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Just until recently I had issues with feeling bigger than I am. I would buy smaller clothes but would not see a smaller person in pictures. Somedays I wouldnt see it in the mirror. What helped me? I took pictures of myself, then printed old and new ones and lay them down side by side. Wow! Is that really me? Since then I have felt so much better. One other thing that has helped is having my body fat checked. I am happy to report that I am a healthy 25% BF. Slowly you will "see" it, each person just needs their own "Wow" moment! Hope this helps, Deanna

I am sorry to hear he is still in pain. I would think the next few days would make a world of difference! Is he walking much? I was told if I could walk around the pain would subside faster. I guess it has to do with blood flow.... Best wishes, Deanna

Happy late Bandiversary! You have done a great job and are a wealth of info for all of us. Cant wait to see what you can accomplish the next 6 months!

Feel better soon my friend!

Here goes "hides face in shame" First pic is April 2009 at 193 and second is now at 147. Personnal goal is 135....doctor's goal 125. Deanna Dee2.bmp

These are all great suggestions! I just discovered Greek yougurt and love it. Has anyone tried adding a packet of the Ranch dressing mix? I bet it would be great for a veggie dip. Deanna

I have been told its the anethesia from surgery. I am sure all of the above mentioned helps to contribute. Eventually it will slow down. I am going through the same shedding issues. So dont feel alone :cursing: Deanna

I too am having this issue, its so refreshing to know that I am "coughs" somewhat normal! I completely get the chewbacca thing, he is living in my shower drain! I am almost six months out and hoping that it will slow down soon. I have started taking biotin hoping it will help. Hard part is remembering to take it!

Has anyone else experencied port pain during planks? Today was the first time I have done planks since being banded and OUCH! The first set was painful, second not as bad. Wondering if it always going to be a little painful? HELP! Deanna

I am so proud of you! You have made great strides, keep up the good work. It will continue to get better! Deanna:thumbup:

What Fun! Enjoy!

Aww hun, I know, it is sooooo scarey! I still think that I am going to wake up and be my old weight, what a nightmare! Its good that you getting a personnal trainer, they will know more. Just dont let them try to bulk you up. Mine always did, instead of loosing I would gain muscle but not see a change on the scale! You wont let yourself gain it back, you are a different person now. You know what it takes, you have fought that dragon and slayed it! You are a winner, just keep telling yourself that! Chin up, Deanna

My LB doc told me it can take up to a year for your skin to catch up with the weight loss. He also said that the movement from walking helps with sagging. I know that sagging skin is a big downer after loosing weight, but I do know that I am seeing my skin tighten a little. Hope this helps Deanna:rolleyes2:

Hey girl, I am not sure if my answer will be the right one, but I would think that upping your intensity would burn the same calories. Did the read out say different? I have been thinking of getting one of those body buggs, which keeps up with that for you. Keep up the good work, you look amazing! Deanna

I wonder about those of us who are "boy" shaped? I lost my hips when I lost weight.....I dont have a belly anymore either. What I am saying is that my waist is only 4 inches smaller than my hips. The calculator says I am still at risk, weird! Just when I was feeling good about myself :-(

Hey girl, I think you look great! Honestly the jeans look to big! I think you need a smaller size in a lower rise. I put a pair of shorts that were like that, above my BB and I hated them! To think I used to hate low rise jeans! You are soooooo rocking the hair, looks great on you!