your family is in my thoughts. Have fun hanging with your dad!

Thanks! I have been taking a chewable rolaids before bed, and it really does help. I think I really need to stay hydrated since water goes down, I know that would help too. I have been falling back on protein shakes and soup too.

Well, I am down a big fat 0 this week.:tongue_smilie:

I started taking biotin and it helped with my hair loss, and my nails. those would just peel apart.

Name********Starting weight*****Current*******Goal******To go ******************:laugh:*******************************:thumbdown: 1RockinMom.........254............220.........145.......75 Alleycia...........255............220.........152.......68 ALuv82.............280.5..........274.........200......74 AmethystJade.......231.8..........212.........150.......62.0 Babe...............308............272.........199.......73 Bellaperdente......196............177.........150.......27 Bklyn1984..........317............235.........165.......70 Bostongurl.........190............186.........133.......53 Brandy.............198............181.........166.......15 Cappy..............240............223.5.......130.......93.5 Chocolate_Snaps....244............219.........175.......44 CubsGirl17.........147............135.........130.......5 Clarebear08........192............170.........160.......10 Donna113...........183............172.5.......126.......46.5 dublingirl.........224............209.........145.......64 Ebonie.............307............298.8.......200.......98.8 EmmaWang...........241............203.........140.......63 FalloutGirl........282............278.........165.......112 FeliciaLevy75......200............194.........140.......54 FlordiaPete........413............364.........300.......64 GratefulHeart......226............187.........135.......52 GuyMontag..........325............276.........200.......76 health4life........279............239.........150.......89 inri09.............287............254.........185.......69 janesays...........225............189.........160.......29 kaninag............210............210.........170.......40 kimaly.............194............183.........160.......23 Lindar172..........246............218.6.......150.......68.4 Linksmom...........234............234.........145.......89 LocomotiveEngineer.311............311.........220.......91 Long2BThin.........216............180.........169.......11 lotzasunshine......270............244.........180.......64 Loveislovely.......216............180.........175.......5 ltgordon...........284.8..........229.4.......185.......44.4 lucyavery..........205............205.........140.......65 Mair...............231............222.........140.......83 Mamanmidwife.......264............260.........200.......60 mdgarcia31665......220............220.........165.......55 MissNilsa..........180............180.........132.......48 nicolerose.........365............288.........258.......30 Pink...............230............152.........145........7 Rhea2d.............283............233.........185.......58 Sandra267..........220............220.........165.......55 Snow...............227............167.........141.......26 stacy73............285............214.........160.......54 Tabithan...........240............240.........200.......40 Tuger..............192............187.5.......130.......57.5 Under200...........242............199.........155.......44 vzghj3.............202............202.........150.......52 Wendy_Wo...........242............218.........142.......76 WOWOX7.............173............147.........125.......22

Yeah, but I am thinking that when the emotions go down a bit it will be fine. It seems to be getting better by bits, so maybe I will just wait it out. I don't have the $150 for an unfill here, and can't afford the same for a ticket to Denver. I am just going to focus on protein shakes and soft protein and see if that can get me through. I think I was just freaking out because I was reading a thread about slips. I really believe that I would have more symptoms if it was slipped though. Ok, I just finished talking with Natalie in the office, and she said since I live so far from Dr K that I can try to wait it out a couple more weeks since it is getting better a little at a time. Just to not eat/drink anything after 7 and elevate when I sleep. So I guess I am just going to wait it out.

So I thought I would get some advise from you ladies. After my fill in April, I was eating fine, nice restriction. Then after my Father passed away I was super tight, liquids only, coughing up/choking on liquids at night, vomiting at least 3 times a week. Well, it has gotten a bit better. I am eating normal foods again, trying to not eat slider foods(though some days are bad cuz I am an emotional eater). but I am still having the problem of bad reflux all day and night and choking at night. I changed what time I would stop eating and drinking before bed, and make sure my pouch is empty for an hour or so before bed - no liquids.I use chewable antacid. But this reflux is killing me!!! I figured my fill was great and it is just stress making it bad, but I am worried about a slip. I have lost abt 15 lbs since my last fill and am in a good place, if I can stop those slider foods. You guys have any problems with reflux?

