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Hey everyone!!!!! I'm back from my trip to Jamaica. We had a blast! I see I've missed alot. I haven't gained weight but I am not back on track yet. ttyl!

A little history on me..... I have lost 38 lbs & want to lose 50-55 more. So, in total I'll lose about 90 ish. Plus I have had 3 babies & my belly really got BIG. Anyway, as I lose I can already see the skin wrinkling & sagging :tt2:. I'm so mad at myself for letting myself get so big over the years that I ruined my body. My skin will never go back. So, after I lose all this weight I'll have that to deal w/. It really sucks! There's no way I can affford a TT. CAn any one suggest a good surgen in Boston area? What is a round about cost for TT? Thank you!

Thanks for all the info everyone. I feel ok. I looked into my insurance coverage & I think they may pay for a TT eventually. I'm just gonna concentrate on my weightloss for now & keep my head up.

Thank you!!! I will! I'll probably have a few drinks for each of you ha! ha! Luv2-Your new pic is amazing!!!! You look great!!!!!! I can't believe you still need to lose more by the looks of your beautiful thin face. You look wonderful!!!

Hey everyone! Not much going on here. We leave for Jamaica this Sat 28th!!! WOOOO! WHOOO! I'm soo done w/ the cold! Talk to you soon!

That's great!!!! :huh2: It was fill # five for me too!

#5 fill was my sweet spot & I haven't needed another since dec 22nd!

Hi Jennifer! As you have probably figured out by now the band is not a solve all. It is a tool to help us. You have to work the tool. The band will eventually get rid of a lot of the physical hunger but you will still have the "head hunger". You have to really listen to your body & figure out when you are really hungry or you just WANT to eat. I know you said you have not had a fill yet so I'm sure you are hungry. All I can say is TRY to eat the right foods & eat your protein because it stays w/ you longer. You will get there. Your in banster hell now as they call it=your banded but no fills & still HUNGRY. Hang in there & if you need any help pm me or just come on here & everyone is willing to help. :tongue_smilie:

Glad your feeling better! Yes, track your cals & h2O!!! You'll do great!!!

msdollaz~woooo whooo!!! That's great! Your on your way!!!!

ps- I usually have coffee in am too. That's ok. I even use % milk & 1 sugar.

I here a lot of people say ARE YOU EATING ENOUGH??? about 1200 cals a day & DRINK DRINK DRINK! Listen, I was stuck at the same weight for atleast 4wks. I started doing this & finally it moved!! I started tracking cals & Fluid & I KNOW that did the trick. HTH!! You can do it!!! JUST GET PISSED!!! lol!!

~Spring Mix salad (lettuce) ~1/4 cup shredded cheddar/jack cheese ~few tbs salsa ~2 tbs low fat sour cream ~few tbs fat free italian dressing (I don't use much because of salsa already gives moisture) ~Marinated chicken breast 4-6 oz. (use whatever you like. I like light ceasar dressing, or just oil w/ some spice). That's it! Enjoy!!! Sometimes I just use turket breast if that's all i have on hand. This salad really stays w/ me for hours! It's about 550 cals or so I think.

I have really been enjoying these lately. Low carb, low fat & low cal. ~Spring Mix salad (lettuce) ~1/4 cup shredded cheddar/jack cheese ~few tbs salsa ~2 tbs low fat sour cream ~few tbs fat free italian dressing (I don't use much because of salsa already gives moisture) ~Marinated chicken breast (use whatever you like. I like light ceasar dressing, or just oil w/ some spice). That's it! Enjoy!!! Sometimes I just use turket breast if that's all i have on hand. This salad really stays w/ me for hours! It's about 550 cals or so I think.

For me 22-25 lbs. I think it depends on the total you need to lose too. Depending if yo have to lose 100 or 100's. KWIM?