Nobody's Girl

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These are my before and after pictures. I am two years post-op. I lost most of my weight (50lb total) in the first year. The past year I been at a plateu. I want to lose 30 more pounds, but I thought I would post my pics so far... These three pics are my "before" pictures, the three in the post below are my "afters".

UPDATE: I finally have a hold on my peeling lip problem. Here's what I found: 1) The two lip treatments that work best for me are blistex in the blue tub (or is it carmex?) and BURTS BEES original lip balm. Burt's bees is really the only thing that helps significantly thou. I buy it in huge quantities from eBay, lol. 2) I am trying to drink more Water but I haven't really seen a correlation there. I’m sure it doesn’t hurt thou. 3) Most Importantly: I said in my original post that I took a Vitamin daily. But truthfully I only remembered sporadically. I started with a new personal trainer who made sure I took a vitamin pill EVERYDAY and also has me on a daily Protein shake that is very high in Vitamins. I found that as long as I remember to take my vitamin EVERY SINGLE DAY, my dry lips clear up in about one week. However, if I forget to take my vitamin for even two days in a row, my lips start “shedding” again and it takes a week of daily vitamins to fix them. I looked online and it says a deficiency in the vitamin B2 and a few other vitamins can cause this condition, so I guess that’s what’s going on with me. It also suggests taking a daily hair & nail supplement which I also do for my hair that is falling out. I just wanted to share this discovery with you, I hope if anyone else is having a similar problem this will help.

Yes I agree that the problem is proabably with hydration. I don't really drink any water during the day, but I will make a real effort to step it up to see if that helps.

I had my Lap-Band surgery one year ago. After I had it adjusted a couple times and felt some restriction (around last December) I noticed some changes. One being that I have permanently dry lips. They are dry and chapped constantly! It's not big cracks like I used to get in the winter when I lived in Minnesota, but instead the skin on my lips is forever peeling off. I know this is graphic, but it's like they are shedding! All the time! I have tried every kind of chap stick and lip repair treatment, and nothing really helps. I still put chap stick on about every 10 to 15 minutes, and sleep with it on. I live in a very humid part of the country, so it's not like the air is dry outside. And none of the other skin on my body is dry, just my poor lips. I thought it could be a Vitamin deficiency, but I take a daily vitamin. Have any of you experienced this? It is embarrassing and unattractive, what can I do? Thanks

2003 Kawasaki Z1000 Street Fighter I love it more than life itself. Once you go naked you never go back!!! Before this one I had a Yamaha R6, and before that a Kawasaki Ninja. I also ride all kinds of dirtbikes. I liked them all, but seriously, naked bikes are where it's at!

I know but I just can't stand the way rear views, blinkers, and liscense plates look! lol Its so streamlined and pretty now... Hopefully I won't crash and burn anytime soon. That reminds me thou, everyone be very careful on your bikes this season! Bikers have been dying left and right in the last few weeks, at least in my town. Don't be a "squid", wear your gear!!!

I moved to Texas 2 ½ years ago from the north because I am a cowgirl and I wanted to fit in better. Well, actually I pretty much came here to try meet a cowboy. I have had NO LUCK at all, and it’s very frustrating & depressing. Last week I was telling my friend that I’m “giving up on cowboys” because if I won’t settle for anything but a cowboy then I might be alone forever! Lol Well anyway, I was working at a rodeo on Saturday night and I met a bullrider. He was the most handsome cowboy there, I couldn’t believe he actually wanted to talk to ME! We all went to the bar after the rodeo and my girlfriends were hitting on him but he wasn’t interested in anyone but me. He was so sweet, I was just about falling in love with him right then and there! He lives in Oklahoma so I will probably never see him again, but that’s ok. The night was perfect, it was just what I needed. Lately I have been thinking I will never find a good guy to date, that no one will ever want me. But interacting with him that night showed me that I AM beautiful and that I am worth it. I can get a good cowboy, I shouldn’t have to settle for less because I think a guy is out of my league. They’re ALL in my league now. I feel so good.

I just go on liquids for a couple days then don't overeat and it seems like that works.

OK here is my new baby: This pic isin't MY bike, but its pretty much the same thing, I haven't taken pics of mine yet (cuz I lost my camera). I bought it a few months ago after selling my Yamaha R6 and I counden't be happier! It's a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, a naked streetfighter. In-line four cylinder engine, Liquid-Cooled, fuel-injected, 130 hp to the rear wheel, 170mph top speed. My bike has a wrapped shorty exhaust under the bike, no windsheild, no rear views, black high gloss rims, and everything else is blacked-out with black powder coat. Iv'e had it 2 1/2 months and Ive put 6,000 miles on it already. I'm learning to stunt on it too because I just feel so comfortable on it. So... what do ya'll think????? :smile::wub::smile::wub::sad::wub:

I rode the DAY i got home from durgery and I was fine! I dont know if i was supposed to ride that soon but you know I cant live w/o my bike!