It will make you crazy at first, but after a week or so it becomes habit (at least it did for me) I even went to a birthday party with people who knew I was on the diet and they offered me cake. But I did it!! I know people say this, but i am completely serious when I say that if I can do it, you can too!

I lost 2 this week, but it was mostly from TOM. I'll take it though. I still don't see myself as being in the 240's. I still feel 300lbs. I am going to try to download some pics from my phone later. I have a couple of really good before and after pics. Both times I went hiking with a friend, and had her take pictures. One in August just after my surgery, and one this week. I was pretty floored when I looked at both of them. I can't wait to see what it feels like to be in the 100's!! I hope to get there by the end of the year.

Name********Starting weight*****Current*******Goal******To go ******************:tongue2:**************:thumbup:**********:thumbup:******* 1RockinMom.........254............220.........145.......75 Alleycia...........255............220.........152.......68 ALuv82.............280.5..........280.5.......200......80.5 AmethystJade.......231.8..........212.........150.......62.0 Babe...............308............272.........199.......73 Bellaperdente......196............177.........150.......27 Bklyn1984..........317............235.........165.......70 Bostongurl.........190............186.........133.......53 Brandy.............198............181.........166.......15 Cappy..............240............223.5.......130.......93.5 Chocolate_Snaps....244............219.........175.......44 CubsGirl17.........147............135.........130.......5 Clarebear08........192............170.........160.......10 Donna113...........183............172.5.......126.......46.5 dublingirl.........224............209.........145.......64 Ebonie.............307............298.8.......200.......98.8 EmmaWang...........241............203.........140.......63 FalloutGirl........282............278.........165.......112 FeliciaLevy75......200............194.........140.......54 FlordiaPete........413............369.........300.......69 GratefulHeart......226............187.........135.......52 GuyMontag..........325............276.........200.......76 health4life........279............239.........150.......89 inri09.............287............254.........185.......69 janesays...........225............189.........160.......29 kaninag............210............210.........170.......40 kimaly.............194............183.........160.......23 Lindar172..........246............218.6.......150.......68.4 Linksmom...........234............234.........145.......89 LocomotiveEngineer.311............311.........220.......91 Long2BThin.........216............180.........169.......11 lotzasunshine......270............244.5.......180.......64.5 Loveislovely.......216............180.........175.......5 ltgordon...........284.8..........229.4.......185.......44.4 lucyavery..........205............205.........140.......65 Mair...............231............222.........140.......83 Mamanmidwife.......264............260.........200.......60 mdgarcia31665......220............220.........165.......55 MissNilsa..........180............180.........132.......48 nicolerose.........365............288.........258.......30 Pink...............230............152.........145........7 Rhea2d.............283............233.........185.......58 Sandra267..........220............220.........165.......55 Snow...............227............167.........141.......26 stacy73............285............214.........160.......54 Tabithan...........240............240.........200.......40 Tuger..............192............187.5.......130.......57.5 Under200...........242............199.........155.......44 vzghj3.............202............202.........150.......52 Wendy_Wo...........242............218.........142.......76 WOWOX7.............173............147.........125.......22

I have lost almost exactly the same as you and my 1 year mark is next month too. I feel your frustration. I have gone from 28+ to a 22/24. Some days are good, but then there are those that just bring you down hard. You are on your way though. You WILL get there!!! Don't worry too much about the loose skin yet. From everything I have heard the younger you are the better it tightens up after a while, just stay hydrated. Don't get too discouraged!! Us slow losers need to stick together!!

For the challenge I really want to hit 70 lbs down, so I am going to aim for 9 lbs this time. I am going to have to kick my self in the butt, cuz I finally have the time to exercise as much as I want. I just need to do it.