Leona06

My mom and I were just banded a few weeks ago with the 10cc band. We just wanted to know what most people who have the need to get their preferred restriction.... Do you need no fill, 1 ccs, 2 ccs, 3ccs.... etc? Thanks

Does anyone have red itchy bumps on their arms and stomach after surgery> It's really frustrating!

Hey everyone... I'm having a rough time at school getting everything done, and sleeping and such... I've been partying way too much (I know, my fault) and letting people distract me.... I need to work on myself again- I ordered a yoga ball and mat from sears and got my exercise bike back! so that's good!! still, I need to really be careful. dating wise, I've been on a few dates but nothing too serious. I thought I met an amazing guy and he disappeared for a while- though he is a teacher, and he did lose his cell- there is a thing called EMAIL. I wish I had better luck with guys- I still keep meeting them and deleting them from my life. But I need to be focused on myself right now, so maybe its a good thing! These guys make me go through nutella jars like water! ahhh!

Well JC- That's 5 times you practiced... and if you didn't try you would never succeed... just try until you get it! and that counts haha...

Manatee- that's really not true... its all about confidence... if you believe you'll be picked, then you will be- its as simple as that. You just have to go out there and do it. I don't really think its really easier for women, its just that there are so many more men who look for confidence. Don't give up to Warcraft just yet!

Alright you guys... here's an update! I met a really HOT guy last night who is a MODEL with Ford Models, and we hit it off, and I ended up going home with him last night... I have another date with him tonight! He is friends with my best friend, so its not like he is a stranger or anything... I still have a date with Kevin next Sunday but he is only in town for 3 days this time (He comes to nyc for business about a week a month). And Alvaro has been very busy, but is still super sweet to me. I have been really lonely lately not having someone to wake up next to me, so it was nice last night to cuddle all night. I know I don't miss Matt because he really wasn't right for me, but I just miss having someone around. I seem to be replacing food with men, but I go through addictions and have no money to shop right now so shopping is out... and I don't have any money to eat, so I'm eating all the food in my house (oatmeal, tuna... you name it..) so I can't enjoy food right now either... It's just been a few hard weeks getting back into the swing of things with school and nyc. hugs to everyone- have fun in disney, chrispy!

JC- Great news! Have fun biking!!! Chrispy - way to be assertive and get that nose ring! I want one, but Opera Singers can't have facial piercings... So update on the boy situation: I'm ok without Matt... I hooked up with the HOTTEST new guy in school last friday night... Saturday I met what I think may be my future husband, and Thursday was date 2... Sunday is date 3... his name is Alvaro, and he is from South America (Columbia)... he is a Chemist and has a PhD! He loves classical music and is super romantic... The guy I met last thursday Kevin- has called or texted me every day but he won't be back in the city until the begining of October, so we'll see if I am too involved with Alvaro before then... I like this whole "I have a choice and I am in control" thing... it makes life interesting and fun... and even though I am going a bit crazy with the boys, I am not eating crazily or anything, so if I have to replace food with boys, I'm happy to... as long as I lose weight... I need to get back to the gym...I miss the whole working out in the morning.. .but i just need to wait for money... until then at least I have my apartment on the 5th floor with no elevator! ahhh

Thanks everyone! I met this really great guy from Columbia (The Country, not the school...haha) who is pretty hot and has a sexy accent... we had a date on Saturday and clicked a LOT so we having a second date on Thursday... I have never dated in NYC so it should be interesting... Gotta love having everything at your finger tips... Ok that makes 4 guys in one week- and honestly I am at a loss for words- This has NEVER EVER happened- and I am loving it- I'm not complaining or anything, but its just WEIRD... I've always been the "cute for being fat" girl. So this is just new to me. I hope it continues but I'd really like to just settle with one for a while again! I realized that I really only liked Matt to have somewhere there... and I want and NEED something more than that. Matt somehow was stupid enough to say "I think you like me more than I like you," and "This just isn't going to work out." Well I wanted to say, "Good because I cheated on you last night with 2 people... and I was gonna break up with your sorry butt anyway" but I just said sarcastically, "Um ok, well that's good, I was gonna do this with you anyway." He was a bit shocked, but its all good... Alvaro (The Columbian man) is 31, has a PhD in Chemistry, and is not only researching cures for cancer, he is a teacher, and has that latin lover flair... and LOVES classical music! It seems too good to be true right now... Chrispy- you are right- it takes about 3 months for the true colors to shine... and I didn't want to be tied down with a long-distance thing anyway... this is way better! Just fake the confidence til you get it!

