losingjusme

do you think the drains are the only thing holding you back? i am not going to have any drains (thank you thank you thank you, Dr. P)

best of luck to you all today!

welcome to LBT!

gooood morning ladies! i, like maziemommy, started out with over 200 to lose and i am now down to needing to lose about 80ish. it's a bit different for us that have soooo much to lose. here i've lost about 150 pounds and am at a weight where people START their banding journey. just take it a bit at a time... little about me: from St. Louis, but transplanted myself to Dallas area married for 10 years (today is anniversary!!) to my very DH 4 year old daughter going in for plastic surgery on Friday (!!!!) free time (what's that?) i like to read and spend time with my family (and i love to travel)

you're not the only one. you've seen where you can make improvements, take them one at a time if it seems too daunting. and you're right, once you have adequate restriction, you wont be drinking with your meals - unless of course you want them to revisit ... take it easy on yourself, you're not alone...

perfectly normal. there's a thread about this right here: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f178/gurgling-noises-when-i-eat-drink-52981/ since you were banded 3 days ago, just take everything slowly. congrats on being banded!

i LOVE my trainer. she has gotten to know exactly what i need and gives it to me... for instance, sometimes, i need to the accountability, so if she doesnt see me at the gym for a few days in a row, she emails me telling me to get my rear to the gym... i had my last session with her Saturday and oh boy she kicked my behind. cant wait til i can go back to her in about 6 months...

:puke:oh... i know. nerves are getting the best of me i think. 3 more days of working, then a day of pampering (somewhat) then it's the day.. it's DH & my 10th wedding anniversary today.... so today is special too and Thursday the day 3 years ago our DD was placed in our arms, so it's a very special week. :thumbdown::wub:

Terry, i have PCOS and have lost 150-ish pounds. yes, i have saggy skin, but i'd rather it be saggy than filled with fat... :thumbdown: i went with lap band because i didnt want my insides rerouted and i didnt want the malabsorb issues. best of luck with your decision.

Neal, when are you getting back to work? you think 2 weeks for a desk job would be enough? im getting really nervous!!!

Karey, you're in single digits!!! i think you'll be fine in May. i have all the confidence that our bodies will bounce back even better than before.

Lynn, so glad you are doing well! :thumbdown: good to hear about the pain pump... i did bite the bullet and told the doctor that i wanted one. i take it was worth the $350?

Amy, you look fabulous!! so glad that you woke up .. :thumbdown: that is still one of my fears... the girls look great and your tummy... OMG!!! wow!

i CANNOT wait til i dont have to do that!!!

thanks guys... i cant believe tomorrow i'll be able to say "this week" ... i only have 3 more working days until my tuck. im taking Thursday off to work out with my DH at the gym for one last cardio session then a pedi and then check into the hotel. we're picking my dad up at the airport Thursday as well then going to my fave restaurant in Dallas... CANNOT WAIT!!!

congrats Mary!!! :thumbup:

OMG ... im next!!! :thumbup:

Hi LJ, welcome to LBT! my advice - read all you can here. LOTS of great info here!!!

a.m.a.z.i.n.g!!!!

i am sitting here in complete awe! Neal! omg, you look fantastic!!

:smile2: thanks...

Karey, have a great time in FL... at least you'll be busy and not counting the days ... errr... hours like someone ... not me though, nope ... :smile: :tt2:

hi, a panniculectomy (panni) is basically removal of excess skin/fat from belly button on down. i do not believe it involves the 'skin stretching' like a tuck. it does not include any muscle tightening, more than likely no new belly button or anything above the belly button. not sure about cost. its not a great idea to get preg after a tuck due to the muscle tightening, when you get PG, you stretch your tummy muscles and, in 'normal' cases, basically nullifies the tuck. in my case, they are getting rid of lots of skin and fat, so i would not be doing any major damage (except possibly to muscles) if i were to get PG. not sure about insurance - maybe b/c panni is not considered cosmetic for some reason? best of luck to you!

best of luck to you today nurseamy. mommi-hammi ... how are you doing?

could, yes ... would is another matter ....