ok that sounded horribly cocky and arrogant and I didn't want it to... so pardon me

Hey you guys! I'm single again, so I'm back.... haha - it just didn't work out. Fine with me, though... I met 2 great guys last night- 1 had potential- and a great one last night which came home with me (I know its not good, but he goes to school with me- he's not some crazy stranger). I'm being safe, and I'm enjoying being single- so that's all that matters! Matt turned out to be a jerk in the long run, and I'm glad to be outta that relationship- he was an alcoholic and had trouble talking about his feelings. So now I know I'm rebounding and stuff, but with my new found body and confidence, guys are just flocking to me. I've never EVER had this before and its cool to be the one in control! We'll see what happens. Congrats Manatee and Denise on losing more of the old you! Sugar and JC: I have the orange enV and LOVE it! I go on the internet whereever I am and text like crazy. Anytime i am wondering something or need phone numbers, GOOGLE is in my pocket... Ok, well I'm gonna get ready for the day... hugs everyone!

haha JC- sounds like you're having a blast... good luck with your surgery- you'll do great! So, I'm back in NYC... trying this long-distance thing... but its just weird right now- we are gonna see each other on sept 15th so its not too long gone, but still... if this gets too emotionally draining, I'm gonna have to find someone local!

bandedincincy: Yep, I even gained a few pounds once I started mushies. It's your body trying to hold on to itself because it believes you are starving it- which you are- technically. Just walk as much as possible to get exercise and just focus on healing and if you lose weight before your first fill- consider it "extra." Your fills are going to be what makes the difference! I need another one- badly- and I am still losing but only because I'm a gym rat... You're doing great!!!! Keep it up!

LOL great thread! My license says 180 and has since I got it... I got up to 270 before I was banded... Now I'm at 204 so I'm still 24 pounds from the weight on my license... I want to be there by the 2nd week in October!

Thanks everyone- great advice! Well we talked about it and its mainly just because he when he drinks too much, its hard for him to keep it hard. So he'd rather just ravish me for HOURS. I also found out that he has a foot fetish (haha) and also likes giving foot massages. He is slightly embarrassed about the foot thing, but I'm fine with it Everything is working out great right now... I've spent the last 4 nights with him, and its been amazing! Although sometimes he gets a little TOO eager to please me!

Yvonne, I really hope you can find some peace and quiet in your life... I'm sorry that you are going through a rough time. Life never seems easy, does it? JC- I love your positive outlook on life- you really are an inpiration! If I were you, I would be rebanded after I was healed, too- just so I could make sure I would maintain my goal. But it sounds like you've really got a grasp on things healthwise! I don't really know what happened last night with Matt, but something changed. We talked about some stuff, and We've both never felt liket this towards anyone else. My favorite parts of the night were the "You're so amazing" comment, and the "You are so sexy" comment. haha It makes me think that we might actually last a while! I thought that I was going to go home last night, but I ended up staying the night. I wasn't planning to, I promise! I've now spent pretty much the last 3 days and 2 nights with him. Let me tell you- I live with my parents in the summer when I am not in NYC and they are not happy to see me gone so much, but this is my life, and I am finally starting to live it! I move to NY on Sunday... and I just might be heartbroken.

Lol Dibaby about the "don't lose too much weight.." I heard that SO many times, and it kinda pisses me off- it's my body after all lol.... whatever- I would love to be a barbie doll, but I know that will never happen, so I'll stick to slightly curvy. I told Matt I was losing weight and he was good enough to say, "I don't what to say about that.." he had enough sense to not make it a big deal. I just told him to be supportive and he said he could do that. I guess that taking risks is what relationships are about, and probably why I never let myself get into one before. Give the old flame another chance- like you said, you'll never know if you don't take risks- just don't let him walk all over you or anything. and if you wait for your fitness goals before you date, you'll always be waiting... fitness is now a constant in our lives. We'll always struggle with weight and fitness issues- sorry to say it- but it's just the truth. All we can do is take control of it. Good luck!!!

Hey Everyone! I can't begin to tell you how much this summer has flown! I just finished my six week training session, and lost 12 pounds and 11 inches!!! I have to keep going! woohoo My boyfriend and I are going to do a long-distance relationship when I go back to NYC on Sunday, and Life is good- though I will miss him! I feel like my life is in order, that most of my life is under control, and I feel happy. I never knew what it felt like to be in a good relationship... and it feels good Another new chapter in my life, and every time I start a new one, I feel so optimistic. Let's hope it stays that way! I hope everyone is doing well! I have some pics up on myspace - if anyone wants to check them out- MySpace.com - Leona grrsss... - 23 - Female - Severn and NEW YORK, Maryland - www.myspace.com/leonathelioness I can't post the pictures at work, and I'm rarely home, so I thought that the website might be the best. Have a great Tuesday! Leona

Wow, Manatee and Kristi! You both look AWESOME! I have some good news... I just finished my 6-week trainer program and lost 12 pounds and 11 inches!!! woohoo! I feel good... and this time, I am GOING to keep it up! I want these pounds GONE. My first boy (wasn't ever actually a boyfriend...) lasted my entire 1st year of college and when it ended HORRIBLY, I thought about him for at least 2 years and still talk to him every once and a while. Only now, I am past the pain, and only have friend feelings for him. More like nostaglia for a time in my life when I was going through massive changes. Five years later, and we talk maybe once every 3 months or so, but its not romantic at all... just old friends, and I like it that way! So Matt and I are still going strong. I find it really REALLY hard to depend on someone else when I've been so independent for so long. It's really nice to have someone to hold me, but at the same time, I value my alone time. Every night I stay over, I think I become more attached, which is what I'm the most scared of. The more I allow myself to fall, the harder the landing will be if or when it ends. I have no idea what will happen to us when I leave for NYC on Sunday... all I know is, what I've had, what we've shared has been so good. This is by far the easiest relationship I've had, and the most comfortable I've been with someone ever. I hate waiting to find out if it is going to work out! Knowing the future would prevent so much un-necessary pain! Denise, I know it's hard to let go of someone that has meant so much to you, but you have the right idea to love yourself first! If you learn to appreciate how wonderful you and how beautiful you are inside and OUT, someone else will find it easier to really get to know you and love you as well! Just stay strong and be selfish enough to help yourself first. peace, everyone!

lol the watcher and bjean... i know i need to have that open communication with him, but we've only been dating a month and a half and its hard for me to bring it up... any suggestions?

Lindadu- I have really noticed my sexuality changing! I was crazy before, but now I am really crazy, so yes... no, I've never tried speed dating, but probably would have tried it if I had a friend to do it with before...

Lol Chrispy... Yah, I've been with matt alot... today we went to D.C. and went around the Smithsonions and had a great day just walking around. My legs are killing me! I'm leaving him in a week and its gonna be really hard... ugh, why do I find someone so wonderful and then have to leave!

Hey Chris- Happy Birthday! I didn't know we were so close in age! I just turned 23 on the 16th! and you are looking HOT! great job so far! I will have to post pics too- How's the commercial thing going for you?

Hey everyone... sorry it's been so long... I've been busy with my new boy... we decided to try a long-distance relationship once I leave for school on the 26th. It's weird to say I'm attached and I'm no longer looking... but am and I'm not. Tomorrow is my bday... so I'm preparing for that as I am packing for school. I go back to school on the 26th, and I'm super sad to leave Matt. Other than that, I'm just trying to get through the next few days while packing for my next NYC move. I'm living with 2 guys- so it should be interesting- I think I'll have to leave the toilet seat up! haha well, hugs to all... this busy time will pass, and time moves on, but being that we are family now, keep in touch!

I'm turning 23 on Thursday and was banded when I was 21. Everyone knows about it and is supportive. I am so glad I did now, when I can still have a social life and can still have fun out with my friends! No one said anything about me being too young, as it was just a necessary thing to do for my future health.

Yeah... After my birthday, and the first few weeks of school (celebrating my birthday), there will be no more alcohol... I will behave!!! ahh!